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Overview
Pool
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Montezuma
  • Montezuma Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Montezuma Falls
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Piedra Colorada
    ‪22 min walk‬
  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pool, stunning ocean view, quiet, stairway to beach, ECO house

Since dec 2014 we work with a solar grid system for electricity. Hot water comes from a solar heater. Come and enjoy !

This lovely property is located on the cliffs above Playa Cedros. The large 22000 m2 lot ensures our guests complete privacy while not being isolated from other homes in the area. There are two homes on the property, ideal for friends and families with older children. The main house is a large studio with 1 queen bed, bathroom and kitchen. Living and dining areas are outside. It offers a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grill.
The second house is about 30 feet from the main house. It has a bedroom upstairs with a queen bed. The sink, toilet and rustic outdoor shower are on the first floor. Both houses back a wildlife corridor. Monkeys, iguanas, and agouti abound… There are many native fruit trees for our guests to enjoy. Ocean breezes keep the homes comfortable. 4X4 recommended.
Cabo Blanco National Park and the little town of Cabuya are just 4 km to the South - Cabuya is a great base for hiking, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, beach combing, wildlife watching and everything nature lovers are looking for. Montezuma is 3 km North and offers many restaurants and shops. You are minutes from one of the best beaches in our area. Playa Cedros is known for its' long surf break. Rio Cedros is a short distance away with a fresh water lagoon and waterfalls up river.

Property manager

Joachim

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montezuma

Located in Montezuma, this holiday home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Montezuma

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 36 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pool, stunning ocean view, quiet, stairway to beach, ECO house have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Pool, stunning ocean view, quiet, stairway to beach, ECO house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pool, stunning ocean view, quiet, stairway to beach, ECO house?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pool, stunning ocean view, quiet, stairway to beach, ECO house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pool, stunning ocean view, quiet, stairway to beach, ECO house located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Montezuma Beach, Montezuma Falls and Montezuma Catholic Church. Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma School are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Paradise in the jungle

Joaquim was a great host…very quick responses and provided excellent advice. The highlight was the privacy and immense beauty of the property. Wilderness abounds and comforts of the home and patio were ideal.Coast Rican wildlife had their home in the surrounding trees and ravines. Howler and white faced monkeys, birds of all types, coati, agouti, raccoons and other friends could be seen each day. The ocean and jungle views from the patio and pool area were magical. I got up at 5:30am everyday and watched sunrise while soaking in the pool and drinking coffee…it was heavenly.For timid drivers the road in is small and the driveway is quite steep; but each are easy to navigate. Natural breezes cools the home in the evenings and it can be quite hot over night. Take this as a positive in terms of enjoying the natural setting or a negative if air conditioning is your thing!The staircase to the beach is a great walk; and coming back up you are greeted by the refreshing pool at the top of the stairs. Montezuma is cute town with all the services you need and is a short 4 km drive. Cabuya is smaller but equal distance to the west. Near Montezuma try Soda Tipeca Las Palermas…great food and good prices!We truly loved our stay and have memories for life emerging from this portion of our Cosat Rica adventure.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin L.

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

Morning coffee with the monkeys

This is our 3rd trip to Costa Rica and our first time in Montezuma. This has been our favorite location and favorite place to stay. The setting is incredible! The pool was perfect for quick dips whenever we felt hot and offered amazing star gazing while floating on our backs. We woke up to the howlers then watched them in the trees off the deck while we had our coffee, and again in the evening as they came home. Lots of other birds, butterflies, and wildlife to see. Very much appreciated the binoculars because we forgot ours at home. Joachim is very responsive and allows for privacy. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Montezuma Mountain Top

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It's beautiful, quiet and very natural. The house had a nice layout that worked well for us - lots of outside time and space. We loved the pool overlooking the ocean. And, we had lots of animal neighbors stopping by - iguanas, monkeys, agoutis and the occasional coatimundi! We loved it.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Paradise in Montezuma

Beautiful place at the top of a hill overlooking the ocean. Lots of monkeys, iguanas, and other exotic wildlife. Joaquin was a great host. The pool was also a great addition.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., Washington, DC

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

Highly recommend!

My wife and I absolutely loved staying at Joachim’s property. You are surrounded by amazing wildlife, including monkeys, while also having a perfect panoramic view of the ocean. We loved exploring the nearby villages but were also content just relaxing at this amazing property. Joachim was very kind and helpful, as well as very responsive to all messages. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Wonderful hillside retreat, shared only with the wildlife

A simple open space to enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. We shared the hilltop with many white-faced and howler monkeys, iguana, a family of pizotes - Mom and 6 or 7 little pizote-kits, and the occasional sighting of an agouti. The pool was a beautiful space from which to view the ocean and the sunrise. In the evening, the large outdoor space was perfect for watching the sun settle over the neighboring hills. Joachim was an attentive but discreet host, making sure we had all we needed, and leaving us a wonderful home-baked loaf of bread one day. We utilized the small but well-stocked kitchen every day. The walk to the beach either down the steps or down the hill then back again was a good workout for the day. Cabuya was just a short drive away and had all the essentials - two grocery stores, a bakery and coffee shop and several restaurant-bars. Our one-week stay was far too short and we will be pestering Jaochim for dates for 2021, as soon as we get home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

gilles l.

superbe maison dans un cadre paradisiaque

le top et en plus, sans les moustiques !!! 4 jours passés début mars 2018
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gwilym G.

