Gorgeous Home on the Beach in Dominical Dominical, Puntarenas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 249505

Playa Dominical is only 100' from the homes, and offers great surfing and walks.

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Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (One Kilometer South of Dominical on Playa Dominical)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-9)

Caballitos del Mar is a unique property located on the beach south of Dominical in Puntarenas Province. Located in the "Zona Maritima", it is as close as you can be to the gorgeous Playa Dominical, with its broad sand beaches, monument rocks, and world-class surfing. The property has towering trees over 100' tall which are the homes for kinkajous, toucans, and monkeys. The one acre parcel is fully landscaped, but nature is the predominant theme, with natural foliage and wildlife at your doorstep.

There are actually three homes on a common piece of property, each with a private pool, and identical amenities, so the property is ideal for 2-3 families who want to vacation together, but who also want the privacy of a small compound of gorgeous homes on a semi-private beach. The property is large enough for weddings, yoga retreats, family reunions, or surf camps. The homes are owned by friends who can accommodate multiple bookings, depending on availability.

Dominical is a small village on the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, and is known for its consistently excellent surfing. The beach is broad and shallow, and allows swimming, surfing, and just cooling off. The lifestyle in the area is reminiscent of Kauai or Maui, with wonderful small restaurants with a variety of cuisines, surf shops with instruction, and renowned Spanish language school called AEC (Adventure Education Center).

The school is a 30 minute walk on the beach (low tide) or on the jungle paths. Quality restaurants are also easy walking or biking distances, or just a few minutes by car.

The homes are two stories, with a full kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, and master bedroom on the first floor. The second floor has two more bedrooms, two full baths, and a loft area which can accommodate another guest.

Each bedroom is air-conditioned, and there are 7 fans throughout the home for additional ventilation. All windows are opening, and there are sliding glass doors in each bedroom and the living room. All windows and sliding doors have screens.

The pools are gorgeous, with blue tile basins and crystal clear water. They are the perfect way to cool off in the afternoon and to enjoy a glass of wine at sunset.

Eco-tourism is the only kind of tourism in Costa Rica, and the best excursions are on the South Pacific Coast. In less than an hour, you can be on horseback riding towards Nayuca Waterfalls, or on a boat on Rio Sierpe headed for the Osa Peninsula, or riding a zipline in nearby Hacienda Baru. A variety of excursion booking services are located in Dominical or at one of the excellent resorts in the area like Villas Rio Mar or Cuna de Angel. Rates are very reasonable, and we've never been disappointed by the quality or hospitality of the tours.

While many properties may claim to be "unique", we make that claim with confidence. We spent several years going through the permitting process that allows us to build in this very special, very protected Zona Maritima, and you'll not find a property within 50 miles that has the privacy, easy access to the beach, and jungle surroundings as Caballitos del Mar.

Dominical is about four hours from San Jose and the Costa Rica's main airport (which is served by American, Continental, Frontier, Taca, and other major airlines. From the US, gateway cities include Los Angeles, Pheonix, Dallas, and Miami. Rental cars are easily available for $40 to $80 per day from major companies, and the driving is courteous but the roads vary in quality.

Two main highways connect San Jose to Dominical, both of which take approximately 4 hours. There are also regional airlines which serve Quepos (1 hour north) and Palmar Norte (1 hour south) from San Jose. You can also arrange private bus service from San Jose and for larger parties and the cost is very reasonable.

NOTE: As of this posting (6/15/09), the properties are finished and awaiting final occupancy permits. We anticipate rental availability by mid-August 2009, and can provide additional images and information. Reservations will be honored, but are 100% dependent on our final permits. Thanks for your understanding!

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: The Three Bedrooms Are Individually Air Conditioned, and All Rooms Have Fans and Screened Opening Windows.
  • Washer: Full Size Stacked Washer/Dryer Unit.
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage: Single Car Garage with Automatic Opener.
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: A Queen Bed is Located in Two of the Bedrooms.
  • Double Bed: The Double Bed is Located in the Third Bedroom Along with a Twin Bed.
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed: This is Located in the Loft Area on the Second Floor. (Soon to Be Added; Currently Not Available.)
• Entertainment
  • Private Pool: Beautiful Blue Tile Pool with Automatic Sweeper. Just Steps from the Living and Dining Room.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Brand New Appliances, Marble Countertops.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio: Large Covered and Open Area with Stone Patio. Fans for Calm Days.
  • Lanai: Each Upstairs Bedroom Has a Private Lanai with Room for Two. Ideal for Morning Coffee or a Quiet Place to Read a Book.
• View/Location
  • Beachfront: The Beach is 100' from the Homes and Pools, with Mature Trees and Native Plants Along the Way. the Property is as Close to the Beach as Costa Rican Law Allows, So that the Environment is Protected (Especially to Protect the Turtle Who Lay Their Eggs on the Beach.)
• Communications
  • Cell Phone: While a Cell Phone is Not Provided, There is Excellent GSM Phone Coverage from Ice, the National Utility Provider. T-Mobile Phones Work Well. Local SIM Cards Are Available.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): First Floor Has Easy Access.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): First Floor is Wheelchair Accessible, But There Are Two Steps Between the Driveway and Front Door. No Barriers Between the First Floor and the Pool.
  • Kid Friendly: Safe Beach, Extensive Wildlife, Shallow Pools. Note: Like All Pacific Beaches, the Surf Can Be Dangerous, and Rip Tides Are Possible. All Children Should Be Supervised While Swimming, and Should Understand Rip Currents and How to Deal with Them.
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renter Must 25 Years Old or Older.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
• Other Activities
  • Daily Expeditions to Jungle Wildlife, Ecological Reserves, Zip-Lining, Waterfalls, Horseback Rides, Sport Fishing, Volcanoes, and Expert Surfing Instruction.

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Holiday Season:  Nov 16-Jan 15 .. $500/night
Peak Season:     Jan 16-Apr 30 .. $400/night
Green Season:    May 01-Nov 15 .. $300/night
Discounts offered for stays of two week or longer.
Discounts offered for multiple home rentals.

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

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