Location: Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (2 hours from Liberia airport; or a short hop from San Jose)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Library, 5 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)
Gorgeous views and dramatic design!
Las Colinas is a compound with a striking two-bedroom house, a stand-alone one-bedroom guest house, and a 40-foot infinity-edge pool.
The bedrooms in the house are well-separated and each has its own bath. House and guest house both have their own kitchen and laundry. For Christmas and New Year - for any special vacation! - the house + guest house is the perfect place for three couples or a multi-generation family trip. The house itself is fabulous for two to four people and can take five comfortably.
The tropical gardens and forest attract butterflies and birds, including trogons and parrots. A troop of monkeys patrol forest trees close to the houses. The pool has its own kitchenette and gas grill under shade, its own bathroom, and an exotic open-air hot water shower.
The house, Las Colinas:
Beautiful design, soaring cane ceilings and elegant lines. High-end construction, tropical wood features, custom-made furniture, quality European and American appliances. The spacious house has an open floor plan with living, dining, and kitchen areas; they and the master bedroom have knock-your-socks-off beach and ocean views.
Telephone, Internet, DVD-playing TV, mini-sound system (bring your iPod!), and plenty of room for lounging. Huge wrap-around terrace for shade, snoozing, entertaining and al fresco dining.
Private terrace off the master bedroom. Bedrooms are open, spacious, with beautiful tropical fabrics and Roman shades. Read in the master bedroom and watch the moonbeams reflect off the ocean.
The large kitchen, decorated with hand-made Spanish tiles, is perfect for preparing fresh, delicious meals. Serve easily from the kitchen island to large custom dining tables on the terrace and in the dining room, or to the breakfast bar. Clean up with the help of a dishwasher. We can also arrange for catering or a cook.
Each bedroom has a “seamless king” that can be made up as twin beds. Baths are tiled and roomy with plush linens. Solar hot water, washer and dryer and a safe for passports and cash. The fully screened house, carefully designed for delightful ventilation, is insulated against the sun and has a dozen ceiling fans.
The house is gated and has an attached garage. There is a daily gardener, pool cleaning, and regular maid service. Las Colinas is an easy 5-minute drive to Playa Guiones and its shops and restaurants or a 15-minute hike for the adventurous.
The guest house, Casita de las Colinas:
You will be surprised at the gracious and pleasing use of space. It has the same high-end construction, teak hardwood ceilings, custom-made tropical wood furniture, and a spacious, open floor plan. The kitchen is large enough to prepare a wonderful meal for two and you can eat in the living area or al fresco, on the roomy patio with ocean view. Laze in the hammock at the terrace edge and watch the monkeys and birds.
The bedroom has a “seamless king” that can be made up as twin beds. The bath is tiled and roomy with plush linens. There is a washing machine for your convenience (so you can pack light!) and a secure bodega storage area for laptops and other valuables.
The casita is fully screened with great cross ventilation, insulated against the sun and has five ceiling fans. There is a clear sense of privacy and separation from the main house. The casita shares the gated drive and has the same services for yard, pool and housekeeping as the main house. Sleeps two persons, maximum.
The pool area:
The pool has a modern salt-generated system. It is softer and easier on your skin than seawater or chlorine, and you won't have that "chlorine perfume" in your hair. It has a large tile-roof rancho for shade, an outdoor bath/changing room and a private outdoor hot water jungle shower. There is a small kitchen with sink, refrigerator and gas grill for cooking poolside. Best of all, the 40-foot infinity-edge pool has unbelievable beach and ocean views.
Surfing and Las Colinas:
Nosara's Playa Guiones is famous among surfers. It has a consistent mile-long break. It's great for beginners and experienced surfers. You can rent boards, take classes, and get photos of yourself riding a wave. Las Colinas is a great base for surfing: it's breezier, cooler, quieter, and safer than staying near the beach. One surfing family told us the tranquility at LAs Colinas was a fabulous change of pace. And you have direct views to check the surf from the terrace and pool!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer (2) : One in the house and one in the casita.
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Off Street Parking: Gated off street parking
- Beds
- King Bed (3) : Each bedroom has two twins made up as a "seamless king." There are two bedrooms in the house and one in the casita.
- Twin/Single Bed (7) : There are two bedrooms in the house and one in the casita. Each bedroom converts easily to two twins. There is also a twin bed/TV couch in the study.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): Bring your favorite DVDs or rent them here in Nosara.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: 40 foot infinity edge pool with awesome views
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Full kitchen in the house; full kitchen in the casita, except for a full oven
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Located at the pool, with sink and small refrigerator
- Deck/Patio: Partly shaded deck at the pool.
- Balcony (3) : House & casita each have well-shaded terraces, ceiling fans & hammocks. There is another small private terrace off the main bedroom.
- View/Location
- Beach View: Dramatic and panoramic beach and ocean views
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Telephones in house & casita. Free calls in Costa Rica.
- Broadband Internet: High speed DSL in the house; dial-up internet in house & casita.
- Other Amenities
- Private hot water outdoor shower. "Beach showers" by house & casita. Kitchenette and refrigerator at the pool. Personal safe. MP3 player. DVD rental nearby.
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
House - Nov 15-May 14 .. $1,600/week .. $4,800/month
House - May 15-Nov 14 .. $1,300/week .. $3,900/month
Casita - Nov 15-May 14 .. $850/week .. $2,500/month
Casita - May 15-Nov 14 .. $600/week .. $1,800/month
House & casita - Nov 15-May 15 ..$2,200/week .. $6,600/month
House & casita - May 15-Nov 15 ..$1,750/week .. $5,200/month
House & casita, Christmas, New Year .. $3,500/week
Casita only rents with the house for the Holidays
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Sunset approaches at Las Colinas - Nosara Lodging
- The living room – folk art, great air circulation and a cane ceiling - Nosara Lodging
- The kitchen – full appliances, hand-made Spanish tile & an ocean view - Nosara Lodging
- 40’ Pool & rancho - ocean views, sun, shade, bathroom & hot water jungle shower
- Looking south from the terrace to Punta Guiones
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #141835
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