5BR Luxury! Magnificent Panoramic Ocean View on 17 Acre Estate Dominical, Puntarenas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 151449

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Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Dominical-South of Quepos-Manuel Antonio National Park)

Accommodations:  Deluxe Villa, 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)

This 5 bedroom Villa named "Los Portales" is perched on a panoramic point at 1050 feet elevation. It is one of the most luxurious and stately homes on Costa Rica's Southern Pacific Coast. The property on which the house sits consists of 17 acres of jungle of which approximately 80% is virgin, Pristine Rain Forest.

The large 6000 square foot home offers one of the most outstanding and exceptional 180 degree plus ocean views in all of Costa Rica. Views of the Southern Pacific coastline, the Osa Peninsula and Cano Island are incredible and reminiscent of Hawaii 25 years ago. The primary forest views are mesmerizing. Sunsets throughout most of the year are world class and the colors explode into the entire horizon.

The home site offers exceptional privacy throughout. A virtual library of birds, monkeys and other wildlife will visit you frequently. You will view birds not just from below, but from above. While you drink your morning coffee on the expansive terrace, it would not be unusual to see whales playing in the ocean below.

During the daytime, ocean breezes make you feel comfortable and at night the mountain air from behind will let you sleep in comfort without air conditioning. Temperatures on the terrace seldom go below 75 degrees or above 85 degrees year round.

The Villa is an exposed lower level, 2 story home of 6000 Square Feet. Exceptional quality is found throughout. The highest quality cabinetry and woodwork abound. There are 20 feet high cathedral wood ceilings throughout the upper level.

The main level has 4000 square feet with all spacious rooms including Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Master (King bed) Bedroom with Jacuzzi bath, 2nd Bedroom with King Bed and bathroom, laundry room and large walk in pantry. The main level also has a 1400 Square foot wrap around Terrace offering the most exceptional ocean views available. A wide exterior staircase leads to the lower level and pool.

The lower level offers 3 more Large Bedrooms, 2 with King Beds and one with 2 Twin Beds. A new exceptional Wood Bar and adjoining Lounge/Entertainment Area are a highlight of the Villa at Pool level.
The 90 square meter, professionally designed swimming pool offers an infinity edge ocean view design and swim up bar. The large stone terrace and gazebo offer spacious outdoor entertaining areas including a private orchid garden deck and a sunset viewing terrace.

We are only minutes away from numerous beautiful and almost uninhabited beaches. A multitude of area attractions and restaurants are close by for your enjoyment. We are conveniently located 30 Minutes from the Palmar Sur Airport or 1 hour from the Quepos Airport. Rental cars are readily available.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: Quality Linens throughout
  • Garage
• Beds
  • King Bed (4)
  • Twin/Single Bed (2)
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (2) : In upper living room 42"
  • DVD (2)
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
  • Jetted Tub in Bath
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator: In Ktitcen & Bar/entertainment Area
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Beach View
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): Guests bring their own laptop
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Not Suitable for Children
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: No children under age 10 allowed. House is not child-friendly.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Horseback Riding

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SPECIAL Green Season .. Sep 1, 2009 - Dec 17, 2009 .. $500/night .. $3500/week
Holiday .. Dec 18, 2009 - Jan 04, 2009 ................ $7000/week
High Season .. Jan 05, 2010 - Apr 11, 2010 .. $725/night .. $5000/week
3 night minimum for Regular Rate or Green Season
1 week minimum for Holiday rate

