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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms4500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Mata de Plátano, San José
  • University of Costa Rica
    14 min drive
  • Chicharronera El Pizote
    5 min drive
  • San Jose American University Station
    17 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Mata de Plátano

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Mata de Plátano, and within a 15-minute drive of University of Costa Rica. .This vacation home is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Sabana Park and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • University of Costa Rica - 14 min drive
  • San Pedro Mall - 18 min drive
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 22 min drive
  • Central Park - 22 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose American University Station - 17 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nena Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kaffa Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Soda chachi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar San Francisco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pupusas Tazumal - ‬13 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.

Stunning View of San Jose-private property on 2 acres, Casa Los Cielos & Studio

Beautiful house set in the hills of Mata de Platano, San Jose.

Casa los Cielos (House of Heavens) is nestled in a peaceful, privately owned mountainous area with spectacular views of San Jose and surrounding mountains. The house features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. One of the bedrooms and baths is part of of Studio Apartment with it's own terrace and entance (althoug it can be accessed through the house). The house has two balconies, Fire place, fully equiped kitchen, parking in front, fire pit in private yard. No need for air conditioning since tempartures are usually a pleasant 70 -80 degrees F. during day time all year round.

The Casa is a perfect place for families, retreats, or groups of friends interested in stepping away and being renewed by beautiful surroundings.

It is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown San Jose and a 50 minute drive from the international airport Juan Santamaria. Even though you feel tucked away in the mountains, you're close to restaurants, grocery stores and other shopping. As well as outdoor activities, such as horseback riding (ask us about this- we can take you on a ride), volcanos, canopy tours, white water rafting, hikes, and coffee tours.

And, the closest beach is less than a two hour drive !

Reach out if you have any questions, and let us know how we can serve you!

Pura Vida,

Ruth


Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ruth

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Stunning View Casa Los Cielos plus Studio
Casa Los Cielos plus Studio with Stunning View
Stunning View- Casa Los Cielos plus Studio Unknown

Stunning View of San Jose-private property on 2 acres, Casa Los Cielos & Studio Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and spacious
This was a lovely place for our family to stay and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Costa Rica. Beautiful property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Roger D., Portland

Outside San Jose
Great property. This is an old, rambling house set like a grand matron in a beautiful park-like setting. The house is 'venerable', and in need of updates and cleaning. But it's rustic and open to nature. It's huge with 5 different bedrooms and lots of beds. About an hour away from SJ Airport, and downtown SJ, and some sites. But 3 or more hours away from major attractions. So great for large family/friends get togethers, but not necessarily for CR's touristy hot spots.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home and host
Our stay at Ruth was exceptional. The house is beautiful, the location is safe and serene. Ruth is the best host in the world! Easy to communicate with and extraordinarily helpful. Every need was met for our team.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen O.

Cozy quiet house
We had a great time with family the house is very spacious and cozy quiet and safe neighborhood we will come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge house with beautiful views!
My family and a Costa Rican friend spent eight days in this beautiful house, located on the top of a mountain overlooking the city of San Jose. It was absolutely breathtaking! Our host Ruth was incredibly attentive and very communicative. She met us at the front gate and make sure we got settled into the house. OK. During the week she checked in on WhatsApp to make sure that we had everything we needed and also made a special trip in to take care of some details that popped up. The house itself is absolutely gorgeous with huge bedrooms, picture windows, and balconies overlooking the city below, and a huge property to explore and enjoy! There is also a working fireplace in the middle of the living room, and a generous collection of firewood that you can help yourself to. We actually made a fire for three of the evenings we were there, and it was so beautiful and cozy! The neighborhood is incredibly safe, tucked away behind a private gate.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place I’ll definitely recommend it.
House was nice and the view was amazing….the host was very helpful…. Excellent place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We had an awesome time staying in your beautiful home! The view around your home was awesome! Thank you so much for everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity in the Mountains
Within minutes of stepping into Casa Los Cielos, I could tell there was something special about this house. Yes (as other reviews have amply noted), the views are "stunning" - clear morning views all the way to the faint line of the ocean, an evening sunset over distant ridges, and the sparkling city below at night. The woodwork, size, and design provide more than enough space to sip coffee and pray, reflect, and experience gratitude; in fact the space kind of draws that out of you. At times, it can feel transcendent, helped by unplugging from life's noise, and being enfolded in the sights, smells and sounds of lush rainforest. Access to the community is behind a coded gate. We met a few neighbors and quickly became friends. The house is built on a ridge, and each other neighbor along the winding narrow old farm road has also built on a ridge. So you won't even see another neighbor unless you take a walk on the stone 2-track road down the hill over a creek and up to the next ridge. And I certainly recommend the walks! One of my favorite parts was the morning up-and down hikes within the converted-to-residence former mountain-side cattle ranch. A couple tips to set your expectations. We stayed here during the rainy season, and that is no joke. Rain every day and chilly down to the 60's overnight. The house is not insulated, so prepare for some cool nights, but the comfortable beds took care of that, and a fully-functioning delightful fireplace provided the ambience and a little relief from the cooler evenings. The house is hardwood throughout (which is part of its gorgeous appeal), and the sensitive nose would need to not mind the interplay of moisture and wood, or the damp tile of the balcony after a misty evening. I doubt that happens at all during the other 9 months of non-rainy season. Also, the charm of the remote location with stunning views also means that time for travel is significant. You will definitely want a rented car, preferably a mini-SUV (automatic) to navigate the very steep and narrow and pot-holed roads to get to and from Casa Los Cielos. Running out of space here, and still so much to tell: I close by saying the owners (who live 15 min away) are absolutely fantastic. SO responsive to questions, problems to solve, suggestions for anything you might need. Truly gracious and hospitable! A part of my heart has been left in these hills above San Jose: I must return to retrieve it!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect! Couldn’t be better.
We loved our stay. We traveled as a group of 13. The host was so kind, and even helped give our students a cooking lesson. The house iS absolutely amazing and located in such a beautiful spot. We felt so safe and secure, the house is huge. It just was a wonderful house and I hope to come back again. The landlord couldn’t have communicated better and was so helpful. I didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelente
Casa muy amplia y acogedora