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Front view of left half, stepless entry to porch is near the palm tree on left
Lower left roof is house, Irazu volcano in background (telefoto exaggerates)
25 ft. Orchid tree at entrance (not a true orchid) blooms half year
10 steps up from 2 car covered parking on right + 3-car porch level outdoor prkg
Front porch, outdoor kitchen to right and old ping pong table in background
Reviews
10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7149 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFi
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  • Gym
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  • Air conditioning
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Explore the area

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Los Angeles de Santo Domingo, Heredia
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Pedro Mall16 min drive
  • Popular LocationSabana Park17 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)43 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 1/2 child bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Flower gardens pool table 14 x 45 ft outdoor kitch 300+100 Mb fiber opt internet

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Here is the unedited review of house 573635 from the Kings of Florida:

'My husband and I traveled from Florida to Costa Rica for the Medical Tourism. We stayed here for 10 days and it was perfect. Very clean, quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend to anyone traveling there. Close enough to everything yet far enough away to relax at the end of the day. Everything you need. A true Home away from Home. The care takers are wonderful people. Very kind and helpful. It was a true pleasure to have met them. Highly Recommend!!!!' (end of Kings' review)

We will pick you up at our expense at the airport or car rental office so you will not have a problem finding the place. On your way from the airport we will also take you grocery shopping at a nice supermarket near the house. Agnes next door, a retired professor, gives Spanish lessons for $15 an hour for one person. If needed we will arrange a taxi back to the airport at your expense.

US owner offers this 3 1/2 BR 2 bath newly remodeled and expanded home on the east side of Santo Domingo, Heredia, on a half acre with ample flower gardens, fresh flowers every day, many kinds of birds in the yard (106 kinds identified so far), ideal year-round spring-like temperature zone, at an altitude 1500 ft above the mosquito zone. Spring weather year round (mid to high 70's/23-26 C, never too hot) 3 1/2 BR 2 Baths (showers only, no bathtub)--Pool table, ping pong table and huge outdoor kitchen, all on one floor, porch side entrance has no steps. Rich wood panels on high ceilings with large central skylight, ceiling fans in all rooms (opening window adjusts temperature with gentle natural breeze), 9-foot regulation mahogany pocket billiard table with one inch Italian slate, 45 by 14 ft skylighted teak ceiling front porch, outdoor kitchen with Weber for charcoal briquets and large gas grill and sink, New spinning exercise bike, sun porch ringed with flowers, large glassed-in separate dining room-office with large desk, computer monitor, printer, surrounded by walls of blooming flowers, guest parking, open floor plan, 300 Mbps fiber optic internet and cable TV, backup internet is 100 Mbps fiber optic, TWO simultaneous Wifi internet systems exclusive to this house (not shared with any other house) to drive ALL your devices simultaneously and run clear Skype/Whatsapp video calls, Youtube, Netflix, 55 inch smart TV hooked to wifi, sun porch with rocking chairs, gravity chairs, large umbrella and round table, views of coffee fields and surrounded by lawn and flower gardens, 20 minutes to the new (2013) Lincoln mall with first-run movies and top restaurants, 30 minutes to the new (2018) Oxigeno mall, 30 minutes to National Theater and the museums, 10 minutes to the Brumas del Zurqui coffee shop with the coffee judged best in the world in 2012, 14 minutes to the award winning Bougainvillea Hotel gardens and restaurant, 12 minutes to the Toucan Rescue Ranch exotic animal park. 15 minutes to the Bromelias del Rio restaurant and bakery, 18 minutes to the SIBU organic chocolate factory, restaurant and tour, 30 minutes to the Britt coffee tour farm and packing plant, 60 minutes to the Jungle Tram (Rainforest Adventures) or the ZooAve bird sanctuary, 1.5 hours to the Lankester Gardens or to the Sarchi woodworking town, 2.5 hours to either Atlantic or Pacific beaches. New teak cabinets, new teak bedframes with Guatemalan bedspreads, big closets, US appliances including new dishwasher (rare in Costa Rica), new clothes washer, electric dryer, kitchen eating bar for 6, functional stone fireplace (never used-never cold enough), new curtains, new (2022) spinning type exercise bicycle and weights, fully furnished and equipped, fully screened but well above the mosquito altitude zone, covered parking for 2 cars, electric gate with remote control, part time handyman-gardener-mechanic, sleeps 6, just bring your wireless devices and clothes, No smoking No pets.

