Guest house

Villa Los Laureles is a contemporary 3 bed/bath ocean view home with 2 bed/bath guest house located in Bejuco which is 1/2 way between Jaco and Manuel Antonio/Quepos.

This unique, newly built home, intervened by Javier Salinas, one of Latin America's distinguished contemporary architects, has amazing 360 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, mangrove, forest canopy, vast rolling hills, and mountains.

Located in the Central Pacific coast, between Jaco and Quepos (just 45 minutes to Manuel Antonio National Park), Playa Bejuco is becoming a sophisticated development area. Due to its close proximity to San Jose and the International Airport- with beautiful beaches, nearby golf course, marina, and world class sports-fishing, the area is attracting investors from around world.

Perched on a plateau overlooking the Pacific, the two homes are situated on 3 acres (12,150 m2), with an abundance of trees and natural landscaping. Visited frequently by monkeys, kinkajous, rabbits, toucans, and a wide variety of other birds, the property is a haven for wildlife. The beach is only a minutes away and boasts some of the best surf in the country, welcoming sounds of crashing waves to accompany the majestic sunsets. It is located right off the highway that goes from Jacó to Quepos; a perfect location with great view.

Construction of the main house is approximately 450 m2, with living/dining room and tea area, lap pool w/deck, three bedrooms including master suite with office/den, three and a half baths, outdoor shower, kitchen w/ brand new kitchen aid appliances, and laundry room. The guest house has 130 m2 of construction, including two bedrooms, deck, living room, kitchen/dining room, and two baths. Both houses come fully furnished and equipped in minimalist tendency.

The property is located on a new compound name Laurel de la India, this compound of 20 hectares will be fenced and a walled entrance with guard’s gate will protect it from strangers. Phase 1 is completed with the presentation of this magnificent private ocean view estate, Phase 2 encompasses modern sustainable condos (1/2 already built and sold) and the last phase is a club house, sell of lots and luxury villas. The house sits on 3 acres of land for itself where more construction could take place, this give the owner the tranquility and private needed and the option to open a private entrance.

The area: Central Pacific Coast
The Central Pacific has many important national and private protected areas. These pristine green zones provide sanctuary for many endangered species. The two most well known areas, Carara National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park, are readily accessible natural laboratories that nature lovers will enjoy immensely.

Carara National Park borders the Tárcoles River. This transitional zone encompasses several ecosystems and harbors an incredible variety of wildlife including the largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica.

Surroundings to the north

Bejuco beach:
Tranquil beach located between the popular beach and surfing towns of Jacó and Manuel Antonio and Quepos, Playa Bejuco is a great location for a vacation on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. Awarded with the ecological blue flag. It also has access to touristy locations such as Jacó which is 15 minutes away and Manuel Antonio National Park only 40 minutes away. It is surrounded by several major developments which include; Rancho Monterrey project, Del Pacifico project, and Costa Reit. With the new road (end of 2007), it will only be 1 hour from San Jose .

Esterillos beach:
Esterillos beach is named after its numerous estuaries (esterillos is Spanish for “little estuaries”). Because of its length, it is divided into two areas: Esterillos Este (east) and Esterillos Oeste (west). Both beaches are ideal for enjoying the ocean, though the waves are strong and constant. Surfing is very popular at Esterillos Oeste. There is also a wide selection of activities and tours that can be done from the area which include: canopy tours, hiking in Carara & Manuel Antonio national parks, whitewater rafting at Naranjo River, horseback riding, sea kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, sailing and fishing.

Hermosa beach:
Situated just five kilometers south of Jacó, is one of the best surfing havens for professionals. Playa Hermosa offers surfers some of the best and most consistent surf breaks in the world. Playa Hermosa holds the International Quicksilver Surf Championships every year in August that literally brings hundreds of expert surfers here from all over the globe.

Jacó Beach:
Jacó beach Costa Rica is one of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica. It's proximity to San Jose, great night life, surfing, central location, unique shops and galleries make. There's plenty of infrastructure, shopping, nightlife and accommodations to provide anything one might want in a beach vacation. The road follows the coast out of Jacó providing spectacular scenery along the beaches. At the top of the hill is a great spot for a final look back on Jacó. A little further is a perfect view looking down on the long expanse of Playa Hermosa.

Herradura beach:

A superb black sand beach with aqua green waters and a palm tree lined shoreline; Playa Herradura is today a tourist hotspot on the Northern Puntarenas coast. Developments as Saint Regis and Los Suenos Marriott are both on the beach in Playa Herradura. The Los Suenos Marriott includes an 18 hole golf course, marina and surrounding condos. Sport fishing charters, visits to Tortuga Island, and romantic sunset tours round out a full fare of water-related activities including snorkeling, wind surfing, and water skiing.

Surroundings to the south

Further south you will find the area of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. Quepos is well known by sport-fishing enthusiasts and the blue water of this coast provides exceptional challenge and excitement for seasoned, as well as occasional, anglers. International bill fishing tournaments in these waters routinely tie and break world records.

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the country, and the most popular among locals and foreigners alike. Several trails lead through dense jungle growth to hidden sandy coves and magnificent lookouts over the ocean and beaches.

Rates

Rental seasons:
• Low season: from March 1st 2008 to November 14th 2008
• High season: from November 15th 2008 to February 28th 2009
• Peak time dates
§ Easter week: Sunday 16th to Sunday 23rd of March 2008
§ Christmas and New Year: Friday December 19th 2008 to Friday January 9th 2009

 MAIN HOUSE LOS LAURELES
o Low season weekly rate: $2200 a week; additional nights at $300 per night
o High season weekly rate: $3000 a week; additional nights at $500 per night

LOS LAURELES COMPOUND (main and guest house)
o Low season weekly rate: $3000 a week; additional nights at $400 per night
o High season weekly rate: $4000 a week; additional nights at $500 per night

· Peak time weekly rates:

LOS LAURELES COMPOUND (main and guest house)
o Easter: $5,500; additional nights at $440 per night
o Christmas and New Year: $5,500; additional nights at $550 per night

· Weekly rates: Rental rate per week; each week has 8 days and 7 nights. Additional nights are charged after 1 week period on a maximum of 6 nights (after the 6 nights, counted as another full week). Prices in US dollars.
* Prices apply for up to 6 adults in the main house, 4 adults in the guest house, and 10 adults in total for the entire compound.
* Additional person at $30 per night (this offer applies just for children and teens). No more than 14 people in the compound paying for extra guests and sleeping in 2 inflatable beds. This is a special offer for families.
* Rental rate includes a full time in-house caretaker and daily maid service. Tips not included.

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