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Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff.

Wake up to bird songs or explore the jungle reserve with monkeys and toucans as your guides. Unwind by the pool or arrange for local adventures through our concierge.

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8 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff.

Upscale property in a beautiful, secluded mountain setting with panoramic vistas toward the ocean at Dominical. 8 BR total, 5 in the main house are included in the rental with 3 optional add-on guest rooms in the garden complex ($49 per room per night if occupied). We can comfortably accommodate 1-20 guests. In-ground pool, 12 person spa and chill out area in adjacent gardens. Fully staffed with daily breakfast included. Concierge, housekeeping, maintenance, evening cooks and security. The very well equipped main house (6000 sf/ on 3 levels) sits on a private jungle reserve of 66 acres which has 5 large waterfalls, jungle swimming holes, two rivers, spring fed creeks. There are tended hiking trails and quiet country roads. Los Aires is a bird watchers paradise. Monkeys and toucans frequent the property daily. Cool evening temperatures and warm days. Lots of jungle adventures and hiking/horseback riding. Close to the amazing Nauyaca Waterfalls, Dominical Beach and Guabo River rafting. Should you have difficulties while away from the house you can call our concierge for help. He is available 24 hours for any urgency. He will also help arrange activities, adventures, airport shuttles, local transport, meals, groceries, etc. We have two private drivers with luxury 7 pax SUV's available for airport pick up and daily transportation during your stay. We are 3.5 hours from SJO airport.

We have a CUSTOM CANCELLATION POLICY that changes seasonally. Holiday (Xmas/NewYears) cancellations made within 120 days of reservation will be refunded minus a $250 administrative fee. Date changes are permitted within 120 days of arrival and can be rescheduled within one year with $250 admin fee.

Don't miss the link at bottom of page to see the aerial video of the of this amazing home and property.

Please take note that while the map apps show our location perfectly the shortcut suggested is actually closed DO NOT turn off the highway in Platanillo. Add a stop at the church in Tinamastes then continue further up the highway and turn off at Alfombra.

Property manager

Stephen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: only in public areas. no smoking in guest rooms

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 6000 sq ft (557 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: supervision!! pool area and gardens are not gated

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: event fee may apply please ask.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Toucans Mountains Waterfalls Jungle Villa Mar/apr
Toucans Mountains Waterfalls Jungle w Full Staff. 30 off Mar/apr
Toucans Mountains Waterfalls Jungle Mar/apr
Toucans Mountains Waterfalls Jungle Villa Mar/apr
Toucans Mountains Waterfalls Jungle w Full Staff. 30 off Mar/apr
Toucans Mountains Waterfalls Jungle

About the neighborhood

Map
Dominical

What's nearby

  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 19 min drive
  • Parque Reptilandia - 20 min drive
  • Hacienda Baru - 22 min drive
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 27 min drive
  • Playa Dominical - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mirador La Palma - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Valle Encantado - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ricar2 Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff. located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Eco Chontales Waterfall, Nauyaca Waterfalls, and Parque Reptilandia. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Toucans, Mountains & Waterfalls! Jungle Villa, 5-8 BR, with full staff. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
Our group had an amazing time staying at this property. The property itself was great for the 10 of us, there were incredible views and the staff was so friendly. I would definitely recommend staying here if you are looking for a secluded getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Place is really nice but the best part is the on site stafff. We all had a wonderful and would definately come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Absolutely beautiful! This was an amazing stay for our family. I've never been more taken care of in any hotel or other lodging. Esteban made everything happen there. Interactive and giving but never intrusive. A truly beautiful place surrounded by nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NOT ENOUGH ADJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE SHOW AWESOME THIS PLACE IS!!!
We will NEVER forget this week!!! The House IS AMAZING... The staff is better. 5 Star service from Estephan and "The Ladies" and Juan and Alonso helped us with all our excursions. Breakfast every morning was a treat. THE JUNGLE is crazy good. Waterfalls and river exploring was so much fun. Shout out to enry and Norma at Dominical Adventures for the best surf lessons and instructors. Beyond everything we could have hoped for....we even met the owner while he was working on the property. You would have to be an idiot to not stay at Villa de Los Aries!!! Costa Rica...Pura Vida
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break 23'
our stay at the Villa was amazing. The house was just as the pictures show and more! the upkeep of the property is superb as the on site staff work hard to keep everything top notch and cater to the guests needs. Our family vacation exceeded our expectations and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, relaxing unbelievable staff!
There were 8 of us in 2 cars. The location the first time is a little fun to find but it is DEFINATELY worth it! Juan, Estaban the kitchen staff, housekeeper and chef were all amazing! We had them celebrate our daughter’s graduation from college with us! The views are unbelievable, Costa Rica snow and the sunsets! Great waterfalls, monkey watching, toucans in property. Grocery stores and fruit stands close - we would go back in a heart beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A slice of paradise
This is an absolutely amazing property. Pictures can’t do it justice. After a long ride from the airport to get there, we stepped onto the front porch all of our jaws dropped. We couldn’t believe we were staying in this place. Amazingly friendly and helpful staff, the property with these awesome hikes down to the river in the waterfalls. Unless you’re familiar with Costa Rica would definitely encourage you to rent the vehicle from the concierge or he will personally show for you wherever you want to go. He also help make any type of reservations, meals and anything else. Can’t say enough about the staff. Just double.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah and Dusty

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
From the minute we arrived we felt so welcome and taken care of. Alonso and the staff are so kind and always made themselves available to help us with whatever we needed. From night tours in the jungle to find little frogs, and wonderful meals it was heaven! We will definitely be back! Pita vida
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th time staying here, it gets better every time
Such a unique and amazing property. Breathtaking views, beautiful waterfalls , saw howler monkeys and toucans almost every day. The exceptional staff keep the house very clean and prepare a beautiful breakfast every morning to start the day right. We were able to reach Dominical and Uvita beaches, ziplining and mango river kayaking all within a short drive from the property. And also spent a couple days just relaxing in and beside the pool. It was my 4th time there and it never disappoints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to retreat
We so enjoyed our stay - the staff were terrific and really let us focus on our retreat time. Lovely, home-cooked meals and really thoughtful help from the house manager. Juan Jose went above and beyond to make sure our time was well-spent, and he's also a great driver if you need to add that on! Gorgeous views, very spacious, very clean, and loved that the staff skimmed the pool and tidied the grounds every day. Cool in the evenings and mornings and pleasant in the afternoons--we barely needed the AC in the rooms. Terrific people, great place, and we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary D., Fairview, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!
This property is amazing and everybody should experience it at least once! It sits on 60 acres of raw land with waterfalls, rivers and all kinds of fruit trees (including tiny pineapple growing out front). Jorge is the concierge and there everyday serving breakfast and helping with whatever you need. I highly recommend having the chef come in and prepare your dinners. She is an amazing cook! This property will not disappoint and we look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spencer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Time at Villa Los Aires
This was our second stay at the Villa and we enjoyed it immensely once again. 20 in our group ranging from ages 1 to 76. Beautiful property with great customer service by the whole staff. Needs are met promptly and any assistance you request is given their utmost attention. Breakfast by Yinnerie is always a delight and she is such a kind person. The whole staff is so accommodating and we have made great friends on both of our visits. Juan (Macho), Esteban, Maria and Sophia did such a great job engaging with us while not being over-intrusive. We are excited for our next trip to see everyone. Thanks again to Stephen for sharing his home with us for this vacation. Another job well done. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of heaven
We were a family of 7 so lots of space for all! After a long nighttime drive we arrived to this beautiful home, greeted by the amazing staff and owner. It really is a wonderful home and property where great memories were made and everyone one unwinded and relaxed and enjoyed the amenities the property offered. We did a few excursions - zip lining, ATVing, Beach and National Park but looked forward to returning to our”Costa Rican” home. The property has lots to discover - Esteban took us on a couple of hikes to the waterfalls - he is a fountain of information and we learned a lot about the fauna and flora. Breakfasts were delicious and plentiful . The beauty of this place, besides the scenery, is the amazing staff who were there for whatever we needed and felt like family during our stay. They went over and above, from changing a flat tire to being up for three who had to leave for home at 5:00 a.m. and having coffee and breakfast for them (told them not to get up - we would grab something ourselves) but there they were with big smiles on their faces. This was a true Costa Rican experience and would highly recommend it to everyone. I will warn you to be prepared for the drive to the property, 4 wheel drive a must - but isn’t this a part of the whole experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years family vacation
What a unique experience staying in a house surrounded by jungle. From the moment we arrived we were met by Esteban, who throughout our 8 day stay took care of our every need. The house is located on approximately 60 acres of lush vegetation that includes several waterfalls and streams. Howler monkeys and Toucans are common on the property. You can spend 2 days just exploring the waterfalls without leaving the property. There is also a wonderful pool to enjoy during the heat of the day. We had 17 people in our family group and still had room to stretch out. Yinnery is the cook that provides breakfast every morning and also will cook dinner on request. Her dinners are fantastic so I highly recommend booking her for some of your meals. The house cleaner is awesome, she cleans every room every day and the floors in the common area throughout the day. Juan is available to book excursions at your request. You will need a 4x4 vehicle to get to the property but it’s a great adventure driving to the house. The beach is a 20 minute drive and there are several restaurants close by. Overall this is a great property for fun and relaxation.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

