Villa Picaflora it’s a small gated located at the top of the mountain within the protected reserve forest of Cerro de Atenas, The property is surrounded by panoramic views of the. mountains vegetation and precious trees flowering trees we are located 2 km from downtown the house can be described as a tropical Balinese architecture, featuring open floor-plans, terraces all around the house. We have no cable for TV, there is a camera in the parking area and at the main entrance, 2 car spaces. The space You will be renting the entire property which is a three bedroom two bath plus a little casita available for parties of 6 or more there 3 spaces in the house we do have a Mezzanine as a plus it is not a 4th bedroom, the 4th bedroom it’s the guests house available upon request or for parties of more then 8 pepple and there is an extra $75 cleaning fee to clean the guest house Very important there’s room for one car if there is a second car, we need to see if he will fit Guest access Guest will be provided a gate code And a remote control to get into the property Other things to note Perfect place for yoga retreat If your rental does not includes the guest house, there is an extra $60 cleaning fee that needs to be paid if you want to use it before checking into the property Renting the property you agreed to take out the garbage the garbage to the condominium bins, which are outside the main door to the street of the condominium. For big groups we only have 2 car spaces

## The Space

Villa Picaflora is a small gated property situated at the summit of the mountain within the protected forest reserve of Cerro de Atenas. The villa is surrounded by panoramic views of mountains, lush vegetation, and flowering trees. It is located 2 kilometers from downtown.

The house showcases tropical Balinese architecture with open floor plans and terraces encircling the entire home. The property includes:

- Three bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- A mezzanine area (not a fourth bedroom)
- A small casita available for groups of six or more
- A guest house available upon request for parties exceeding eight people (additional $75 cleaning fee applies)

There is no cable TV service. Security cameras monitor the parking area and main entrance. Parking includes two car spaces, with room for one car in the main parking area; a second car requires prior approval to confirm fit.

## Guest Access

Guests receive a gate code and a remote control to enter the property.

## Additional Information

- The property is ideal for yoga retreats.
- If the rental does not include the guest house but guests wish to use it before check-in, an additional $60 cleaning fee applies.
- Guests agree to dispose of garbage by taking it to the condominium bins located outside the main door at the street level.
- For larger groups, parking is limited to two car spaces.

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5BR villa in Mercedes

Tropical Balinese Villa Pica flora Athens Alajuela - Chalets for Rent in Mercedes, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

It's a beautiful, very comfortable house! The views are beautiful! In the kitchen, you'll have absolutely everything you need to cook. The pool is in perfect condition! Just right for getting out of the daily grind, close to the city! ❤️

Es una casa hermosa muy cómoda ! las vidas son hermosas ! en la cocina no les va a faltar absolutamente nada para poder cocinar , la piscina es unas codiciones impecables ! justo para salir de la rutina cerca de la ciudad ! ❤️

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was much better stocked with towels, utensils, etc. than most Airbnb's. Everything we could ever need was there. It is a nice private little hide away that was exactly what we wanted. That being said it is a quick 5 minute drive to super markets. I would recommend to other people.

A nice, pretty house in the mountains of Athens. Spacious and comfortable. Private residential area, so it is recommended for quiet family or business trips. Very helpful with support services. Fully equipped kitchen, outdoor grill. Very nice pool, as well as the garden spaces and terraces. Drive carefully inside the condominium because the street is narrow. Athens city center is 10-15 minutes away by car. Comfortable beds, but they have soft mattresses, so if anyone has back or hip problems, keep that in mind.

Una casa buen bonita en las montañas de Atenas. Espacios amplios y cómodos. Zona residencial privada por lo que se recomienda para viajes familiares o de trabajo tranquilos. Muy atentos para los servicios de apoyo. Cocina totalmente equipada, parrilla exterior. Piscina muy bonita así como los espacios de jardín y terrazas. Manejar con cautela dentro del condominio pues la calle es angosta. Centro de Atenas a 10-15 minutos en automóvil. Camas cómodas pero son de colchones suaves, por aquello si alguna persona tiene problemas de espalda o cadera, tenerlo presente.

Everything was very nice, the view and everything, but the TV in the small room was damaged.

Muy lindo todo, la vista y todo, pero el TV del cuarto pequeño estaba dañado .

Wonderful stay. We loved the house. Can’t wait to come back

The most amazing and beautiful house I have ever stayed in. Absolutely stunning. The architecture is extraordinary and the view was memorable.

