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COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA

COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA

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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
Pool and Hot tub
Spa and Fitness Tower pacific ocean views
Large Pool with a swim up bar and Jacuzzi Hot Tub, Water volleyball net

Overview of COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
11 bedrooms13 bathroomsSleeps 303066 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Enjoy the area

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Esparza, Puntarenas
  • AirportPuntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuntarenas Beach20 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaldera Port21 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Boca de Barranca23 min drive

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 Single Beds

Bedroom 11- Main House

2 Single Beds

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

1 King Bed

Convertible areas

3 Double Futons

13 bathrooms

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

+1
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

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

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

Toilet · Shower only

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

COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA

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.

Scroll Down to just above our photos and click the link connecting you to our virtual tour.

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 are likely to pay 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!

Property manager

Henry Denzler

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Espíritu Santo

Located in Espíritu Santo, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. Travelling with kids? Consider NATUWA, Macaw Conservation Sanctuary and Balneario Las Musas. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Esparza, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Puntarenas Beach - 20 min drive
  • Playa Doña Ana - 21 min drive
  • Caldera Port - 21 min drive
  • Playa Boca de Barranca - 23 min drive
  • Puntarenas Pier - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Punto latino - 3 min drive
  • Restaurante Enis - 8 min walk
  • Restaurante Shan Ghai - 2 min drive
  • Soda Las Torrejas - 3 min drive
  • Hong Kong - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COSTA RICA'S PREMIER VILLA 10 BEDROOMS, FULL STAFF, CHEF POOL, SPA located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen F., Baton Rouge, LA, USA

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.

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

Donald M.

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

Donald M.

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

Robert K.

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

About the host

Hosted by Henry Denzler

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I grew up in the Midwest and have had a corporate life and entrepreneurial experience. Now just getting ready to enjoy retirement.....well at least less stressful activities.

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!

Why they chose this property

Costa Rica, aptly described as the Switzerland of Latin America is truly a land of Pura Vida ! The
biodiversity is incredible and with more than 30 microclimates, the variety of activities is incredible. Our villa, located on a mountain close to the Pacific coast enjoys warm days with cooling breezes and does not have the intense heat you find close to the northern beaches of Guanacaste Yet we are only 5 minutes away from the closest beach.

What makes this property unique

We can arrange private carnivals within the property, custom designed firework displays and an array of local entertainment, including some of the top Costa Rican groups, all on the grounds of the villa.
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