Step into the serene world of Villa Serenidad, nestled in a private gated community near Atenas. With a private pool, 4 spacious bedrooms, and stunning cedar wood features throughout, this villa offers an idyllic retreat for families and friends alike. Enjoy high-speed internet throughout the property and explore nearby attractions like Manuel Antonio National Park or simply unwind on the sun-kissed patio surrounded by breathtaking views of Rio Cacao river valley.
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10404 sq m
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Kitchen
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Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view
Welcome to Villa Serenidad, an oasis of tranquility in Atenas, Costa Rica! Now featuring high-speed 100Mb Fiber Optic Internet, this stunning villa sits on 2 acres of pristine land in a private, gated community near the charming city of Atenas. This single-level home boasts a private pool, 4 spacious bedrooms, and 3 luxurious bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 10 guests in its 4,250 ft² space. Dive into our gallery to discover the latest updates and see why we fell in love with Villa Serenidad—and why you will too.
Ideally situated just 35 minutes from Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO) and 1 hour from the Pacific beaches, Villa Serenidad offers a perfect central location for exploring Costa Rica's wonders, including Manuel Antonio National Park, beaches, volcanoes, and zip lines. With flat, easily accessible roads, any vehicle type can reach us without the need for a 4x4. Our dedicated team is always ready to assist with any requests, including arranging transportation to and from the airport.
Continuing for 2025, we provide a comprehensive 20-page welcome letter and information packet for all guests. This unique guide covers everything you need to know about Villa Serenidad and the surrounding area, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. Our guests rave about the wealth of information provided, making their stay truly memorable.
Perched nearly 3,000' above sea level, Villa Serenidad enjoys the "world's best climate," with temperatures around 65 °F (18 °C) at night and 82 °F (28 °C) during the day, year-round. No need for air conditioning or heating—just perfect comfort.
The sun-drenched pool at Villa Serenidad is perfect for swimming day or night, surrounded by beautiful cedar wood interiors. Each bedroom features warm cedar planks, new comfortable mattresses, ample closet space, and luxurious linens. The master bedroom opens to breathtaking views of the terrace, valley, and mountains, with an en-suite bathroom boasting a spacious walk-in shower.
Enjoy premium RAW Botanicals products in each shower and a fully equipped kitchen with modern amenities, perfect for family gatherings. Relax in the living area with satellite TV, free WiFi, and an array of entertainment options. Step outside to stunning 180-degree views of the Rio Cacao river valley, volcanoes, and mountains from the expansive terrace.
Villa Serenidad offers a 5-star experience for a truly unforgettable stay. Come relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Costa Rica!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
No lift
Pool hoist on site
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Safe
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
On a river
Things to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a 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
Be considerate to your new neighbors. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am.
Maximum of 12 people. Larger group will be considered with additional charges.
NEVER leave a child unattended around the pool! You accept all responsibility for any accident, injury, or death associated with pool or property
Pets
Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Mercedes, this villa is in the mountains and on a river. Grecia Park and Minas Del Aguacate reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and Else Kientzler Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center, or check out an event or a game at Parque Viva. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Mercedes travel guide
Does Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view located?
Located on a river, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Palmares Church, Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and Grecia Park. Minas Del Aguacate and Los Chorros Municipal Recreative Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Atenas Villa Serenidad: private home private pool, river walk, amazing 180° view Reviews
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This home is absolutely stunning with a fantastic view. It’s on a quiet, secluded street and was absolutely perfect for our group. Can’t recommend this place enough!
We had a group of 5 friend stay at the beautiful serenidad. The house was absolutely wonderful. They had everything you need. Waking up to the view everyday was amazing. We live on an island in Marathon, FL so we wanted something different. This house was absolutely amazing for a relaxing vacation. We would definitely stay again.
If you ever wanted to stay in a glass house this is it! Waking up to a gorgeous mountainous view and one step outside you are at the pool. We had American Thanksgiving where the neighbor cooked for us and it was delicious! This house is for 8 people and the open floor plan is inviting and wonderful! I would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing such a great place!
The property was perfect for our stay. We had 9 family members staying together. Ages ranged from 17 to 82. The house offered everything we needed for everyone to be comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed. Large dining table. Comfortable sitting area to enjoy the fabulous views. Pool to cook off. We were lucky to find this home at the last minute when our previous rental did not work for our party. Would definitely stay here again!
