Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (4km N of Dominical, 35km S Quepos Airport, 4hr from San Jose)
Accommodations: Residence and Estate, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 1-10)
Casa Del Bosque is a 3500 square foot luxury home located on 10 acres of the most biodiverse primary rainforest in the Northern Hemisphere! The home is the only rental in the area WALKING DISTANCE from two waterfalls, various jungle and canopy zip-line tours, butterfly farm, Orchid garden, and of course, the beach! When comparing our rental with others ask not how far, but how long it takes to get from the beach. Most other rentals although near the beach are 15 minutes of slow 4X4 driving up scary unpaved roads.
The home was placed on a 750ft high ridge to provide a jaw-dropping 180 degree view of the ocean below, covering more than 60 miles of coastline. One can easily see Manuel Antonio in the North, the Osa Peninsula in the South, and a clear view of Cano Island off shore. On an average day you can easily monitor 100's of square miles of ocean surface from the residence. The area where the home is located in a private area, 1 minute off the coastal highway.
You are going to see and hear a huge variety of flora and fauna all day and night. The estate boasts a 300ft cascade that can be explored by those who wish to strap on a machete and follow me! In the afternoon, the sky is packed with thunderheads, and together with the setting sun, is incredible.
At night, stars along side the moon light up the landscape. Then there are the sounds of the jungle to keep your juices flowing while you lie in bed (unless you can't hear them because you're watching the TV's satellite hookup).
The home is openly designed for maximum ventilation with large windows and ceiling fans throughout. There are views from every room of either the ocean, jungle, or both. The home is fully furnished. 24 hour security is provided!!!!
The first floor includes a large, American-style, fully-equipped kitchen, big counters with bar stools, dining table and chairs, plus a TV area with large comfortable sofa-beds. A bedroom and full bathroom are also on the first floor. This bedroom sleeps 3. The bathroom includes a shower/bathtub combo. A laundry room with washer and dryer is also on the first floor.
The giant master suite consists of the entire second story where you find a vaulted ceiling and floor made of dark tropical hardwoods. It is richly furnished. There are two beds (one California king and one queen), two sofa beds, a large coffee table, two large reading chairs, an entertainment center with satellite TV, stereo, and VCR. The bathroom has two sinks, a huge shower, plus a separate Jacuzzi bathtub. Also, there is a large outdoor patio With a translucent roof for tanning,relaxing, reading, and birdwatching, even when it is raining hard!
A outside covered patio surrounds the first floor patio area where you will find hammocks, ping pong table, fooseball table, sofas, chairs, gas barbecue, and coffee table. The main feature is a beautiful ceramic tile swimming pool and heated Jacuzzi from which you can view the ocean and jungle environment. Surrounding the pool is a deck, outdoor furniture, lawn, and flower garden area with over 25 species of heliconias and flowering orchids.
The home is one residence within a 300 acre eco-community. Local biologists have cataloged twice as many species of birds in this forest than Manuel Antonio National Park, 40 km to the north. You will be amazed by the abundance of wildlife, both night and day. Toucans, monkeys, sloths, giant butterflies, eagles, humming birds, parrots, and lizards are some of the neighbors you can see on a daily basis.
Whales and Dolphins are seen all year from the house resting or playing just beyond the surf. The property also boasts its own 115 acre biological reserve comprised of hiking trails through untouched virgin forests. A walk under the forest canopy almost guarantees the sighting of all kinds of different species of organisms.
When you feel like heading to the ocean for a swim or a surf, the house boasts its own private access road to Guapil beach, a prestine 30 mile long beach (virtually deserted). This beach is a 20 minute walk or four minute ride in the car down the hill. The water is warm, inviting, and relatively safe for swimming, well worth frequent visits. This beach is great for surfing. I called it my private break, but now the surf camp has been bringing their students, darn!
If you are looking for solitude and want to simply lay in a hammock and contemplate, take in the landscape, read a book, or take a cooling dip in the pool every hour or so, this is the perfect place. My wife, and I are local residents and will be at your disposal during your entire stay. I can help you with your pre-trip needs (groceries, directions, etc.), greet you on arrival, be available to take you around, provide the inside scoop on road travel, places to see, restaurants (there are several good restaurants and watering holes nearby), shopping, excursions, etc.
Driving in Costa Rica, although sometimes a challenge, just adds to the overall sense of adventure you get traveling in this wonderland. A four wheel drive automobile is a necessity here. Another suggestion is in lieu of a four hour drive from San Jose to Dominical, although a beautiful ride, it is recommended the visitor fly via Sansa from San Jose to Quepos (about a 25 minute flight). I will meet you at the airport and take you to the local rental car agency upon arrival. Also, I will escort you to the house and help get you settled. It is about a 30 to 40 minute ride on the coastal highway from Quepos to the house.
When making an inquiry, call me in Costa Rica (the 506 number). If I am not available, leave a message and I will call you back. (Make sure you dial 011 first from the United States). You can also e-mail me. Alternatively, you may telephone my United States number (the 916 number) for more detailed information on the property.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Other Amenities
- Maid service, Satellite DIRECT TV (3 TVs, one upstairs in the master BR, two down), Home theater system, small portable CD Player, Gas Range & Oven, Blender, Garbage Disposal, ping pong table, fooseball table, and Covered Parking, Pets are NOT allowed, and no smoking in the house
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Spelunking (ocean caves are fun), World-Class Sport Fishing (the best in the world), Under-Water Hunting, Birding (over 850 species), Kayaking on the ocean or on one of the rivers, Surfing (Dominical is 'the place' for surfers), Mangrove and Canopy Tours, 4x4 Adventures, crocodile tours, Waterfall Tours, Lobster Diving, Ultralite Flights, Local Butterfly Farm & MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 06 - Aug 31 $1500/Week
Sept 01 - Oct 31 $1250/week
Nov 01 - Dec 21 $1500/week
Dec 22 - Jan 05 $3250/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Pool and Outside Entertainment Area - Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Travel & Vacation Rental - Casa Del Bosque: Dominical Luxury Home!
- Refreshing Pool with Million Dollar Ocean View - Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Travel & Vacation Rental - Casa Del Bosque: Dominical Luxury Home!
- Clouds Being Born Offshore, View from King bed in Master Bedroom! - Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Travel & Vacation Rental - Casa Del Bosque: Dominical Luxury Home!
- Cool and Relaxing Family and TV Room
- Kitchen, Bar, and Dining Area
- Master Bedroom Reading Area
- Pool & Hot Tub with Clouds Beginning to Roll in (Good Hang-Gliding)
- Another Wonderful Sunset, View from Jacuzzi
- The Fun Zone
- Here comes the Rain! Great Time to Look for Very Common Water Spouts!
- Birds-Eye View From Upstairs Patio
- Arnold the Sloth Tying to Start My Motorcycle........Busted!
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