Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Five minutes to beach, in the midst of the rainforest)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 4 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Luxury fully serviced ocean view villa
Dominical is the Real Costa Rica, the Costa Rica you expected: lush, tranquil, spectacularly beautiful…and filled with an incredible variety of nature and adventure activities.
And Casa Mar y Luna is quite simply the best, most spectacular villa rental in Southern Costa Rica….we call it Barefoot Elegance at its best.
Introducing Casa Mar y Luna
As seen in the LA Times, California Home and Design magazine, and Unique Homes magazine, Casa May y Luna, is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay in one of the most breathtaking homes on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
Casa Mar y Luna was designed from the ground up to enjoy and experience the stunning beauty of it surroundings…and offer a multi-sensory experience for a memorable Costa Rican vacation. Its location is unmatched in the area: panoramic ocean and mountain views, private, but only two minutes from the Coastal Highway and less than five minutes to the beach. And our staff will ensure that you enjoy individualized service “beyond five stars”. Karen, our housekeeper, will pamper you with authentic, lovingly prepared Costa Rican meals exceeding the usual local fare you would get at a local restaurant. For groups over four people, Karen has an assistant housekeeper so that she can dediate herself to cooking and customer service. Meanwhile, the owner’s assistant, Freddie, is available to offer local travel advice and handle any concierge service you may require so that you can focus on your travel experience and enjoy the house.
Based on the owner's travels to over 50 countries, and incorporating an elegant yet minimalistic design approach we call Tropical Elegance, the house was designed for a luxurious vacation and for understated entertainment. Each bedroom has its own distinct personality and stunning views. With the open air living room as its focal point along with its adjacent wrap-around infinity pool, our guests find it very difficult to actually leave to go enjoy the beaches and the rainforests and their abundant activities. From the living room, family room, or any of its rooms and adjoining decks, you can literally lounge from sunrise until a starry or moonlit night and never tire of its views and tranquility. You can see an amazing variety of birds, including toucans and parrots, and of course, enjoy the ocean view where you can see almost the entire southern Costa Rican coastline. And the fabled Costa Rican sunsets are indescribable.
Ideal for couples or families traveling together, it sleeps 8 people comfortably in 4 bedrooms (and 4 baths). While the pictures don’t do the house and the views justice, they do offer a glimpse of the aesthetic beauty that the area and the house itself offer for discerning travelers.
We especially pride ourselves in our personalized, attentive service...we will help you craft a unique, memorable, and authentic travel experience making you feel like an "insider" during your stay in beautiful Costa Rica.
Casa Mar y Luna will be the foundation of the most amazing and luxurious visit possible to Costa Rica.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Cook included, but guest are welcome to use our fully stocked Chef's Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Villa includes cooking from our housekeeper
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fully service with cook, housekeeper, and concierge. Private masseuse, nanny service, private yoga, private chef all available upon request.
- Suitability
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season Winter Rate... $600/night specail Through April 2012
Green Spring rate...$3500/week, May-June 3 2012
Summer Season Rate .. $600/ night special, June 4 - August 27 2012
Green Fall rate...$3500/week, August 28-mid-December 2012
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Because of the nature of our jobs, we have traveled extensively and seen some amazing places in over 50 countries. We have had special experiences in every kind of accomodation from a $5 thatch roof bungalow on a deserted beach in Indonesia...to staying in $1000+ a night luxury suite in Fiji -- and everything in between. What we found was that it is not just the design of the house, villa, or hotel that makes a fantastic experience (though a great design does help). Instead, what makes a unique accommodation and travel experience is one that is special, memorable, and personalized when guided by a local resident. Indeed, our place is fantastic. The setting is incredible (probably the best single homesite in all of Southern Costa Rica.... The interior furnishings are Architectural Digest quality (indeed we were featured in California Home and Design magazine). The layout is perfectly conducive for entertainment, solitude, relaxation, anything you look for in a holiday. But above all, we pride ourselves in delivering a customized, authentic travel experience. After you leave us, we know that you will depart with several, special, treasured memories, and we will work with each guest to help them weave those special experiences.
Why the Owner Chose Dominical
Frommer's 2008: "With a stunning setting, and miles of nearly deserted beaches backed by rainforest covered mountains, Dominical and the coastline south of it are excellent places to find uncrowded stretches of sand, spectacular views, [and] remote jungle waterfalls…."
