Luxury house in the upscale suburb of Escazu. Best neighborhood in San José. USA , Canada, UK, Switzerland have their Embassies walking distance. This area is filled with gourmet restaurants and boutiques Los Laureles House is an adult only house where you can relax, work from the terrace in a quiet space or just lounge in the privacy of your room The house is non smoking The space Private room with Full bed, private bathroom in a beautiful house, Gorgeous garden and pool area, ample gourmet kitchen with everything you need to cook from Italian to Japanese. Wifi Included. Extra services not included in the nightly rate: Daily Cleaning ( room and bathroom) $10 / day, Continental Breakfast ( Fresh Juice, Tea or Coffee, Fruit, Cereal and pastry) $16 / day , Washer and dryer available. If you want laundry service ( washing, drying and ironing) $15/ load Guest access Lounging areas in the living room, dining room and terrace. Use of Kitchen and laundry room Wifi throughout the house. TV in social area works with Chromecast During your stay I am a Fashion Designer and Alfonso my partner in life is a Consultant , we can be invisible or be your guides out in the town, is really up to you. Very open minded and relax. We love to cook, I am Cordon Blue Chef and Alfonso cooks Mexican to die for. We love wine and good conversation.

## Location

This luxury home is situated in the upscale suburb of Escazú, one of the best neighborhoods in San José. Embassies from the USA, Canada, the UK, and Switzerland are all within walking distance. The area is known for its gourmet restaurants and boutique shops.

## The Space

Los Laureles House is an adult-only residence designed for relaxation and productivity. You can work peacefully from the terrace or unwind in the privacy of your room. The house is strictly non-smoking.

Guests have access to a private room featuring a full bed and a private bathroom within a beautiful home. The property includes a stunning garden and pool area, as well as a spacious gourmet kitchen equipped for cooking a variety of cuisines, from Italian to Japanese. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.

## Additional Services

The nightly rate does not include the following optional services:

- Daily cleaning of room and bathroom: $10 per day  
- Continental breakfast (fresh juice, tea or coffee, fruit, cereal, and pastry): $16 per day  
- Laundry service (washing, drying, and ironing): $15 per load  

A washer and dryer are available for guest use.

## Guest Access

Guests can enjoy lounging areas in the living room, dining room, and terrace. The kitchen and laundry room are also accessible. Wi-Fi covers the entire house, and the TV in the social area supports Chromecast.

## About the Hosts

The hosts are a fashion designer and a consultant who respect your privacy but are happy to offer guidance around town if desired. They have a relaxed and open-minded approach. The hosts enjoy cooking—one is a Cordon Bleu chef, and the other prepares exceptional Mexican cuisine. They also appreciate good wine and engaging conversation.

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A great place to stay. Ana and Alfonso are very nice people I’d highly recommend.

Very friendly hosts who speak fluent English; everything was totally hassle-free; a very enjoyable stay.

sehr freundliche Vermieter sprechen, fließend Englisch total unkompliziert sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt

We stayed here for 2 weeks. At first the hosts weren't there, so as some other guests mentioned, each guest becomes the next guests' source of information. I didn't mind it but often I couldn't answer the questions. Sadly the pool wasn't filled during our stay. The house felt like it was very grand and beautiful at one time but a bit run down now. The hosts arrived in the latter half of the stay and they were really friendly, chill, and helpful. Overall I would say it was a comfortable stay since the house had the basic amenities.

Thank you for your comment! We are glad to hear that your stay was comfortable and that you found everything you needed in the house. We regret that we were not present during part of your visit due to family matters that we had to attend to. Regarding the pool, we do not offer pool service as part of our services, and this service is not listed anywhere. We greatly appreciate your comments, as they help us to improve. We wish you the best of luck in your new home.

I enjoyed my stay in this traditional family casa with eclectic art and indoor-outdoor ambience that opened to a garden terrace. The location was private and relatively quiet, a good place to rest during a week of dental work.  The owners and housekeeper were attentive to any needs.

I stayed at Ana’s place for almost 10 days. Alfanso was very friendly and helpful. House is dated but big and airy. Few things needs to be fixed. Like there was no shower gel or shampoo. Only one soap. Shower faucet is almost in broken condition, plugs are very out dated. It may come out from the wall close the window in the room. Overall good experience staying at their place.