A great place to reconnect with nature and friends, play some cards on the terrace and cool off in the pool. The kitchen is well equipped, the beds were comfy. The house looks like the photos. Atenas was hot while we were here so the pool helped tremendously - would not recommend staying at a house without a pool in the dry season there! The evenings were nice and cool and two of the bedrooms had very large windows with screens so that created a great breeze. The BBQ was brand new and almost industrial sized. It fed our group of 6 easily. Highly recommend taking advantage of that!Eunice was great to work with - very easy going and also took care of our every need.
We stay 2 1/2 weeks at Villa Serenidad and enjoyed the vacation with the complete family - 7 adults and 2 toddlers.
We particularly liked the rural surroundings and the fantastic view of nature. The children had fun with the farm animals every day and we enjoyed the unusual visitors.
We used the pool every day and it is ideal for children. In the village of Atenas there are numerous shopping opportunities and typical restaurants.
The wealth of information in the Vills Serenidad manual was very helpful. Valentino was also available for us the whole time and we were happy to make use of his numerous contacts and information.
Oscar in particular - driver and friend - helped us to discover Costa Rica's natural parks in a relaxed way on day trips.
The vacation in the villa will remain unforgettable for us.
Villa Serenidad exceeded our expectations! It is a beautiful home and the view is wonderful. We really liked watching the cows and calves next door and meeting Iggy the iguana.
The people of Atenas and all of Costa Rica are welcoming and so helpful with those who are not at all fluent in Spanish! I don't think we ever had even close to a bad meal either! We took advantage of having a meal cooked and delivered to us and it was delicious. Our friends joined us for a part of our stay and we heard many exclamations of 'nirvana' and 'heavenly'. Thank you for letting us stay at your property. Maybe the only negative comment we would have is that there is no hammock! That didn't seem to get in the way of our enjoying the pool and veranda, however, so it maybe it isn't a necessity after all.
We have been to CR several times and wanted to do something different for this trip. Renting a home in this location turned out to be a nice change. Unfortunately, the pool was a bit too cool for us but it was so nice to have a private, quiet space to relax in between our outings. We had coffee as we enjoyed the views each morning with the birds singing and finished up with a drink in the evening as we looked out at the lights twinkling in the distane. This home is set next to a working farm, meaning there arent homes right up against you, and it was fun to hear the cows mooing, birds talking, and watching the occasional visiting iguana come by to say hello. Communication from the owner was fast and he was thorough with all the relevant information. When asked, he recommended the neighbor to prepare and delivered an excellent CR dish for our first night. After a long travel day, it was so convenient to have that brought to us! Overall, it was everything we hoped it would be. The home is quite spacious and I'd definitely recommend it for a couple or a group. Plus, the price for a home that size and that nice is more than worth it!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Serenidad. The house was clean and spacious, with screened doors and windows all around to let in the breeze.
The swimming pool and shaded patio were peaceful and inviting. The pool was immaculate and the there were plenty of poolside chairs and tables for our group of 4.
The location of the Villa on a dead-end road in a gated community made for a very private stay. The only traffic sounds were the mooing of cows on their way down the path to the river.
The Villa was a little further from town than expected (we thought we would be walking to town), mostly because we didn’t understand the reality of roads and pedestrians in Costa Rica. Even so, the drive is short and there are good restaurants, banks and a nice supermarket within a ten-minute drive.
We took day trips to the Poás Volcano, Las Mina, and Jaco - all very doable in an easy day.
The property manager Eunice was very responsive to the few questions we had (highly recommend WhatsApp for communication), neighbor Heidy made and delivered a lovely Costa Rican meal to the Villa, and Oscar arranged for a very competent masseuse to come to the Villa. We felt very well cared for.
It sure was quiet when we had to pack up and leave - very sad to leave this little slice of heaven.
Beautiful views, great common area. The place is in great shape, true to the pictures in the listing. Nicely equipped and the property manager was quick to answer and help in all our questions.Definitely recommended.
We had a wonderful time at this house. Lovely pool!! Amazing views! Very responsive owners. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice and relaxing stay in Atenas! Thanks for sharing your wonderful property with us
This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Villa Serenidad. We love this space. It has all you need and more. The owner Jeff and the property manager Eunice are beyond attentive to details and responsive to any of our needs. I would highly recommend this as your "little piece of heaven" destination.
