10 Reviews of Property 410630 in Dominical, Costa Rica

My wife and I arrived in the mid afternoon. It was a wonderful warm sunny day. As soon as we arrived on the property we were amazed. The grounds are kept perfectly, and the house was very clean. There were even towels neatly laid out by the poolside for us. The layout of the house itself is amazing. Everything needed to make cooking easy as far as utensils, pots, pans, and bowls (More importantly a corkscrew and wine glasses.) were there and easy to find.

During our stay we were fortunate enough to be visited by monkeys and toucans. There are lots of small lizards to keep you entertained while lounging by the pool even the odd tarantula and scorpion if you dare to head out at night armed with a flashlight. There is no need to go anywhere to watch the sunset. the evening views are very intense.

As far as activities go we were occupied. There are so many local attractions it was almost hard to decide what to do for the day. Go surfing, visit a park or reserve, go fishing, stay around the house and watch wildlife or sit by the pool and enjoy the sun. We did not make it to the Poza Azul swimming hole until our last day, but it is a great spot to cool off in the afternoons.

The only downside is that we had to leave.

Thank you very very much for maintaining such a beautiful and relaxing place.

We had a wonderful experience at your home during our 2 week stay there. We could not have asked for a better home, a better pool, a better view or better weather! The directions to the house were very good, though we did have the help of a GPS to Dominical, however one thing I would point out is that the restaurant road sign marking the turn off to the village of Poza has fallen down and is not visible when coming in from the north! We passed the sign the first time, and realizing we had gone too far turned around! The sign is visible when coming from the south direction so we did see it and made the correct turn to venture up the highway to the house! We were so impressed with the home and its grounds, so well kept and so beautiful with flowers, trees, shrubs. And so well maintained by the gardener, who is more than happy to help with whatever he can for you. I only wish I spoke fluent spanish so that I could have communicated with him better - however we did manage! Also the house was extremely clean and it was kept so by the weekly visit from the housekeeper! Our young children, ages 3 and 6 loved their vacation and would have been happy to sit by the pool all day long! They had a great time, and my daughter was reluctant to come out of the pool, only to eat, or to view a bird or a gecko that may have been spotted in the yard! We were lucky to spot many toucans, some white faced capuchin monkeys, a plethora of butterflies, including the blue morpho, and even a very large tarrantula lounging on the gate post one morning! We did venture on a few excursions, including a visit to some of the beaches and also to Manuel Antonio to the nature park. Costa Rica can become quite warm during mid day and so we found that when venturing out to tour it was best to do it early in the morning and then come home for the afternoon to lounge by the pool. We did enjoy quite a few restaurants in the area including San Clemente, Tortilla Flats, Marina Ballena, el Coco as well as a few in Manuel Antonio. We generally had no problems getting around Costa Rica by car, and everyone is friendly and willing to help if they can. At no time did we ever feel unsafe. It was a wonderful family vacation and we were very fortunate to have chosen such a beautiful location and a beautiful home. Thank you as well for the Welcome Basket we found on our arrival to the home, it was a welcome sight as we had arrived later than expected! Thank you!

Beautiful property inside and out. A little tricky to find but worth the effort. Everyone connected to the property were helpful and friendly. I would love to return and stay longer next time!

We were totally blown away by our stay at Casa de los Suenos! The property is beyond fabulous! The pictures we saw on the website truly do not do it justice, even though they are beautiful. The pool with view out to the ocean was something to wonderful to describe. The gorgeous flowers, birds and other wildlife seen around the property were outstanding.
Inside the home, you felt like the beauty of the outside was reflected within. The use of floor to ceiling glass throughout the back of the house gave one a constant view of the Pacific and the well maintained grounds. The kitchen was extremely well equipped, as were the bathrooms and other areas of the house and the entire facility was spotless. It is laid out perfectly, so that with two couples, each had privacy and a wonderful view of the pool & ocean.
We have stayed at many, supposedly 5 star properties with RCI, and this is far superior to any of those. We would love to return to this paradise again sometime.

The house is perfect, up on the mountain overlooking the Pacific so you get terrific sunsets. The house has everything you need. The area is suited for those wanting to explore and enjoy nature with many waterfalls, hikes, surfing, white-water rafting, snorkeling, etc. The weather during out stay in Jan was perfect.

Our recent trip to Costa Rica was a chance for our family of four to spend quality time together before both of our near-adult children graduate from college/law school. We chose Costa Rica as a destination that was fairly easy to travel to from our home in the States and as a locale with varied activities that all of us could enjoy. Although Casa de los Suenos looked like it would be a great place to stay and central to many of the locations we wanted to explore, the home, views and location exceeded our expectations!
We woke each morning to the sounds of the jungle around us and enjoyed our Costa Rican coffee while admiring the view of the Pacific. Like others who have stayed at Casa de los Suenos before us, we were lucky enough to see toucans and morpho butterflies, my husband saw two of the howler monkeys we heard every day, and many other birds and butterflies . The landscaping around the house and pool is gorgeous and we spent many hours just enjoying the pool, view, and sunsets from our very private patio. The road leading up to and beyond the house was great for long walks, bird watching and exploring.