janean m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We had such a great stay, it was hard to leave. This might not be for everyone because it is very rural, but it truly is paradise! You do need a four wheel drive, and you get used to the roads and driving quickly. If you like to hike and generally be outdoors, but then to swim and lounge in luxury, this place is for you. The staff is amazing. Usually at a VRBO you are totally self sufficient, but here you are pampered. Jorge even went with us to San Isidro to the farmer's market and brought us hiking and to one of the local waterfalls. He also assisted to rent cars and had them delivered to the Villa, and arranged for our pick up at the airport and delivery back for our flight. (which I also recommend) Our breakfasts were awesome, and the night staff were so attentive, making sure the hot tub was on if we wanted it, and lighting the tiki torches. The day staff cleaned our rooms daily and made the beds, and spit polished the entire place. Book Villa Los Aires, you will never regret it! (I also personally brought a small gift for each of the staff and envelopes so I could tip if I wanted to, and I definitely did, they were so fantastic!)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay in the clouds!
We had the most incredible stay at the Villa! That was unbelievable. We hired two of the staff to be our private drivers, and they have become lifelong friends! The long drive up the mountain was totally worth it . Plan to stay up there, because it is a long drive down the mountain. There are so many wonderful hikes to private waterfalls on the property. There is also access to horseback riding and atvs close by. Highly recommend following Stephan’s suggestions . He booked us the most incredible tours ! Stephan made sure our trip was perfect . The food that the villa cooked for us was plentiful and delicious . No need to go to restaurants. I Highly suggest hiring Juan and his father who work at the villa to be your private drivers . They were there every second that we needed them . They are the most caring and wonderful people you will ever meet . Esteban and Maria who work in the villa are also amazing. They made my children’s experience incredible !! We can’t say enough good things about the people of the villa . Stay here ! You will never regret it ! The bedrooms are spacious as well and the air conditioning is a plus !! We will be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tibbs A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Slice of Heaven
What a great experience! The house, property, and staff exceeded our expectations. The house is beautiful and looks even nicer than the pics on the website. We only had 8 in our group, so we had plenty of room. I could see this easily accommodating 20 people. Wifi and AC both worked great and we spent many hours in the pool and exploring the property. Loved going to sleep to the sound of howler monkeys and waking up to Toucans in the trees. We swam in the rivers, jumped off waterfall cliffs, and sampled many of the native fruits on the property. Maria cooked us fabulous meals, kept the house perfectly clean, and is such a wonderful person. Estaban took us on tours of the property and provided us with so many interesting facts about the plants, wildlife, and culture of Costa Rica. Both Estaban and Maria are wonderful people and made this a very special vacation for our family. We did explore Dominical, Uvita, and Manual Antonio during our stay, but our favorite times were spent together on the property. We've stayed at many VRBOs, but this was our favorite. Also, want to mention that the owner Stephen was great to work with. Very informative and always got back to us ASAP with questions. If you are considering a real Costa Rica vacation, you would have a hard time finding a better place than Villa Los Aires! We will be back next year. Pura Vida!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautiful Place, Long Drive
The villa is stunning. They have a waterfall about 10 minutes from behind the house. And a small one in the front of the house. We had fresh bananas every day. We had a maid service every day and had breakfast cooked every day. The cook was so beautiful, and she had a beautiful spirit, and she was so sweet. The maids were just as sweet. I’m going to miss Alonso and Stephen. They were accommodating and couldn’t have been better. Juan and Esteban were even better once Alonso and Stephen had left on their trip. Anything we needed, they were there, and they helped. No matter what! One of our cars got stuck, and they ended up helping us get it out of the mud and cleaned it off for us. The only thing I recommend is that you make sure if you rent this home, you are ready for that 3 1/2 to 4 Hour Dr. from the airport in SJO. Also, ensure that you are given 4 x 4 vehicles because the terrain is very rough going towards the Villa Road. And if you are sensitive to altitude, this is not the place for you. Many of us could not eat because of how High up we were, but the place is beautiful. Make sure you bring bug spray because the bugs love that house just as much as we did. We were able to see a sloth in the morning, and the toucans would wake us up every morning. I love this house. I wish it were not so far from the airport. I was also sensitive to the altitude so I experienced some medical issues but once I made it down to lower level I was fine. Once again the house is beautiful the house for beautiful the maid and the cooks were beautiful. We enjoyed it. They also threw me a birthday party that was so beautiful and lavish I appreciate it so so much. I wish I could go back lol.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing reunion week at the Villa
Five families rented the villa for a mini college reunion, in late July. We were 9 adults and 10 children ages 7-14. I can honestly say that every single person had a fantastic time! From the time we arrived and were greeted by Pablo, to the day we left, we felt like this was our second home. The staff is so kind and accommodating, helping us out with whatever we needed - from the big things like arranging transportation and activities, to the little things like hooking up a movie or getting a special dessert for the kids. Pablo in particular had so much patience with us as we tried to figure out what we wanted to do and the best way to do it. Getting consensus from 19 people is not easy and he always made sure we had all the options and information available. The house and surrounding area is magical. The kids spent hours in the pool and spotting reptiles, insects and birds around the property. The common central area is a great space where we could all hang out and catch up. We even watched a strong, (loud!) rainy-season storm come over the mountains from the comfort of the open-air living area. Definitely do the hike to the waterfall on the property, and try to get up early to do some bird-watching. Lastly, this review would not be complete without commending the cooking staff. Some of our group went deep-sea fishing one day and had great success, and Patricia prepared the fish for 2 days straight for us. Even the non-fish eaters loved it. Her meals, whether cooking from ingredients we provided or having her and her staff do it all, were excellent and totally worth the investment. It was so nice to not have to prepare meals after a long day of hiking or sightseeing. Finally, some tips. The drive into the Villa is not for the faint of heart. You definitely need a 4-wheel drive to manage the gravel and hills, and I would not recommend doing it in the dark. However, we heard horror stories before we left about driving in Costa Rica, but overall the main roads and traffic were fine (though we were there in off-season). Also, we were a little under-prepared for the amount of cash (US dollars) on hand we needed, so bring more than you think you need. This was the first trip for all of us to Costa Rica, but it won’t be our last! We hope to come back to the Villa soon! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paul M.

