Nosara Villas Canadiense - You will build the memories of a lifetime. A great Pacific Ocean retreat in the Nosara Project in the Western Province of Guanacaste in beautiful Costa Rica. We came, we enjoyed, we fell in love and you will also - your escape to the sun. Sleeps 2/4. 1 double room. 1 double sofa bed.
When you want to truly relax and slow the pace down to a sultry smooth vacation, safe, stress free, friendly, economical and memorable - come to Villas Canadiense. You will build the memories of a lifetime.
Location Summary
Nearest Airport
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San Jose: 5 - 6 hour drive Liberia: 2 hours drive
Nearest Village/Town
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Nosara Village about 3 miles.
Nearest Beach
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200 metres
Nearest Bar/Pub
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Walking distance, 5 min.
Nearest Restaurant
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Walking distance, 2 min.
Travel
If you plan to go further than Nosara (which you might for Monteverde, Arenal volcano tours etc.) then a car would probably be a good idea. You can indeed walk wherever you want in the subdivision for groceries, restaurants, bakery, juice bar, and bars. However, most folks often choose to go a bit further afield after a while and end up renting a car. You can also rent a golf cart or ATV for shorter trips in the area.
Groceries - two blocks (Ricardo's Mini Super)
Groceries - three blocks (Harbour Reef - also has some clothing)
Bakery - three blocks (Cafe de Paris)
Casa Romantika restaurant - one block
Casa Tucan restaurant - two blocks
Harbour Reef restaurant - three blocks
Cafe de Paris restaurant - three blocks
Gilded Iguana restaurant - two blocks
Marlin Bill's restaurant - three blocks
Blew Dogs restaurant - two blocks
Guiardino Tropicale - Pizza & Pasta - one block
Quad Rentals - three blocks
Surf School - 1 block
Light shopping- 4 blocks
A bit further afield but still within walking distance (walk down the beach and around the point North):
La Luna restaurant - Playa Pelada - 2 kilometres (beach, blow holes)
Pedro's restaurant & grocery store - 2 kilometres
Rancho Suizo restaurant - 2 kilometres
Road Walking (mind the dust in the dry season)
La Garta restaurant - 3 kilometres (overlooks the Nosara River)
La Dolce Vita restaurant - 3 kilometres (south near Esperanza)
Hotel Estancia restaurant - 2 kilometres
Vista Del Paraiso - 3 kilometres
Further yet - lots more restaurants (typical), library, Red Cross, post office, our airport, a couple of bigger grocery stores and several bars in Nosara village about 4 miles.
Road walking, lots of dust in dry season.
Accommodation
Property Type
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Villa, Self Catering, 1 bedroom, Maximum Sleeping Capacity 4
Bedrooms
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Each unit has a high vaulted ceiling, panelled in beautiful hardwood, a tiled closet space, a queen-sized bed and two night tables. The bedroom is air conditioned and also has an overhead fan. Two sides of the room have large screened windows with louvered wooden panels that can be closed down to shut out the light.
Living room with double pullout futon couch and single pull out futon chair.
Bathrooms
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The bathroom has a large sink area, large mirror, lots of lights, cupboard, toilet and a large shower. And yes, we have hot water! The bathroom has a louvered window with frosted glass.
Kitchen Facilities
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Toaster, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Hob, Oven, Coffee Machine, Full Crockery
Living Rooms
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The Living Room has a large futon couch, a futon chair and a coffee table. Large sections of louvered glass windows look out to the side and out the front to the patio. Another overhead fan from the high vaulted ceiling provides air circulation.
The patio is equipped with an overhead fan and exterior lights. Each unit has a patio table and four chairs for casual eating or reading. Like the rest of the unit, the patio floor is tiled.
The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator which has a freezer section for the mandatory ice cubes and frozen foods. The electric stove has 4 elements for cooking as well as an oven. Given the normal temperatures outside, few folks do much intensive cooking. A large double sink is surrounded by a tiled countertop. This surface is connected to a tiled eating bar with four wooden stools. Cupboard space holds all of the necessary plates, cups, glasses, coffee pot, cutlery and cooking utensils. There is a large louvered window looking out from the kitchen area. An overhead fan provides air movement.
External facilities
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The patio is equipped with an overhead fan and exterior lights. Each unit has a patio table and four chairs for casual eating or reading.
Our large kidney-shaped pool has a cool blue tile. We have a stainless steel handrail for safe entry into the shallow end and a long seat along one side for folks who just want to sit and dangle their feet. All of the poolside furniture is provided for comfortable lazing. Also, construction of a pool-side "ranchito" for a bit of shade is now complete. Regular pool hours are 7:00am – 10:00pm. From 10:00pm – 7:00am (our Quiet Hours) the pool may still be accessed and used, but the pool lights will be out and we would ask you to keep the noise at a low and respectable level.
Our amazing gardener and security person, Chico is always hard at work adding more trees, plants and flowers that grow ever so quickly.
Additional information
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Internet service is available at the Cafe de Paris and the Mini-Super grocery store (both within 2 blocks). Our Manager can advise you how to get there. Both PC's and MACs are available. Wireless internet also available at the Harmony Hotel nearby.
