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Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 241 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Montezuma, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Montezuma Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Montezuma Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Montezuma Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Montezuma

Located in Cóbano, this cottage is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma Catholic Church. .This cottage is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Santa Teresa Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Montezuma Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Montezuma School - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indigena Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sabor de Mar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Balcón del Mar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chicos Bar y Restaurante - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2

"Buho" is a new cottage facing the great wide open ocean, its sound and the immensity of the Pacific horizon. It would embraces you instantly. With a cozy setting, equipped kitchen . The pool is shared. Away from touristic sound. The cottage itself has the common area with the downstairs bed kitchen, table, private bathroom and hot shower in the first floor. In the loft are a second double bed with a couch facing pool and ocean.

The space:
Our house and cottages have been build by us and took a lot of effort and love. We are very ecological oriented. All buildings are build with antic materials and done the way to harm environment less as possible. There almost no mosquitos where we are and any dangerous animals. There is a lot of wildlife, but it takes patience and the eye to find and see them, since they are shy and well camouflaged. We live in a BLUE ZONE and our water is maybe one of the best in the world, so better drink it.

Other things to note;The roads from Montezuma up are steep and for people who are not accustom to hills it can be scary, we advise people if they rent a car to rent a 4x4 (all Costa Rica) Taxis is a great alternative and will cost less. It is 10U$ one way.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 441 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

"buho" Cottage. Into the Great Wide Open
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Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This a was true 5 star 4 week vacation. My hosts, Peter and Rocio became our friends are the finest people you will be your pleasure to meet. The property has the finest Mountain View of the Pacific Ocean. The sunrises are postcard perfect. Schools of fish can be seen from the vast view from the detached veranda. I observed whales on several occasions breaching the water. The lush tropical forest is full of howler monkeys, koati, iguana, lizards, and white faced monkeys. The Boho Cottage is perfect for a couple. The full kitchen and loft for sleeping made it truly a home away from home. The caretaker Santiago is a hard working and friendly man that I had a friendship with despite a language barrier. He helped me change a challenging flat tire without hesitation and with a smile. And again I found Peter to be beyond a helpful super host he was a genuinely good person that wanted us to enjoy the country like he does and we became friends. I will definitely return to stay with my new friends in paradise.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
The sunrises from this bungalow are unmatched internationally. The jungle experience (howlers included) was enhanced by the fun streets of Montezuma combined with the hospitality from Peter. We plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie B., ThirdLake, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
This charming cottage is set in stunning surroundings. Peter, a gracious host, ensures good communication with guests. Despite some initial difficulty finding the property after arriving in the dark due to a road closure, Peter kindly guided us from Montezuma.Once we arrived, the serene beauty of the place quickly made us forget our journey. The views of the ocean and the surrounding wildlife were breathtaking. The cottage, though small, is functional, with two beds one up and one down, a compact but adequate bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchen. We enjoyed most of our meals outside to take in the beautiful scenery, and there’s a nice-sized pool for a refreshing swim. We even got the chance to photograph the Milky Way and watch the sunrise. Highly recommend staying here, strongly recommend a 4x4 for driving the area. Montezuma has everything you need: restaurants and grocery stores for supplies and local tour companies. We loved the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dori R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Montezuma

Perched on our piece of the cliff, we heard the howlers, watched the clouds, and swam in the pool to the sounds of the sea.This place is as close to heaven as one can get!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

gala C., Pasadena, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous view!

