Location: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Office, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Casa Las Nubes is a stunning, brand new beautiful luxury villa with a private beach. The casa is nestled in a Costa Rican jungle hillside with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean in Tulemar Gardens of the Manuel Antonio National Park area. Designed by an award-winning architect, the sweeping curve design of the villa drinks in the lush jungle environment and expansive ocean views. As you enter the front door, you are literally "walking on water" as the pool feature extends through the entire house.
In a jungle setting, the villa has daily visitors such as white face, squirrel and howler monkeys, birds, iguanas, sloth, butterflies and other exotic wildlife. An early goal in the design phase of this house, was to have a strong relationship between the exterior and interior spaces. The extensive use of huge windows and open air areas with a pool feature in the middle of the house
helped achieve that goal. Planters running the length of the terraces provide tropical flowers and greenery in the house. A large roof with 10 foot overhangs helps keep the elements of sun and rain out of the house.
Although Tulemar Gardens is on the municipal utility grid, Casa Las Nubes has many energy conservation and alternative energy features. A rainwater catchment system, solar hot water panel, 4kw backup electric batteries and power inverter. A quick demand hot water circulation system provides for instant hot water. Six photovoltaic panels have been installed on the roof to help provide off grid electric power to the house.
This luxurious 4,000 sq.ft, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms home is built on three levels, each having private ocean view terraces. A fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counter and island tops and all stainless appliances (gas range)is in the house, but catering or a private chef is available for extra fees. There are daily maid and gardener services, and guests have ready access to the house manager, Diego, who serves as your personal assistant throughout your stay. He is able to set up tours and activities. Guests have raved about how wonderful Diego is, and how helpful he was to them while visiting the area.
Only the protected and undeveloped 200 meter Maritime Zone lies between you and the private beach! Tulemar Beach is just a four minute walk (although you may drive or take the shuttle) from the casa. Our beach received the ecological "Blue Flag" award in 2007 from the Costa Rica gov't., showing that it is maintained in a pristine and environmentally correct way. Guests have access to kayaks, boogie boards, and snorkle gear. There is a restaurant and beverage service at the beach. Weddings can be scheduled for the beach. There is a wonderful maintained hiking trail system within this 33 acre gated and secure commumity.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Robes provided in bathrooms.
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Double Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD (3)
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Music Library: BRING YOUR OWN I-POD and place in the system dock. The entire house is wired for sound with speakers throughout the house and deck areas. Individual controls for each set of speakers. I-Pod dock provided.
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite counter and island tops with stainless steel appliances. Gas range.
- Shared Kitchen: Mini bar shared on the lower garden level. Coffee pot, microwave and refrigerator.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3) : Mini refrigerators located on BBQ deck and lower level mini bar. The kitchen has a 26 cu.ft. with door water and ice maker.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: A professional chef is available for extra fees, or catering from a number of sources, as well as home delivery from the local Tule Café is available.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: There is an outdoor cooking area on the BBQ deck.
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony (3) : Each of the three levels have balconies with ocean, mountain and beuatiful garden views!
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Only the 200m. protected and undeveloped Maritime Zone lies between the house and beach.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- Free Long Distance: Free calling in Costa Rica, and long distance calls are reasonable.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless is new to the area, and we have it available FREE for guests.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Due to the open design and purpose of the house, children under 12 are not allowed.
- Smoking Allowed: In the open areas and on decks.
- Smoking Not Allowed: In the bedrooms or kitchen area.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Private beach has restaurant and beverage service. Kayaks, boogie boards, and snorkel equipment are available for use. Weddings can be scheduled at the beach.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season Nov-Aug ............................ $ 5,500/week.
Green Season Sept & Oct ........................ $ 4,500/week.
Thanksgiving Nov 22-29 & Easter April 5-12 ......$ 7,500/week.
Christmas/New Years Dec 19-26 & Dec 26-Jan 02 .. $10,500/week.
50% Due At Booking; 50% Due 60 Days Prior To Arrival.
$1000 Security Deposit At Arrival.
2009 SUMMER SPECIAL RATES: JULY AND AUGUST AT GREEN SEASON RATES!!!!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- - Puntarenas, Costa Rica Vacation House
- another sunset over the infinity edge pool - Puntarenas, Costa Rica Vacation House
- Casa Las Nubes from below - Puntarenas, Costa Rica Vacation House
- outside the front door
- another view outside the front door
- walking in the front door
- Kitchen
- fabulous ocean views
- kitchen island and dining room
- master bedroom
- from the pool looking at front door, with K and DR on left and LR on right
- master bath
- garden king bedroom
- our private Tulemar Beach as viewed from the North Beach hiking trail
- sunset over the infinity edge pool
- sunset at our private beach
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Mark and Alicia Clark , Miami, Fl
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Gerarda and Bruce ,
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"We are speechless! This is without a doubt the most romantic spot and we are so glad we chose it. Peaceful, restful, magical...what more can be said?"
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Your house manager was really great...he helped us many times. You've got a great one there!
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We loved the house! What a departure from the expected architecture down there. The ocean view and sunsets each night were fabulous. The house is very comfortable. We hated to leave...looking forward to a return trip.
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Casa Las Nubes is wonderful. Our trip was totally relaxing. The staff is terrific and Diego was a great help in getting a dive trip to Canos Island set up for us. Thanks for sharing your home. Looking forward to a return trip soon.