Excellent

The property was in excellent condition. The view and location were both amazing. Right on the monkey superhighway so wildlife in abundance. The road to the house had been recently resurfaced so while you need a 4x4 it is a straightforward drive. All in all, fabulous!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hugo B.

Peaceful, private, Garden of Eden with ocean view.

My wife and I rented Casa Joachim for 3 weeks and were in need of a real restful and peaceful vacation. Casa Joachim was perfect for us. I would describe the property as a honeymoon suite surrounded by jungle walls, sounds and sights, with ocean view, a private garden and a private pool. There is no need for any clothing due to the private location. Sleeping with the windows open allows the air to cool down at night, brings the jungle sounds into your room and lets you fall asleep with the sound of the crashing ocean waves below. Leanne the property manager, and her husband, are fabulous. They are so friendly and always ready to help and solve any problems. Leanne told us from which local fisherman to buy fish and when and where the farmers markets were. We did not go out for dinner once, but cooked every evening the most fantastic meals with local fish and local vegetables and herbs (we love cooking :-). The kitchen is small and modest, but has all the essentials to cook fabulous meals. The BBQ is fantastic. The bathroom is nice with a great shower and the bed is comfortable. The property is clean and well maintained. The pool is big and deep enough to swim laps and the ocean view from the pool is magical, especially on full moon evenings. The sunrises are spectacular. The setting of the surrounding jungle on one side and ocean on the other and the calming sounds of nature will be loved by anyone who is comfortable in nature, but can be overwhelming at night for hard core city folk. We saw many howler and white face monkeys some just a few yards away and named the big male Iguana who kept us company during the day, Igy. The pictures on the site do not do justice to the magnificent views and setting. You do need a 4x4 vehicle to get there. The location is ideal between the hippie town of Montezuma and the laid back Tico town of Cabuya.This is a dream property for nature loving honeymooners, honeymoon anniversaries or couples looking for a peaceful, private place. We called it our private Garden of Eden and plan to return next year. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jude R.

Everything about the experience was delightful

This house was ideal for our purposes. Our group included us -- a Canadian couple in our 60s -- and our son and his girlfriend in their thirties. We are huge travellers and almost always rent self-catering houses. We spent a week at Joachim's house over New Year's. Everything about the experience was delightful. Communications with Joachim and his house manager Leanne were reliable, responsive and informative. Leanne met us as promised and escorted us to the house, and then spent a good long time with us, giving us a thorough orientation and lots of tips about the area; and then she followed up by email a couple of times with extra information. We followed her recommendations for day trips and restaurants and they were right on. When the barbecue broke, she had it fixed the next day. Everything else worked. The fact that there are actually two houses, each with its own bathroom, makes it ideal for two couples. We spent lots of time together on the wonderful terrace but then were able to have privacy whenever we felt like it. The big house has a king-sized bed, the kitchen and terrace. The little house is basically a bedroom with a bathroom. Both houses are basically furnished but adequate. The terrace is large and very well furnished. We loved being able to simply lean over the railing and watch a wide variety of forest animals, including howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, iguanas and others forage within 20 feet of us. We also loved frequent dips in the pool, bird watching, and getting daily exercise walking down the hillside stairs to the beach, and back up again! But most of all we loved the privacy and the silence of the property. We were there for New Year's Eve. Montezuma (which is about 5 km north of the house) was bedlam, but up on the property we had a bird's eye view of the bay, the fireworks and the stars. It was perfectly peaceful. On New Year's Eve, we cooked ourselves a sumptuous meal, welcomed the new year and counted our blessings that we weren't in Montezuma. New Year's Day we lounged in hammocks, read books and drank delicious Haitian rum! This is not a five-star resort, so if that's what you're looking for, look elsewhere. But it is a gorgeous, well-maintained property with ecologically sound structures and it has everything it needs. We would highly recommend it for its simple efficiency, for the property and views, for being well-managed, and for the privacy. It is excellent value for the price.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gene S.

Fabulous!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 5-nights stay at Casa Joachim. The location was superb for exploring the southern Nicoya coast: We spent one day hiking Casa Blanco, another hiking Curu, an outing to Mal Pais/Santa Theresa and of course, Montezuma; other days just lounging about the casa. The views are spectacular, the wildlife is pervasive and the pool a welcome relief from hot and dusty days. We rented a 4-wheeler which I would recommend for climbing the ridge to Joachim's. The casa had all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. We only cooked breakfast but were tempted to grill something. We had a minor problem with the water flow which Leanne and Ron fixed promptly. Speaking of Leanne and Ron, our local hosts, they were very helpful, responsive and a pleasure to work with; as was Joachim. We look forward to a return visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre et Manon J.

