Pura Vista Hills

This is a remote location and private. Beautiful, well-built, modern home that matches all the pictures. Very nice pool and landscaping. The road to the house is a bit rough as many roads are in CR. However, we never needed 4 wheel drive and we were visiting during rainy season and it was certainly rainy the week we were there. Fabrice and Miho live very close and were always available without ever being intrusive. We had one small issue with the dryer (probably operator error) and Fabrice was real quick to come over and fix whatever it was we were doing wrong. There are many beaches within 15-60 minutes from the house. Our favorite was Playa Real. Beautiful, quiet beach and we were the only patrons when we visited. It was quite an adventure getting there with sketchy roads. But it was a much better than the tourist trap beaches like Tamarindo. Several decent restaurants within 30 minutes of the location. But again, this is a remote location which is what we were looking for.

We enjoyed staying at this home!

Me and my family had a great time. the house was extremely spacious, each room had its own bathroom. we loved the common areas and beautiful view. We traveled with kids and the house was very kid friendly, one level, it even had Monopoly and and some mat for kids. The pool is pretty deep, so bring floaties for kids, but other than that it was great :)

Beautiful home and host. Great time away from it all , thank you fabrice

Amazing place, and fantastic friendly hosts! I look forward to returning and/or sending friends :)

We booked this villa for 9 nights for our family of four (2 adults + 2 pre-teens). We really enjoyed our stay because the villa was spacious, clean, comfortable and well-equipped with everything you need. Our favorite spot was the large pool/patio area with the beautiful ocean view. The bonus was meeting Fabrice (the owner) during our stay. What an amazing person with so much insight about the region. He made our experience in Costa Rica so much better! Thank you, Fabrice :-) The villa is located in the mountains so if you like the idea of staying in a quiet area away from the crowds (with spectacular views), then this villa certainly delivers. The closest beach was about 15 minutes away (by car) with many local restaurants within 15-30 minutes. We saw howler monkeys on many occasions beside the villa and tried surfing and bodyboarding at the beach. One of the highlights of our beach experience was Lola’s. In addition to the restaurant (right on the beach), you can reserve an umbrella (with chairs) for the day (with drink/food service). It felt like a resort experience, but more private. Fabrice’s response time was within a few minutes before and during our stay (so communication was quick and easy), and the description and photos within the listing are accurate. Overall, the property definitely met our expectations!

AmaZing place and the most positive host ever. Huge pool!

The owners were wonderful, responsive, quick with a positive and wonderful vibe. The house was clean, beautiful and the sunsets, always amazing! We also loved some spot close from the house (restaurants), not too far from Tamarindo and another villages.

Pura Vista Hills was absolutely perfect for our team retreat/workcation. We had everything we needed and Fabrice and Miho took great care of us.

The house is located in a very quiet area and the view is indeed incredible. We spent 7 days there and enjoyed the sunset every evening. The hosts, Miho and Fabrice, are very helpful. We had a small issue with the AC unit in the master bedroom and Fabrice fixed it within an hour. The pool is great and long enough for laps if you need to exercise. We were only 4 but the house can easily accommodate 2 families.

We had an excellent time! The house is in excellent condition. Fabrice and Miho are super friendly !!! 100% recommended

We loved our stay at Fabrice and Miho's beautiful home, Hacienda Isabella. They were always available when we needed help, their sweet dog, Goal Keeper, became a new best friend to my children, and the house and views were beyond compare. They were always quick to respond to all of my questions, and the home is clean, comfortable and well stocked with anything you might need to enjoy your stay there. We cannot recommend it highly enough.

We had a wonderful week. The house is beautiful and our hosts were absolutely fantastic.

Beautiful house, spectacular view.

Perfect for families. With so many sleeping arrangements this place could handle 6 adults and 4 kids. Lounging inside and out was great, views were outstanding. Keep in mind that if you are traveling during dry season the main area of the house is not air conditioned, so it took our group a few days to acclimate to the temps. All the sleeping quarters have A/C. Getting there is an adventure, but once you arrive, you are really remote. Which, for us, was a good thing.

