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Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach.

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Views of the Whale's Tail and the coast all the way to the Osa. Turquoise days-
...ever-changing pink and purple evenings.
Approach the villa through the reserve via the royal palm-lined drive
to Lattice House, surrounded by jungle.
Arriving day or evening---Lattice House welcomes you.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Dominical, Puntarenas
  • Marino Ballena National Park
  • Punta Uvita
  • Playa Hermosa
  • Quepos (XQP)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach.


Lattice House is the ultimate tropical villa. Set in a 60 acre private reserve, 3 minutes above beautiful Playa Hermosa, surrounded by jungle, you will enjoy spectacular ocean views from every room, the decks, and the infinity pool.

Enjoy its unique Bali modern architecture, and custom-designed finishes and furnishings, all imported from Bali. Lattice House was built and has been lovingly maintained as my home, and you will feel as though it is your own private paradise for your stay.

You will have an onsite manager/concierge and an onsite chef to take care of your ground transportation, activities, catered meals, and restaurant reservations, so that you can spend all your time just relaxing and enjoying your stay.

Lattice House is conveniently located half-way between Dominical and Uvita, right off the coast highway. You won’t have to spend your valuable vacation time driving up and down mountain roads to enjoy incredible views and privacy. The reserve encompasses large park-like spaces, orchards, and jungle, with trails leading to numerous streams and waterfalls. In any direction, you see only white water coastline, mountains, or rain forest. On any given day, you may see and hear howler and white-face monkeys, coaties, tayras, agouties, sloths, toucans, aracaries, hummingbirds, parrots, and dozens of other bird species, all from the house decks.
Lattice House is a spectacular place, and I am happy to share it with our guests.

The master king bedroom, one queen bedroom and two full baths are on the main level; two bedrooms (one queen, two twins or one king) and a full bath are on the lower level. There are two sofas in the living room that can be used as additional beds.

Lattice House has all the amenities you expect in a luxury home and much more: partially covered total infinity pool with heated jacuzzi; four covered patios and decks; air conditioning in all the bedrooms; slate and marble floors and bathrooms; lattice work and hardwoods from Bali; outdoor master bath with copper soaking tub; lower floor walk-in outdoor shower; copper and stone sinks; fully equipped, stainless steel kitchen; beautiful furnishings, artwork and accessories.

Lattice House is a unique house in a very special property. We look forward to sharing our piece of paradise with you.

Keywords: House, views, reserve, villa, infinity pool, beach, concierge

Property manager

Patricia (Pat) Williamson
Premier Host

Languages

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Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool is right outside living area and unguarded.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mexico and Central America

Map
Dominical, Puntarenas

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬7 min drive
  • Scala
  • The Bakery
  • ‪Sibu - ‬6 min drive
  • Pizza Time

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach. ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Private Nature Reserve. Stunning coast views. 3 minutes to the beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Playa Hermosa and within 6 miles (10 km) of Catarata uvita and Secret Lau Pool. Playa Dominicalito and Punta Uvita are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

This property was even better than expected! Our family of seven, ranging in age from 11 - 78 years old, used this as our home base to explore the area, from Manuel Antonio down to Uvita. We fished, walked the whale tail, hiked Nauyaca Falls, and explored beaches, and the Lattice House location was perfect! We also spent alot of time at the property, between exploring the orchard, watching wildlife that visited each day, and relaxing in the pool and hot tub area, with beautiful ocean views. The house is extremely well-stocked and the property manager, Ana, is quick to respond to any questions and provide recommendations for the area. I would 10/10 return to Lattice House!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Everything from start to finish was wonderful...the pics of the house, although amazing,, don't do it justice. Ana was super helpful and the country was gorgeous
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most beautiful property!

You will never stay anywhere more beautiful! It is your own paradise. The house is perfect. Ana, the concierge, is so welcoming and helpful. She helped us plan everything we did and answered our many questions. Being able to rely on Ana's help, not having to research every detail was a true vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khym K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing wildlife

We loved staying here. Ana was very welcoming and responded quickly to any questions we had. Lots of wildlife sights, tranquil location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Once in a Lifetime Trip

As soon as we turned off the road and passed through the property gate I knew this was a special place. Winding through manicured grounds, orchards, and tropical plants, one gets the impression that something exceptional is about to happen. The house, though well appointed and fully functional, is just a backdrop to the fabulous property on a 65-acre private nature preserve. While the more adventuresome young folks hiked to the waterfall nothing was lost on those who just wanted to sit by the pool, enjoy the scenery, and watch the native birds, animals, and reptiles who had free range of the property. We took several wildlife tours but other than sloths and crocodiles didn’t see much that we weren’t able to experience at the house (and without the crowds)!The house manager, Ana, was fabulous and she and her staff were very responsive to minor issues. She recommended activities and made the arrangements, had a rental car delivered, and was constantly in touch. We had Chef Koko prepare several meals and he and they were great (get the passionfruit pie!).The property is located 10-15 minutes from two small towns, Dominical and Uvita. There are great restaurants close by, and the kids enjoyed taking surfing lessons. This is a once in a lifetime kind of experience-DO IT!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