Here's an evaluation you can use or adapt: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our experience was amazing. The view is simply spectacular, you really don't get tired of seeing it. The pool is beautiful and very well maintained, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings. The house is super complete, it has all the necessary utensils and more; we didn't need anything at all. Everything was clean, tidy and designed to make the stay comfortable. We loved the place from start to finish. We would definitely go back without thinking. Totally recommended! 🌅✨

Aquí tienes una evaluación que puedes usar o adaptar: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nuestra experiencia fue increíble. La vista es simplemente espectacular, realmente uno no se cansa de verla. La piscina está hermosa y muy bien cuidada, perfecta para relajarse y disfrutar el entorno. La casa está súper completa, tiene todos los implementos necesarios y más; no nos hizo falta absolutamente nada. Todo estaba limpio, ordenado y pensado para que la estadía fuera cómoda. Nos encantó el lugar de principio a fin. Sin duda volveríamos sin pensarlo. ¡Totalmente recomendado! 🌅✨

We loved staying here. Everything was super clean, comfortable and perfectly equipped. The common spaces are especially nice.

Nos encantó quedarnos aquí. Todo estaba súper limpio, cómodo y equipado perfectamente. Los espacios comunes son especialmente lindos.

Excelente opción para relajarse y disfrutar

A beautiful house, amazing views and just lovely.  The kitchen has absolutely everything you need, the pool is great, we were 6 and didn't feel crowded. We had a wonderful weekend close to San José. I highly recommend it!

Really nice place! We had an awesome weekend!

Our stay was wonderful! This home is beautiful, the pool is amazing, our host was super responsive to any questions that we had and always responded right away. The home was very clean and we loved the espresso maker! Highly recommend this property!

Absolutely stunning place to stay. Well equipped, comfortable beds, clean and super well maintained. So, if you are looking a for a beautiful oasis, this is the place!

Spacious and relaxing! We felt right at home!

Beth, thank you for your stay I apologize for the inconvenience

Our family enjoyed the stay at the home. The home was clean and had multiple beds and bathrooms. The kitchen has various appliances for use. Outdoor pool was great and the view was amazing. Overall not a bad place to stay for a vacation trip.

A lovely, comfortable, well-equipped home in Pica Flora, a small gated community very close to the town of Atenas. Quiet and peaceful. Sitting outside with morning coffee one day we were visited by a flock of toucans, which perched in the tree right across from us. It was magical! And though I am sometimes leery of cleanliness of houses with such high ceilings and so much woodwork, the place was immaculate. Comfortable beds, good water pressure in showers, well-equipped and excellent coffee machine, plus responsive host and Dilcia, an amazing housekeeper. It was great!

Yojaira was super responsible! The picture of the bedrooms was a little confusing, but she fixed and explained patiently. The place is a wonder, the pool is definitely the highlight! Great size and clean. The beds are comfortable. We had 5 families, with 12 people staying, and never felt crowded. We had the best weekend with friends and family in Costa Rica here! Definitely planning to come back and book for a longer stay.

I ended up charged for alleged damages from routine wear and tear for which the owner seeks to hold the guest accountable.

“While I am sorry that you did not have a perfect stay, the damages caused by the group were not wear and tear. Both screens and pool light, were replaced this year, with the pool light replaced two months ago. I am sure all of this was unintentional, but the owner cannot be responsible for damages caused by a party activities. We have photos of the mess and damages that were left. It is a rule of the property that the host should be notified of guests having a large party during rental. This was also not done. We appreciate all of our guests and do our best to make it a 5-star stay.”

We have been spending the winters in Atenas for about 10 years and have rented several different houses in the area. While they have all been very nice, Yojaira's house has to be in the top 2 or 3 houses that we have ever stayed in. The view is spectacular, the layout of the house is perfect and the proximity to the Central Park, restaurants and grocery stores is just right. It is far enough for peace and quiet but close enough that we walked to town almost every day that we were there. The kitchen was stocked with everything that we needed to cook the delicious vegetables and meats and cheeses that we procured at the weekly farmers market. Highly recommend this house!

We had a wonderful stay! We loved swimming in the pool (kids especially), we had beautiful views at every turn, and it was perfectly secluded while still being close to fun activities, restaurants, and grocery stores.

Very accommodating for our purpose and the experience for those in attendance.  Located near what accessing things we needed.  Excellent stay.