Watching the sunrise each morning from the covered patio was wonderful. It was nice to have the ocean breeze keep you cool in “the Heights”. The pool is a real plus! We enjoyed visiting with and meeting others from the New England area of the US as well as Montreal and Toronto Canada. Santiago, the caretaker, is very nice. We appreciated his emptying the trash and providing fresh linens and towels mid week,
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation in Paradise

We decided to change accommodations a few days before arriving in Montezuma Beach and couldn't have made a better decision. Enjoying the pool and working or reading on the covered patio were beyond relaxing. You're surrounded by nature while still enjoying the comforts of a full kitchen. Couldn't recommend staying here enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Beautiful!! 🌴🦜☀️

Thank you for 3 beautiful days!! One of our favorite places we stayed while in beautiful Costa Rica. We loved the property and the views were incredible. There is a beautiful deck overlooking the ocean we sat on for breakfast and dinner. The pool was so refreshing too! The bed was very comfortable. We saw so many birds, monkeys and iguanas during our stay. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical place to stay …

The view from this property is amazing. The distance to town was not bad. The food in the town of Montezuma was wonderful too. Peter was a great host and we had all that we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed the covered patio watching the sun rise in the AM. And we took full advantage of the pool during the heat of the day. We will be back to visit for sure!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita C., Huntsville, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Surreal place in Montezuma

Absolutely loved our stay. The host Peter and wife were charming and very helpful. Great advice and anticipated our needs. Santiago the caretaker looks after everything meticulously. The view is breathtaking and during our 15 days enjoyed everything from morning coffee to dinner overlooking the gorgeous view. We were in Buho which is right by the pool. We felt we still had privacy and swam every day or before retiring at night. You are surrounded by the beauty of the forest. I loved the book they prepared to explain highlights of the area. Lovely pictures too! Highly recommend. PURA VIDA!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

This property was absolutely beautiful! Breathtaking view with amazing wildlife all around! Great communication with the owner and property manager! We visited 5 other places in CR on our trip and this property in Montezuma was our ABSOLUTE favorite!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice but a few surprises.

I will message Peter & Rocia privately for further comments.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunrise + Serenity

This is a great place to stay. Quiet and an unbeatable view. The cottage itself is rustic and small - but no one comes to Costa Rica to stay inside! Very comfortable to sleep- lots of breeze so no A/C was not an issue. Not bugs either. The views from the covered veranda that is levered out over the cliff is phenomenal. We spent almost every end of day/evening there watching the waves and listening to the howlers. Bring some candles to enhance the ambiance even more. 3km drive into town (if you use the shortcut)but be ready for steep grades and narrow roads. It may be unnerving the first time you do it once but after that it’s easy. As others have said - we had the pool area to ourselves most of the time if we stayed home during the day Take the Tortuga Island trip with Zuma Tours - on a weekday when it is less crowded. Hike the falls. Enjoy the restaurants. And relax. True Costa Rica. Thanks for sharing this slice of heaven with us
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kiyomi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location!

Pros: We loved our stay at this beautiful little house. Located 11 mins from the beach and with the most stunning sunrises. Santiago helped with the checkin and check out process which was very easy and he was also very nice with us. Cons: we wished the mattress were more new you can’t sleep well here if you are planning to stay more than two nights. I feel like for the price we could have gotten a better bed. Some of The appliances were a bit dirty still as well as the pool.m, but Santiago managed to clean the pool a bit more. Overall, we didn’t care… this place has everything so you can enjoy the best of both worlds jungle and the ocean. I’ll will stay here again for sure because I believe this is the best house in town to Stay at. Thank you Peter and Rocio for such a nice goodbye call. Kio and Henric.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainy season in Guancaste

We explored all the adventures Montezuma and surrounding area had to offer. Beaches, nature, food, and friendliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing Property. STAY!!