Located near many great restaurants and a short drive to a nice beach. Wildlife around the house including onsite hiking trails. Air conditioning in the bedrooms. Availability for onsite private Chef and an extremely helpful concierge. Perfect and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures can’t do it justice

The property is amazing and gives big White Lotus vibes! All the listing photos do not do it justice. The indoor/outdoor design of the house made being out enjoying the pool and view the highlight of our days. The staff/helpers made many great suggestions without being pushy. We used the Chef service for three dinners because Chef Koko was great to work with and made really lovely dishes for us. Ana, again was great to work with and knows her stuff. She was very helpful with logistics like transportation, provisions and tours. I need her for my own home
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on earth

We stayed for 5 nights with three couples aged 33 to 79. The understated elegance and way of bringing outdoors indoors was truly breathtaking. The ease of getting to either Dominical or Uvita was so easy, the hard part was deciding where to enjoy a meal out with so many choices. We did utilize the private chef on our first night and would highly recommend. So nice to arrive and not have to figure out where to grab dinner or have to get groceries and cook. We had a rental car delivered, thanks to Ana, and the process was seamless. While we were there we participated in a mangrove boat tour, the atv tour, and zip lining. All were amazing and everyone throughly enjoyed. When we weren't out exploring we enjoyed just sitting by the pool and taking in the scenery. The bird watching from the master bedroom deck was superb! Would 100% stay again. Thanks for an amazing family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & a wonderful stay!

The house is extraordinary and we had a wonderful stay. The concierge Ana is exceptional and very helpful with everything from tours to surfing lessons to dinner reservations…
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family Costa Rica getaway

Our family had a fantastic stay at this beautiful house. Close to so many fun activities. Ana was the best concierge and arranged everything for us. She had so much patience with our large family group and several changes we had to make. We all completely enjoyed 2 dinners cooked by Alexandra. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lattice House

The house and property are great
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lattice House was stunning

Amazing property and grounds! The support from owner and managing staff was excellent. Loved all of it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax

A really beautiful property. We did some travel but spent a lot of time relaxing at the house as it was so perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lattice House

A beautiful home and property. We saw many animals and beautiful birds. A very peaceful, relaxing location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

samion s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, incredible views

The house was in very clean and everything was in working condition, the jacuzzi was in perfect working condition and got hot very quick, which was a huge bonus. The beds were comfortable, sheets were soft. Toucans and monkeys visited us daily… What a great spot. One of our best stays in Costa Rica so far… thank you 🙏
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing in Paradise

Our stay at the Lattice House exceeded our expectations! It is a beautiful property in a great location. The hike to the waterfall was a highlight. The property manager, Ana, was very helpful and took care of all our needs. The meals cooked by the private chef were delicious. We very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, multi-generational stay

Our group of grandparents, siblings, spouses and kids had a wonderful time at Lattice House. It had the perfect multi-generational space to have alone time and together time. The master bedroom was like a treehouse, it felt right in nature. It was perfect for one of the members of the family, who is low vision, to enjoy being in nature and hearing animals from the safety of the house, without worry of tripping on a trail. We did so many activities and Ana helped every step of the way. We would highly recommend the horseback ride to the waterfall--unique and beautiful! The boat ride was also a fun adventure! Anytime we had a question or concern, Ana responded quickly. We enjoyed adding on the private chef services for two nights and it was so worth the money. Next time we would have the chef come a couple of times spread out over the trip so we could enjoy the leftovers throughout the week--Delicious! We are already dreaming of returning to this special place on earth. When you feel like dragging yourself out of beautiful Lattice House, we recommend Dominical for a cool town vibe and kind folks. We hope to return soon--Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alli A.

Paradise!!!

Lattice House is heaven on earth! The setting and view are breathtaking. It’s the ultimate destination you can imagine. All the activities we did were outstanding and we’re nearby. There are lots of restaurants in the area and beaches galore. We can’t imagine a more spectacular getaway than Lattice House!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Lattice House is just perfect! The most amazing view from so many areas inside & outside the house

A beautiful property from the second you turn in the driveway! The view is breathtaking and the house itself is very comfortable, clean, & beautifully decorated! Plenty of towels & other supplies and a nice welcome basket await. We also had our son who is in a wheelchair with us and found the house to be very accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roman E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Your private nature sanctuary

