The White House of Costa Rica, Beachfront Architectural Dream

A wonderful house fabulously situated right on an incredible beach -with a beautiful sunset right in front of the house every night.Perfect to relax -great yoga classes next door and great massage .

Santa Teresa has excellent restaurants, brilliant surfing and is very relaxed and friendly we loved Cafe Social for brunch .The house was the star -we cooked ,laughed ,made cocktails and walked along a perfect empty beach every morning and evening -it will transform you and your guests ..its my happy place

A UNIQUE STUNNING RELAXING EXCITING MULIPLE RETURN KIND OF PLACE

YOU SIMPLY CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THE WHITE HOUSE

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.

My wife & I stayed at The White House for 2 weeks for our honeymoon. We have pretty high standards when we travel. We live in NYC & frequently travel outside of the U.S. Our trip to The White House in Santa Teresa was absolutely fantastic. Mario & the staff at Pranamar were top notch. The house was gorgeous, well maintained, clean & had an unbeatable view. Waking up every day & listening to & watching the waves while on our massive 2nd floor terrace was like a little slice of heaven. The private beach is absolutely beautiful with amazing tidal pools that turn into warm bath tubs at low tide... you can't beat watching the amazing sunset from your own personal tidal bath tub! There is also plenty of tree cover & a very comfortable hammock. We would lounge in the sun all day, slowly drink wine & read our books. On the days we chose to do activities Mario & company were there to make it all happen... horseback riding, hiking to a stunning waterfall hidden on a private farm, saltwater fishing with a great captain, paddle boarding, surf lessons... all services provided were with good people who made us feel very safe & comfortable. Santa Teresa is a special place & the people at Pranamar help to make it that way. The breakfast at the resort is also fantastic, especially the smoothies. If you're looking for a little adventure & lots of relaxation surrounded by natural beauty & good souls, then the White House (and Pranamar too) is your place.

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.