If you are looking for a getaway retreat in between two of the principal towns of Costa Rica, this 5,000 ft2 home is an option for you! It can be your homebase for any trip around the great metropolitan area, at a 2 hour drive from the beach, or 40 minute drive to volcano. For those who like the feeling of home on business trip, you can't miss this spot. The space The space: On the 1st floor: (open kitchen (4 ring stove), microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer combination), Living/diningroom, wood burning fireplace, front and back terrace with grill oven). On the adjoining upper level: balcony with view of San Jose city, master bedroom (king bed with master bath and walk-in closet), 2nd bedroom (queen bed), 3rd bedroom (queen bed, sofa bed, and 2x single bed on mezzanine), bathroom (shower, washbasin, toilet), sitting room with office space. Home includes ping pong table, trampoline, private soccer field/garden and cottage with BBQ, parking, safety deposit box. Property in general: basketball court, soccer field (shared with second owner and its use to be arranged with owner). Internet and cable tv is presently unavailable. Maid service/cook may be available on site at additional cost (sleeping headquarters available for maid). Our guests receive attentive, personalized service from time of booking until your departure. We look forward to welcoming you soon! Guest access The house is tastefully furnished and equipped with every comfort as part of a family gated property. It is well positioned in a quiet area between San Jose and Cartago, at about 10 minutes from downtown Cartago and 20 minutes from San Jose. It is accessible to shopping areas and supermarkets as well as tourist attractions such as the Laguna of Cachi, Tapanti National Park and Irazu Volcano. The home is surrounded by gardens, includes basketball court and soccer fields, ideal for nature lovers. Other things to note Since home is in gated property with a second home, the respect for the other home’s privacy is appreciated. Each home can enjoy its own space and gardens.