in San Rafael de ESCAZU

Come stay with us in our 6-bedroom, over 6,000 sq' guest house located in the Central Valley, just 7 minutes West of San Jose, 7 minutes from Pavas Airport & 20 minutes from SJO Airport! (note that San Jose is also 20 minutes from SJO Airport)

Are you seeking THE MOST CONVENIENT & "Safe" LOCATION?

You literally could not find a more CONVENIENT location! Within a 15 block walk either direction you have over 50 Restaurants (everything from Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Vegetarian, International to Subway, Sushi and Israeli & MORE!!), plus Markets, Shops, Gyms, Dentists, Doctors, Spanish-Learning Schools, All forms of Transportation (just one Bus into San Jose's CocaCola Building or Santa Ana/Pieadades, LOTS of Taxis including many English-speaking & VERY service-oriented drivers & we are just minutes to the Pista/highway], 5 minutes to CIMA Hospital (the BEST & only U.S.-owned hospital in Costa Rica) & more!

Want to explore around Costa Rica yet not be unpacking, repacking every day or 2?  The Fountains Guesthouse is the PERFECT place for YOU to stay!!   We offer you One-Stop-Sleeping to visit over 100 of many of the things you came to Costa Rica to see - most of which are LESS THAN 2 HOURS from us (more EASE!)? No need to rent a car (NOT advised if you want a MAGICAL, RELAXING vacation - especially since Costa Rica has NO addresses, MANY bad roads & VERY FEW signs [even on highways!]) as we have access to some of the BEST Tour Guides/Drivers we’ve EVER found via Frank Chicas' Enjoying Costa Rica Tours who can assist you to create Personalized/Customized Tours & show you around REAL Costa Rica!
                  (email us for our list of "80+ Tours/Things To Do Within 2 Hours of THE FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE")

Whether you're joining us for 1 night or a few, for a MEDICAL TOURISM VACATION getting dental or other medical procedures (we have many contacts we're happy to share - most located just 1-15 minutes from us.  Medical care in Costa Rica is LOTS cheaper than in the U.S.!!), a Retreat, Workshop or Celebration, need to create your own retreat, or just stopping in to chill on one of our many hammocks – The Fountains Guesthouse is a place where you can go within as well as a space to have CONNECTION with others!

                                 Do you like a place that thinks of YOUR needs - offering
                       MANY SPECIAL, UNIQUE & FREE AMENITIES to use?  We gift you with:
    PHONE CALLS to the U.S., Canada+
    FREE U.S. Phone number (a San Diego #) for your family & friends to call you at
    FREE PHONE CALLS within Costa Rica (up to 10 min. a day)
    FREE PHONE FAXES within Costa Rica
    WIRELESS INTERNET / WiFi in the West Wing/Common Spaces   
     Up to 10 minutes a day to Check your Emails
    Welcome Tropical Smoothie or Popsicle
    Complete Use of our Kitchen (including your own Shelf to put your goodies)
    Filtered Drinking Water
    Iced Tea*
    Morning Coffee*
    Healthier Natural Drinks & Munchies Honor Bar*
    Sarongs to Wear
    Tranquil Fountains Throughout the Property
    Ceremonial Fire Ring
    One Free Spin in our Massage Chair
    The use of various "toys" like our  
            Chi machine,
            Foot Massager (for after those long hikes/walks/touring!)     
            Foot Bath (to do your own pedicures)
            Massage Table (do each other or have one of the FABULOUS Massage Therapists come in and do you!!!)  
            & other fun goodies!
    An Office for you to work from & 2 Desks (or take your laptop onto the patio or in a hammock if you need to work!!)
    Concierge / Reservationist & an EXCELLENT Resource Center
    Business Center with Fax & more!
    Meeting Space
    Message Center (even available while you're traveling around C.R.)
    Cable TV with many English-Speaking & U.S. TV Stations (including ABC, CBS, NBC [don't miss an episode of your
                Soaps or "Ugly Betty!!"!!], Food Channel, HGTV, Cinamax, HBO, Cinecanal, WB, Hallmark, People & Arts, Fox, Warner, E, Cosmo,  
                Discovery, AXN, Universal, S, FX, TNT, MP, Speed, cnn, msnbc, ESPN, VA, fox news,  LOTS MORE!! - in the Common Areas)
    LIBRARY with LOTS of Books (it runs the gammat though heavy with the Self Empowerment theme!)
    CDs, Tapes (music is everything from relaxing New Age/Jazz to Disco, Hip Hop & Pop!), DVDs & Videos (heavy on oldies like lots
                of Barbara Streisand movies!!)
    LOTS of Self Empowerment & Alternative Healing Books, Tapes & DVD's (including "The Secret", Spiritual    
                Cinema, Dr. Phil Books, Louis Hay, books & cookbooks on Raw Foods, yoga tapes, Parenting books [& self-parenting!!] & MORE!!)
    SCIENCE OF MIND / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living Books
                (join our SOM Reading Group!)
    Probably the largest resource library in Costa Rica on the Course in Miracles (thanx to Kati!)  
    BOOKS on Costa Rica (touristy & living in), back issues of the Tico Times, Videos, DVDs+
    SPANISH tapes, cds, books to practice!
    GAMES to Play like Monopoly, Twister, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Backgammon, a few decks of Cards, Pictionary Junior, Scrupples,  
            Who Want's to Be A Millionaire, Outburst, Dance Maker
    Iron & Ironing Board
    Hammocks & Hammock Chairs to hang & just BE!!
    Umbrellas & Flashlight to use while with us
    Use of our Weber B'bque  
    Parking
    Storage  (even available while you're traveling around C.R.)
    & LOTS MORE!! (note:  most free amenities are not available with discounted stays)

