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Unique Bali style villa, incredible views, a nature lovers paradise

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Terrace/patio
Pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Atenas, Alajuela Province
  • Parque Viva
    20 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    27 min drive
  • City Mall
    28 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    37 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Atenas

With a stay at this villa in Atenas, you'll be in the mountains, and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Palmares Church and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Rock Bridge. .This villa is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Aguacate Mines.

What's nearby

  • Parque Viva - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 27 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • City Mall - 28 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 28 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler - 28 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 29 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parrillada Androvetto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chicharronera Don Yayo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Fiesta de las Pupusas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Trilla de Vega - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria La Finca - ‬2 min walk

About this property

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

Unique Bali style villa, incredible views, a nature lovers paradise

Be prepared to be amazed by everything Villa Alma Libre has to offer.

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Stepping onto the grounds of this villa, you will be immediately greeted by a symphony of vibrant colors and melodious sounds. The property is a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts and nature lovers, boasting an abundance of exotic birds and butterflies, iguanas, and occasionally monkeys and a sloth! Imagine waking up to the gentle frog-like sounds of toucans and the mesmerizing sight of iridescent hummingbirds flitting among the tropical flowers or at the feeders you get to fill as part of your experience here. Feeding the birds bananas and papaya at dawn and waiting for them to land on the feeder is a magical way to start your day.

Villa Alma Libre is located is a small gated community on the north side of Atenas. It offers privacy, security and great views. The drive to the heart of the town takes less than 10 minutes. The walk into town is easy and safe.

This Bali style house has an unique lay-out. The true allure of this property lies in its harmonious fusion of indoor and outdoor living. The living room has large floor to ceiling windows all around, making it a part of the nature around. The open kitchen has everything you need. The 2 bedrooms are located in the courtyard garden.
The master bedroom had a kingsize bed and an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom has a queen size bed and an ensuite bathroom.
The property features several private terraces where you can unwind in the natural surroundings, listening to the gentle rustle of leaves and the hum and buzz of the Costa Rican rainforest.
The wellsized guesthouse has an open living, kitchen and sleeping area. It has a full bathroom . The main attraction is the deck that offers superb views. The way the guesthouse is positioned gives it a lot of privacy, making it ideal for guests who travel together, but also like some privacy.

Our experienced property management team is ready to make your stay the best it can be. After booking they will send you an email with all the information you need to prepare for your stay. During your stay they are always just a phone call away.
As an additional service to our house guests, they offer airport transfers, reliable 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.

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 our guests.

The standard rate is based on 4 people staying at the main house. If you want more privacy and use the casita, there will be a $20 per day fee.
For every extra guest above 4, there is a $20 per person per night extra guest fee. The use of the casita is included in this fee.
For guests staying longer than 14 days, a bi-weekly cleaning is 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:
Tranquility, view. privacy, pool, outside living, nature at it´s best.

If you have any questions, please send an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets not 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Unique Bali style villa, incredible views, a nature lovers paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis in paradise
You need to stay here. The villa has a beautiful yet casual Balinese style. The casita is spectacular for an extra couple. The views of the layers of mountain and the lighted up valley below at night are spectacular, whether you’re in/around the pool or on the casita back deck. A bit of rain (we went in October) helps cool things down in the afternoons and we mostly sat outside under the covered deck to enjoy it. Almost all mornings were sunny. House managers Piet & Yvonne are very helpful, responsive and delightful. We loved Atenas and especially the community of people. There are lots of places to go to and enjoy the outdoors. You can also hike just out your door, and we mostly just enjoyed the area, which were both relaxing and refreshing for us. Loved every minute of it. But really, the villa and the view, it’s very hard to find that somewhere else.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

asedf d.

