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6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 13
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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Playa Langosta, Costa Rica
Tamarindo Beach
Place, Tamarindo Beach
8 min walk
Playa Langosta
Place, Playa Langosta
9 min walk
WAYRA Institute of Spanish
Place, WAYRA Institute of Spanish
17 min walk
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
107 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 6
2 Single Beds
6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row.
Rare Home with 6 Master Suites, 5 of them are Oceanfront! Tortugas is one of only a few Villas that are situated on Millionaires Row "Beach" and can be rented out.
7500 sq. Ft. Casa De Las Tortugas (House of the Turtles) sits on the beautiful beach of Playa Langosta. So close that the surf is to be heard from just about every room in the house. During your stay, our exceptionally hardworking staff will take great care of you. Our staff includes a housekeeper, grounds keeper and concierge. Our concierge can set up transportation, tours, chefs and for fill any special requests you may have. Our home is very rare in its floor plan. No other home on Millionaires Row has such a Unique floor plan with all oceanfront Masters and large windows so you don't miss out on the views even when inside. Another rare characteristic of Tortugas is that all the homes situated on our beach are connected to each other so we do not have side yards. You can only go through the house to get to the back or front yard. Tortugas was built with a tunnel that goes under our home so our security guard can patrol the front and the back without walking through the house and your private space. Mario our security guard has been with us since the house was built. He is there to ensure that during your stay you will always have a good night sleep.
The Langosta Community: Has so much to offer. Our quiet, quant, upscale Langosta Community is on a dead-end road from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo (less then 1 mile away).
*LANGOSTA BEACH CLUB* is OPEN to the Public and has a restaurant, Gym, Pool, Massage studio, surfing/paddle board for your use. (Gym, Pool and of course Massage/surfing/paddle board are additional $ to use)
*Gym pass $15 day/Weekly $45
.....Tamarindo Energy Fitness is another great gym! (Day pass $10/ day $30/wk)
*Cala Luna Resort is right out our front gates and has a restaurant, bar, spa and yoga.
*Down the street is Capitain Suizo Resort that has a Restaurant Spa and Surfing/paddleboard to enjoy.
We also have an Adorable beachfront B&B 3 doors down that is open for breakfast. Our rates do not include breakfast because of so many convenient and unique places to enjoy. If you wish for a chef to come for breakfast we can provide one for an additional fee. In the mean time we don't add breakfast to our rates so that we can remain to keep our rates as low as possible for those who do not want breakfast service.
About the House: Designed by acclaimed architect Abraham Valenzuela, executed by the well-known Karl Gronemeyer and built by the hands of Costa Ricans with imported wood columns, ornate doors and artifact's that were imported directly from Indonesia… These two cultures blended together create a serene oceanfront escape. Over seen and executed by Karl again, In 2015 Casa De Las Tortugas went under a careful restoration that has enhanced its subdued and simple, yet elegant character. This breathtaking 7500 sq. ft. beach front estate is truly one-of-a kind which makes it the perfect place for an Oceanfront celebration with multiple families or friends traveling together.
Staying at Casa de Las Tortugas you can't help but leave the world behind. You can head to the pool or to the beach with a cold drink in your hands and for the warm sand between your toes…. You're close enough to go back for a refill.
We hope to have you as our guest at Casa De Las Tortugas ~ Chris Kellar (owner) Floor Plan and Unique Features of Casa de Las Tortugas:
North Wing of the house:
Frog Room Master Suite~ Situated on the top level and furnished with a King bed, Full bathroom, large windows and sliding glass door leading out to your private lanai that over looks stunning ocean views.
DragonFly Room Master suite~ Situated on the Main living level, Furnished with a King bed and Full bathroom. You have floor to ceiling windows and a sliding glass door leading out to a private lanai with breath-taking views of the ocean.
Pool Room Master Suite~ Pool Level Suite, furnished with a King bed and Full bath with a large Outdoor Shower. This room is extremely Unique. Its a space for those who want to get away and feel closer to the ocean. It's decorated to feel airy and light with soothing colors of blues and greens. Its floor to ceiling windows and glass door over look the waves breaking on the beach.. Step out on your deck and enjoy a cup of coffee as you listen to them crash.
