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6-Bedroom Beach-Front Luxury Villa

CODE: FL-2

FLAMINGO BEACH / GUANACASTE COAST AREA, COSTA RICA

FULL DESCRIPTION: The stunning Flamingo beach villa features 6 air conditioned bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 half-baths, and can sleep up to 16 people. Decorated in a fascinating combination of Moroccan and Mediterranean styles, this vacation rental in Flamingo, Costa Rica has colorfully decorated bedrooms and plenty of living space for the whole family or group to spread out.

Relax on one of the plush couches in the living room, watch a DVD in the media room, or play a game in the awesome game room, which boasts ping-pong, a pool table, and a foosball table. The gourmet kitchen is painted to match a clear blue sky and is fully equipped with modern appliances. Enjoy eating a home cooked family meal at the gorgeous wooden dining table as you watch a sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

Walk outside onto the terrace and enjoy this family vacation rental’s extraordinary private infinity edge pool! Lounge in a pool chair with your favorite cocktail in your hand as the kids splash around in the refreshing waters of the pool. The outdoor terrace also features a bar and a barbecue! It’s the perfect place to hang out and entertain.

Alta las Palomas Hotel

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

In San Jose: Alta las Palomas Hotel is among the best of Costa Rica’s small boutique hotels, offering its guests a sublime combination of understated luxury, pampering services, and San Jose’s finest cuisine. The beautifully sculpted hotel cascades down Alto de Las Palomas (the Hill of the Doves), providing exquisite views of the volcanoes, mountains and valley that surround San Jose. The carved look melds different styles: Spanish-Moorish medieval and countryside elegant into one graceful structure. The vaulted ceilings in the paseo and wide stone stairway lead castle-like from the reclusive guest rooms to the warm glow of La Luz Restaurant. The hotel has an old-world ambiance. When you arrive, you will feel like you’ve entered an elegant hacienda in 17th Century Spain. The setting is warm and welcoming. Go up to your room, relax and savor the view.

Alta consists of only 23 units (18 double rooms, 4 suites, and 1 Master suite). Upscale and sophisticated yet small, special and intimate.

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort

PAPAGAYO PENINSULA / GUANACASTE COAST AREA, COSTA RICA

In the Papagayo Peninsula: Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort. Nestled in a location that is second to none, where the Gulf of Papagayo meets the sapphire blue waters of Culebra Bay, Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort captures the native spirit of Costa Rica with its distinctive “Pura Vida” (pure life) philosophy. The breathtaking setting – a relaxing ocean with a mountainous background – will make you feel like you belong in this lush natural setting. Featuring 153 deluxe rooms, the Andaz Costa Rica Resort is designed to integrate your favorite necessities with charming local culture. Images of creatures of the tropical forest are found throughout the beachfront property while unique rooms become one with the lush natural vegetation found behind the resort. Vibrant yet stylish, Andaz Resort in Costa Rica welcomes guests to relish in their personal style and ignite their inner creativity through our specially designed amenities and accommodations. Indulge in our nine spa treatment rooms, three themed restaurants, and two gorgeous cascading outdoor pools.

Aninga Lodge

TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK, COSTA RICA

In Tortuguero: Aninga Lodge. The Aninga lodge is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park and right across the main canal, facing the town of Tortuguero. Surrounded by a network of picturesque canals, it is considered one of the most exotic regions in the world with its richest flora and fauna. Tortuguero is one of Costa Rica’s treasures and is known as the Little Amazon and the most important place for the Green sea turtle nesting. This lovely lodge has 33 comfortable spacious bungalows with comfortable beds, private bathrooms, hot water and ceiling fans, also there is a beautiful swimming pool. Aninga Lodge also features an excellent restaurant.

Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

ARENAL, COSTA RICA

In Arenal: Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa offers a majestic view of the Arenal Volcano. It is located on 27 acres of beautiful rolling hills surrounded by two streams, La Palma and Kioro, flowing with crystalline waters that begin in the Arenal Volcano National Park. Nearby are private thermal springs surrounded by exuberant gardens for your delight. Drink in the extraordinary panoramic views of the volcano and mountains from the two terraces. The airy, jungle-themed rooms with volcano and garden views feature all the amenities one expects: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Feast on exquisite local and international cuisine by the award winning chef specializing in red meat as well as seafood. Neidin Spa is a little nest where you can awaken your senses with the sounds of nature. Come and let us pamper you!

The hotel hosts 53 suites; 11 with one king bed and a daybed and 42 with two queen beds and a daybed. There are two “Juliet” balconies with the best panoramic volcano and mountain views.

The hotel is smoke free and offers complimentary buffet breakfast. Each room has air conditioning, safe deposit box, minibar, coffee maker, direct dialing telephone, satellite television, hair dryer, key card, safety locks, complimentary internet service, Jacuzzis tubs, and 24-hour room service. This tranquil resort is 8 km from both Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Hanging Bridges, and 13 km from La Fortuna Waterfall. The Arenal Kioro Suites and Spas has two restaurants and two bars for your enjoyment. Other amenities include a spa, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Parking is offered.

