Villa Vigia at Manuel Antonio Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio Park is the most beautiful in Costa Rica, and Villa Vigia is the epitome of tropical luxury living in Manuel Antonio. It’s rare to have such a combination of postcard-quality views, space, complete privacy, and ultimate tropical living, and this is the crown jewel of them all.

The estate is located on the famed Quepos Point, famous in Manuel Antonio for views and luxury homes and hotels. Biesanz Beach is just a 10 minute walk away, and Manuel Antonio beach (Espadilla) is just 5 minutes farther. Although the home has spectacular Read the rest of this entry »

Contemporary Costa Rica home in Guanacaste

Typical characteristics we saw in Costa Rica homes were beautiful natural woods, vanishing edge pools, and magnificent views. This contemporary home takes your breath away when you first enter – you’re captivated by the view.

This home is designed for entertaining and enjoying. Balconies on both levels, and a 2 story great room. Each bedroom is en suite and private.

Monte Paraiso is a master planned gated community with a 24 hour guard – 5 minutes from Playa Hermosa, a Blue Flag awarded beach, on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Papagayo.

15 minutes to lively Playas del Coco with its modern supermarket, restaurants and shops and less than 30 minutes to Liberia International Airport.

View of Peninsula Papagayo from Vistas del Pacifico home

Costa Rica homes ARE selling, especially when they’re priced well. Just 3 weeks ago Tami and I were looking a properties in Costa Rica with our favorite Guanacaste real estate agent. We looked at single family homes, condos, vacant lots and land from $200,000 to over $4,000,000. We looked in Escazu near San Jose, in Manuel Antonio and Esterillos, and from Tamarindo to Peninsula Papagayo. This one was my favorite, in a hillside gated community  in Playa Panama, and offered at $1,350,000 furnished. It wasn’t the biggest or most expensive and it wasn’t the smallest or least expensive, but as Goldilocks said, it was JUST right. 4,000 sq ft of classic architecture, intricate detailing, charming gardens and balustrade-lined terraces overlooking Bahia Culebra – an infinity edge pool, hand painted walls and decor from around the world.  Alas, my dream was shattered when Mike told me earlier this week that “my home” was under contract to someone else.

Villa los Laureles on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica

On our recent trip to Costa Rica, we had the opportunity to experience a stay at Villa Los Laureles. This contemporary home with nearly 5,000 sq ft on 3 acres is located just above the tree line, overlooking the Pacific Ocean between Jaco and Manuel Antonio.  Exceptional privacy awaits at the end of a winding drive up the hill. The 360 degree views are magnificent! Vanishing glass walls allow the inside and outside to merge. You’re surrounded by the beauty of nature and the sounds of birds and animals. Just down the drive is a separate guest house. Nearby you can enjoy world class sports fishing, ziplining through the canopy of trees, or horseback riding along the beach. This property is available for $1,900,000 furnished and is also available for vacation rentals.