We stayed with our family of 10. Everyone fit perfectly. Location was a dream. Loved waking up to cows mooing and birds chitchatting. We even had large toads eating all the bugs at night, which became a regular evening event that entertained us. Pool was a lifesaver with all day activities and the heat and humidity.
Well the only thing that convern me the it wasn't handicap friendly. The toilets were too low and the water pressure was low as well
But overall a enjoyable experience.
Hi Jeff and Kara,
Your place is beautiful, it has an amazing view! The high ceilings and the master bedroom were our favorite but every corner of the house is gorgeous. We loved to see our kids enjoy the pool while watching them from inside the house. We had an amazing stay! Also, Eunice was great with the communication.
We are giving you 5 stars. The only thing we would add to make it completely perfect would be the A/C, at least in the rooms…. It was over 85 and at some point we had to go to the car to cool down. We would’ve stayed longer if it had it.
Thank you!
Johanna and Omar.
The Villa Serenidad was the perfect home for our family vacation. The outdoor pool area was enjoyed by all 7 of us to swim and enjoy the gorgeous scenic overlook to the valley and the mountains beyond. The inside space included everything we needed; a very well stocked kitchen, laundry, nice appliances, long and roomy dining room table, comfortable seating in the great room, bedrooms and baths were also fine. This is a quiet neighborhood to enjoy scenic Costa Rica. We met a kind and friendly neighbor who cooked a delicious dinner for us. The communication with the property owners and the property manager was very easy and efficient. Upon engagement for the property, Jeff sent a precise and detailed copy of everything concerning the house. Our family is still talking about the trip and sharing memories.
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My friends and I came to Costa Rica for the first time and we are happy with Villa Serenidad! It was perfect for the 7 of us. It has all the amenities you’d need for either group of adults or families with kids. Made lots of meals and enjoyed lots of pool time!
Jeff was very helpful communicating transportation from the airport and around in Atenas. He provides a very thorough guide way before check in that helped plan our 6 days in Alajuela. One guide included the local contacts that can help, including Eunice the property manager and Oscar, local tour driver. Eunice helped us arrange check in and any small questions we had during our stay. The neighbors are also very friendly and even made my group dinner for our last night.
I do want to recommend taking advantage of the contacts that Jeff shares. As my group was big, many attractions in Costa Rica are quite spread out, and we also had limited Spanish speaking knowledge, we knew we’d need to look into shuttles, rent a car, and a guide. We shared our itinerary with Oscar, who works with the Villa owners and will take you wherever in Costa Rica you need, and are we so so glad we did! We went to Jaco for catamaran, coffee tour at Doka Coffee Plantation, Monteverde for zip lining, and La Paz Waterfalls, and Oscar was with us every step of the way. He has many CR contacts and can take you off the beaten path. Super friendly and he really made our trip special and comfortable.
Amazing vacation, can’t recommend enough!
Louisa M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor
karen d.
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Not what you're hoping for, despite the lovely location
This place *looks* like the pics...until you're trying to live in it. We travel the world, accustomed to staying in the Caribbean/Ctrl America. We are aware of the things that come w/that--including insects.
There were THOUSANDS of crawling ants parading through master bed/bath. We ended up sleeping there, but using diff baths for fear of having to step barefoot through ants to pee at night. The prop mgr assured us the "flying ants" were an agricultural nuisance, & that prop owner fumigated. These were NOT flying ants. They crawled EVERYWHERE, coming through the wood of the house. I have photos/videos I'm happy to share. No other remedy. Disgusting.
Lots of disconnects...Like being told that we are responsible for daily pool maintenance, but skimmer basket was snapped off the handle, not replaced. Water level in pool was too low for filter to work properly. They ask you to handwash plastic drinkware (not a real glass in the house--annoying, trying to enjoy a nice wine) & to clean counters, but no kitchen towels. No pool towels.
Private farm-like setting. Great view. Convenient location. Overall, felt bare bones compared with the listing, esp for the price (we happily/frequently pay for quality). Folks w/kids note elec cow fence on path--no warning.
Almost cancelled before going--inconsistencies in who was listed as owner (Valentino? Jeff?)--seemed sketchy. Turned out ok, but weird. No meet/greet for check-in, alarm was armed (we were told it wasn't). Look elsewhere.