We so appreciated that the house was stocked with coffee, milk, eggs and bread, crackers and cheese, and a couple bottles of wine as we arrived our first night after dark...unsure of where to get supplies until the next morning. On the recommendation of the owner and the concierge that works with the home management company, we found several very good restaurants near the home and in Domincal: La Parcela and Villas Rio Mar were both excellent and we also enjoyed the local flavor at Tortilla Flats and San Clemente in Dominical. There was a small seafood market just near the entrance to the road up the the house and we prepared fresh shrimp one night....the house was well stocked with all the cooking implements needed.

The concierge also helped us arrange a zipline canopy tour in nearby Quepos as well as a boat trip to Cano Island for snorkeling. The home owner helped put us in touch with Owen, who build the Ceiba tree platform...and three of the four of us climbed to the platform 100 feet above the jungle floor! An exhilarating once in a lifetime experience. We also found time to explore the beaches at Playa Hermosa and Play Dominicalito nearby. Something for everyone!

We highly recommend Casa de los Suenos for a Costa Rican getaway...the home is beautiful and wonderfully maintained ....and in such a beautiful location.

What a pleasure it was to stay at Casa de los Suenos!!! The trip to Dominicalito from San Jose was no problem at all and the directions were right on. The house of dreams was secluded on top of a mountain surrounded by jungle and had an amazing view of the coastline! The flowers and trees were all so vibrant and beautiful, they did an awesome job with the landscaping around the house! We heard howler monkeys every day and we were lucky enough to spot a couple one day! We saw tucans, baby turkeys, butterflies, frogs, monkeys, and all kinds of wildlife right from the house! The house itself was so cozy and welcoming.. the layout was very open and spacious.. and the decor was beautiful! We spent a lot of time in the crystal clear pool which was nice in the morning, after a day at the beach and even at night! Sunsets here are breathtaking!!! Casa de los Suenos is such a romantic place and having that kind of seclusion was so peaceful and allowed us to really relax which was a really nice treat! We visited during the beginning of the wet season so we LOVED the rainstorms at night and if it rained during the day it only lasted for a short time. Herrardo the groundskeeper was very helpful and showed us around the property naming all the plants and flowers. We ventured out to Playa Dominicalito and Hermosa which were both gorgeous beaches!!! We shopped at the local US style market in Uvita and they accepted USD. Prices are fair and there were plenty of souvenier shops around! We tried a little italian place in Uvita for my birthday called Piccola Italia which has AMAZING pizza! The locals were extremely nice and no one ever threatened us or made us feel uncomfortable. During our stay we got ENGAGED!!! What a wonderful place to remember where he proposed and I said YES!!! This has definitely been a vacation of a lifetime for us and we look forward to coming back to Casa de los Suenos in the near future!!!

Our vacation to Costa Rica would be at the top of the list as one of the best vacations ever! Casa de los Sueños instantly felt like home & was a beautiful villa located in the rainforest with views of the ocean & gorgeous sunsets. We stayed in the home for about a week & a half & would've liked to have stayed longer. When we arrived we couldn't believe how cozy the house was inside & how beautiful the landscaping was outside. You could see Tucans in the trees out back, Blue Morpho butterflies fluttering around & hear the Howler monkies talking to each other in the distance. The vegetation surrounding the property was very well taken care of, as well as the pool area. The wonderful groundskeeper took us for a hike around the property while telling us about the various local trees & plants, including the Tree of Life, the Ceiba...he was very knowledgable & made us feel right at home. We tried several local fruits from the vendors, shopped at the local markets & then brought our food back to cook & eat out on the relaxing patio. So thankful we had our camera with us the whole time, as we captured some breathtaking photos. We ate at several of the local restaurants, all of which had very fresh food & good cocktails...La Parcela, Tortilla Flats, Roca Verde & Spicy Coconut. Playa Hermosa & Playa Ballena (Whale's Tail), as well as other smaller beaches in the area, were nice spots to enjoy the water and watch the surfers. There was so much to see and do in the area & we enjoyed Casa de los Suenos so much that we spent all of our time relaxing, exploring & hanging out with the locals & never went on a guided tour. The day we left we started missing our time in Dominical...peaceful mornings drinking our Costa Rican coffee & fixing breakfast with food we had gotten from the local markets. Our leisurely afternoons hanging out at the beach, in the pool & exploring the local hangouts. And the wonderful evenings on the patio enjoying the sunset...couldn't have asked for a better vacation!