Nice private location
Property was beautiful. Getting to it was difficult as we arrived after dark. Villa was not searchable on GPS so I recommend searching Mirador Los Chorros - A restaurant in Alfombra about 10 minutes from the Villa. Call Pablo once you arrive there and he will happily meet you and guide you to villa. Also happens to be a great restaurant to watch a sunset! Drive along coastal highway was an easy 3 hour drive. Have small US bills for the 2 toll booths. Both our vehicles got ripped off on the change. Turn onto 243 for about 25 minutes. You will be happy you got the 4x4 car rental for the last 12 minutes on the dirt road. Pablo was helpful in recommending beaches and restaurants and activities. Playa Linda was nice and quiet but no restaurants or shops. Playa Dominical turned into our go to beach with plenty of restaurants and surf shops. Surf Boards are $10/day and boogie boards are $5/day. Parked right beside the beach so we didn't have any issues with theft. Hiked to the waterfalls on the property. Very beautiful and our 3 grandchildren (4,5 and 8) managed the hike and played in the creek for quite a while. Our group of 9 went zip lining at flight of the toucan ($45 each) plus $8 for the nature hike which was the only place in Costa Rica that we saw monkeys, sloths and a toucan. We ate at the villa 2 nights. Patricia is a very good cook. $20 per person for a 3 course meal was good value. Plenty of restaurants between villa and Dominical. Don't worry about the outside appearance of the restaurant. Food was good everywhere. Bring small American bills as only the tour operators will take 50 and 100 dollar bills. Exchange for $1 us is approximately 500 colons. You will not get us bills back and you will get ripped of on exchange so keep your payments as close to the cost as possible without getting too much change back. Nobody ever appeared to expect a tip but they were greatful to recieve them. Service was always good and cost was always low. They really want your business. Save $29us for the airport departure tax. Overall we had a very good experience. The people were friendly and we felt safe everywhere we went. We'll be back to costa rica again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Good trip
We stayed at Villa Los Aires in February 2014 for 6 nights. We had a great time. The use is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. Viviana and her husband did a great job accommodating us. They were extremely helpful and flexible with out big group of people. They did a great job cooking meals for us, and accommodating members of our group with food allergies. Viviana set up snorkeling and white water rafting trips for us, both of which we're amazing. She also recommending a certain company for zip lining which we ended up doing on our own. Again, it was an amazing time. We couldn't have asked for better caretakers. Here are a few things people may want to consider before renting: 1. One of the rooms in the main house does not have AC. 2. The weather was beautiful. No rain, no wind, sunny days, yet the house is in the mountains of Central America which is why I think we lost power almost everyday we were there. Once we lost power for about 12 hours, but according to Viviana the whole area did. It was from approximately 10pm to 10am. It must happen pretty often since all the rooms are equip with battery powered LED light strips which was helpful. The unhelpful thing is about half of them didn't work, and none of them worked in our room. To use the bathrooms we took pool water in a 5 gallon jug and hauled it up to our rooms to fill the toilet tank. We were okay with all of this because it's all part of the adventure. But I think it would be helpful for others to know. 2. The hot water didn't work in our bedroom for the first 2 days we're were there and the cold water didn't work in the upstairs bedroom the entire time we were there. 3. The hottub didn't work while we were there which out of everything was probably the one thing we were disappointed about. The nights were cool and it was perfect hottub weather. 4. One screen in our bedroom windows was old and had tears in it. One tear was quite large. 5. The chess set was ill maintained with spider webs all over it and debris on the board. 6. Their website says the hiking trails are maintained, but they are not. There is a large waterfall pictured on their website, but the trail is no longer there. We never found it after a day of hiking. We had a great time at Villa Los Aires. Thank you very much

