Titre : Maison isolée au sommet d'une montagne avec la nature tout autour – Avis, offres et photos 2026 | Expedia.ca [Afficher tous les hébergements](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18993191&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Maison entière # Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around Propriété de vacances à Nicoya avec une cuisine et un patio ## Galerie de photos de l’hébergement Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around ![Restauration en plein air](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993200/18993191/08f1d899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Intérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993200/18993191/18dec18c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Plage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993200/18993191/f1a645e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Réfrigérateur, un four, surface de cuisson, cafetière-théière](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993200/18993191/f4b6516d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Extérieur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993200/18993191/d393fbce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Aperçu - Emplacement - Commodités - Politiques ## Avis 9,4 Exceptionnel ### Maison entière 3 chambres1 salle de bain6 personnes1991 pi² ## Commodités populaires - Cuisine - Laveuse - Espace extérieur - Stationnement disponible ## Ajoutez des dates pour connaître les prix Arrivée Départ Voyageurs ## À propos de cet hébergement ### Hébergement entier Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe. ### Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around The Tree Farm House was built in 2010\. It has a large master suite with a king sized bed and two guest bedrooms with queen sized beds. Designed by a Costa Rican architect, this house sits high atop a mountain ridge and is surround by the natural forest, teak plantation and rural area. The Guest House was designed for all rooms to enjoy the wonderful climate that Miramar Costa Rica has to offer. The kitchen, living room, master bedroom and guest bedrooms all walk-out to a magnificent covered back porch that can be used at all times of the day and night. One of the most fun features of the house is the outdoor shower in the master bathroom. The house sits on a 115-hectare tree plantation with 50 of the hectares are natural forest. Two scenic streams run through the property. Wildlife and bird watching opportunities are fantastic. Nature walks through the farm are plentiful and impressive. Many swimming holes are available in the streams on the property. Imagine having a wonderful nature reserve type of property all to yourself. Things to note. The house is in a rural area and the road into the house is dirt. The dirt road is 12KM and it can be bumpy and has some steep sections so a 4X4 vehicle is necessary. It is a quiet place to disconnect. There is a Cota Rican family that cares for the house. They live in their own separate house 100M up the hill. They are happy to help with anything and would be happy to show yu around the property. ## Commodités de l’hébergement ### Internet - Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi ### Stationnement et transport - Voiture nécessaire - Stationnement sur place ### Cuisine - Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts - Bouilloire électrique - Cafetière-théière - Essuie-tout - Four - Mélangeur - Réfrigérateur - Surface de cuisson ### Chambres - 3 chambres - Draps fournis ### Salle de bain - 0,5 salle de bain - Douche - Douche extérieure - Papier de toilette - Serviettes fournies ### Lieux de séjour - Salle de séjour ### Espaces extérieurs - Jardin - Meubles extérieurs - Patio ### Buanderie - Installations de buanderie - Laveuse ### Animaux de compagnie - Aucun animal de compagnie autorisé ### Accessibilité - Hébergement non-fumeurs ### Activités - Écotourisme à proximité - Excursions d’observation de la faune à pied à proximité - Observation d’oiseaux à proximité - Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité ### Dispositifs de sécurité - Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.) - Présence d’un détecteur de fumée non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.) - Verrou de sûreté ### Information générale - Jardin - Taille de l’unité : 1 991 pieds carrés ## Hébergements similaires ![Piscine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102210000/102207500/102207491/874a1f2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartamento Nicoya, Guanacaste Nicoya - Piscine - Cuisine - Laveuse - Animaux de compagnie acceptés 65 $ CA 135 $ CA au total (taxes et frais compris) Du 26 janv. au 27 janv. 