Arenal Manoa Hotel

ARENAL, COSTA RICA

In Arenal: Arenal Manoa Hotel. Arenal Manoa Hotel is a destination resort created for you to enjoy the combination of a high-quality service and an exuberant natural beauty. Everything starts with our Jr. suites that combine modern and rustic architecture, with plenty of space for your comfort, where you can enjoy the view of the Arenal Volcano from your own bed, also a big bathroom with a  little garden just to emphasize the natural beauty that surrounds our estate. While resting in your private terrace, enjoy impressive vistas of the mighty Arenal and the beautiful gardens of our property. Guests at Arenal Manoa can take advantage of the spacious gardens for walking and meditation as well as the opportunities to see the daily operations of a typical Costa Rican farm. Our Junior Suites have been designed in a way that you cannot fail to see any detail of the panoramic view of the Volcano from your own room. Each one is equipped with: Two Queen-sized beds, A/C, satellite television, private bath with hot water and a hair dryer, telephone, volcano-view terrace, refrigerator, safe-deposit box, coffee maker. Our services include: a lovely restaurant, a fun lounge, and a great swimming pool.

Arenal Nayara Hotel

ARENAL VOLCANO / LA FORTUNA AREA, COSTA RICA

In Arenal: Arenal Nayara Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel that is widely recognized for providing premium luxury amenities and ultra-personalized service at surprisingly affordable rates and is listed as one of the top 10 romantic hotels in the world. Arenal Nayara is an oasis of tranquility where guests can experience a profound and organic immersion with nature while living in luxury. A place of nature where romance emanates and life moves at a slower pace to allow time to rekindle old relationships and to start new ones in an enchanting way. Nayara is an authentic Costa Rican journey, a property that reflects its location and respects the ecological balance of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Their casitas, suites, and villas have large screened windows that open up to bring the cool breeze of nature inside. Light flows through the interiors from the bedroom to the private gardens with rain showers, to the private terraces with secluded Jacuzzis for two. Modern amenities compliment the rooms to make them the most desired and exceptional accommodations in the area.

Spring Villas, a collection of 16 adult-only ultra-exclusive and luxurious accommodations at Nayara Springs. These superior villas communicate with Nayara Hotel through a pedestrian bridge above a striking rainforest ravine. Each villa includes a private plunge pool fed by mineral hot springs, complimentary mini-bar, laundry, private host, and exclusive tours and spa treatments.

Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge

ARENAL, COSTA RICA

In Arenal: Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge. Located at the foot of the magnificent Arenal Volcano, Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge caters to visitors who seek a welcoming, warm and personalized vacation experience in a family style setting. This is an authentic back to nature property that allows guests to witness the diverse Costa Rican flora and fauna in its natural form.  In Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge & Wildlife Refuge we are proud to be part of the Natural Resources Conservation Efforts such as: Wildlife Protection, Garbage treatments, Recycling programs, Enviromental Education for the Local Comunity, Energy Saving, Use of Biodegradable Products and Organic Foods support. All the quaint, homey private bungalows feature a private bathroom, hot water, bathtub, hair dryer, mini fridge, safe box, WiFi, ceiling fan, outdoor garden, and partial view of the Arenal Volcano. Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge is far enough from the noise of downtown La Fortuna, but close enough to the facilities of the Arenal Volcano National Park, allowing guests to have an experience that is the best of both worlds.

Arenal Springs

ARENAL VOLCANO / LA FORTUNA AREA, COSTA RICA

In Arenal: Arenal Springs Hotel is located in the Arenal Volcano National Park nestled in the foothills of Arenal Volcano. Arenal Springs offers the perfect combination of relaxation, comfort and exuberant tropical scenery, as well as an incredible view of the Arenal Volcano from any vantage point on the premises; all bungalows have been built facing the volcano. Between your exciting excursions, find yourself enjoying the natural hot springs, hot tubs and the outdoor pool with a swim up bar. The Arenal Springs Resort features all the amenities that one can expect from a four star hotel: air conditioning and wireless Internet are just a few. An open-air spa also offers a hot tub, plus massages and body treatments. Make the Arenal Springs Resort your comfortable, relaxing, and scenic base for explorations of the Arenal and La Fortuna area.

This tropical spa hotel is close to La Fortuna Waterfall and the Arenal Hanging Bridges. The Junior Suites feature 2 Queen or 1 King-size bed, air conditioning, cable TV, ceiling fan, refrigerator, telephone, wireless internet, safety deposit box, coffeemaker and hair dryer as well as pull-out sofas and in-room natural hot-spring whirlpool tubs. There are 3 restaurants, including one serving Italian cuisine. An open-air spa also offers a hot tub, plus massages and body treatments. Yoga classes are available. Private forest trails await you.

Azania Bungalows

PUERTO VIEJO / CARIBBEAN COAST, COSTA RICA

In Puerto Viejo: Azania Bungalows. Located in the lush South Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, area of untold natural riches, unique culture and traditions, Azania Bungalows reflects the essence of Puerto Viejo. Situated among the original laid-back Caribbean villages of Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo, in the South Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica, right in front of Cocles Beach, in complete harmony with the surrounding tropical rainforest. The spacious and tastefully decorated bungalows are privately set apart amidst lush gardens full of color and natural beauty. Designed and crafted in a unique style that blends traditional materials, exotic woods and thatched-palm roofs, with a modern building concept, each bungalow has a particular atmosphere. Each bungalow comes with Cable TV LCD 32″, minibar, security box and a softly lit original sauna-style bathroom that allows you to enjoy a shower while admiring the natural surroundings. Its own private deck and hammock out front, invites to relax and enjoy the colorful tropical gardens of the surroundings covered with bromeliads, heliconias, gingers, palms and tropical fruit trees, which interact with a great variety of birds and butterflies, as well as to listen to the different sounds of the jungle or just lie under a bright moonlight and sparkling stars.