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View the ocean and canopy from your balcony
Surfing beaches in Costa Rica is a 20 minute walk down
View of the beach from our shared HOA Mirador
Cosy kitchen
House is on own private 5 acres
Looking out towards canopy mountain side w/deck off living room
Upstairs master bedroom
Downstairs queen bed
Master Bath
Downstairs bathroom with separate shower
Flowers & lockable front gate
3 separate living spaces, up, down & tent platform
Relax in the kitchen/dining area.
Fresh bananas & lemons when in season
Love seat in in liv. room
Couch in Living room
House with attached tent platform
View out to ocean, but it is oftentimes a bit cloudy out there!
Fans throughout house & good natural breeze
Tent platform with large 2-room tent
Son enjoying his own space in the tent.
2 3-inch pads & sheets in tent
Upper portion of Mango Manor road
Fresh natural grass-fed lamb may be ordered from Owner's farm
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps7
- 3 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay
3 nights
12 Reviews of Property 945753 in Dominical, Costa Rica
Private location Great views of the jungle canopy and ocean beyond-Walk to Beach
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Dominical
Puntarenas
The Perfect Getaway!
Our stay here was absolutely lovely! The house is right in the middle of the jungle which makes you feel like you're in a tropical paradise. The views are stunningly beautiful and the house itself is very nice. The location is great because you're tucked away in the jungle, which gives you a great sense of privacy. At the same time, you're minutes away from the beach, as well as the town, so you don't have to go out of your way to get anywhere. There's a great kitchen area that was a lot of fun to cook in and the wrap around balcony is incredible! I think the balcony and views were two of our most favorite things about staying here. We saw so many colorful birds and butterflies outside in the front yard which was awesome. We even saw a sloth down the road on one of our walks to a nearby waterfall. There's a tent platform on the property that you can camp out in which was really cool and there's a downstairs room with two beds that makes it really easy to travel with friends and family. It was so nice to be able to just walk outside and have so many great trails for walking and hiking. It was also nice to be conveniently near the beach and all of the town's restaurants and stores. This was honestly the best vacation I have ever had. Costa Rica is a beautiful place and this house was the perfect home during our stay. If I ever get another chance to visit Costa Rica, I will definitely choose to stay at this wonderful vacation rental again.
Pura Vida! :)
Pura Vida! :)
Owner's Response: Thank you Brittany! I love sharing my Costa Rica home with people such as yourself who really appreciate the many wonderful aspects of this house and location.
Kathleen
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Dominical
Puntarenas
Purrrfect:)
This is one amazing place to stay. The house is beautiful and very comfortable. The most surprising part about this place is the view. There is a wide open jungle view that is breathtaking. You can hear howler monkeys faintly in the distance and also see some amazing exotic birds. We were very excited to spot a toucan the very first day we arrived. I would highly recommend this place as a vacation spot
Owner's Response: Thank you very much for your evaluation!
Kathleen
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Dominical
Puntarenas
Too hot, insufficient ventilation
This is a tough place to review for me. My family and I came intending to stay for a week, but left after one miserable night.
I had inquired about the temperatures there, and was assured that it was high enough in the mountains that it was plenty cool at night even without air conditioning. This made sense, so I accepted those assurances.
When we arrived, it was hotter than usual (~7 degrees hotter than average) and inside the house was quite hot. I wasn't worried though, as I assumed it would cool down overnight. But even with all the windows and doors open and the fans on it was still over 85 degrees in the house by 2 in the morning according to our thermometer.
My wife got sick from the heat and our baby cried throughout the night. We left the next morning and spent the day searching for different rental house. Eventually we found one on the beach that had air conditioning in one room and much better ventilation throughout the house, and had a much better experience.
I informed Kathleen that we had vacated the house, but she was unable to find someone else to rent the house. She offered a token refund of one night's fees, so we are out almost the full charge on this property that was unusable due to the heat.
Outside of the heat - the property seemed very nice. The downstairs room is separate from the upstairs quarters, which could be a little awkward depending on your needs. There were lots of orange trees around to pick from (though our kids were a bit nervous about the very large spiders camped out all over!) and the views are quite nice.
Kathleen has told me that nobody has complained of the heat before - so perhaps we just had bad luck with the weather. I'd bet at 10 degrees cooler we would have had a fine time here. But with external temperatures around 95 this house was brutally hot and completely unlivable.
