Hi Miriam,
Thanx for joining our forum. We have two specialists in the Santa Ana/Escazu area, so any questions you might have you can email Ivo: ivo@godutchrealty or Barry:
barrycor@racsa.co.cr . Feel free to ask anything you want to know.
To answer your question:
The closest gated communities to Parque Valle del Sol are Lindora and Villa Real. Both are in the same price range but don't offer a golf course. Lindora offers a common pool area, tennis courts and gazebo for barbecue and ample guest parking. Security is top notch. All lots are quite small and houses almost attached with only a couple of feet on both sides. Generally they measure 600 - 800 m2 (6,600 - 8,800 sq. ft)
Villa Real is a eco-friendly community with good infra structure and common pool, clubhouse, tennis court and basket ball court. Since it's on a hill, the lay out (mainly of the gardens) is not so child friendly. Both communities are close to shopping and schools.
All furnished rentals in Costa Rica have appliances included.
I hope you will take us into account when you're ready to move. We work with lots of other realtors in the area and will be able to show you all listings that those communities have to offer, for rent or for sale.
Attached you'll find a map of the area, so it'll be somewhat easier for you to get an idea. I marked the locations with a red dot.
tropical regards
Ivo Henfling
Godutch Realty