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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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San Ramon, Alajuela Province
  • Place, San Ramon Nonato Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Iglesia de San Ramón
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Parque Central
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Santiago

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Santiago, within a 10-minute drive of San Ramon Municipal Market and San Ramon Nonato Church. .This apartment is 26.8 mi (43.2 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Iglesia de San Ramón.
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What's nearby

  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Iglesia de San Ramón - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Parque Central - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • San Ramon Municipal Market - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • San Ramon Museum - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Establo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Tinajitas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Jardín - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda Altavista - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites

See also the reviews for Casita and Bella Vivace
PRIVATE WITH LUSH SURROUNDINGS. Vista Vivace is located on the outskirts of San Ramón in the quaint area of Magallanes, a mix of Tico and expat residents. Hacienda Vivace's property sits at the end of a country lane, semi-tropical landscape, view of rolling hills and the Gulf of Nicoya. The main Hacienda features an indoor solar heated lap pool that is shared with our guests.

Vista Vivace is a 2-story apartment. Ground floor has a large bedroom with a queen bed, bathroom with shower, laundry room with a washer and a carport with a clothesline. Second floor has a full kitchen, living dining area and balcony with the spectacular view of the rolling hills and the Gulf of Nicoya. The apartment is fully furnished with all utilities and Starlink wifi.

STUNNING VIEWS At 3500 feet we are blessed with temperature ranging from 65 to 75F year round. With our west view enjoy stunning sunsets on clear nights. The surrounding hills display lush semi-tropical vegetation. The gardens are tenderly cared for by the owners and provide an ambiance of beauty and tranquility.

San Ramon is a non-touristy area that is on the western edge of the central highlands. We are about an hour from the San Jose International Airport and a day trip from many popular tourist experiences of Costa Rica such as Poas and Arenal Volcanoes, La Paz Waterfalls and Gardens, La Fortuna hot springs area, Lake Arenal, Carrera National Rainforest, Sarchi, Beaches, Zip-Lining, Butterfly Farms, Birding, Animal Rescue Centers, Manual Antonio, a weekly farmers market and much more. We can help you with arrangements to ensure you experience the best of Costa Rica.

QUAINT VILLAGE OF SAN RAMON. 5 minutes by car from San Ramon, a 'muy tranquilo' provincial town of 20,000 that welcomes travelers with a graceful sense of pride and slow pace of life. Known as the City of Presidents and Poets, San Ramon has been home to four Presidents and many of the literary leaders of Costa Rica. The town itself offers it all -- from restaurants, museums, supermarkets, shopping, the main cathedral of this region as well as a major hospital and a University of Costa Rica campus.

Vista Vivace will give you the chance to experience the real Costa Rica and ‘Pura Vida’ lifestyle, while enjoying the modern luxuries of a beautiful North American style home.

Pickleball friendly with 3 venues within 5 to 10 minutes
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Luxury 2-Story, Spectacular Ocean & Mountain Views, Central to Costa Rica Sites Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Immer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Even better on our 2nd visit!

We returned after a 5 year hiatus (Bella Vivace) and this time stayed in Vista Vivace, this 2-story home and it was lovely! We looked forward to the views each morning and especially for the sunsets each early eve in beautiful weather. Spacious, clean, perfectly appointed furniture to play card games/have wine/dine etc, had all the amenities including a washer and an awesome patio. It was great seeing Andy and Nancy again (easy communication through WhatsApp) and enjoyed dinner with them in their home/upstairs. Enjoyed San Ramon (only 10 min drive) for restaurants (Green Garden, Crave, Nectandra cafe), sodas (Las Tinajitas, Donde Culebra) and groceries (feria/market open on weekend). Naranjo's Espiritu coffee tour and Finca Gerardo/small hike/catarata (40 min away). We hope to be back in the near future! Thank you to our hosts/friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home, owners and location

Vista Vivace was a perfect place to stay in the Central Valley! The owners, Nancy and Andy, are lovely, generous people and welcomed us to to their home. The one bedroom was perfect for a couple with the living space above the bedroom. The full wall of windows plus an outdoor patio allowed full enjoyment of the view and sunset. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the equipment and there is a washer in the unit and a dedicated clothes line in the carport. There are some short sections of gravel road to get to the home but are not an issue. Location is approx 10 min to get to San Ramon for dining/shopping and was convenient.Would definitely return if in area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Emrick

the property was beautiful, the views amazing, host very helpful with computer technical difficulties and kind enough to take us to town to show us the best shopping places and farmers market.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Liked: Cleanliness

The pictures say it all

Luxury is accurate….tile, granite, hardwood throughout, huge deck with all the furniture, all necessary applicances, washer too. Very clean and everything worked, internet was very stable. Andy and Nancy were great and live right on the site. We used this unit as a base for travel to the volcanos and waterfalls and day trips all over everywhere. Be sure to be home by 5 for those sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Peterborough

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

Our first glimpse from the second floor kitchen / living room / terrace set the stage for a glorious two week stay. The view from the wall of windows overlooking the valley and Bay of Nicoya is jaw dropping. Pictures don’t do it justice. Nancy and Andy are welcoming, kind, and generous hosts. We felt like we were visiting friends. Add in warm days and perfectly cool nights, easy access to groceries and other necessities, and a wealth of possibilities to explore and this property is a true treasure.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Top shelf, Andy and Nancy are the pr

Do not hesitate to to rent here. Quiet, breathtaking views, absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views!