Lovely place! Just as shown in the pictures. Our family had a great time. The kitchen is well equipped, the rooms are spacious, and the outdoor areas are great to spend time during the day or to have a bbq in the evening. I am especially grateful to the cleaning lady because we left our own keys and something else when we checked out, but luckily we were able to quickly sort it out with her in order to retrieve them. I absolutely recommend this place and look forward to staying there again 👌🏻

Lovely little slice of paradise just 35-40 min from SJO, perfect for those late night flight arrivals! Very easy drive at night. The kids had a blast in the pool and looking at the iguanas and cows in the properties nearby.

This is a very very special location. It does not get better than this to feel Costa Rica and its beauty to 100%

The house environment is amazing and Yohaira is always available to help when it's necessary. We loved our time in this quiet and peaceful setting.

We had a great stay in this beautiful home. It's very clean and has an amazing view. The pool is very nice. Although we did not cook there, everything as far as cooking utensils are available should you need them. The location is great, very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely consider again for a future stay.

The Costa Rican mountains of Atenas are breathtaking. Morning sunrises are so beautiful here. My husband and I had a blast during our stay at your property with family. We enjoyed preparing meals, playing games, spending time together, napping, and making memories in this beautiful house. The sun kissed our skin as we played in the pool and the breeze refreshed our spirits. I will recommend this vacation rental to my friends back home who are interested in visiting this area of Costa Rica.

This is a great place to get away from it all. It felt really comfortable for me and my family.

This home was the best place my family has stayed in Costa Rica (and we've stayed in many over the last six years). The physical beauty and surroundings made it a relaxing pleasure. It had artful touches and was remarkably clean, even very high up in the cathedral ceilings and between window slats. It smelled fresh and crisp (we've encountered many musty homes in CR). Equally importantly, Yojaira and team were not only responsive, they were kind, patient and generous. I misplaced our wallets with our passports -- AAGGHH!!! -- and they sprang into action to support us and were incredibly flexible. My family is deeply grateful for this experience, and we'd stay again in a heartbeat! We HIGHLY recommend it!

Wow!! Incredible home!! The views were amazing ! The beds were super comfortable!  The pool was a plus for us since we had little ones! Beautiful backyard to relax and read a book or hang out with family! Kitchen was equipped with all our needs. Jaco beach is about 1 hr and 20 min away. I will definitely be coming back to this home. Thank you!

Beautiful place, very comfortable house, very pleasant weather, very pleasant weather.

Hermoso lugar, la casa muy cómoda, el clima muy agradable.

The house is very convenient and well equipped. Very nice, take a family walk.

La casa es muy cómoda y bien equipada. Muy agradable para. un paseo en familia.

A super private place, very spacious, cool, with all the comforts, well equipped. Highly recommended

Un lugar súper privado, muy amplio, fresco, con todas las comodidades, bien equipado. Súper recomendado

Excellent accommodation, spacious. Tidy, very nice. Very well equipped, beautiful pool. We had a couple of very nice days as a family. A very pleasant stay. Yojaira's responses are very timely and interested in helping us. We will definitely be looking to return.

Excelente alojamiento, amplio. ordenado, muy agradable. muy bien equipado, hermosa piscina. Pasamos un par de muy agradables días en familia. una estancia muy placentera. Las respuestas de Yojaira muy oportunas e interesada en ayudarnos. Sin duda, buscaremos regresar.

It was a wonderful place, an oasis. It felt very safe, clean, and the kids loved the pool. Everything about the house was perfect. Would stay again in a heartbeat

The house was incredible and had everything we could have possibly needed.  The views and outdoor areas are amazing.  I would recommend this location to anyone, and we would definitely stay here again.  Our host was fantastic and made sure that our stay was exactly what we expected.

A beautiful house, very well equipped and comfortable. It has a perfect pool.

Una casa preciosa, muy bien equipada y cómoda. Con una piscina perfecta.

I will not waste my time going into detail but in short, the house needed maintenance with bug issues. Found 5 scorpions in master bedroom, 3 cockroaches in kitchen, lots of dead bugs every morning in laundry room. We booked 4 days but only stayed 2 days because of bugs and didn’t expect refund. Worst of all was the extremely rude and aggressive host Yojaira who seemed to want to argue with me on every turn and when I refused to get dragged into one, she got even more frustrated and accused my family of intentionally leaving the home a disaster upon checkout which we did no such thing. Our nanny was traveling with us and constantly picking up after our 2 kids. We loaded the dishwasher, took the garbage to the bin by the outer gate a mile away. Not sure what else she expected. It was the least expensive of the 3 airbnbs we stayed in and by far the worst mainly due to the rude host.

