Villa Selva Mar | Where Wildlife and Luxury Merge

• Amazing tropical retreat!

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  Amazing tropical retreat!

  • Guest Nancy
  • Date of stay 08/01/12
  • Review Submitted 01/14/13
  Pictures do not really do this beautiful spot justice. Nature takes on new meaning here. If you can take the time to come to this gorgeous home you are sure to experience spiritual and physical renewal.

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• illa Selva Mar exceeded all of our expectations

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  illa Selva Mar exceeded all of our expectations

  • Guest Price
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 01/14/13
  Our visit to Villa Selva Mar exceeded all of our expectations. It is secluded, offering the utmost in privacy and tranquility, yet a short drive to all sorts of activities: surfing, hiking, fishing, diving, horseback riding. The location is an easy 1 hr (approx.) drive from Manuel Antonio or a 15-20 min. from Dominical (where we surfed every day). The house itself is immaculately designed out of local hardwoods and native materials, with beautiful attention to detail. The large entertaining area features an open floorplan with a well-stocked kitchen, living room and dining room. The bedrooms are spacious and cozy, and the pool is divine. However, the main draw of the house is the 4,000 sq. ft. wraparound deck, with ocean breezes, stunning views of the “Whale Tail”, abundant wildlife & birds and the verdant surrounding jungle. The only downside to staying at Villa Selva Mar was having to leave! I would highly recommend this house as a vacation rental for families, a getaway for a few couples or friends, or a small corporate retreat.

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• Amazing house! Incredible Views!

  Amazing house! Incredible Views!

  • Guest Lee
  • Date of stay 02/28/12
  • Review Submitted 03/13/12
  We had an amazing stay at Camp David. The views where phenomenal. And the cool breezes on the mountain kept us super comfortable. The Bali/Japanese/Tico fusion design of the house is quite interesting and peaceful. The space is super quiet with the only sounds being the songs of birds and whispers of insects. We loved the family of Toucans that were living right above our heads. And to top it all off, the on site staff was perfect, only there when we needed them. Thank you!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Stunning home with great amenities

  Stunning home with great amenities

  • Guest Katie Brogan
  • Date of stay 12/26/11
  • Review Submitted 01/09/12
  Our 8 day stay here was absolutely wonderful! This house is architecturally stunning, made from beautiful woods with great open-air showers and a fully equipped kitchen. We have stayed in quite a few amazing vacation homes and this is no doubt one of the best. Jordan and David have made it very homey and personal but also perfectly amenable to guests coming in for a short period of time. It was so nice to have Guiselle come by every morning to clean up a little around the house - she was always around if we needed anything but stayed out of our hair as well. Jordan was also incredibly helpful from connecting us to the visitors center for car rentals to getting the fridge repaired immediately during our stay. The house is ideally situated between Uvita and Dominical. While there is lots to do in the area, we really enjoyed staying on the property watching the monkeys and toucans in the trees, enjoying the hillside view of the Pacific Ocean and swimming in the beautiful pool as well as hiking a little around the property. Highly Recommended!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Lovely estate, perfect for enjoying nature, relaxing, near to beach

