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Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views

Family-friendly vacation home in San Rafael

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
At Casa Britto, experience the essence of Costa Rican elegance with its unique character and stunning views. Enjoy spacious social areas inside and out, a heated pool with a waterfall feature amidst tropical gardens.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20530 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool

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About this property

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

Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views

CASA BRITTO
• Elegant vacation home with unique character, great location and spectacular views
• Spacious and well-designed inside and outside social areas
• Heated pool with waterfall and landscaped tropical gardens
• Complete range of extra services including food and beverage options, tours and transfers and spa services
• Very close to San José and Escazú city centers - great selection of shopping, restaurants and night life
• Many key attractions in Costa Rica are within reach through day trips from Casa Britto

SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Casa Britto is a fully equipped property with spectacular views rented on a self-catering basis including daily cleaning. We offer a full selection of concierge services, food & beverage options, tours and transfers including road biking, MTB and other sports and adventure tours. We particularly welcome
- Family groups and groups of friends
- Groups travelling for weddings and milestone birthdays
- Corporate groups
- Groups of cyclists, other athletes and Yoga groups
- Medical tourism groups

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Casa Britto is an elegant residence situated on a hillside with spectacular views of the Central Valley, a 15 minute drive from the center of San José, the capital city of Costa Rica. Two large terraces provide shade to the façade permitting natural ventilation to keep the house cool during the warmest of days. Casa Britto has been furnished with great care combining antique and vintage pieces with top level design to create an exclusive and homely character. The property features a large number of spacious social areas, each with its own atmosphere and style. Next to the heated pool there is a large wooden deck, a small rancho and a grill area with a gazebo for shade. The gardens have been designed with a great variety of flowers, plants and trees. Winding paths lead to the upper garden passing colorful flowers and fruit trees to a larger rancho with breathtaking views.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,705 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Elegant Fully Equipped Residence Great Views
Elegant Fully Equipped Residence Great Views San Jose
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Elegant Fully Equipped Residence Great Views House San Jose
Elegant Fully Equipped Residence Great Views House San Jose
Elegant Fully Equipped Residence Great Views House
Elegant Fully Equipped Residence Great Views San Jose
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Elegant Fully Equipped Residence Great Views House
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Elegant Fully Equipped Residence With Heated Pool Great Views
Elegant Fully Equipped Residence With Heated Pool Great Views
Elegant Fully Equipped Residence With Heated Pool Great Views

About the neighborhood

Located in San Rafael, this vacation home is in the city center and near theme parks. Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include La Salle Natural Science Museum and Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle. Consider Parque Viva for a night out or Refugio Animal de Costa Rica if you're traveling with kids. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Jose Province, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Estadio Nacional - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Jacks Station - 6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sencha Tetería Atlantis Plaza - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Elegant, fully equipped residence with heated pool and great views located?

This family-friendly San Rafael vacation home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Escazú Village, Iglesia Escazú, and U.S. Embassy San José. La Salle Natural Science Museum and Museo de Ciencias Naturales La Salle are also within 3 mi (5 km). Jacks Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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