THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE

Atenas, Alajuela
$221 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Quinta Colina Paula sets itself apart from any other rental property in Atenas. This well maintained and gorgeous 20 acre estate is located in an excellent residential area named Barrio Mercedes. It is only a 25 minute drive away from the San Jose airport (SJO) and 4 minutes from the center of quaint Atenas with all the amenities and services. It is conveniently located near many tourist attractions. Yet you are welcomed to a grand tropical paradise. Be ready to be amazed as soon as you arrive to the gate of this estate. You will enter past tropical plants and trees, past the caretakers Meylin and Manuel's house, lovingly painted by the talented artist Eighi, down to the first river with protected native trees and up to the house. Not just any house. A home which has been lovingly and meticulously prepared for your arrival. This home was built in the typical and authentic Costa Rican style with native woods. It offers 3 wrap around porches with very different views: the mountain and volcano range, the tropical garden and the secluded, enchanting pool area. Ample comfortable seating and hammocks will make your choice as to where to hang out and take in these breathtaking views very difficult. No effort nor expense was spared to create a home away from home. With an open living plan, well stocked kitchen, beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms, TV area and dining spaces, you will be able to kick back and enjoy immediately.
We provide fresh organic eggs and fruit from the finca. For the nature lovers, you can take your daily walks up and down the property where you will spot a variety of native trees and rare tropical fruit trees, along with any kind of tropical plant you can imagine. Manuel can walk you down and into the river at the rear Bird lovers alert: at least 35 different species have been spotted here. Meylin will welcome you to the property and she is always available for any questions you may have.
For the yoga lovers, we added a yoga deck facing the volcano range.
We have several drivers available who can take you into town or on day trips. Should you need a well deserved massage or desire the luxury of a private chef, that too we can arrange.
We are an all organic property which respects all of the beauty Costa Rica has to offer. If you are planning a destination vacation or looking for a lovely landing pad during your travels, we assure you, you will not be disappointed. And if you are wondering why to choose Atenas as your destination, the answer is simple: Atenas is centrally located yet away from the busy touristy areas. Atenas offers absolutely anything one could need on a vacation. It is town
Come and visit Paradise at Quinta Colina where you can live the Pura Vida.







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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Breakfast Available For A Fee Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Annual Offsets Purchased For At Least 10% Of Carbon Footprint Composting Double-glazed Windows Locally Sourced Food Is Prioritized Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Limo/town Car Service Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages Outdoor Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    Dutch English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Farming Classes Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Rafting Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Cabinet Locks Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Local Meal Delivery Service Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Tile Flooring In Public Areas Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Pool Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2026

    Stayed Jan 5, 2026

    Everyone and everything was fantastic.

  • Wendy V.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    Everything about this property was great! We enjoyed the neighborhood, all of the amenities, and the grounds are stunning! The house is exactly as described. The weather is absolutely perfect. So many birds to see there and the views are breathtaking. The house is in a great location to explore Costa Rica. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

  • Adam D.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Fantastic home in a great location. The finca is absolutely beautiful and clean with everything you would need. Thank you!

  • Michael W.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Dec 1, 2025

    Wonderful hosts, excellent communication. Lovely, well equipped home in a beautiful and very peaceful setting.

  • sjrisley100

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 11, 2025

    Amazing stay at an absolutely stunning location in the heart of the natural beauty of Costa Rica! Top notch experience from start to finish! Hope to return again sometime soon! Highly recommend! Many thanks ot the hosts!!

  • Paul W.

    Submitted May 10, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    Amazing stay, truly the Gem of Atenas. This will be our favorite place that we have stayed in Costa Rica after dozens of rental properties while traveling in CR. Hope everyone gets to experience this most wonderful house!

  • Tracey D.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 4, 2025

    We had the good fortune to book 4 nights at this extraordinary property and our only regret is we didn’t stay longer! From communication prior to our arrival to check out process, all was wonderful! The property itself is gorgeous with stunning views, the house has everything one could want or need and then some and the hostess, Tonia, is a gem of a human! Special mention and thanks to Meylin and family who live onsite!! We couldn’t have asked for more and will definitely be back!!