Amazing view of the ocean!!

We stayed - a couple with 9 month old baby - at Joachim's house for one week right after spending 3 weeks at Jule's house (jungle artist house), down the hill (see other comment on airbnb.com). Communication with Joachim before our arrival was quick and easy. Leanne, the property manager, was immensly helpful before and during our stay, as well as the help from Ron, very appreciated. We loved staying here! It was comfortable and luxurious. Uphill - were the eagles fly - the view of the sea is remarquable! There was a little breeze making the air lighter. Regularly, the monkeys passed by in the trees near the house. We even saw whales outfar in the bay which was a great streak of luck. On the other side of the house, the view of the trees down below is also incredible and vast, beautiful during sunset. We went in the pool frequently and watched with fascination the tides change the scenery along the coastline below. We managed without a car for most of the week, although it must be much easier with one - the gate also being a 5 min walk (not flat) from the house. We had a car during the beginning of our stay. Afterwards, we managed to walk down to the beach road to take the bus to town - a 25 min downhill walk on a very dusty path. Some taxis (4WD) can give a ride back up to the house although a bit more expensive than usual rides. Some travel companies (ex. Montezuma Travel) arrange for a pick-up taxi at home for an extra 10$ when buying a minibus ticket to travel elswhere. This made our departure from Joachim's house much easier and less of a worry for finding local transportation on time. For us, it was much simpler staying in a one floor home, to move around with the baby.It was interesting to have tried different home settings in a similar area and we were very satisfied with our combination of choices.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre et Manon J.

Amazing ocean view!

We stayed - a couple with 9 month old baby - at Joachim's house for one week right after spending 3 weeks at Jule's house (jungle artist house), down the hill (see other comment on airbnb). Communication with Joachim before our arrival was quick and easy. Leanne, the property manager, was immensly helpful before and during our stay, as well as the help from Ron, very appreciated. We loved staying here! It was comfortable and luxurious. Uphill - were the eagles fly - the view of the sea is remarquable! There was a little breeze making the air lighter. Regularly, the monkeys passed by in the trees near the house. We even saw whales outfar in the bay which was a great streak of luck. On the other side of the house, the view of the trees down below is also incredible and vast, beautiful during sunset. We went in the pool frequently and watched with fascination the tides change the scenery along the coastline below. We managed without a car for most of the week, although it must be much easier with one - the gate also being a 5 min walk (not flat) from the house. We had a car during the beginning of our stay. Afterwards, we managed to walk down to the beach road to take the bus to town - a 25 min downhill walk on a very dusty path. Some taxis (4WD) can give a ride back up to the house although a bit more expensive than usual rides. Some travel companies (ex. Montezuma Travel) arrange for a pick-up taxi at home for an extra 10$ when buying a minibus ticket to travel elswhere. This made our departure from Joachim's house much easier and less of a worry for finding local transportation on time. For us, it was much simpler staying in a one floor home, to move around with the baby. It was interesting to have tried different home settings in a similar area and we were very satisfied with our combination of choices.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elise L.

AMAZING

The villa was beyond our expectations! A breathtaking view, VERY beautiful!! A very warm welcome, nice people!! I recommend it and I look forward to return myself!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte L.

Un paradis

Un site unique avec une vue magnifique sur la mer tout en étant adossée à la jungle. On y observe des singes, des oiseaux, des iguanes, un agouti, etc. La piscine est très agréable, très appréciée et bénéficie d'une magnifique vue sur la mer. La maison est confortable avec une terrasse très agréable. Le fait qu'il y ait deux maisons permet une certaine intimité à chaque couple même si la petite maison est plus rudimentaire que la grande. Leanne, une personne charmante et toujours disponible, nous a conduits dans une maison propre et décorée avec goût. Un restaurant local apprécié et pas cher à Cabuya: El Rancho Un bon restaurant à Montezuma: la playa de los Artistas. Il faut absolument un 4x4 pour monter le chemin pour se rendre à la maison et pour circuler dans les environs Brigitte et Bernard
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Above the clouds

You feel like a bird looking down on the beaches below right on the edge of a cliff in the jungle. Clean with lots of personal touches and a refreshing pool with hammocks makes this a perfect get away.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful view with spectacular sunsets.

My husband and I stayed for one week in December, 2010. The home was clean, quiet and in a great location for watching birds and wildlife. We enjoyed eating on the deck area with the ocean view, swimming in the outdoor pool and listening to all the sounds in the forests. During the day we went hiking in the woods, exploring beaches and spending time at a nearby waterfall. The caretaker greated us upon our arrival and provided helpful information about the area. We enjoyed the privacy of this location and appreciated the local hospitality. We're hoping to visit again soon. The sky is beautiful at night and sunrise in the morning is an event in itself.

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