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NEW YEARS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE! BEST VALUE IN A FAMILY VACATION IN COSTA RICA.

Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and an outdoor pool

Aerial photo of the property El Castillo De Esparza - 33,000 sq ft

Two level Main Living room Salon from Entrance. Pool table & bar on second level

Spa and Fitness Tower pacific ocean views

Large Pool with a swim up bar and Jacuzzi Hot Tub, Water volleyball net

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

11 bedrooms13 bathroomsSleeps 3033000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet friendly

Place, Puntarenas Beach
Place, Playa Boca de Barranca
Place, Caldera Port
Airport, Tambor (TMU)

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 2 -Grand Vip Suite - Main House, Ocean and Mnt views

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - Main House Deluxe Suite, garden view

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Main House Deluxe Suite, Tropical views

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 - Pool Guest house 1, Tropical views

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6 - Pool Guest House 1, Tropical views

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 7 - Pool Guest House 1, Tropical views

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 8 - Spa Guest House 2, Tropical view

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9 - Spa Guest house 2, Tropical views

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 10 - Spa Guest House 2, Tropical view

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 11- Main House

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom Grand Master Suite - Main house, ocean and mnt views

1 King Bed

Convertible areas

3 Double Futons, 2 Cribs and 1 Child Bed

13 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- Master Grand Suite, Main House , great lighting

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 - Vip Grand Suite, Main House, Marble Bathroom,

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3 - Main House Deluxe Suite, Marble, Large

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 5 - Pool Guest House 1, Marble, Large

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6 - Pool Guest House 1, Marble ,Large, Linens

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7 - Pool Guest House 1, Marble, Large

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8 - Spa Guest house 2, Marble tile

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 9 - Spa Guest House 2, Marble, Spacious

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 10 - Spa Guest House 2, Marble, Spacious

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 11 - Main House , Beautiful Tile, Large

Toilet

Bathroom 12 - Pool House Shower, Dressing room, Large

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 13 - Spa Tower

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - Main House Deluxe Suite, Marble, Large

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

NEW YEARS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE! BEST VALUE IN A FAMILY VACATION IN COSTA RICA.

EL Castillo De Esparza also known as the "Castle" is famous amongst the rich and famous and now available for rental. El Castillo De Esparza is the most prestigious, luxury Private Estate/villa (El Castillo De Esparza) in Costa Rica. This secure, private estate (over 45,000 square feet) is perfect for romantic getaways, family reunions, friend getaways, corporate retreats, celebrity rental, incentive travel, weddings, and events. Enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the Pacific Ocean beyond!

El Castillo De Esparza features 2 large multi-room suites and 8 spacious bedrooms. It can easily accommodate groups from 2 to 30! Luxuriate in the private pools, large hot tub, 175' water slide, golf chipping and tennis court. A private spa is located within the walls and more!

One of the most famous landmarks in Costa Rica originally owned by a Belgian Contessa, the Main House of El Castillo De Esparza was designed by a noted German architect who created the various spaces using Costa Rican hardwoods and artisans.

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Keywords: Estate, The Castle main house is 25,000 sqft, central air condition plus 2 guest houses, 10 bedrooms 10+ bathrooms, Spa, 2 guest houses, 175' Waterslide, pool with swim up bar, Full-time staff of 10 (all have been employed with us 10+ years), Chef Nicholas to prepare 3 meals a day, concierge, bartender, 2 housekeepers daily with turndown service, ground keepers Huge pool and jacuzzi, fitness equipment, Tennis/basketball court, chipping/putting golf greens, Life-size Chessboard, organize your own private fireworks or bands to dance the night away. Beautiful sunsets on one of our two verandas overlooking the Pacific Ocean, lush tropical landscape with waterfalls and fountains throughout, enjoy the sights and exotic wildlife sounds of Costa Rica.

It is difficult to calculate the pricing of large group accurately through VRBO pricing so please contact us. Let us know how many persons are in your party so we can give you the exact pricing. This rate is less than the best hotels in Costa Rica...and you get exclusive use of the entire property....fully staffed by ten professionals including our award-winning Chef and a Concierge!

Basically, figure a COST OF 220- $240 PER PERSON per night depending on the size of your party. Please contact me for exact rates for the size of your group as the matrix on this website does not allow us to always publish the lowest possible rate. For example, the rate for 2 is less than the rate for 30! Our rates vary on the time of year and the size of your group, but even with all our amenities, you will pay a lot less than if you were booking hotel rooms at Costa Rica's best hotels. And you don't have to go out to dinner at high priced restaurants when you have your own executive Chef prepare three meals a day to your requests using only the freshest of ingredients, fine meats, fish and shrimp, fresh local vegetables and fruits, something different every day..
Your clothes washed and pressed as appropriate on the same day!