Property manager

Steven Huffstutlar

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pará

Located in Pará, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Multiplaza Mall Escazu are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sabana Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Museo de Insectos. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Los Angeles de Santo Domingo, Heredia

What's nearby

  • National Theater - 13 min drive
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 14 min drive
  • University of Costa Rica - 15 min drive
  • San Pedro Mall - 16 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 15 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurantey Marisqueria Genio's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda Doña Marlen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lechuza Vegana #2 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Granjero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bromelias Del Río - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Flower gardens pool table 14 x 45 ft outdoor kitch 300+100 Mb fiber opt internet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Flower gardens pool table 14 x 45 ft outdoor kitch 300+100 Mb fiber opt internet?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flower gardens pool table 14 x 45 ft outdoor kitch 300+100 Mb fiber opt internet?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Flower gardens pool table 14 x 45 ft outdoor kitch 300+100 Mb fiber opt internet located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lincoln Plaza, Walk of Flowers Mall, and Universidad Nacional. Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma and Saprissa Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C., COLORADO SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Peaceful, Comfortable, Well-Furnished Home
I second everything said in previous reviews about this home, it's peaceful location, and it's wonderful host. Steve has furnished the house with everything anyone could need. One time I thought I finally found something that was missing (a potato masher), but upon further searching found three! Steve lives in another unit on sight but is never obtrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with him when he did visit us and appreciated not one but two tours of the area as well as lunch at the Bougainville Hotel. My favorite part of the home is the lovely veranda furnished with Costa Rican leather rockers. I spent early mornings drinking coffee and listening and watching the birds. It was so peaceful. My husband and I also enjoyed playing ping pong on the veranda and playing pool. The internet which is now on fiber optic works perfect for anyone needing to work from home. If you just want a quiet place to stay with the best climate in the country, this is the spot. We will definitely be returning. Thanks, Steve, for your friendship and all your help in making our stay memorable.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful hidden gem, highly recommended!
Beautiful property, plenty of natural light most of the home, lots of outdoor space and natural vegetation, far enough away from the city to feel like a little sanctuary, but close enough to plenty of restaurants, super markets, farmer's market, and anything else you might need. Great selection of movies (DVDs) for everybody, pool table, ping pong table, a nice porch to watch the sunset and see rainbows from. Steve (the owner) made us feel right at home, he was always making sure we had everything we needed (and more), he gave us tips on fun local things to do, and he just made our stay truly amazing. We highly recommend staying at this property, we'd definitely come back, it was perfect for our family of 4 (kids 9 & 2), we had no issues doing remote work and remote school during our long stay (the office space is beautiful, surrounded by windows to enjoy the sunsets, the rain, the butterflies, the birds -lots of them-, makes you forget you're working or doing homework)... We'll miss this place a lot, it was a great find, a hidden gem. Thank you so much Steve! Pura Vida!, we'll be seeing you again soon for sure!!!
Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Beautiful place and very nice owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay !
It was a lovely, spacious, homey home and kid-friendly ! We loved being so close to the Britt coffee tour and the Bougenvilla hotel. The host was very gracious and helpful. It was a a great first stop to our Costa Rica experience.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rey S.

Relaxing
Great place ,very private
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jack F.

Comfortable and spacious...A truly interesting and unique place. We really enjoyed it.
We stayed at this home for 10 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The climate was perfect (a lot of rain, but hey, its the rainy season). The three plus bedroom two bath home has large rooms and plenty of them. Excellent High speed/Wi-Fi (we encountered zero buffering when streaming Netflix and/or websites). My first impression was not as positive, because the house could use some cosmetic updating (floor tile in main area is old,and looks it....the master bath looks out of date also, but works fine,). Despite looking a little worn on first impression, we rapidly became very comfortable here.....Everything worked great, the pool table provided an interesting way to spend a few minutes each day (not totally level....but then they rarely are...I would recommend that Steven get a pro in to make it roll true, but as is, it was quite servicable). We spent most of the daylight hours out front on the wonderful covered veranda....there is a nice view across the valley to the east, and the grounds have beautiful flowering plants, birds and hummingbirds. Eduardo and Agnes, who look after the place, were both friendly and helpful and always available to provide advice, directions, etc. I took a few Spanish lessons from Agnes, who is a well educated and fascinating person and a fully qualified language teacher (in several languages)...I really enjoyed our talks/lessons...they were both interesting and helpful. Overall a wonderful experience and a good value. We felt, and were, totally safe, secure and comfortable during our stay. We had a wonderful ten days with no problems or complaints. Hated to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marci M., High River, Alberta, Canada

Had all the basic necessities for an enjoyable stay.
Steven is an excellent host! Very quick to respond and has many people in place to assist if anything is needed.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

maureen p.

