CoffeePlantation Villa, The Only One W Majestic Mountain AND Ocean Views & Tours | Villa in Atenas

10.0 (204 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Garabito Villa | CoffeePlantation Villa, The Only One W Majestic Mountain AND Ocean Views & Tours

3 Bedroom Villa in Garabito, Atenas

CASA LA FRONTERA DEL CIELO (The House Next To Heaven)
The Only One With Spectacular Views Of Mountains AND Pacific Ocean/Gulf of Nicoya
*** We are thrilled to share some exciting news with everyone considering a stay at our beautiful coffee-plantation villa in Atenas! We have just completed a full renovation of our pool area, including a brand new surface for both the pool and the surrounding deck, featuring an elegant non-slip finish. This upgrade is designed to enhance your experience and make your stay even more enjoyable! ***
You will believe it only when you see it! While the photos posted here provide a glimpse of the beauty, nothing compares to seeing the nearly 360 degrees of panoramas in person! This house sits standing watch at the top of a mountain, at an altitude of over 3200 feet, above the town of Atenas overlooking the great western valley that extends all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Located as it is at 'Heaven's doorstep', it has the most astonishing views found in Central America available right out of your living room, day or night. Not only can you see the Costa Rican lush (possessing all conceivable shades of green!) rainforest from most of the perimeter of the property, but can also take in the Pacific coast and ocean from your pool. Enjoy your very own private garden teeming with wildlife, vivid tropical flora and fruit trees including avocado, lemon, mango, banana, plantain, guava, coffee and other exotic delicacies. Watch and listen to the local wild birds as they sing and flit from tree to tree in the grove behind the house. (You'll be astounded at how close the little chicks get when they pay you a visit at the pool during one of Costa Rica's gentle rains.) Enjoy the soothing breezes from your hammock in the front of the house, or in the house’s unique reading room which allows you, while staying indoors, to enjoy the cross wind that comes up one side of the mountain and down the other. [National Geographic named Atenas as having the BEST climate in the world. Experience it for yourself!] And the vistas don’t quit. You can still drink them in during the unparalleled experience of your very own private 'jacuzzi with a view', or while bar-b-queuing or dining al fresco in the house’s veranda.
The house, which sleeps four to six people* (see below for details*), is itself an architectural marvel. The striking wrought iron winding staircase and railings naturally draw your eyes to the dramatic twenty-foot-high wood ceilings in the main house. The kitchen’s silver and gold-veined marble counters invite you to join your other guests to sit and share in a meal or cocktails. The open design of the reading room, with its large windows that make you feel like you are outside while still indoor, provides a road map to relaxation. Excellently appointed throughout, the house’s two bedrooms and three bathrooms are, likewise, marked by impressive attention to detail as evidenced by exquisite marble and wood finishes, and finely crafted furniture and fixtures.
**** We request that groups booking a stay at our property numbering over four individuals rent the casita in the back of the property in addition to the main house. Please note that access to the casita which you can see in some of the photos of the back of the property is NOT automatically granted to rentals of groups of four or less guests. The casita can be rented for a Flat Fee of $350.00 per booking - regardless of the length of stay. Groups numbering six or more guests are, without exceptions, required to rent the casita in addition to the main villa. ***
We suggest that our guests sample the following at least one evening during their stay with us: try the Jacuzzi while turning the outside lights off. On a cloudless night this will prove to be a truly transcendental experience. The beauty of the nighttime sky at our location on the mountaintop is striking. You will swear you can just stretch your hand and touch the ancient astronomers’ celestial sphere. (A sneak preview can be seen in one of our posted photos.) It’s one way to find out why we are named The House Next To Heaven.
A five minute drive to Atenas, but also, given its central location in the country, it is close to most of the main attractions in Costa Rica: including its volcanoes, butterfly gardens, rainforests equipped with canopy tours and zip lines waiting for you to explore them and, yes, it’s within driving distance of the famous Pacific coast beaches. Multiple tours in the area allow for boating, white water rafting, hiking, horseback riding, and so much more. For those seeking culture, Escazú (a sophisticated bilingual area of fabulous restaurants, stores, exclusive boutiques, English language bookstores and movies) is also a 45-minute drive away.
Explore Casa La Frontera del Cielo's location utilizing the interactive map application. Also, once you book with us, we will provide you with a link that will allow you to to see its close vicinity to all the local popular attractions!
You may also check out the interactive map on our Facebook page.
While there, view our slide show 'A Day at Casa La Frontera del Cielo'.
As an additional service to our house guests, we offer a fee-based airport pick up and drop-off to help you avoid the potential hassles involved in the transitions into and out of your time in Costa Rica (something to particularly consider when you have night-time travel plans, but a nice comfort to have in any event). We also provide car rentals and tours to all corners of the country, including the Poas and Arenal volcanoes, a 'crocodile tour' to Jaco, a tour to the La Paz Waterfall gardens, and tours custom made to our guests' requests throughout Costa Rica.
Your very own sanctum of peace in the middle of a rainforest paradise, the very next thing to being in Nirvana: Casa Frontera del Cielo, The House Next To Heaven …
* * * * * * - PLEASE NOTE - * * * * **
We can guarantee our guests absolute privacy during their stay as we DO NOT RENT INDIVIDUAL ROOMS, so there will NEVER be other guests sharing the property with you
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A WHOLE HOUSE RENTAL. WE DO NOT RENT INDIVIDUAL ROOMS OR THE GUEST HOUSE/CASITA INDEPENDENTLY OF THE WHOLE VILLA ***

This 3 Bedrooms Villa provides accommodation with Entertainment, TV, Private Pool, for your convenience. This Villa features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This Villa is less than 1 km from Garabito, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental Villa has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Villa has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Garabito. Enjoy your stay in Garabito at this Villa.