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Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique. ### Animaux de compagnie Les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas autorisés. ### Enfants et lits supplémentaires Les enfants sont bienvenus. ### Événements Aucun événement autorisé ### Fumeurs/non-fumeurs Interdis de fumer ## Renseignements importants ### À savoir Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement. Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée. Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage. L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement. Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : une serrure à pêne dormant. Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation. ### À noter Une voiture est nécessaire pour accéder à l'établissement et pour se déplacer pendant le séjour. ### Hébergement également appelé Secluded Mountain Top Guest House Nature all Around Secluded Mountain Top Guest Nature all Around Pilas Blancas Secluded Mountain Top Guest Nature all Around Secluded Mountain Top House Nature all Around Pilas Blancas Secluded Mountain Top Nature all Around Pilas Blancas Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around Pilas Blancas Secluded Mountain Top House Nature all Around Secluded Mountain Top Nature all Around Pilas Blancas Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around Pilas Blancas Secluded Mountain Top Guest House With Nature all Around Secluded Mountain Top House Nature all Around Secluded Mountain Top Nature all Around Secluded Mountain Top Guest House With Nature all Around Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around Nicoya Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around Nicoya Secluded Mountain Top Guest House With Nature all Around ## À propos du quartier Nicoya est la ville où se touve cette propriété de vacances.Voici une attraction locale : École de surf Safari, et la beauté naturelle de la région peut être contemplée en visitant ces sites : Réserve Biologique de Nosara et Plage Playa Pelada. Ne manquez surtout pas la découverte des animaux de la région en essayant des activités comme des excursions d’observation de la faune à pied et l’observation d’oiseaux. [Visiter le guide de voyage pour Nicoya](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/Nicoya.dx601126) [Afficher plus de maisons de vacances à Nicoya](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/Nicoya-Residences-De-Vacances-Privees.d601126-aaResidencesDeVacancesPrivees.Guide-de-Voyage-Hebergement) ![Carte](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.03130%2C-85.58187&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pjFQ4d8tVhHbpROrSeSg0EuKAys=) Pilas Blancas, Costa Rica ### À proximité - Nosara Wildlife Rescue \- 35 min en voiture \- 16.2 km - Plage Playa Pelada \- 38 min en voiture \- 17.5 km - École de surf Safari \- 38 min en voiture \- 18.6 km - Plage de Guiones \- 38 min en voiture \- 18.6 km - Villa Tortuga \- 38 min en voiture \- 18.6 km ### Transport - Nosara (NOB) : à 52 min en voiture ### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante La Roca - ‬37 min en voiture - ‪Coyol Restaurant - ‬23 min en voiture - ‪Soda Vanessa - ‬24 min en voiture - ‪Rancho Tico - ‬24 min en voiture - ‪Nacho's Food Place - ‬24 min en voiture ## Foire aux questions ### Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie? ### Combien coûte le stationnement à Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around? ### À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around? ### À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around? ### Où se situe Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around? ## Avis pour Secluded Mountain Top House With Nature all Around ## Avis ### Exceptionnel Tous les avis affichés proviennent de vraies expériences de clients. Seuls les voyageurs qui ont réservé un séjour avec nous peuvent soumettre un avis. Nous vérifions les avis et publions tous les avis, positifs ou négatifs, qui respectent nos directives. [Plus de renseignements](https://www.expedia.ca/fr/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 – Excellent 20 8 – Bien 3 6 – Acceptable 1 4 – Médiocre 1 2 – Terrible 0 ### 8,8 Propreté ### 8,6 Emplacement ## Avis ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Yulia P. 24 déc. 2022 Points forts : Propreté #### Lovely place in the mountains Situated in the mountains, the house is on a 25 hectare teak farm. The hosts were gracious and kind, he helped with our car and took us to the magical waterfall swim hole near by. The house itself is beautiful and can be totally great, our only wish was that felt a little more lived in. No books, no extra towels, no salt, no tea kettle - we hit by five but it could use a few more basics for the price — ultimately our stay was comfortable and nice. The local dogs like to wait for treats by the screen door morning n night. At dawn the jungle was alive with the sounds of howler monkeys and birds. The house is an indoor outdoor design and we found a big scorpion with babies all over it indoors. We drove to Berninas artisan food for dinner one night and it was a fantastic experience!! All in all a wonderful place to stay and experience a different side of Costa Rica. ##### Yulia P. Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2022 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Eldad G. 24 janv. 2021 Points forts : Propreté #### Unique property in the mountain, great experience! It is a very "Designed" house, in the middle of nowhere We were not sure how it would work without AC but it was so nice, the area seems to have low humidity and constant wind flow The house is very specious and well equipped The road to get there is a dirt road that takes time.... we knew that and didn't care since the stay was so nice When you plan your visit we recommend to bring everything in advance and just stay there! ##### Eldad G. Séjour de 3 nuits en janvier 2021 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Michel R., Lisbonne, portugal 17 janv. 2020 Points forts : Propreté #### Nous avons été ravis Maison luxueuse très agréable et confortable. Accueil remarquable. Lits très confortable, cuisine bien équipée. Un vrai havre de paix. La route de terre se conduit bien, autant le jour qu’à la noirceur. Bref, nous avons été ravis par cette maison. ##### Michel R. Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2019 ### 8/10 – Bien #### andrea h. 14 mars 2019 #### Once we did the drive - it was gorgeous! The communication was amazing prior our visit and the directions were spot on! Thanks! Not a full 5 stars as it is a working farm and we were woken up early 2 mornings (at 5am!). But the house and surrounding are beautiful and relaxing! ##### andrea h. Séjour de 4 nuits en février 2019 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Heather B. 20 janv. 2019 #### Amazing!!! My husband and I spent nearly two weeks at this amazing home. We absolutely loved it. I will admit, the drive to the house was a little nerve racking the first time but we had 4 wheel drive so it was no problem. We greatly enjoyed the peace and tranquility, waking to the sound of the howler monkeys just in time to see the beautiful sunrises every morning, the cows grazing in the trees behind the house, and the wonderful caretaker and his family. The house is pretty remote, which we did not mind, but be prepared to spend up to 45 minutes in the car to get to Nicoya or Samara (depending on the traffic and road construction). I highly recommend this house to anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, including television, social media, and the telephone. We had a mobile hotspot and even that wouldn't work here but it was actually quite nice to never feel like I needed to keep up with the news or social media. I have many wonderful pictures of the house and property, but unfortunately I cannot upload them, so you will just have to see it for yourself! ##### Heather B. Séjour de 11 nuits en décembre 2018 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Bob K. 4 mai 2018 #### Gorgeous! What a beautiful home tucked away up in the hills! We had a great overnight there. The house itself was worth the trek there (you need 4x4 to get therr) but the views were tremendous! Wonderful warm welcome from the property manager and the nicest, cutest dogs who became our best friends. Highly recommend this place! ##### Bob K. Séjour de 1 nuit en avril 2018 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Jessica D. 4 mai 2018 #### Great family getaway My husband and our 2 young kids stayed in this home for about 5 days. Best vacation ever. The home is beautiful and the setting is even more amazing. If your family cannot live without electronics, this might not be the place for you as there is no wifi or TV. There is however lots of amazing beaches very close by. The caretakers were really nice. It is a little intimidating initially driving up to the house but after the 1st day, it was part of the adventure for my family of 4\. We will definitely come back to stay here. ##### Jessica D. Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2018 ### 6/10 – Acceptable #### Ken G. 23 mars 2018 #### Beautiful house but not well maintained. The house is beautiful but not very clean or well maintained by the caretakers, which we have shared details of with Jake, the owner. We stayed at the house in Feb (dry season), so the photos of the green trees is not what we saw. As in the US, the leaves were down & the trees barren. If you stay during the rainy season the setting would look as depicted, but then it would be very challenging to get to/from the house because the dirt road leading to the house is not well maintained. They are also deforesting the mountains around the area, which also took away from the beautiful setting. Still it was a pretty & tranquil setting; just not what the photos depicted. The house was hot as the temps were in the upper 90's each day & no amount of air circulating with fans & windows open cooled it down enough to sleep well. Between the hot temps, the animals howling, the loud/constant wind ea night, and a skunk as a visitor one night, unfortunately we did not have restful sleep any night. The caretakers are enjoyable people but their house is very close to the rental. We have visited Costa Rica on 3 separate occasions and stayed in homes on each trip, and this was our least enjoyable home, for a variety of reasons. ##### Ken G. Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2018 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Doug G. 20 janv. 2018 #### Exactly as described, remote, peaceful and a very good value for the accommodations provided. The house is exactly as described and met our expectations. The road to the property is rough and steep in places. We opted to use 4WD in the bad areas. We probably could have made it up in 2WD and sufficient momentum as it was dry. Do note that in normal traffic and speed limit, the drive is closer to 2 hours from the Liberia airport. ##### Doug G. Séjour de 4 nuits en décembre 2017 ### 8/10 – Bien #### Marco A. 11 août 2017 #### Me encanto el lugar y la casa Algunas sugerencias (nice to have): - Un espejo de cuerpo completo - TV aunque no tenga cable para que los más chicos jueguen o ven Netflix, HBO o lo que sea - Microwave - Un para de trampas para insectos Un lugar Genial! ##### Marco A. Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2017 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### kristin G., Missoula 12 avr. 2017 #### Great home, great location This home was perfect! The view and the home were both a great get away. The kids loved running around outside. The grownups loved letting them. It was great to get away from all the people. The care takers went out of their way to help us and took us to a waterfall for the kids to swim in. Also this was easy to find for being out of the way! ##### kristin G. Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2017 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Gord V. 19 févr. 2017 #### Just wow! We had an amazing time and loved every minute of our stay. The caretaker, Martin and his family are wonderful people! The house is simply stunning, open, bright and comfortable in every way. We loved cooking there. The swimming hole/waterfall is a must do. We went with Martin and his extended family for a great day there. The entire area has a rural feel that, as a rural person myself, I found very comfortable. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to unplug and reconnect with themselves and with their surroundings! Great value too! ##### Gord V. Séjour de 2 nuits en février 2017 ### 8/10 – Bien #### Tanya V. 20 janv. 2017 #### Unigue modern house in the mountains of Costa Rica We stayed at the house during Christmas of 2016 and enjoyed the place a lot. We are a family of 5 with two sons (22 and 16 yrs old) and my mom went with us as well. It is a beautiful place, you need a 4\*4 to get there and it takes about 20 minutes to drive from the paved road at the bottom of the mountain to the house. We have loaded maps of Costa Rica onto our GPS and did not have any problems finding the house using GPS coordinates provided by the owner. The drive is very scenic with magnificent views of the mountains all the way. The caretakers of the property live in a separate house about 200 feet away. It is a very nice local family. They do not speak English, only Spanish. Even though we do not speak Spanish, we were able to communicate with them when needed. They have 4 great, super friendly dogs that greet you all the time. The caretaker took us on two long hikes in the mountains to see a waterfall and to a swimming hole. Both hikes were great and a little challenging. The closest beach to the house is playa Samara and it takes about 35-40 min by car to get there depending on how you drive. The house is very secluded and we enjoyed our evenings there relaxing on the porch in a hammock and listening to howler monkeys. ##### Tanya V. Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2016 ### 10/10 – Excellent #### Leah W. 28 févr. 2016 #### Loved it! This beautiful home was a real treat for our vacation. The pictures don't do justice to the beauty of the home. We were glad we had a 4 wheel drive to get there, so be sure not to attempt the drive in a car. The scenery is incredible. It is a bit of a drive to and from the house to do anything around the area so be prepared for that. ##### Leah W.