Relax with your whole family and friends at this elegant, peaceful, relaxing and fun place to stay. The space Located only 25 miles from the San Jose Airport, this elegant, custom built 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is located in Antigua del Valle, a private, gated boutique community in the mountains of Atenas with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. This home is considered by many as a private retreat and personal resort and spa. Cielo also features glass wall doors and windows off the living areas as well as large picture windows and walls of sliding glass doors and fans throughout the home, taking advantage of Atenas’ eternal spring like climate, the AMAZING VIEWS, and creating the ultimate indoor/outdoor living experience. The designer details of this home have been artfully chosen, and thoughtfully coordinated. The owners have gone above and beyond in furnishing this home to luxurious but comfortable perfection. The living areas offer two inside seating areas; one with a sofa, three side chairs, and a TV viewing area. The other offers 2 leather captain's chairs in an inside/outside, 3-sided glass room, perfect for having afternoon cocktails or a private reading space. Outside offers 4 separate private seating areas to enjoy the natural surroundings, including rocking chairs and a restful hammock Each of the master bedrooms is fitted with luxurious king sized beds, therapeutic, pillow top mattresses, and fine linens. Each master suite has it’s own spa quality bathroom, with beautiful natural stone finish work. Large walk-in closets are complete with towels, extra pillows, sheets, blankets, and even beach towels. Our second level, third master king bedroom is actually a completely furnished private suite with a separate kitchen, cook top, refrigerator, appliances and utensils, air conditioning and a wonderful, private view of the valley and distant ocean. A main chef's dream custom kitchen is fully equipped for you to prepare gourmet meals for your guests. There is also a full utility room with washer and dryer and supplies at your disposal. The pool terrace has everything you need to enjoy dining ‘alfresco’, with 2 tables and chairs for 12, a separate seating area, a 4-burner gas grill and a smoker, all overlooking the solar heated pool, hot tub, sun deck, hammock, pool recliners and the surrounding mountains. Outdoor Aviary: Our guests have identified 72 different bird species in our backyard. The large trees on the hillside provide ample food and nesting places for many of our diverse bird population. We have provided binoculars and wildlife guides for your enjoyment. The home office provides a great workspace, with resort wide extended wireless internet, custom built desk, and stunning views of the outdoors. This is also a fourth overflow bedroom with a twin trundle bed which converts to 2 twin beds, and 1/2 bath which is perfect for children or as an overflow sleeping area for our guests. In addition, Cielo offers 2 additional inflatable, single size air mattresses, complete with linens and includes bed bumpers for children. Cielo provides on property security with outside perimeter cameras around the entire property and a private safe to secure your personal items. Cielo requires a minimum 4 day guest reservation. We look forward to your visit. Guest access As our guest you have access to the full home and everything that it encompasses. Other things to note Other things to note: Cielo offers our guests, at separate cost, our on-location private Chef services or chef-prepared, catered meals and snacks for one or all meals, home delivery and skilled private massage therapy specialists upon advanced reservation. It is best to check availability for Chef or massage therapy offerings at the time of your reservation. Additionally, separate translation services can be provided to assist your local requests. If your check out day is also a check in day for another guest, the maid will arrive at 8 am to start cleaning for our next guests. Additional cleaning services during your stay are available upon request at additional cost. Atenas is a perfect home base from which to explore the Central Valley and Central Pacific coast. Some of the many attractions you should visit are: Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Zoo Ave, Manuel Antonio National Park, and Jaco Beach, just to name a few. Where you’ll be: Estanquillos, Atenas, Costa Rica Antigua del Valle is a small gated boutique community 15 minutes from downtown Atenas, situated among some of the finest coffee plantations in Atenas. At an elevation of nearly 3500 feet above sea level, we have a year round spring like climate. Getting around: To fully enjoy Cielo, we suggest renting a vehicle. However, public transportation is available. Other transportation alternatives for airport pickup and return and for local and touring destinations will be available upon request at separate cost.

## The Space

Relax with your family and friends in this elegant, peaceful, and enjoyable retreat. Located just 25 miles from San Jose Airport, this custom-built home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It is situated in Antigua del Valle, a private, gated boutique community nestled in the mountains of Atenas, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

This residence is often described as a private sanctuary and personal resort with spa-like amenities. The living areas showcase glass wall doors and large picture windows, along with sliding glass doors and ceiling fans throughout the home. These design elements take full advantage of Atenas’ eternal spring climate and stunning mountain views, creating a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience.

