From the moment you enter Casa Fantastica you walk into tropical luxury. This Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica villa has seven bedrooms with seven full and three half bathrooms.  Boasting one of the best and secluded views in Manuel Antonio, it is a rare gem in the world of luxury homes. Casa Fantastica, completed in 2009, is a "Tropical Modern” style resort home that was built by owners that have designed, constructed, and managed the premier rental homes in Manuel Antonio. After eight years of catering to their customer's needs, they built the best, and most desirable vacation home in the area; one that would meet all their customer's expectations, and a little more.

The view that surrounds this setting is nothing less than spectacular. The rainforest is below, stretching to the beach and the Pacific Ocean, which is decorated with the Manuel Antonio National Park Islands and Cathedral Point Peninsula. This huge view is one of the most secluded in the area; there are no other nearby homes or buildings.

Past the white stone and steel wall of the private parking, is a cascading, terrazzo stair that curves through a large, Bermuda grass lawn. A white wall arcs around the yard creating a backdrop to an enormous driftwood trunk and root – the real jungle gym. Towering above are two, bamboo-ceiling roofs that cover the two wings, and 8,000 sq. feet of living space. Thru the wall of windows, fragments of the Pacific Ocean can be seen.

Next to the front door is a wall of water, evocative of the ocean, and molded to mimic the undulating forms of the local “Tico” roofs. The water falls first onto a finger freshening slab, inlaid with an ancient fossilized nautilus, and then spills into a beach-cleaning foot bath below. The 300 lb. rare Almendro wood door glides open to reveal a small water garden of papyrus plants. They frame the spectacular view and are set into an oval, glass bottomed pond that offers a glimpse into the game room below.

The 10,000 square foot, 3 level, 7 bedroom home is divided into two wings. The materials used are glass, rare woods, travertine marble, limestone, terrazzo, custom ceramic tiles, stucco, stainless steel, and copper. The entry level hosts a Grand Salon, 2 outdoor living rooms, 12 seat dining room, outdoor dining area for an additional 12, large bar, 2 half baths, BBQ, gourmet kitchen, a huge Jacuzzi, and a hotel size pool with beach entry and infinity edge. Very large parties can be hosted in this spectacular yet comfortable space. The upper level has three master bedrooms, covered balconies, and one master suite. The lower level has a game room, a gym, a cinema, three luxury bedrooms, and 4 and a half baths. The cinema, gym and all the bedrooms are air conditioned.

To the left of the entrance is the dining room which has travertine marble and "disappearing” walls. The views are of the garden, the pool and the ocean. A round, granite, dining table is 6 feet across, and has 12 celadon leather-backed chairs. There are two, similar granite tables that seat an additional 12 pool side, and can be relocated for large parties. The dining area is separated from the kitchen by a cabinetry wall with an open window that lets you glimpse the house’s private French chef in action.

The kitchen has granite, stainless steel, and Almendro wood counters, with custom cabinets inset with perforated stainless steel. The appliances are restaurant quality, including a large oven, six burner stove, big microwave, 3 sinks, dish washer, large refrigerator-freezer, beverage fridge and 20 bottle wine cooler. The view from the large sink is of the jungle valley, from the stove you look to the ocean and pool where there is a double sized BBQ. The kitchen is designed for catering large parties and is equipped with plenty of flatware, glasses, and dishes. A private chef is always available.

The Salon also has ceiling fans and window walls that disappear to allow for the constant sea breezes. At 1,000 sq. feet, the room is ample in size to provide a large group with either cozy shelter in the event of tropical rains, or just deep shade in the afternoon. There is a 15 foot, leather, faux crocodile, topped bar with seating for 8, a glass fronted fridge, sink, flat screen TV, and DVD player, stereo system with iPod dock, four sofas, 7 generous club chairs, and a marble topped card table with 4 chairs. The room has three wonderful views. One side is 30 feet above the jungle floor and has floor to ceiling glass windows looking into the trees. This is front row seating for the rainforest and all its fabulous wildlife. Another side looks across the garden, and interior stair. In the front, 25 feet of windows completely open to the pool and ocean.

Ten foot glass doors “disappear” (slide) into a wall, and open the kitchen and the dining room onto one of the two covered outdoor living rooms. Cooled by ocean breezes and overhead fans, these are the most popular oases in the house. There is an oversized modular sofa, and deep lounge chairs. The pool water sparkles in reflection across the bamboo ceiling that is 25 feet above. Three enormous eucalyptus columns soar up to copper surrounds inlaid in the ceiling. You can cross the beach to the western side of the house either by wading thru the shallow water of the beach, or by dry land. Here is another outdoor, covered living room with ceiling fan, sofa and chairs. It is located between the “beach” and a lovely glass fronted grand salon.

The upper floor of the eastern side houses the master suite. The large double doors, set with Philippine, crushed bamboo panels open to a room with travertine marble, and frosted glass walls that enhance a panoramic view of the ocean, beaches and jungle. There is a leather, king sized bed, large bar with fridge, sink, coffee maker, and blender, a dressing area, a vanity, and a big balcony with lounge chairs and ottomans. The bed is dressed in 500 count Egyptian cotton sheets, and has both feather and hypo-allergenic pillows. A safe is provided for valuables.

