House in Guanacaste Province
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this house rental
Trade the beach crowds for an ocean-view hilltop where nothing is in a hurry but the sunset. Everything here is built on a grand scale: an infinity pool facing the ocean, cabana daybeds, a bohemian bamboo teepee overlooking the sea, and a living space for every mood, from a reading nook to a game room. Ocean views up front, mountain and jungle views out back. A private estate that feels like a boutique resort: 12,000 sq ft behind a private gate. Potrero’s beaches are minutes away.
Most houses give you one living room. This one gives you a spot for every mood, and none of them feel small.
THE PRIMARY SUITE
Wake up to the ocean and step straight out onto the pool patio, coffee in hand, with the water stretching out in front of you. Inside, the sitting area by the window is made for slow mornings. Then there`s the bathroom, where you`ll want to slow down: a walk-in shower with two rain shower heads and a built-in bench, the kind of shower that feels like a treat. The walk-in closet has space to spare, so nobody has to live out of a suitcase.
SPACES TO GATHER
Downstairs, the living room faces the ocean and opens into a massive kitchen with a waterfall-edge island and bar stools, the spot where everyone ends up while dinner is being made. The dining area has a custom Guanacaste wood table made for long meals and long conversations. Just a few steps away, the TV area has plenty of seating and a queen pull-out sofa. Tucked beside the stairs is a reading nook with two swivel club chairs and decorative shelving, plus a small desk if you need to get some work done. There`s a half bath on this floor.
Step outside and the day moves to the pool. A long row of loungers lines the infinity pool, and two matching cabana daybeds are just a few steps away, so there`s a spot in the sun for everyone. Prefer shade? The covered patio has an outdoor sectional facing the ocean and ceiling fans overhead, so it`s easy to spend the whole day outside. The barbecue area is just off to the side, and the outdoor dining table, custom-made from Guanacaste wood like the one inside, has benches for the whole group. There are outdoor showers by the pool and at the front of the house.
UPSTAIRS
The other three bedrooms are up here, each with its own ensuite: a queen bedroom and a spacious bedroom with two king beds, both facing the ocean and opening onto the ocean-side terrace, and a queen bedroom facing the back terrace. The game room is up here, with a foosball table and another queen pull-out sofa, and it opens onto the ocean-side terrace too. