Welcome to our incredible view-location, overlooking the intriguing City of San Jose. The city is cradled in the Central Valley of Costa Rica by the glorious surrounding mountains, made beautiful by their lush tropical vegetation. Stay with us and enjoy the wonderful view, while experiencing a refreshing swim in our solar heated pool or relaxing in our soothing hot water jacuzzi. The space Our Place: Our self-contained suite, which is an addition to our house, sleeps four, and has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and two washrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a buffet bar which allows for uninterrupted conversation between family or friends while preparing the daily meals. The bedroom has twin beds or a king size bed (your choice) with a connected 3-piece washroom and the living room has a pull-out sofa with adjoining 3-piece washroom. You can enjoy your favorite TV program on one of the TVs in the living room or in the bedroom. The large windows facing the pool allow an abundance of natural light within the space and the adjacent exterior terrace provides a place for barbequing or just relaxing with your favorite book. The Neighborhood Our location is just above the prosperous town of Escazu, in the beautiful rain forested mountainside of the Central Valley. Escazu, with its numerous embassies and exclusive shops and restaurants, is the jewel, and trendy suburb of San Jose, and is home to many of the country's ex-pat population. Although our location is 300 meters above the town, we are only 15 minutes by car from these desirable amenities. As you ascend the mountain to our place from the town, you will pass a variety of housing types including multi-million dollar architectural designed homes, mixed in with a few small pastures with cattle or horses, and you might pass a farmer leading his oxen down the road to a nearby pasture. Should you travel higher up the mountain you will drive through vegetable farms and coffee farms, and forest reserve areas with hiking trails. The vegetation is lush with numerous tropical trees and palms, and many types of colorful flowering plants. To get to our place you will need to come by car, bus, or Uber/taxi. The walk up the mountain from Escazu is for hiker types wanting exercise, and not for a regular casual stroll. Guest access Our guests have complete access to our secure garage, the Airbnb suite, and the suite terrace with barbeque. In addition, guests have access to the pool, the jacuzzi, and the billiard table patio with its legal sized billiard table. Other things to note Weather: The weather in this area is usually "short sleeves" in the day and "light sweaters” in the evening. Travel Planning and Assistance: We would be pleased to assist you in the planning of your exciting Costa Rica Excursion Experience. We can also facilitate your activity bookings to ensure ultimate potential for your holiday time period. I am a Canadian who has travelled to Costa Rica multiple times since 1999 (see John’s Travel Experience below). I now live in Escazu part of the year and part of the year in Toronto, Canada. My wife, Ivonne, is a citizen of Costa Rica and speaks Spanish. If we know your interests and the ages of your children (if any), we can help you plan your activities, your mode of transportation, and your accommodation locations. We can provide you with suggestions and alternatives and pricing requirements. Once your vacation is planned, we can assist you with bookings and travel options. Your holiday can be free of stress as you are picked up at the airport on arrival, to your being returned to the airport upon departure. John’s Travel Experience in Costa Rica: I traveled to Costa Rica with my wife and friends in 1999 for a vacation that turned out to be the most enjoyable vacation I had ever experienced. Following that eventful holiday, I couldn’t wait to return to Costa Rica, and was able to return many times over the following years. My wife and I traveled to a variety of locations in the country, and each time we left Costa Rica, I wanted to stay longer. I loved Costa Rica’s lush tropical vegetation and colorful flowers, the mountainous terrain and the ocean, the streams and waterfalls, the colorful birds and butterflies, and of course the weather. I found the local Costa Rican people to be a mild and friendly people, who loved to please their guests. They appeared to love nature and seemed to be closely connected to the land with their coffee farms, cattle, and horses. In 2021, I decided to retire and embrace the country that I had come to love. I purchased an amazing city-view property in Escazu with house and pool, overlooking the City of San Jose. Since then, I have constructed an addition to the house for the new Airbnb, and it is called “Mountain Vista”. I now enjoy living the “Pura Vida” lifestyle.

## Overview

Enjoy breathtaking views of the captivating city of San Jose, nestled in Costa Rica's Central Valley and surrounded by lush tropical mountains. Relax with a refreshing swim in our solar-heated pool or unwind in the soothing hot water jacuzzi while taking in the scenery.

