Guest Reviews

We traveled with just our family of 4, kids are 11 and 13 so the house was huge for us but it was beautiful. The location was great for what we were doing. Piet helped me with our plans before… Read more “It was a fantastic trip! Best vacation yet!”

Villa Doughty was everything they said it is! Beautiful grounds with gorgeous plants everywhere. We loved sitting on the back porch watching all of the colorful butterflies and birds. The pool was such a treat in the late afternoon and… Read more “Totally Amazing!”

We had a wonderful time at the Villa Doughty. The property managers, Piet and Yvonne, were very responsive and took care of any complaints quickly. We had a family group of ten and we all still had our own personal… Read more “Just amazing!”

Three of us men stayed two weeks at Villa Doughty in June 2018 to wind down from work and our busy schedules. We wanted a nice, quiet, centrally located home that had all the creature comforts. Villa Doughty certainly fits… Read more “Quiet Paradise on Earth!”

The Villa Doughty has beautiful views and the house itself has enough bedrooms to accommodate 8 people comfortably. It was more than enough for us actually. We had a wonderful stay. Piet and Yvonne were very welcoming and they made… Read more “Great property!”

The property is lovely! The setting and outdoor porch were the highlights of our stay. Our family of 3 kids (9-11) and 3 adults ate on the porch every morning and many evenings. The kitchen is spacious and allowed for… Read more “Beautiful property – peaceful setting!”

The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was great! We spent some wonderful hours by the pool…could use a couple more lounges. The grounds are lovely with abundant lemons and limes perfect for drinks! We enjoyed the quiet and the… Read more “We so enjoyed our stay. We would recommend this villa to others wishing to explore Costa Rica!”

This was an amazing place to stay. Atenas was wonderful, Diane and Steve ensured everything you could possibly need in a home was there. Piet and Yvonne always helped if we needed anything and this was rare. The grounds were… Read more “Perfect Holiday home!”

The pictures does not reflect the true beauty of this house. Garden and the house is beautiful. Kitchen had everything we needed to make a meal for our family. We had an amazing time. Can’t wait to come back again.… Read more “Loved this Villa in Atenas!”

Our stay was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! It was great to have the space to roam and not step on each others feet, you could find a corner and just get lost in the surroundings, in bird song or watching or be… Read more “Absolutely Fabulous!”

What a great time we had. The house was everything that we expected. We had a nice time and did lots of things but my favorite thing to do was to sit out on the covered terrace and just look… Read more “Our Experience at the Doughty Villa”

Our family group of six spent the better part of a week at Villa Doughty early in the New Year. On arrival in Atenas, we were warmly greeted by Yvonne, who led us to the Villa and showed us around.… Read more “Ideal Family Vacation Villa”

This house is wonderful, 4 beautiful bedrooms, Master with its own bathroom, super clean! The kitchen is stunning and it has everything you will need to prepare meals! We have no complaints, everything was in working order! We will recommend… Read more “This is an Amazing Villa! The Views Are Spectacular!”

We had an amazing experience at Villa Doughty. We were three friends traveling together and of course this huge house was too big for the three of us, we could have been ten people. But the charm, the character, the… Read more “Fantastic Villa”

Our group of ten– 6 adults and 4 children had a wonderful time at Villa Doughty! Dianne, the owner, was very helpful from the very start of planning our family vacation. The villa was spacious, comfortable and beautiful. I enjoyed… Read more “Pura Vida! Life Was Wonderful at Villa Doughty”

My husband and children stayed at the villa for 5 days. The villa is very spacious and comfortable. We had a wonderful time. The property is amazingly beautiful. We enjoyed and relaxed at the pool. The only issue we had… Read more “Beautiful Villa”

This is a truly outstanding home, very spacious, with 4 very large bedrooms. The entire house is tastefully decorated with good quality art and accent pieces. The furniture is high end, the beds are the ultimate in comfort. The patio… Read more “Outstanding, Absolutely 1st Class Property”

Ideally located the property is peaceful, private and quiet, there is nothing to distract you from the breathtaking views of the surrounding country side, spectacular from every angle, for a more dramatic view head to the balcony off the master… Read more “Amazing Three Weeks at Villa Doughty”

My wife and I have stayed at Villa Doughty twice now. This is one of those places that has to be experienced to be believed. Walking in the door you are met with a modern, spacious home, beautifully furnished, and… Read more “Hidden Paradise”

If you enjoy nature, birds and butterflies, you will love Villa Doughty. The whole house opens up to expose all that nature has to show. It has a fully equipped kitchen perfect for entertaining guest. Birds and butterflies start arriving… Read more “Spacious Natural Beauty”