Dominical Costa Rica

Ocean View Villa with Infinity Pool in Primary Rainforest Dominical, Puntarenas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 50557

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Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Located in Escaleras, between Dominical and Uvita) View Map

Accommodations:  Private Residence, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)

If you are looking for an isolated, yet elegant rental for your perfect vacation away from home, this recently-built Jungle House in Costa Rica will be ideal. Located in Escaleras on the Pacific Coast between Dominical and Uvita, where the mountains meet the ocean, this upscale, private residence offers all the amenities of a luxurious get-away.

Only five minutes from the nearest beach and one and a half kilometers off the paved Costanera Highway onto a private little road, you will likely see white-faced monkeys (mono cara blanca in Spanish), howler monkeys (mono congo), toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, and a variety of other unusual wildlife.

NOTE: Google Earth GPS coordinates: 9 deg. 13'02.81 N x 83 deg. 48'41.20 W

The house was built by an American designer and is carefully nestled in the primary rainforest, with a nice ocean view. The great room (as do most rooms) overlooks an infinity-edge pool and outdoor entertainment area. The large dining room area may be formally set for dinner or you may simply prefer to dine poolside surrounded by the jungle with a great view of the Pacific Ocean. All rooms in the Jungle House have sliding glass doors allowing sunlight to fill each space. The tongue-in-cheek tree house is totally open-air with its rancho-style, thatched roof. The kitchen is modernly equipped with dishwasher, microwave, large refrigerator, range, as well as cookware and cutlery.

Comfortably sleeping eight people, The Jungle House has a master bedroom with inlaid hardwood floor & air conditioning, walk-in closet and French doors to a private terrace. The second bedroom in the master suite doubles as an office/den (also air conditioned) and overlooks a hibiscus flowering garden. In the "green season," the waterfall on this side of the property may be faintly heard to put you to sleep.

The guest wing is spaciously separate with two bedrooms and bath, its own efficiency kitchen, sitting area, and private terrace as well. If you look carefully, you should see the resident sloth from here. All baths are tiled and elegantly appointed.

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Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Air Conditioning
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided
  • Beds
    • Queen Bed
    • Double Bed
    • Twin/Single Bed
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV
    • DVD
    • Video Library
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Music Library
    • Private Pool
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Ice Maker
  • Outdoor Features
    • Deck/Patio
    • Balcony
  • View/Location
    • Ocean View
  • Communications
    • Telephone
    • Computer
    • Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
  • Other Amenities
    • Phone with 48k Internet line for your laptop, Fans in all rooms, Air-Conditioning in the Master and Office/Bedrooms, Stereo w/Ipod input, CD & DVD Players w/DVD library, Modern Kitchen, Smoking on verandahs only please, Cleaning/maid service twice/week, Caretaker on-site, Local Costa Rican meal preparation, or catered Gourmet meal service, can be pre-arranged upon request, at the house
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
    • Kid Friendly
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Rafting
    • Kayaking
    • Swimming
    • Snorkeling/Diving
    • Surfing
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horseback Riding
  • Other Activities
    • Canopy tours, Birdwatching, Trail to private 30 ft, waterfall (running at maximum June through November) on property

 

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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NEW LOW 2009 RATES! GreenSeason(Apr16-Oct31)4 guests, $300/night(4nt min)$1750/wk
NEW LOW 2009 RATES! GreenSeason(Apr15-Oct31)upto8guests $350/night(4ntmin)$2100/wk
2009 High Season (Nov 01-Apr 15) $3000/week or $500/night if/when available
Email Us Regarding Our 2009 hi-season availability, as it changes regularly

We will accept Pay Pal - inquire for details.


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

Dates available: Year Round (see details)
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Map & Owner's Profile

 
 

Year Purchased: 2001

Why the Owner Chose Dominical

Wonderful climate, great culture and warm & friendly local population.

The Unique Benefits at this Private Residence

The house is situated on 5 acres of primary rainforest, overlooking the Pacific - what could be more enjoyable than relaxing by the pool and watching the whiteface monkeys overhead!

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CASA de la SELVA

Google Earth GPS coordinates: 9 deg. 13'02.81N x 83 deg. 48'41.20W

 

Owner's Map of Dominical

Doug & Carol grew up in Montana, then moved to NYC in 1970 to attend graduate school. Doug established, then operated an industrial design and architectural firm in NYC for 25 years, before retiring to their summer house on a lake in Upstate New York -- then building the Jungle House in Costa Rica. They spend most Winter months in Costa Rica.

 

Property Photos

Guest Comments (7)