The home’s designer details have been carefully selected and thoughtfully coordinated. The owners have furnished the space to combine luxury with comfort.

Inside, there are two seating areas:
- One with a sofa, three side chairs, and a TV viewing space.
- Another with two leather captain’s chairs in a three-sided glass room, ideal for afternoon cocktails or a quiet reading nook.

Outside, you will find four separate private seating areas to enjoy the natural surroundings, including rocking chairs and a relaxing hammock.

Each master bedroom is equipped with a luxurious king-sized bed, therapeutic pillow-top mattress, and high-quality linens. Every master suite includes a spa-quality bathroom finished with natural stone. Large walk-in closets are stocked with towels, extra pillows, sheets, blankets, and beach towels.

The third master bedroom on the second level is a fully furnished private suite featuring:
- A separate kitchen with a cooktop, refrigerator, appliances, and utensils
- Air conditioning
- A beautiful private view of the valley and distant ocean

The main kitchen is a chef’s dream, fully equipped for preparing gourmet meals. A full utility room with a washer, dryer, and supplies is also available.

The pool terrace is designed for outdoor dining and relaxation, featuring:
- Two tables with chairs seating 12 guests
- A separate seating area
- A 4-burner gas grill and smoker
- A solar-heated pool, hot tub, sun deck, hammock, pool recliners, and mountain views

## Outdoor Aviary

Guests have identified 72 different bird species in the backyard. Large hillside trees provide ample food and nesting spots for this diverse bird population. Binoculars and wildlife guides are provided for your enjoyment.

## Additional Features

- A home office with resort-wide extended wireless internet, a custom-built desk, and stunning outdoor views. This space also serves as a fourth bedroom with a twin trundle bed (converts to two twin beds) and a half bathroom, ideal for children or extra guests.
- Two additional inflatable single air mattresses with linens and bed bumpers for children.
- On-property security includes perimeter cameras and a private safe for valuables.
- Minimum stay requirement of 4 days.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire home and all its amenities.

## Additional Services

Available at an extra cost, guests can arrange:
- Private chef services or catered meals and snacks, delivered to the home
- Skilled private massage therapy with advance reservation
- Translation services to assist with local needs

It is recommended to check availability for chef and massage services when booking. On checkout days that coincide with new guest arrivals, cleaning begins at 8 am. Additional cleaning during your stay can be arranged for an extra fee.

## Location

Antigua del Valle is a small gated boutique community located 15 minutes from downtown Atenas. It is surrounded by some of the finest coffee plantations in the area. Situated at nearly 3,500 feet above sea level, the community enjoys a year-round spring-like climate.

## Getting Around

To fully experience the property and surrounding area, renting a vehicle is recommended. Public transportation is available, and airport transfers or local tours can be arranged upon request for an additional charge.

## Nearby Attractions

Atenas serves as an excellent base for exploring the Central Valley and Central Pacific coast. Popular destinations include:
- Poas Volcano
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens
- Zoo Ave
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Jaco Beach

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'Cielo' Luxurious Solar Mountain Retreat and Spa - Houses for Rent in Alajuela, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

Special place, would definitively recommend for a peaceful getaway in the beautiful Costa Rican mountains.

Alan's place was amazing! The house is beautiful and in a very scenic location. We loved the amenities - the hot tub was a really nice way to unwind after a day of hiking. The house itself was large and more than spacious for two families. We hired Chef Juan Diego for most of our meals which was SO worth it. The cooking was healthy, from scratch, and delicious. This trip was one we will never forget. a few tips: -Most certainly rent a four-wheel drive, compact SUV. We had a Suzuki Jimmy and it was a rockstar in the mountains. This is a must in our opinion. -turn the hot tub on for a half hour to allow it to heat up before using. it gets hot, though (in a great way)! -Finally, use Waze for your GPS-this is also what Alan suggests, so listen to him! We made the mistake of using google maps once, which took us on the unpaved road next to the house instead of the typical paved way, which was the biggest nightmare ever. Overall, this house and trip were incredible and we would go back!!

