Escape to Villa del Mito, a peaceful retreat where lush gardens and fruit trees attract wildlife. Relax in your private bedroom with AC and separate entrance or unwind by the pool with friends and family on the spacious patio.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms4 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private
(PLEASE NOTE: you may see on this listing that this property is a 10-minute drive to the beach. This is something the artificial intelligence at VRBO has decided somehow, but it's incorrect. We've tried to correct it, but VRBO won't change it. In reality, it's about an 8-minute walk from Villa del Mito to the black sands and warm waters of Playa Negra.)
Private, quiet, and peaceful, Villa del Mito gives perfect work/life balance. Enclosed within a wall and secure gate, the lush garden and fruit trees attract birds, sloths, and other wildlife. Enjoy time on the spacious patio and by the pool with friends and family, make a festive meal, and walk to the black sands of Playa Negra. Or, relax in your bedroom with separate entrance, bath and AC. The villa has satellite wifi, a dedicated office space, and ample desks in all bedrooms.
Welcome to Villa del Mito. We live here at different times during the year, and we love it! We hope your family and friends enjoy being here as much as ours do.
The living room and kitchen share an open space with vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans. The kitchen island has plenty of prep space and two seats, so several people can cook and gather at once. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything needed to prepare and serve meals, including table linens. Outside the front door is a covered patio with a gas grill and a large dining table.
The three bedrooms each have their own entrance, with French doors opening directly onto the veranda into the garden. They all have new, comfortable mattresses. Each bedroom has its own air conditioner and private bathroom with a large rainfall shower. If you need to catch up on some work, we have a dedicated office space off the patio with a large desk, sofa, and office chair, plus an ample desk in each bedroom. We have 50 mb satellite mesh wifi, perfect for digital nomads. Each of our four routers has an uninterruptable power supply in case the electricity goes out (which it does sometimes, for a few minutes--it's the Caribbean!). The office room is air-conditioned and has a fold-down couch for sleeping.
The pool is beautifully tiled, with a Baja shelf and a fountain cascading water into the pool. Around the pool, there’s a covered ranchito and an outdoor living room, perfect for lounging before or after a swim. There’s an outdoor shower by the front gate for rinsing off beach sand, and an outdoor half-bathroom with sink/toilet near the pool that can also be used as a changing room.
We have off-street parking available for up to three vehicles.
The gorgeously landscaped grounds give you a feeling of tranquility, relaxation, and privacy. A cacao tree greets you as you walk in the front gate; there’s also a large mango tree and a guanabana. Sloths, toucans, parrots, iguanas, bats, kinkajou, and other wildlife visit regularly.
The property is in a quiet neighborhood on a dead-end street, and is entirely enclosed within a wall, with a secure gate. You’ll have the garden, swimming pool, and entire house to yourself.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
In-room accessibility
No lift (single-level property)
Single level property
Step to reach entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping on request
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 7 am. Please, no loud music or loud conversations outdoors during quiet hours.
Please use the outdoor shower by the front gate to shower off sand when you return from the beach. Please shower before using the pool.
Use only plastic drinkware around the pool. Walk with care on the tiles when wet, as they get slippery. No running or diving.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note: there is no fence around the pool.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Cahuita, this holiday home is near the beach. Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Finca La Isla Botanical Garden and Talamanca Family Art. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking. Visit our Puerto Viejo de Talamanca travel guide
Does Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Finca La Isla Botanical Garden, Black Beach and Talamanca Family Art. Playa Cocles is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
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Villa del Mito: Pool, Walk to Beach, AC, Wifi, Beautiful Garden, Private Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Wow! Villa del Mito exceeded all my expectation. The garden/pool area is so beautiful. Peaceful, but also alive with birds and amazing plants! Check in and communication were excellent. The place is clean and kitchen was well set-up. It's close to the beach and easy to get downtown. This was the perfect base camp to explore this vibrant, funky corner of Costa Rica. I will be back!
It was only a couple of nights - but what a gem of a place!
The first thing you see coming in the gate is the lush & gorgeous tropical landscape - all the greens with pops of color from the flowers - even cacao pods!
There are various outdoor ‘rooms’, spaces to sit alone or together - magic when lit at night. The kitchen is well appointed. Easy to cook. There even a nice outdoor grill space - though I didn’t use that.
The bedrooms are comfy, with air conditioning unit that provides a nice respite from the Costa Rican heat. The beds are a bit on the hard side for my taste, but I had good sleep - if was not uncomfortable at all. Nice bathroom space with toilet separate from sink & walk-in shower. Good closet space as well as little bedside units.
We did have to do some computer work - wifi is good. Had no problems working and conducting video calls. If you have the ability to be a work-nomad, this is THE place to go!
There’s a desk in the room with plenty of places to plug in/power up. There also a larger ‘office’ room. Me? I chose to work outside with a view of the plants, the pool, the humming birds, the occasional iguana & toucan.
The best thing? Taking a break from work to just float in the pool.
The Caribbean sea & beach is a short walk away, as is a nice little grocery.
We’ll be back - for part work-nomad & part adventure.
Lastly - when you go, make sure you float in the pool during a tropical downpour. It is awesome
This place was so beautiful and comfortable. The pool was delightful and the plants were stunning. The property management team was very responsive, which was greatly appreciated. It was an excellent place to work remotely.
Everything was perfect except the water heat and low water pressure in the bathrooms was not very consistent through out our stay and checking in was not smooth
The Villa surpassed my expectations. The bedrooms were comfy (each had its own en suite bathroom!), terrific wifi (I had to do some work), but most of all, the exterior living spaces were amazing. My group dined outside together every night and lounged by the pool or in the little outdoor living room. Lots of spaces for folks to either convene or be off on their own.