What a perfect choice we made to stay in Buho Cottage hosted by Peter and Rocio. From the moment I booked I knew I made the right choice. I am a little high maintenance but they answered any questions I had promptly and they were so helpful! This place has a Billion Dollar View!!! We are up with the first break of sunrise and trust me it is glorious from anywhere you sit outside. The sounds of the birds and the beautiful nature below you just makes you never want to leave. The colors of the different species of birds that fly by is astonishing. They have a sweet heart of maintenance man named Santiago who is very consistent with maintaining the grounds and always helpful when asked. My spanish is not very good at all but he gets it. The cottage itself is so cute and also has an upstairs loft and view point. The bed was very comfy and nice for my back! It has everything you need and I can not over stress enough how I could tell this property was built with love and creativity. The pool just outside was a perfect way to cool down while you are gazing at the panoramic view of the ocean below. As listed this property has a shared space and honestly we had so much privacy and 98% of the time we had the pool area to ourselves. The odd time when we ran into someone it was so nice to meet a fellow traveler and exchange a story or two. The place is very quiet at night and we slept beautifully. The area is very well sexured and we felt so safe we slept with all doors and windows open. We had the opportunity to actually meet Rocio and Peter and now have new friends! Do not hesitate to book this property as in our opinion the best rental with the best breatth taking views in all of Montezuma!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jo P., Geneva

Great location

Great location. Breathtaking views. We stayed 2 weeks, the lighting in the kitchen is really dark, to cook after 6pm I had to ware a head lamp. The mattress is showing its age and is uncomfortable. The bathroom sink has no hot water. To wash my face in the middle of the day I had to do it at the Kitchen sink or run the shower. The location can not be beat. Beautiful starry nights, breath taking sun rises.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Peter and Rocio made our stay amazing! While the spot is up in the mountains, the accommodations and information provided made it an easy to access spot. We loved the cottage and truly feel we had the best views in all of Montezuma. Very private and special place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Snow X.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbeatable spectacular view

This is my third time to Costa Rica, and I have to say Peter’s place is one of the best view there is. Spectacular sunrise with panoramic view. The property was well kept and they have a caretaker on site to take care of everything. Communication was great and any request we have made are responded in a very timely fashion. Thank you for a great stay and we will be back! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callie W., Fredericksburg, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical Stay!

This was our favorite rental we have ever stayed in. The view is spectacular, almost breathtaking. I don't think there are any other houses in this vicinity with similar views. The pool and outdoor spaces were delightful, though shared, but usually we had them to ourselves. We stayed in the Art House (our host upgraded us last minute) and it was like a magical princess castle! This was an incredible stop on our honeymoon and I wish we could've stayed longer. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exquisite location

Be prepared to be amazed by the beauty and special care that has been created by Peter and Rocio. They were incredible hosts and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We had the luxury of staying in 3 different casitas. Each one with its own special and private outdoor areas to relax and take in the spectacular ocean and jungle views. Comfortable beds, well appointed and equipped with all the kitchen utensils needed to create wonderful meals. We watched with delight howler monkey's swinging through the trees over our heads. The pool overlooking the ocean was masterfully executed to soak in the spectacular views of the ocean and lap up the Costa Rican sunshine. Its a short drive to the town of Montezuma where you can walk along the beaches and jungles to a lagoon and waterfalls. The town has lots of wonderful shops, and restaurants. My husband and I cannot thank you both enough for you extending not only your hospitality but what will hopefully be a lasting friendship. We look forward to returning soon. Steven and Virginia Law
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views

We had a lovely & adventurous time in Montezuma. Peter & Rocio are excellent hosts. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Niall J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cliffside cottage at its best!

The cliff side casita was everything described. Cozy, rustic, and very cute. It fondly reminded me of many New England seaside cottages I stay in as a child. The cottage is 30 feet from an art nouveau infinity pool which provides an epic view up the coast to Cabo Blanco reserve. The casita is about 3 kilometers from Montezuma center and away from everything but tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and close to nature.

We loved staying here. The place was very clean and the necessities for the kitchen were provided. The view, garden, and ability to see many birds and butterflies has been our favorite. It did get hot with no AC and lack of breeze on our last night, but we were thankful for the fans that were in the rental. Peter was easy to reach and even got us connected to a friend who rented us an ATV so we could explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

Amazing!

Beautiful scenery and freindly host. I felt i was melting right in witj Costa Rica with the sounds of the ocean and the Howler Monkeys and the beautiful birds that surround this property. I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

F H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Thank you very much! It was amazing! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023