Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Centrally located between Dominical and Uvita in Escaleras!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Bunk Area, 6.5 Baths (Sleeps 12-15)
The Jade House is an extraordinary resort style home nestled on a hillside overlooking the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. It is located in beautiful Escaleras, between Dominical and Uvita, where the mountains meet the ocean in truly dramatic fashion. At an elevation of 900 feet, it receives constant breezes and has amazing unobstructed views of the ocean and coastline.
Tucked behind a private gate, this brand new, 9100 square foot, Balinese contemporary home has 5 air-conditioned bedrooms and 6 1/2 baths. Enter through the magnificent steel & glass doors to reveal soaring 40ft wood ceilings and stone floors. The living, dining, and kitchen areas are laid out in an open floor plan and flow into a covered outdoor living area via a folding wall system. The sight of the terraced infinity pools, jungle tree tops, and the ocean in the distance complete a truly magnificent setting for your vacation.
A three level infinity pool wraps around the outdoor living area and includes a covered kid pool and swim up bar to create an oasis of family living & entertaining.
A fully equipped professional kitchen provides all that is necessary to entertain large groups. The main floor master suite walls fold back to a private patio and pool. All suites have private bathrooms, double shower heads, sun deck access, and ocean views. A separate office doubles as a 5th bedroom. Gently push the bookshelf outside the office to reveal hidden access to the 900 square foot cinema/ bunk room. Engineered to perfection, the home has a state of the art intelligent lighting system, and integrated I-pod docking stations.
The Jade House is the perfect place for family gatherings, wedding parties, romantic honeymoons, hosting yearly corporate functions, or just a great time with friends.
Lounge on the upper sun deck and look for whales, or relax by the pool under the ceiling fans. Take a dip in the 2,200 square foot, 3 tiered pool lined with Indonesian stone & Onyx. Have a drink at the swim up bar, listen to music on the sound system, look for wildlife, or just gaze at the views down the coast.
With our exquisite chef services (upon request) your group can sit back and enjoy an incredible meal in this private and beautiful setting. Also available upon request are in-house spa services. Pamper yourself and your guests with a relaxing massage, facial, pedicure/manicure, or Reiki treatment. Private yoga or Pilates sessions on the outdoor yoga deck can be arranged, as can private car, van, and taxi services, an English or Spanish speaking baby sitter, or Spanish lessons.
The 1,200 square foot master suite opens onto a private patio and pool. Amenities include a giant stone tub, double shower heads in a glass tiled shower, a king bed and an immense walk in closet. In addition to the master, The Jade House includes three spacious bedroom suites on the upper floor (4 king beds). There is an office on the main floor that doubles as a 5th bedroom (Queen). In order to accommodate more guests, upon request additional sleeping can be had by converting the media room, located on the lower floor, into a bunk room.
The Jade House includes a fully equipped professional kitchen with Viking range, ice maker, and side by side professional commercial sized refrigerator / freezer. It also includes full laundry facilities. Linens and towels and cleaning services are provided.
The home comes equipped with wireless internet and satellite TV. Guests are welcome to use the board games, DVD player and DVD collection, and Nintendo Wii system. The Barbecue and pool toys are also at your disposal.
The area near the Jade House is full of many beautiful, pristine, and secluded beaches along the coast. These are just a quick 5-10 minute drive "down the mountain" to the coastal highway.
Dominical is a small coastal village 15 minutes North of The Jade House. People are easy-going, and the relaxed atmosphere is contagious! There are friendly beach front bars, a variety of both casual restaurants and more upscale dining, including Thai, Italian, and Mexican.
Just 10 minutes South is the town of Uvita. In Uvita there are supermarkets, banks, doctors, pharmacies, and plenty of local restaurants.
Our reception staff is happy to assist in planning any and all activities available in the area… beaches, National Park tours, zip line tours, waterfall repelling tours, ATV adventure tours, kayaking, surf lessons, Spanish classes, snorkeling and scuba diving, fishing trips, whale and dolphin watching, horseback riding, hiking, yoga classes, orchard garden tours, butterfly tours, and a night wildlife tour at local animal preserve Hacienda Baru.
Upon arrival, guests of The Jade House will be treated to complimentary fresh tropical flowers, wine, Costa Rican coffee, and a selection of the areas freshest tropical fruits.
This handcrafted custom home has a luxurious, tropical feel. Completed in 2010, it was traditionally constructed on a grand scale with quality materials and attention to detail. Undoubtedly the most exciting opportunity in the Southern Zone!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : In every bedroom.
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (4)
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : I-POD DOCKING STATIONS!
