Paraiso Encontrado

This place is a wonderful property. It is far enough the mountain to get the breezes off the ocean yet not so far up the mountain that is a task to get back and forth to (from the highway/beaches/towns). I have rented properties outside of Uvita that was much more difficult a drive and longer a drive to get back and forth to. The place is spotless and has everything most would need. I cannot recommend this property enough. I have seen a previous review indicating the view from the house is obstructed or that the person could not clearly see the ocean. I don't know what that person was speaking of. The view was spectacular and we took many sunset photos from the pool area/ocean side of the house. Maybe he/she meant beach view. The house is up the hill high enough you don't have a direct beach view but that's to be expected with any property high up the hillsides. It's a tremendous property with wonderful features and amenities and, most importantly, tremendous service by the property management team at YouGetHere.

We spent a great week at this beautiful home in October with relatives. Our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer!

A 4 wheel drive SUV is certainly recommended as you traverse from the highway up the mountain to the home. But the 1.5-mile drive is pretty neat as you travel through cozy downtown Dominicalito, past the Poza Azul waterfalls, and up the mountain to the beautiful Paraiso Encontrado home site overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

There are so many exciting things to do in this beautiful South Pacific area of Costa Rica. The nearby beaches are breathtaking and uncrowded with magnificent rock caves, abutting rain forests and long majestic views along the coastline. If you want to be crowded, overpopulated beaches, head to Jaco or Tamarindo. If you want gorgeous, quiet beaches where you can enjoy solitude and beauty, then this is your area!! Horseback riding, ATV tours, kayaking/rafting, fishing excursions, and scuba/snorkeling trips are all available in close proximity and can be scheduled by the great team at YouGetHere, who is always available to answer questions and assist with your planning.

The stunning views and privacy of the house were wonderful, especially at sunrise and sunset from the two majestic upstairs bedroom balconies. The layout of the house was perfect with three full bedrooms and bathrooms plus a fabulous outdoor shower on the second level. The dining and living areas were perfect for our needs and the kitchen contained everything we needed for the numerous meals we ate at the house. But when we did want to eat out, there were numerous great restaurants within a 10 to 15-minute drive, many of which afforded magnificent ocean views. Every morning we opened the large accordion doors which offered us great views and the ability to hear the nearby birds and monkeys.

Each of the three large bedrooms contained an AC unit which cooled us down perfectly at night.

The small pool was the perfect size to jump into and cool off with a drink after a busy day. Also, the abutting paver patio has numerous lounge chairs, which we certainly enjoyed. A covered carport was great for days when we left or returned in the rain. There is also a large gravel parking area next to the house which probably accommodates another 4 more vehicles.

The outdoor bar next to the pool was perfect as we were unwinding after a long day, enjoying our cocktails and snacks.

Again, we can’t say enough great things about Paraiso Encontrado, the beautiful country of Costa Rica and its wonderful people! We eagerly anticipate our next trip down to paradise!!

My husband and I arrived first to the house to have a few quiet days to celebrate my birthday prior to our two teenage/early 20's something kids and their significant other/friends arrived to join us.

Stephen met us at the Tiki Bar to show us the way to the house. You definitely will want a 4 wheel drive vehicle, not only to get to the house but also to some of the awesome restaurants and breweries a short drive away. Stephen showed us the way up the first time, and we had no problems finding our way through the 10 day trip.

The house has stunning views and privacy, which was just perfect! The layout of the house was great once the kids and their friends arrived, very comfortable for six. We loved the large table and played Poker and Texas Holdem in the evenings using the well-stocked kitchen to make Margaritas and Piña Coladas. We also had everything we needed to cook lunches in the house, and some dinners as well.

The master bedroom was magnificent, and the outdoor shower was magical and soothing-we exclusively used that shower as we liked it so much, and were trying to spot monkeys! The sunset views from our master balcony didn't hurt our feelings either 😉. The AC in the bedrooms was perfect, and everyone slept soundly in the evening.

The sun came up very early so the girls got up to get tan on the lounge pool chairs provided, dipping in the pool when they needed to cool down, which was very refreshing. We saw toucans almost every morning which makes you just feel immersed in the rainforest! We left the accordion doors open while at the house during the daytime which provided a private resort feel, and everyone enjoyed the fresh guacamole and frozen drinks at the open bar area attached to the kitchen.

If you have a clear sky in the evening, do go out with a glass of wine to see the stars on the pool chairs, we were absolutely mesmerized; they were so bright, and you could see so many constellations!