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!
Although we had nonstop rain, our stay at the villa was amazing! Transportation was as prearranged and we are so grateful for the drivers getting us to the villa and to activities. Juan Jose, the manager, was easy to communicate with regarding meals and arranging activities. Esteban, the host, is a great source of information about the local flora and fauna(and a fun domino player), Yesenia kept the villa spotless as well as providing amazing meals with Yinnery. They were also kind enough to let a couple of us in the kitchen for a cooking lesson of local dishes(and kept their smiles!). We will definitely come back to enjoy this piece of paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Vacation
This was the most magical,special vacation we have ever been in. The property is amazing! Waterfalls, wildlife, beautiful views and house. I cannot begin to describe how wonderful the staff is. Attention to detail, always ready with information, friendly, enthusiastic and welcoming. If I could give this property 10 stars I would. The owner is extremely informative, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Villa
This villa and property exceeded our expectations. We loved the amazing staff. Maria was a wonderful cook and attended to all of our dietary needs. The complementary breakfast was substantial and included many local delights. Esteban was an awesome guide to show us around the property and introduced us to native plants and animals (including monkeys and sloths). Juan responds quickly and was able to shop and book excursions for the whole family. We did several day trips but our favorite days were spent hiking and relaxing at the villa. It is clear that the villa and surrounding property is well maintained and cared for by Stephen.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views
This remote location does not disappoint. If you love experiencing nature in God’s beautiful landscape this is your spot. JuanJose, Maria and staff took excellent care of us. Our family will always remember our special time in the Costa Rican jungle.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022