Very nice place, 15 minutes from San José and with very friendly hosts.

Lugar muy bonito, a 15 minutos de San José y con anfitriones muy amables.

Everything was super good! Don Alfonso is an excellent host.

Todo estuvo súper bien! Don Alfonso es excelente anfitrión.

Very lovely home with full kitchen and scenic outdoor patio. Alfonso and Ana were very kind and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

The hosts are friendly and were attentive at all times. As a recommendation, keep the pet clean, because that generated a bad smell. Due to the area and time of year, the room has a musty smell. These are things that if they were improved, it would be a more pleasant place.

Los anfitriones son amables y estuvieron pendientes en todo momento. Como recomendación mantener la mascota limpia, porque eso generaba mal olor. Por la zona y época el cuarto se mantiene con olor a humedad, son cosas que si se mejoran seria un lugar más agradable.

Excellent people and very cooperative. An excellent, quiet and safe place. Thank you for everything

excelentes persona y muy cooperativas. un excelente lugar tranquilo y seguro. gracias por todo

Ana & Alfonzo were very kind, considerate, helpful hosts. We had a bit of an issue with our phones & had to go over to the mall to find a sim card. At night. After no sleep & a 5 hour flight. So we got lost. So they found us wandering & drove us to the mall. The next night the same thing happened & Ana got worried about us & sent Alfonzo out to find us. Eventually, we did find our way ( the walk is slighly hilly & not for the unfit) Our Hosts are good people, laid back people. The home is peaceful, clean, comfortable. Our room was clean, bed comfortable, lovely cool breeze coming in & the sweet family dog saying Buenas Dias by poking her head in the window. We were there for dental work for one week & will be back for sure!

Excellent stay. Great location. Hosts are accommodating and friendly. House is beautiful and safe. Their dog Gala is sweet!

Fabulous family to stay with. I appreciated the spacious home and the ease of being there. Thank you!

This is a really cool spot tucked in to Escazu! The home itself is charming with lots of creative touches and the hosts are warm and kind.

Anna and Alfonso were lovely hosts and the location was very convenient and close to the medical plazas and shopping.

Excellent location Very convenient for me Would stay again! Thank you Ana and Alfonso

Great hosts and accommodations. Would definitely come back there and give recommendations. Thank you

The addresses in SJO are not accurate, but the host made himself available to help in a special way

os endereços em SJO não são precisos, mas o anfitrião colocou-se a disposição para ajudar de maneira especial

The house and facilities match the photos. Alfonso is a friendly person. The area is beautiful and is located in the Escazu neighborhood, which is the best neighborhood in San José, thank you!

La casa y las instalaciones coinciden con las fotos. Alfonso es una persona amable. La zona es bonita y está ubicada en el barrio Escazu que es el mejor barrio de San José, gracias !

Very good people! Thank you for your hospitality!

Muy buenas personas! Gracias por su hospitalidad.!

A luxurious old house tastefully and originally furnished and decorated. Maintenance leaves a little to be desired: 2 bulbs are missing in the bedroom and shower room, the shower faucet is broken. It is nevertheless an excellent place, very quiet, to stay if you like to get around by car. A bus serves the city center, stop 800 m away.

Une luxueuse maison ancienne aménagée et meublée avec goût et originalité. L'entretien laisse un peu à désirer : 2 ampoules manquent dans la chambre et salle d'eau, le robinet de la douche est déglingué. C'est néanmoins un excellent endroit, très calme, où séjourner si vous aimez vous déplacer en voiture. Un bus dessert le centre-ville, arrêt à 800m.

Ana and Alfonso was gracious, friendly and welcoming. I had a most pleasant stay.

