Guest Hook Travel Guides Costa Rica's Southern Zone

MEET YOUR INSIDER ELLEN SAMIEC... On our 7th anniversary, over dinner, we envisioned our dream home, where we would like to retire someday. We easily agreed on the layout and that it would be in nature overlooking water and surrounded by trees. As to the location, well I was thinking on a lake and my husband wanted the ocean! Six weeks later, at a conference, we met a man who, with his wife, had bought the side of a mountain in Costa Rica 10 years prior and was now developing it. Somehow I knew immediately this was our place, especially as I had been to Costa Rica with a girlfriend in the early 90’s and loved it! So we went and visited a few potential lots. I remember ours clearly - it was a hot December day, but with a cooling ocean breeze and an ocean view to die for - I knew it would be our home! We visited many times, staying in various homes in the area, both for the experience and to bring the best to designing our home. We designed the villa with the help of an architect to take advantage of the natural breezes and truly embrace outdoor living and the stunning ocean view. “The spacious poolside terrace is one of our favorite features. French doors open onto a shaded outdoor living area, separate sun-drenched deck and stunning ocean views” Contact Ellen: Simply click any of the buttons below to find out more about Ellen's vacation rental in Costa Rica... Alternatively feel free to call Ellen direct on +1.416.767.2279 And to make it all reality we found an excellent builder, a fellow Canadian, with 20 years experience building custom homes back in Canada. We were fortunate to be his 8th and last custom home in the area before he started his golf course homes project. The spacious poolside terrace is one of our favorite features. French doors open onto a shaded outdoor living area, separate sun-drenched deck and stunning ocean views. With plenty of lounge chairs and natural breezes, it’s a restful place to savor your morning coffee, sunbathe, or get caught up in a good book. All the while, you’ll be awed by the hummingbirds, scarlet macaws, and incredible blue butterflies. When you’re ready for a dip, the private pool boasts scenic views of the Whale’s Tail and the coastline up to Manuel Antonio National Park. The estate is gated and completely private, surrounded by jungle; there are no neighbors in sight! We value our privacy and love the luxury of the private pool whether we are swimming in it, floating on it, lounging beside it or looking over it at the ocean view. It makes for a very intimate setting which is also wonderful to experience and share with good friends. While we are not ready to live here full time, we do take pride in sharing our home and enjoy helping guests feel a little of the magic that we've experienced here over the years! What the Reviews Say:

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