Platanillo holiday apartment letting with shared pool, shared indoor pool and internet access

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  • Apartment
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 night min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Swimming pool
  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

From the manager

Valley of Dream Eco Lodge was named one of the "The 15 Best Places to Stay in Costa Rica (Resorts, Hotels and Eco Lodges)." We have 4 beautiful Eco-lodges, each has 2 private bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, dining area and kitchenette. The main salon has 3 sofas, a full kitchen, a table to seat 14 comfortably and covered fire pit. Salt water pool and 12 acres of nature to explore. We offer unique accommodations for people to connect and experience an amazing culture!

The Space:

Step Off the beaten path. Situated in the beautiful mountains of Costa Rica on 12 acres, Valley of Dreams Eco Lodge offers all new accommodations designed to allow for a eco-friendlier experience. Valley of Dreams is situated 1200 feet above sea level and surrounded by the jungle, yet 15 minutes away from the town of Dominical. Take pleasure in the daily ocean breezes and fall asleep to the sound of the ocean waves. Here you can revel in the many shooting stars and encounter the milky way. Valley of Dreams offers amazing abundance of wildlife and biodiversity. Toucans, turkeys and green parrots can be enjoyed in their natural habitat on a daily basis and sloths, coatimundi, and others make and occasional appearance. Valley of Dreams is surrounded by mature fruit trees including, mangoes, avocadoes, rambutan, cacao, cashew trees and many more which can be enjoyed by guests but are also enjoyed by the local monkeys. Hike one of the trails to the 400+ year old Ceiba tree, known by the Mayans as the Tree of Life.

Valley of Dreams Eco Lodge offers unique accommodations designed to sleep a total of 10-15 guests making it an ideal location for family vacations, retreats, reunions at a fraction of the cost. Eco-lodges are also available as individual rentals which allows for an opportunity to meet other travelers. There is an abundance of outdoor space to use including a new fire pit with a roof and seating for all to hang out and enjoy. There are plenty of parking spaces available for everyone.

Designed to offer all you need to reconnect yourself with nature and simplicity, Valley of Dreams has 4 private newly remodeled eco lodges. Each eco lodge offers two well-lit private bedrooms with matrimonial mattresses, open closet space and a small desk for inspirational moments. The bathrooms all have instant hot water showers and natural stone sinks. Every eco-lodge has a tastefully decorated living room with new sofas and a coffee table offers amazing views overlooking the jungles, gardens and valleys. Every lodge has a dining table that seats 4 and a kitchenette fully equipped with a microwave, sink, small fridge, coffee maker, electric skillet, cutting board and utensils. Large open windows allow you to experience what nature has to offer. An open floor plan allows for plenty of natural air. Ceiling fans throughout.

The main house boasts an open great room which features plenty of places to relax and connect with others. A fully equipped new kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances offers plenty of room to prepare meals for a crowd. All cabinetry at Valley of Dreams was designed and made by a neighboring craftsman. Here you will find beautiful Platanillo sourced cedar wood ceilings, locally sourced bamboo design, a costa rican hand-crafted rainbow eucalyptus dining table that seats 12, five ceiling fans for your comfort, three comfortable couches and an abundance of natural light. An additional restroom is located in the main area for your convenience. Valley of Dreams has a wheelchair accessible private room available with a matrimonial bed, desk, closet and large private bathroom with handrails. Refresh in the below- ground salt water pool or relax in our covered fire pit with a built in barbecue made from bamboo on our property to experience nature.

We have some beach equipment available. We have several snorkel masks, old sheets for beach use, some beach towels, boogie boards and coolers available. We have a limited supply but you are welcome to help yourself!

Valley of Dreams is nestled in a small local community which allows guests an opportunity for a true cultural experience and to embrace a simpler way of live. Local restaurants offer a true farm to table experience. Only five minutes away, you can bask in one of this communities renounced waterfalls, Eco Chontales and the national treasure, Nuayaca falls. There are many other various waterfalls and swimming holes to relax in or enjoy a dip in the river. Valley of Dreams is in close proximity to Dominical, Uvita, Quepos, Manuel Antonio and San Isidro and near the beautiful beaches Playa Matapalo, Playa Hermosa, Playa Linda and many more.

