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Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica

Hébergement familial avec piscine extérieure à San Mateo

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Une piscine entourée de palmiers et de plantes en pot, avec un mur de pierre et un bâtiment en arrière-plan.
Une terrasse extérieure couverte, dotée d’un ventilateur de plafond, d’un espace salon et de plantes en pot.
Une cuisine équipée d’un réfrigérateur, d’une machine à café et d’une fenêtre donnant sur les arbres.
Un salon comprenant un canapé, un fauteuil, une table basse et une chaise.
Une maison dotée d’un porche abrité, d’un espace barbecue et d’une pelouse bien entretenue.

Avis

10 sur 10 – 
Exceptionnel

Maison entière

1 chambre1 salle de bain93 m²

Commodités populaires

  • Piscine
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Sécheuse
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Climatisation

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  • Place, Mines d'Aguacate
    ‪22 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Parc national Carara
    ‪41 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Plage de Puntarenas
    ‪45 min en voiture‬
  • Airport, Aéroport Tobías-Bolaños de San José (SYQ)
    ‪82 min en voiture‬

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À propos du quartier

San Mateo

Au cœur de San Mateo.Propriété de vacances à San Mateo est à moins de 25 km de Port de Caldera et à moins de 32 km de Iglesia de Palmares. Parc national Carara et Marché municipal de San Ramon se trouvent également à moins de 32 km.
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À proximité

  • Mines d'Aguacate - 22 min en voiture - 16.8 km
  • Mines Del Aguacate - 22 min en voiture - 16.8 km
  • Parc national Carara - 41 min en voiture - 35.0 km
  • Plage de Puntarenas - 45 min en voiture - 35.8 km
  • Salle de réception Parque Viva - 54 min en voiture - 53.0 km

Transport

  • Aéroport international Juan Santamaria (SJO) : à 68 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Placeres Del Mar - ‬11 min en voiture
  • ‪Marisqueria Cardumen - ‬19 min en voiture
  • ‪Killer Monchis - ‬10 min en voiture
  • ‪Soda La Puesta del Sol - ‬21 min en voiture
  • ‪Soda Big-Mama - ‬10 min en voiture

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.

Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica

Our one bedroom guest house, rents by seven day minimum, weekly, or monthly, long term renters are welcome. Features a King Sized Bed, balcony, patio and high speed broad band. Perfect for working at home, honeymooners, and retired couples. Large private pool, complete with showers and washroom facilities. Temperatures range from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius which holds the pool temperature comfortable for swimming or massaging with the Jacuzzi Jets.
The Property is beautifully landscaped and maintained. Rooms have A/C and ceiling fans, cable TV, and high speed internet.
Located 45 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport and the newly developed area of Escazu and Santa Ana, for those who want to shop.
The beaches of Herradura, Jaco and Esterillos are 45 minutes away for golfing surfing, walking, or biking on the beach.
Beautiful sun sets.



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Commodités de l’hébergement

Plage

  • Chaises longues sur la plage
  • Serviettes de plage

Piscine/spa

  • Piscine commune
  • Piscine extérieure
  • Piscine privée clôturée

Internet

  • Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit

Stationnement et transport

  • Borne de recharge disponible sur place pour véhicule électrique
  • Service de limousine ou de voiture urbaine
  • Voiture recommandée
  • Options de stationnement sur place incluant un garage

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Bouilloire électrique
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Distributeur d’eau
  • Épices
  • Essuie-tout
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Îlot de cuisine
  • Machine à glaçons
  • Mélangeur
  • Moulin à café
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Table de salle à manger

Chambres

  • Chambre
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 1 salle de bain
  • Bidet
  • Douche
  • Papier de toilette
  • Savon
  • Séchoir à cheveux
  • Serviettes fournies

Lieux de séjour

  • Foyer
  • Table de salle à manger

Divertissement

  • Jeux
  • Livres
  • Musicothèque
  • Téléviseur connecté
  • Vidéothèque

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue
  • Cour clôturée
  • Foyer
  • Jardin
  • Meubles extérieurs