South Wing:
The Monkey Room Master Suite~ One of our most spacious master suites furnished with a King bed and Full bathroom. As you enter into the room you will walk past a outdoor meditation room with a bed that over looks one of our fountain pools that we have throughout the house. Relax, lay down, read a book and listen to the sounds of the fountain. The Monkey room has our best views in the house. It has floor to ceiling windows on two sides of the room. One wall of windows overlooks the ocean the other over looks our pool and courtyard. You can watch and listen to the sounds of the ocean on your private lanai.
Tortugas Master Suite~ On the main level, this is our other most spacious master suite. It is furnished with a King size bed and our largest bathroom in the house. We have a roman tub and shower that looks out over a fountain pool. The shower has floor to ceiling doors that open to enjoy the outdoor breeze as if you are showering outside. As the monkey room does, Tortugas Master has floor to ceiling windows that overlook the Ocean, pool and courtyard. You will have your own private lanai with gorgeous views and sounds to match. This is the only lanai that steps out to the courtyard and pool.
The Casita ~ This Suite is in our front yard gated courtyard. It is furnished with two twins and a full bathroom. However you have the option for us to turn it into a king if you choose. This suite is for monkey lovers. you will hear them constantly and be able to know when they are at our front gates which they are there daily.
Within our gated courtyard we have a double garage that enters into our laundry room which is connected to our main level living area.
Main Floor Living area~ Our open floor plan living includes a living area, dining area and kitchen. (dining table seats10 and a kitchen bar that seats 5) We also have a Bar so you have the access of two refrigerators and two different spaces to prepare drinks for a more fluid traffic flow when someone is cooking. Our living-dining-kitchen is surrounded by 3 fountain pools that create a soothing atmosphere as if you were in a spa. This living space is also floor to ceiling sliding glass doors. So turn off the AC, open it up and enjoy the sounds, smells and breeze of the ocean!
Our lanai~ Spacious, abundant seating, comfortable, shaded and relaxing! ....What more is there to say. If you want a little sun, head to the pool, take a dip or climb into our Cabana and take a little afternoon siesta.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Tamarindo
Located in Tamarindo, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 45 min drive - 18.5 km
Conchal Beach - 49 min drive - 24.3 km
Getting around
Tamarindo (TNO) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Baulas Snack Bar - 9 min walk
Sharky's Sports Bar - 19 min walk
Walter's - 4 min drive
El Chiringuito - 19 min walk
Ocho Beach Bar and Restaurant - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. ?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. on 18 July 2026 start from AU$2,418, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rare Find! Best Value! Luxury, Gated, Beachfront Villa on Millionaires Row. located?
Nestled on the beach, this Tamarindo holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Beach. WAYRA Institute of Spanish is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this Costa Rican paradise! The property is beautiful and the staff is simply the BEST!
Kerri K.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
We absolutely love having you back each time. Three stays and counting truly means the world to us! Thank you for such kind words about the property and our staff. It's always a pleasure hosting you and we cant wait to welcome you to your Costa Rican home away from home again soon.
Overall, we could not have been happier with the home, location and interaction with the owner (Chris) and her local team. The house is beautiful and completely renovated within the last two years. It is a killer location right on the beach and we thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the immediate Tamarindo area as well as surrounding areas (management helped us arrange transport everywhere we needed to go). Chris also provided excellent recommendations for food, activities, etc. The on-site staff were friendly and did a perfect job in making us feel comfortable and safe. We highly recommend Casa de las Tortugas and can't wait to come back in future years!!
Tom M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you for the glowing review. We truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure hosting you and we're so glad you enjoyed the home, beachfront and location. Thank you for recognizing our team, they work hard to make each stay feel seamless and each guest feel well cared for.
Your kind words are greatly appreciated. We would love to welcome you back to Casa de Las Tortugas anytime.
The place was the best part of the trip! Pictures and videos are as described. The staff and the communication from the rental group was very fast as well. Only downside was being without water on a few occasions but this was during dry season.
Christopher G.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Christopher ~
thank goodness you for the honest review. We are happy to hear the house and staff lived up to your expectations.
We are truly sorry for the water situation and appreciate your patience. This year has been an unusually tough year regarding the area rationing water. Costa Rica is growing and we are having some growing pains.