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console : Nintendo Wii
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : I-pods
- Pool Table
- Private Pool : Three tiered pool w/swim up bar. Indonesian stone with white onyx accents. Large area with swim up bar (with wine fridge, icemaker, sink ect). Shaded kid pool. Private master pool. Big enough for laps or just lounging.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full sized refrigerator and full sized freezer for large groups. Viking range. Mother of pearl backsplash. Pantry. Kitchen flows seamlessly to swim up bar and pool.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : We can arrange for a private chef or catering services.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Three burner gas BBQ with Infrared rotisserie.
- Deck/Patio : Indoor/ Outdoor living at its best. The accordion style walls of the home open up to a covered outdoor living room, dining room, kiddie pool, bar and pool table.
- Balcony : Incredible private 2nd story wrap around terrace with stunning ocean views!
- View/Location
- Beach View : 200 Degree Sweeping Ocean views over the three inifinity edge pools. Amazing Sunset skies! Views North and South of the waves lapping up to the mountinas and rainforest up and down the coastline.
- Ocean View : Stunningly beautiful views of the Whales Tail, Corcovado Peninsula, Three Sisters Rocks, Cano Island!
- Mountain View : Beautiful views of the rainforest mountains as they meet the ocean!
- Monument View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Internet phone allows for very inexpensive long distance.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WI-FI!!
- Other Amenities
- Multi-zoned full house stereo system. Flat screen TV
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed : We would appreciate smoking on the many outdoor seating areas.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- The beaches in this area are exceptional. It would take a month to see everything. Massage and Spa Services, ATV tours, Waterfall repelling, sea kayaking, surf lessons, yoga studios, amazing wildlife and so much more.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan 15 to Aug 31, 2012.. $6000/week
Off Season, SEPT, OCT, NOV $5500/week
DEC 15, 2012 to JAN 19, 2013... $7000/week
Spa and Tour packages available
We also accept PAYPAL
Cleaning and TAXES Included
Security Deposit Required
For Security reasons, we will NEVER accept wire transfers after Nov 17, 2011
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Spectacular Views! 5 Bed, 3 Pools, Swim up Bar, Pro Kitchen
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Dominical
It is truly the most beautiful place on earth!
The Unique Benefits at this House
The parties are world class! This house was built for entertaining.
Owner's Map of Dominical
This newly completed house was built by Derek Reidy, Heather Kline and Kevin Carrigan of Sandcastles Central America. Nothing but the finest materials and craftmanship were employed in the construction of this state of the art innovative home. From the Lutron Pathways intelligent lighting system to the flexible high pressure viega plumbing system, this house has been built to last. The first of its kind for Costa Rica, many of the innovations and new technology have never before been used here, setting the bar a little higher for the region.
"I really wanted to bring quality construction to Costa Rica, and this house proves that it can be done. Having reliable septic, electric, plumbing, and structure will enable people to worry less about repairs and more about "pura vida." -Derek Reidy
Property Photos
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- Outdoor Living - Ocean View Dominical House with 3 Level Pool, WiFi, and Mountain View
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- Aerial Exterior - Ocean View Dominical House with 3 Level Pool, WiFi, and Mountain View
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- Front Entry - Ocean View Dominical House with 3 Level Pool, WiFi, and Mountain View
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- Swim Up Bar and Kid Pool
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- Water Wall, Pool Table, Sohji Doors
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- KITCHEN
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- Indoor Outdoor Living
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- Master Bedroom
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- Master Bedroom From Outside
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- North Bedroom
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- North Bathroom Showers
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- South Bedroom
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- West Bedroom
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- West Bathroom
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- Outdoor Pool Bath Vanity
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- Covered Kid Pool and Swim Up Bar
Traveler Reviews (34)
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!
Guest: Susie
(Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 02/03/12
The property and the home are breathtaking. Everything is as advertised and both Heather and Derek are fantastic! We had a family emergency during our trip and they were a huge help. we were working on planning our next trip during our stay there...hopefully it'll come together soon! We arrived late in the night and didn't find the single beds until Heather showed us the next day....behind the bookcase in the hall outside the master bedroom (incase you arrive late and opt out of the tour upon arrival!) The experience was perfect, I highly recommend the Jade House.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Terrific house however dangerous floors- please be VERY careful.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 01/25/12
We just got home from staying at the Jade House. It truly is a beautiful home with a spectacular view. The privacy is also exceptional. However I cannot warn future guests enough about how dangerous the concrete floors are. The floor looks like shiny marble and when wet it is slick as ice. There were 10 people in our group and 3 of us fell badly and everyone else almost fell. There are throw rugs everywhere which slide like crazy when you step on them. I injured my leg and foot from falling down the 2 steps to the back of the swim up bar. My friend fell in the same spot and landed on the concrete stair on her back and is going in for xrays tomorrow. We knew to be extremely careful and still fell on those stairs. Another friend fell twice on the stairs from the upstairs. Heather insisted we were the first people she knew of falling. My advice is wear rubber soled swim shoes (like Tevas) at all times. The house doesn't have a phone so reaching Heather or Derek was difficult. However they did schedule activities for us and were great for coming to get us to see interesting wildlife. There were howler monkeys in the trees by the driveway (awesome!), toucans in the trees and more. We also enjoyed Heather and Dereks dogs coming to visit. I highly recommend ATV riding and a trip to Whale's Tail Beach. Various members of our group went offshore fishing 3 days with some success. By the way, you definitely need a car to get around. The main roads are 2 lanes or more paved and easy driving. Back to the many positives of the house. The 3 pools are beyond sensational. The bedrooms are spatious and comfortable. The bathrooms have gorgeous tile work. The kitchen has very high end appliances and made cooking a delight. The patio had numerous sitting areas for great relaxation. We would definitely recommend this exceptional house just please be careful on the floors. be mindful of the floors.
