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☆☆the Tranquility Of Casa De Zen☆☆Costa Rica At It's Finest☆☆
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6371.6 sq m
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Explore the area
Dominical, San Jose Province
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
- Playa Dominical14 min drive
- Nauyaca Waterfalls26 min drive
- Quepos (XQP)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Den
1 Double Futon
EAST JUNGLE BEDROOM
1 King Bed
WEST JUNGLE BEDROOM
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
☆☆the Tranquility Of Casa De Zen☆☆Costa Rica At It's Finest☆☆
Located just 20 minutes up from the Costnenera Highway between the towns of Dominical to the north and Uvita to the south a partially paved road (4 wheel drive mandatory) winds it way thru the jungle to the gated community of Costa Verde Estates. There you will find Casa de Zen the only home located at the end of a dead end road. Privacy abounds so if you are the kind of person who enjoys the likes of traffic, police sirens or other unnatural noise pollutants this is certainly not the home for you
Casa de Zen offers an unparalleled serenity skillfully chiseled into the mountain side surrounded by Old world primary rainforest on three sides. Tastefully decorated with an array of natural local wood, stained glass and muted colors that emulate the surrounding landscape this Casa has all the creature comforts to make you feel right at home. Air-conditioners are in the bedrooms only but rarely needed. Rising high above the coastline below ocean breezes cool the temperature by a whopping 10 degrees compared to lower elevations making it quite comfortable day and night.
The casa consists of two large Master bedrooms complete with private baths both located on opposite sides of the house giving you yet again the feel of intimacy even while sharing the home with other guests. The comfortable oversized open air livingroom has the atmosphere of a movie theatre complete with a big screen TV and comfortable seating for your viewing pleasure. There is absolutely no bad seat in this house. Whether it's movies, classic TV, documentries or sports we have it all via a Roku box or choose from a large selection of DVD's or CD's from our extensive libraries.
The lush landscape was professionally designed by an award winning American landscape archetect using local flora and fauna that melds into the surrounding jungle complete with Papaya and Mango trees. Open spaces include sculptured well maintained rich lawns that sweep over the jungle's edge bringing a plethora of fireflies as the night falls. Night lighting is also a beautiful addition to this enchanted land artistically positioned to up light trees in the jungle and give much needed light to the pathways on a black as ink night.
No tropical paradise would be complete without an infinity edge salt water pool complete with in pool seating overlooking the Pacific Ocean. If you're not wanting to float around on an air mattress in the pool then a pool shelf with lounge chairs is just the ticket for you in an area submerged in just 8 inches of water. And yes, the pool butts right up to the jungle giving it the feel more like a lagoon than a pool itself. Imagine drinking cold fruity umbrella drinks with ice served straight from the ice machine in your outdoor kitchen. Life doesn't get any better than this.
Enjoy a cup of coffee at sunrise with the sounds of hundreds of songbirds serenading a new day as Howler monkeys feast on tasty leaves in the canopy tops above. White faced monkeys will keep you amused with their antics and acrobatic finesse. As you relax on the oversized Veranda the unobstructed breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean lie 1700 feet below overlooking the famous Whale’s Tail where it is not unusual to observe the almighty Humpback Whale in it's natural habitat. Past the Whales Tail the view sweeps over the ocean to the Osa Peninsula and Cano Island which has some of the finest diving and snorkeling in Costa Rica.
Be prepared to listen to the green parrots squawking noisily as they compete for the many fruits that the Peach Palms offer. Handsome Toucan's dressed in mini tuxedos will nose dive down into the jungle to add just another dimension to this lush paradise. If you are a big fan of butterflies there are entirely too many different varieties to count in just one hour.
As the sun starts to set you return to your slice of Heaven after a long day of hiking, swimming, fishing, zip lining or Whale watching. Rinse off in your outdoor private shower and settle in with a sparkling glass of wine. As darkness falls upon the land starlight intermingled with the lights of Uvita and Ojochal twinkling to life in the yonder valley. As the jungle grows silent for the night the soothing sounds of the waves crashing below brings a joyful peace and time for reflection from a long day filled with life long memories.
