The March House is a five bedroom/bath modern minimalist tropical Costa Rica rental beach house with large open-plan living/seating /dining/kitchen areas all flowing seamlessly onto patio looking directly toward beach, just 75 meters away. The five bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, two having large custom baths with views, ceiling fans in each room, and built-in natural cooling airflow, with a fountain and water trough running along east side. Fertile mango, coconut, banana and orange trees abound along with abundant native fragrant flowers.

The bedroom layouts are as follows: • Master bedroom upstairs: super king size bed, en-suite double shower, large double custom made concrete bathtub with beach views, double custom made sinks, lavatory and built in cupboards. • Guest bedroom 2: super king size bed, en-suite custom made concrete bathtub with sunset views, shower, double sinks, lavatory and built in cupboards. Private patio and daybed. • Bedrooms 3 & 4: king size bed, shared large bathroom with double shower, double sink, lavatory and two walk-in cupboards. Private patio and daybed. • Bedroom 5: queen size bed, en-suite shower, sink, lavatory and fitted cupboards.

The kitchen is fully equipped, including large American stainless steel fridge/freezer, eye-level oven and microwave, ceramic hob, dishwasher, juicer, blender, coffee maker, food processor. Full cutlery and crockery for 12 people. Stereo/CD player with connection for iPod.

The living room has an over-sized sofa, large daybed, centre table with mood-light, plenty of open space, louvered doors opening all of south wall to patio, dining area with table for ten.

The patio outside has two oversized reclining cushioned deck chairs, view of palm and mango trees with the beach beyond. The beach is a semi-private cove just 75 meters from patio, with soft white sand, easy walk to ideal swimming, surfing, and fishing spots.

March House is situated in Mal Pais, on the southern Pacific tip of the Peninsula de Nicoya of Costa Rica. The general climate is mild, with an average temperature of 89F (31.7C).  Although there are only two real seasons, both are equally beautiful and suited for travel to March House. In the “Dry” season (Dec to April) it is always hot and sunny with less foliage on the trees. There is little humidity and virtually mosquito free. The “Green” season (May to November) offers more lush vegetation. Most days during this rainy period are sunny and humid before clouds roll in late afternoon to cool things down. It could rain all night, but the morning herald’s sunny skies and that sweet smelling “freshness”.

Most of the land is still covered by trees that grew wild, and Mal Pais has yet to be over-developed as a tourist destination, leaving much of the original landscape intact. There are many conservation programs under way in Costa Rica to preserve some of the pristine jungle, and wildlife that lives there. One of these reserves, Cabo Blanco, is located a short walk from March House (although the actual entrance is farther away), and encompasses 1700 hectares of land. But you can always see and hear wild creatures such as birds, monkeys, tree squirrels, and little scurrying lizards and iguanas everyday at March House, and they do not cause any trouble. Flowering trees and plants are abundant on March House property, as well as mangoes, coconuts, oranges, and bananas… a real bonus when in season.

Mal Pais is really just a small village, which was only "discovered" by outsiders about 15 years ago, and is known mostly for is great surfing. But this is slowly changing, as it is one of the last, great, undeveloped areas left in Costa Rica. March House is set up to remain private and subtly hidden even when more visitors start arriving in years to come, so that its seclusion and comfort are never compromised.

Local Attractions include:

Surfing and Swimming
Our very secluded beach lies right on our doorstep - just 75 meters away - for the adventurous surfer, eager swimmer, relaxed sunbather or keen angler. And if it is snorkelling you are after, the perfect spot is "The Swedish Beach", tucked away behind Sunset Reef Hotel, a brisk 15-minute beach walk.

Mal Pais, and adjacent Santa Teresa, is famous for long stretches of white sandy beaches, perfect for swimming, surfing and boogy boarding. Playa Carmen and Playa Hermosa are world-renowned surfing beaches for everyday use, while Punta Barrigona is awesome when there's a swell. All are just a short drive away, and relatively uncrowded.

Sport Fishing
The Fishermen's village adjacent to Sunset Reef Hotel is THE place to go for fishing excursions and island tours. Simple "Pangas' " can take up to 5 people out for 3 hours or more, either trawling or "bottom" fishing. Yellow Fin Tuna, Red Snapper, Barracuda, Bonito to name just some of the fish you'd expect to catch. Such fun! Our personal recommendation would be to arrange an excursion with Emiliano whom we've used for many years. He is a skilled and very knowledgeable fisherman who speaks English and Spanish. We would be happy to arrange your trip.

There is also a new operation now in Mal Pais. It is the Paradise Reach Boat Charter Company. They operate the latest inflatable rib sport fishing boat with a 150hp outboard motor, equipped with all the latest satellite navigation aids, fishing equipment. Available for charter for just about anything you wish to do including getting to remote surf breaks, trips to the islands (prepared lunch by a trained chef can be arranged), water skiing, and more.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
There are numerous interesting diving spots off Mal Pais Bay, including a deep wreck dive at about 100ft. Among the reef fish there are various types of moray eels, cleaner wrasses, surgeon and angelfish, next to colorful puffer and parrotfish.

Rates

2008

Thanksgiving Week Monday November 24 to Sunday November 30 $1200 per day

Christmas/New Year fortnight Friday December 19, 2008 to Saturday January 3, 2009 $1500 per day

2009
Easter/Semana Santa Friday April 10-Friday April 17 $1500 per day
Thanksgiving week Saturday November 21 Sunday November 29 $1200 per day
Christmas/New Year fortnight Friday December 18 to Sunday January 3, 2010 $1500 per day

All other dates are at a daily rate of $1000
 

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