Private gated 1 acre property, 3min walk to gorgeous sandy beach. Lounge by the pool, or walk the pristine...
Modern home with pool, beach & wildlife. Private gated 1 acre property, 3min walk to gorgeous sandy beach. Lounge by the pool, or walk the pristine beach. See sloths & monkeys on the path to beach, toucans. Surf, &nearby attractions. Restaurants & small stores close by. Chef Avail. Surf Dominical:15mn, Manuel Ant.Park: 22mn. 3hr from San Jose. Hospital 15 min away. The space If you enjoy experiencing local culture while still enjoying all the comforts of a modern home then this place is for you! World class surfing, boogie boarding, just relaxing by the pool or on the beach, bird and wildlife watching, horseback riding, zip lining, delicious local food, Western & European cuisine, unique and popular attractions are at your doorstep. Electric gated entry to secure fenced property. Matapalo is a tiny town, with a few small stores. Many of the locals have lived their for their entire lives, . The beach is pristine, yet to be discovered by most travellers. Close by are the popular tourist destinations of Dominical, a quaint surf town, and Manuel Antonio, an internationally renowned Nature Reserve, known for its diverse wildlife and active restaurant and bar scene. The local restaurants near Matapalo are small and delicious. A Private Chef service is available. The Caretaker Fatima can offer the contact information but it is a separate service not connected to the listing or house owners. Our home is the only modern home in the neighbourhood, surrounded by simple Costa Rican homes. The home is complete with a pool, A/C (you will appreciate this in Costa Rica!), full size washer & Dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, coffee maker, blender, etc... The bathrooms are equipped with luxurious rain showers. You will experience luxury in jungle and ocean surroundings . Our caretaker Fatima, Junior and their child (please don't speed on the property) live in a second home on the property near the front and will offer advice on the area show you the property and is very helpful to many aspects of your stay. She is very respectful of guests privacy. The house is 200m from an undeveloped beach, accessed by a path between palm and mango trees teeming with nature, sometimes we see sloths, monkeys and iguanas. Guests have reported seeing Capuchin monkeys, iguanas, sloths, toucans and a huge variety of other birds in our yard, Fireflies light up the lawn in front of the house at night... You can walk for hours on the beach encountering only a few locals net and line fishing. Electric gated entrance operated by remote or keypad. After check-in you will be given a code or remote to open the gate as you arrive. A nice welcoming feature to make you feel at home. Guest access You will have access to the entire home and property except for the small caretaker house near the entrance the property. The caretaker, Fatima, lives there with her husband (Junior), their toddler (Junior) and their dog (Spot). Her english is quite good and she can help arrange tours, excursions or help you in any way to enjoy your stay. Other things to note We are beautifying the grounds with flowering plants, trees, and bushes. Fatima will ask your permission if workers are needed on the property unless emergency situations arise. The property is secured by a fence and locked gate.
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Annie
6 months ago
Merveilleux séjour dans cette grande maison, (chacun sa chambre!) à 2 min de la magnifique plage! Une chance que Fatima est juste à côté pour régler tous nos petits pépins (électricité, eau chaude) et nous aider à booker nos activités (balade à cheval!)
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Priscilla
7 months ago
There was a big outdoor chess board which we enjoyed using. All sorts of birds visited the garden, the local capuchin troupe passed through, iguanas walked through the grass and bushes. Very interesting!
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Michael
8 months ago
viel Platz, die Kinder haben den Garten genossen. Leider alles schon in die Jahre gekommen. Zu Fuß leider auch kaum ein Restaurant zu erreichen auf Grund der abgelegenen Lage
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Chloe
11 months ago
Nous sommes venu 1 mois avec nos deux enfants et avons passé un magnifique séjour. La maison est vraiment agréable, et le quartier très tranquille. Le tour de chevaux sont formidables et Fatima, qui gère notre accueil et séjour a été d’une aide et sympathie précieuse. Sont mari et elle-même nous on dépanner lors de soucis avec notre voiture et son intervenue dès que nous en avions besoin. Ils nous ont également trouvé une nounou qui a été adorable. Vous pouvez lui demander quoi que se soit et elle vous aidera au mieux possible. Merci à cette petite famille d’avoir fait de nos vacances, un vrai moment de bonheur!
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Jinna
1 year ago
This property's location (Playa Matapalo) is arguably one of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. The setting feels secluded and tranquil, with monkeys and scarlet macaws often visible on the short walk to the beach, yet Dominical, Uvita and Quepos are close for dining, shopping, tourist activities and services. We spent a month here with our 7- and 9-year-olds, and they loved the pool and spotting wildlife every day. The Wi-Fi, AC, and washer/dryer made life easy, and Fatima, the property manager, was a dream—so kind and always available when we had questions. If you’re not an animal lover, know that the pets roam freely on the property, but for us, they added to the charm. There is a mini mart that's a 5-10 min walk from the house, with basic essentials and food. A larger Walmart-style grocery store is about 20 min drive away. Feel free to message me with questions if you're considering a stay! We absolutely loved the house and location.
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James
1 year ago
The place is walkable to the beach and Fatima was a great host! The house has a great layout and the kids enjoyed the waterslide pool. Angel and his horses were a highlight of our trip.
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Pepperli
1 year ago
This house is private and away from any crowds, yet a short drive to a large US style grocery store. The walk to the beach is so close you can hear the waves crashing at night in your bed. We woke up to Macaws, monkeys, parrots, iguanas, leaf cutter ants and many birds! We traveled with our children ages 14, 15 and 25. Our daughter walked to the private beach for yoga in the morning and the boys loved the pool, beach, hammock, and life-sized chess. My husband and I enjoyed coffee out back in the morning when the wildlife was ALIVE with sights and sounds of the true Costa Rica! Having space for our family to relax yet retreat to their own bedrooms for an afternoon siesta was perfect. The air-conditioning was very efficient and kept the house cool. The house was gated and secure with personnel on-site. Fatima and her family are the true gem of the home. Having her to help with questions was imperative and just an absolute treat. This home is a genuine home in Costa Rica! Pura Vida!
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Sandra
1 year ago
We loved our stay here and plan to come back again for a longer period. Fatima is great, and Monika and William were also wonderful. the house was perfect for us and as described in the ad the only thing to be aware of is the property is also shared by 4 townhomes which we were not aware of until we arrived. the other guests were not disruptive to our stay but it felt a little weird having others there when we expected private.
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Sylvain
1 year ago
Nous avons passé un super séjour dans une très belle maison! Fatima nous a organisé une me balade à cheval, merci, celle-ci a été magique ! Merci à Fatima pour son accueil et son écoute ! Merci à Monika pour la communication avant pendant et après la location !
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Beverly
1 year ago
This is our 2nd visit and we love the location. Our favorite beach. Fatima is so sweet and helpful.
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