I would normally start with the positive for any home whether it was five stars or not in my book, but against AirBnB policy this home has a camera inside the front door facing the main living area of the home. In addition to motion sensors for the security system throughout the space, we felt very vulnerable as a family of five staying here.  The home is gorgeous and has a stunning view.  The kitchen was well stocked, but we did look for the listed first aid kit and could not find it anywhere.  There were several nice touches like gift baskets, but I did have to wash all the dishes by hand because there was one dishwasher pod and one large trash bag for our week long stay. You do have to regularly unplug the water pump to keep water going, but we didn’t know this until after we’d gone without water overnight.  One shower at a time bc there isn’t enough water pressure.  The rugs were very messy when we arrived.  Host apologized and asked me to wash them as they were missed by cleaners

Rachel, a SuperHost, FAILED to call me, a SuperHost, of her concern about our security camera in the main living area. Rachel filed a claim with Airbnb. WITHOUT REVIEW, Airbnb restricted our account and threatened to cancel all quest reservations and remove us from Airbnb. Our response to Airbnb: "Our home is a highly valued property with high end furnishing, appliances and accessories. Our guests stay in the exact home we live in. Costa Rica has an on-going problem with petty crime. Our home is on the side of mountain, and we and our neighbors have had a series of thefts. Our number one goal as homeowners is to protect our home. Our internal security includes perimeter switches (doors, windows, etc.), motion sensors, and one camera in the great room, which includes the living room and kitchen area. I alone control the camera. It is ALWAYS OFF when guests are present. The camera is ALWAYS ON when guests are not present. Our guests control all the internal security sensors, perimeter switches and motion detectors when present, with the codes for the internal security system, to turn it on or off, at their discretion, for their protection. We encourage guests to turn on the security system whenever they leave Cielo to go adventuring. What is more concerning, is that Rachel is a “SuperHost” for Airbnb and NEVER once contacted me regarding her concerns about a security camera. Then this complaint ambush. What concerns us even more is your "guilty-first" actions and restrictions... and threats of cancelling our future scheduled guests and Airbnb existence. Did you call us first before “taking action”? You call that “Support”? Is this how you handle unsubstantiated complaints? Please read our reviews. We work hard to please our guests because of who we are, not because of you. Our Host team and support service providers work hard for our high standards. Recent “trusted” Airbnb guests have stolen from our home, damaged property and defiled high end bedding and towels, burned up pans, utensils and appliances. One guest burned up the whole outside wall by the pool because of his unattended BBQ. We have never filed a claim for damages with Airbnb. We have turned down movie companies and large graduation and wedding parties. This is our home and this is our community. Airbnb guests have brought additional undeclared guests. Four female guests got lost at 1:30 AM and called our Host. Our Host, a female, went alone and found them and led them back to Cielo. One guest took a 4-wheel drive road in a 2-wheel drive car and got stuck in a deluge rain storm. Our Host went and found them and brought the family safely back to Cielo in our Host's personal car. One couple, unannounced, brought 2 crawling babies. We require in writing all children be 2 years or older. The outside pool camera alarmed movement and we saw one child alone about to fall into the swimming pool. We called our neighbor who rushed over to save the child's life. These quiet successes go unnoticed by Airbnb. The camera is OFF when guests are present. The cameras are announced. The camera is not the problem. Rachel is the problem... and your untoward actions attacking a good, proven SuperHost. Please reverse your actions, and let us get on with our hosting. Thank you.

Wow! What can we say!!! Alan’s place was nothing short of paradise. My family of 6 loved spending our time at his Casa Cielo! The place was very clean, he and the local host were very responsive whenever an issue arose and the home just felt like… home. We had wonderful views of the valley and on clear days we could see the ocean! Staying here was a welcomed vacation and we would love to come again.

We arrived at Alan’s place in the evening after a full day of international travel. We walked in and our breath was just taken away! There is a wall of sliding glass doors with a mountain view from the movies. Beautiful landscaping led to a tropical canopy of lush greens that is filled with wildlife. Off in the distance, you can see the Pacific shore! We could have sat outdoors all week and been thrilled with our vacation. The house was furnished nicely and very clean upon our arrival. The bedrooms were large and comfortable with private baths. The kitchen had ample dinnerware and all the pots and pans you could need. We grilled steaks, chicken and burgers on the pristine grill and ate outside admiring the view. Alan responded every time we had a question and offered a plethora of ideas for restaurants and entertainment (all of which proved amazing). Our family had a wonderful week and I’d highly recommend Alan’s place!

We loved this home. It felt very private and safe and we immediately felt at home. It is clean and well stocked with everything you could need. Alan was helpful and responsive. The pool and hot tub were great as well. Highly recommend this home.

Beautiful house. Very well equipped and clean.

