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Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Bay of Nicoya Views

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Property grounds
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Nestled in the heart of San Ramon, Bella Vivace offers a tranquil retreat with lush surroundings and spectacular views. This immaculate apartment features an outdoor patio, full kitchen with dining bar, laundry facilities and private parking. Enjoy the convenience of being close to downtown while also experiencing a working coffee plantation on site.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Bay of Nicoya Views

THE PERFECT "WINTER" IN COSTA RICA! CONSISTENT 75F-80F DEGREES EVERY DAY!! Sunshine, stunning views, private chef option. See also the reviews for Casita Vivace (VRBO #991709) and Vista Vivace (VRBO #1201627).

PRIVATE WITH LUSH SURROUNDINGS. Bella Vivace sits at the end of a quiet country lane on 5 private acres of lush gardens and semi-tropical landscape with spectacular views of rolling mountains, coffee plantations and Pacific Ocean's Bay of Nicoya. This immaculate single-story, 800 sq' custom-designed apartment is fully furnished and includes outdoor patio, living room, full kitchen with dining bar, ground floor queen bedroom, full bathroom, laundry and private parking.

This beautiful apartment is part of Hacienda Vivace, a spectacular, newly completed contemporary Spanish main home. The separate apartment is fully furnished and all utilities, internet and private parking are included. Breakfast is offered upon request at an additional cost.

Hacienda's Bella Vivace is located on the outskirts of San Ramon in the quaint, high-end area of Magallanes, a mix of Costa Rican and expat residents. The area is quiet, safe and private, yet 5 minutes to downtown San Ramon. The entire Hacienda is a working coffee plantation with dramatic white coffee flowers in May and cherry red coffee berries in November through January. The Hacienda gardens are tended with care by the owners and provide an ambiance of beauty and tranquility.

San Ramon is a 'muy tranquilo' provincial town of 20,000 that welcomes travelers with a graceful sense of pride and slow pace of life. The town offers it all -- from outdoor markets, supermarkets and shops, to restaurants and bars, 3-cinema theater, museums and art studios, a major hospital, and the University of Costa Rica.

Bella Vivace is within minutes of most tourist attractions: from the volcanoes Poas and Arenal to Manuel Antonio Biological Reserve on the Pacific, pristine swimming beaches, sailing day trips, canopy tours, sugar cane and coffee plantation tours, horseback riding, or hiking and bird-watching in the National Parks.

Property manager

Nancy Sperry and Andy Robinson

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Notify owner if leaving overnight.

Pets

Pets are allowed
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Bella Vivace With Rolling Mountain Bay of Nicoya Views
Beautiful Bella Vivace Rolling Mountain Bay Nicoya Views
Beautiful Bella Vivace With Rolling Mountain Bay of Nicoya Views
Beautiful Bella Vivace With Rolling Mountain Bay of Nicoya Views

About the area

Located in Santiago, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Las Cataratas de Los Chorros can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Caldera Port. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Ramon, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • San Ramon Municipal Market - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Iglesia de San Ramón - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • San Ramon Museum - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Parque Central - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Jardín - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Establo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Las Tinajitas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda Altavista - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Los Leños - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Bay of Nicoya Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Bay of Nicoya Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Bay of Nicoya Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Bay of Nicoya Views located?

Located in the heart of Santiago, this apartment building is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from San Ramon Municipal Market and within 12 miles (20 km) of San Ramon Nonato Church and Palmares Church. Jardín Botánico Else Kientzler and Juan Castro Blanco National Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Beautiful Bella Vivace with Rolling Mountain and Bay of Nicoya Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from it all in a beautiful setting

Comfy, cozy, private in a beautiful setting where you can have your morning coffee while looking at the Bay of Nicoya or the surrounding pastoral setting: That's Bella Vivace! It's clean, spacious, well equipped, and the hosts are very accommodating. Everything you need is here for a enjoyable Costa Rican vacation. Centrally located so it's easy to get to the popular tourist spots without having to be surrounded by tourists the entire time. We highly recommend Bella Vivace!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully relaxing vacation

Andy and Nancy have a gorgeous property...and are such nice people! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and plan to go back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfy space with great hosts

Large, clean, and has a wonderful patio (with now mature landscaping and covered patio unlike online photo). Hosts are on-site and very helpful and responsive, with lots of info and recommendations for local resources. We enjoyed watching the birds, butterflies, and other wildlife while relaxing on the patio. Close to San Ramon, a beautiful little city, and perfect weather. Like most places here, bring insect repellent for the midges and mosquitoes (unless you are one of those people who never get bitten). And if using Google Maps to get here, when it says you have arrived, you are actually at the neighbor’s drive, and your destination is the next drive ahead on the left!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lillian B., Gatineau, Quebec

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

BEST 3 MONTH STAY EVER!

Overall I was very satisfied with my stay and with my hosts Nancy and Andy, in San Ramon. The Belle Vivance, one bedroom Casita was very clean, the right size and level of comfort I expected. The gardens were well maintained and absolutely stunning! The sunsets were MAGICAL. Nancy and Andy were very accommodating and hospitable. Would I stay there again? Absolutely! However, I would like to point out a few misleading marketing claims listed: One being, “Pet Friendly”. This place is certainly NOT pet friendly. JAKE, their much older large, male dog, aggressively and continuously attached my small dog RICO, (chihuahua) many times, putting him and myself at risk of being physically harmed. After many failed attempts, of requesting that my hosts secure JAKE on a leash for our SAFETY, finally, they addressed the issue and found a solution. Misleading marketing issue #2. The advertisement suggested that there was an indoor pool, YES there is, however it’s a LAP pool located inside their home. I did not feel comfortable entering their private home everyday, to swim. This was very disappointing as I expected to continue my exercise routine, while I was there. I felt very mislead Therefore, the pool was never used by any of the guests in the three apartments. Misleading marketing issue #3. There was absolutely no PRIVACY. I had a beautiful patio, (as advertised, but certainly NOT private). it was the main traffic area for the owner and his workers.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne K., Hapy Valley, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, overall comfortable accommodations

The unit interior is identical to what you see in the pictures, though if you like to read a book in the evening, be prepared to be a little inconvenienced. Decent kitchen for basic cooking. The apartment is under the house and around back, and during our stay, workers doing house repairs were coming and going across the patio throughout the day. The outdoor table now has a metal patio cover - a great place to sit and enjoy the rain. Vegetation around the patio is tall obscuring any view, and the plants are wonderful. We recommend taking walks around the property and the area to enjoy the many gorgeous flowers. Close to San Ramon - the single-lane road is generally quiet and we never saw another car on our daily trips out. We recommend shopping at Mas x Menos - better selection of products; prices only slightly higher than Maxi Pali. The only downside, and it was a big one in our case because we like to sit outside, is the hosts' pool heater. It burns wood, not well vented, and the daily smoke chased us off numerous times. It also made doing laundry difficult because it has to be hung outside to dry - in the smoke, unless they are going out that day. If that was repaired and the smoke no longer came over the patio and into the apartment beginning before sunrise, this place could be ideal. Consider one of their other two units if they are available.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lush Costa Rica

Property was well maintained. Hosts Nancy and Andy were always available and accessible and helpful. Enjoyed my stay and enjoyed swimming in their lap pool.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts

Nancy and Andy are very knowledgeable about the area. They have prepared an information book with everything from restaurants to grocery stores to day trips. They are always available to help out in any way they can.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020