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# Tropical Retreat Between Mountains and Sea

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Perched atop a mountain, this contemporary home offers an immersive retreat. Enjoy the sounds of nature from the porch, indulge in organic fruits available year-round, and take advantage of a plot for your own veggie garden.

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Tropical Retreat Between Mountains and Sea

Sitting on a rocking chair in the porch enjoying the sound and beauty of the fauna and flora & indulging in the delicious organic fruits on this contemporary mountain top home where the breeze from both oceans meet .  
  
We offer short stays but preferable months to a year rentals. This home is unfurnished for you to enjoy decorating your own home or we may furnish it upon request for a fee.   
  
This 33 hectare size property has a plot for you to start your own organic veggy garden. There are plenty of organic fruits all year round free for the guests .  
  
Property is self sustained and off the grid, has its own water supply and solar panel systems.  
  
## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Porch/lanai

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: ONLY AN THE OUTSIDE

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: MUST BE WELL BEHAVE 35 POUNDS OR LESS

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

ASK OWNER FIRST EXTRA CHARGE

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ONLY AN THE OUTSIDE

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: ASK OWNER FIRST EXTRA CHARGE 

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Tropical Retreat Between Mountains and Sea Katira

Tropical Retreat Between Mountains and Sea Private vacation home

## About the area

Katira is home to this vacation home. Tenorio Volcano National Park and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frog's Paradise and FlyZone Wakeboard School. Miravalles Maze and Butterfly Garden Paraíso are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Katira travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Katira.dx553248634966138790)

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Katira, Provincia de Alajuela

### What's nearby

- ![That water color? Totally real! No filter used on it! This waterfall is like something out of a fairy tale! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966138790/8d013233-4a05-4853-acaa-f9fa9e78e1f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Tenorio Volcano National Park  
26 min drive \- 13.5 km
- ![Had to stop the car and breathe in the beauty.  
#lake #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622845864507/3cb0bbf4-11f4-4f77-8b60-cdd66b46762d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Arenal  
43 min drive \- 41.0 km
- Peace Tree  
19 min drive \- 7.7 km
- Upala Central Park  
22 min drive \- 31.8 km
- El Pilon Station  
31 min drive \- 14.7 km

### Getting around

- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)  
75 min drive

### Restaurants

- Tapirus Paradise  
22 min drive
- Kantala  
20 min drive
- Pizza Olivera Bar y Restaurante  
2 min drive
- La Jarra  
2 min drive
- Bar Restaurante Los Malinches  
11 min walk

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