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Espíritu Santo

Located in Espíritu Santo, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Caldera Port and Puntarenas Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Puntarenas Beach and Playa Boca de Barranca. Traveling with kids? Consider NATUWA, Macaw Conservation Sanctuary and Balneario Las Musas. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Esparza, Puntarenas

What's nearby

Puntarenas Beach - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
Playa Boca de Barranca - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Playa Doña Ana - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
Caldera Port - 23 min drive - 20.6 km
Puntarenas Pier - 31 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

Tambor (TMU) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Tábaris - ‬19 min walk
‪Soda Panchito - ‬3 min drive
‪Restaurante Enis - ‬8 min walk
‪Bar La Deport - ‬3 min drive
‪Pizza La Nona - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW YEARS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE! BEST VALUE IN A FAMILY VACATION IN COSTA RICA. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is NEW YEARS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE! BEST VALUE IN A FAMILY VACATION IN COSTA RICA. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at NEW YEARS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE! BEST VALUE IN A FAMILY VACATION IN COSTA RICA.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW YEARS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE! BEST VALUE IN A FAMILY VACATION IN COSTA RICA.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is NEW YEARS WEEK NOW AVAILABLE! BEST VALUE IN A FAMILY VACATION IN COSTA RICA. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Puntarenas Beach, Playa Boca de Barranca, and Playa Doña Ana. Playa Chacarita and Mata de Limón are also within 9 mi (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Mar 28, 2019

Spectacular Venue

A Private Villa with spectacular amenities to accommodate up to 20 or more guests; excellent cuisine; amazing adventures; wonderful staff; Great place for special occasions with family and/or friends.

10/10 Excellent

Karen F., Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Feb 8, 2023

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

This place is spacious and gorgeous and takes the Pura Vida motto to heart. It easily accommodated our large group of 16 adults. The staff were helpful, happy and part of our family by the time we left. Our dirty laundry magically disappeared and returned clean and folded or hung. We made use of all the outdoor amenities like the water slide, pool, hot tub, putting green, and tennis court. Our mornings started with coffee on the veranda and then a full breakfast was served buffet style. We had lunch on the veranda or by the pool. We had drinks on the upper terrace at sunset every night. Then we went to the dining room for some of the best meals we have ever had. Live entertainment and a day trip were arranged for us. We simply could not have asked for more. This was a visit to remember for the rest of our lives.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

Aug 2, 2019

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

Everything we could hope for

Our stay was awesome! We had 15 people and there was more than enough room for everyone. There were even empty bedrooms. I can't say enough good things about the staff. They were there to take care of everything for us. Transportation was arranged even with our last minute plans. The food was the best. The chef even made a HUGE birthday cake for our birthday celebration. Ana made sure we had everything we needed and even had a local children's dancing group come in and perform for us. Josue went with us when we left the property as the perfect tour guide. He even took us to a local spot to swim under a huge waterfall. Everyone had a great time and we all want to go back. We go on trips with our family each year. This was one of the best. And the service cannot be topped!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

May 16, 2018

Stephanie K.

El Castillo de Esparza was a dream come true vacation!!! It was a once in a lifetime vacation where we didn’t have to worry about one thing for the entire week! Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner were prepared and served to us everyday for the entire week. We had a Full-time Bartender throughout the day that would prepare whatever type of drink we asked for and would make any type of kids drinks when asked :)! The staff cleaned all bedrooms and bathrooms daily and had same day laundry service when needed! It was super easy to set up tours throughout Costa Rica! Transportation was arranged for us, a staff member came with to help when needing anytime of translating through Costa Rica. A few tours we did were Zip Lining in the Rainforest, Monkey Beach, and Crocodile Tours. All we would recommend and do again! This is the perfect spot for any type of family vacation where you can truly enjoy and relax without having to worry about anything. Our kids had so much fun and were always entertained :)! The staff was amazing, very attentive and super nice! You could tell they truly wanted you to have an amazing vacation. The food was incredible, the Chef was amazing and was able to prepare meals for both kids and adults. Made the kids special desserts every night! We also brought extended family and the castle was so big that each person had there own space and could easily mingle or relax. I give this place 5 stars and hope to come back every year!