Nice but looking for NEW home as advertised
The place was nice but not what we expected. We wanted to stay in a Newer updated light place. The listing claimed it was NEW however I think that pertained to a "New listing". The photos on the listing were photoshopped I believe. The house is darker inside. You had to have the lights on in the daytime. The kitchen was fully stocked and the bbq was pretty new the beds were comfortable but the water was not warm. I like to rinse my dishes in HOT water and have a warm shower. I called the property manager and I was told that the water is solar heated and there wasn't a lot of sun on the days we stayed so tepid showers is what we had. The master shower was kind of cool cause you felt like you in the jungle. Would have been nice to have a warm shower. The property managers were very attentive. One thing also there is a safe but it does not work I was told we had a key but there was NO key on the keychain. Overall we were disappointed because we expected a newer home and it's clearly a worn older home so our experience was not what we expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M., Lawton, Oklahoma (originally from Munich, Germany)

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Surroundings
The first impression of this very unique house was pure excitement. Loved the unusual layout and the perfect views from every angle. Lots of opportunities to see the Flora and Fauna that Costa Rica has to offer. Spent a lot of time on the Casita terrace to watch Motmot, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, and even a white faced monkey. As an alert to future residents: If you are dependent on reliable wi-fi, this is not a good location. Personally, I would also like to see a much more upscale pool, preferably with solar heat and a bit better accessibility. Get ready to share your abode with the typical Costa Rican flying and crawling critters. :) Overall, it was a wonderful place to stay, with better stocked pantry of everyday necessities than we have ever experienced. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Serenity
What an incredible stay we had at this beautiful home! The safety and convenience of being close to town and yet to be surrounded by nature was the perfect combo. Birdsong and nature were our alarm clock. What a great way to wake up! Every morning we would open all the sliding 'walls' and invite the outdoors in to create the seamless transition of indoor to outdoor living. We would sit on the comfortable loungers and sip delicious costa rican coffee overlooking the mountains and valley. We made good use of the BBQ and enjoyed our dinners at the outdoor table with amazing views. Even the dinner clean up was enjoyable..looking out at the serene courtyard garden and water fountain. In that garden is a generous lime tree which we also took advantage of..(think home made margaritas!). We used the pool every day. The water was refreshing. We were pleasantly surprised to find a weight set and yoga mats on the deck. We enjoyed every space this home has to offer. I found myself just wandering around taking in all the beautiful views from every vantage point..they are endless! The mattress was very comfortable. The sitting areas off each bedroom were lovely and could provide a quiet, private space if needed. The kitchen had everything we needed to make ourselves at home. We didnt want for anything..(except maybe a juicer for those limes! Lol) We saw lots of hummingbirds, a toucan, eguanas, even white faced monkeys one day! And hardly any flying bugs! Wonderful home and vacation!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica "Pura Vida" 2024
Absolutely Beautiful House! View just like described! We were 3 couples, and we all loved the stay. From the awakening of the various birds signing to a beautiful forest view! The house has everything your normal home would have. Very well secure with a gated community. Definity recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheree L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Absolutely gorgeous villa and surroundings. We were speechless the moment the gate opened. Property managers did an excellent job of showing us around and assisting with booking a massage at the house with Marcella who provided an awesome massage. Best relaxation holiday.. Ever. We did not want to leave and look forward to returning. Thank you for sharing you gorgeous home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoanneDerek C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Piece of Paradise in Atenas
A 5 star rating isn't high enough for this property! This is by far the best home away from home we have ever stayed in and we highly recommend it for your stay in the Central Valley. The house is absolutely beautiful with 180 degree vistas - you can watch the sun rise and the sun set right from several different vantage points. There are lots of places to sit both inside and outside. The kitchen is fully stocked with every kind of dish, utensil, glass and appliance you can possibly need. The hosts have thought of everything - right down to coffee travel mugs, water bottles and a cooler for your adventures. It was just the two of us, but the house can easily accommodate two couples with a third in the casita with everyone having more than enough space to feel comfortable and relaxed. We saw and heard dozens of types of birds, and were visited by toucans, motmots, hummingbirds and a laughing falcon - it's like being in the jungle with the convenience of town not far away. This was our fourth visit to Costa Rica, and our third to Atenas. The location of this home is perfect - it's easy to get into town (we even walked twice) and we went on day trips to Braullio Carillo, Monteverde, Punteranas, San Ramon, Hacienda Alsacia and Alajuela. No matter where we went, though, we always wanted to be back in time to enjoy relaxing time at Alma Libre.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Viva Villa Alma Libre
The villa is enchanting with spectacular setting and incredible views. Property is very well maintained and managed. Great town and lots to see. Excellent place to chill out. Very quiet. Lots of bird life and wonderful butterfly gardens. People are very friendly. A abundance of very good restaurants nearby. Shopping for food supplies is easy and close by. We’re coming back next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024