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Unique Amenities

  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • View
  • Private Pool
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Breakfast
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Other Policy 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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
Atenas, Costa Rica

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Mar 16, 2025 09:54:12 PM
Summary: Everything about this home was perfect for our family. We traveled with 3 adults and 3 teenagers, and we loved every second. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen and bathrooms are well appointed, and the view is even better than the photos. I think the pool is being renovated; even as it is now, we still really enjoyed it every afternoon. Atenas was a great base for our location (and the climate really is perfect). The amazing house managers, Sandra and Klaas, made this one of our best VRBO experiences ever. They arranged our rental car and went to the grocery for a few items before our arrival. We took full advantage of the tours they arrange, and I give them my highest recommendation. We did the in shore fishing (and caught 9 fish!), the coffee tour with lunch, the zip line tour, and the catamaran excursion. Each one was unique and fully exceeded our expectations. Based on our experience, I would guess any of the tours they arrange would be exceptional. We loved every second of our time in Costa Rica, and we definitely plan to be back.
Anne H. Anne H.
Mar 12, 2025 03:11:27 AM
Summary: The villa is beautiful...spacious, clean, comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of space to prepare meals. The property is fairly large, beautifully landscaped and of course the pool/hot tub is fantastic, as are the views. We would highly recommend!
Becky P. Becky P.
Feb 8, 2025 10:31:27 PM
Summary: The view was breathtaking as advertised. The property was comfortable and clean with plenty of space and a good kitchen. The weather is ideal - warm during the day and cool at night. The pool was once an infinity pool but is no longer, though the pictures in the listing lead us to believe that it was an infinity pool. You couldn't fill the pool because of the overflow drain. On one day, the solar pool heating was working, but on the other days it did not seem to be. The button for turning on the hot tub stopped working, and in order to turn the heat on and off, you had to go downstairs and turn on the valve at the gas tank and reset the breakers for the heater pump. Before we got instructions for that, it wasn't working well and required back and forth messaging with the property manager. Not ideal. But despite the hot tub and pool issues, we really enjoyed our stay.
Carolyn Kelly B. Carolyn Kelly B.
Jan 3, 2025 09:28:55 AM
Summary: The view was amazing, in all weather. We arrived very late at night and the arrangement for the keys and the groceries provided were extremely helpful and appreciated. A wonderful vacation spot.
sarah h. sarah h.
Dec 13, 2024 02:54:26 AM
Summary: Best place to be amazing property and amazing everything
vikas g. vikas g.
Dec 2, 2024 09:12:12 PM
Summary: We absolutely loved this place! Best views and sunsets ever and the owners were the best
TRACIE LAKIA B. TRACIE LAKIA B.
Nov 18, 2024 12:12:15 PM
Summary: The property was lovely. It is obvious that much love has gone into making this the haven that it is!
Teresa K. Teresa K.
Sep 10, 2024 03:14:13 AM
Summary: It is a beautiful property with amazing views. Communication with the host for booking and the manager for access and tours was top-notch. The tour and transportation providers were outstanding. The property is fairly comfortable. No air conditioner was not a problem with the elevation and availability of fans. The kitchen was well equipped. Word of caution: The exterior tiles around the pool and hot tub are unsuitable for walking on while wet and very slick when dry. When wet, bring your ice skates. Use caution to avoid slipping and failing if walking on this damp tile. Ask me how I know. It was the rainy season for our visit. We used bath towels to create a path to the hot tub for traction.
Dewey G. Dewey G.
Sep 1, 2024 02:42:37 AM
Summary: Property managers Sandra and Klaas made sure our stay was perfect! They helped us with excellent restaurant recommendations, booking tours and even a private Chef! They met us in town and led us to this gorgeous property and insured we got settled in properly. The property was spotless, spacious and everything worked well. The view from the Hot Tub and Pool is unbelievable, photos could never do it justice. Beds are comfortable, lots of towels and a fully appointed kitchen. The central location between San Jose, Arenal Volcano and the Beaches was perfect for our day tours. Privacy and the climate here are unbeatable. The mansion is amazing and with the attention to detail and excellent communication from Sandra and Klaas the wonderful memories made during our stay will be unforgettable! We would definitely book here again!
Steve W. Steve W.
Aug 5, 2024 11:38:04 AM
Summary: Our Family of 5 loved staying here for our summer vacation. The views and relaxing atmosphere made our trip. We enjoyed relaxing in the pool, hot tub, hammocks, and taking in nature and the views. Sandra was wonderful at helping us plan our trip and communication before we arrived and Marco and Klaas were great at taking us on tours. We had them pick us up at the airport, and took advantage of the grocery delivery and meal service which made for a stress free arrival and start to our vacation. I would definitely recommend using them for transportation and tours. Our favorite was zip lining. We can’t wait to visit Costa Rica again. Thanks for a wonderful trip!
Lauren J. Lauren J.

FAQ's

Is this Garabito villa pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Garabito villa have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Garabito villa has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Garabito villa?

Best-rates for the Garabito villa starts from $224 per night with includes Pool, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, View, Security/Safety, Breakfast, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Entertainment, TV, Private Pool, Oceanfront, Wellness Facilities, Laundry, Parking, Hot Tub, Kitchen StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Garabito villa a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Garabito villa wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Garabito villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Garabito villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Garabito villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Garabito villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Garabito villa are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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