☆☆☆ All this can be found during the popular season known as the HIGH SEASON or DRY SEASON starting in late November thru mid to late April. During these months Costa Rica comes alive with oil slicked beach goers, surfers and nature fanatics enjoying in abundance the warm, dry, sun-filled days.
☆☆☆ The LOW SEASON or GREEN SEASON is May thru November which allows for a Seasonal discounted Rental fee. This low season allows you an exclusive one on one with nature. As the rainy season rejuvenates the jungle our on site Waterfall comes alive and peeks through the jungle as it cascades into our Rio Zen below. Personally one of our favorite times of the year. There truly is no need to make the long drive to the Monte Verde Cloud Forrest because the cloud Forrest will come to you.
Come visit and stay at Casa de Zen . Your life long memories await.
Casa de Zen offers an unparalleled serenity skillfully chiseled into the mountain side surrounded by Old world primary rainforest on three sides. Tastefully decorated with an array of natural local wood, stained glass and muted colors that emulate the surrounding landscape this Casa has all the creature comforts to make you feel right at home. Air-conditioners are in the bedrooms only but rarely needed. Rising high above the coastline below ocean breezes cool the temperature by a whopping 10 degrees compared to lower elevations making it quite comfortable day and night.
The casa consists of two large Master bedrooms complete with private baths both located on opposite sides of the house giving you yet again the feel of intimacy even while sharing the home with other guests. The comfortable oversized open air livingroom has the atmosphere of a movie theatre complete with a big screen TV and comfortable seating for your viewing pleasure. There is absolutely no bad seat in this house. Whether it's movies, classic TV, documentries or sports we have it all via a Roku box or choose from a large selection of DVD's or CD's from our extensive libraries.
The lush landscape was professionally designed by an award winning American landscape archetect using local flora and fauna that melds into the surrounding jungle complete with Papaya and Mango trees. Open spaces include sculptured well maintained rich lawns that sweep over the jungle's edge bringing a plethora of fireflies as the night falls. Night lighting is also a beautiful addition to this enchanted land artistically positioned to up light trees in the jungle and give much needed light to the pathways on a black as ink night.
No tropical paradise would be complete without an infinity edge salt water pool complete with in pool seating overlooking the Pacific Ocean. If you're not wanting to float around on an air mattress in the pool then a pool shelf with lounge chairs is just the ticket for you in an area submerged in just 8 inches of water. And yes, the pool butts right up to the jungle giving it the feel more like a lagoon than a pool itself. Imagine drinking cold fruity umbrella drinks with ice served straight from the ice machine in your outdoor kitchen. Life doesn't get any better than this.
Enjoy a cup of coffee at sunrise with the sounds of hundreds of songbirds serenading a new day as Howler monkeys feast on tasty leaves in the canopy tops above. White faced monkeys will keep you amused with their antics and acrobatic finesse. As you relax on the oversized Veranda the unobstructed breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean lie 1700 feet below overlooking the famous Whale’s Tail where it is not unusual to observe the almighty Humpback Whale in it's natural habitat. Past the Whales Tail the view sweeps over the ocean to the Osa Peninsula and Cano Island which has some of the finest diving and snorkeling in Costa Rica.
Be prepared to listen to the green parrots squawking noisily as they compete for the many fruits that the Peach Palms offer. Handsome Toucan's dressed in mini tuxedos will nose dive down into the jungle to add just another dimension to this lush paradise. If you are a big fan of butterflies there are entirely too many different varieties to count in just one hour.
As the sun starts to set you return to your slice of Heaven after a long day of hiking, swimming, fishing, zip lining or Whale watching. Rinse off in your outdoor private shower and settle in with a sparkling glass of wine. As darkness falls upon the land starlight intermingled with the lights of Uvita and Ojochal twinkling to life in the yonder valley. As the jungle grows silent for the night the soothing sounds of the waves crashing below brings a joyful peace and time for reflection from a long day filled with life long memories.
☆☆☆ All this can be found during the popular season known as the HIGH SEASON or DRY SEASON starting in late November thru mid to late April. During these months Costa Rica comes alive with oil slicked beach goers, surfers and nature fanatics enjoying in abundance the warm, dry, sun-filled days.