LA Times 2007. “You’re in Dominical, a tiny village nestled between the verdant rainforest and the Pacific on Costa Rica’s spectacular central coast. Minimally developed and staggeringly lush, Dominical is an unspoiled paradise, adopted home of surfers from all over the world, who come seeking epic barrels and a stress-free way of life.”
Dominical is the "real Costa Rica". Plain and simple. We loved the amazing combination of lush, magical rainforest with the drama and energy of the ocean. In fact, we have traveled all over Costa Rica and this area is environmentally and topographically special. Some people says its' "Where the Mountains meet the Sea". Others call it "Big Sur (California) in the Tropics". Whatever you call it, it is simply unparalled anywhere in the world. We also like the fact that the area is not built up and still naturally beautiful. At the same time, there is every activity, tour, and excursion imaginable. Whether you stay with us or with someone else, come to Dominical.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Karen, our housekeeper, will pamper you with authentic, lovingly prepared Costa Rican meals exceeding anything you can possibly get at a restaurant. Our guests have commented that our local cooking was one of the highlights of their stay...a real opportunity to enjoy real, local food. Meanwhile, the owner's assistant, Laura, is available to offer local travel advice and handle any concierge service you may require so that you can focus on your travel experience and enjoy the house.
Our objective is to guide you so that you travel like a local, experience the best of what our rich environment offers, and weave together a special story about your Dominical experience. Based on our extensive experience in Costa Rica and Dominical, we customize every visit for every group. Whether you want to find the best surfing instructor, or the best hole in the wall restaurant, or the 'can't miss' tour, we'll make it easy for you. A last minute couples massage? Done. Whipping up a Costa Rican style happy hour platter for the new friends you met on the beach? Just call Mati! The point is we know the best places, the best services, and we provide you with authentic, warm Costa Rican hospitality to ensure you travel like an insider.
The possibilities are endless, but here are a few.
• In-villa massage. We have 2 or 3 favorite masseuses in the area who will come to the villa…enjoy a sunset massage right on the terrace while you listen to the birds and the waves in the background.
• Personalized or group yoga. There is arguably no better place to learn or improve yoga than in the midst of the rainforest or on an idyllic beach. We can arrange yoga instruction right in our villa…or you can join group classes nearby.
• Beach excursions to tranquil beaches. Mati can pack a lunch and a cooler full of drinks, or you can bring the portable grill and have a fun beach barbecue. There are countless out of the way beaches in the area, and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Property Photos
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- Tropical elegance - Dominical, Costa Rica Vacation Home With Ocean Views
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- Open air living room - Dominical, Costa Rica Vacation Home With Ocean Views
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- Dining in the tropics - Dominical, Costa Rica Vacation Home With Ocean Views
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- Garden outdoor shower with view of ocean and rainforest
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- Mountain and rainforest surroundings
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- Rainforest and ocean in harmony
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- Designer touches
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- Serenity
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- Dusk from upstairs Master Bedroom
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- Upstairs Master bedroom
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- Palapa sunset
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- View from Chef's kitchen
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- Downstairs Master bathroom
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- Evening entertainment
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- Family / TV room
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- White water view for miles
Traveler Reviews (31)
Amazing!
Guest: Trayanna
(Charlotte, North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/09/09
Review Submitted: 05/28/09
My fiance and I and another couple just returned from our trip to Costa Rica and our stay at Casa Mar y Luna. It was amazing! Where do I begin? Kristen set up all the details for the house and the whole process was painless and exciting. The owner Manuel and his associate Laura were accommodating and informative. We had a fun journey (with a few wrong turns) and made it safely to the beautiful house in Dominical. We fell in love with it immediately. It was breathtaking and looked like it was right out of a magazine. Karen had a delicious meal waiting for us and the house was immaculate and inviting. In the mornings, we had fresh Costa Rican breakfasts while practicing our spanish with Karen and Gentry. The town of Dominical was also amazing, but it was difficult to leave the house! Here are a few things we loved: Hacienda Baru, Corcavado National Park, Coconut Spice (restaurant), Playa Ventana, and Playa Dominicalito. Manuel, I cannot thank you enough for the trip of a lifetime. Everything was fantastic and I have already recommended Casa Mar y Luna to all my friends and family. Trayanna, Mack, Kristen and J.J.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Trip of a lifetime!
