Casa La Frontera Del Cielo, w Views Of Mountains & Pacific; Optional Local Tours – Home 5861164 Finca
- 3 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Casa La Frontera Del Cielo, w Views Of Mountains & Pacific; Optional Local Tours – Home 5861164
- Finca
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 45 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
CASA LA FRONTERA DEL CIELO (The House Next To Heaven)
This house sits standing watch at the top of a mountain, at an altitude of over 3200 feet, above the town of Atenas overlooking the great western valley that extends all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Located as it is at 'Heaven's doorstep', it has the most astonishing views found in Central America available right out of your living room, day or night. Not only can you see the Costa Rican lush (possessing all conceivable shades of green!) rainforest from most of the perimeter of the property, but can also take in the Pacific coast and ocean from your infinity pool. Enjoy your very own private garden teeming with wildlife, vivid tropical flora and fruit trees including avocado, lemon, mango, banana, plantain, guava, coffee and other exotic delicacies. Watch and listen to the local wild birds as they sing and flit from tree to tree in the grove behind the house. (You'll be astounded at how close the little chicks get when they pay you a visit at the pool during one of Costa Rica's gentle rains.) Enjoy the soothing breezes from your hammock in the front of the house, or in the house's unique reading room which allows you, while staying indoors, to enjoy the cross wind that comes up one side of the mountain and down the other. [ National Geographic named Atenas as having the BEST climate in the world. Experience it for yourself! ] And the vistas don't quit. You can still drink them in during the unparalleled experience of the house's 'jacuzzi with a view', or while bar-b-queuing or dining al fresco in the house's veranda.
The house, which sleeps two to eight people, is itself an architectural marvel. The striking wrought iron winding staircase and railings naturally draw your eyes to the dramatic twenty-foot-high wood ceilings in the main house. The kitchen's silver and gold-veined marble counters invite you to join your other guests to sit and share in a meal or cocktails. The open design of the reading room, with its large windows that make you feel like you are outside while still indoor, provides a road map to relaxation. Excellently appointed throughout, the house's two other bedrooms and three bathrooms are, likewise, marked by impressive attention to detail as evidenced by exquisite marble and wood finishes, and finely crafted furniture and fixtures.
A five minute drive to Atenas, but also, given its central location in the country, it is close to most of the main attractions in Costa Rica: including its volcanoes, butterfly gardens, rainforests equipped with canopy tours and zip lines waiting for you to explore them and, yes, it's within driving distance of the famous Pacific coast beaches. Multiple tours in the area allow for boating, white water rafting, hiking, horseback riding, and so much more. For those seeking culture, Escazú (a sophisticated bilingual area of fabulous restaurants, stores, exclusive boutiques, English language bookstores and movie theaters) is also a 45-minute drive away.
As an additional service to our house guests, we offer a fee-based airport pick up and drop-off to help you avoid the potential hassles involved in the transitions into and out of your time in Costa Rica (something to particularly consider when you have night-time travel plans, but a nice comfort to have in any event). We also provide car rentals and tours to all corners of the country, including the Poas and Arenal volcanoes, a 'crocodile tour' to Jaco, a tour to the La Paz Waterfall gardens, and we specialize in tours custom made to our guests' requests throughout Costa Rica.
Your very own sanctum of peace in the middle of a rainforest paradise, the very next thing to being in Nirvana: Casa Frontera del Cielo, The House Next To Heaven …
***NOTE: Casa La Frontera del Cielo requires a $750.00 safety deposit in cash at check in to cover any potential damage to the property.***
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Full beds
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 Half bath, 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $600.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
No parties or disturbances of any type will be tolerated at any time of the day or evening. Violation of this policy may result in the immediate termination of your rental and the forfeiture of your safety deposit.
About the owner
Miguel F. G.
- Calendar last updated:
- 27 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 9 reviews
Very Good
9 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
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“Simply the best”
Best place in the world. The views are to die for and the outdoor area is stunning. The landscaping is top notch.
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“Amazing Property”
We took an extended family vacation and stayed at the planantaion house and also rented the Casita. The property was very well maintained and exceptionally clean. The home is beautiful! Views from … More
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“Heaven's view, excellent location and privacy. Idyllic.”