* These are only available when paying Full Rate

OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR A FEE:
        Washer & Dryer (or help Mother Earth - do it naturally - Line Dry!!)
        Cellular Phone to Rent for the Day or your trip around Costa Rica (based on first come first gets)
        We can transfer your pictures on your Digital Camera onto a CD
        International Calls to other countries

Are things like REALLY COMFORTABLE BEDS, different firmnesses & ATTENTION TO DETAILS important to you?  We pride ourselves on thinking of the details for you that we've never found - even in more upscale hotels, etc. - yet at VERY REASONABLE PRICES!!!

Most Rooms/Suites have:
All King Beds have a MEMORY FOAM Mattress Topper making them some of the MOST COMFORTABLE BEDS most of our guests say they have EVER slept in! (like it harder?  We can take it off.  OR,
    if one of you wants it hard & the other softer, we can put a twin foam on one side & just the regular mattress on the other!  It's
    whatever YOU desire!!!) (FYI - our experience [& MANY people we've met] of most beds in Latin America is that they usually are
    VERY HARD!!  As a Travel Agent and Travel Writer, MOST I've found and experienced were hard as a rock -
    NOT what what my back likes so we've taken YOUR comfort into consideration!!  This is one of the biggest raves from guests!!)
Plenty of Pillows of different firmnesses for YOUR taste!!!
Most rooms have 2 Twin beds that can push together to make into a King
        (with a STRONG strap around it so you don't separate and the above mentioned topper)
Tranquil Fountain
Dimmer Switch (for ambiance)
Night Lite (so you don't get confused in the middle of the night on the way to your bathroom run)
Candle Holder
Table and 2 Chairs
Set of cups with a Pitcher of Filtered Water
Dead Bolt Lock on the Door
Closet Lock (bring your own small padlock or borrow one of ours)
LOTS of Closet Space and Hangers  (big enough to store your luggage++!)
Baskets for you to put your goodies in for easy transporting to the bathroom & organizing. 
We even provide you with an extra blanket & pillows so you don't have to ask! 
Because some people (like your host) are hyper-sensitive to noise & light - we also provide you with FREE Earplugs if the occasional dog barking or neighborhood rooster bothers you.
Like it really dark?  You can borrow a Sleeping Mask (though so far no one's used them)! 
Our rooms are VERY tastefully decorated & matching (novel concept)! 
Each guest gets the use of a Sarong to wear while with us! 
You can borrow a Clock Radio or Boombox if you would like.
We have tvs & dvd players you can rent for most rooms. 
Category 1 Suites come with sheets at 400++ thread count when paying the Full Regular Rate!

They even have a:
LOTS of Hot Water
GOOD water flow
Good Shower Heads that you can adjust for the pressure YOU like!
Most Showers are big enough for 2+! 
2 Bathrooms have BiDETS!
Liquid Antibiotic Body Soap in the Showers & Sinks
Shampoo/Conditioner dispenser
Shelf inside the shower so you can put your things on it. 
With YOUR comfort and safety in mind, we even thought of Rug Mats
Mats in the shower so you don't go slipping and sliding on the tile floors.
Decent quality Bath Towels, Hand Towels AND Wash Cloths
Shelves for you to store your goodies (helping to add to that "I'm home" feeling!!).
Dimmer Switch
Blow Dryers in each bathroom
Curling Iron is available.
Each room a nice colored Cup that matches your bedroom to put your toothbrush & toothpaste in!

Our ideal guest believes in HONORING MOTHER EARTH and showing it in many ways including composting, recycling, not changing towels/sheets every day, doing full loads of laundry, NOT KEEPING LIGHTS on when not in a room, using natural products to clean and more (perhaps you can teach us more things along this way!!).  Every day we are working more & more towards being a Sustainable Home!)

Do you live in Costa Rica FULL time (a "LOCAL") but further away & need to come in to San Jose / the Central Valley for a Shopping Spree, need a place to Park your Car, to visit the Doctor or for a Cultural Fix?
Inquire about our LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES!