## The Space

Our self-contained suite, an extension of the main house, accommodates up to four guests. It includes:

- A fully equipped kitchen with a buffet bar, perfect for socializing while preparing meals  
- A living room featuring a pull-out sofa bed and an adjoining three-piece bathroom  
- A bedroom offering a choice between twin beds or a king-size bed, connected to a private three-piece bathroom  
- TVs located in both the living room and bedroom  
- Large windows facing the pool that fill the space with natural light  
- An adjacent outdoor terrace ideal for barbecuing or relaxing with a book  

## Location

Situated just above the thriving town of Escazu on the verdant mountainside of the Central Valley, our property offers a peaceful retreat. Escazu is known for its embassies, upscale shops, and restaurants, making it a popular suburb of San Jose and home to many expatriates.

Although our home sits 300 meters above the town, it is only a 15-minute drive to these amenities. The drive up the mountain passes through a mix of architecturally designed luxury homes, small pastures with cattle or horses, and traditional farming scenes such as farmers leading oxen. Higher elevations feature vegetable and coffee farms, forest reserves, and hiking trails. The area is rich with tropical trees, palms, and vibrant flowering plants.

Access to the property requires transportation by car, bus, or taxi/Uber. Walking up the mountain from Escazu is recommended only for those seeking a vigorous hike rather than a casual stroll.

## Guest Access

Guests have full use of:

- A secure garage  
- The Airbnb suite and its terrace with barbecue facilities  
- The solar-heated pool and hot water jacuzzi  
- The billiard patio, which includes a regulation-sized billiard table  

## Additional Information

### Weather

The climate is generally warm enough for short sleeves during the day, with light sweaters recommended in the evening.

### Travel Planning and Assistance

We are happy to help you plan your Costa Rican adventure. Our services include:

- Activity recommendations tailored to your interests and the ages of any children  
- Guidance on transportation and accommodation options  
- Assistance with bookings to maximize your holiday experience  
- Airport pickup and drop-off for a stress-free arrival and departure  

### About the Host

John is a Canadian who has visited Costa Rica multiple times since 1999. He splits his time between Escazu and Toronto. His wife, Ivonne, is a Costa Rican citizen and fluent Spanish speaker. Together, they offer personalized support to ensure your trip meets your expectations.

John’s love for Costa Rica began with a memorable vacation in 1999. Over the years, he explored various regions of the country and developed a deep appreciation for its tropical landscapes, wildlife, and warm, welcoming people. In 2021, he retired and purchased a home with a pool overlooking San Jose in Escazu. He then added the Airbnb suite, named “Mountain Vista,” to share the “Pura Vida” lifestyle with visitors.

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John was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He gave us great recommendations for everything from beaches to restaurants and was always extremely helpful. There wasn’t a single moment I didn’t enjoy my stay at John’s place. He’s genuinely one of the nicest people I’ve met and made sure we had everything we needed. The view was absolutely stunning, and having both the Jacuzzi and pool was an amazing bonus. The entire place was also very clean and well kept. I would definitely stay here again!

Very friendly and nice place, highly recommended

muy amables y bonito el lugar, super recomendados

Ivone and John were very friendly and helpful hosts throughout our stay. They made us feel very comfortable and everything was excellent. The experience was very pleasant and I would definitely stay with them again without a second thought. Highly recommended!

Ivone y John fueron unos anfitriones muy amables y atentos durante toda nuestra estancia. Nos hicieron sentir muy cómodos y todo estuvo excelente. La experiencia fue muy agradable y, sin duda, volvería a hospedarme con ellos sin pensarlo. ¡Totalmente recomendado!

A great place, very quiet and private. The apartment is very clean and very well organized.

Un lugar super y tranquilo y privado. El apartamento muy limpio y muy bien organizado.

Outstanding service and a beautiful place near San José to unwind for a while without having to travel so far; we will definitely go back.

Excelente atención y un lugar precioso cerca de San José para despejarse un rato sin necesidad de desplazarte tanto, ciertamente volveremos a ir.

View of the city was beautiful.  Nearby restaurant had AMAZING views.