Guest Access:

Guests have full access to the shared main salon, swimming pool, hammocks galore, large covered fire pit with built in barbecue, freedom to explore the beautiful jungle. This is a true place of nature, simplicity and beauty. Share food from our garden and many mature fruit trees available on this property.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Shared indoor pool
  • Mountain Views
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

Guests have full access to the shared main salon, swimming pool, hammocks galore, large covered fire pit with built in barbecue, freedom to explore the beautiful jungle. This is a true place of nature, simplicity and beauty. Share food from our garden and many mature fruit trees available on this property. We really enjoy spending time with our guests but also want to give you as much space as you need. Please let us know if you need anything and we'll be more than happy to help out! We reside on the property and are here for you! We love this community and are excited to share it with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

We encourage children 7 and above. Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas.

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Manager restrictions

Minimum stay: 1 night

About the manager

Valley Of Dream Sbb
Calendar updated:
20 Sep 2020

Years listed:
5

Based in:
Costa Rica
Languages spoken: English
This Apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 14 Jun 2018. Located in Province of San Jose, it has 8 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £461.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 20 Sep 2020.
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Reviews

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Dream come true
Dec 2018

Valley of Dreams Eco Lodge is the best place I have stayed in Costa Rica. I have visited this country twice now and could not ask for a better reception or facility. Matt and Annie are remarkable host… More 

Reviewed 16 Feb 2019

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager
What a spectacular review we could not have said it better! Thank you so much for sharing the last part of your review! Super helpful for fellow traveler's in understanding more of what Valley of Dreams is about! We hope you return!!!!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Alexandra O

Increíble estadía!!! Lo mejor de Costa Rica
Dec 2018

Nos quedamos en este lugar y nos encantó, estuvo todo más que perfecto, super limpio, una vista increíble, el dueño lejos lo más amable que hemos conocido, volveremo… More 

Reviewed 19 Dec 2018

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Response from the manager
Alexandra! El mejor título para una revisión en el planeta, muchas gracias! Estamos muy agradecidos de que hayas apreciado Valley of Dreams, ¡realmente es un lugar de simple abundancia y nos complace compartirlo contigo! Pura Vida, Annie y Matt

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moliner80

Relax
Dec 2018

Hemos estado dos dias en ese hermoso paraje, los dueños son super amables y te ayudan en todo lo que necesites. Las vistas son espectaculares y las instalaciones muy limpias. Un sitio que recom… More 

Reviewed 9 Dec 2018

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Response from the manager
Muchas gracias por la increíble revisión! Estamos muy contentos de que les haya gustado y estamos agradecidos por el tiempo que pasamos con ustedes dos. Viajes seguros y por favor mantente en contacto! Pura vida, Annie y Matt

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Kathleen E
Charlotte, North Carolina

Valley of Views and Tranquility
Oct 2018

We had the perfect weekend get away! The location was secluded enough to offer peace but close enough to Uvita for day trips to the beach. The cabins were comifortable and cute. We loved being able to… More 

Reviewed 22 Oct 2018

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Response from the manager
Hi Kathleen, We loved having you all and are so grateful to hear that it felt like home here. So glad that the sloth was here to greet you when you arrived too, how much fun was that!?! Thank you all for being such amazing guests. We really enjoyed you all and hope you will return! Pura Vida! Annie and Matt

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

bananasplit1030
Santa Ana, Costa Rica

Hidden gem for crew of adventurers
Oct 2018

This place was freaking fantastic! A crew is 15 of us stayed here split up between the cabins and bonus room in the house. We had a ton for space to sleep, eat, store food and drinks. There was lot… More 

Reviewed 22 Oct 2018

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Response from the manager
Hannah! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review! We loved having you all. We are looking forward to renting the entire place out for more groups and were so glad to hear that you felt that the space was more than adequate for 15 people. We are so grateful you all had a great time and made use of everything! Frankie misses cat yoga! Pura Vida! Annie and Matt

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