Guest: Suzanne
(Toronto, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/29/11
If you can believe it, the house is even more beautiful than the photos. The outdoor living room was fantastic and where we hung out for the majority of our stay. We had two small children with us and the house was ideal. Karen is a tremendous cook and we applauded her creations every evening. The house is clean and well kept. We were spoiled. We travelled to other parts of Costa Rica after our stay at Casa Mar y Luna, and I must say that Dominical was my favourite place. Close to any type of adventure and awesome surfing. The town is really laid back and peaceful. I will definitely visit again with my family.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
green saison in dominical
Guest: eric
(paris)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 09/12/10
We just spent a fantastic 4 weeks stay at casa mar y luna, thanks to Laura, Karen and Tita, the relaxing atmosphere of the house, its settings and incredible views. Our children are already thinking about next year. And this part of the pacific coast, still mostly unspoilt, relax, very nice people and good food, is one of the few paradises still left
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
the real costa rica!!!
Guest: mike
(san francisco, CA, united states)
Date of Stay: 06/05/10
Review Submitted: 08/30/10
i consider myself a well traveled person, i this is truly the best spot i have ever been. views are uncomparable, food is spectacular and the service was second to none. the truck rental is very helpful as it's truly a 4wd and not some cheap rental truck. Dominical is the Real Costa Rica. not overcrowded, but with enough around to get eveything one needs. although there is a lot to do, you really could get to the house and never leave. can't wait to go back Mike
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Vacation of a lifetime
Guest: Dana
(California)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 08/25/10
We searched for the PERFECT place to vacation for 18 months. This house was it. We spent 7 nights in complete relaxation. We had 4 adults in our party and the house was a perfect set up for us to enjoy quality time together and private time with our spouses. The scenery was unbelievable. In the mornings we awoke to fresh coffee and breakfast and enjoyed watching the tucans in the trees. You could hear the howler monkeys in the distance. From day 1 Manuel and Laura held our hands with every detail in order to make our vacation THE VACATION. Every detail was taken care of. From 1st class Costa Rican cusine to arranging our excursions to fetching me chocolate when I needed a fix and most importantly the amazing hospitality in which we received. Karen delivered the most amazing meals....I still dream about her. :) I wanted to bring her home with me to the states! We were very sad to leave her for sure. As a mother of 2 and full time employee, I don't get much time to focus on just being a wife, nor do I have much time for myself...this was amazing for my husband and I to be in an atmosphere where we could relax, worry about nada and just be together. We both read 3 books each just laying in the outdoor living room. This is where we spent ALL our time. The views were breathtaking. We had morning visits from the perrito....we miss her...CANDY! While we did venture out (zip lines, ATV rides and adventures through Manuel Antonio national park) most of our time was spent enjoying the house. I can't tell you how many species of butterflies there were. The views of the ocean were pictures of true beauty. We sat outside and marveled at the lightening / thunder display. This vacation for us, was THE vacation. Someday soon, I cannot wait to return with my kids so they can experience this place. We WILL be back and I highly recommend everyone to experience the REAL Costa Rica with Manuel and his team. Karen...thank you for everything...you truly made our trip! Manuel & Laura...thank you for all your patience and the abundance of information and recommondations!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Two Weeks in Paradise
Guest: Sigurd
(Southport, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10
Review Submitted: 08/22/10
In May/June, 2010, my wife and I and three friends spent two weeks in Dominical at Casa Mar y Luna. Not only is the house spectacular, but the views are truly not to be believed! While still close to the main road, you are up high enough to have a 180 degree view up and down the Pacific coast! With all the activities available in the area, it is tempting to just spend your days under the wonderful palapa or lounging in the pool. As much as we loved Dominical and Casa Mar y Luna, what made the trip special for us was the wonderful staff. Karen, Yendry and Laura really made our visit memorable! Karen, in particular, became like a part of our family. After long days of exploring, we would come home to find that Karen had prepared a wonderful Costa Rican dinner for us. Pancakes and bacon under the outdoor palapa became our morning ritual. We were truly spoiled! Manuel, the owner was extremely helpful and a real pleasure to deal with throughout the rental process. I can not say enough good things about our experience at Casa Mar y Luna. I would highly recommend this villa and it's wonderful staff to anyone interesting in exploring this amazing part of the world!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Casa Mar y Luna is paradise
Guest: Maureen and Tom plus 3
