Reviews of Property: ... a bit of Bali in Costa Rica
Description
Estate, 3500 sq. ft.,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 3 Bathrooms
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities
mountain, near the ocean,
pool,
jacuzzi,
garden,
terrace
Rates
per property
(USD)
$400 -
$500/night
$2,800 - $4,500/week
$2,800 - $4,500/week
Pat Williamson
+1 409-632 0260
+011 506-8 812 8423
+011 506-8 812 8423
Speaks: English, Spanish
12 Reviews of Property 180055 in Dominical, Costa Rica
so fantastic it made me cry!
Review Submitted: January 17, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2008
This is going to take awhile.....I have so much to say about this stunning property. Following the homeowners very specific directions, you come upon the driveway into the property and it looks hidden and non descript. You turn off the coastal road and enter the property through a simple gate.......then you're eyes start to buldge because you can't believe this is where you have come to stay. A beautiful upward curving manicured tropical drive is lined with palm trees. This goes on for a good half of a mile as you ascend the reserve-like (I think it is a reserve - 50 acers) property. Then you see the house. Wow. I said to myself, "All my hard work in finding the perfect house for the perfect family vacation (my parents included) and I DID IT!" The house is soooo perfect. The photos say it all. It should be in architectural digest (remember David Bowie's house in Bali - this is as close as you'll come to it without traveling over the pacific). The views are stunning and dramatic. This is a great location for a photo shoot. I am an architectural designer and this was nirvana! I took soooo many pictures and hope to put them up on this site if there is a way to share them. Stop your search, I have done it for you (40 hours of house hunting - no kidding!) This is the place for you! The house itself is peaceful and secluded. Several mornings I woke up early and hiked up behind the house into the ancient forest to discover tree frogs, monkeys and toucans The dining is great in the dominical area and grocery shopping is 10 mins down the road. The caretakers are very enthusiastic and a wealth of information. Dominical is the place to go because it is still the unspoiled true Costa Rica. This may be over the top as far as a review but when you have a vacation this great after putting in so much time and energy you feel like you've won the Oscar for travel planning.
The small print: I am in no way related to or knew the homeowners when I booked this house. I just loved it in the photos and made the contact!
The small print: I am in no way related to or knew the homeowners when I booked this house. I just loved it in the photos and made the contact!
AMAZING
Review Submitted: September 11, 2009
Date of Stay: April 2009
We stayed at the Lattice House in April 2009 with a group of 4 couples.
The place is SIMPLY AMAZING…we were all blown away from the minute we pulled in the driveway and looked through the glass doors to the view of the pool and the ocean. The house is incredible. We were sad to leave and can’t wait to return.
The place is SIMPLY AMAZING…we were all blown away from the minute we pulled in the driveway and looked through the glass doors to the view of the pool and the ocean. The house is incredible. We were sad to leave and can’t wait to return.
Amazing
Review Submitted: February 3, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
I grew up in Costa Rica so my expectations were very high before arriving - and my expectations were exceeded in every way.
1) Absolutely spectacular location. The view is simply second to none.
2) The house is quiet and relatively isolated, but within easy access of great beaches and good restaurants
3) The house and amenities are top notch
4) Great pool, great BBQ, fabulous balconies. Well designed and comfortable
5) There is enough to do in the area to keep you busy, or you can do nothing if you please. Perfect.
I can't recommend the house enough and I'm likely to return. Getting there is easy - quick flight from San Jose to Palmar Sur and rental cars are easily accessible.
Bottom line: Fabulous
1) Absolutely spectacular location. The view is simply second to none.
2) The house is quiet and relatively isolated, but within easy access of great beaches and good restaurants
3) The house and amenities are top notch
4) Great pool, great BBQ, fabulous balconies. Well designed and comfortable
5) There is enough to do in the area to keep you busy, or you can do nothing if you please. Perfect.
I can't recommend the house enough and I'm likely to return. Getting there is easy - quick flight from San Jose to Palmar Sur and rental cars are easily accessible.
Bottom line: Fabulous
Simply Magical Home
Review Submitted: January 27, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
This place is just simply magical. The house itself is a beautiful wonder with windows and doors open to the beautiful scenes outdoors. It is very well equipped and furnished very comfortably inside and out.
The real appeal however is its exquisite location with howler monkeys every morning, butterflies, hummingbirds, toucans everywhere and just a drop dead gorgeous view of the beach and ocean. The arrangements were easy to make and the stay was just magnificent. I only wish I could have stayed longer...
The real appeal however is its exquisite location with howler monkeys every morning, butterflies, hummingbirds, toucans everywhere and just a drop dead gorgeous view of the beach and ocean. The arrangements were easy to make and the stay was just magnificent. I only wish I could have stayed longer...
This is the place
Review Submitted: January 25, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
We had a fabulous time at the Lattice House and highly recommend it to others who want to take a dream vacation to Costa Rica. It is an elegant place with a beautiful view in a great location surrounded by birds and howler monkeys. Day trips are easily accessible whether you want to go to the Oso Peninsula and Isla del Cano, snorkel or surf in the ocean or take a zip line tour in the jungle.
But beware, it is easy to decide not to go anyplace and just relax in this retreat in the midst of its own wildlife preserve. On the property there are lovely places to hike, you can swim in the pool, or relax on one of the decks with your camera in one hand, your binoculars hanging around your neck and a cup of coffee or glass of wine on the table beside you. Close by there are excellent places if you want to eat out and well stocked markets if you want to fix a nice meal on the veranda by the pool. Ours was a three generation family trip with teenagers, young adults as well as older adults – and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. So grab your bathing suit, binoculars, a good camera (you won’t believe what wonderful photos you can take there) and you’re ready to go.
