A home with beautiful mountain views. A Gem Close to Orosi.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4150 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Breakfast available
Kitchen

Explore the area

Navarro, Cartago

Iglesia de San José Orosi
‪7 min drive‬
Lankester Botanical Garden
‪8 min drive‬
Ruins of Ujarras
‪19 min drive‬
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main

1 Queen Bed

Second

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

oversized bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Casa Sofia is a new modern house on a family coffee farm. Located atop a majestic village in the midst of the mountains. Take in Costa Rican culture while relaxing in a newly built cottage located on a working coffee farm. Enjoy peaceful days surrounded by stunning views. This vacation property is perfect for the active adventurer or avid relaxer.
Enjoy your vacation taking in surrounding attractions such as the Lankester gardens, Irazu Volcano, the National Park of Tapanti, and the historic city of Orosi to name a few. The property is 7km from Cartago which was once the capital city of Costa Rica. Take in a typical Costa Rican city complete with Markets, Churches and bustling activity and then retreat to your Oasis in the mountains. This property has to be experienced to truly appreciate the beauty of Costa Rican nature.

Property manager

Vera Bartzis

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dulce Nombre

Located in Dulce Nombre, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Paseo Metrópoli and Terramall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tapanti National Park and Savegre Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Navarro, Cartago

What's nearby

Iglesia de San José Orosi - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Lankester Botanical Garden - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Casa del Soñador - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo Cerro de la Muerte - 18 min drive - 9.9 km
Ruins of Ujarras - 19 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

San Jose Curridabat Station - 34 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

‪Soda Luz - ‬7 min drive
‪Soda Mi Mama - ‬9 min drive
‪Bar El Nido - ‬7 min drive
‪Nono Coffee & Garden - ‬11 min drive
‪Bar y Restaurante Coto - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A home with beautiful mountain views. A Gem Close to Orosi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A home with beautiful mountain views. A Gem Close to Orosi.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A home with beautiful mountain views. A Gem Close to Orosi.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A home with beautiful mountain views. A Gem Close to Orosi. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lankester Botanical Garden and within 6 miles (10 km) of Iglesia de San José Orosi and Museo de San José Orosi. Mirador Orosi and Lankester Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

6 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Return Visit

Always a pleasure to return here because you know the facilities, vistas, and management will be of the highest possible quality and you are guaranteed a perfect visit every time.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

19 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a wonderful part of Costa Rica

This house is amazing. The house itself is beautiful, and the setting and views are breathtaking. And this part of Costa Rica, Orosi to be specific, is a gem. I hope to return to this house someday.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

F&J Z.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain view

Relaxing and comfortable stay. Good communication from host. Be sure to follow the directions when driving to the house. Breakfast was delicious! We loved waking up with the birds in the morning!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

7 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

We stayed at this place for 3 days. The house is beautifully laid out to take in the picturesque landscape and the view was amazing. Vera and George very welcoming and attentive to everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna F.

1 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning View Peaceful Setting

There will not be enough beautiful things to say about Casa Sofia. The location is incredible. Situated on a rural farm 5 minutes from a major city – yet the mountain views and quiet setting make it feel like you are far from the hustle. Vera, the property owner, is kind and friendly and check-in/check-out were easy and seamless. Her home is beautiful – well equipped kitchen and lovely bathroom with natural light in the shower. There are mountain views from every room in the house. The high ceilings make it feel even more open to the outdoors. We visited Cachi Dam and Irazú Volcano – both worth seeing. Tip: buy tickets on-line for Irazú Volcano. We stayed 5 nights and wish we had stayed longer. Thank you Vera for sharing your home. We hope to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

iain c.

14 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect weekend in the mountains.

Works can not describe how spectacular the view is from the house. The house is very comfortable and well situated. Our hostess went out of her way to make sure we had everything we need. I highly recommend ordering breakfast one day. We wish we could of stayed longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bird watching paradise

We stayed for two nights and got up early each day to look at the birds. The location is beautiful, the views over the surrounding hills are amazing, and you can watch the parrots fly along the valley. The house has large picture windows and you can see the lights of Orosi in the valley in the evening. The house is bright and colorfully decorated and the kitchen has electric kettle, coffee maker, microwave, stove etc. and pots and pans if you want to cook (we ate out at Paraiso, about 15 minutes away).We did order the breakfast and the Tico breakfast was so huge that we saved some leftovers in the fridge for lunch. We cannot say enough nice things about this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

19 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Sofia is a wonderful property

Casa Sofia is a modern well appointed property that sits just below the crest of a hill. The views the southeast and south are absolutely stunning especially just after sunrise and approaching sunset. The mountains across the valley are lush and unspoiled. Photos really can’t do justice to the actual views from the property. The open concept living room, dining area and kitchen are good sized and four adults will not feel cramped. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking. If you are going to cook, we recommend the Walmart in Cartago for staples and the Saturday farmers market in Paraiso for fresh fruits and vegetables. The beds are very comfortable and there is plenty of storage space if you plan to stay for more than a few days. Onsite washer and dryer worked nicely for us. The owner, Vera, was on the property while we were there. She and her staff were extremely responsive to our communications - either in person or via messaging. We highly recommend a stay at Casa Sofia.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, relaxing stay!

Wow! What an absolutely perfect place to stay in the Orosi/Cartago area. The place was immaculately clean. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked for cooking. The view was INCREDIBLE!! The entire vibe of the place was unmatched by any other place I’ve stayed in Costa Rica. I will be back…SOON! We also enjoyed 90 minute massages by Mila. The caretaker Merari was so welcoming and lovely! Thank you, Vera, for sharing your home in paradise with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

25 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quite stay

Pictures don't do it justice! Fabulous views out every window. Calm and inviting decor, well appointed kitchen, cool nature-infused bathroom with a rain shower head. Vera can arrange massage, meal prep and other amenities. She was so helpful with suggestions of where to eat and what to do. Close to town but felt a world away. It was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed! We would definitely return to Casa Sofia.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klaus H.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Aussicht

Wir waren mit allem sehr zufrieden und können diese Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

19 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid Stay

If there is a perfect VRBO house, this is it. All details executed beautifully from architecture to management before even mentioning the exquisite location and vistas over the valley. Really appreciated the lovely fresh flower arrangement too. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Aliafzal B.

30 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking views

The villa is located high up in the mountains and the views from there are unbelievable. The property was beautiful and the owner and property manager were very prompt and helpful. Overall it was a great experience.

About the host

Hosted by Vera Bartzis

This house is our vacation home, to visit our family and spend time in exiting Costa Rica.
We are Canadian with Greek and Costa Rican background. We live in Hamilton, Canada.
We have two sons and five marvellous grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Our property is beside our father coffee farm.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the fresh air and most beautiful views of the mountains surrounding the Orosi Valley.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main

Second

1 bathroom

oversized bathroom

Spaces

About this property