You will be happy to know we are in the process as we speak in adding another large water reserve tank to the house so our guests are not so inconvenienced by the rationing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to be able to host you again. ~ Chris
Casa de las Tortugas was an absolute dream come true. Wonderful communication from the second. I saw the property on VRBO to the moment. We left our wonderful trip. The cleanliness was top-notch. The location is absolutely perfect. Plenty of room for all 12 adults to enjoy their vacation. The caretakers on the property were absolute wonderful people. We will definitely be back.
Julie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled everything from the home, to our team, made your stay so special. It was a pleasure hosing you and we can't wait to welcome you back. Pura Vida!
This was truly a rare find—an exceptional luxury beachfront villa where every detail has been thoughtfully considered. The property is beautifully maintained, spotless, and feels both private and inviting. The staff went above and beyond and were genuinely warm, attentive, and accommodating throughout our stay. The pool area is stunning, and having direct access to the beach made it even more special. Whether relaxing by the water or enjoying the peaceful surroundings, everything exceeded expectations. We would absolutely return and highly recommend this villa to anyone looking for a first-class beachfront experience.
Leslie H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for such a beautiful, detailed review. We're truly delighted to hear you enjoyed our property and our staff. We always strive to create an exceptional guest experiences like yours.
We would love to welcome you back again for another first-class stay by the ocean.
Overall the house was beautiful and the staff were lovely. The A/C unit in the primary bedroom was very noisy and the temperature reading on the unit was bright, it was difficult to get a good sleep. There was an issue with bees in and outside of the home. View was lovely. Beach directly in front of the house was very rocky- needed to walk down the beach a bit to access a sandy beach for the children and adults to swim.
Leslie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
We are sorry to hear parts of your stay didn't meet expectations. The AC unit you mentioned had a known issue from a prior stay we thought was fixed and has since been Fully Replaced.
The AC light can also be adjusted or turned off using the remote provided by your bedside.
Regarding the bees, this was not reported during your stay. Only after and I was told it was on your last day. We have staff there 6 out of 7 days and our concierge 7/7 days. We make ourselves available to all guests and encourage immediate communications so any issues can be resolved promptly.
It's also important to note the home was left with damage and significantly more cleaning due then a standard checkout which impacted our turnover timeline for incoming guests.
Because of this experience we have clarified our policies on our contract and welcome letter to better outline expectations for the care of our home and checking out procedures so incoming guests vacations are not effected.
We remain committed to providing a clean, well maintained home and a great experience for future guests.
This is a beautiful property with an amazing staff.
Kerri K.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2025
Kerri thank you for taking the time to review us and thank you for coming back to stay with us a second time! It speaks volumes that you booked for next year as well. Our staff loves having you and welcome you back with open arms next year.
Beautiful home and the best location we have stayed in while visiting Tamarindo. The staff are great and the home is beautiful. We would come back for sure.
Chris B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful words. We’re delighted you enjoyed both the home and its location, and we’ll be sure to share your kind compliments with our staff. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back to stay!
This home and property are absolutely lovely. The host, Chris, provided us with a great guide for the home and things to do in the area which was greatly appreciated. The staff took great care of the home while there, and were very friendly and approachable. The layout of the property allows for both congregation and separation for larger groups, which we all really appreciated. The location is perfect too, as it's close enough to downtown to take a golf cart to just about everything you'd imagine, while also be separated in a quiter community. We were very happy with our stay and would gladly refer anyone we know to stay here.
Brandon P.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words. Im thrilled you enjoyed the home, the layout, and the location. I’ll share your compliments with the staff, they’ll appreciate it. We’d love to host you again and appreciate that you took the time to write the review. Thank you!
Unbelievable location and accommodations would definitely stay here again!
Evan H.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Evan~
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review — it truly makes our day. Hope to see you again soon!
