Gorda Vista embraces the concept of open-air tropical living on a 5-acre, gated property teeming with wildlife. This unique construction, which was finished in 2012, features glazed doors that open and transform the villa into one immaculate outdoor living space. The design naturally integrates the crystal clear infinity pool, comfortable lounge and contemporary kitchen into one space, inviting cool ocean breezes throughout.
There are two bedrooms with air-conditioning, on-suite bathrooms and stunning ocean-view verandas. An additional queen sized sofa-bed is located in the lounge. Each day, decide whether you’ll be enjoying the sandstone walk-in shower that’s big enough for two or cooling off in the outdoor enthusiasts dream shower where you’ll hear all the sounds of the jungle, especially the howler monkeys.
The modern granite-countered kitchen has a breakfast island, but you might choose to enjoy your breakfast outside in the covered rancho, where you can sip café with an ocean view. Next to the rancho is the 45-foot lap pool which boasts an infinity edge and an equally infinite view of the sea over Dominicalito beach. Dip into the clear blue water and enjoy your cocktail at the sunken pool bar for two, where you can watch the sun blend into the picturesque Pacific skyline.
Nature lovers will relish the many walking paths winding through the flourishing foliage of this private estate. More than 100 varieties of tropical plants, herbs and fruit trees can be found on Gorda Vista’s secluded estate. The landscaping is stunningly maintained and includes papaya trees, star fruit, mangos, lemons, avocados, mandarins, pineapples, oranges, bananas, plantains and cashews, to name a few.
There’s no need to leave the property for wildlife viewing. You will see a number of tropical birds: flocks of green and yellow parrots arriving boisterously, toucans swooping through the trees and calling to one another. Yigueros welcome each new day with a beautiful birdsong that has made them famous as Costa Rica’s national bird. Spend a moment scanning the treetops and taking in the endless shades of green that exist in this luscious jungle. You might even spot a sloth or two lounging – extremely still and always smiling – in the thick branches that create the jungle canopy overhead.
The location of this amazing property provides simple access to local stores, banks and restaurants. It’s just an 8-minute drive to the beach, and the villa is easy to reach from the international airport. It’s a scenic 125 miles from the airport, along a pair of newly constructed highways.