The gorgeous valley of Islita is truly something special. Tranquil and serene, filled with untouched nature and animals like Howler monkeys and Scarlett macaws, you'll never have a day without seeing something magical. We are so lucky to have amazing waves, elite surfing & yoga teachers, an epic equestrian center with trail riding, delicious restaurants, gorgeous hikes, dolphin tours, next level fishing, kayaking, waterfalls, quad rentals, turtle beaches, all within or nearby our lovely valley. The space Unlike many of the homes in CR, which are mainly outdoors, Casa Cielo is truly indoor/outdoor. You can shut the huge sliding doors and put on the AC or leave the house open and enjoy the ocean breeze and feel as though you are immersed in nature. All the living areas and bedrooms have AC and screens. Additionally the house is easy to access once in the community and has lots of parking. As you can see from the photos my mom has impeccable taste, blending warmth and comfort with natural elements. This home is maintained at the highest standards. There is nothing "worn down" about this gorgeous house. You will feel incredibly comfortable and right at home as that is how my mom designed it to feel. Guest access You can access all of the home except the outdoor storage and one small closet inside the TV room. Other things to note The valley of Islita is quite unique. It is a small chill destination with the local town, hotel, privately owned luxury homes and beach all close in vicinity. Islita beach is family friendly almost the entire year. We rarely have currents or rip tides and our waves tend to be smaller because of the cove. There is also great shade! There are often fun beginner waves and more advanced waves as well depending on swell and tide. There are many beaches nearby for more advanced surfing. And very few people at them so that's a bonus. The hotel has a intimate beach club with a beach front restaurant and pool. It is fun to go there and mingle with guests, the local surf school team and homeowners. Is you buy food or drink you can use the pool. Although small our valley has many restaurants to choose from. Upon booking you will receive a detailed pdf with every imaginable detail of every imaginable thing to do in this valley and the surrounding areas. =) 25 years ago when my family first came here there were no bridges or paved roads. It was quite the adventure. For most people arriving here by car can still feel quite exciting as there is about 25 mins of dirt mountainous road before you arrive in the valley. However there is now a bridge so you don't have to cross the huge river. We are about 2.5 hours from Liberia airport and 4.5 hours from San Jose airport. The pdf I send you has driving direction links and all the details you need for getting here including shuttle services, private plane charters, etc. The nature and wildlife here is very exciting (see photos). We have a Scarlett macaw breeding center which has currently released over 50 birds into the wild in our valley. Our beach is in between two turtle nesting beaches! Our climate is more dry in the non-rainy season (Dec-April) and although humid in the rainy season (May-Nov) its quite comfortable for most. Yes we have bugs and critters. Don't leave things on the ground, shake out your towels and shoes for example. My mom's house is overall mosquito free although during rainy season they can be around more. Come prepared if you know you are sensitive to them. We have top level horse riding, private yoga, exclusive surf trips, beachfront spa services and so much more. All this info. will be included in more detail in the pdf. We can provide private chef options if you are interested. We have a couple that cleans and maintains the house. They can come as often or as seldom as you like. But there are a few things that need attention almost everyday like the pool maintenance. It is smart when traveling to any country to be mindful of your valuables. Although rare, petty theft does occur so just like in any place best not to leave anything in your car when parking at beaches here and don't leave things on the beach unattended.