A perfect spot for an overnight stay in Escazu -coffeeshop & many spots a short walk. Great hosts & peaceful house. 2nd time staying will again

Quiet hours are 24/7. You will be called down if you make any noise. We felt like intruders, rather than guests. The hosts were not home our first two days. It was awesome. When they arrived, everything changed. They are cold, unfriendly and make you feel like you are in their way. The bathroom wasn't really dirty, it just needs repair. If you just want a room to sleep in and either will be in that room at all times or gone from the house except for sleeping, then you will have a nice stay. We were visiting to get dental work done, so we had lots of free time at the house. Our first trip for dental work with a different host was far superior. Make sure you meet the parameters above or you will not enjoy your stay at this property. And NO CHILDREN.

In our experience, these situations happen when the person has no experience staying as a guest on Airbnb, this is the case with Charles. For example, the slightest respect and consideration on his part towards other guests and the use of headphones in common areas of the house (which by the way is clearly written in our rules). As a new Airbnb user, Charles' expectations are not aligned with those of the host and therefore the rules are extremely important and yet having them printed in his room and on the web page they do not understand their importance for a healthy coexistence among all the guests in the house. Taking it to the point of total disrespect and yet they are not able to see it.

i don't like that they put other guests to receive new guests, the other cohincide with what is offered

no me gusta que pongan a otros huespedes a recibir nuevos huespedea, lo demas cohincide con lo ofrecido

I loved staying here Ana's home is lovely and so close to everything You can easily walk to coffee shops,restaurants, the mall, grocery store everything very convenient. I highly recommend their home.

Great place for people who need an easy place to land. Well equipped and welcoming space.

Very quiet and spacious accommodation, ideal for work or rest. Very good location. Very grateful to Ana, Alfonso and Andrea who helped us with all the requests from the first day.

Alojamiento muy tranquilo y espacioso, ideal para trabajar o descansar.Muy buena ubicación.Muy agradecidos con Ana, Alfonso y Andrea que nos ayudaron con todas las solicitudes desde el primer día.

Thanks Ana and Alfonso, you are the best in town

My trip to Costa Rica started going to Escazú, Alfonso and Ana's house and at the end of it, I decided to stay there again. We had not agreed at the beginning and I thought it would be fantastic to be able to meet us in my last reservation. Upon my arrival I was greeted by Alfonso, very hospitable and close, although his wife Ana was cold and distant from the start. I found this situation somewhat uncomfortable and surprising at the same time. The house is described perfectly and visually through the photographs, it is located in a good area and very quiet near San Jose and also the International Airport.

Mi viaje a Costa Rica empezó yendo a Escazú, a la casa de Alfonso y Ana y al finalizarlo, decidí quedarme de nuevo allí. No habíamos coincido al inicio y pensé que sería fantástico poder conocernos en mi última reserva. A mi llegada me recibió Alfonso, muy hospitalario y cercano, aunque su mujer Ana se mostró fría y distante desde el inicio. Me resultó algo incómoda esta situación y sorprendente al mismo tiempo. La casa se describe perfectamente y de forma visual a través de las fotografías, está ubicada en una buena zona y muy tranquila cercana a San José y también del Aeropuerto Internacional.

This was the perfect spot for me to be while I supported a family member at hospital CIMA.  The space was very nice.  I appreciate having use of the kitchen and the outside space as a good respite at a stressful time.  The hosts were kind, helpful and accommodating.  I would definitely stay again.

peaceful, quiet, and beautiful home. Ana and Alfonso are generally around, even if no, they are quick to respond online. the grand old house is very spacious.

Beautiful home with high ceilings , picturesque pool and backyard, in a dead end road. Couldn’t ask for a more peaceful getaway in an upscale neighborhood for a great price!

Ana’s place was great! The house is amazing, the room was clean and they had the best breakfast! Thank you!

Perfect place to sleep if you're getting to know San Jose or just passing through!

Perfecto lugar para dormir si estás conociendo San Jose o solo de pasada!

I stayed at Ana’s place for few days, the place was good for a transition for me. Super clean, and the location is good too :)

Ana and Alphonso were warm and friendly.  The room that they offered us was clean and comfortable.

Beautiful home on a cul de sac.  Convenient to shopping, CIMA hospital, restaurants, and Krispy Kreme!!  Comfortable and quiet.

Everything great! Unfortunately no hot water as indicated. You can't get to the accommodation via Airbnb route. Alfonso was very quick and easy to reach. Had a nice stay.

