Lattice House - a Bit of Bali in Costa Rica
Location
Car: Necessary
Zip lining, birdwatching, exclusive access to 60 acres of beautiful grounds,orchards, primary rainforest trails and waterfalls.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2000
About the owner: 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 the Owner Chose Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica:
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.
Contact us
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Photos
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Views of the Whales Tail and all the way to the Osa Peninsula.
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to Lattice House, surrounded by jungle.
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Enter and feel the unique marriage of Bali modern and Costa Rica natural.
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Enjoy the media center, the beautiful furnishings , original artwork throughout.
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But most of all, enjoy the tropical indoor/outdoor lifestyle.
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And swim in the the partially covered infinity pool day or night, rain or shine.
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to the last pink glow of sunset.
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and copper soaking tub for two.
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Adjoining full guest bath. All baths are stone with stone or copper sinks.
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and one that can be made as twins or a king.
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The next day explore the extensive reserve trails
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to waterfalls and swimming holes.
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Approach the villa through the reserve via the palm-lined drive
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Arriving day or evening---Lattice House welcomes you.
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To the left, the living areas and your first glimpse of the spectacular views.
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Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or let us bring in a local chef.
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Dine indoors or out...always with beautiful views.
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With its ever-changing view , from the rising mists at sunrise...
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The master suite with the morning birding deck, outdoor shower.
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Second main floor queen bedroom with steel safe closet. All bedrooms have A/C.
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Two lower floor bedrooms with ensuite vanities and views--one queen..
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Two lower floor covered patios and another outdoor shower. Second full bath.
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through lush jungle, over streams...
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Or sit on the decks and view the constant parade of tropical birds and wildlife!
VRBO #144776
This listing was first published here in 2007.
Date last modified - Wednesday, September 21, 2016
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