Wunderschönes Haus. Sehr gut ausgestattet und sauber.

Our family had a second trip to Costa Rica and had an amazing experience staying at Alan’s house.  It felt like home.  From the beautiful well equipped kitchen to the views of the mountains and the beautiful clean pool and Jacuzzi we felt like royalty. This was our second time visiting, and we can’t wait to visit again soon.

A beautiful house with everything you need! We enjoyed our last days in Costa Rica at Alan's house. Thank you!

Een mooi huis met alles wat je nodig hebt! We hebben genoten van onze laatste dagen in Costa Rica in het huis van Alan. Bedankt!

The house is very spacious and comfortable. Everything is in perfect condition and spotless. It is a quiet area, perfect to rest with the family.

La casa es muy amplia y cómoda. Todo está en perfecto estado e impecable. Es una zona tranquila perfecta para ir a descansar en familia.

a great little place that's off the beaten path. it's in a safe little community. it's a quick access to the beach or the rainforest or the volcano. we disliked it because it was in the center of everything we wanted to do but tucked out of the way so we weren't in the middle of all of the fray.  Allan did a great job keeping us posted and making our stay comfortable.

This property is beautiful. It is well stocked, spacious, and relaxing. Alan was responsive and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.

What a beautiful home! We had a wonderful experience at Alans’s home and would definitely return in a heartbeat. Everything was very clean and well kept. A slight issue we ran into was the hot tub not working, Alan was extremely responsive and sent someone out to address the issue quickly. Be mindful that you are in the mountains, you will need a larger car to get there given the grades of the roads that surround the property. Overall fantastic stay!!

Beautiful home and location! We enjoyed our stay very much. The personal chef was worth the price and we highly recommend. The main house is not air conditioned as implied in the description. Only the upper bedroom. Opening the doors at night until going to bed and turning the ceiling fans on cooled the house off though. Pool and hot tub were great for our kids. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!

Beautiful place. We had a wonderful time. Such an amazing view in the morning

The entire stay was an amazing getaway that was met with Alan's ability to communicate and have everything figured out every step of the way. Alan has an amazing attention to detail, and it shows throughout the unit. You'll find yourself lost in a sunset or excited for a sunrise and thinking "if only I had X" and he already has it solved. A+ host

Our family  just returned from an amazing stay.  We are already talking about when we are going to make it back to Costa Rica.  This home is well set up with everything you need to cook for your family in the kitchen and private pool and spa to relax in each day.  Linens and towels were provided. The local host/property manager was extremely responsive and able to answer all of our questions daily.   This was extremely helpful since it was our first trip to Costa Rica and the first time we had been at this home.  We cannot wait to return back. If you’re looking for a quiet place in the mountains where the weather is about 10° cooler this is it.  It’s about an hour drive to the local beaches.  A well stocked grocery store is located 20 minutes away. There is also an adorable animal shelter called Rescate Animal Atenas in town with lots of puppies/ kittens for adoption.  We visited the shelter and made a donation while we were in town.  Host left a guestbook & recommended places to visit

Wonderful home with gorgeous views.  The home is set up with all the conveniences needed for good indoor / outdoor living.  Communication with the property manager was always responsive. We discovered late on our visit that the AC is in the upstairs casita only. The pool and hot tub where private and lovely. The chef and massage therapist was just what we needed to relax during our stay.  Marianna helped us arranged for Chef Diego to make us dinner three nights during our visit and he was fantastic - food was tasty and conversation was fun.  Marianna also helped us arrange for Marcela, the massage therapist, to visit for two deep tissue massages.  Marcela was the best massage therapist I've seen in years, so much so we booked her a second time during our visit.  Such a treat to have both the chef and massage therapist arranged during out stay.  Thank you to Marianna for being a great point of contact and to Alan for sharing his mountain retreat.

Relaxing retreat away from the city! Alan was very responsive and provided a lot of useful information to enhance our stay.

The house was well designed and beautiful and the location is very peaceful, relaxing and beautiful. Only a few issues at the beginning, but they were all taken care of. Thank you Alan for sharing your beautiful place.