We are a family of three with an additional friend and we enjoyed this home for over a month. Located in Barrio Jesus about 10 minutes from Atenas the home sits separate from, above and at the far end… More
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“Serenity in the Mountains”
The entire process of booking this rental right up to leaving the rental was amazing and so supportive. Once we arrived in Atenas we met Aad at the COOP who lead us to this beautiful home on the hi… More
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“LOVE Costa Rica”
We just got home from one of the best vacations ever! My entire family absolutely loved this vacation and loved Costa Rica! And this SPECTACULAR home! We all agreed that this is must be what heaven is… More
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“Peaceful and relaxing with an amazing view”
We stayed in this beautiful home for 4 nights. We had been in Costa Rica for 6 days previously, so we drove up from the Dominical area and met Aad at the local store and followed him to the house. Aad… More
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Response from the owner Hi Jeffrey, Thank you so much for your wonderful and thorough summary of your vacation stay at Casa La Frontera del Cielo! We are particularly thrilled to hear you were able to experience the house’s unique features, it’s spectacular location at the top of a mountain with incomparable panoramas of the Pacific, our swimming pool and jacuzzis "with a view", along with all the other amenities the property has to offer. (We always tell our guests that, as apposed to the lower/beach areas of Costa Rica, no air conditioning is needed at our property - even in the middle of summer! - but it is always nicer when potential renters hear it directly from our guests... ) We are also happy that you availed yourselves of the Veltman's help in booking airport transportation, a car rental and a tour, and that your experiences were - as they unfailingly are - positive ones! All of Casa La Frontera Del Cielo's staff, including our wonderful managers, Aad and Marian, always strive to make our guests' stay be an unforgettable one. It brings us no end of happiness to hear that our efforts are paying off! We hope you will give us a chance to provide another unforgettable experience for you in the future. Muchísimos cariños, La Familia Garcia
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The closest you'll get to heaven on earth!”
This is the closest to heaven we've been! The house is literally in the clouds and the pictures of the view don't do it justice. The location in Atenas worked great for us - the town is easi… More
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Response from the owner Dear Drew, Thank you so much for your most wonderful review! We always tell our guests that no A/C is ever required at Casa La Frontera del Cielo, even at the height of summer. We also mention that Atenas and the surrounding attractions are, not only absolutely safe, but easily accessible from the property. All the same, we are certain that potential guests would rather hear it from previous renters! :-) Our house managers, Aad and Marian Veltman, certainly go out of their way to provide their airport pick-up, tour services and local recommendations in a timely, professional and friendly fashion. Our management team never tires of hearing that their efforts are paying off. Thank you for your kind words, and thank you for enumerating our property's highlights in such a thorough fashion. We hope you will give us a chance to provide another unforgettable experience for you in the future. Muchísimos cariños, La Familia Garcia
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Looks can be deceiving”
La Frontera De Los Cielos appears to be the perfect home; the ideal place to stay in while on vacation. However the residence although very scenic in photos is not necessarily as described and the ren… More
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Response from the owner Hi Michelle, Wow! Our family, the Veltmans, and the rest of our management team, who have made Casa La Frontera del Cielo into a rental property that has provided outstanding Costa Rican experiences to hundreds of guests over the past five years (as evidenced by the 80+ positive reviews our property has garnered on websites such as vacation rentals by owners) to this date, thank you for your patronage of our rental property and for the effort you put forward in your review. Having said that, and taking into account our personal and thorough knowledge of our own property, we have to conclude that your review is a deeply flawed product. Responding to all of your distortions - including the outlandish and non-sensical ones such as that we refused to give you an address (you stayed at our property but we have yet to provide you with the address, really? :-) ), that the casita “is the servants headquarters”(?!), and that we “advertised free airport pickup” (please check the listing, we clearly state that there is a fee if you chose to avail yourself of this option) - one by one, and recounting with all the details how you turned down our immediate offer of having a technician go by the property to take a look at the shower in the casita, or that we clearly told you that the jacuzzi could not be left running unsupervised all night (as you did on more than one occasion even after being reminded) as it is an eco-friendly natural gas system that will run out if you do that, would take too much space. Suffice it to say that the result of the sum of your distortions is an unfortunate misrepresentation of our property and our management style. We would, again, refer any potential guests to our other 82 reviews for both a more accurate depiction of Casa La Frontera del Cielo, and a less biased one of our wonderful property managers, Aad and Marian Veltman. Sincerely, The Garcia Family
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“Tremendous view”
The view from this house is fantastic. The house is beautiful and well maintained. We stayed for two weeks and would have liked to stay longer. The managers (Aad and Maryanne) were very nice and he… More
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Response from the owner Dear Gary, Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Casa La Frontera! As we have previously remarked, we are truly lucky to have Aad and Marian managing our property and personally handling all our tours, as well as Marvin to take such good care of the plantation house's grounds. It definitely always makes us happy when we hear our guests take pleasure in Casa La Frontera del Cielo's unique architecture as well as its stunning surrounding rainforest and Pacific ocean views! We would absolutely love to have you back. Warm regards, The Garcia Family
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
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