The place was clean, beautiful setting, and wonderful hosts. The dinner in their amazing home was delicious. I can’t wait to come again !
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta M., Fishers

Liked: Cleanliness

30 Wonderful Days And More to Come

The apartment is new, clean and spacious and the views from the living level and terrace are out of this world. We stayed for one wonderful month (January) and are returning for another 5 weeks in March. The apartment is on a quiet dirt road, has wonderful north wind breezes, and many birds on property. Route 1 is a three minute drive and San Ramon, another 4 minutes. Andy and Nancy are wonderful hosts and Andy is a fantastic chef (be sure to request a special dinner or breakfast)! I would, and will return!!
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Madison, WI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful apartment, convenient to San Ramon

Nancy and Andy are wonderful hosts for the apartment adjacent to their home in a beautiful neighborhood just outside of San Ramon (just off Hwy 1.). They are gracious hosts who willingly share their love of the area and their story about their move to Costa Rica. The apartment is modern and very comfortable, and the views of the valley and even the Pacific in the distance are beautiful. We would highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

George N.

Most enjoyable stay...

Nancy and Andy are great from the moment we entered the property. Very helpful in all ways and always attentive to our needs, which was mostly directions to places near San Ramon or things to do with the property. Andy is soooooo laid back and extremely helpful. He offered to take us into San Ramon to the market when we arrived. Our unit had everything a home would need, and lacked nothing. We felt secure in the time we spent at the property. The property is worth the drive, and we hope to stay here again in the future when visiting this part of the country. Thank you Nancy and Andy for a very enjoyable and relaxing stay. ..see you again. George and Helen (Burlington, on. Canada)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

MaryLou H.

Wonderful place to spend a week, a month or a year!

Love love love it!!! This is our third time to Costa Rica and we are very glad that we met Nancy and Andy. Their apartment was perfect for us. The views of the ocean are outstanding. Many a happy hour was spent on the patio. We are walkers so we really enjoyed the challenge of walking up the hill to the autopista was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Garry W., Palmetto, Florida

Enjoyed our stay for the month

Things we really liked about the apartment: *Owners are great communicators and were eager to please us before and during our stay. They provided an excellent guest guide upon our arrival, which really helped us maximize our month in Costa Rica! *The location is central to all the main areas that most people want to visit e.g. La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and many beaches. San Ramon has a lot to offer on its own including several nice restaurants. *The apartment is in very nice condition and the view is absolutely beautiful… the sunsets are incredible. Improvement opportunities: *There is no AC in the unit, so letting in a breeze is critical to being able to sleep. It was very difficult to sleep in the bedroom, which is on the ground floor, due to not being able to open the windows at night to let a breeze in. If you do open the windows and leave the shades down for privacy, which is needed with a first-floor bedroom that is right on a road, they blow all over the place and make a lot of noise. This could be rectified if the owners install shades that won’t blow in the wind, preferably room darkening for sleep. It would also be helpful if they put screens on the windows for night time use, as the bugs do come in when the lights are on. *The owners, who live in the unit above this apartment, have 3 dogs. Unfortunately, they proceeded to bark almost every morning when other neighbors walked their dogs past the apartment. The dogs are often out on the deck right above the apartment looking down onto the apartment patio area. If you are an early riser, this won’t be a big deal, but we like to sleep in so this didn’t work well for us. *Internet service was poor and not available for many full days and parts of other days. For us this was a major inconvenience since we use the Internet for everything: phone calls, TV shows, movies, business communication, blogging, downloading maps, etc. We had to leave the apartment many days and go to restaurants and coffee shops with wifi to get anything done. Maybe for others this won’t be a big deal, but for us it took a whole point off our rating. *There was no microwave or clothes dryer as listed in the rental amenities. There was also no TV (not advertised), but generally expected by most travelers. *Despite these issues, we would have rated our visit as a 4 if the Internet had worked as the 6G network that was advertised.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

jimmie b.

Very nice

Great place to go and relax. The owners are very nice helped us out alot due to me not doing enough to perpare for the trip. Great view nice weather and the place is very nice clean and new. Thanks Andy and Nancy good luck in the future
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018