Avis Your tropical getaway in the beautiful southern Pacific mountains of Costa Rica.

This property was a breath of fresh air. The mountain breezes literally do flow through the house and you are surround by a beautuful sustainable garden which the hosts tend to daily. We have great respect for the hosts Todd and Jill's committment to preserving nature as well as their lifestyle focussed on homesteading & sustainability. We would get suprise gifts of fruit such as bamanas, grapefruit ,mandarin or limes left on our doorstep by the owners. In addition to the caring hosts, we took walks where we greeted by friendly neighbors in the Eco community aa well as local Costta Rican families. We enjoyed the mist every morning over the moutain and we hiked up to an incredble v.iew of the ocean. Trails can take you higher and you can hike along the river to swim and cool off by the waterfalls. From start to finish this was a rich experience in a unique and special place.

Sooo I’m not one to really “leave a review” but I feel the need to tell all about how wonderful my stay was here. First things first, this place is an adventure to get to. So be open to that, and def go w the flow. I’d say that’s just a general thing if you’re coming to Costa Rica. Secondly, Jill and Todd are seriously some of the most genuine people you’ll ever meet. Passionate with everything they do. And very selfless people. Quick responders if you have any questions. And I recommend picking their brains about anything growing on the property, or even about life as they are happy to share any kind of knowledge and get to know their guests (I actually took notes at one point). Third..I don’t even know where to begin w this one, but the view and the atmosphere is magical. The photos cannot do it any justice what so ever. If you’ve come to relax, this is the place to do it. You’ve got everything you need there. Seclusion, luscious organic nature, organic foods, hell...you’ve even on pizza delivery. The house was extremely clean and has a super welcoming feeling. There’s even a cool Tico washing machine. And if you can, I 110% recommend choosing a day to visit one of the nearby beaches. I’m not usually a sucker for beaches either but I can absolutely say that the beach we went to was by far the best beach I’ve ever been on. Lastly, in terms of getting around, me and my boyfriend rented a motorbike from one of the locals. We did not rent a car because prices were ridiculous. And if you’re looking for a shuttle from airport to a place nearby, MonkeyRide is a good bet. Or if you decide upon a bus, look up Tracopa. These were all things we learned on our stay. We stayed for 10 days and it was perfect. Okay, the rest is for me to cherish now :) Overall, I would totally come back again.

To say that this land is incredible would be the understatement of the century. From the food grown on site to the house itself, everything was perfect. I really can't thank both of them enough for their hospitality beaming kindness. I can't wait to go back.

We stayed here with our kids (11 and 8) for one night on our way from Osa Peninsula to SJO. We should have stayed longer! We loved hearing about the gardens and tasting the fruit and the home brew. The home cooked meal was great--definitely go for that. The house is a little ways up in the mountains; I would definitely recommend a 4x4 car and a strong constitution, but the views were breathtaking (especially early morning sunrise!). If you are coming from the south, have Todd send directions. Waze took us on a harrowing and impassable (but stunning) mountain drive. The house is cozy but perfect for our family. We did a little hiking, but there is also swimming and horseback riding. A fun adventure!

Casa Buena Vista is an amazing property. It is exactly as advertised, from the spectacular mountain view, to the awesome blender, perfect for making breakfast smoothies to enjoy on the spacious deck. The wifi is top notch too! Todd, Jill and Toby are fantastic hosts and really do go above and beyond to make your vacation one to remember. Besides the abundance of beautiful nearby beaches, there are a multitude of activities available within an (entertaining) hour's drive. We enjoyed horseback riding at Rancho La Merced, the Osa Canopy Tour (zipline), Nauyaca Waterfalls and waterfall rappelling with Costa Canyoning. The farmer's market in San Isidro is well worth the trip and the authentic homemade Costa Rican dinner we ordered was both convenient and delicious. ¡Hasta la próxima! Tim, Kathy, Mel and Kody