Buanderie

  • Installations de buanderie
  • Laveuse

Espaces de travail

  • Imprimante

Confort

  • Climatisation

Animaux de compagnie

  • Aucun animal de compagnie autorisé

Accessibilité

  • Si vous avez des besoins particuliers en matière d’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement à l’aide des renseignements contenus dans la confirmation reçue après la réservation.
  • 2 marches pour accéder à l’entrée
  • Aucun ascenseur (hébergement à un seul étage)
  • Carrelage dans les aires communes
  • Entrée bien éclairée
  • Hébergement à un seul étage
  • Piscine accessible en fauteuil roulant
  • Hébergement non-fumeurs
  • Commentaire de l’hôte : Smoking is not allowed on the property.

Services et commodités

  • Changement des draps (sur demande)
  • Changement des serviettes sur demande
  • Coffre-fort
  • Entretien ménager sur demande
  • Fer et planche à repasser
  • Service de livraison de repas

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité d’un centre de magasins d’usine
  • À proximité d’une rivière
  • Au centre-ville
  • Dans les montagnes
  • Dans un village
  • En zone rurale
  • Hôpital à proximité
  • Zoo à proximité

Activités

  • Arcade ou salle de jeux
  • Entreposage de vélos
  • Équipement de sports aquatiques
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Stationnement pour les vélos
  • Table de soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baignade à proximité
  • Basketball à proximité
  • Casino à proximité
  • Écotourisme à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Excursions d’observation de la faune à pied à proximité
  • Golf à proximité
  • Kayak à proximité
  • Motomarine à proximité
  • Motonautisme à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Paravoile à proximité
  • Parc d’attractions à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Plongée avec masque et tuba à proximité
  • Plongée sous-marine à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité
  • Surf ou surf horizontal à proximité
  • Vélo de montagne à proximité
  • Voile à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Aucun détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il n’y avait pas de détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement, mais qu’il y avait des appareils au gaz; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.)
  • Aucun détecteur de fumée (L’hôte a indiqué qu’il n’y avait pas de détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Trousse de premiers soins
  • Extincteur
  • Verrou de sûreté

Information générale

  • Au moins 80 % des aliments sont biologiques
  • Borne de recharge pour véhicules électriques
  • Certains éclairages DEL utilisés
  • Changement de la literie sur demande
  • Compostage
  • Distributeur d’eau
  • Entreposage de vélos
  • Entretien ménager (sur demande)
  • Excursions et activités organisées par des entreprises exploitées localement
  • Filtres à café et à thé réutilisables
  • Gobelets réutilisables
  • Jardin
  • Les enfants ne sont pas admis à cet hébergement.
  • Politique globale en matière de gaspillage alimentaire
  • Priorité donnée aux aliments d’origine locale
  • Recyclage
  • Serviettes (changées sur demande)
  • Stationnement pour les vélos
  • Taille de l’unité : 1 000 pieds carrés
  • Toilettes à faible débit d’eau
  • Utilisation de produits de nettoyage écologiques
  • Vaisselle réutilisable

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 15 h
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 30 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 11 h.
Départ sans contact offert

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.

Règles

Respect the surrounding environment, birds, plants & wild life.
Please use recycling containers and compost areas provided.
Park in designated parking area only.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux ne sont pas acceptés.

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: When accompanied by a responsible guest

Événements

Aucun événement autorisé
No tents or camping allowed on site.

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Interdis de fumer
Smoking is not allowed on the property.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hébergement.
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.
Cet hébergement accepte l’argent comptant.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
Commentaire de l’hôte : No tents or camping allowed on site.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il n’y avait pas de détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement, mais qu’il y avait des appareils à gaz; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hôte a indiqué qu’il n’y avait pas de détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure à pêne dormant.
Cet hébergement dispose d’espaces extérieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiétudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hébergement avant votre arrivée pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriée.
Cet hébergement 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.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique 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 dépendent de la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent être garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplémentaires.
    Cet hébergement est géré par un(e) hôte privé(e), et non par un(e) professionnel(le) exploitant un commerce ou une entreprise. Cet hébergement dispose d’espaces extérieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiétudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hébergement avant votre arrivée pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriée. Cet établissement accepte l’argent comptant. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. Commentaire de l’hôte : No tents or camping allowed on site. Pour assurer la sécurité des clients, chaque hébergement de l'établissement comprend un extincteur, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure à pêne dormant.

Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : 379792

Foire aux questions

How close is Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.4 mi (68-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica to downtown San Mateo?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from San Mateo.

Avis pour Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 41 avis sur 42.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 1 avis sur 42.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 0 avis sur 42.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 42.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 42.

9,8/10

Propreté

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Barry F.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Grace and Ivan were the best. Always helpful and accommodating and full off info. The facility was excellent.Always fun with Grace and Ivan.
Séjour de 31 nuits en janvier 2026
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Richard D.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Hidden Gem in San mateo

Best place to stay for the true culture of costa rica. The Host and Hostess were fantastic they made our stay feel like we were right at home. The property is well maintained and beautiful.
Séjour de 10 nuits en mars 2025
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

John (Jack) H.

The only thing more lovely than the casita were the hosts.

Great location, near one national park and not too far from others and the water. Beautiful cottage, exactly as described. The hosts were truly wonderful. Can't wait to get back.
Séjour de 5 nuits en novembre 2016
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Richard L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Excellent

Excellent
Séjour de 17 nuits en décembre 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Anne & Brad D.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Our month long holiday

It was wonderful! Our hosts helped us see the country and drove us around to different sites. They were kind and generous with us. The guesthouse was perfect too. It has everything you'd need. We'd definitely recommend staying in here.
Séjour de 28 nuits en février 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Thomas S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

The best!

Love the casita owned and operated by Grace and Ivan. Property is rural and secluded but close to everything one might need or want. A vehicle is a definite must. Grace and Ivan are fantastic hosts who will provide all the information you need or leave you alone if all you want is a restful escape from reality.
Séjour de 48 nuits en janvier 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Keith M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful Casita close to Ecovilla

We came to San Mateo to visit the area and meet with builders for our new property in San Mateo Ecovilla. Ivan and Grace are really great and were helpful with great feedback and recommendations about San Mateo. They have 5 dogs that are very well behaved and friendly, but are also well trained to stay off the terrace of the casita. We had a wonderful time and plan to stay there again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Grace's Guesthouse is the best!

The casita is beautiful, spacious, clean, private and very well-equipped. Internet is fast and reliable. Local amenities are conveniently close. Can use Uber or taxi for local trips. Quiet scenic walks. Hosts Grace and Ivan are the best. Friendly and helpful beyond any normal expectation.
Séjour de 28 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Dale S.

Ours for a month

We enjoyed this lovely property. We stayed a month. The owners were very helpful. They went out of thier way to make sure we had everything we needed. And told us some great places to go to see the animals we were interested in seeing. We had our computer, TV.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Pamela R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

We Had A Lovely Stay!

We can't say enough about our great stay in Grace & Ivan's Casita! Their home is in a quiet, peaceful, gorgeous location. All amenities needed are already in the home, beautiful pool & comfortable king size bed. Both Grace and Ivan went above and beyond and also helped us with our car repair problems-THANK YOU so much again! We take away from this nice stay a bonus of having two additional great people we call friends, Always Pamela and Josef
Séjour de 8 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

terence M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Perfect Winter Getaway

The guest house is a beautiful cottage in the San Mateo country side. Great, well equipped, very homey & comfortable. The landscaping is stunning--so many different trees & flowers blooming. The pool was refreshing and you feel like you are in an oasis with the landscaping. Our hosts, Grace & Ivan, were fantastic. Very helpful giving us information on local sites (parks, beaches, restaurants) and directions. They took us to a look out in the mountains to see a spectacular sunset which we really enjoyed. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to go to Costa Rica.
Séjour de 14 nuits en février 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Lorna D.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.
Points faibles : Emplacement