This is a great place exactly as described. John was very nice and useful.

John was an amazing host that welcome us and show us the apartment and was very kind...

Excellent location and services provided. Also, the suite is very clean and spacious.

Excelente ubicación y servicios brindados. Además, muy limpia y amplia la suite.

Since I made the reservation we got in touch and, as it was my birthday, the host very kindly allowed us to check in earlier and leave a little later, which is greatly appreciated. Ivonne was super friendly from our arrival, and her son, very nice and helpful, helped us find a cake in the nearby places to celebrate. I definitely had a great time and it was a very nice experience.

Desde que hice la reserva nos pusimos en contacto y, como era el día de mi cumpleaños, el anfitrión muy amablemente nos permitió hacer el check-in más temprano y salir un poco más tarde, lo cual se agradece muchísimo. Ivonne fue súper amable desde nuestra llegada, y su hijo, muy agradable y servicial, nos ayudó a buscar un queque en los lugares cercanos para celebrar. Sin duda la pasé genial y fue una experiencia muy bonita.

Without a doubt, this has been one of the best Airbnbs I’ve ever stayed at. John was always incredibly attentive, and the stay was amazing

Check-in took a while but everything was in order, good host

El check in tardó un poco pero todo en orden, buen host

Beautiful place, very comfortable, clean and tidy with all the amenities mentioned. There is privacy and the place is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely be back. Finally, we want to thank John for his hospitality, he was really a great host, he helped us with everything, he was super attentive and friendly. Thanks!

Hermoso lugar, muy cómodo, limpio y ordenado con todas las comodidades que se mencionan. Si hay privacidad y el lugar es precioso. Disfrutamos muchísimo nuestra estadía y sin duda volveremos. Finalmente queremos agradecer por la hospitalidad de John, realmente fue un gran anfitrión, nos ayudó en todo, fue super atento y amable. Muchas gracias!

Since my girlfriend and I arrived at the place, it took them 30 minutes to answer us to tell us exactly which house it was, even though we had notified them of the arrival time and that we were arriving in an Uber, we had to wait in the rain. We had to communicate to ask for several things or objects that indicated that they were included in the reservation. Finally, the place is located below John and Ivonne's house, the only thing to note is that if you want to have a relaxed afternoon, from our experience we can say that we did not have one, since on the two afternoons we were there there were meetings on the terrace above the house. There were a lot of people with very loud music, so we could hardly use the pool and jacuzzi. There was no total privacy.

Desde que mi novia y yo llegamos al lugar duraron 30 minutos en contestarnos para decirnos cual era exactamente la casa, aún nosotros avisando antes la hora de llegada y que llegábamos en Uber, tuvimos que esperar bajo la lluvia. Tuvimos que comunicarnos para pedir varias cosas u objetos que indicaban que venían incluidos en la reserva. Finalmente, el lugar se ubica debajo de la casa de John e Ivonne, lo único que hay que tener en cuenta es que si quieres tener una tarde relajada desde nuestra experiencia podemos decir que no lo tuvimos, ya que en las dos tardes que estuvimos habían reuniones en la terraza de arriba de la casa. Había mucha gente con música muy alta, entonces casi no pudimos hacer uso de la piscina y jacuzzi. No había total privacidad.

They say you cannot please everyone and this is my first 3-star rating. Of my 78 previous ratings (which you can read on my Airbnb site, 76 were 5-star and 6 were 4-star. There are two sides to every story so I will provide the other side: "First of all, love, they told me they weren't going to arrive at three, so I went out to run an errand. When they arrived two hours later, I didn't hear the phone ring, and they didn't get wet because it wasn't raining. As soon as you texted Keilor, he immediately went to open the door for them. " "Today I let them stay two hours longer because they had arrived late yesterday so they could enjoy themselves more, and they still complained. It's unbelievable. When they got in the jacuzzi, nobody went out onto the terrace, obviously. And in the afternoon, we made some chicharrones and went out to the terrace for lunch. We sat down at the table and from there we went inside. The music was playing inside the house, it was incredible that they listened to it."