  • Keven R.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Feb 17, 2025

    We loved this house. It is beautiful inside and out. The pics and descriptions are accurate. This is the perfect place to chill, decompress or enjoy with your family.The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We loved the blender for making smoothies from the fruit that is grown on the property or in the general area.The owners are lovely people who are quick to communicate and provide information. The caretakers, Meylin and Manuel, live a short distance away. They are warm and helpful.Sitting by the pool we were able to see many different types of birds and butterflies. We also watched a monkey eating the bananas from the trees.We hope we can return on the future.

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 21, 2025

    My husband and I stayed at Quinta Colina for 2 weeks in January and early February 2025. The house and property was perfect. We were well taken care of spoiled!) by the property managers- Meylin and Manuel-(who were on site). The communication with the property owner-Tonia- was fantastic. She was in communication with us throughout our stay even though she was 13 hours away! We would highly recommend this rental and if we return to Costa Rica, we will stay there again, for sure! We cannot say enough good things about this property and its host, Tonia.

  • JoanneDerek C.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2025

    Stayed Jan 3, 2025

    What a lovely, magical place this is!We were 6 adults, ranging 19 - 57 and we all loved staying here. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out and then gather together. The three sided wrap around porch is amazing, and being able to eat dinner outside no matter the weather a huge plus. The VRBO was exceptionally clean and very well equipped, I think there were more pots, pans and dishes than in our own house! We had fresh eggs upon our arrival, and more appeared during our stay, as well as mandarinas, limes and bananas from the fruit trees.12 thumbs up for this one, thanks for making our stay in Atenas so fantastic!

  • Isabelle L.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    The property is even more beautiful than the pictures. Very organised and welcoming, everyone made our first trip to Costa Rica a memorable one. Truelly a gem.

  • Michelle M.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2024

    Stayed Dec 4, 2024

    Please, don't tell anyone about this place. So quiet and peaceful, our family enjoyed the perfect Costa Rican experience. Property managers answered all our needs and the owner was very nice! We were truly spoiled during our stay with fresh eggs each day! We would be more than happy to return to this place....forever!

  • Phillip G.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Our stay at Colina Paula in Barrio Mercedes was absolutely spectacular! The house was incredibly clean and fully stocked with pots, pans, cups and utensils. Manual and Meylin (caretakers who live on the font property) were very welcoming and provided us with fresh eggs, limes, and bananas. The property itself sits on 20 acres of lush rainforest plants and is absolutely stunning! The views from the house were impeccable and we could spot toucans from the rocking chair on the porch. The pool was in pristine condition and very well maintained. Manual and Meylin do a phenomenal job taking care of the property. We had an incredible stay and would highly recommend this place to any and all travelers looking to stay in a non-touristy but safe part of town.

  • David D.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    The home is beautiful, lovely furnished and the greenery surrounding us was amazing. The home is well equipped especially the kitchen and grill for outside entertaining. Sadly we did not use the inviting pool as it rained every day(end of the rainy season) should our travels take us back to Costa Rica, we would stay there again

  • David M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    This was our second time staying at Quinta Colina Paula and we cannot say enough good things about this property and its host, Tonia. We felt right at home as soon as we arrived and were greeted by Meylin. She and her family live in the casita at the front of the property and were always kind and welcoming. Tonia also did a great job recommending drivers for short trips to town or day long excursions. We only hope it’s not another 8 years before we can return!

  • Tracy G.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    This place is such an incredible spot. The place was amazing, tranquil, beautiful. It had so many small details that make a stay even better, fully stocked with every kitchen appliance and utensil, laundry detergent, clothes pins, bath salts and just so many little touches that made our stay even better. Tonia and Mark are so helpful and amazing hosts .

  • Loendry C.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    Nice amenities! Perfectly away but still close enough to everything. Both Manuel and his wife, who live in property are amazing. The highlight for me was the opportunity to have fresh eggs from the property chickens, truly amazing! Thank you!

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$221+
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