Welcoming and helpful owners

We had a great time staying at Grace's casita in San Mateo, the property is beautifully landscaped with lush gardens. The house was exceptionally clean with all amenities needed for our comfort. Grace and Ivan were very helpful in showing us around the different areas, where to shop, best beaches and much more. Although the property is located in a small town its ideally situated within close proximity to San Jose, and other provinces. The only thing I would recommend is that you need to have a rental car. Overall this was a wonderful vacation.
Séjour de 29 nuits en novembre 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Michael G.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

San Mateo Costa Rica Vacation

Our stay at Grace's Guest House could not have been more perfect. Our hosts, Grace and Ivan, are commited to giving their guests the best Costa Rican experience. Graces suggestions from the best beaches and restaurants to where to park was spot on. Not to mention the perfect recipe for making your own American creamer! Our Costa Rican vacation was truly memorable. With out a doubt, the time spent with our hosts and the friendship that developed was the highlight of our trip. The guest house was very clean and had everything needed for a relaxing vacation. Both the indoor and outdoor areas were beautiful, relaxing and well taken care of. Ivan and Grace thank you for your gracious hospitality. We enjoyed our conversations, cofffee and time in the pool.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2024
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Duane R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et exactitude de l’annonce.

Outstanding Hosts

Owners Grace and Ivan live on the property 50 Yards away in the main house. Wealth of information provided by them and very helpful in understanding the area. Made to feel very welcome there and Ivan had no problem with me borrowing items to keep the rental clean. Location is within 10 to 15 min drive to 2 smaller towns that will have most of what you need. San Mateo does have a good bakery. Jaco a bigger place with beach 30 miles away but will take an hour to get there. You will need a car at this property. Very friendly dogs on the property that will come and greet you most days, just need to let Grace know before leaving and coming back so dogs can be secured. Enjoyed our stay here and meeting with Grace and Ivan. Tao keeps the property well maintained and looking good.
Séjour de 32 nuits en novembre 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Jim D.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Relaxing retreat!

We arrived at the end of August and stayed for a month. We decided not to rent a car because our hosts, Ivan and Grace, were available to take us (for an agreed upon fee) when we wanted to go for a restaurant meal (we mostly ate in), get groceries in San Mateo or Orotina or go to a dentist appointment in San Jose! They also picked us up after our first night in San Jose and then took us back to the airport at the end of our stay. They are a lovely couple and helpful with advice on restaurants and things to do. We had never stayed anywhere for a month and we were so glad we had a lovely spot from which to work and relax. The shared pool is absolutely divine, their grounds are well kept. The casita itself is just what you see in the pictures. As this was our 4th trip to CR we wanted to have just peace and quiet and that is what we got! Thank you Grace and Ivan for a lovely stay.
Séjour de 28 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Richard L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fabulous in San Mateo

Fabulous. The house is as described, a private oasis on the large property that includes a superbly well maintained swimming pool. The magnificent large, old, tree right in front of the "casita" houses a variety of animals, including iguanas and squirrels. Sitting on the covered veranda in front of the "casita" allows for the quiet observation of more animals than you see in many natural parks, including a large variety of birds. Often, in the early morning, you can hear howler monkeys that are apparently in the large trees behind the property and a distant river. The "casita" itself is spacious, while its kitchen has all modern appliances that make it possible to live there conveniently and full time if desired. Necessary purchases can be made in one of the many retail outlets, a short taxi drive away. Spending part of the snowy northern winters in this place is a bit like being in paradise. The stay in this casita is further made very agreeable by the pleasant and helpful hosts, Grace and Ivan and their groundskeeper Teo. Yes, highly recommendable if you can get it.
Séjour de 14 nuits en mars 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Peg T.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

A Little Bit of Paradise

This little gem of a place is the perfect spot for exploring the Costa Rican countryside and culture. It is located under an hour from the San Juan airport and less than an hour to beaches or mountains depending on which direction the wind takes you. Grace and Ivan have a lovely little casita surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. It is a quiet, cozy retreat that is impeccably maintained. We could not have asked for better hosts! Both Grace and Ivan speak English and they were incredibly helpful to a couple of non-spanish speaking gringos. They provided insights into local culture and travel advice for exploring days. They will help you with anything you need! They will provide transportation at a reasonable cost and are very willing to show you the sights and sounds of Costa Rica. We took advantage of their offers but we also rented a car for part of our stay which we highly recommend. We also enjoyed seeing Teo's (security/grounds keeper) smiling face each morning. The Costa Ricans are beautiful people with ready smiles and warm hearts. The country is clean and trash-free unlike other countries we have visited. If you want a great experience, give this place a whirl. You won’t regret it.
Séjour de 14 nuits en mars 2023
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Frederick C.