I had inquired about the temperatures there, and was assured that it was high enough in the mountains that it was plenty cool at night even without air conditioning. This made sense, so I accepted those assurances.
When we arrived, it was hotter than usual (~7 degrees hotter than average) and inside the house was quite hot. I wasn't worried though, as I assumed it would cool down overnight. But even with all the windows and doors open and the fans on it was still over 85 degrees in the house by 2 in the morning according to our thermometer.
My wife got sick from the heat and our baby cried throughout the night. We left the next morning and spent the day searching for different rental house. Eventually we found one on the beach that had air conditioning in one room and much better ventilation throughout the house, and had a much better experience.
I informed Kathleen that we had vacated the house, but she was unable to find someone else to rent the house. She offered a token refund of one night's fees, so we are out almost the full charge on this property that was unusable due to the heat.
Outside of the heat - the property seemed very nice. The downstairs room is separate from the upstairs quarters, which could be a little awkward depending on your needs. There were lots of orange trees around to pick from (though our kids were a bit nervous about the very large spiders camped out all over!) and the views are quite nice.
Kathleen has told me that nobody has complained of the heat before - so perhaps we just had bad luck with the weather. I'd bet at 10 degrees cooler we would have had a fine time here. But with external temperatures around 95 this house was brutally hot and completely unlivable.
Owner's Response: I was very sorry to hear that this family felt the need to vacate the house after one night due to the high temperatures in Costa Rica that week. I refunded them for the night they stayed, even though I have no control over weather in the tropics. I do everything possible to make my guests comfortable, but they had already moved out by the time I heard from them. As the guest mentions, the temperature in Dominical the night he arrived was 95 degrees, and the normal for that time of year is 88. He knew this new house had large overhead fans in every room. I'm sure it was difficult for him to know ahead of time that his wife and three young children would be very heat sensitive. I do provide full and honest descriptions of the house.
I have personally stayed at Canopy Vista in all months of the year for the past 7 years and have never been uncomfortably warm there, especially with the sea breezes and screens on both sides of the house. Fans are located even on the balconies. The neighbors will concur that my home has the best ocean breezes of any at the Preserve. I have never had a guest complain about the heat or the ventilation at Canopy Vista.
This family was initially given several hundred dollars worth of discounts, and I also refunded them $135 for their 1 night's stay. They did not inform me of their hot weather concern until they had already booked another place and subsequently demanded a full refund. In addition to the discounts they had already received and the refund of their first night, I offered to give them a full refund if someone else could rent the days they had reserved.
I would certainly encourage any guests who come to Costa Rica during the high season to check out the temperature and humidity as part of their travel plans. Many places in Costa Rica have loud air conditions that recirculate dirty air. Those who wish to stay at Canopy Vista will be rewarded with a place where they have a unique opportunity to experience the rain forest and awaken to the sounds of exotic birds and monkeys calling from the jungle below.
I have personally stayed at Canopy Vista in all months of the year for the past 7 years and have never been uncomfortably warm there, especially with the sea breezes and screens on both sides of the house. Fans are located even on the balconies. The neighbors will concur that my home has the best ocean breezes of any at the Preserve. I have never had a guest complain about the heat or the ventilation at Canopy Vista.
This family was initially given several hundred dollars worth of discounts, and I also refunded them $135 for their 1 night's stay. They did not inform me of their hot weather concern until they had already booked another place and subsequently demanded a full refund. In addition to the discounts they had already received and the refund of their first night, I offered to give them a full refund if someone else could rent the days they had reserved.
I would certainly encourage any guests who come to Costa Rica during the high season to check out the temperature and humidity as part of their travel plans. Many places in Costa Rica have loud air conditions that recirculate dirty air. Those who wish to stay at Canopy Vista will be rewarded with a place where they have a unique opportunity to experience the rain forest and awaken to the sounds of exotic birds and monkeys calling from the jungle below.
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Dominical
Puntarenas
Too good to be true!!!
AMAZING PLACE : quiet, near to evrything (grocery and stores), incredibile view of RainForest and toucans, 360 degree view of the surrounding jungle. GO GO GO!!!!!!
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Dominical
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Too nice to be true!!!!!
This place is just AMAZING do not hesitate to go there!!! It is quiet, the house if perfect two rooms on two floors, a balcony 360 degree view of the surrounding jungle.Proximity to the the beach, grocery and stores!!!!