Owner response:We would like to address the issues mentioned here. We would discourage people from walking inside the house soaking wet. This is against our policy for smoking and soaking wet people. This group had been drinking extremely heavily for days, which may have had something to do with affecting their balance. The floor outside in designated "wet areas" and on all stairs is textured with non-skid sand in the finish. We have had thousands of people in and out of this house, stairs, pools, etc. After many parties, renters, guests, etc we have had no complaints up to this time. The rugs were tested. One of them was slippery and has been removed and replaced with a rug that does not slip. This group did not report any injuries at the time. In order to repair the landline, which works on a line of sight signal to the cell tower, we will need to get permission to trim back some trees. This should happen very soon, and our phone will be back up. Sometimes things in the rainforest jungles of Southern Costa Rica take time. in the meantime, renters are welcome to use our cell phones. Thank for your suggestions and we are sorry that people fell. We will make some changes to make sure that the house is safe and advise people to be careful, especially when soaking wet and drunk. Also: DON'T play with fire...or walk with scissors...pet stray dogs...slap large insects (flick them)...use 4WD...don't leave things unattended on the beach... lookout for rip tides, and wear sunscreen! DO: Jump in waterfalls (after checking depth)...surf... ride ATV's... catch huge fish... and get a massage!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful stay in a wonderful home
Guest: Saamra M.
(San Francisco, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
Our stay in the Jade house was amazing. The house is even better than the pictures show, with an incredible amount of space, wonderful kitchen and bathroom amenities, and a very peaceful setting. The house is cleaned every other day, so even with a large group it always felt well maintained. We spent most of our time in the house, because it was too beautiful to leave, but when we did venture out, we found a great zip line operator, recommended by Heather the house manager, and had a wonderful time soaring through the trees. Heather was a great resource, and lives right next door, so is easily accessible for anything you might need. All in all, very highly recommended!
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Wonderful stay in a wonderful place
Guest: Saamra M.
(San Francisco, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/22/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
Our stay in the Jade house was amazing. The house is even better than the pictures show, with an incredible amount of space, wonderful kitchen and bathroom amenities, and a very peaceful setting. The house is cleaned every other day, so even with a large group it always felt well maintained. We spent most of our time in the house, because it was too beautiful to leave, but when we did venture out, we found a great zip line operator, recommended by Heather the house manager, and had a wonderful time soaring through the trees. Heather was a great resource, and lives right next door, so is easily accessible for anything you might need. All in all, very highly recommended!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Costa Rica Visit Sept 2011
Guest: Carol B.
(Dallas TX, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
Outstanding, Superb, Magnificent, Excellent, Beautiful, Wonderful. I could go on & on but I’ve run out of adjectives. 1. First, the house – Big, beautiful, well made with lots of luxurious touches. There were 6 adults in our party & each had plenty of privacy. Each bedroom was quite big & had its own private bathroom. The master was downstairs but each upstairs bedroom had doors to the upstairs patio with gorgeous, panoramic views of the ocean. Also, a nice touch was the individually controlled air conditioning for each bedroom. The master bedroom was to die for with open doors to 1 of 3 swimming pools. The craftsmanship for the entire house was most evident in the exquisite tiles used throughout the house particularly in the bathrooms & kitchen. The house was quite comfortable. The furnishings were perfectly placed for the house to have a very airy & roomy feel. Not once did we feel cramped or crowded. There were 3 separate swimming pools, plus a kiddy pool that spanned the back of the house. The view of the ocean was outstanding from the ground patio as well as the 2nd story patio. There was an outdoor grill, ice maker, wet bar and wine cooler. It was absolutely perfect for outdoor living. With the cool perfect temperature the patio was the place we spent most of our time. The house is very secluded so it was very private, peaceful and quiet. 2. Services – Heather offered concierge services and greatly helped in arranging the many local tours. She was very pleasant and went out of her way to insure that our stay was outstanding. She was also helpful to provide information even pre-trip. She gave us tips on how to get to the house, where grocery stores were located etc. When we arrived we were fully equipped & had everything we needed. Heather was a great help. There are optional chef services provided by Vanessa. She was EXCELLENT. She provided us menus so we could pre-plan our meals. She arrived each night right on schedule and the food was outstanding. She cleaned up afterwards and packaged the leftovers so they could be used for lunch the next day. Her services can be reserved for as many days (including breakfast and/or dinner) as needed. We requested 3 nights but the food was so good we signed up for an additional night. Maid service came each day & was very non-intrusive. There was a team that worked very quietly & efficiently. We were able to do our own laundry as a washer & dryer were provided as well. 3. Loc
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Jade House was AMAZING!