Alles top! Leider kein Warmwasser, wie angegeben. Per Airbnb Routenführung kommt ihr nicht zu der Unterkunft. Alfonso war sehr schnell und gut zu erreichen. Hatten einen netten Aufenthalt.

What an odd situation, of course que tenemos agua caliente en toda la casa. You and your boyfriend mentioned something about that the shower key was a little bit loose, but never mentioned at all that you did not have hot water. The shower system is only one key, if you turn it on all the way you will have a hot water and you regulate the temperature while you turn it down to its original position. So sorry you did not ask. You and your boyfriend are a great guest.

Excellent value. Ana and Alfonso are helpful, responsive, and kind.

Ana’s place was as I expected I felt very safe and comfortable. It’s near everything that I wanted to be under my circumstances. Waking distant from the house to restaurants and public transportation. Thanks Ana for the morning coffee!

I stayed a few nights and decided to return for a few more bc it is such an oasis in San Jose! Worked remotely while dipping in and out of a pool and patio I had all to myself. Thank you!

Fab place & super friendly hosts. Helped me through everything! So glad I got to hang. Really short trip unfortunately though for me. Even met Anas son who’s doing some really cool work!

Wonderful place - tranquil & clean. Pool is fantastic. Great place to work remotely & get to the hospital.

Great place to stay in San Jose . Safe area and many good restaurants near by.

I liked doing yoga next to the pool.They spoke fluent English. I got swindled by a guy claiming  to be a"taxi" from airport. paid$93 .

Excellent value!  The home is beautiful -- like a little mansion; can't believe Ana & Alfonso open this gem to strangers, but they seem perfectly at ease and trusting, and everything went well.  Room was spacious, bathroom beautiful, kitchen huge and well-appointed.  Ana & Alfonso were happy to tell us where to go, what to do, and how to do it in Costa Rica.  We expect to return!

We had a wonderful stay at Ana's beautiful home. She was not there when we arrived but we were warmly greeted by Mari, the housekeeper. Mari showed us around and made us feel very welcome. The house is in a great location, very quiet, safe and peaceful. It was fun to meet the other guests staying there and Gala the dog is a big sweetie. Thank you for a great visit!

This place was perfect for me.  My wife had a procedure done at Biblica in Santa Ana and they were staying at a hotel.  I was odd man out, well the only man, bcs it was my daughter, mother and sister in laws, and wife in the room.  This place was 15 min away, we have a car down there.  I left in the morning and came back late at night.  Now, for the price and the location, it is a great place overall especially for an individual traveler.  I can't comment on how to get around since I had a car but I did see a bus on Rt 121 which is about 4 - 5 blocks away (think maps said 800 meters from Rt 121 to the house).  Now, the hosts were great which is important.

We stayed at Ana's place three times while visiting San Jose. Her beautiful house is in a prime location that is safe and in minutes Uber drive to anywhere we need to go. We always enjoyed our stay. Recommended.

Ana and her husband were very friendly and responsive. House was big enough for everyone to stay comfortable. Our favorite spot was a large terrace by the pool where we had breakfast every morning. We also enjoyed a refreshing bath at a pool that helped us to cool down from warm sunny days. Recommended.

This is my second stay at Ana's place and it's still great! The neighborhood is quiet and safe, and close to shopping malls, and the hosts were super friendly! Would definitely stay again.

Ana is helpful, accommodating, and a nice person. I'm confident in that if you decide to stay, the result will be the same. One request, tell Ana to make her bed, and you may get a laugh.

Great place to stay at.  Felt like home and very easy to get to malls and restaurants. House is in a very safe neighborhood.

A fine colonial style home, enjoyed the covered outdoor space especially. Everything was fabulous.