We had a mixed experience with this property.On the positive side, the location is absolutely outstanding... the views are stunning and exactly what you hope for in Costa Rica. The layout of the home is beautiful, and the in-house staff were excellent — friendly, attentive, and a real highlight of our stay.It’s also worth noting that two of the bedrooms are not directly accessible from the main house. For our family with young kids, this was a challenge as they were not comfortable sleeping separately. However, for a group of adults or older kids, this setup would actually be fantastic and offers great privacy.That said, there were some issues that impacted our overall experience. The air conditioning in the master bedroom made loud banging/clicking noises throughout the night, making it very difficult to sleep. In another room, there was an apparent leak from the AC unit, to the point where a bucket had to be placed on the bed to catch water.In summary, this is a beautiful property with an incredible location and great staff, but it currently falls short for the price we paid.
Jeremy V.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Were very please to hear you enjoyed the location, our homes layout and service provided by our staff.
We are sorry you experienced issues with the air conditioning. It's unfortunate you feel because of these two issues that the house is not worth the value.
Our home is equip with 9 AC units that are professionally maintained and run continuously in a tropical, high humidity, salt-air-rich environment. While we take extensive measures to keep all systems in excellent working order, occasional issues can occur given the level of year round demand. Our AC units never shut off as they would in Canada or northern states.
When an AC unit has issues our standard practice is to respond immediately and in your case a technician was dispatched the same day to resolve the issues. With this being said, I would like to recognize our management team for their prompt response in addressing and rectifying the issue.
We appreciate your comments and the opportunity to address them. We take all feedback seriously and remain committed to maintaining a high standard of comfort for all guests.
The property is absolutely beautiful and the staff is incredible!! The housekeeper, the groundskeeper, the security guard and the host are some of the most gracious, kind and considerate people that I have ever met! We loved our time in Tamarindo and this beautiful home! And the howler monkeys across the street were a fun bonus!!
Millie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
Millie,
We are so happy to hear you had a fantastic stay at Casa de Las Tortugas! Your kind words about the staff means a lot to us. I have passed your kind words along to them. We hope to see you again soon and so do our monkeys!
Beautiful, just like the pictures. Maid service was excellent. Walking distance to town. Private security. Overall exceeded expectations. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Dave H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
David,
This may be a little late.... but thank you! We appreciate your 5 star review and the detailed review on the house and staff. We couldn't agree more with every word you said.
Our doors are always open to you!
There were a total of 12 - (4 couples with each of their teenage son’s) and it was simply amazing! Villa was gorgeous, location was perfect & staff were so helpful. This was our boys Senior spring break trip and we had a wonderful time. The close proximity to town made it great to take a golf cart and provided boys freedom to explore. Having the beach there on property was perfect for our entire group to relax between scheduled outings. We all wanted to stay and not leave! It was a perfect vacation!
Julie F.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2025
Julie thank you so much for your the kind and informative review. I’m so happy to hear your boys had a memorable Senior Spring Break and the house worked out great for you.
Thank you for sharing. We hope to have you back in the near future. Chris
Property was perfect. The only downside was we felt the concierge was not very responsive or helpful as we were trying to plan our trip.
Don M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Donald,
I'm sorry to hear the concierge did not meet your expectations with communications. I'm assuming this was before your stay. I would of loved to know this when it happened so I could of corrected it immediately. I will PM you to find out details so that I can look more into why and how we can improve.
Thank you for staying with us. We would love to have you back!
Chris
The house is great and as advertised. Maria and Susanne were fantastic to work with, very responsive, and happy to give us plenty of activity ideas. It is on the beach even if you can’t tell from the pictures. The location is great also. Maybe a 5 min drive from downtown Tamarindo, it’s quiet - but close to everything.
Ted L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2024
Thank you Ted for taking the time to review.
We are happy to hear you enjoyed our location, staff and home.
We hope to have you back!
The property and staff exceeded our expectations. The home was beautiful and had everything we needed for our family vacation. This is a boutique hotel experience with a home feeling. Anything we needed, Susanna was quick to respond and help us. Clean, organized and luxury Costa Rica living! A short walk to restaurants, beach, or bars. This house is perfect and our family already wants to plan our next vacation.
Tomasz S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Wow thank you Tomasz! Incredible description of who we are!
We look forward to having to back!
Verified
8/10 Good
Sarah J.
14 Mar 2018
Beautiful
We rented this property with a group of friends for our wedding. Location was perfect- quiet neighborhood right on the beach and minutes from town. House and grounds were stunning. House staff were helpful and friendly. Owner was not especially friendly to deal with. Perfect place to hold an event and stay with a group.
