Entire luxury private villa overlooking the Pacific with cook and onsite staff

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 85317 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Breakfast included

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province

Carrillo Beach6 min drive
Carrillo (PLD)6 min drive
Samara Beach10 min drive
Playa Barrigona43 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our beautiful and spectacular villa in the Nicoya Peninsula, one of the world's only five Blue Zones, creates the perfect setting for your dream holiday to Costa Rica. Built in an outstanding position above Puerto Carrillo on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Pacific coastline, Casa Iscaja has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and wonderful, welcoming living spaces finished with bespoke, elegant furniture and fittings. The breath-taking views from the generous terraces over the sparkling natural stone salt water infinity pool and lush vegetation to the ocean beyond are truly spectacular. Occasionally whales can be spotted from the terraces.

Designed by a well-known British architect, Casa Iscaja is contemporary in style with accents inspired by Costa Rican architecture. The house was completed in spring 2019 with interiors curated by a Nosara-based interior design agency using custom made furniture throughout.

You will find some of the most beautiful beaches that are also safe for swimming within easy reach of the house: Playa Carrillo and Playa Samara are 5 and 15 minutes away respectively and Camaronal which is amazing for surfing is also close by.

The area is also home to a wide and tempting variety of restaurants serving local, Japanese, Thai, French, Italian, Spanish and Mexican food.

There are a tremendous range of activities to enjoy and Gerardo and Elieth, our caretakers, will gladly help arrange any of the following for you:-

Surfing
Fishing
Diving and snorkeling
Horseback riding - you will be picked up from the house
Trekking/hiking/Zip lining
Bird watching
Whale watching - occasionally you can actually see them from our terraces!
Dolphin and turtle watching
Yoga sessions and massages can be arranged at the house
Visits to the Macaw Recovery network – rather wonderfully, macaws are now spotted regularly in the area.

Gerardo can also arrange for you to be collected from the airport and there are car rental agencies in Samara (Alamo and National) which usually can arrange for the car to be dropped off at the house.

Wonderful Elieth will make delicious breakfasts for you and can (after consultation) prepare lunch or dinner at extra cost. Groceries would then have to be purchased and provided by the guest.

Casa Iscaja is available for rent throughout the year and is perfect for private retreats as well as for families and friends. However, we would ask you to bear in mind that because of the location, the house is not recommended for children under the age of 3.

A 4 WD car is recommended.

The drive from Liberia (Guanacaste) Airport is under 2 hours and from San Jose (Juan Santamaria) Airport 4 hours.

We look forward to welcoming you to our small piece of Costa Rican paradise

Property manager

John and Carla Geensen

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

House has terraces with balustrades

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

It is agreed that all guests (and their guests) are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises and it´s contents.

The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest

Staff day off Sunday Kitchen: Staff only cleans breakfast dishes, not at other times Linen change 2x per week Daily light cleaning only of premises

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Puerto Carrillo

Located in Puerto Carrillo, this villa is near the beach. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jungle Butterfly Farm and Safari Surf School. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Carrillo Beach - 6 min drive
La Selva - 7 min drive
Samara Beach - 10 min drive
Buena Vista Beach - 41 min drive
Playa Barrigona - 43 min drive

Getting around

Nosara (NOB) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 16 min drive
Microbar - 16 min drive
Roots bakery & Cafe - 16 min drive
Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 15 min drive
Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Entire luxury private villa overlooking the Pacific with cook and onsite staff have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Entire luxury private villa overlooking the Pacific with cook and onsite staff pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Entire luxury private villa overlooking the Pacific with cook and onsite staff?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire luxury private villa overlooking the Pacific with cook and onsite staff?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Entire luxury private villa overlooking the Pacific with cook and onsite staff located?

This family-friendly Puerto Carrillo villa is located by the sea, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Carrillo Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal. Playa Islita and Buena Vista Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Mar 25, 2024

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

Amazing house and amazing vacation

We loved every minute of our vacation! The house is beautiful and I wish I could take the housekeepers home with me. We're all spoiled after they took care of cleaning everything all week! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Dec 11, 2023

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

Could not have asked for more

We stayed at the property with a group of friends and the entire trip was amazing. The house was well cared for, clean, and had everything we could have asked for. Gerardo and Eli were excellent managers at the property and help coordinate everything from airport transport to excursions. The breakfasts were amazing every morning. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Costa Rica!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Jun 26, 2023

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

Perfection

The house is exactly as listed. We loved everything about it, we were a family of 6 adults and there was plenty of room and privacy. We would spend mornings watching the birds and other animals and come home in the afternoon and do the same. Spent a lot of time swimming in the pool, reading and playing cards on the outside table. The view and the sound of the ocean never get old! Eli and Geraldo were a great help with arrangements for activities and rides to and from the airport. Eli cooked us wonderful breakfasts and a couple of dinners, she also did some laundry, which was very helpful. They were both fun to talk to and lovely to have around. There are plenty of great restaurants in the surrounding area, we loved going to Gusto on the Beach for lunch and using there beach club! You need 4 wheel drive for the road up to the house but it was in great shape!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Talia L.

Jun 1, 2023

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

Stunning property and outdoor experience

My family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) spent 6 days out of a 21 day trip to Costa Rica at Casa Iscaja. It was one of 4 properties we stayed at. Casa Iscaja is gorgeous. The architecture is beautiful. It felt very safe and we loved returning to it at the end of the day. The outdoor "feel" was wonderful. The pool and the views are exceptional for the area. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but here are a few areas of consideration: - The property managers only speak Spanish (keep in mind for communication) - We had some issues with scheduling dinner preparation. - We had to pick up and buy our own groceries for Eli to cook (We were told that we could have dinner prepared for a set investment + the cost of groceries but were unaware that we would have to find and purchase the groceries.) - 2 of the 3 downstairs rooms had unpleasant smells (unsure of origin), so our children shared a room to avoid them. Perhaps from the A/C? - The property managers felt a bit too “present” at times. Please note that they are lovely and kind people, just a privacy and comfort perspective. The owners were always very responsive both before and during our stay and appear to be very committed to a quality experience by guests.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnna M., United States

Apr 18, 2023

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

True Paradise

Our family of 7 - all adults- had the most amazing time at Casa Iscaja. The photos do not do the property justice. It is truly a beautiful home, well maintained and appointed, and in a great location. Although in more of a remote area - definitely need 4 wheel drive- it is close to anything you need. Gerardo and Elieth took excellent care of us from cooking breakfast, arranging activities, tidying up, and even doing laundry. We all felt spoiled! We ate at some amazing restaurants just a short drive away, took daily walks and explored the area around the home including the small beach, rocks and tide pools, and did a lot of relaxing around the pool. The views from the home are amazing and watching the wildlife, including the monkeys, was incredible. We can’t say enough about this home or vacation and plan to be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Carla Geensen

We have lived and traveled all over the world and decided that we would love to build a house in Costa Rica because of it's beauty, people, incredible nature and healthy lifestyle in one of the few Blue Zones in the world.