This was a perfect place to rest my eyes for appointments I had at CEMA.  The place is very comfortable and a great value.  The host was very nice.  I will stay again for convenience to the hospital and mall.  Thank you

The house is very well located, the quality of the accommodation is good, they have good furniture, the bed is acceptable and the pillows are a disaster. The cleaner is a helpful person. the owner is a little or not at all friendly They offer the accommodation by making a pool that is always dirty

La casa muy bien ubicada, la calidad del alojamiento está bien, tienen buen mobiliario, la cama aceptable y las almohadas un desastre. La encargada de la limpieza es una persona atenta. la propietaria poco o nada amable Ofrecen el alojamiento poniendo como atractivo una piscina que siempre se ve sucia

This was our 3rd stay with the wonderful hosts Ana and Alfonso (and sweet dog Gala). Beautiful gardens, a swimming pool and a comfortable bedroom await you. Food stores, shopping and restaurants are also a short walk away. It is an easy location to get around using Uber too. A great place to use as a base for sightseeing. Next time we are in CR we will definitely stay again!

Everything was excellent!  Thank you very much, Ana!

The house is beautiful, that's without a doubt, the location is ideal if you have conferences or events in Escazú. The room is not recommended for two or more people. The shower or water system in the bathrooms was a puzzle, which made us waste time and have a bad time. The relationship with guests could have been better.

La casa es hermosa eso sin duda, la ubicación es ideal si tienen conferencias o eventos en Escazú. La habitación no es recomendable para dos o más personas. El sistema de la ducha o de agua en los baños fue une rompecabezas, que nos hacía perder tiempo y pasar malos ratos. La relación con los huéspedes pudo ser mejor.

Excellent, very comfortable bed and everything is very clean. We chose this place because of its proximity on foot to the multi-size shopping. If it's not for that, I recommend car rental. Ana and her husband are very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. Beautiful house.

Excelente, cama muy cómoda y todo muy limpio. Elegimos este alojamiento por su cercania a pie con el shopping multiplaza. Si no es para eso recomiendo alquilar un auto. Ana y su esposo son muy amables y nos hicieron sentir muy cómodas. Hermosa casa.

Amazing place, very beautiful house, incredible location, very safe too and only kind people. Simply amazing.

Ana home is really beautiful and located in an upscale, safe community.  The room is lovely with a view of the courtyard and the dog (our favorite part!). Everything is clean and just as described. Highly recommend staying here!

Very well located place and very beautiful neighborhood.

Endroit très bien situé et très beau cartier

Wonderful hosts. Couldn’t have asked for better!

This was a horrible experience. The directions to the house, given in the listing, took us around in circles. After finally talking to the host she gave us 2 words that took us directly to the house. The house was pretty but not very clean. I requested a clean bathroom rug but there was black mold all around the ceiling of the shower. The bed was as hard as a rock.  The area was very noisy. The pool was closed. The final straw was that there wasn’t any coffee (that we could find) in the kitchen the next morning even though the host had assured me there would be when I asked. When we checked out we left our phone charger and after several requests to retrieve it the host did not respond. This is an honest review.

This place was exactly what I needed during my transit days in San Jose. I felt super safe here, it was quiet, it was great to have a bathroom in the bedroom, and the hosts were super nice. Definitely recommend.

Great place and space. Very comfortable and above all very friendly hosts.

Excelente lugar y espacio. Muy confortable y sobre todo los anfitriones muy amables.

100% recommended and if we would stay at the place again.

100% recomendado y si volveríamos a hospedarnos en el lugar.

It is an excellent option to be in Costa Rica, very quiet and beautiful! In addition, the people in the house are super friendly, very private and good for resting

Es excelente opción para estar en Costa Rica, muy tranquilo y bellísimo! además súper amable las personas del hogar, muy privado y bueno para descansar

The room is very spacious, clean and safe

El cuarto es muy espacioso, limpio y seguro

the stay meets everything promised and Ana is an excellent hostess. The space is ideal and located in a safe and comfortable area.

la estancia cumple con todo lo prometido y Ana es una anfitriona excelente. El espacio es ideal y esta ubicado en una zona segura y cómoda.

Your house is a very special and conveniently located place

Su casa Es un lugar muy especial y bien ubicado

The owner is very nice and the place is great unfortunately we had to leave after 3 nights as we had to leave the country due to the corona virus. Ana gave us a credit for the remaining days in case we go back to Costa Rica. Good experience!