Guest: Skinny
(Hermosa Beach)
Date of Stay: 08/22/11
Review Submitted: 09/14/11
I went with a group of 8 people and there was room for many more in this huge house! It was beyond what we expected and the hosts were helpful with anything we needed. We tried out the chef they recommended and it was well worth it and they totally helped set us up with local ATV tours, Zip Line tours, and Horse Back Tours and they all turned out great. The house and views from the infiniti pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean were breathtaking. I loved watching the sun come up in the morning while sipping on a tasty beverage. If you book this house you won't be disappointed at all!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best Vacation Spot Ever!
Guest: Sarah F.
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
I went down to the Jade House with a group of 11 people back in June. This place is amazing! The owners thought of everything when they built this house! The pictures don't even do the house justice - it is truly a beautiful place. We spent almost all of our time on the enormous covered outdoor patio - it was so relaxing and fun, and the views are absolutely breathtaking. We had the chef come to the house a couple nights, and her food was delicious. We would have had her come every night if she had only been available! Heather and Derrick were so friendly and helpful - they really made our stay an amazing experience and helped us plan all of our activities. I don't think anyone could walk away from a week at this house and be disappointed - I'm already looking forward to planning my next vacation here!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Best Vacation Spot Ever!!
Guest: Sarah F.
(Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 09/01/11
I went down to the Jade House with a group of 11 people back in June. This place is amazing! The owners thought of everything when they built this house! The pictures don't even do the house justice - it is truly a beautiful place. We spent almost all of our time on the enormous covered outdoor patio - it was so relaxing and fun, and the views are absolutely breathtaking. We had the chef come to the house a couple nights, and her food was delicious. We would have had her come every night if she had only been available! Heather and Derrick were so friendly and helpful - they really made our stay an amazing experience and helped us plan all of our activities. I don't think anyone could walk away from a week at this house and be disappointed - I'm already looking forward to planning my next vacation here!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Fantastic house!
Guest: Kristy & Paul
(Sonoma, CA)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11
Review Submitted: 08/20/11
We stayed here for a week in April, 2011 (during Easter week). The house is fantastic & was plenty big enough for our party of 13! We each had our own bedroom with bathroom, and our 2 teenage boys LOVED the Harry Potter-like hidden room downstairs! It was hard to even leave the house to do activities, because it was like being at a resort! We so enjoyed the huge infinity pool & swim-up bar outside. The weather was perfect while we were there, and there were no bugs or mosquitos at the house, because of it's location up on the hill. The only thing we were not prepared for, was the cost of groceries in town~ very expensive! We were glad to have stocked up on food at the PriceSmart in San Jose (like our Costco here) before heading to the house. Would highly recommend doing that. I would also say that renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle is a must~ the hill is very steep & rocky going up to the house. There is a fantastic little bakery that we found in Uvita~ very inexpensive & delicious.....the empanadas were to die for! There was also a great fish market in Dominical. We had great, fresh seafood every night. The zip-lining & horseback riding in the area were lots of fun. If we ever get back to Costa Rica, we will definitely stay here again. I would highly recommend this home to anyone!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Simply Amazing!
Guest: Andrew
(Dallas, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
An exotic setting with an amazing house. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for more than a home away from home. This house is better than any 5 star hotel. We just returned from a trip with a group of 11 people, and we could not have asked for anything better. The reviews I read on this site before we left seemed too good to be true, the weren't. The house and the views are amazing. Close to great fishing, diving, surfing, restaurants (Tortilla Flats) and anything else you would want to do. I would recommend getting a chef at night. Well worth them money! Amazing food. Also be sure to talk with Heather and Derrick they are extremely helpful and full of great stories. Thank you very much Jade House and Heather and Derrick. Great Trip! Would go back any day. Actually I wish we never left.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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