The spa-like master bath is one of a kind, and quite unforgettable. The western wall is all glass and showcases the view of ocean, beach, and islands. Opposing, concrete lavatory slabs are inlaid with fossils, and set like an island in the center of the room. Up two steps is a platform shower that has a large, rain showerhead, hanging from the bamboo ceiling, 12 feet above. The water runs over the green glass tile edge into pebbles that surround the dais. Opposite, is the enormous custom, oval, Jacuzzi bath, made of turquoise, glass tiles. The bath is supplied with tropical soaps and bathrobes. There is a separate toilet and bidet with its own spectacular view of the valley.

On the western side of the top level are three large bedrooms, all with king beds, large closets, Jacuzzi tubs with shower, marble and limestone baths, and shared outdoor balconies. Two of the bedrooms have ocean views and two have jungle views. All the beds have 500 count Egyptian cotton sheets and feather and hypo-allergenic pillows. Tropical soap, bathrobes, and steel safes are provided.

On the western side of the lower level are three more large, jungle view bedrooms. These rooms are 20 feet above the rainforest floor and are wonderful for viewing monkeys and birds. Two bedrooms have king size beds and one has two twins, and a twin sized day bed. (Two of the twins can be made into a comfortable king.) All the baths have large custom tiled showers, and two feature waterfall sinks. The beds have 500 count Egyptian cotton sheets and feather and hypo-allergenic pillows. Tropical soaps and bathrobes are provided as well as steel safes.

During the day, the space is enhanced by an oval of shimmering light, which moves across the floor and walls - reflected from the glass bottomed pond above. The room has a regulation-size pool table, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, darts, flat screen TV, and is surrounded on one side with banquette seating and ocean view.

The gym is 500 square feet and hosts 2 stationary bikes, an electronic treadmill, dial weights, universal machine, mats, and ball. Large windows overlook the jungle valley, and two sides are mirrored. There is also a massage table, and space for private training, yoga or Pilates classes.

The theater has a digital projector, sound system, deep sofa seating for 30, a large fridge, and microwave for popcorn and other snacks. It features a custom purple ceramic floor, and hand blown amber sconces. The property managerment office maintains a library of classic and current films. Newly released films can be rented in nearby Quepos.

Beyond the pond is a curved, infinity edge, beach entry pool, 18 meters long, 10 meters wide. It is one of the largest private pools in the country. There is a magnificent view of the national park and its islands. A row of upholstered lounge chairs rest in the shallow water of the “beach”. The top of a 30 foot palm tree sways next to a 20 person, warm water, Jacuzzi that spills over into the pool.

Casa Fantastica has two housekeepers who care for the home 6 days a week and will see to all your cleaning needs, including personal laundry. There is a gardener and pool man, and a handyman on 24 hour call. A private chef is available. The property management is at your disposal 24 hours a day during your vacation. The concierge and host are available to help make your dream vacation come true. Not only can they arrange tours, transportation, chef, and in house spa services, but they are also very knowledgeable of the Manuel Antonio area and can answer any questions you may have.

The wildlife here is abundant. Monkeys are almost daily visitors, and you can count on seeing at least one of the three local species, be it the Titis, Howlers, or White Faced. Small mammals such as sloth and kinkachoos, multitudes of butterflies, and exotic birds to thrill an ornithologist are all included. The owner of Casa Fantastica also owns an acre of the undeveloped and developed land that surrounds most of the villa. They entire area is planted with species that encourage wildlife visits. Gardens are planted with exotic, tropical specimens and line the public ways.

A break down of the amenities are as follows:

•3 levels, 10,000 square feet
•7 bedrooms: 6 kings, 3 singles
•Master suite: king bed, large bar, fridge, sink, coffeemaker, dressing area, vanity, large balcony
•7 baths with showers, 3 whirlpool tubs, 3 additional half baths
•Sleeps 15-20
•Hotel-size infinity pool, 18 meters x 10 meters, 20-person Jacuzzi
•Game room: pool table, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, darts, flat screen TV
•500 square foot Gym: 2 stationary bikes, treadmill, weights, universal machine
•Cinema: seating for 30, digital projector, sound system, fridge, microwave
•Dining indoor for 12, outdoor for 12
•Bedrooms, Gym, and Cinema are air conditioned
•Full kitchen including 6 burner stove, wine cooler, large microwave, 3 sinks, dishwasher, large refrigerator/freezer
•2 outdoor living rooms, 1000 square foot great room, 15-foot wet bar, double BBQ
•Flat screen TV's, DVD, iPod docking station, stereo, security safes, private parking

Rates

Jan 1 - May 2 $10,000
 
May 2 - Aug 1 $9,420

Aug 1 - Dec 12 $7,872

Christmas  $17,430

New Years  $19,920

Easter, Thanksgiving $11,000

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