Pros: Nice house, good area, comfortable bed. Cons: house is isolated from malls and walking areas since it is on the other side of a canal, you will need to Uber everywhere. No automated check in, internet can be difficult to connect to, host is rarely home and when she is home she is busy, no instructions to move around the house, no guest book, barely any hospitality. I chose this place due to the great reviews but I have to sadly say that I felt extremely unwelcome, the most basic questions were not answered politely (instructions to check in, help to enter the house while dog was barking loudly, borrow a phone charger, connection to the internet). There is a mid-size black dog in the front part of the house through which you have to enter and let me tell you, that dog gets furious when you approach the entrance door since he can’t see you, so be ready to “man up” and open that door because Ana would just say “you are gonna have to get used to it”... There is a pool but it is unsuable, the bedroom closet was full of sand, and I was asked “at what time I was checking out” since the day before my check out! All in all, I recommend this place to someone with a car and ready to navigate a large house by himself/herself but I would not stay here again myself.

A very lovely, peaceful home! Ana and her family are warn and gracious hosts!

We did come back and stayed with Ana for the 2nd phase of our dental treatment (see the review of our first stay back in January 2019).  Still a great value -  basic inexpensive accommodation in a great location. We walked to our dental clinic (DDS) for every treatment session.  Very private - you can come in and out as you like.  Good communication, too.

Ana’s place was beautiful, clean and warm. I will definitely come stay with her again if I’m ever back in Costa Rica!

Friendly host, convenient location, sparkling clean and worth the price

Great Hosts, perfect location and very clean. Recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in a safe neighborhood and enjoy San Jose.

Definitely a quiet, comfortable space to rest. Everything is the same as the photos and the family is very nice, 100% recommended.

Definitivamente un espacio tranquilo y cómodo para descansar. Todo es igual como las fotos y la familia e muy agradable, 100% recomendado.

Great house, very well located and great hosts. Would definitely stay again.

Ana's place is central but private. We had no trouble getting an uber any time of day or night.

Ana’s beautiful home is in the heart of one of San Jose’s finest districts.  Best hostess we’ve ever come across in our travels. Don’t miss this wonderful BnB!!!

Perfect location, wonderful hospitality.  The very best in San Jose!

Very nice place ..good area..it did show a pool.it was not usable..the rest of the home was very clean and nice..I would stay again..

Centrally located in a very nice and safe neighborhood called Los Laureles in Escazu, this home, at the end of a quiet street, is walking distance to stores, pharmacies, banks, Avenida Escazu (upscale shopping), even to a couple of the known dental clinics. It is also close to Multiplaza, a mall. The minute you walk through the door, it feels “familiar”, like home. Ana, a super host, is welcoming, almost like a sister or good friend, very hospitable and welcoming. Ana’s place is SO NICE, with a feeling of openness. There is an outdoor covered seating area/patio with tables, and also there are bar stools at an open bar area, overlooking a pool. “Come on in!” they would say, at the end of the day, and we sat around the kitchen table sharing stories, eating and sharing libations. I was in Costa Rica for dental consultations, and there was another guest in the country for the same reason. It was nice to have people with whom to talk who were sincerely interested. The bedroom and private bath were very clean and comfortable (I slept like a baby), and there are numerous outlets all over the house for electrical which is really convenient for charging phones, etc. Ana and Alfonso, her significant other, are willing to help with anything, or if you want your privacy, you are intuitively accommodated. Easy-going, relaxed, cheery atmosphere. A home away from home. I definitely would stay there again!

Ana's home is very lovely and clean in a secure, upscale neighborhood.  We were there for only two nights and enjoyed our accommodations immensely.  Ana and Alfonso were very helpful and friendly...definitely respected our own space also.  Our room was large and comfortable and had the best night's sleep there during our stay in Costa Rica.  An added bonus is their lovely dog Gala.

Great value!  We did our dental work at DDS.  It's about 1.4 km from the place but we walked to every appointment.  It's about 20 minutes walk. If you don't feel like walking, Uber costs around US$ 1.50 each way and is very convenient.  There are 3 nearby groceries/convenience store, about the same walking distance.  We just bought supplies and cook our own breakfast.  We'll certainly  book here again for the 2nd phase of our treatment next time.