The house is located at the top of a mountain. There are going to be animals that are not dead  bug anything like that in the house. The house is clean before people check in the same day. Kay was upset about not getting a refund for arriving late and getting out early with no notice at all and her revenge west leave the house as nasty as she could possibly do and of course I review with whatever came to her mind we have pictures of how the house was left. I understand if somebody can be upset for not getting a refund, but not to the point where you will leave crap in the toilet throw up in the sinks, a real disaster and I told Kay when she left that that was really unfair what they did she knew I was gonna say something about this. Be very careful to rent to this person all the things that she mentioned she did she didn’t. It was all the things she was supposed to do. Those are the rules of the property and she was not forced to stay in this property. She was very disrespectful. We will never rent her  again. She was disrespectful to me and to the property. Unfortunately, this is what happen with this business. Sometimes you get guests  like this. I hope people can read other reviews we have, and being a super host doesn’t happen overnight. It happens because we care and we always give the best care that we to all of our clients.

Beautiful home! All the wood furniture and accents were lovely, and the view of the valley was incredible. We very much appreciated the well appointed kitchen, and having the laundry on site and available for our direct use was very handy for the tail end of our time in Costa Rica. And having extra towels for the pool as well as bath towels was very handy! The younger kids loved the bunk beds and the loft bed, and the older kids were thrilled at having the little casita all to themselves. The location was excellent for doing a day trip to Poas volcano and La Paz waterfall garden, while still being convenient to restaurants and groceries. And it was an easy drive to the airport on the last day. Lovely spot for the area, absolutely stay again

We loved our stay here! The villa is beautiful inside and out. It is very comfortable and well set up for a family, with all amenities we needed. The architecture and attention to detail was lovely, and the views of the surrounding mountains were stunning. The pool was a good size for lap swimming and the kids spent lots of time playing in it each day. We made sure to keep the screens closed during the daytime and at night as we encountered a few tarantulas and scorpions. The villa was very private which was great. A car is definitely needed to get around. Yojaira was a great host, she was very helpful with everything we needed. We would love to come back!

The views from the property are amazing and the pool is clean, but make sure to check that smelly bathrooms and electrics have been fixed when you book. Also be careful with the fourth bedroom as it is a space in the roof, with no windows or light and a ladder that does not feel very safe for anyone. On the positive side, nice area and amazing wildlife.

Natalia stay was particular First we need to clarify that the fourth bedroom she is talking about it’s not a bedroom it’s a mezzanine it’s extra Natalia made a reservation for 2 people brought guests to sleep over without permission we had no idea and she was expecting to have the guests house available ? Well no it’s only available for parties of 6+. We have no electrical issues we actually added more lights to the property and it took longer then we thought to install the day Natalia checked in, we even let her drop off her luggage early very early.Natalia complaint about the the bathroom smell which she never mentioned through her stay until she checked out and asked for money back we gave her $200 back. There was an issue with the bathroom it has been fixed it’s a third bathroom Natalia had two other bathrooms In the master suites and she was supposed to be 2 guests which you would think it was more then enough 2 bathrooms for 2 people, but we still compensated her with $200 We went above and beyond to give her a pleasant stay and as a reward she wrote a nonsense review because the only thing she is right about was the bathroom which it’s been resolved plus we gave her $200

We spent Christmas as a family here and it was the best plan we could have made, Yojaira helped us with all the necessary information from the beginning and even with extra details we asked of her. The house is beautiful and has everything you need to spend a relaxing weekend with your family or friends. We will definitely be back.

Pasamos Navidades en familia aqui y fue el mejor plan que pudimos haber hecho, Yojaira nos ayudo con toda la informacion necesaria desde un principio y hasta con extra detalles que le pedimos. La casa es bellisima y tiene todo lo necesario para pasar un fin de semana de relax con tu familia o amigos. Sin duda regresariamos.

We loved the balinese architecture. The location of the place was in the mountains with a gorgeous view. The accommodations were excellent and easily fit 3 couples - and could have also included several kids in a bunkbed and a fun loft area. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook. There is a gas weber barbecue outside along with several quiet areas where you could just hang out and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. Awesome experience.

This place is amazing! I booked it for my birthday trip and loved it. It looks just like its pictures and had everything we needed. The only small negative is its far from downtown Sjo so you need a car but other then that great place.

