Located in the hills of San Martin de Escaleras about 7 kilometers south of Dominical, Costa Rica  Los Portales offers the utmost in privacy and luxury, surrounded by rainforest jungle.

The 5 bed/ 4.5 bath villa is perched on a panoramic point at 1,050 ft elevation. The property on which the house sits consists of 17 acres of jungle of which approximately 80% is virgin rainforest. The large home site offers one of the most outstanding and exceptional 180 degree plus ocean views in all of Costa Rica. Views of the southern Pacific coastline, the Osa peninsula and Cano Island are incredible and reminiscent of Hawaii 25 years ago. The primary forest views are mesmerizing. Sunsets throughout most of the year are world class and the colors explode into the entire horizon. The site offers exceptional privacy throughout. A virtual library of birds, monkeys and other wildlife will visit you frequently. Here you will view birds not just from below, but from above. While you drink your morning coffee on the expansive terrace, it would not be unusual to see whales playing in the ocean below. During the daytime, ocean breezes keep you comfortable and at night the mountain air from behind lets you sleep in comfort without air conditioning. Temperatures on the terrace seldom go below 75 degrees or above 85 degrees year round.

The main house is an exposed lower level, 2-story structure of 6000 sq. ft. Exceptional quality is found in every area of the home. All rooms in the home offer exceptional ocean views. The highest quality cabinetry and woodwork abound. The main level of 4000 sq. ft. has all spacious rooms including living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, laundry, master bedroom with private Jacuzzi bath and walk in closet, 2nd bedroom and a 2nd bathroom. Included on the main level is a 1400 sq. ft. wrap around terrace offering the most exceptional ocean views available. Down stairs are 3 more bedrooms, 2 with King beds and one with 2 twins.

Year round temperatures on the terrace usually range between 75 and 85 degrees. Ocean Breezes keep you comfortable throughout the day. At night the mountains to the rear caress you with cool evening air. The home offers numerous quality features including 20 ft high cathedral ceilings made of 4 x 10 inch Almendros hardwood beams. All upper level rooms offer the cathedral ceiling. A large walk in pantry and separate utility room are conveniently located.

A wide exterior staircase that leads to the pool and a guest suite accesses the lower level. The guest suite has 2 private baths and 3 spacious bedrooms. 2 with king size beds and one with 2 twin beds. The room has several very large murals, hand painted by a European artist. 12-foot high ceilings offer the spaciousness you would expect in a fine home.

The 90 sq. mt. professionally designed swimming pool offers an infinity edge ocean view design. The large stone terrace surrounding the pool offers a spacious entertaining area. A private orchid garden deck is located alongside the lower level offering a relaxing lounging area. On the opposite side is a sunset viewing area with panoramic vistas.

Rates

January 4 through December 21
$4500 per week, $675 per night, 3 night minimum

Please, No children under 10 years of age.

Special Holiday rates:

Arrival December 20 - Departure December 27 $7700 per week, one week minimum
Arrival December 27 - Departure January 3rd $7700 per week, one week minimum

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