SecondTimeRound was 5-Star AGAIN !!! * * * * *
We're a 3-Generation Family who were LUCKY enough to again find,for the second year in a row,Steve's-Super-StayPlace for two months... ( Christmas Season 2017). His home is very,very ROOMY... & COZY at the same time.It has SO many extra useful,intriguing and interesting features that it's hard to list them all ,but here's a few: OUTDOORS: HugeDeck& Kitchen-BBQ Area,Gardens&Flowers,Birds,Sunsets,Deck Chairs & PingPongTable. INDOORS: Large PoolTable,3BigBdrms;very Bright&Airy Dining Area:VERY large&handy BAR area;great Wifi& TVconnection;VERY well-stocked kitchen;VG supply of Linens for a lg.group...the list could go on&on... ....Biggest asset is Steve,himself...and his support group who take care of the unexpected and give a terrific personal touch. We'll always appreciate Steve's concerned nature and his knowledge of all-things-CostaRica !!! Plus,he's a relaxed sort of guy and became a friend in the process. HighFive to a GoodGuy and a CozyCasaGrande!!! Adios& PuraVida Steve,from the PanekPeople,Alberta Canada
Stayed 61 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Damian S.

Great house and great owner
We stayed in Steve's house for three months and it served us really well as a large-ish family. Steve must be the most helpful host that I have ever come across in these circumstances, with torrents of information available both before and during the stay. The house is great and the pool and table tennis tables a real boon. Heavy rain on a tin roof is an interesting experience, but that is Costa Rica for you. For us, with a longer stay and the demands of work and children's homework, the broadband was sketchy but perhaps we were just unlucky. Eduardo, the neighbour and "onsite" manager, was really helpful as well. An ideal and peaceful place if you are spending a little time in Heredia.
Stayed 88 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

A Second Home
Staying at this property felt like home to us. It is safely located at the end of road in a gated lot. The weather is beautiful and air conditioning is not needed in the house at all. There are fans throughout the house but your best bet is to open the screened in windows and let the beautiful, cool breeze blow through the house. The property is exactly as described and the wifi works very very well. I was pregnant and planning on delivering our daughter at CIMA which as the crow flies is close but it is a quite a drive (even for my Costa Rican husband) through San Jose. Steve, the owner, took the time to show us his favorite routes to get through the city from his house. He was very considerate throughout our entire trip and he makes sure that you have everything you need. If Steve can figure out a way to help, he will! He's just a great guy. I strongly recommend this property!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

andre d.

The house the owner the ambiance were way above what we expected. We highly recommand this place.
Everything we wanted and more. The owner became a fiend and really wanted us to be happy in house and we were.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN D.

Absolutely wonderful place to stay....
We stayed in this lovely house for four weeks and totally loved every minutes ..... The house itself is warm and inviting..... The grounds are beautiful and the weather perfect..... The owner sends you a PDF file with an extensive list of things to see and do as well as information on food , banking and Costa Rican life. Steve ( and Edwardo) were very helpful and went above and beyond to accommodate and make our Costa Rican vacation a marvellous experience. We would definitely recomend this place to everybody and hope to go again ourselves .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

william b.

Wonderful Retreat for Three week Stay
A perfect option for relaxed living in beautiful setting. The house, furnishings, appliances are all excellent. The kitchen has everything you need. I found myself particularly drawn to sitting on the large and beautiful front porch to read and to be entertained by a variety of birds. Owner Steve is great to work with and his written suggestions of nearby "things to do" and places to see was a real plus. The manager, who is the next door neighbor, is unusually nice and helpful. I could not be more satisfied and I highly recommend this property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Fantastic 2 month stay in warm Costa Rica
Great place to stay. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our 2 month stay here. It is a clean and quiet place to stay just far enough outside the city with no traffic yet only 10 minutes to the large mall and San Jose access. It has wireless internet access, cable TV (46” flat screen), beautiful front porch with outdoor kitchen, full sized appliances including washer and dryer with three bedroom and two baths. Enough room for the whole family. Owner Steve is very helpful and always accessible to answer any questions. The yard is beautiful with many flowers and hummingbirds visiting every morning. The groundskeeper on site was very helpful with any needs we had. I highly recommend staying here if you are visiting CR. It’s a great value and we will be back on our next visit. Also, ask the owner about his car rentals. Very reasonable compared to renting from the rental cars companies. Thanks Steve AAA+++
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawna K., Hudson