  • 06/25/09
    Positive Rating
    Debbi, Terry, Wayne, Linda, Billi , Cramerton, NC
    • We did something different almost every day and night. The house, the style, the design, the accommodations....everything was perfect. Your home was as comfortable as our own. We so appreciated the aid and friendliness of your caretaker, Leif and his family. We celebrated our upcoming 20th anniversary by doing all the adventuresome activities we desired! We zip lined twice, took a wonderful ATV tour for almost 5 hours, horse backed twice (once to Nauyaca). We enjoyed your waterfall and the short hike to it, after a particularly heavy rain it was lovely. The white faced monkeys were the best entertainment. I do wish I could say the same for the howlers....we are still catching up on sleep lost due to them! Your resident coatis remind us of course of our (Carolina) raccoons, but more relaxed. Speaking of wild life....Otis (the cat)....I’m sure we are not the first to enjoy his company. We have never seen a cat so oblivious of his jungle surroundings. On evenings we were not sure what we wanted to eat Bar Jolly Roger came in handy for wings and beer. Your home and the pool provided such a wonderful base for all these activities ......, once at your home we never had to go far to do anything we desired. Thank you for the 5 star jungle accommodations.
  • 05/08/07
    Positive Rating
    Cristina ,
    • We've never felt so "at home" on vacation and the attention to design is impeccable. Every architectural design and home accent compliment the surrounding beauty. We took full advantage of the "backyard" and most of our wildlife spottings took place on the property. We were lucky enough to spot a troop of howlers and a troop of white faced monkeys crossing the rain forrest below the pool. Other creatures we saw at the house were coatis, countless toucans, the most beautiful blue mot-mot, a laughing falcon who perched himself on a single branch across the jungle for nearly an hour, a sloth, a poison dart frog, some sort of nocturnal kinkajou/tarsier-like creature, geckos and several impressive insects. The ecological experience at the house alone was amazing and we were lucky enough to enjoy the waterfall after a full night and day of rain. This is a five star rental, if there were such a thing,and I highly reccommend staying here for those who are looking to experience a luxurious rainforest retreat!
  • 05/17/06
    Positive Rating
    jay friedman , san antonio, tx
    • doug, what a great job of construction. architectural digest work in the primary forest. amazing. wonderful home on the most beautiful stretch of coast line in the country. hopefully a longer stay next time. regards, jay
  • 02/24/06
    Positive Rating
    , San Diego, CA
    • This is an absolutely amazing place to stay. Everything you could ever dream of a Costa Rica vacation is here...monkeys waking you in the morning, lush lanscaping, open floorplan, plenty of wildlife all around you, wonderful hospitality, safe, and down to native plant books and misc dvd's. ABSOLUTELY A DREAM HOME! Doug, you guys did an incredible job on the building and set up and we are so greatful that we found this place. THANK YOU!!
  • 12/20/05
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Comments from 2005 Guests: “ . . . . this dwelling is so perfectly designed to complement the amazing flora & fauna, treating us to a truly unforgettable experience”. Gary & Roz, Wisconsin “ . . . so many things come to mind: we wanted to spend our 20th anniversary in a place with natural beauty and we did just that . . . you home is beautiful and feels like part of the jungle. We loved it!” Gwen & Bruce, Texas “ . . . thank you for sharing your home for our family reunion . . . spending the week together in paradise – it doesn’t get any better than this . . . it’s easy to see why people fall in love with the area, the people and your magnificent home.” Sue, et al, Florida “ . . . thank you for creating such a comfortable place to experience the jungle habitat . . . this morning a band of white-faced monkeys dropped in for a visit. Spectacular! Shawna, NYC “ . . . the Jungle House ‘breathes’ life right back into you and this trip will be remembered forever. I’m now a Costa Rica Addict and will visit again.” Lauri, NYC “ . . . thank you so much for allowing us the use of your beautiful and relaxing home – your pictures on the Internet were nice – but they barely convey it’s beauty or peaceful feel.” The Graff family, FL “ . . . Wow! What a beautiful house! We brought my parents here to celebrate their 50th anniversary . . . I could not think of a better place than Costa Rica and your beautiful home.” Preston & Sally, LA “ . . . What an amazing place! Do we have to leave? The house is absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thanks for the hospitality! Tom, Kim, Mikki & Katie, CA “ . . . Besides having a little piece of paradise here, you’ve provided the setting for an incredibly enriching and educational experience for my 2 girls” -- (from the kids): “Fantastic! This is my best vacation . . . beautiful house and pool!” and, “this was the best house I’ve ever lived in. I wish I could stay here longer. Having animals right outside my window was one of the most amazing experiences of my life!” The Olnick family, CA “ . . . We absolutely loved staying here in Casa de la Selva. The house is truly amazing! The attention to detail blows away even my overly-attentive mind.” Eric, Kate, et. al, CA
  • 05/11/05
    Positive Rating
    • Our family's stay at Casa de la Selva was extraordinary - that once in a lifetime vacation with countless indelible moments. We had all the comforts of home in the middle of the jungle. The owners were immensely helpful, supplying all the information one would need for a smooth trip to a foreign country. Sue & Tom, Cape Coral, Florida
  • 02/02/05
    Positive Rating
    • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
      Abstracts from our guestbook: " . . . seeing monkeys here on our last morning was a special treat!" Jon & Michelle, NJ " Casa de la Selva is a magical place!" Susan & Randy, NJ " . . . from the minute we pulled in the driveway until the day we left, each and every experience was amazing!" Ben & Robyn, Brooklyn, NY " . . your house is so thoughtfully built and perfectly detailed, it is as if we dreamed of a perfect vacation house and woke up to find it when we arrived at your door". Ron, California " . . . this is paradise". Joan & Peter, Chicago " . . our 3 kids loved the pool . . we saw amazing wildlife: 2 kinds of Toucans, a Sloth, Morpho butterflies, praying mantis, red-legged crabs, to name a few". Francois/Marie, San Francisco " . . you design and sensitivity to nature makes your home an aesthetic delight". Gary, New York ". . while we were here, we were married at sunset on the beach. We had a wonderful stay in your Jungle House". Rich/Molly, Colorado " . . all of our expectations were surpassed by the beauty of the house and surroundings . . the wildlife was as if we were in our own private zoo". Mike, Jelane & Isabel, New York " . . Thank you so much for sharing your architectural wonder in the jungle. The harmony of the jungle and the beauty of the home gave us a most memorable vacation". Kevin, et el, New York " . . it is our dream house embodied - down to all the small details". Rebecca & Dave, San Diego

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