(Haddonfield, NJ, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/27/10
Review Submitted: 05/21/10
We came To Casa Mar Y Luna after a wonderful night in the central valley--Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee plantation, a recommendation from Manuel--to a wonderful barbeque dinner of grilled chicken, fish and Costa Rican favorites prepared perfectly by Karen and Company--a great welcome to a great week! Laura made arrangements for us and our week was full of adventurous days--horseback riding, ziplining, fishing, snorkeling, hiking and relaxing nights with Karen's cooking. My kids would have eaten Arroz con Pollo and Cannellones every night! We loved discussing the day while eating, drinking and occasionally dipping into that fabulous pool while the sky presented fabulous sunsets each evening. Karen and Yendry were warm, welcoming and made us feel truly pampered. They were terrific. Laura did a great job of helping us find our way around. We truly hope to stay at Casa Mar Y Luna again some day and maybe explore the Pacific coast a little more--more fishing and maybe more time at Corcavado. We hope it will be soon!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Lush Green Paradise
Guest: Cheryl and Garry
(Port Hope, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10
Review Submitted: 03/30/10
I happened on Casa Mar y Luna when googling house rentals in Costa Rica. We have never been to Costa Rica before but the country and the house intrigued me. The home is absolutely lovely, a piece of art. The thought that was put into the building of the home is quite noticable and I have never been in anything like it. Beautiful pool and outdoor living room. The different showers..amazing. Toucans outside our room in the mornings and early evenings. You could here the monkeys in the rainforest. The pictures are beautiful, but you have to be there to really experience it. It was overwhelming when we first stepped into the house. The view is superb. We had a wonderful time full of fun and memories. Karen is a sweetheart and her cooking is superb. There was a language barrier but we certainly knew what each other was saying. Karen, Jeffrey and Elonzo did alot of laughing with us. I would suggest that you get a four wheel drive to climb the hill to get to the house also to do some touring around the country. Plus take a drive up the hill further to see other beautiful properties and views. I want to return Costa Rica and definitely Casa Mar y Luna. Manuel is wonderful to deal with and very helpful with prompt returns to my emails. I have already recommended this property to friends.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Out of this World - Perfect Place!
Guest: Chaw
(Austin, TX )
Date of Stay: 12/17/09
Review Submitted: 02/02/10
My family (8 of us) rented the House for about 10 days over the Christmas Holidays - just got back - absolutely amazing place (and Staff!!!) - we've traveled all over Latin America and the South Pacific & this house was totally as advertised, which is very unique in Latin America. We live in the Austin, Texas area & will be going back to this house for sure. The view from the deck is the best I've ever seen, in a setting like this. The house is very well designed & is even more beautiful (in person) than the photos on the site. It's also a very secure area - nothing to worry about. Everything is there, from the Staff that take of everything you need (from fresh towels to breakfast, lunch and dinner) to arrangements to go to the Waterfalls or Zipline. This place is a 10+++ - great for families, or for 3 or 4 couples that want to try something different than a Hotel (works out tons better on many levels) - You'll never forget your stay at this house!!!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Unforgettable and Amazing Experience
Guest: relaxednhappy
(Columbus, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 11/24/07
Review Submitted: 12/13/09
We spent the week of Thanksgiving 2009 at Casa Mar y Luna. What a wonderful experience! Our group had six adults and one three year old boy. We were a bit hesitant about taking a young child to Costa Rica but it turned out to be a perfect trip for all ages. Manuel and his staff are extraordinary. The logistics were flawless including van transfers with Erick, meals, excursions, rental car, and more. Manuel and Laura made everything very easy for us which we all appreciated. The home, perched on a hillside overlooking the pacific, was tremendous in its beauty and serenity. Warm air, surrounded by spectacular wildlife, all of the comforts you would expect from a luxury villa and more. The pool was particularly well designed for small children with plenty of shallow areas for wading. The home cooked meals from Karen are healthy and filled with flavor. Eating local foods in the open air living area was a daily highlight. The house has so much to offer, it’s difficult to leave but we did manage to venture out and wow! This part of Costa Rica that is still relatively undiscovered. The area offers pristine wilderness, outstanding wildlife, wonderful local people, and unlimited new things to discover. Cano Island/Serpe River excursion was a great way to spend a day. Some of us also fished for a half day with Isidro just down the hill from the house. We caught a few Sierra Mackerel and Needle fish. The area has a tremendous amount of places and activities to explore. We just touched on the surface. True paradise and a perfect getaway!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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