Our two families (6 adults and 4 teens) rang in 2023 from this beautiful mountain top home! The new house is well appointed, but it’s the uninterrupted ocean views - available from every level, deck and bedroom - that make this vacation rental so special.
Frank was quick to respond and accommodating. Alex, the concierge, is exceptional at his job. He helped coordinate every excursion before we arrived, was warm and welcoming at check-in and was always a quick What’s App away, frequently checking in and always fast to respond, but never intrusive. Finally, Jose, the housekeeper, cleaned twice during our stay (though we never saw him!), making us feel like guests at a 5-star hotel.
Every bedroom has a spectacular view, comfortable beds, screened sliding doors and a deck, and every shower overlooks the ocean. The infinity pool got tons of use (and looks bigger than the pictures). The landscaping is beautiful, towels plush and plentiful, and the kitchen had everything we needed to make delicious dinners (and cocktails!) at home. The little extras – from Costa Rican chocolates at check-in and sparkling wine for our last dinner, to the local coffee and wonderful bath products – were so appreciated!
Our first time to Costa Rica we took advantage of all its greatest hits. Alex helped arrange a sunset boat cruise, exhilarating ziplining (which even in the rain, was super fun) and set us up with Oscar, a private guide, to help us spot sloths, monkeys and other wildlife at Manuel Antonio National Park. We also visited nearby Nauyaca waterfalls, which was a trip highlight. For a New Year’s Eve treat and our last night celebration, Alex arranged for a private chef, Gabriel, who treated us to a delicious four-course meal from the comfort of home.
True to its namesake, Casa Montaña sits high atop a hill, making it a quiet, peaceful refuge with not a neighbor in sight. Our rented car (4x4 required) made us feel less isolated in the high elevation, and the quaint surfer town of Dominical (only 15 minutes away) offered all the amenities we needed. So, if you’re looking for a centrally located oasis, with a sweeping vista of the Pacific and chance to touch the clouds, look no further than this wonderful rental!