My husband and I enjoyed a 2 week stay at the lovely Casa Antigua. Hoping to find a romantic, private and beautiful setting , as well as a great home - we were lucky and found it all here. Casa Antigua is more than a simple cottage. It was the custom designed home of the owners Marty and Paula and you can feel the love care and "soul" they put into this home.
The rare tropical woods of all the ceilings, doors and some walls and furniture add such warmth and beauty.
Flowing curtains add elegance and romance.
Aside from being incredible hosts (giving us all the privacy and all the help/advice we needed) Paula and Marty have a beautiful sense of design reflected in every detail of this home.
There are 2 living and dinning room areas. One inside with six 6ft screened windows with views of tropical gardens, huge mountains and an ocean view from the dinning table - so even though you are surrounded by mountain views you are always reminded that you are only 10 minutes from several palm tree lined Pacific Ocean beaches, restaurants , shopping and endless activities for adventure ( surfing, kayaking at the ocean, horseback riding on the beach or in the jungle, snorkeling, day trips to Cano Island, Osa Penninsula, Manuel Antonia, and more!) We did a lot with the helpful guidance of our hosts but also enjoyed dining at home, lounging on our outside garden area (also dreamy for star gazing). It was often hard to tear ourselves away from home so we just relaxed.
The breezes are lovely there are three rivers below.
The indoor bathroom (great shower) also has several windows overlooking gardens so you feel as though your are outside while screened in and private.
There is only one other home on this 60 acres and the hiking trails have great views - amazing sunset on top with 360 view of the coastline, mountains, 3 rivers.
We hiked and drove a few times to the great waterfall and natural swimming pool down the road off the main property.
Many great restaurants in the area along the coast - all within 10-20 min.
All you hear on this property are the sounds (and sights) of the hundreds of tropical birds, monkeys and the ocean in the distance (at night)'
The road up is totally safe and bumpy so 4 wheel drive is what you need- also a help in this coastal area.
So if you are looking for the perfect retreat and combination of beauty , privacy and proximity to just about anything you might wish to enjoy you will love Casa Antigua and its hosts!