There is also a magnificient view of the GREAT VEGETATION of the Rainforest, you will see tucans (more than the Manuel Antonio Park!!!!) and butterflies.
There is also the mirador (5 minute walk from the house) that offert an incredebile point to view the sunset on the ocean.
So stop reading and book this place right away:)
Isabelle
There is also a magnificient view of the GREAT VEGETATION of the Rainforest, you will see tucans (more than the Manuel Antonio Park!!!!) and butterflies.
There is also the mirador (5 minute walk from the house) that offert an incredebile point to view the sunset on the ocean.
So stop reading and book this place right away:)
Isabelle
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for your review Isbelle! I'm staying here now with my own family for a couple of weeks, and it is easier to remember now why I invested all of my retirement money in this place. Today the kids & I went over to the reserve waterfall and took a natural shower. On the way we ran into a sloth and a block monkey-like thing & met some Canadians, Americans & Costa Ricans who are staying at another Reserve house.
When I get back I'll post a movie of my son doing yoga under the waterfall next to the huge red flowers. My other son went surfing & then got $35 massage in town & walked the 15 min back to the Roca Verde Restaurant to meet up with us.
Tonight I and the rest of my family all walked down to the Roca Verde Restaurant, where it is live music & party night. (Next Friday we'll go to the near by "Movies in the Jungle") Everyone is armed with flashlights & the kids can party as much as they want & then walk back home & mom doesn't have to worry about them driving. And they know they will have to be at least half-way sober to make it up the hill. This is what I call a family vacation!
Kathleen
When I get back I'll post a movie of my son doing yoga under the waterfall next to the huge red flowers. My other son went surfing & then got $35 massage in town & walked the 15 min back to the Roca Verde Restaurant to meet up with us.
Tonight I and the rest of my family all walked down to the Roca Verde Restaurant, where it is live music & party night. (Next Friday we'll go to the near by "Movies in the Jungle") Everyone is armed with flashlights & the kids can party as much as they want & then walk back home & mom doesn't have to worry about them driving. And they know they will have to be at least half-way sober to make it up the hill. This is what I call a family vacation!
Kathleen
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Exceeded our expectations - a wonderful stay
Truly one of the most lovely places we have visited. We were looking for a place that would allow us to get away from crowds and tourism, yet still be able to rent a surfboard, hang out on thebeach, go out for a few nice meals, and kick back and relax. We are already looking forward to our next visit to this unpretentious, well-cared-for, bright, clean, place. It was exactly as advertised. Kathleen was super-keen to help us by giving recommendations and advice for activities and tours if we wanted it. I would without a doubt recommend it to anyone looking to get "away from it all."
You will need a 4 by 4 vehicle to get up the road and to take you into the town of Dominical or any other places close by. Negotiating the rental in San Jose, making the 3.5 hour drive, and finding the house took a bit of effort, but it was without a doubt worth it for the amazing accommodations in the jungle. We will be back to this wonderful property.
You will need a 4 by 4 vehicle to get up the road and to take you into the town of Dominical or any other places close by. Negotiating the rental in San Jose, making the 3.5 hour drive, and finding the house took a bit of effort, but it was without a doubt worth it for the amazing accommodations in the jungle. We will be back to this wonderful property.
Owner's Response: I've enjoyed the beauty of Costa Rica for the past 6 years, and now I look forward to sharing it with travelers. Your comfort and enjoyment are my priorities! Glad to hear you'll be back.
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Dominical
Puntarenas
Rainforest Canopy View is Spectacular
The house is rightly named, "Canopy Vista", as the view of the rainforest canopy is spectacular. The patio that surrounds the upper story of the building on 3 sides allows a nearly 360 degree view of the surrounding jungle. And because the roof extends well beyond the the patio, you can see the views from a dry vantage point, even when it is raining (after all, you are in the middle of the jungle!).
The wildlife that can be seen from the house will include many birds and butterflies. Our favorite view tree was a lang-lang tree. It was about 20 mtrs east of the patio, and we could see tucans and adtari plus many others.
The early morning was an especially nice time to listen to the animals. We could hear all manner of birds, howler monkeys, as well as many other animals we were unable to identify.
The road outside the property allows exploration of the jungle. The banana, palm, and fruit trees, plus the flowering plants plants were truly beautiful. I was continually amazed at the long lines of leaf cutter ants as they industriously took provisions back to their nests.
