Luxurious "Balinese" Eco-Villa With Amazing Views
In Villa Pica Flora, our beautiful 4,200 sq ft home straddles a ridge with breath-taking 270 degree views soaring over valleys below and near-constant breezes. With only ten homes on the ridge, we enjoy quiet security, the purest of air and the best weather in the world! Our home was designed and furnished to be our luxurious retreat. No expense was spared to make it casually comfortable and environmentally friendly. The rooms are spacious and high ceilings beamed with gorgeous wood. The space The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 king beds, 1 Queen bed and a King Sofabed. In a typical day, you awake in the Balinese four-posted Tempur-Pedic king bed. The valley below is at your feet. Hawks soar below while hummingbirds and butterflies argue over the verbena flowers. One of you pads down the curved staircase to work out in the gym or do some laps in the pool before breakfast. Perhaps one of you lounges in the Eames chair waiting for superb coffee to be brought to you. Soon you spot the toucans squawking in the cecropia tree below. Time to eat. Your kitchen is a cook’s dream and huge. Gleaming French copper cookware dangles from a rack and the drawers are filled with every necessary pot, pan and device. First, you need to push a button on the Jura coffee machine to truly enjoy Atenas award-winning coffee. Be sure to enjoy fresh fruit from our 30+ fruit trees and herbs from the kitchen garden. Notice the amazing 3x1 meter table that is a single piece of Balinese teak. Take in the marketplace painting and choose where to have breakfast. Here? Outside by the pool? What to do today? Relax? Call a masseuse for a long massage. Notice the living room and the Murano glass chandelier. It is often used for yoga or a call a masseuse. You will have discovered the study which may offer massage privacy. The leather couch converts into a very comfortable king size bed. When not sleeping in the study, the TV is connected to awesome speakers. You can tap into the home theater from your device or simply play the music of your choice with Amazon music. In the kitchen and master bedroom, Alexa will obey your commands. Better yet, listen to the warblers perched outside. The study closes off for a very comfortable guest suite. The adjacent bath has an open air tub and an interior garden with orchids galore. The laundry also features a built-in ironing board and new washer & dryer. Had a long day? A swim would be nice - adjoining houses have no view of the terrace or pool. Want to see the sunset? Go across the street to our bench with the drink of your choice and watch the sunset. Want something more private. Retire to the master bath and fill the tub to overflowing and supervise the sunset. Time for bed? Open the window for a gentle breeze. Nod off with the valleys below twinkling at your feet and the rufous nightjars calling for their lovers. Guest access Excepting the owner's closet, guests have full access to the entire home, office, gym and pool. Other things to note Mi casa, su casa. We live here. It is our principal home and equipped with every convenience and comfort. It was designed to be environmentally friendly. We enjoy solar water heat and offset our electric charges with solar panels. Uninterrupted electricity and water are built into the design. Passive features keep you comfortable by absorbing heat and cooling the house with front water feature in front and double infinity pool suspended over the eastern slope. Carefully engineered overhangs and slightly tinted windows keep the home light without a the fishbowl effect. Most of the people that you will encounter in Costa Rica are fully vaccinated. The Delta variant at last notice (Sept. 1) is rare and principally along the Panama border. Our amazing housekeeper, Mayra López and her daughter are both fully vaccinated. As is the massage lady that comes to the house for massages by the pool. We do not have air conditioning and find that with the consistent breeze and open layout it is not necessary.
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Jess
1 year ago
The house was great & while rating it 5 stars I feel obligated to make note of a few things. There is no ac (that’s not a problem, the listing states no ac) so to get a cool breeze you’ll need to leave the doors & windows open. The breeze is fantastic however, there are no screens on any doors or windows. You are essentially sharing your home with all the critters that live outside. We had iguanas, lizards, a humming bird, scorpion & lots of ants & wasp come into the home. The ceiling fans do not make any breeze as they move very slow. There are 2 floor fans, but since we had to keep the house closed (to keep the bugs out) they didn’t help much. The pool only runs from 8-12. Expect to share that space with LOTS of bugs! When we got home from our daily adventures & wanted to swim we would have to clean it out ourselves. Not a huge deal, just wanted future guest aware. Susan was a wonderful host & very responsive to issues that came up.
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Lyndsay
1 year ago
This home was absolutely beautiful and the perfect first stop on our Costa Rican adventure. Susan was very helpful and responsive with recommendations to meet each of our requests (restaurants, grocery stores, etc). Would definitely recommend a stay here!
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Joely
1 year ago
What we missed the most was air conditioning. It was very hot and fans in master bedroom didn’t really work, even at high speed. I feel it could have been cleaner, it was very dusty in places and the master bathroom was not clean at all… I think it was missed totally when cleaning. The one hose in the master shower also didn’t work. It does have a lovely view, and would have been nice to have lounge chairs by the pool, there is nothing. The pool is not heated so a little cold when you get in, but you get used to it. Overall, it was an ok place to stay.
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Richard
1 year ago
What an amazing stay! This home is exactly as pictured if not more amazing. The hosts gave us very clear instructions for directions, entry, etc. Breathtaking views day and night. This home is very spacious and offers breezes through many doors and windows. Our stay in early April was very sunny and warm in the morning so it was quite enjoyable to sun ourselves and swim before leaving for excursions of which there are many. When we returned later in the day the temperature dropped considerably and the breezes were so refreshing! The kitchen and dining area are very spacious making it a delight in which to prepare and enjoy meals. The decor is beautiful and vey unique. Sleeping was extremely comfortable in the upstairs bedroom. We kept the window open to enjoy the breeze and take in the moonlight view of the hills and city lights while in bed. Great experience overall and would highly recommend. Our hosts excellent; caring and responsive.
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Vanessa
1 year ago
Wow where do I start about this place? Omg this home was so beautiful, spacious, private and very cleaned. The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s so breathtaking in person. My boyfriend and I were so sad to leave. Thank you to the co host always available to respond to any questions we had and recommendations for restaurants. The person she recommended for my boyfriend’s surprise decoration did a great job and it was a smooth process. I would highly recommend this place to family and friends and anyone that’s on here checking it out. I loved how quiet and gated the villa is , felt safe. Yes, there’s no A/C but you can’t even tell the difference because how cool the house feels, the breeze from outside if you leave a door or window open and there’s fans. We enjoyed the spa tub while the window was open, catching the views . I can go on and on about this home. Thank you for letting us experience your awesome place. Pura Vida!
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Theresa
1 year ago
House and area are beautiful. Wonderful stay!
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Albert
1 year ago
Beautiful villa outside the city but close enough to Escazu. The view from the pool is spectacular!
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Omar
1 year ago
We had an absolutely fantastic time staying at Ethers place. From start to finish everything exceeded our expectations. Susan went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, and their prompt communication made the entire experience seamless. Overall we had wonderful time and would highly recommend Ethers place to anyone looking for a memorable Airbnb Experience!
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Anna
1 year ago
Spędziliśmy trzy wspaniałe dni .Widok z basenu jest niesamowity ,wspaniały kontak z właścicielką ,polecamy serdecznie to miejsce 10/10
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Josh
1 year ago
Susan the property manager was fantastic… responsive and made sure everything was in good shape! Highly recommend!
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