Paradise in Costa Rica Central Valley

Less than 40 miles from the country's main airport, but quickly immersing you with sunshine, space and beauty at Villa Alas Azules for up to 31 guests. Perfect for studying and working during the pandemic, in a gorgeous, picture-perfect hidden valley, this spectacular home is uniquely outfitted on 9 acres with basketball court, koi pond, gazebo with authentic, wood-fired pizza oven, hiking trail, and hammocks. Super fast broadband wifi 200MB fiber optic This estate is ideal for large families needing plenty of social distancing space and loads of sunshine, or for girlfriend getaways, company retreats, etc... This is a very spacious estate with lots of privacy. While this listing doesn't allow us a "drop down" option for this, several of the bunk beds are "triples" meaning there are 3 beds instead of 2, all of which have privacy curtains similar to a train 'berth'. The property can accommodate 31 guests on their own beds, making it ideal for large groups, families, girlfriend getaways, etc. The bunk beds are unusual in that they have curtains around them (as in train travel), with shelves, staircases, etc. Super fast broadband wifi 200MB fiber optic Small stores are less than a mile, larger grocery stores are located about 15 minutes away in Paraiso, while mega style stores like Walmart are located about 20 minutes away in Cartago, which you pass on the way from the airport to the property. There is TV with a DVD player, and hook up for iPod stereo music. Local Costa Rican art is on display throughout the home and within the gardens. Note the hand carved columns at the gazebo, the benches, the stone carvings, etc. The home is handsomely and solidly built with hardwoods, glass brick, tile, concrete and stucco. The blue exterior paint on the lower portion of the house is one of the famous traditional ways of building a Costa Rican homes. An onsite groundskeeper will tend to the gardens, while a cook and housekeeper can be affordably hired each day to make your meals and clean house (about $25 per day). Also available if you hire one of our approved guides for $100 a day to drive is a 14 passenger van with large luggage rack on top for $250 per week. We can arrange airport pickup by local staff (email to inquire for prices) and to conduct tours. Ask us questions, we love to help! We have so many more photos and videos to share. This spectacular home is uniquely outfitted on 9 acres with a basketball court, koi pond, edible vegetation (lemons, limes, grapefruits, bananas, coffee, eggplants, green beans, cilantro, peppers, tomatoes, etc), views of beautiful waterfall from the long front porch during the green/rainy season, fully stocked kitchen for cooking and serving, a covered gazebo outdoor kitchen with grill and wood fired pizza oven overlooking the valley, fire pit, lots of walking and hiking trails, hammocks, badminton, croquet, Foosball, etc. Virtually all of Costa Rica’s rich treasures are within easy reach and under about 30 miles, from zip lining, canopy tours, rafting, rainforest tours, canyoning, rapelling,natural hot springs, waterfalls, to bird watching, hiking trails and star gazing. Even some of the country’s most important archeological sites like Guayabo, or the Ujarras ruins, and the still surviving colonial architecture in 35 minutes away Orosi. The home acquired its name for 3 reasons: the lower blue on its exterior walls, the two blue feathered peacocks living on the property (Fred and Mathilda), and the spectacular Blue Morpho butterflies fluttering into view on any given day. The rate is $110 per night (2 people); $19per night for each additional person. 3 Night Minimum. No unpaid guests or visitors. All guests and visitors are logged at entrance gates to the property.