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Family & pet friendly with Amazing View

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Almost every evening

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 436 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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none, Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province
  • Playa Boca de Barranca
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Puntarenas Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Caldera Port
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family & pet friendly with Amazing View

The property is located in the central Pacific area just up from the Puntarenas city area near the small town of San Miguel. We are approximately 1 hour from the San Jose airport or 2 hours from the Liberia airport.

It takes about 15 minutes to the ocean and around 25 minutes to downtown Puntarenas.

We have an infinity pool which overlooks the valley and the ocean.
The room is fully furnished and includes a small kitchenette, bathroom with shower, 2 double beds, a small dining area, a television and sitting area outside the cabin.

There is WiFi internet and telephone available.

We have contacts with several local cabbies that speak English. They will pick you up and drop you off at the airport and will also provide tours of the local attractions for much less than the tour companies. Some of the attractions are canopy tour (zip lining), volcanoes, national parks, coffee plantations, orchid farms, fishing, boat tour to Tortuga Island and many more. We have been on most of the tours and they are good.

On any given day, from the cabin, you can see a large variety of birds with many different colors.

Taxis are relatively cheap and there is a local bus which can be flagged down in front of the property and take you down to the center of Puntarenas for less than $1. The bus lets you off at a good sized market, stores for shopping and is close to the banks with ATM’s.
Close to our property (15 minutes away) there is a farmers market open Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings where you can buy most of the groceries you will need at reasonable prices.
US dollars and the local currency (colones) are used through out the country. If you need any other information let us know and we will get it for you.

Property manager

Ted & Irene Purnis

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barranca

Barranca is home to this cabin. Caldera Port and Puntarenas Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Boca de Barranca and Puntarenas Beach. NATUWA, Macaw Conservation Sanctuary and Balneario Las Musas are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours and other activities like birdwatching.
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Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Boca de Barranca - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Mata de Limón - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Puntarenas Beach - 18 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Caldera Port - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Puntarenas Pier - 27 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Y Marisqueria Tamba - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marisquería Los Pajaritos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita del Camionero - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Donde Sandy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marisquería Pajaritos 2 - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family & pet friendly with Amazing View have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family & pet friendly with Amazing View pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Family & pet friendly with Amazing View?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & pet friendly with Amazing View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & pet friendly with Amazing View located?

Situated in Barranca, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Playa Boca de Barranca, Puntarenas Beach and Playa Doña Ana. Playa Chacarita and Mata de Limón are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

A welcoming retreat with wonderful views

Ted & Irene were very welcoming hosts. Beautiful garden & great infinity swimming pool with panoramic views. Road up to accommodation is rough but will be paved soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

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

Excellent

Its a wonderful place and have beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Just a stop over

This property is nearly worth the price. We booked it for one night to break up a long drive. The grounds are pretty. The rooms are extremely outdated and could use an army of well trained cleaners. I rely on honest reviews when I book accommodations and I have provided an honest review here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lori R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Average

Property could use updating and better cleaning (cobwebs/ dead bugs). Beds are very firm, bedding could use updating. Exterior lighting is poor, something to keep in mind if you have sight or mobility issues. Tough to find, especially at night. Signage at road and better landmarks on HWY 1 would have been helpful. Ted is very kind, however we would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Nice place to be

Very nice place with a stunning view and the owner doing mostly everything to accommodate and please you. Need a car to get there and it is very secure and 10 to 15 minutes in car from most of the services in stores.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeri Jo B.

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

Great Stay

We stayed one night as a stop before the airport & flying home. Very clean, amazing view and infinity pool, and good communication from host. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T., Madison WI

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

Hilltop!

Clean, neat, functional, great view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby L.

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

Beautiful short stay

Such a nice little property. The view is ridiculous and Ted was super kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wilburn H.

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

Beautiful view! Lovely pool! And, very kind and helpful hosts!

Ted and Irene have a wonderful property in the hills, overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya, The grounds are lovely and green and are well kept by their friendly gardener. The rooms are like small, efficiency apts and you have all you need to make your stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

klacymorris M.

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

Cottage near Punteranas

The view from this property is fabulous. The studio cottage in which we stayed is simple but met all our needs including cooking our meals, After exploring the locale each day the infinity pool was a great way to relax.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Ryan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bit dated and a bit less clean than we like but spectacular view

The room was a bit dated and less clean than we would have preferred included some cobwebs on some of the appliances and some dead bugs around various places. The host was very friendly, great communication and easy process for check in and out. View from the property and the pool is truly spectacular. Little updating and or more frequent cleaning would go a long way here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephane T.

Presque qu'au paradis !!

Chambre propre et bien entretenue. Paysage et vue magnifique et que dire de la piscine.. Vraiment incroyable !!! Merci à Ted & Irene pour votre accueil si chaleureux, on se reverra bientôt!! 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nathanael L.

Excellent Host and a wonderful property.