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

May 8, 2019

Amazing Hideaway Property

I have visited this amazing property several times over the years with good friends for a long weekend of kicking back in a warm climate during the miserable tail end of a New England winter. This is a great place to do exactly that. Our group of friends have visited for purely fun times with our wives and also been down for an annual economic summit with business colleagues. Either way, it is pretty near impossible not to relax and de-stress here whether here for personal time or to solve the worlds economic challenges. The property has something for everyone; tennis, a beautiful pool with swim up bar, a crazy water slide (yes, a bunch of 50-60 year old guys flying down the water slide did happen), a lovely poolside building for lunch (seats 20 or more) and a multi-level chip and putt with 6 hole locations. Inside the main house there is a media room, poker room, library, billiards table and a dining room on the outdoor portico looking over the distant bay. The staff will arrange day trips to rain forests, deep sea fishing out of several local ports, boat trips up the many rivers full of crocks and tropical birds, zip lining, historic properties and shopping. That said, while we have gone out and done many of these fun things; there are years when we just hang out and enjoy the property playing mini golf, putting contests, poker games, tennis and floating in the pool with a Dark n’ Stormy and a fine Cuban cigar. Leaving the best for last, the staff at this property are AMAZING and very attentive to all the guests. The swim up bar is always manned and dinning can be coordinated with the head of household. The cuisine is world class and most everything we enjoyed were locally sourced and thus very fresh. I cannot begin to say enough about the chef at this property. He and his team are prepared to provide you with everything from a pig roast to fresh fruits used in concert with local seafood/lobster/; wonderful soups both hot and cold; homemade breads and desserts; breakfast lunch and dinner are always a treat. If you have something special you would like the kitchen to prepare; you can count on a wonderful dining experience. If you are interested in getting away from the madness of the tourist crowds and looking to spend some quality time with friends and family or if you are looking to combine business and relaxation in a beautiful place; this is just that place.

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Jan 5, 2019

Wonderful holiday

Uniquely beautiful tropical hillside location. Amazing pacific views, spectacular sunsets, attentive friendly staff and great food. Thanks so much!

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

May 15, 2018

A real vacation! Would highly recommend!

A very relaxing vacation. From the moment you arrive and are greeted by the amazing staff handing out cold drinks you know you’re in a special place. There’s no stress and everything is right there...dining, tennis, pool, games of all kinds, great movies, a wonderful masseuse and lovely areas to read and unwind. Went with friends and we all loved it and look forward to returning sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

May 4, 2018

My daughter and I had an amazing stay at Esparza

I travelled to Castillo de Esparza with my 12 year old daughter and promised her a fairy tale vacation in a Castle. The staff and experience at the Castle was five star and made us both feel like Princesses! All of our meals were made to order and the staff helped my daughter collect mangos from the beautifully landscaped property. On the last night of our stay, the chef made a custom cake with a horse design for my daughters upcoming birthday. The cake rivaled anything I could have bought for her in Manhattan. We spend gorgeous sunny days swimming in the pool and she spend hours on the massive waterslide. We took trips to go ziplining and to see the crocodiles. One day we went horseback riding on a nearby black sand beach; the ride included a path through a mangrove jungle. It was amazing! All of the tours were recommended by the staff; who had personally experienced each of the adventures. I felt completely safe entrusting myself and my daughter to these adventures knowing the Castle staff had vetted their quality. One of our favorite activities was visiting a nearby jungle area where you could feed monkeys, with fruit prepared by the Castle staff, and walk along the awesome beach. At night we watched movies from the extensive in-house selection and played pool and billboards in the beuatiful living room. We’ve been to many Caribbean destinations and Costa Rica and Castillo de Esparza rivaled them all. It’s Paradise.

10/10 Excellent

Susan & Bill H.

May 4, 2018

Exceptional in Every Detail- Truely an Escape

We were completely impressed by El Castillo and its staff. Well worth the trip to CR and to Esparza (easy drive or they can provide pick up/return service). It was indeed a luxurious Castel in the hills. The food was varied and prepared perfectly by the chef, served with style by the friendly staff. All amenities were as advertised and made our stay an escape from the day to day. One night we arranged a fireworks display (staff coordinated), several nights we had local musicians play during cocktails. The putting greens and elevations was so unique. Tennis and/or pickle ball was a blast on the tennis court. We can't say enough other than we will be back next year- we deserve it!

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Apr 9, 2018

Great Family Vacation

The house was great we had 16 family members and had room to spare. Ana was excellent, she made sure we got everything we wanted and had the bus ready for everywhere we wanted to travel and see. Josue went with us on all of our site seeing and was a great tour guide and translator. I would definitely visit again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018