For excursions, we did horseback riding to Nauyaca Waterfalls, which was an amazing experience, the kids and their friends said it was the best excursion they had ever been on in their life, which is saying a lot, as it's impossible to impress at that age! The waterfall was exquisite and powerful, and the views on the journey to the waterfall on the horses completed the adventure. We also did the ATV Tour, which was very fun as well-you felt like you were in Jurassic Park and stopped for fresh coffee and chocolate and got to see the brewing process which was very unique.

For restaurants, go to ¿Por Que No?, Fuego Brew Co. and Bar Jolly Roger-you won't be disappointed with the friendly local staff, stunning views, and quality eats.

We had such a wonderful trip experience at the beautiful Paraiso Encontrado provided by the YouGetHere team, and will treasure the memories until we can be back to make new ones!

Randy & Diana, Austin, TX

This is the third time we have stayed at this wonderful home. The property management team (YouGetHere) was there to check us in and orient us to the house. They were very knowledgeable and accessible during the week to answer any questions we had about the property or surrounding attractions. Since the home is on the mountainside overlooking the Pacific, the ocean view from Paraiso Encontrado is breathtaking from every room. Loved sitting upstairs on my bedroom balcony every morning with my coffee, looking out over the amazing tropical landscape to the water and listening to the howler monkeys in the beautiful rainforest that surrounds the home. We absolutely love the large wooden "accordion" doors in the center of the house that completely opens it up to the outdoor living space. It certainly provides the “Open Air” the lifestyle we expect and want when staying in Costa Rica and it also provided the perfect hang out space for our entire group; especially in the evening while winding down with cocktails and watching the sunset. It is absolutely beautiful every night. Although we seldom ate at the house, the kitchen had everything we needed. The local food is just too good in the area. Amazing restaurants with equally amazing views and the people couldn’t be nicer. When we did decide to stay in for dinner, the outdoor grill was the place to cook and the pool right outside facing the ocean view provided welcome relief, as well as, the perfect backdrop. The beautiful, uncrowded beaches never disappoint us. There are several within a quick 15-minute drive from the home. This time, we even ventured out on an ATV tour and a catamaran diving/snorkeling excursion. Both were fantastic and again, right near the house. So happy the management team recommended these trips. Paraiso Encontrado is a terrific home and we highly recommend it! Room for many couples traveling together with plenty of parking available. I can’t say it enough; the home is beautiful with upscale finishes and the beaches, rain forest, vistas, and sunsets are well worth the trip! We are definitely coming back here again. GAIL & PAT ESTERO, FL.

After researching many homes we finally settled on this one. We originally booked the home with the prior management company but everything was transitioned over to You Get Here. We received good communication from the owner and management company prior to and during our stay. There is air conditioning in the 3 bedrooms of the home and we usually opened up the accordion doors during the day to allow air flow. Water pressure in the upstairs showers was on the lighter side. We found that the shower on the first floor provided a little more pressure. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of pillows to go around. Top floor bedrooms each have a balcony to walk out onto which was nice to watch wildlife, listen to the howler monkeys and the toucans. The one bedroom does require a key to access the balcony. Keep in mind that like most of this area of Costa Rica you cannot flush paper in the bathrooms but there were baskets and bags provided. The washer and dryer with a stocked laundry room came in handy especially on days after excursions. There's a TV, blue ray player with apps and a bluetooth portable speaker. I only found 1 HDMI input on the TV so I had to switch between the TV and blue ray player. Sky TV had some channels in english but were in spanish for the most part. The Netflix app already had accounts to log into so you don't have to use you own login or need an account to access. Kitchen is fully stock with coffee maker, blender, microwave and toaster. Plenty of dishes, glasses, utensils etc... We bought some ice and bottled water even though you can drink the tap water and there were some ice trays. The house was very clean and organized on our arrival. Since we stayed for a week we did get a day of housekeeping included. They did a great job and the house was immaculate after we came back from our excursion later that day. There is a book of information on the table which included restaurants and tours. If possible, they might want to add the supermarkets or local stores to it to guide house guests for buying supplies. We only found the closest one Mini Super Tres Olas on our last day. We shopped often at the Dominical supermercado next to the Tiki restaurant. The drive to the house was challenging at first since there are no signs. It could be beneficial to add some markers to help guide you to the house. You definitely want a 4x4 as the roads are bumpy and steep at times. Overall we loved the house and our stay at Paraiso Encontrado.