We had a very nice stay and Ted and his wife were both very accommodating. The property was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richelle S., Calgary, Canada

Safe, clean, comfortable, and friendly

Ted and Irene's apartment-style accommodations are comfortable and modern, and the kitchen is very well equipped. My husband also said they have the best pillows ever! The infinity pool is gorgeous (definitely cooler than most places but you get used to it), and the view of Puente Arenas is incredible. Ted took us on a money tour where we got to hand-feed wild white-faced monkeys as they climbed on our shoulders - BEST part of our trip so far! And they suggested we go to the Natuwa reserve and it was definitely well worth going. We spent some time down by the cruise ships and took a stroll thru the aquarium which was a bit sad but worth the $10 if you have time to kill (the buildings are air-conditioned and have the best stuff to see). The road to San Hose (to the airport, Walmart, etc) is gorgeous. Good/smooth, twisty roads with great views of the hills and valleys. We also hung out by the town square of Esparza (next town over) one Friday night around supper time - the locals were out relaxing and visiting with each other, and we really enjoyed the peacefulness of it. Puenta Arenas isn't the place to go for gorgeous beaches, but it's an interesting place. Ted and Irene will answer any questions you have and are great hosts. We definitely recommend Iguana Negra!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha M.

Wonderful place

Came back for the visit. Friendly hosts, great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Infinity View In the Highlands

Ted & Irene have an inviting and friendly escape at the top of the hill and through the gate. The accommodations are simple and well maintained. The grounds are lush, clean & safe. We enjoyed the beautiful pool and patio. The up country of Barranca is convenient to many local sites and Ted/Irene can give you great advice. Take him up on his monkey tour! Thanks again for opening your home to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

kyle b.

Beautiful property with a great view

We stayed about 9 days & had a great time. The property is beautiful, the view from the pool is amazing, and the owners were very helpful & friendly. They arranged a snorkling trip that was a lot cheaper than what's available online & took us on a monkey tour. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful & affordable place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

John J.

Peaceful location with fabulous view from pool

A perfect place to stay and relax, with friendly helpful hosts. Lovely garden setting with plenty of bird life. Secure self contained Cabina very comfortable with useful kitchenette. Thanks Ted and Irene for perfect start to our trip in CR.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

AJ B., Ontario, Canada

Great location. Gorgeous view.

We had a great stay at iguana Negra. Ted & Irene are very gracious hosts who took care of our needs. They drove us to Puntarenas for our catamaran trip and was there waiting to pick us up. They have very good knowledge of the area and suggested some exciting side trips such as the monkey tour bird sanctuary. The view from their property over looking the ocean is incredible. The rooms were immaculate with well equipped kitchen facilities. We highly recommend staying at Iguana Negra in San Miguel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

It was a wonderful stay here!

We stayed here for 6 nights. We rented out 2 units for our family. We kept very busy everyday. Ted brought us to a place to feed monkeys and set us up with a boat ride to Tortuga Island for snorkeling and lunch which was a lot of fun! We visited Jaco twice during our stay once for the beach and once to go on an ATV ride. We also went to Monteverde for zip lining and hiking. It was a great location for a "home base" The units were comfortable and the pool was beautiful...sunsets were amazing. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alice A., Foley

Visiting Family

Stayed two weeks had a very wonderful time Beautiful vista injoyed the pool Would certainly stay there again
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha M.

Great place, wonderful views, friendly hosts

I spent 6 nights in this place in Dec 2016. The room was very well-lighted, spacious and clean, well-equipped, and having a fully functional kitchen. In the daytime, there was great views of the garden and the sea below. Ted and Irene were wonderful and helpful hosts. The location is suitable for day trips to either Monteverde or the beach. An ideal place for laying back and enjoying the sunshine and warmth of Costa Rica.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe N., Puerto Cortes,Honduras

We enjoyed our stay ,and the Place was perfect for us.....

Our stay at these well kept , and clean , Rental was perfect , with a view off a wide area , lots of thinks to do , from swimming ,to Ferry ride , and traveling the Country . Thank you for our , time , at your Place , Teresa & Joe from Honduras....................
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Great Hospitality!

First off, I want to say thank you to Ted and Irene. You were both more than friendly to my girlfriend and I and you were incredibly helpful as well. That being said, onto the review we go. This place was amazing. The infinity pool overlooks what may be the best sunset in Central America. The grounds are very well kept and the condos are incredibly clean. As mentioned above, Ted and Irene were super helpful. They had great advice on what to see and where to go while we were there and Ted even woke up at the crack of dawn to take us to a local spot where you can go feed some monkeys. It made our trip. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a place along the central pacific coast of Costa Rica. I know I'll be back if I'm ever in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kyle P., Exshaw Alberta

Clean and Friendly

Nice place, great view, and the owners were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

About the host

Hosted by Ted & Irene Purnis

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We are a retired couple from Canada. We love Costa Rica

Why they chose this property

We purchased the property overlooking the valley and ocean and custom built our house and the rental units

What makes this property unique

On the mountain overlooking the valley and the ocean. Located in a quiet neighborhood close to shopping and the beaches

Languages:

English, Spanish