Laundry facilities close by.
Facilities
Parking Facilities
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Vehicle parking in front of facility.
General Amenities/Facilities
Safe, CD Player, Air Conditioning, Room Fans, Barbeque, Patio Furniture, Pool - (Not Heated) - Private, Outside Shower for Pool area
Special Notes
Child Friendly
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Yes. Our facilities are child friendly.
Noteworthy Features
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Bi-lingual (English and Spanish).
Management
Cleaning
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We provide housekeeping via Lelys. She cleans each unit every second day. That means she will change the bedding, sweep, dust, clean the sinks, toilets, clean take out the garbage, etc. Extra towels are always available although we ask clients not to take them down to the ocean. Toilet paper and hand soap are provided also. If you require extra items, please contact the manager. Extra items available upon request include a crib, blankets, barbecue, pool towels and CD/radio player.
Is bed Linen provided
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Yes, bed linen is provided. Changed every second day.
Are towels provided
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Yes, towels are provided. Towels provided are for shower use. Pool and beach towels are not provided.
Are beach towels provided
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No, please bring your own beach towels.
Special Interests
On Site
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Bird Watching
Nearby
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Beach, Cookery/Food Courses, Cycling, Fishing, Horse Riding, Naturist, Walking/Rambling, Water Sports, Yoga
Activities
Take a horseback ride to the Nosara River falls, enjoy a guided ocean kayak tour, visit the black sand beaches of Ostionial for a peek at the greenback turtles laying their eggs (or possibly seeing the little turtles hatching and finding their way down to the ocean). Go deep sea fishing with Surfer Tom where you can catch Tuna, Marlin or Swordfish. The Marlin and Swordfish are "catch and release" but the Tuna and many other varieties can be brought home for a mouth-watering feast. Watch the humpback whales crash down in the blue waters.
Of course, there are many other activities available for you. We can help arrange horseback tours, kayak trips, whitewater rafting trips, jungle tours, midnight crawler expeditions, turtle tours, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, volcano expeditions, etc. Please see our website (link below) for more details. Contact our Reservations Desk for further information.
Further Details
Our property is bordered on two sides by jungle. Behind the property is approximately 200 metres of jungle. The jungle setting is usually pretty quiet except for the troops of Howler monkeys that travel back and forth occasionally through the tree tops. They have been known to greet the sun rising in the east with their normal rousing collective cheer. Traffic noise is minimal since the road is not a thoroughfare. However, we all experience the odd motorcycle that goes by early in the morning taking someone to work and the community security guards patrol with motorcycles and can be heard occasionally at night. There are no streetlights and the sun goes down at approximately 6:00 pm every day (we are only 10 degrees above the equator so the sun goes down at 6:00 pm and comes up at 6:00 am just like clockwork plus or minus a couple of minutes all year long). Hence, a small flashlight is a good item to carry for walks after dark unless there is a full moon.
Our gardener, Chico, has the strength of two men and an incredible green thumb. Not only does he keep the place looking great, he has also planted a "Secret Garden". You will find (perhaps with some help), fruits, spices and flowers scattered around the property. Feel free to ask Chico for a bouquet of flowers for your unit or for some special spices to touch up your meal. Although, he only speaks Spanish, you will find he will be delighted with your interest in his many plants and flowers.
Access and Availability
Changeover Day
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Check in is by 4.00pm. Check out is no later than 10.00am. Please bring your keys to the office the morning of check out. If you check out before office hours, please lock your door and leave the keys in the room. If you were a late arrival, please come to the office in the morning to check in. We suggest you make check out arrangements with the manager the day before you leave.
Please see our website (link below) for more details.
Open all year round
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Yes
Open Christmas
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Yes
Open New Year
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Yes
Booking Notes
We can hold a reservation for you with a 20% deposit. The balance is due 30 days prior to your arrival date. For reservations during the peak holiday periods (Christmas and New Year), we require a 50% deposit.
Rental Periods
December 20 - January 3
$275 per day
Peak Season **
December 20 - January 3
$1733 per week
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February and March
$165 per day
High Season
February and March
$1040 per week
High Season
February and March
$4010 per month
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April, July, August, November, December 1 - 19
$110 per day
Mid Season
April, July, August, November, December 1 - 19
$693 per week
Mid Season
April, July, August, November, December 1 - 19
$2673 per month
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January 4 - 31, May, June, September and October
$77 per day
Green Season
January 4 - 31, May, June, September and October
$485 per week
Green Season
January 4 - 31, May, June, September and October
$1871 per month
Green Season
Additional notes on pricing
* All rates quoted for single or double occupancy
* Additional occupants at $10 per extra person per night
* Maximum of 4 adults per unit
* All rates quoted in US$ funds
** Note that all Peak Season reservations must be a minimum of 7 nights.
Let us know if you are a REPEAT CLIENT for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT!
Payment methods
PayPal
Currencies Accepted
US Dollar
Contact Details for Booking Enquiries or Further Information
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