Tropical Garden Retreat with Private Spa and Plunge Pool

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Enjoy the area

ojochal, puntarenas

Ventanas Beach7 min drive
Tortuga Beach9 min drive
Playa Tortuga11 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Comfortable and private for two guests, Casa Rica is located in a gated 5 acre estate of tropical gardens, fruit trees and exotic plants. The scent of ylang ylang trees perfume the air and the view from your porch is of large Guanacaste trees, exotic flowers, and the jungle faced coastal mountain range. The fruit garden provides a bounty of bananas, starfruit, coconuts, mango, citrus and more.

The interior of the house is Balinese wood, having been designed and built on the island of Bali Indonesia and transported to Costa Rica. The king sized bed is extra comfortable with a a pillow top mattress, and the full bathroom and kitchen bring all the comforts of home. There is a security safe for valuables. The private plunge pool will refresh and is surrounded by deck and steps to the Balinese gazebo. From the porch, the mountain and garden views are beautiful with many birds and butterflies making their home, including morphos - the electric blue butterfly.

The gardens are ever changing with seasonal fruits and flowers at hand for your enjoyment. There are paths throughout the 5 acre estate which will lead you through the botanical zen garden, the Labyrinth, through bamboo groves to the Spa House, the meditation stream, or wherever you wander. You may hear the call of the area resident rainbow macaws, along with many other bird species.

And for those considering a more permanent situation in Costa Rica, we will be happy to guide you to trustworthy people who can show you available property in the area.

No 4wd vehicle is necessary to access this property. This retreat will feel remote, but is convenient to activities the area has to offer.

This area of Costa Rica is ideal for lovers of gourmet cuisine with a number of the area's finest restaurants. There's also a popular French bakery nearby with delicious breads, and a Licorcia for those looking for special ingredients to cook at home.

Just 5 minutes away is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches, Ventanas Beach, and the popular surfer's beach in Dominical, is approximately 30 minutes north. The newly built San Buenas Golf Course is 10 minutes away, and many other local attractions are close by; horseback riding, zip lines, off shore fishing and boating, etc.. For book lovers there is a library within walking distance.

A perfect retreat, honeymoon hideaway, or for the solitude of one, Casa Rica is a place which can be a comfortable home base for exploring the riches of Costa Rica, or a private hideaway to rest and revive.

Keywords: vacation home, casita, spa

Property manager

sharon

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ojochal

This holiday home is located in Ciudad Cortés. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topolandia and Parque Reptilandia. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

ojochal, puntarenas

What's nearby

Ventanas Beach - 7 min drive
Playa Ballena - 8 min drive
Tortuga Beach - 9 min drive
Playa Tortuga - 11 min drive
Uvita Beach - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Ballena Bistro - 12 min drive
Mirador Los Manglares. - 9 min drive
Fusion Restaurant & Bar - 6 min drive
Térraba - 6 min drive
Stan's Café - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Garden Retreat with Private Spa and Plunge Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Garden Retreat with Private Spa and Plunge Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Garden Retreat with Private Spa and Plunge Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Garden Retreat with Private Spa and Plunge Pool located?

Situated in Ciudad Cortés, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Playa Garza and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tortuga Beach and Playa Tortuga. Ventanas Beach and Marino Ballena National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn Berry J.

17 April 2024

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

Stunning property and grounds

A wonderful villa and lovely grounds. So beautiful and peaceful. Sharon was a perfect host.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn G., VA BEACH

22 March 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wish I had known.......

Wish I had known there was NO Air Conditioning in this small retreat. No where anywhere was this indicated and it most definitely should be. If not for sheer comfort, then perhaps for people with health issues. When we were visiting, the weather was it the upper 90s. My husband and I are very active and after full days of hiking, we came back to a place all closed up and when you open the doors, it was hotter inside than outside - there was no relief at all - except to go sit outside in the dipping pool. My husband had to get up at all hours of the night to go sit in the pool to cool off. We had to leave our stay early and go stay in a hotel. I will also note that there is no grill, no microwave, no oven, no "stove" (a 2 burner cooktop), no books, no entertainment in the place whatsoever - these were all mentioned in the amenities. Plus side: The acreage it sits on is very beautiful. It is very lush, green, full of trees and flowers of every kind. It has a meditation pavilion, labyrinth, trails, etc. It is peaceful and quiet and close to many activities. So, if a tiny mini-split unit was put in, it would be so much more enjoyable. I live in a very warm climate in the United States, but I found staying in a small place in a very, very hot environment that I am not use to, most uncomfortable. I am the type of person who never, ever complains - I am just stating how it was so that perhaps others who may not be able to handle stagnate heat can think it through.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landon C.

12 March 2024

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

Magical Place

Our stay was nothing short of magical. This location is the perfect place to experience Pura Vida in full. Thank you for being such an amazing host. Your property is truly 10/10.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

6 February 2024

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

Totally pleased

What an incredible property. Everything was just as stated. I could not have asked for anything better.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene S., Laramie, Wyoming

25 January 2024

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

Private get away

My husband and I stayed for four nights. Location was easy to find. Check in process was easy as well. Cute little private cabin. Lovely property overall with 5 acres of walking trails and gardens available to the guests. For the most part the property was as described. The listing indicated a grill but there was none on arrival. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and silverwear but cookware was very slim. There was one skillet and two small saucepans for meal prep. There were no larger bowls or containers to use for anything like mixing salads or side dishes and there were no containers for the storage of any leftovers. This did change our plans for eating during the 4 days that we stayed here. We had hoped to be able to grill and make a salad or side dish since it was clear from the listing that the indoor kitchen space was smaller with just a two burner cooktop. A grill also would have been beneficial because here on the Pacific side of the country near the beach, it was very hot during our stay. This property had a wonderful fan but no air conditioning so outdoor cooking options would have been very beneficial. We ended up eating out for our time in Ojochal instead. The private pool is very nice and we took advantage of it on several occasions. The property felt very secure and the addition of a safe for valuables was much appreciated. Overall this was a really cute place to stay and Rob and Jen, our direct contacts on the property, made us feel very welcome.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by sharon

Originally Mac is from Texas and Sharon is from New Jersey. We met on the island of Andros in the Bahamas, and fell in love 'underwater' in the blue seas. That was many years ago and we've since traveled the world, and have found our home here in beautiful Costa Rica.
Having lived for some years in Bali Indonesia, we were enchanted by the feel and beauty of the island, and have tried to bring a taste of that to our home here. Casa Rica in fact was built in Bali and transported here to Costa Rica.
The Costa Rica lifestyle is laid back and the locals are friendly and welcoming. We love the remoteness and incredible scenery, plus the eclectic community Ojochal has to offer. Really great restaurants too!
Casa Rica, Casa Bambu and Palm Spa are a dream come true for us. We enjoy spending our time doing projects on the property, making it a more enjoyable place to spend our time and share with travelers.
Pura Vida!

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