Entire home

Casa Dulce, the ideal retreat to experience the pura vida lifestyle

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Casa Dulce, the ideal retreat to experience the pura vida lifestyle

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Atenas, Alajuela
  • Popular LocationParque Viva28 min drive
  • Popular LocationMultiplaza Mall Escazu36 min drive
  • Popular LocationCity Mall37 min drive
  • AirportPuntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)62 min drive

Room options

About the area

San José

In San José .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Palmares Church and 9 miles (15 km) of Rock Bridge. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Minas Del Aguacate and Aguacate Mines.

What's nearby

  • Parque Viva - 28 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 36 min drive
  • City Mall - 37 min drive
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 38 min drive
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 52 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • T!os Bar Y Restaurante - 7 min drive
  • El Balcón del Café - 9 min drive
  • La Trilla de Vega - 9 min drive
  • El Fogón Campesino - 9 min drive
  • Pizzeria La Finca - 9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Dulce, the ideal retreat to experience the pura vida lifestyle

Casa Dulce is your ideal retreat to find out what pura vida is all about.

This charming Costa Rican style home is located in a rural and safe neighborhood only 15 minutes from downtown Atenas. The house sits on a large property surrounded by absolutely gorgeous gardens with fencing all around. Casa Dulce offers you the combination of being able to experience the normal daily life in a local neighborhood but also having all the privacy and amenities to make your stay as good and relaxing as you deserve.

The house has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Each bedroom has a queen size bed and lots of closet space. There is comfortable seating in the living room and a good size smart TV. The spacious kitchen is well equipped. In the separate laundry room you will find a washer and dryer. We have good internet all on the property.
A large veranda with outdoor furniture wraps around the house. There is adequate private and secure parking space on the property.

The garden is the absolute highlight of the property. The paved walkways take you through an abundance of tropical plants and flowers, past the fountain to the rancho and pool area. There are lots of fruit trees (mango, guanabana, banana) and all kinds of beautiful butterflies and birds visit the garden daily. Just take a stroll, have a seat on one of the benches and look around and enjoy the beauty of it.

The rancho has an outdoor kitchen and grill area and a relaxing jacuzzi. The pool with full deck overlooking the beautiful valley view is just a step away. All to make your stay as pura vida as it can be.
And to top it off there is a third sundeck between the palms and cacti, ideal to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

Our experienced property management team is ready to make your stay the best it can be. Piet and Yvonne, a multilingual (English. Spanish, Dutch and German) couple from the Netherlands will contact you after booking. During your stay they are always just a phone call away.
As an additional service to our house guests, they offer fee- based airport transfers to help you avoid the potential hassles you can experience in getting from and to the property on your travel days
They also provide car rentals and a variety of quality tours. They can arrange for you to have your fridge stocked with your favorite groceries upon arrival, or have a home cooked meal ready for you on your arrival day. For special occasions they can have a local chef come to the house to prepare a gourmet dinner. What to think of a relaxing massage at the property, it can all be arranged. After booking they will reach out to you to provide all the information you need.

In the house you will find a guest manual that gives you all the information that you need on the property, the town of Atenas (restaurants, shops, medical assistance) and the extra services offered to out guests.

Casa Dulce is the place to be if you want to enjoy the Costa Rican way of living but with all the extra´s that make your vacation complete
This home is in a typical Costa Rican neighborhood. Life amongst the locals – can be the best way to learn the language and the culture.

The standard rate is based on 2 people. For every extra guest there is a $15 per person per night fee. Guests staying longer than 14 days have a bi-weekly cleaning included.

Check in: Between 4 PM and 9 PM.
Check-out: Before 10 AM
We can be flexible at special requests and if possible.

Keywords:
Value for money, privacy, pool, jacuzzi, outside living, off the beaten path, safe.

If you have any questions, please send an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


Property manager

Piet Asma

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Check in later than 9 PM only in accordance

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Casa Dulce, the ideal retreat to experience the pura vida lifestyle Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Beautiful house and amazing garden. We had an amazing stay. The house was great and cozy, everything you needed was there. Enjoying our coffee either overlooking the garden or pool, listening to the wildlife from all the trees around us.. definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun 2023
Excellency property with excellent service from the property managers.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay!
This was our second stay at Casa Dulce and it was another wonderful experience. The gardens are so beautiful and well maintained. Piet and Yvonne are just wonderful. They are professional, helpful, offer many services and are always available if needed. Definitely recommend Casa Dulce for your trip to Costa Rica.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular gardens!
We loved the outdoor space at this property - absolutely beautifully landscaped!!! It was wonderful to have the outdoor shower and hot tub in addition to the pool. The owners have thought of absolutely everything that you may need! Piet and Yvonne were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The yard was perfectly kept with several photo opportunities. The house is very clean. Would recommend this as a quiet getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
I came here to rest and relax after a huge accomplishment. The beautiful landscape and the cozy house was spectacular. Who needs tv when I could sit by the pool for hours just watching the hillside and all the nature around. Piet and Yvonne were so helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend booking a tour through them and also ordering meals to be delivered. The food was local cuisine and every meal was incredibly delicious. It felt like such a treat to rest all day and have amazing meals brought to me. Thanks so much for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E., Corsicana, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain oasis
We stayed seven nights in the house. We loved the location and the view. My husband and I stayed outside under the ranchero most of the day and enjoyed It even more at night in the hot tub with the rain storms in the evenings. Town is only minutes away from great restaurants and stores. The hosts were wonderful and so helpful with their knowledge of the area. We would be more than happy to return for another stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular garden, pool & view
Felt like we were living in a million dollar botanic garden. Pool was lovely, spa was really nice, the outdoor shower was awesome. The house was a spacious size for 2. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook. Plus the rancho (covered area by the pool) had a very nice gas grill, sink, and table with benches. Not much in walking distance, but within a 15 minute drive to lots of good restaurants, a really good grocery store, farmers market, and more. And the property manager can provide pick up from the airport, a good rental car delivered in Atenas, and meals (breakfast, dinner) delivered for a fee. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable house with an AMAZING outdoor area
This little house was adorable, clean, convenient, well stocked, and had a wonderful outdoor area. The beds were comfortable, the washer/dryer was handy, and the pool and hot tub were so relaxing. The property offers a lot of privacy as it is surrounded by solid fencing on 2 sides, a fenced extremely steep hill on the back side, and bushes/flowers on the front with an electric gate. Piet and Yvonne were super helpful and quick to respond. The landscaping was absolutely beautiful with gorgeous flowers, huge cacti, and a few types of fruit trees. We loved being able to relax in the hot tub after returning from a busy day of exploring. Keep in mind that there is a lot of street noise (loud vehicles/motorcycles), roosters, and dogs barking regularly. As with many homes in Costa Rica, there is no AC so this means you keep the windows open quite a bit which makes the noise harder to block out. Again, it was not a problem for us since we are heavy sleepers, but a light sleeper may struggle. All of the different bird noises were so fun to listen to in the mornings. In late June, the evenings were cool enough to use a light blanket so the absence of AC was not an issue either. The home is located in Atenas so it is not really near the popular tourist attractions. It was about a 3 hour drive to La Fortunas/Arenal Volcano and about a 2 hour drive to the Jaco Beach area. Driving in Costa Rica is quite the experience. It would typically take about 30 minutes to get 10 miles due to the hair pin turns, mountains, and one lane bridges, but the spectacular countryside made it all worth it! I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing and beautiful get-away for those that plan to spend a good deal of time at the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Arturo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Check in was smooth Everything promise was delivered
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022