Our stay at Hacienda Isabella was carefree from start to finish. Fabrice and Miho both speak perfect English, and reply promptly to all communications. They live adjacent to the house, and will resolve any difficulty immediately. Worried our late arrival New Year's Eve would cause problems with grocery stores closing, Miho purchased basic groceries for us and we reimbursed her. Directions provided to the home are precise, though we would recommend bringing along a GPS (either via cellphone arrangement or rental car company). A 4-wheel drive vehicle to access the house is a must. And for 4-wheel drive novices, we'd recommend a short demonstration at the rental company. You'll receive helpful recommendations of nearby things to do. The view from the house is spectacular, and will entice you to stay put for a couple of days without venturing out. An absolute must of a side trip, though, is Lola's on the beach at Playa Avellana. We went twice. You'll need to get used to most anything being about a 30-minute drive away. But the view is worth it. There are usually 2 means of accessing any destination - dirt roads and mostly secondary roads. Dirt roads are pretty bumpy and dusty. Paved, secondary roads may take you just a little longer. The JW Marriott wanted $100/person for day passes during high season to sit around their pool and order food/drinks!! Rather than purchase 4 day passes, I simply used Marriott points to rent a room, make charges to the room and receive some 7,000 pts (including use of my Marriott credit card). We had no intention of sleeping there. We felt as though we made new friends in Fabrice and Miho. Though we had several of our party back out at the last minute, it was still well worth what we paid for the house.

Hacienda Isabella is special place. Tucked into what feels like the middle of a nature preserve overlooking the Pacific Ocean is a very clean, spacious and modern house. You literally can't see another house in any direction and it feels as if you have hundreds of acres all to yourself! Yet despite the feeling of remoteness you are within 15 minutes of some fantastic beaches and some decent restaurants. Miho and Fabrice were very welcoming upon our arrival and were staying in the casita in front of the house. They were there when you needed them, but otherwise out of sight. In my view, the perfect balance. We were a family of 8 including 2 seniors and 4 children (3,5,8 and 10 yrs old). We had plenty of personal space but spent much our time near the pool while we were at the house. Although we didn't get to see any monkeys we heard them throughout our stay. The bathrooms and the kitchen were very well appointed. Daily maid service kept the house impeccably clean, even with all of the kids. I would highly recommend Hacienda Isabella for almost any group that is looking to get off the beaten path a little bit away from the crowds in nearby Tamarindo. Thanks Fabrice and Miho for a wonderful stay!

Incredible! The house is just gorgeous and Fabrice and his wife were both such attentive and gracious hosts. The house was perfectly remote, creating an amazingly tranquil and serene environment but only about 20-30 minutes away from incredible beaches, restaurants and more. I also have to mention that there is an incredible babysitter who lives just down the street who was just simply amazing with our children and became a good friend to us. Overall I'm not sure I could recommend this experience enough.

We spent Christmas in this spectacular villa with beautiful pool. We were seven but it can easily sleep ten to twelve people. Has wonderful views and is super peaceful. We would get up early mornings and watch the sun rise and listen to the monkey calls. Only things to note are that it is a 20 min drive to the nearest beach, Playa Junquillal -- though what a beautiful beach it is -- and there are lots of creepy crawlies due to the forest setting. If you're looking to get away from everything, this is the place. Fabrice is an excellent host - happy to make recommendations and tell you about the area and quick to resolve any issues. Overall we loved it.

What a place this is !! Fabrice was the perfect host, welcoming and available whenever we needed something. Apart from the house itself, the location is a wonder. We have been coming to Costa Rica for 20 years and this place is the one where we experienced the best the country has to offer. If silence and space are the true modern luxury then Hacienda Isabella is the ultimate luxury get away. One has to experience the view while seating by the pool or swimming in it and listen to the jungle.That can't be described! The house itself offers everything we could ask for from modern comfort to large open space and privacy. It is a great family vacation place that is hard to get out of! Our 2 daughters, 10 & 3 years old would have a hard time leaving the pool or not watching the monkeys playing in the trees. Once out of the house, some breathtaking beaches offering great waves or swimming conditions are within a 10 minute drive. Several good restaurants and plenty activities are available in the area which makes the whole experience perfect. Just ask Fabrice and Milo what is their suggestion of the day, they know the area like the back of their hands. Can't wait to be back!

Hacienda Isabella is private and serene and absolutely beautiful. Just 10 minutes driving to the beach but with a few of the ocean from the house, this place is heavenly for anyone seeking some beautiful quiet on the coast of Costa Rica! We had a fabulous time cooking in the big kitchen and swimming in the private pool and Fabrice was available to answer any questions we had. Highly recommended!!!