Available from November 2012 through February 2013. Includes maid and gardener/handyman, as well as all utilities and phone. This fully furnished cottage-like home is nestled amidst a variety of colorful foliage and flowering trees. A rolling landscape dotted with private gardens, outdoor patios, and grassy areas offers inviting spots to read a book, sip a cup of coffee or toss a stick to the dog. Coziness and privacy are yours to enjoy in this verdant mountain setting. Blessed with pure, fresh air, abundant fruit trees this spacious homesite is the perfect environment for living an unstressed, healthy lifestyle. Landscape includes fruit trees and native shrubs in well manicured surrounding gardens. ⁃ 1426.54 m² / .35 acre lot ⁃ 178 m² / 1915 SF home ⁃ Bedroom 1 with bath, walk-in closet and light-filled sun room - two single orthopedic beds. ⁃ Bedroom 2 with bath and door to covered terrace - King size orthopedic bed and fold down couch bed. ⁃ Living and dining room with high, beamed wood ceiling and abundant light ⁃ Fully equiped kitchen with stove, refrigerator, pantry, extra storage, display shelving, dining area and large windows ⁃ Covered terrace with garden views off kitchen and master bedroom ⁃ Office ⁃ Storage building/shop/potting shed with half bath. ⁃ Covered pathway to covered terrace ⁃ 2 phone lines ⁃ Hot water ⁃ Spanish mosaic floors ⁃ Wireless broad band internet ⁃ Back up water tank ⁃ Electric gate and parking for four-five cars ⁃ Washer and dryer ⁃ Ceiling fans in bedroom and kitchen ⁃ Secret dining area hidden among tropical foliage ⁃ Fruit trees ⁃ Distant mountain views ⁃ Herb/Vegstable Garden ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Located within walking distance to the village center and is serviced by public transportation and is close to many great restaurants. ⁃ 5 minutes to San Rafael ⁃ 10 minutes to Heredia ⁃ 35 minutes to airport ⁃ 35 minutes to San Jose ⁃ Altitude: 1500 m. / 4921 feet