I have rented more than 10 homes across Costa Rica and with Lattice House I have definitely found my absolute favourite! The house is located in an extremely large private property with a gate down at the main road from where it takes you about 2 minutes to drive all the way up to the house on the private road. In those 2 minutes you drive past the property‘s orchard and lush gardens. Be aware that if you rent Lattice House you don‘t just get a house but you get your own private nature sanctuary that will take you many days to explore! The value for money is simply unbelievable! You can tell this home was built to live in it and not to make profit from it as a rental home. Especially the kitchen is so well equipped that I as a passionate cook found everything that I usually miss in rental homes. The owner is very lovely and the local host is super communicative and friendly. Next to the entrance there is an instruction manual that explains everything. It is written in such an awesome way and with a great portion of humour that I read it three times!On the pictures the pool looks a bit shallow, but I am 175cm tall and the water covered my chin at the deepest point and it was just perfect. And you can enjoy that while having probably the best view on the whale tail beach of Uvita in the area.Even if you are a big group of people there are so many areas where you can enjoy your privacy on really comfortable furniture when you would like to spend some time alone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paraiso!

We were 3 couples - all retired- who spent a week in this amazingly gorgeous house on a preserve of many acres with trails, orchards, flora and fauna. The pool was maintained twice weekly and a real plus. Ana was an attentive and informative help both before and during our stay. We had Alexandra and Juan cook us 2 delicious meals at the house. This is a very special place. I know we will return....
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

una g., Ruskin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating family at Lattice House

From the moment we saw Lattice House on VRBO we fell in love. Little did we know that the actual experience would surpass everyone’s expectations. We travelled with our children and grand daughter to our favorite place on earth: Costa Rica. Lattice House is a spectacular property; easy to find off Rte 34, convenient to everything but special in a way that leaves you with unforgettable memories. A special place that captivated us with all the amenities plus some that you would expect from a well managed, well maintained property. Pure Avida…we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Alexandria, VA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing way to enjoy Costa Rica!

Our group of 9 friends enjoyed absolutely everything about our friends’ getaway here. The house is as beautiful as all of the pictures, and there was nothing missing to make the stay any better. The house was sparkling clean, the bedrooms spacious and comfortable, it was quiet except for the sounds of the animals, and Ana could not be any more helpful or responsive. Having her help makes it easy to enjoy the best of the area. The food prepared by the chef upon our request was always fresh and delicious, and the ease of having a few dinners served at the house was most welcome. We have zero complaints and all hope to return for a future trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

No words

There are truly no words to describe the beauty of Lattice House. From the house itself to the immaculate grounds... it was simply amazing. Ana was fabulous at meeting our needs and special requests ... and did we mention the spectacular animals within steps of the home? Howler Monkeys, Toucans, Caoti... what an experience!! Unparalleled quality... we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of amazing

Lattice House provided the trip of a lifetime. It was an incredible house. The property was meticulously maintained, beautiful yard and pool and the view was out of this world. It was 2 minutes to Playa Hermosa and is by far the best beach. You can rent an umbrella and loungers at the beach and the kids took surf lessons or you can rent a board. Ana helped plan surf lessons, horseback riding on the beach, ATV tours and the private chef. The private chef was great. The meals were delicious and she left the leftovers in the fridge. Everything was seamless and Ana was prompt in any responses - she even scheduled a rental car to be dropped off at the property and booked us a car to and from the airport. She was fantastic. A true vacation of a lifetime. There is not one negative thing I could say about this stay. It is a must for a true stay in tropical paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patricia (Pat) Williamson

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My late husband and I purchased the property in 2000, and finished our retirement home in 2007. We loved the whole 3 year process of working with the Costa Rican and Balinese architects and designers and overseeing the building of our dream home. We originally planned to live there full-time, but that was before 15 grandchildren came along, and we decided to split time between Costa Rica and Houston/Galveston. Unfortunately, he did not live long after Lattice House was completed, and I decided to spend more time at my home in Galveston, near family and friends, and to share my home in Costa Rica with others who will love it as much as I do. I still get to spend about 3 months a year there--mostly in the summer when I can escape the Texas heat! I have wonderful friends there and treasure every minute I am there. We have wonderful times---hiking, swimming, boogie boarding, bird watching, and sharing wonder meals at home and in local restaurants. The picture is from a dinner at Lattice House on my trip last summer--me in the middle rear, surrounded by some of my closest Costa Rican friends who are fortunate to be full-timers, and Michael McCoy, second from the right front, from Bali, who was the primary designer and who continues to send new furnishings. Since that picture, he has had made for me beautiful new coconut dining chairs. Lattice House and Reserva de Achiote are my love, and all the rental income goes to its upkeep and improvement.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I wanted to retire to the tropics and in the early 90's started looking in Costa Rica. We loved the idea that it was so democratic and had no army. The first place we visited in 1993 was Dominical, but at that time there was no paved road from Jaco, and we decided it was just too remote for our later years. We looked all over CR, and by the time we decided no place was as beautiful as the southern Pacific coast, the road had been paved to Quepos and there were a few crucial amenities. We spent 3 years looking at property and finally in 2000 found Achiote, the most beautiful, accessible, and private property in the area. I retired in 2005, and the next day we were on a plane to our paradise.

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