Sarah J.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Sarah,
thank you for the positive review. We take great pride in the fact that our home is a unique floor plan that no one can offer. I'm sorry that we do not have a blue print to share of the floor plan. However, I will take the time by phone or email as I did with you to go through each room to describe the unique features and where the location of each room is so you can choose your room accommodations well before arrival.
We are delighted to be able to open our home to wedding parties and I believe that we offer a setting that no one else can compare to, I'm glad you agree. I'm sorry if you thought our venue fee covers the wedding and any other event for your guests during the week. I will do better at informing guests that the venue fee only covers the reception and any other events at the house will be extra.
We wish you a wonderful life together and hope to have you back to celebrate it.
Chris
Just got home from great stay at Casa de Las Torgugas. What a beautiful house and property! Maria was so helpful as the concierge. Bertha and Jose were also great! The nightly guard was much appreciated although we felt very safe. The property was well-maintained, and the house was spotless. Lots of excellent restaurants with just a short golf cart ride. No car needed.
Jennifer H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Thank you Jennifer for your review. We love to hear our guests experience while staying with us.
We hope to have you again!
Chris
Exceeded my expectations. Pictures sometimes are deceiving. But this property is epic.it exceeded my expectations. Every three years I take my family (kids and grandkids) This year I picked Costa Rica and everyone had a very enjoyable time. The on site staff were wonderful and accommodations were fantastic. Thank you for the experience
Danny M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2025
Danny,
thank you so much for the 5-star review! We take great pride in our property and greatly appreciate your positive review. You’re absolutely right, Pictures can be deceiving and we are glad ours were not.
Hosting you and your family was an absolute pleasure and we look forward to having you stay with us again!
Yes, Casa de Tortugas is worth 3 exclamation points!!! Our group was 2 families and the home layout was great. Suzanne, the concierge, was exceptionally helpful and went out of her way to make sure that all of our needs (excursions, activities, etc.) were met (exceeded really). If you're thinking about booking this house, hit the button NOW. You won't be dissapointed.
Brad R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Brad,
Thank you so much for taking the time out to review. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the house worked out great for you.
Thanks for the review and I hope to have you back again soon. ~ Chris
About the host
Hosted by Chris Kellar
Born and raised in Columbia Missouri, my husband Dan and I still call our hometown home where we met at just 18 years old in 1985. We raised our two children in Columbia and they are now grown and living independently. Over the years, we have been fortunate to own vacation properties in several beautiful destinations, including Costa Rica, Florida, and Crested Butte, Colorado.
Why they chose this property
In 2003- After hearing so many wonderful things about Costa Rica, Dan and I decided to travel to Central America to experience it for ourselves. We quickly fell in love with the breathtaking landscape, the relaxed lifestyle and the warmth and generosity of the local people. Our first home was a beachfront two-bedroom on Playa Langosta. After nearly a decade of ownership, our love for both the country and the area had only grown stronger, which let us to purchase Casa de Las Tortugas in 2013. The moment we walked through the door we knew it was the one. It truly was love at first sight. I had never understood the importance of feng-Shui until I entered Casa de las Tortugas. (feng means "wind" and shui means "water." In Chinese culture, wind and water are associated with good health, thus good feng shui came to mean good fortune)
Since that day, Casa de Las Tortugas has been a place of peace, joy and connection for our family and friends. We hope everyone who stays here feels the same calm, comfort and positive energy that made us fall in love with it and that it becomes a place where beautiful memories are made for you as well.
What makes this property unique
Casa de las Tortugas has a simple elegance that you instantly see when you drive through the front gates. The house has a large living area that opens up on to a large Lanai that allows you to hear the soothing rhythmic sounds of the ocean. The living area was designed to be open air if desired. Between the Ocean sounds and the gentle breezes, Tortugas will calm your worries away. We loved the fact that the house had two story wings on each side of the house that jetted off towards the ocean. Each wing had bedrooms overlooking the ocean which makes you feel as if it's your private villa off of the main house. Touring up and down the coast we understand how hard it is to find 6 suites where 5 of them are Full Oceanfront Masters. Playa (beach) Langosta is literally our backyard and most all of the time it's as if no one knows about it but you.