Perfect for first time Costa Rica travelers!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We chose not to arrange transportation due to the high cost of the rental and fuel (they pay by the liter not the gallon). Ivan is an alertive and conscientious driver. We were not used to the driving there but got acquainted with it really quickly. Thanks to Ivan's driving skills, this was/is no concern. Ivan and Grace took us around to all of the spots we requested and helped us time our leaving so we would not get rained out as we came on the tail end of the rainy season and it rains very early in the afternoon. They charged us a very reasonable fee and saved us a ton on the transportation costs. The guest house is incredibly charming and the pool was great. We don't typically care for dogs, but their dogs are very friendly, mellow, and greeted us at the gate every day we returned. We really enjoyed ourselves and are thankful we stayed with them, as there were a lot of unknowns we would have been challenged with without their assistance. We even had the chance to hang out with their delightful friends and family. I highly recommend staying with them if you are looking for an authentic experience and need someone to hold your hand through the experience. Thank you Ivan and Grace! God bless.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juillet 2017
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Barry F.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

4 Weeks of Excellence - second time in CR

All is true as per the previous on line 5 STAR reviews of Grace's Guest House Set in a rural area the location is fairly central to all of our interests (beaches, golfing, nature, sight seeing, shopping, restaurants and supplies) The car rental was essential for us.All in all great vacation as Ivan and Grace took us to places we would have never found on our own. The Casita was perfect for our needs and very well equipped as well as being privately located on the property. The property is truly a resort like setting( giant banyon trees, manicured hedges and variety of plants and flowers and iguanas and birds). Only steps from a well maintained pool. As for the hosts, Grace and Ivan are simply the best. You will not find finer people. We knew them for many years from when they lived in Canada but really got to KNOW them this past month. What a pleasure and a treat. Ivan and I coached our son's hockey team years ago so we had a lot in common .We are both Edmonton oiler fans and we got all the games on TV so good. And Grace, a real pistol with a huge heart. She has 5 rescue dogs that she has taken in. We called them our Walmart greeters as they happily met us at the gate every time we returned to the Casita. Great to meet Grace's CR family and friends .Grace and Claire clicked well. Don't worry about the doggy-do-do as Teo the grounds keeper and security guard was out every 6:00AM searching and picking up after the doggies.On days off Ivan or Grace had the pleasure.
Séjour de 29 nuits en janvier 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

jerry w.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

casita stay

very nice property and very helpful hosts.
Séjour de 14 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Nancy D.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Best Hosts Ever

1st the property: The casita itself is immaculately maintained and clean from top to bottom. It comes with everything you might need to enjoy a comfortable stay in San Mateo. The yard is beautiful and equally attended to complete with fruit trees and tropical plants (the large tree in the middle is amazing). The pool is large and accessible for all swim levels as there is a shallow seating area perfect for younger children. Also well cared for. Next the hosts: Ivan and Grace made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived until the end of our stay. They asked us what groceries we might want to have stocked ahead of time and cooled down the casita before our arrival (which was after midnight). We were fond of them right off the bat and by the end of the week we felt like members of their extended family. We took in our am coffees together and enjoyed many conversations. They catered to us beyond what anyone would expect and made us feel right at home. We loved all 5 of their well-behaved dogs who filled the void from missing our own. The place is perfect whether you'd like privacy or to be in the company of the finest people you'd ever meet. Thank you Ivan, Grace, Teo (groundskeeper) and perros Lobo, Toto, Benji, Roxy and Doggie!! We can't wait to see you again soon! - Nancy, Jeremy & Canyon
Séjour de 7 nuits en avril 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

LEE AND JOANNE B.

