Casa Baula

Situated in a NATIONAL PARK, in a gated neighborhood, and directly on the 3.5 MILE PLAYA GRANDE BEACH, you will feel completely at home in our PRIVATE, 2500 SQ FT OCEAN FRONT HOME, with 3 BDRMS (2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds)and 2 FULL BATHS. We can easily ACCOMODATE 6 PEOPLE. Professionally designed with TROPICAL DECOR and custom works of ART in every room, VAULTED CEILINGS throughout, as well as AIR CONDITIONING and CEILING FANS in every room. Fully equipped PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN with GRANITE COUNTERS and GRANITE CENTRAL ISLAND WITH BREAKFAST BAR, FINELY CRAFTED CEDAR WOOD CABINETS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES including 6 BURNER EUROPEAN STOVE/OVEN, MICROWAVE, REFRIG, DISPOSAL and DISHWASHER. The BEACHFRONT PATIO with its BBQ, DINING TABLE and SITTING AREA opens up to the spacious GRAND ROOM with 45" FLAT SCREEN TV, DVD, OVER 180 DVDs, XBox, and IPod station. A collection of family GAMES and PUZZLES can be enjoyed on the patio or in the FORMAL DINING ROOM. Our OFFICE/BUSINESS CENTER provides HIGH SPEED WIFI INTERNET access. We offer PRINTER/COPIER/SCANNER/FAX should you need to work from our home. Bring your laptop and log on! Our EXTENSIVE LIBRARY includes a unique COLLECTION OF BOOKS related to Costa Rica, ocean life, surfing, rain forests and a growing collection of Spanish literature as well as many great 'Beach Read' novels. Private GATED ENTRANCE and SECURED LIGHTED, PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS with STONE WALKWAYS and DRIVEWAY, plus 2 OUTDOOR SHOWERS. MONITORED SECURITY SYSTEM an EXTRA LARGE LOCK BOX to secure your personal belongings. The services of our PROFESSIONAL STAFF are included with your rental: a WELCOME ORIENTATION and service by our PROPERTY MANAGER, a meeting with our English speaking CONCIERGE, and 3 times a week HOUSE KEEPING. For an additional fee: IN-HOME SPA SERVICES-massage, manicure, pedicure-in the comfort and privacy of our home, surf lessons, selected meals prepared by a fine EUROPEAN CHEF. We can also assist you with transportation to our home from the Liberia Airport, as well as connecting you with a reliable RENT A CAR agent.

You will marvel at the MONKEYS and the myraid of BIRDS IN THE LANDSCAPED TROPICAL BACKYARD as you relax in the serenity of the outside patio. Endless adventure awaits: SURFING, world class GOLFING, KAYAKING, deep sea FISHING, BOATING excursions, CANOPY & ZIP LINES, HIKING or mountain BIKE riding. Or enjoy the laid back, BEACH LIFE with a long lazy walk down the 3.5 MILE WHITE SAND BEACH. Be careful not to step on the SEASHELLS at low tide!

FOOD LOVERS can stimulate their palate with 12 local GOURMET RESTAURANTS featuring a fusion of Costa Rican, European and American cuisines. The GROCERY STORE is a 2 minute walk from the house. Tuesdays and Fridays the GERMAN BAKERY delivery truck sounds their horn and delivers fabulous European breads and pastries to your front door. Take a ten minute walk down the beach, followed by a short boat-taxi ride, to the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo for shopping, surfing, night life, or more fine dining. You will never forget the three and a half mile, semi-private beach, the romantic sunsets, and the sound of the waves you will hear from your bedroom as you drift off to sleep