☆☆☆ The LOW SEASON or GREEN SEASON is May thru November which allows for a Seasonal discounted Rental fee. This low season allows you an exclusive one on one with nature. As the rainy season rejuvenates the jungle our on site Waterfall comes alive and peeks through the jungle as it cascades into our Rio Zen below. Personally one of our favorite times of the year. There truly is no need to make the long drive to the Monte Verde Cloud Forrest because the cloud Forrest will come to you.
Come visit and stay at Casa de Zen . Your life long memories await.
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Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
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About the area
Barú
Located in Barú, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Marino Ballena National Park and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Travelling with kids? Consider Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Parque Reptilandia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Dominical, San Jose Province
What's nearby
- Playa Dominicalito - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
- Hacienda Baru - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
- Playa Dominical - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
- Nauyaca Waterfalls - 26 min drive - 19.5 km
- Marino Ballena National Park - 28 min drive - 19.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Moromo - 15 min drive
- Los Barriles - 17 min drive
- La Junta - 15 min drive
- Beyan Restaurant & Coffee - 11 min drive
- Cafe Mono Congo - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Ellen Philbin
Hello and Welcome to our home!
My husband Bob and I would like to thank you for your interest in our our own little piece of paradise.
We're originally from Long Island, New York and then relocated to Denver, Colorado after a business opportunity surfaced . Bob was a successful award winning Landscape Archetect back in the United States along with his many building designs. I on the other hand spent my entire career in the world of Banking.
We have two married adult sons living in upstate New York along with a total of six grandchildren. Although we miss the kids with all our hearts, the thought of just one more winter shoveling snow and scraping ice off the windshield finally convinced us hands down that a tropical ocean view home was just the ticket. So Bob and I decided to make the move to Costa Rica and never looked back.
My husband Bob and I would like to thank you for your interest in our our own little piece of paradise.
We're originally from Long Island, New York and then relocated to Denver, Colorado after a business opportunity surfaced . Bob was a successful award winning Landscape Archetect back in the United States along with his many building designs. I on the other hand spent my entire career in the world of Banking.
We have two married adult sons living in upstate New York along with a total of six grandchildren. Although we miss the kids with all our hearts, the thought of just one more winter shoveling snow and scraping ice off the windshield finally convinced us hands down that a tropical ocean view home was just the ticket. So Bob and I decided to make the move to Costa Rica and never looked back.
Why they chose this property
Casa de Zen was designed by Bob in 2014 and the house was completed in 2015. Bob spent many mornings and evenings sitting on a lawn chair during the day lite hours and early evening hours on a virgin plot of land planning for a "just right" positioning of the house so that the heat of the day would not effect the comfort of the home itself nor interfere with the stunning views . Giving the house a constant comfortable temperature of 70 - 75° . Cooler at night.
Unlike a majority of homes in our neighborhood Bob designed this home to not be a clear cut lot, but to nestle the home amongst the jungle making it feel like it grew out of the land itself leaving the trees and the jungle the way mother nature intended it to be.
Also on site is a detached studio with one queen sized bed and one full sized pull out couch. This seperate sleeping area offers sleeping room for 4 more guests. Included is a refrigerator to keep snacks and drinks cold. Teenagers getting on your nerves? Perfect get away for them.
Unlike the United States where basically you know your day to day schedule, Casa de Zen offers a truly different experience that changes daily.
Our neighbors are not of the human kind but an over abundance of wild life. Armadillo, Deer, Howler Monkeys, Picotes, Capuchin monkeys, Toucan's, paccaries, tree frogs and way too many birds and butterflies to count. This is just to name a few. Maybe you can add a few that we haven't seen yet.
On the property (in season) you will find edibles like pineapple, mangos, papaya, peppers, and a baby lemon tree not yet ready to produce fruit. In the near future oranges, avocados, limes, starfruit and various other edibles will be introduced.
Unlike a majority of homes in our neighborhood Bob designed this home to not be a clear cut lot, but to nestle the home amongst the jungle making it feel like it grew out of the land itself leaving the trees and the jungle the way mother nature intended it to be.