 If any of these things resonate with you, then
THE FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE in Escazu, Costa Rica IS the place to stay for YOU! 

 

Suite 1  -  $80/n (reg. $90) 
Suite 2  -  $70/n (reg. $90 - does NOT include exclusive use of Sitting Room.  $80 with Sitting Room [no one extra sleeping on futon]) 
Room 3  -  $60/n (reg. $65)
Room 4  -  $55/n (reg. $65) 
Room 5  -  $55/n (reg. $65)
Room 6  -  $35/n (reg. $45)
Room 2 & 6 (using the Double Futon) -  $90/n (reg. $120)
(Discount is ONLY when prepaying in full immediately upon reserving.  NO additional Special Services, Bedroom only cleaned once a week, No daily tea/coffee.  It does still include the Welcome Smoothie, ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair, free WiFi, up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, make/receive free calls from the U.S. & up to 10 min. a day in free calls within CR)



        Pay for 6 Nights at our Regular Rate - get 1 FREE.
        Pay for 11 Nights - get 3 FREE!
        Pay for 15 Nights - get 6 FREE!
        Pay for 20 nights - get 10 FREE!!
Free Nights are ONLY based on Full Rates in the Guesthouse when prepaid in full immediately upon booking (see additional "Conditions" below).


Tell us how much YOU want to pay and/or what you have to give back/barter (factoring in the 16.39% tax most places charge you) and we'll let you know what room we can give you.


CONDITIONS WITH ALL SPECIAL/REDUCED RATES - NO extra Special Services are included EXCEPT up to 10 min. a day in FREE Phone Calls to the U.S. and Canada, up to 10 FREE minutes a day in calls within Costa Rica, FREE WiFi/Wireless Connection in the West end of the house or up 10 minutes a day on our computer to check your emails.  Room, towels & bedding are only changed/cleaned once a week.  Reduced rates are valid ONLY when booking and pre-paying in full immediately & staying 4+ nights. All Specials are subject to change & can NOT be combined with any other Specials.  YOU must mention any Special Rates!  Otherwise, they are NOT retroactive.   

Does being PAMPERED sound scrumptious - receiving a WONDERFUL MASSAGE (we have many FANTASTIC Massage Therapists seeing their clients here including Rodrigo Porras - massage therapist EXTRAORDINAR)++ to the Costa Rica Soccer teams!!  He's AMAZING!!!), Facial, Pedicure or Manicure?  Click here for a list of ASSOCIATES that see people in our space and then some - LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2007/11/list-massage-therapists.html

Are you Seeking to EMPOWER Yourself?  Connecting with various Energy Workers, Life Coaches & MORE in our Holistic Wellness Space? 

Does furthering yourself, Growing, Remember your TRUE Self through WORKSHOPS & CLASSES excite you?   Interested in our Science of Mind Reading Group?  How about joining in one or bringing down your own group for a RETREAT?

Would creating your own personal/private RETREAT help replenish you - a day or night away from the family or day-to-day life?

The House of Self Empowerment hosts/has hosted numerous groups like Helping Hands Costa Rica's Monthly Meetings & Events (HelpingHandsCR.org), Donation Drives for Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation (CRHF.com), Moon Celebrations, Course in Miracles Study Groups, Graduation Parties, Art Exhibitions & other events!

Note - Being a "Tranquil Oasis" - we are NOT a "party" house. 
Smoking is ONLY on the Carport & Front Grounds & NO DRUGS on the property (we do not want to be sent back to the States PLEASE!!).
Because we are a private home & want to protect all our guests, over night guests are limited to pre-Registered Guests (since some of the “working folk” likes to come back another time to “help themselves” to goodies).

We're NOT an "upscale" property (there aren't many of those IN Costa Rica) & LOVE guests that love & appreciate SERVICE, CONVENIENCE, LOCATION & DETAILS!!

The Fountains Guesthouse & the House of Self Empowerment is a place where it's safe to be your TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF & CONNECT with other like-minded Spirits on their journey towards REMEMBERING their TRUE SELVES!

We look forward to receiving guests that are seeking a Calm, Relaxing Space like we have created! 

So come on in, grab a Fresh Tropical Smoothie & let’s go chill on a hammock!

We are not the property for everyone & soon we will have links to other nearby properties that may work better for you!

We are Commissionable to Agents (inquire)

 
WEATHER (in San Jose)
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For Information & Reservations:

Email us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com

Call us in the U.S./Canada - 1-619-819-2726 / 1-800-936-3646     
In Costa Rica - 011-506-8-378-6679  (when IN Costa Rica you just dial 8-378-6679)

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Starting March 20, 2008 ALL phone numbers in Costa Rica have added an ADDITIONAL number in front. 

The Fountains Guesthouse, Casa Naranja & The House of Self Empowerment
are divisions of Doin It Right S.A.  & associated with  Doin It Right - in Puerto Vallarta DoinItRight.com