John and his family are very hospitable. The place is great, the view is wonderful and the jacuzzi was real nice haha

A very nice place, very accessible, very friendly owners

Muy bonito el lugar, muy accesible, los dueños muy amables

Loved the suite that John has it have all the amenities that you can ask for an it’s close to everything u need thanks again John for allowing me an my friends to stay at your home

Thank you for that great review! John

Jonh is a great host! He greeted us at the entrance and showed us how everything worked in the house. He was even kind enough to lend us a deck of cards when we asked him if he had one. He was always very attentive and considerate.

Jonh es un excelente anfitrión! Nos recibió en la entrada y nos mostró cómo funcionaba todo en la casa. Incluso fue tan amable de prestarnos un naipe cuando le preguntamos si tenía uno. Siempre fue muy atento y considerado.

It was awesome.  Really liked having two bathrooms

This is my second time staying here and the place never disappoints. The view is absolutely breathtaking. The environment is peaceful and relaxing and couldn’t have asked for a better host. John and his wife Yvonne went above and beyond checking on me after having a procedure and are absolutely delightful hosts! Looking forward to going back, will definitely stay there again and highly recommend!

Thank you Elizabeth! Look forward to the next time.

The location is good, the place is acceptable, the pool needs more maintenance. Very important to note, John and his family are at the place, it's a guest house. There is no total privacy

La ubicación está bien, el lugar es aceptable, la piscina necesita más mantenimiento. Muy importante a tomar en cuenta, John y su familia se encuentran en el lugar, es una casa de huéspedes. No se tiene privacidad total

A quiet and peaceful place, very accessible! It always gives a certain kind of security to see surveillance cameras, even if it takes away from the sense of privacy. Everything was very clean and tidy, the place was beautiful and the view was amazing! John's treatment was excellent. Thanks

Un lugar tranquilo y silencioso , muy accesible ! Da siempre cierto tipo de seguridad ver camaras de vigilancia aún q reste provasidad.. Todo muy limpio y aseado el lugar hermoso y la vista increíble! John's treatment was excellent.. thanks

Thank you for your review of our place Gabriel. If you don’t mind, I would appreciate knowing if you feel we misrepresented our place somehow?

The space is great for a weekend escapade with your partner. Even though the place is part of John’s home it was private and very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped for making a quick pasta for dinner and some scrambled eggs for breakfast. The bathroom was clean and the shower was nice and warm. The jacuzzi makes for a nice spot to spend the evening. The location is great with a nice view of the city, a great restaurant at walking distance and 15 minutes away from Escazu by car. Me and my wife would 100% recommend this place.

John and his wife are a really nice host - we felt welcome and appreciated that we were directly invited to try out the jacuzzi, pool and pool table. The flat and all furniture & equipment is new, of good quality and clean. It was a really nice location to spend our last 2 nights in Costa Rica!

The place is very nice, it is quiet, there is a country place with a view and amenities. Ideal for taking a break near the city

El lugar es muy lindo, es tranquilo, hay país un lugar con vista y amenidades. Ideal para tomarse un break cerca de la ciudad

John is one of my all time favorite host, with a beautiful guest quarters  and gorgeous view! It was gexactly as described and seen in the pictures! The only thing I would change is adding a picture of the exterior entrance to the property since it’s gated but the houses are not numbered. Aside from that everything was perfect and am looking forward to returning next spring!

Everything was amazing, John was super friendly and pleasant, the tranquility in the area was very nice and the facilities were nice and impeccable

Todo fue increíble, John super amable y ameno, la tranquilidad en la zona fue muy bonita y las instalaciones lindas e impecables

The stay was awesome. Jhon is a friendly host, flexible and always responded promptly to our queries. The place is quiet and perfect for resting.

La estadía fue increíble. Jhon es un anfitrión amable, flexible y siempre respondió rápidamente a nuestras consultas. El lugar es tranquilo y perfecto para descansar.

The hosts are friendly and the place has everything you need, plus a really nice view

Hosts are super friendly! The clean and beautiful place. You enjoy the sound of trees and animals, and a spectacular view ✨

Los hosts son super amables! El lugar limpio y hermoso. Se disfruta del sonido de los árboles y animales, y una vista espectacular ✨