The White House of Costa Rica, Beachfront Architectural Dream

A UNIQUE STUNNING RELAXING EXCITING MULIPLE RETURN KIND OF PLACE

YOU SIMPLY CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THE WHITE HOUSE

I enjoyed my 2nd trip to The White House (within 5 years) and enjoyed every minute, especially this past November 2016. The house is private upon entry to the property but the magical moment happens when you walk into the giant sized front door...The vast open floor plan space with the killer view of the tropical grounds, which leads you to your beachfront oasis, just for you to enjoy, whatever beach activity your hear desires...

The vibe of this home is modern, high-end architecture with simply appointed Costa Rican flavor in décor, enhanced with the cool vibe artwork (local artist Zwart) in almost every room, which reminds you that you are at high-end beach house. The flow of this home is open and the perfect place for enjoying cozy gatherings, of all kinds.

Conveniently, within a short walk to the next door property, is a peaceful Yoga/Restaurant retreat. If you don't want to cook, they provide meals served (with bar) at the beautifully tropical, all wood restaurant, any time of day. Also, any accommodations can be customized for your pleasure, so no worries on what to do while visiting The White House.

I plan on returning again next year, to get my fix of the Costa Rican relaxation time, I enjoyed so much.

Overall, a very COOL vibe, tropical sanctuary, to rest, relax & enjoy life, indeed...

This is the place where I step-off the grid of big-city life and a stressful job. Santa Teresa. The White House is the perfect retreat to take a group of friends or family. Ladies on a trip can get their daily yoga in right next door at Pranamar or "sip in the sunset" poolside. Gents on a trip, can surf at one of the world's best beaches, a quick walk away at Hermosa. Take a fishing boat out for the day in nearby Mal Pais. Come back to the house and cook it up - the dining table seats 8-10.

Not to mention, being an event planner by trade I have noted, the house is uniquely set-up perfectly to host a small to mid-size wedding or special event. The way the kitchen is designed, the entry, the view and the back lawn facing the ocean, suitable to bring in tables and seat away. Use the Master suite for the bride/groom + family and the two villas for the wedding party. If you need catering, there are many wonderful chefs in town. Ask Mario, the house manager for my specific recommendations. Then hire me as your event producer - as I will fly down from the states. I know all the locals and speak the language. ~your bon vivant.

We are frequent travelers to the Central America and the Caribbean, but this was our first time in Costa Rica. This is a beautiful country, with beautiful people -- inside and out. In short, nothing could be more befitting a place than The White House of Costa Rica.

The pictures and descriptions of The White House simply don't do it justice. There is a certain air about this beautiful home that transcends images and words. There is no way not to relax – to put the craziness of the "real world" behind you as you open the giant, hardwood door and cross the threshold into this post-modern masterpiece.

Upon our arrival, we were greeted with open arms by Tanîa, who went above and beyond our expectations by assuring the refrigerator, pantry and water cooler were stocked exactly to our request. Her presence during our visit would prove invaluable as she happily arranged for excursions, taxis and the general needs of our party of eight throughout our visit. She and the rest of the staff made us feel at home and are reason enough for a return visit – sooner than later.

The house is elegant yet livable, comfortable, and nicely appointed and we loved the artwork. Need a break from the heat? The air conditioning works perfectly. For most of us, the swimming pool and evenings on the beach watching the sunset was the perfect foil to the Costa Rican sun. I understand there is a television in the "TV Room," but I can't imagine wasting a moment of the amazing surf, sandy, trees, wildlife, swimming pool and sunsets to turn it on.

Want to get out of the house for a bit? There are plenty of fun shops, restaurants and watering holes to fit any budget or taste. Most of the locals we met spoke very good English, and those who didn't were patient with our broken Spanish. To round things off, portions are plentiful and everything is reasonably priced – particularly for a tourist economy.

One exception for us was the restaurant next door. Pranamar's decor and ambiance is second to none. You should experience breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the reflecting pool at least once. This place is tranquil and romantic, but for our taste, the service and food quality is lacking for the price point.

Our stay lasted one week, but the experience will last a lifetime. If you’re planning a visit to Costa Rica, you should stay at The White House. The country is hot, the house is as cool as it gets, and the people will have you missing this place the moment you leave.

If you've been searching for places in Santa Teresa/Mal Pais, look no further - this place was AWESOME! My boyfriend and I had been looking for places to rent for a few weeks and we kept running into issues w/ the owners, but FINALLY, we came across this gem! There was a group of 4 of us (two couples) and we stayed in one of the detached back units which was absolutely perfect for us. The place looked exactly as it was advertised on the website - if not better. Super clean, great location (literally steps from the beach and a short ride from town), modern, nicely decorated (I especially loved the driftwood art on the walls from the local Zwart Cafe in town) and all the amenities you would need - including the AC (A MUST)! The outdoor shower was also a big hit - especially to rinse after a day at the beach! Not only was the place fantastic, but the property manager/host, Tania, was AMAZING! She was super helpful in answering all of our questions before arrival, and even helped us plan out our activities. Once we arrived, she checked in daily and made sure we were all set - we honestly have her to thank for such an amazing time! She helped us rent ATVs for one day - which we ended up extending through the week - I would highly recommend those for anyone traveling to this area - the ATVs make it much easier to get around and it's an awesome way to explore the area. We rented a car to get down to Santa Teresa from San Jose, but we wish we would have returned it in town and picked it up the day we were leaving to save on cost. I would also highly recommend you go to dinner at Koji's down the street from the White House - honestly, hands down, the best sushi I've ever had - literally melts in your mouth! If possible, go twice... we regret not going there again! All in all, I would definitely recommend the White House to family & friends - really anyone looking for an adventurous and beautiful vacation:) It's not the easiest place to get to, but once you're there, it's absolute paradise. Maybe even the best kept secret in Costa Rica:) I will definitely go back one day - and next time bring all my friends and family and rent the bigger house - I just hope it stays somewhat a secret:) So do yourself a favor and rent this place -I promise you won't regret it! Thanks again to Tania, Mario & the White House for an amazing time!