Jan and Tim
But beware, it is easy to decide not to go anyplace and just relax in this retreat in the midst of its own wildlife preserve. On the property there are lovely places to hike, you can swim in the pool, or relax on one of the decks with your camera in one hand, your binoculars hanging around your neck and a cup of coffee or glass of wine on the table beside you. Close by there are excellent places if you want to eat out and well stocked markets if you want to fix a nice meal on the veranda by the pool. Ours was a three generation family trip with teenagers, young adults as well as older adults – and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. So grab your bathing suit, binoculars, a good camera (you won’t believe what wonderful photos you can take there) and you’re ready to go.
Jan and Tim
Jungle paradise
Review Submitted: January 19, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
We have rented homes in many countries and yet, this one has been the best so far. After a week of constant traveling to see the varied sights of Costa Rica, we were ready to settle down for some serious relaxation: and Lattice House delivered in spades. Every morning we heard the howler monkeys at sunrise, and every afternoon the Toucans came to visit the trees near the house. In between? Eye popping views and an endless array of interesting flowers, fruits, birds, animals and insects to marvel over. The view is breathtaking and we spent long hours just hanging at the edge of the pool admiring the Pacific - and when we got tired of that we would turn around and look for monkeys in the nearby trees! The house, grounds, and pool are all meticulously maintained and the local hosts are ready and willing to assist with any needs that you may have. The owner has left an extensive booklet of tips about the surrounding area which was very helpful. While none of us are surfers, the waves were great for boogey boarding (and the owner has a number of boogey boards available for use). On our list of "not to be missed" is the Horseback ride to Nauyaca Falls with Don Lilo (where you MUST jump off the waterfall!) and a visit to the french baker in Ojochal. While the bread is indeed tasty, I greatly enjoyed the experience of just FINDING him!
Paradise Found
Review Submitted: January 19, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2008
This is definitely a relaxing oasis.
The house is perfect for entertaining day and night.
Every room is decorated and stocked wonderfully. They thought of everything...Interesting books, magazines full of recipes in which we used daily and cable TV for late night viewing. A list of local restaurants was in the "House Book" that proved to be excellent suggestions.
The kitchen had everything we needed for every meal (when we cooked).
We spent most of our time outside. The view was spectacular morning noon and night. The pool was the perfect temprature all day. The BBQ pit was our stove of choice. The outside dining table created a tropical dining experience like no other.
The house was clean, maid service was available with an appointment.
We loved loved the house and would stay there again and again.
The house is perfect for entertaining day and night.
Every room is decorated and stocked wonderfully. They thought of everything...Interesting books, magazines full of recipes in which we used daily and cable TV for late night viewing. A list of local restaurants was in the "House Book" that proved to be excellent suggestions.
The kitchen had everything we needed for every meal (when we cooked).
We spent most of our time outside. The view was spectacular morning noon and night. The pool was the perfect temprature all day. The BBQ pit was our stove of choice. The outside dining table created a tropical dining experience like no other.
The house was clean, maid service was available with an appointment.
We loved loved the house and would stay there again and again.
Great house
Review Submitted: January 18, 2009
Date of Stay: December 2008
When we saw photographs of the Lattice House it struck a chord with us, and upon arrival it surpassed every expectation. The house is in perfect harmony with its surroundings and the views and private location are superb. The funishings are both comfortable and exceptionally beautiful with a first rate barbecue grill by an infinity pool that appears to dip into the Pacific Ocean. We were there the first week of Dec. 2008 with our adult children - 8 of us in all- had great weather, had fun at Hacienda Baru's zip lines and the horseback ride to Naucaya waterfalls, used boogie boards (that came with the house) at gorgeous beaches (not particularly good for sitting but great water and waves) and never had to drive more than 20 minutes to anything. The owner e-mails you a complete list of cafes (sodas), restaurants, activities, grocery stores and caterers. We had beaches to ourselves, there were very few tourists around which we liked. We stopped at Manuel Antonio on the way back to San Jose (4 1/2 hours to SJO) and it seemed like a zoo in comparison. If you like unspoiled beauty and monkeys and toucans in your backyard with a few low-key adventure companies thrown in, this is the place for you.
Heavenly
Review Submitted: January 18, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2008
First of all, let me simply say that our time at your magnificent
Lattice House was the best part of the best trip my family has ever taken... just being there.
We were moved by the spirit of the place. We were often stopped in our tracks by the beauty in every direction. The toucans in the morning and evening, the troops of howler monkeys, the gardens...perfect.
Every part of every day was charming. The house and all the systems worked perfectly.
We were late arriving, but Donna was there at sunset with the windows wide open, the fruit on the table tempting, and with a friendly welcome she was gone, leaving us to the jungle sounds and the wonder of the place.
There were several very good restaurants along the coast. And the fishing was extraordinary. My daughters caught their first sailfish!
Lattice House was the best part of the best trip my family has ever taken... just being there.
We were moved by the spirit of the place. We were often stopped in our tracks by the beauty in every direction. The toucans in the morning and evening, the troops of howler monkeys, the gardens...perfect.
Every part of every day was charming. The house and all the systems worked perfectly.
We were late arriving, but Donna was there at sunset with the windows wide open, the fruit on the table tempting, and with a friendly welcome she was gone, leaving us to the jungle sounds and the wonder of the place.
There were several very good restaurants along the coast. And the fishing was extraordinary. My daughters caught their first sailfish!
Lattice House
Review Submitted: January 17, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2008
Beautiful house with awesome views. Attentive care takers to care for our every want (massages, tours, dining). Far enough removed to enjoy the outside shower and copper tub (which was my favorite part) but close enough to stores and restaurants. Loved all of the monkeys, toucans and other wild life.
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