It was a delight hosting your beautiful young family.  As we explained to you, this is the "dry" season in Costa Rica, characterized by more windy and dusty weather.  At your request, we had our housekeeping and our pool service come and provide extra cleaning.  We also normally run the pool filters twice a day... at night and during the day for our guest's pleasure.  Say "Hi' to your husband Mauricio and blessings on your little baby.  We hope to see you again soon.  Best, Alan

Our stay was wonderful. Plenty of room for our large group and amenities that we needed. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Thank you.  You and your fine family were wonderful guests.  We hope more guests like you will grace Cielo in the future. We wish you and your family a Joy-Full, Healthy and Prosperous New Year,  Best, Maddie and Alan

Alan’s home was beautiful! The location is private, peaceful and feels like home. Everything was better than described, and we were so shocked to find the large bedroom/suite upstairs. There is room for privacy while still having living space to come together. The bedroom downstairs has automatic blinds that provided a sense of hometown luxury. There were friendly dogs nearby and sometimes they came up while we used the hot tub. The house Maddie was very friendly and responsive for everything!

Alan/Maddie had excellent restaurant recommendations and was of great help. She went way beyond to make our long-weekend comfortable and memorable.

Great private location in the mountains. Great staff, Maddie was a very responsive and amazing host. The house was immaculate, spacious, beautiful view from the backyard. enjoyed the spa and pool. Very spacious home and modern kitchen. When we had a problem with the Jacuzzi getting hot, Maddie responded right away and was able to get someone out post haste who resolved the situation. Chef Juan created various mouth- watering, tasty,  delicious meals daily; such a wonderful treat. Also Walter, the transportation they recommended took good care of me and my family as well. We loved our experience. Thank you All!

This Cielo home was exactly what our group was hoping for… the proximity to Atenas was certainly a positive aspect, as well as feeling like we had our own hidden oasis in a safe community. We were greeted upon arrival by Maddie in the middle of a downpour, and she was the warmest of hosts. All the helpful details have been considered for visitors including a binder with information to reference to local suggestions and house details. Travelers could pack lightly while staying here: Washer/dryer (w/detergent even), towels, ponchos, umbrellas, games, shampoo, conditioner, etc. 4 wheel drive is not a must, but helpful. We opted to schedule massages on Sunday for some downtime and then asked Wilfredo, the most amazing and personable chef, to prepare a typical Costa Rican meal. Such an enjoyable experience and highly recommended. Everything about this place improved our experience in Costa Rica. Thank you Maddie, Alan, & George and Eric for the quick response to help us too! Pura Vida!

Amazing place with wonderful views. We enjoyed our stay very much! Would definitely come back. Special shout out to Maddie who was super helpful and ensured our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Higly recommend this home!

This house is great !good food,good fun, very relaxing. recommend hiring Juan Carlos to prepare all meals. food skills will have u sleeping like a baby!  The Host Mrs Maddie will make your stay very relaxing. book now!

Beautiful house, super safe neighborhood, great area and great house. The pool water was kind of dirty and the only A/C never worked, but it is a very enjoyable property.

Hi Rodrigo, as you are aware, you contacted our local host regarding the A/C.  She offered to send out an A/C technician.  Your text message response said it was not a problem.  After your departure, our technician found that the A/C worked perfectly, as it has for all prior guests, and only needed new batteries in the A/C remote control.  Since you live only 30 minutes away, you know this is our "dry season".  During this time, seasonal winds blow dust and leaves into the yard and pool.  To compensate, we run the pool filters 3 hours during the day and 3 hours at night to deal with any pool wind debris.  We also provide a pool skimmer net and pole for your use.  Our professional pool service comes weekly to clean the pool and the pool filters.  You never contacted our local host about pool water cleanliness.  If you had, we could have assisted you.  Our local host was there when you departed.  Your family indicated they had a wonderful Cielo experience... no complaints.  Your negative comments are disappointing after all our special efforts to make your Cielo stay memorable.  We wish you and your family the very best going forward.

This wonderful house is perfect for you.  This home is located in beautiful Atenas with excellent weather, centrally located to the Pacific coast beaches and San Jose, making it a convenient satellite home for leisure or work (the internet bandwidth is good).  From the moment you arrive, a friendly face and excellent hospitality greet you.  Maddie, the super host, made sure that everything was in order and that she was reachable at any time if we had any concerns.  The house is immaculate, and the artsy modern furniture is of high quality and good taste.  Everything in the house is of a high standard, from the bedrooms, mattresses and linens to the well-equipped kitchen and bathrooms.  Although the neighbour's house is across the driveway entrance, the place is tranquil and very private.  The home artfully blends indoor and outdoor living with big porches well furnished, outdoor gas and charcoal grills and a beautiful and refreshing pool and relaxing Jacuzzi.

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