Also on site is a detached studio with one queen sized bed and one full sized pull out couch. This seperate sleeping area offers sleeping room for 4 more guests. Included is a refrigerator to keep snacks and drinks cold. Teenagers getting on your nerves? Perfect get away for them.
Unlike the United States where basically you know your day to day schedule, Casa de Zen offers a truly different experience that changes daily.
Our neighbors are not of the human kind but an over abundance of wild life. Armadillo, Deer, Howler Monkeys, Picotes, Capuchin monkeys, Toucan's, paccaries, tree frogs and way too many birds and butterflies to count. This is just to name a few. Maybe you can add a few that we haven't seen yet.
On the property (in season) you will find edibles like pineapple, mangos, papaya, peppers, and a baby lemon tree not yet ready to produce fruit. In the near future oranges, avocados, limes, starfruit and various other edibles will be introduced.
What makes this property unique
Casa de Zen is located exactly between Uvita to the south and Dominical to the north (9 km to each).
Uvita is where we do all our grocery shopping, Banking, Liquor Stores and Medical Services. Further past Uvita is Ojochal with some of the South Pacific coast's finest dining.
Dominical is a quaint little surf town offering many tourist attractions, shopping and smaller restaurants. There is also the Dominical Tourist Information Center which I highly recommend.
If you don't want to travel all that far, the Jolly Roger Bar and Grill is about 15 minutes down the mountain offering giant hamburgers, hot wings, local musicians and large screen TV's for your favorite sports teams. Nothing like watching the Superbowl in the middle of the jungle.
Back to Casa de Zen....In the "Green Season" Casa de Zen has an on site Waterfall that feeds into Rio Zen in our East Jungle. The Green season is beyond stunning with the feel of Jurassic Park and the thought of maybe a dinosaur or two looming in the jungle could be a possiblibility (?!)
I stepped out the norm here and did away with stark white walls and added a touch of pastel color to emulate the surrounding landscape. Stained glass for a touch of artistic beauty and natural wood to soften up the house and to give it a more natural organic feel. I also designed etched glass at the front entrance, over the transoms,
The wall facing the Ocean totally opens up to a 25 foot opening with large glass pocket doors for an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean, the Whale’s tail, Osa Peninsula and Cano Island. Below at night you will spy the twinkling lights of Uvita & Ojochal to the south.
This is a fine home to just "Chill" and get in touch with nature and yourself. Whether it's to meditate, do yoga, create, Honeymoon or just unwind.....Come see why we call this "Casa de Zen"
Uvita is where we do all our grocery shopping, Banking, Liquor Stores and Medical Services. Further past Uvita is Ojochal with some of the South Pacific coast's finest dining.
Dominical is a quaint little surf town offering many tourist attractions, shopping and smaller restaurants. There is also the Dominical Tourist Information Center which I highly recommend.
If you don't want to travel all that far, the Jolly Roger Bar and Grill is about 15 minutes down the mountain offering giant hamburgers, hot wings, local musicians and large screen TV's for your favorite sports teams. Nothing like watching the Superbowl in the middle of the jungle.
Back to Casa de Zen....In the "Green Season" Casa de Zen has an on site Waterfall that feeds into Rio Zen in our East Jungle. The Green season is beyond stunning with the feel of Jurassic Park and the thought of maybe a dinosaur or two looming in the jungle could be a possiblibility (?!)
I stepped out the norm here and did away with stark white walls and added a touch of pastel color to emulate the surrounding landscape. Stained glass for a touch of artistic beauty and natural wood to soften up the house and to give it a more natural organic feel. I also designed etched glass at the front entrance, over the transoms,
The wall facing the Ocean totally opens up to a 25 foot opening with large glass pocket doors for an unobstructed view of the Pacific Ocean, the Whale’s tail, Osa Peninsula and Cano Island. Below at night you will spy the twinkling lights of Uvita & Ojochal to the south.
This is a fine home to just "Chill" and get in touch with nature and yourself. Whether it's to meditate, do yoga, create, Honeymoon or just unwind.....Come see why we call this "Casa de Zen"
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