Casa Cecilia: Gem of the Pacific!

Have stayed at a number of properties around Dominical and can report this is a particularly charming one. The villa has exquisite design…not new, probably 20 years old, but very well maintained and clean…not opulent, but very well appointed with all you could need. The setting is stunning…unlike villas higher up which tend to overlook the rainforest, this one is immersed within it. The large pool deck has sweeping view to the ocean with jungle vegetation in the foreground and surrounding. The villa is directly on the Escaleras road, but high walls, landscaping and vehicular gate make for total visual privacy. The only problem is this is the busiest mountain road we’ve ever seen, with vehicles passing every minute…including some heavy construction equipment grinding up to some higher building site… the noise of which can occasionally intrude on the otherwise total natural vibe.

Great location, great house and Massi and team were great.

Absolutely dreamy. The house itself is comfortable with all the amenities and kitchen supplies you’ll need for your visit. The location is unparalleled, and if your goal is to see wildlife and especially birds, you can’t do better. Sloths, howler monkeys, dozens of bird species, frogs, snakes, bugs…immerse yourself in the forest! 4x4 car is absolutely required and the driveway is an adventure, but the casa is close to the main road compared to many other rentals yet far enough that you don’t hear the (loud) highway. Hosts were very attentive and purchased new beach towels and yoga mats at our request, so the home is even better stocked now. Our family plans to return next year.

House was beautiful in a very convenient location. only complaint we had was the amount of traffic on the road due to the housing construction up the road from our location.

Absolutely beautiful home with spectacular view.

Casa Cecilia is beautiful, but seriously flawed.(FYI I have never before written a review of less than 5 stars) Throughout our 4 nights there we were unable to sleep, even with earplugs. This was because of a constant bombardment of something hitting the metal roof. By my count, 6-8 per hour, all day and night of BAM, BAM, BAM. My wife thought one of them was a gunshot, they were so loud. We tried anouther bedroom, but the AC unit was too loud. The manager sent a crew out to put a plastic tarp over the roof but it didn't work. They tried again on the last night and it was a partial sucess, reducing the noise by half. The home is very close to the road which has constant travel on it. We were unlucky on three days, having constant cement trucks and dump trucks traveling loudly, sounding like they were pulling into the yard. Moorcycles and other vehicles start at 6:30 am and taper off about 6:30 pm. Not much serenity to be had. The instructions on how to set up the house alarm were over the top demonstrative leaving us with the conclusion this home has been broken into more than once. The host offered us no reply when asked about it. There is no view of a sunset though the posted photos show there is. The pool gets no sun, it takes sometime to get used to the cold water. Black plastic falls from the ceiling. We asked for a refund but were ghosted. Bad Exoerience Don't RecommendWally

For 30 days, Casa Cecilia provided our family with the peace & serenity we sought! The groundskeeper, house cleaning staff, gardener, & pool cleaner maintained the property weekly. The property managers, Adriano & Massi, quickly established open communications & were available to address our questions. Before your arrival, it will save you & them a lot of time & allow for a smoother transition if you read the entire information packet they provide. I failed to do so, which resulted in me reaching out to them a lot in the first 48 hours. Nonetheless, they were gracious & available no matter the time of day/night, for what could have quickly been resolved by me had I taken the time to read their literature. Fortunately for me, we arrived at Casa Cecilia slightly before check-in & met the property manager, Adriano! He was extremely supportive & showed us around the entire grounds. We really appreciated that personal touch!! The site is beautiful, just as depicted in the photographs & the memories we shared at Casa Cecilia & throughout the Escaleras Village Community. Living high up in the mountains, that you can watch the treetops to find a 3-toed sloth, watch the Toucan birds & Iguanas visiting the backyard fruit-bearing Palm trees for a meal, listen to the sounds of the Howler Monkies, or be amazed by the sizes of bugs & insects & the quiet, & the beauty & serenity of all the above while watching the magnificent ocean in the distance from the pools deck consider his location!

Beautiful area. Not too far off main highway. Nice view of ocean. Sloths, monkeys, birds, blue morfs and other wildlife right at our door! Pool is so nice and big, and mostly in the shade. House was lovely and so was the outdoor living spaces!! Housecleaners did a wonderful job for us

We stayed at Casa Cecelia for three nights. This stunning property has lots of space. The pool is large, and there is a lot of outdoor furniture, where we spent most of our time. The AC worked well, and the showers were nice with good water pressure. The kitchen was fully stocked; we had everything to make a meal. At first, the alarm system seemed daunting, but it was not difficult after doing it the first time. It helped us to feel safe. One thing I want to mention is that I read some reviews about gecko poop and bugs. The house is in the jungle; you will have some poop and bugs in the cleanest of homes. When we arrived, the house was very clean. However, I swept the floors daily to keep them clean. I didn't mind this, as it was a small price to pay to stay in a beautiful house in the jungle. Enjoy the macaws flying in the distance and the sounds of the howler monkeys.

Expansive views of the ocean, large infinity pool. Enjoyed our stay and well located for all the activities we wanted to do during our stay. Host was very responsive to our needs.

This was perfect getaway, and 3 year old learned to swim here!!