The house is quite recently built and comfortable. The home is a great oasis from which to view the jungle.
Bill
The wildlife that can be seen from the house will include many birds and butterflies. Our favorite view tree was a lang-lang tree. It was about 20 mtrs east of the patio, and we could see tucans and adtari plus many others.
The early morning was an especially nice time to listen to the animals. We could hear all manner of birds, howler monkeys, as well as many other animals we were unable to identify.
The road outside the property allows exploration of the jungle. The banana, palm, and fruit trees, plus the flowering plants plants were truly beautiful. I was continually amazed at the long lines of leaf cutter ants as they industriously took provisions back to their nests.
The house is quite recently built and comfortable. The home is a great oasis from which to view the jungle.
Bill
Owner's Response: Bill,
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Come back again any time.
Kathleen
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Come back again any time.
Kathleen
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Dominical
Puntarenas
Great vacation
I visited the Canopy Vista when it was just a tent platform in 2008 and 2009. I really enjoyed both visits and the opportunities that the location of the vista provided. Dominical is a great town with excellent surfing beaches. The beach is only short walk downhill from the property. The beautiful views of the rainforest from the platform definitely make this an ideal vacation spot that I would recommend to anybody.
Owner's Response: Thanks for your review, Forrest!
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Dominical
Puntarenas
Beautiful Yellow Flower in the Jungle
When I first saw the house, I said "Wow!" It is a beautiful yellow "flower" in the jungle canopy. The immense vastness of beautiful life here is incredible! I found I wanted to be on one of the patios all the time, as I wanted to hear, feel and see the beautiful life around me. Seeing the tucans on the 'Tucan Tree", seeing the many birds from every vantage point. The flowers and the birds are so incredibly colorful! It is a great, peaceful location. The bananas that grow here are the best tasting bananas! The care-taker of the property would bring us all fresh bananas we could eat.
The house is the "fruit" of much thought and planing. It was great to have separate upstairs and downstairs living space. Then to top if off, there is the tent platform with a high roof over the place for a tent, with an enclosed bathroom for another living space. Come and see the beautiful living in another world for as long as you can.
If you feel that you "must" leave the area, there are many excursion adventures that you can go on, including the nearby beach. There is the "mirador" (only a 5 minute walk from the house) that will allow you to experience the sounds and smells of the ocean from a 200 mtr platform. It would be great for breakfast, lunch, or as a vantage point to view the sunset on the ocean.
Grateful for my experience,
Carol
The house is the "fruit" of much thought and planing. It was great to have separate upstairs and downstairs living space. Then to top if off, there is the tent platform with a high roof over the place for a tent, with an enclosed bathroom for another living space. Come and see the beautiful living in another world for as long as you can.
If you feel that you "must" leave the area, there are many excursion adventures that you can go on, including the nearby beach. There is the "mirador" (only a 5 minute walk from the house) that will allow you to experience the sounds and smells of the ocean from a 200 mtr platform. It would be great for breakfast, lunch, or as a vantage point to view the sunset on the ocean.
Grateful for my experience,
Carol
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Dominical
Puntarenas
Canopy Vista- Mui Bueno!
Our stay at Canopy Vista was indeed a unique and pleasant one. To begin with, the view is indeed as advertised. The cabina is not only confortable but has fantastic views out of all the windows. The setting of course is quite intimate.
Proximity to the Roca Verde restaurant on the beach was either by a brisk walk down (walking back up is a challenge and not recommended for those with any physical problems) or by car. Dominical is another 15 minute hike from the beach. Very beautiful. Restaurants for tomantic dinners are everywhere. Try it and find out for yourselves. The only concerns, like anywhere, are about petty theft..... so be wise in that regard.
Overall? An unforgettable experience and we will definitely make plans to come back.
Proximity to the Roca Verde restaurant on the beach was either by a brisk walk down (walking back up is a challenge and not recommended for those with any physical problems) or by car. Dominical is another 15 minute hike from the beach. Very beautiful. Restaurants for tomantic dinners are everywhere. Try it and find out for yourselves. The only concerns, like anywhere, are about petty theft..... so be wise in that regard.
Overall? An unforgettable experience and we will definitely make plans to come back.
Owner's Response: I'm hoping a "tomantic dinner" is as great as a "romantic dinner"! Thanks for your review Louis, and the little reality checks about some of the things to be aware of in a non-US travel experience.
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