  Lovely estate, perfect for enjoying nature, relaxing, near to beach

  • Guest LY
  • Date of stay 02/09/11
  • Review Submitted 04/25/11
  Wow - this property was even better than we could have imagined. Beautiful, peaceful, lovely - it was the perfect combination of nature observation and relaxation. We were a party of 4 (2 couples) and found the property to be plenty spacious. The house was impeccably clean and well-maintained. For days we simply marveled at the construction and design. It is beautifully decorated and has a well-supplied kitchen with all the essentials. We were pleased to find a french coffee press, and the owners allowed us to use their pantry essentials so one does not have to worry about purchasing every single little item (like spices). There is a table on the deck, so we ate outside every meal. The grill was nice, too, and we purchased local seafood to cook for dinner. The pool is lovely. The estate workers (the caretaker and gardener) were extremely helpful and yet unobtrusive. The caretaker checked in with us daily to see if we needed anything. The estate is gated and the caretaker's house is visible from the entrance. The main house and associated buildings feel very private and secluded - you cannot see these from the road. A major goal of our trip was seeing wildlife, and we saw many things on the property and in nearby parks. Howler monkeys, toucans, and an agouti were around the property daily. We also saw a tyra, a baselisk, the blue morpho butterfly (plus several others), a poison arrow frog, a marine toad, and several other things on the property. We also enjoyed hiking in several nearby parks - esp. Hacienda Baru. The beach is a short drive from the house and was fairly empty (we visited in February). I was glad to be staying up on a hill away from the beach to take advantage of the lovely breezes and shade afforded by the jungle. We did rent a car - I think it would be tough not to if staying here (or any home up away from the coast). We felt perfectly at home and safe throughout our stay. Finally, the owners were helpful and responsive. I received several preparatory notes, and the owner even offered to pick up some groceries for us in anticipation of our visit. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to experience jungle, nature and beach in Costa Rica. In fact, we have already recommended it to several people. We would love to return to Costa Rica and to Camp David sometime soon.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, girls getaway.

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• Paradise Found!

  Paradise Found!

  • Guest Michele and Ken
  • Date of stay 03/19/10
  • Review Submitted 05/14/10
  This place is simply magical! We loved our stay at this property. In perfect harmony with its surroundings, this property truly combines luxury with nature. The home is wonderfully appointed with comfortable beds, quality linens and subtle touches of elegance throughout. Each morning we were awakened by the sounds of howler monkeys in the nearby trees and the sight of blue morpho butterflies floating by our bedroom window and in the afternoon we lounged by the pool watching the toucans play in the trees. The most amazing experience during our stay occurred while sipping our morning coffee on the beautiful deck overlooking the Pacific ocean and Marina Ballena National Park- a pair of ornate hawk eagles flying wing tip to wing tip swooped up through the trees and flew by my chair, close enough to touch them! I felt truly fortunate to have seen not one but two of these rare birds!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Paradise Found!

  Paradise Found!

  • Guest Michele and Ken
  • Date of stay 03/19/10
  • Review Submitted 05/12/10
  This place is simply magical! We loved our stay at this property. In perfect harmony with its surroundings, this property truly combines luxury with nature. The home is wonderfully appointed with comfortable beds, quality linens and subtle touches of elegance throughout. Each morning we were awakened by the sounds of howler monkeys in the nearby trees and the sight of blue morpho butterflies floating by our bedroom window and in the afternoon we lounged by the pool watching the toucans play in the trees. The most amazing experience during our stay occurred while sipping our morning coffee on the beautiful deck overlooking the Pacific ocean and Marina Ballena National Park- a pair of black hawk eagles flying wing tip to wing tip swooped up through the trees and flew by my chair, close enough to touch them! I felt truly fortunate to have seen not one but two of these rare birds!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful Wildlife Retreat

  Wonderful Wildlife Retreat

  • Guest Fab50
  • Date of stay 02/06/10
  • Review Submitted 03/04/10
  This is a gem of a home that is visited by monkeys, flocks of toucan, large toads and more! It was lovely and well-maintained. There are many wildlife viewing opportunities nearby and the beach is only about 15 minutes away (though in view from the deck). You will want a car and the dirt road can get challenging if rains are strong. The pool is a freshwater pool with a waterfall feature at one end. The family that lives on the estate is a warm and lovely one. You will never want to leave the deck in the morning! (2 of the 4 bedrooms are not air-conditioned, FYI, but it cools down a lot over night).

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Additional information about rental rates

Inquire about our Gold and Platinum Packages. We offer a variety of services including welcome food and wine basket, luxury food hamper, 3 meals offered daily for 8 people, turn down service, daily housekeeping, towel and linen service provided daily on request, laundry, WI-FI, local cell phone, our 24 hour on-site staff and luxury bath products.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

Taxes are always included in the daily rate.

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