My Home -Your Refuge Private & Unique - A Slice Of Paradise!

Beautiful landscaping. Home is gorgeous. Pool was wonderful. Everything you'd need for fun in and around the house. Birdwatchers paradise high above the hills. Terry was a great host. She provided everything imagineable for furnishings in the kitchen. We loved it.

We chose this property based on the glowing reviews and it ended up being the worst rental experience we ever had.The Good:-You are in Dominical, a stunning location in the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. -The property is secluded, 20-30min drive in via a somewhat difficult road. It has a nice view and the pool seems nice, we did not try it given hygiene concerns.The Bad:-The place was filthy, foul-smelling, hot and worn.-We killed several roaches as we setting the beds to sleep. There were used personal hygiene items left over in the showers.-We could not get any of the air conditioning units to work. The ceiling fans and a couple of paltry pedestal fans did not help much with the oppressing heat and smell of the first (and only night) we wasted there.The Ugly-The host, Terry was beyond rude and dishonest. We left the next day in disgust for the overall poor upkeeping of the property. She not only refused to acknowledge the issues, but did not refund the days we did not spend in the property. To add further insult to injury, she created damages after we left and attempted to charge us for them. Luckily we took pictures before we leave and kept a log of her messages, so we are able to dispute her claims. In summary, you worked hard for this dream vacation. Don’t let our experience become yours. There are better places/people out there!

Very lovely property , 2 bedrooms, one next to large birdcage and birds wake up early, property as described, wonderful infinity pool which allows for laps, wonderful acreage and privacy around property, including its own waterfall, Terry is lovely and full of helpful and accurate information,Dominical is a great little town with number of varied restaurants and large new supermarket, there is definitely a very large hill to get to the property and Terrys telling you in her notice that you need ac4 x4 should not be taken lightly - do it. We saw a sloth and toucans on her property, the dogs were nice, the view from the kitchen/ lr wonderful. Can’t think of anything else to say at the moment.

This place has a million dollar view - you will not be disappointed. You will definately need a 4x4 wheel drive to get to the location. The road is dirt and mud and VERY difficult to traverse. It is an E-Ticket ride to the property but trust me, IT IS worth it. The property is beauty beyond belief! The private infinity pool, with this million dollar view, will make you never want to leave. The upstairs home is extremely nice with lots of views and unusual things for you to enjoy. Your host Mizz Terry lives downstairs but is better than any tour guide you could have. She is there to help you, guide you or just leave you alone if you wish. The price for this VrBO is 1/2 what other places are charging - and it's totally worth it. If you book it - tell her Randy sent you!!! PURDA VIDA!!!!

We recently stayed in Dominical. It’s one of our favorite places in Costa Rica. Our rental was great. Working with the host was easy. She was responsive, helpful, and had plenty of insights for recommendations in the area. The view and pool were as advertised, terrific. The upstairs of the home is the rental and it is spacious with two separate bed rooms, huge kitchen dining living area with covered out side lounge barbecue area and great views. It is a bit of a treck up the mountain from the main road about 15 minn. We surfed several different locations, visited local swimming holes with waterfalls, hung out at different beaches took the kids zip lining and horseback riding ate great food. Everything was within 20 to 45 minn from the house. Pura Vida

Terry is amazing and has all that you will need to ensure a great trip. She has locations that you must and should visit all prepared for you. Also, listen when she tells you that you need a 4X4 :) The house is gorgeous located in an amazing and beautiful jungle with all sorts of wildlife...that said it can get really loud especially early in the morning when the wildlife wakes up the jungle (we found it delightful). We went at a very hot time of the season (Mid March 2024) and yes it was very hot so we were happy to jump in the pool daily for a cool down as the air was not operational...there was a great rain storm our last night in the villa that cooled the whole area down and that was a welcome and needed downpour... Again thanks to Terry for being a great host and setting up our fishing tour :) Pura Vida

It’s one of the most incredible places you could possibly stay at. Views were fantastic of the ocean from the pool areas. Private short hiking trail. Terry is such a joy to visit with and was so helpful with ideas for excursions. Birds galore.

Beautiful location, we come from the mountains and loved staying in the mountains. Mizz Terry, the owner lives downstairs and was very respectful of our privacy. Even though Terry lives downstairs closest to the pool, we always had the pool to ourselves and felt right at home. Of course the bonus for us was getting to know Terry and her furry friends was a real joy. We loved our stay and hope to return in the future for a longer visit. We loved our experience. Pura Vida :) Wanda y Russell

We were celebrating our 40th anniversary during our trip to Costa Rica. We have always liked our trips to include both adventure and relaxation. Villa Desiderata was the perfect spot for us. It is a quiet, clean, spacious, and calming retreat. The whole place made us feel at ease. Terry was very nice and easy to talk to. She was an excellent host and helped us get our bearings. Terry gave us superb recommendations on where to eat and beaches to see. We would definitely come again!

Desiderata is a lovely villa, with an upstairs apartment for rent. It is perched on a gorgeous ridge overlooking the Pacific ocean embraced by rainforest mountains. The dirt road to the villa is an adventure that requires a reliable 4x4 vehicle, you’ll get great directions. The infinity pool is delightful, just as in the photos, it is used only by the guests while renting, as well as the lovely covered terrace for outdoor dining, and gazebo. The views from all rooms are truly amazing! The villa is well supplied, with reliable high speed, work-friendly video-call internet. It’s not as clean as one might expect, but it’s comfortable, with king beds and pillows and roomy bathrooms. The owner is French Canadian and lives downstairs, she is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about Costa Rica, and is happy to help with directions and travel suggestions. Her 2 Aussie Blue pups are delightful, one of her cats may sneak upstairs briefly, but they stay mostly downstairs. There is a large aviary on the way upstairs, facing both outdoor terraces, with budgies ensuring an early start to your day. They add to the tropical feel of the place. The grounds are lovely with lots of bushes in bloom. We saw toucans, monkeys, hummingbirds, flocks of parrots and cranes, white headed hawks and turkeys. Overall a great place to visit, a peaceful sanctuary close to Quepos, Uvita, Dominical and Parque Marino Ballena. Thanks Terry, we really enjoyed our stay and will recommend Desiderata to others traveling to CR! Take care!