Location: Playa Santa Teresa, Mal Pais Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America
Accommodations: 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Detached House
Luxury Hideaway in Costa Rica
This luxury tropical home which was completed in 2008 is located only minutes drive from Santa Teresa and the beautiful white sand beaches that are famous for their year round surfing. The one acre property is set in lush jungle and overlooks an enchanting 'quebrada' (seasonal river) that forms the boundaries on three sides. The grounds are laid out over a number of terraces leading down to the river, these were designed to merge sympathetically with their natural surroundings, and to retain the original hardwood trees on the land and the monkey 'corridors'. The garden is stocked with many local tropical plant varieties, banana, guava, coconut, ilang ilang and mango trees, and the hardwoods include wild cashew, Cenizaro, and Pochote. For 6 months of the year the garden is filled with the intoxicating scent of the white ginger flower.
Both the main and guest house were designed in the vernacular modern tropical style of the area, and were built to the highest construction standards with each stage of the build overseen by the exacting owner. Built over two levels the main house stands in a magical setting, with the wrap round terrace becoming the most amazing viewing platform of the abundant wildlife in the area. One does not have to move from the terrace to observe (and hear) the howler and white faced monkeys harvesting wild cashews in and around the garden, Iguana's, Coati's, the occasional deer and numerous red squirrels scurrying to and fro across the jungle canopy. For the bird lover, the most incredible daily display of toucans, hummingbirds, falcons, trogons, motmots, woodpeckers, cuckoos, heron and numerous other bird varieties. At 100 feet above sea level the house is also noticeably cooler in the dry season. And of fundamental importance this property has it's own plentiful natural water supply.
This special home offers modern luxury living in the heart of an inspiring and very private natural sanctuary.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Ground Floor
Lovely foyer with custom made cedar entrance doors, guest half bathroom and hand constructed cedar stairway leading to the second level.
Continuing from the foyer you enter the living and dining area (60 sq. m) with chef designed open plan kitchen equipped with professional Italian hob and oven, double stainless steel fridge/freezer, hand crafted Terrazzo counter tops and built in cedar cupboards and drawers. The Laundry room equipped with washer and separate dryer is off the kitchen.
Hand constructed French doors lead from the living and dining area onto the 50 sq. m wrap round covered terrace and stunning 12.5 m lap pool, all overlooking the enchanting 'Quebrada' (seasonal river).
There are ceiling fans throughout, and the entire ground floor, including the covered terrace, has lovely polished white concrete flooring with decorative hard wood inlays.
Next to the living area is a delightful guest bedroom with en suite bathroom, a/c and French doors that lead to the pool area.
First Floor
The hand constructed cedar stairway leads to a large landing and corridor with vaulted exposed beamed ceilings and continues the theme of the polished white concrete flooring.
The second guest bedroom is located at the top of the stairs. This is a lovely room with hardwood teak floors and French doors leading to a small balcony with stunning views of the garden, river and pool. The large en suite bathroom with beautiful walk in shower, double modern vanity unit with hand crafted under counter cedar cupboards and drawers (also housing a small safe) has imported crushed coral tiling throughout .
The Master bedroom situated at the end of the corridor has a delightful garden aspect with beautiful 'picture' windows and hardwood teak flooring. The lovely bathroom, again with a large walk in shower, double modern vanity unit, hand crafted under counter cedar cupboards and drawers ( housing a small safe), imported crushed coral tiling throughout also has a large custom built cedar linen cupboard.
Next to the bathroom is a good sized dressing room.
All the bedrooms have A/C and ceiling fans. All the windows and doors are hand crafted in cedar.
AMENITIES
2 banks
Local & Private Schools
2 Medical Clinics
Dentist
Chemist
Supermarkets
Large eclectic selection of restaurants
Weekly Organic Market
2 Hardware Stores
Internet Cafes
Local taxis
ACTIVITIES
Surfing
Fishing
Hiking
Yoga
Pilates
Snorkeling
Kayaking
Camping
Canopy Tour
Horse back Riding
Local trips to Tortouga Island
Waterfalls
Tide Pools
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Pool
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season .. $350/night .. $2000/week .. $5000/month
Peak season .. $400/night .. $3000/week
Low season ... $300/night .. $1500/week .. $3000/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Property Photos
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- Rear of House - Santa Teresa, Costa Rica House enjoy the nearby River, Waterfalls, and Tide Pools
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- Deck - Santa Teresa, Costa Rica House enjoy the nearby River, Waterfalls, and Tide Pools
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- Bedroom - Santa Teresa, Costa Rica House enjoy the nearby River, Waterfalls, and Tide Pools
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- Bedroom 2
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- Pool
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #238696
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