The Best Villa of Mal Pais - Amazing Views! in Mal Pais

WOW, just WOW!

Melanie (Byron, GA)
Review submitted: May 16, 2013   Date of arrival: May 5, 2013

Casa Blanca provided a beautiful setting for the vacation of a lifetime. Exactly as described and pictured, the home was spectacular in every way. The views of the hills and ocean were breathtaking, especially during the sunset hour, while the sounds of local wildlife lulled us to a restful sleep each evening. My favorite spot was the hammock with its gentle breeze which afforded some much needed rest and time for personal reflection. The owner provided assistance for months prior to our arrival through the day we had to return to the "real world." He answered every question I asked (there were many) and helped arrange last minute transportation when we needed to return our rental car a day early. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, while still enjoying luxurious accommodations, this is it!

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Next level Experience

Mike (Boston)
Review submitted: May 16, 2013   Date of arrival: November 10, 2012

Go to vimeo dot com and search for Jeff Dowling. We have posted a video called Costa Rica pura Vida. check it out

Really can't describe how incredible this setting is. Perched perfectly in the hills, spectacular views of the ocean. Nature fills this house with beautiful sounds to compliment the picturesque setting.

We had a group of 8 that slept comfortably for the week. Lucked out with amazing weather and had all we needed. Found ourselves missing the house when we were in town which made it all that much better coming home in the evenings.

Great indoor kitchen for cooking, outside kitchen for grilling. Whenever we had a question/concerns, we were promptly helped.

Check out the video at the bottom. It will give you a little taste of everything. Great shots of the house in action and everything it has to offer. My suggestion for transportation is that everyone rents ATV's. Makes it so easy to get into town from the house, cruise around, and get back up. It would be a pretty long walk. Cars also work fine but everyone in our group thought the ATV's were the best choice ( we didn't rent until the end of the week)

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Absolutely WONDERFUL

Joanie R. ()
Review submitted: March 4, 2013   Date of arrival: February 17, 2013

All I can really say is "WOW." I've been to Mal Pais three times now and this is by far the best house I've had. The owners were ALWAYS willing to answer questions and addressed any concerns immediately. The onsite caretakers were wonderful as well, helping out with anything we needed. The location is perfect, assuming you aren't scared of doing a tiny bit of four wheeling on the dirt road to the house (nothing the local 4x4 rentals can't handle). All part of the charm of Mal Pais!

If you're trying to decide where to vacation in CR, choose Mal Pais if:

1) you either surf or want to learn (I fall in the latter category)
2) you like yoga
3) you don't mind frizzy hair due to humidity
4) you want a place that feels off the beaten path, but with AMAZING restaurants (I argue that Koji's for sushi is one of the best places on the planet (have the snapper carpaccio)!

I will most certainly be looking to book the house again, the sooner the better!

Thanks to all for making the stay in Mal Pais wonderful!

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