Luxurious 7-bedroom Castle on top of a mountain in Playa Hermosa Costa Rica

Why settle for an ordinary vacation when you can experience an extraordinary vacation in paradise. Journey to a place where the abundance of tropical nature is a stone's throw away, a land where culture and wildlife blend together in harmony, and where land, sea, and sky meet and resonate with an opulent and magnificent luxury villa within the lush landscape vistas of Costa Rica.

Located on top of a mountain in the exotic tropical paradise of Guanacaste, which is known as Costa Rica's crown jewel, Essence of Dreams, which has been nicknamed "el castillo en la montaña" (the castle on the mountain), boasts one of the highest elevations in the area. With the backdrop of volcanoes, mountain ranges, the rainforest, and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, there is no other villa in Costa Rica with these breathtaking views. For those that seek to find their inner peace and true purpose in life defines the name Essence of Dreams. A castle in paradise for you to seek your essence.

Your private residence for the week comes fully staff for the ultimate in luxury so that you feel pampered in paradise.

Intimate open spaces allow for time to ponder along with spacious areas for larger gatherings, this palace in the sky is a treasure to behold. Breath-taking tropical views infused with the luxurious décor will allow you to paint your own canvas.

Finding one's essence, it's the one thing above all else that brings happiness. Come and focus on experiencing a clear vision of your life and your inner core.

At Essence of Dreams, we invite our guests to share and celebrate their experiences while staying with us during your vacation in Costa Rica. From family reunions to yoga retreats, and even wedding destination, Essence of Dreams is your ultimate getaway to escape and immersive in the surrounding majestic beauty. There's plenty to see and do in and around the villa (and beyond) and allows our guests to find, discover, or reconnect with your own personal essence....

Adventure is right outside your doorstep! Immerse yourself in the untamed and natural topography of Costa Rica, a land that is filled with lush tropical rainforest and diverse wildlife. With so much to explore in this vibrant and "wonderous" realm, Essence of Dreams offers plenty of experiences for you and your guests to seek out....whether it's on land, at sea, and even places that require a full day or even overnight expedition. A Costa Rican adventure is calling to you.....

Your core nature or most important qualities are defined as the meaning of finding your essence. It is at that time you find the inner peace of your soul. Is it creating creating treasured moments with family and friends? Is it relaxing while looking at the view of tropical green mountains reflecting off the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean? Is it gazing up at a starry night sky on a private balcony? Is it finding your inner-peace through yoga? Is it to catch-up on movies or playing the newest video game console? Is it to be pampered by a private chef or a masseur? Or is it simply just to escape the hustle and bustle of normal everyday life? At Essence of Dreams.....it's all that and more!

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Essence of Dreams is at the highest elevation (1,200 ft above the coast) in Playa Hermosa, with a picturesque 360-degree view of volcanoes, the rainforest, mountain ranges, and the Pacific Ocean. The 14,000 sq ft. luxury villa sleeps up to 18 guests and is decorated in soft tone colors along with Italian white and gray accent porcelain tile. The villa itself feels like a grand palace as it hosts a gallery with artwork from some of the most famous artists and painters in history. The seven bedrooms are private en-suites and are all named after the renowned painters, with each one adorned with some of the artist's famous masterpieces. Additionally, six out of seven suites have private balconies with ocean views. Also, those looking for local artisans and artists will find a special area in the villa where local artwork will be featured.

​Over 6,000 sq ft of entertainment awaits you and your guests all at the top of the mountain. The villa's third floor (the Sky Deck) features a private Sky Sanctuary that can host seating up to 50 guests for a wedding or corporate retreat. Enjoy drinks and wine at the nearby bar in the Sanctuary as you lounge on the outdoor seating area.

Hear what the guests have to say -
"Absolutely amazing experience for myself and my family! We are a family of 14 and there was never a bad moment! The best family environment and plenty to do - you will LOVE every moment of your stay! They do not miss any detail and will ensure it’s perfect!. You will not find a more patient and loving staff then the ones at Castle in the Sky! The Chef is a true artist with an emphasis on presentation and the food itself! To all the staff - we love you and cannot thank you enough!! Your weeks stay will leave you with a lifetime of new memories."
Jennifer Carroll

All I can say is Essence of Dreams is amazing!! Our friends that haven’t been here were blown away by how awesome the house and view are!! The catamaran was one of the best trips all of us have ever been on!! To top it off we saw whales it was amazing! You staff is wonderful!! We can’t say enough about how great they are!!"
Renee Emrhein

The Villa is gorgeous and we felt very lucky to be there. The decor is beautiful and all of the common areas are large and welcoming. All of the tour experiences were great. The staff were incredible - we felt very spoiled. Chef Gabriel's food was delicious - so much so that we added more meals once we were there over going out for dinner and lunch. We would definitely recommend Essence to others and would definitely consider coming back for another vacation."
Beth Ann Levinson

"We had a fantastic week. The house and staff you've assembled have been truly amazing. We are going to have a hard time going back to traditional resorts after this. The service has been excellent."
Todd Goren