Highly Recommended !!!!!!!!!! A+
My husband and I traveled from Florida to Costa Rica for the Medical Tourism. We stayed here for 10 days and it was perfect. Very clean, quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend to anyone traveling there. Close enough to everything yet far enough away to relax at the end of the day. Everything you need. A true Home away from Home. The care takers are wonderful people. Very kind and helpful. It was a true pleasure to have met them. Highly Recommend!!!!

About the host

Hosted by Steven Huffstutlar

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I am retired from overseas consulting work in agriculture and road projects. I grew up in California (BA from UC Berkeley ). I have managed my own rentals for 30+ years. I have lived in Costa Rica for 26 of the past 38 years, having come here in 1984 to manage an agricultural project for the US Embassy. I spend part of the year in California with the grandchildren. I have gone through all the residency requirements for Costa Rica and can offer general and residency advice about visiting and living in Costa Rica (I will e-mail you my personal 40 page Central Valley tourist guide upon booking). Since retiring I remodeled this passive solar mahogany and teak lined house surrounded by mountains, rainbows, forest, and vast skies, with inside temperatures in the high 70's-F/23-26-C year round. No need for air conditioning or heat, inside temperatures are adjusted by opening and closing screened windows for cooling by mild natural breezes.

Why they chose this property

I lived at the beach in Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio) and after a couple of years found the hot weather was uncomfortable and getting gradually worse. Then I moved to 900 meters altitude in San Antonio de Belen (Cariari) and found temperatures there were also uncomfortable. This location at about 1150 meters altitude (3700 ft) has great year round spring weather and is close to San Jose area attractions, and is much less crowded, hot, polluted, expensive and congested than the other side of the valley such as Santana and Rohrmoser-Escazu. I left California's urban congestion to find an idyllic place like this. Located at the end of a quiet country lane between two rivers, the surrounding properties on three sides are undeveloped farms or private gardens. We are visited by flocks of noisy green parrots during parts of the year, along with occasional Montezuma's Oropendulas, mot mots and orioles. This is the resident nesting territory of Great Kiskadee, yellow social flycatchers, brown and white jays, Yiguirros (Clay Colored Robins, the Costa Rican national bird) , Chacalacas, blue gray tanagers, and hummingbirds. Buzzards and hawks patrolling our two nearby rivers treat us to flying ballets all day long. At any one time we have several nests close to the house, and 106 kinds of birds have been identified on this property in one 30 day period.

What makes this property unique

We will pick you up at our expense at the airport or car rental office so you will not have a problem finding the place. On your way from the airport we will also take you grocery shopping at a nice supermarket near the house. Neighbor Agnes, a retired professor, gives Spanish lessons for $15 an hour for one person. If needed, we will arrange a taxi (for you to pay) for you to return to the airport. This house has a huge outdoor kitchen, a mahogany pool table and ping pong table and a glassed-in dining room-office surrounded by lawn and a riot of colorful flowers year round. The roomy master bedroom has its own bathroom but the other two bedrooms are comparatively small and share a bath. Closets are very ample. There are two queen beds in teak frames and one double bed in teak frame, and one single bed. All have high count US cotton sheets and colorful handmade Guatemalan bedspreads. There is no tub, only 2 showers, but there is a bidet in the master bath. The sun porch just off the outdoor kitchen is protected by a hedge of pink bougainvilleas (where birds nest) and has a large umbrella and round table that seats 6. Full set of US appliances, including a new clothes washer, new refrigerator and older electric dryer, and a new dishwasher (a rare appliance in Costa Rica), every kitchen gadget, new 55 inch LED smart TV hooked to cable, wifi, and DVD. The office has a 47 inch computer monitor and printer. Covered parking for two cars and outdoor parking for guest vehicles. One outdoor parking space is on the house level with no steps up. We have 2 fiber optic internet services exclusive to this house, one at 300 mbps and the other at 100 mbps.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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