***Book Now - Green Season Special - Exceptional Value for 5 Bedrooms***

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 02/25/09
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  Lu-Anne and Doug Connell , Ottawa, Ontario
  • In February, 2009 we marked our best holiday ever at the Los Portelas Villa owned by the very welcoming Bob and Ione. Their website is extraordinary and the actual Villa beyond belief. We did in fact wake to howler monkeys which in itself was an unbelievable experience. The house managers and staff were helpful and always within reach for advice. This is by far the best VRBO we have ever rented and would recommend it highly to all. We will definitely go back. Thank you Bob and Ione for opening your home.
• 02/01/09
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  Michael Meyer and family , Centennial, CO
  • Thank you so much for sharing your magnificent villa with us. It was even more than we had imagined. Every aspect of you villa was amazing and the infinity pool was so relaxing and beautiful. The views from the terrace were spectacular. What an experience to be in the jungle, overlooking the ocean, with white-faced monkeys coming for a visit! My family highly recommends Los Portales – the four of us will be back! Michael Meyer and family Centennial, CO
• 01/23/09
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  Naomi Gentry , Hurst, Texas 76053
  • If you wish to live out a dream of being in a gorgeous house in a beautiful country just go to Los Portales. It was more than my family imagined it to be. We loved everything about this lovely villa and Ben was wonderful with helping us plan our activities...It was a place where we made many beautiufl memories...thanks for making our dreams come true in Costa Rica....Naomi Ann Getry
• 12/11/08
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  Sheilah Hillman , Lakewood Ranch, FL
  • I'm a professional writer, but words are inadequate. Our family of 8 spent Thanksgiving in this gorgeous villa, marvelously built and appointed with about two times everything you might need to live like royalty. Simply, we loved it! There is plenty to do in the area. We all zip-lined through the rain forest canopy and we all body surfed at the local beaches. Just remember, though, that the villa, 1,000 feet up and overlooking the ocean, is itself in the canopy. So breakfast coffee is complete with toucans, monkeys, and more hummingbirds than we've ever seen in one place. If Costa Rica is on your agenda, this is your villa.
• 04/16/08
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  Brooke , Seattle, WA USA
  • Los Portales was incredible. Wedged into the mountain-side of jungle, the villa was this looming, great, decadent fortress of tile and art, of sweeping vistas and spectacular gardens. The Infinity pool was epic. We spent half the trip bobbing around on flotation devices. One morning a dozen or so monkeys made their way across the jungle in the trees flanking the house. We'd drink coffee on the massive terraces, the pacific ocean twinkling at the bottom of the hill... This was my second time to Costa Rica, and this part of the region is my favorite so far (last time I was in Nicoya). The care takers, staff, and Bob were so helpful with everything from planing our drive to the villa, to telling us where to buy groceries and where to dine. I've rented many a villa around the world and Los Portales was by far the most luxurious and magnificent of them all! I give it my highest recommendation! I can't wait to go back!
• 04/14/08
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  • Our stay at Los Portales was marvelous. We couldn't have asked for more - except for more time! The house was spacious and beautifully decorated - there was always something new that attracted my attention. Plenty of areas both in and out of the house to relax - I was particularly partial to what I called the "jungle hammock". The pool was both beautiful and refreshing. The panoramic view was exceptional and we were treated to breathtaking sunsets. An unforgettable experience!
• 03/24/08
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  Jeff Nelson , Olathe, KS
  • If you ever wondered what it would be like to be profiled by Robin Leach on the lifestyles of the rich and famous or be in a house showed on MTV cribs, this is the place. Floating in the infinity edge pool looking out over an almost 180 degree view of the Pacific 1,000ft below is truly spectacular. This is a house that has so many uniquely styled rooms, exquisite art pieces and interesting areas that it is impossible to take it all in on your first day. In fact this is a house and property that takes a whole week of living in before it fully reveals itself to you. The detail in the woodwork around the house is outstanding. Located on 17 acres provides the ultimate privacy. At night the only lights you see are from the fishing boats in ocean below and in the morning you wake up to the sounds howler monkeys and toucans (and usually a greeting from their pet bird, Sami). Normally, the places I have stayed in never live up to the pictures you see on their websites, this one however, is an exception. The place far exceeded my expectations. Overall a great value that I would highly recommend.
• 02/14/08
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  Sue ,
  • WOW! Los Portales was a dream come true for our family! Bob and Ione are INCREDIBLE hosts! The house is incredible - anything that you would need is already there. The kitchen is extremely well stocked with any appliance or utensil you may need. The ART around the house is magnificent. The jungle atmosphere is incredible...we saw more wildlife from the porch of Los Portales than we did on any of our adventures in Costa Rica! We were ready to come back the second we left. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND LOS PORTALES!!!!!!

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