Beautiful spot - Highly recommend!

Grace and Ivan's casita was perfect for what we wanted / needed. The Casita itself is spacious and set far enough back from the main house that privacy is not an issue. Our hosts Grace and Ivan Lund are exceptional to the max - they speak both English and Spanish and are pleased to help with anything - and were even kind enough to be our tour guides on a couple of outings. We highly recommend this Casita for anyone wanting to stay in that area.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Tim H.

Wonderful guesthouse! Relax and enjoy!

We would absolutely stay again at Grace's Guesthouse! The owners/hosts ~ Ivan and Grace Lund are "great people"! Kind, friendly, funny, extremely helpful and also very knowledgeable about the area. Grace's Guesthouse ~ the 'casita' ~ has personality, charm, and privacy. The casita and property are extemely well maintained, beautifully decorated and landscaped. Whether you stay a week or four weeks as we did the casita has all you will need and if you're missing something or have a question just check with Grace, Ivan or their 'right-hand man' Tao! There is a very handy laundry room in the casita, covered carport just steps away, and a wonderful covered veranda to sit out on ~ for meals, reading, listening/watching for the many birds, visiting with Ivan, Grace or Tao, or watching the amazing sunsets. The pool is just a short walk down a paved path which is partially shaded by an enormous tree! The pool is large and very well maintained. It is great for floating or lap swimming! The pool area has deck chairs, pool floats, music, and a convenient changing room/bathroom. Grace's guesthouse was very convenient for us as it was a quiet place to enjoy time by the pool and convenient to travel to many sights ~ National Parks of Manuel Antonio and Carara, Rainmaker Conservation Project and the LaPaz Waterfall Gardens just to name a few we went to. We were also able to take a 5 mile hike right from the casita, shop at a local farmers market in San Matteo, shop in Orotina, meet some of Grace's wonderful family, and eat at several local sodas. We woke many mornings to the sounds of howler monkeys, roosters, and owls! With the help of Tao we saw green iguanas, different lizards, and a variety of birds. To top it all off we enjoyed making friends with Ivan and Grace's six dogs ~ ALL very well behaved! We were greeted each morning with a tail wag!! To sum up this long review ~ we look forward to a return visit to see Grace, Ivan, Tao and our six new 'fur' friends! :-)
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Keith K.

Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica is exactly right!

We spent two weeks at Grace and Ivan’s Casita and it was “Paradise”. Firstly, Grace and Ivan are just amazing they made sure we were comfortable and treated us just like family. They invited us to their traditional family Christmas dinner, which was amazing in itself and such a pleasure to meet their family! The casita is surrounded by beautiful trees, plants and flowers and inside was just as beautiful and so comfortable. It has everything you need (even an ice maker, rice cooker, blender, it’s all there) and the Apple TV was perfect for us “Winnipeg Jets Hockey Fans”. Keith and Ivan had so much in common especially when it came to hockey and Keith really enjoyed chatting with Ivan (often to the point of interrupting his work day :)) We also really enjoy having their dogs around, they are all so friendly and love to be around people. We did have a vehicle as we were travelling to various parts of CR but Grace and Ivan were more than willing to drive us to different places, which was great as they are so knowledgeable about the area and can recommend things to do and see. Great hosts and tour guides! We have formed a friendship with Grace and Ivan and will be returning to their Casita on our next trip to CR!
Séjour de 14 nuits en décembre 2017
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Lisa C.

Pleased beyond expectation

This was our last stop on our three week CR getaway. It was awesome to meet the property owners and visit about life in Costa Rica. They provided us with information about tours and places to dine. We decided on Volcano Poaz but I forget about the advice to wear long pants and take a jacket but still glad we went. The views are up close and there is a small museum in the park. We also did the Calypso Tortuga Island Tour out of Puntarenas. We had a great time starting with breakfast and ending with the sunset. The casita is spacious, well stocked, comfortable, secure, and beautiful. The property is full of native trees and plants. It was cashew harvesting season and I was was happy to learn all about it. I loved the flavor of the natural nut and fruit.