The place is nice and cozy , but it needs more communication with the gues. Thank you

El lugar es lindo y acogedor , Pero le hace falta más comunicación con los gues. Gracias

This house is a perfect retreat! It was spectacularly clean, it has amazing views on all sides, the house is stocked with all the creature comforts you need (appliances, towels, comfy seats, kitchen gadgets, etc.), the pool is beautiful, and all the screens and doors create a breezy indoor/outdoor feel. I would strongly recommend this house to anyone and my only wish is that we could have stayed longer.

This place is STUNNING. The pictures do not do the venue justice. My group and I were blown away by the house here. The landscaping is second to none and the views are impeccable. In fact, I stayed back one day while my group headed out to a waterfall just to have the entire place to myself and fully soak in the views & hear all of nature over seeking it out. All the beds are incredibly comfortable. Lots of great amenities (ie: BBQ, gas stove, great pool etc). They even had a really robust espresso maker. The only beans I found were decaf, so I would advise bringing your own caffeinated beans if you'd like to take advantage of it. Otherwise, definitely head here-it's very very well worth it and I wish I was back already. Thanks again for having us!!

Great location. Great Wi-Fi. The entire property and amazing pool/views were an ideal vacation house for our 2 families with kids. Plenty of space and a well equipped kitchen for plenty of cooking and celebrating life!!

Beautiful home about 45-60 minutes outside of San Jose. Perfect views. Great location if you’d like to stay in and relax at the pool. Lots of useable items in the cabinets and fridge. Very clean- with extra towels, blankets, etc. pool was perfect for morning swimming. THE HAMMOCK WAS A PLEASANT TOUCH. Thank you for a beautiful stay.

Her home is beautiful and we highly recommend it to all travelers

It’s awesome place, plenty of room and lots of accessories to cook! I suggest to get some food before heading there traffic gets terrible when trying to get there and back because of the mountains but the drive and view is well worth it. Best moment of my life was waking up to the sunrise and having the best view of it. Made my birthday super special!

The architecture of the place is quite beautiful. We had a working retreat there and it worked out really well for us as a quite retreat space where we could jump in the pool during hot afternoons. the kitchen was very well equipped for an Airbnb!

The home has spectacular mountain top views from every room! It's only a 3-minute drive to the quaint downtown area which has plenty of nice restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores. The home was extremely comfortable, perfectly equipped and very clean! The check in process was very easy and the wonderful large pool was the cherry on the cake!

Amazing stay close to Atenas and easy drive from SJO. Beautiful views and well kept property. Highly recommend

Yojaira is very kind and very helpfull to make your stay really comfortable. Really really nice host.

I can’t wait yo return. Best wifi en atenas.

We could not have picked a better place to spend our New Year's holidays!! The house is beautiful and super equipped; the view is beautiful, only mountains and green; and Yojaira was attentive and kind. So, we'll be back very soon!

No podríamos haber elegido mejor lugar para pasar nuestras vacaciones de año nuevo!! La casa es lindíssima y súper equipada; la vista es preciosa, solo montañas y verde; y Yojaira fue atenciosa y amable. Así que volveremos muy pronto!!

This is a great house, is really close to San José, spacious and clean. The views are amazing and the house is great for families, everything is on one floor making it accessible for everybody. The pool is really nice, and Yojaira made sure we had all information before getting there and kept great communication with us for both the check-in and check-out. Highly recommend it for a close to San José getaway.

This Bali Style Villa had the best most breathable are of any house we rented in Costa Rica!!! Zero Mildew smell which is rare … It’s also very quiet, peaceful, safe and private!!! This spot is amazing If your looking for a place to escape the heat or just the Relax and enjoy panoramic views!!!

Beautiful place with great views, very comfortable and clean. Fully equipped. The house has all you need to have an amazing stay. I would definitely recommend it and stay again.

This house is incredible. The architecture is amazing, and the views are breathtaking! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!!

Excellent location, view , cleanliness, climate, everything was great. I would definitely go back.

Excelente lugar ubicacion, vista , limpieza, clima, todo genial. Volveria sin dudarlo.

Wow! Where to even begin. Our stay was by far one of the best Airbnb’s we’ve visited. Costa Rica is by far one of our favorite countries and this Airbnb was the icing on the cake. This location has an amazing view of mountains, fluffy clouds and the most beautiful plants, flowers, etc. I truly can go on and on of how much my family and I loved this place! We can’t wait to come back and visit again one day!

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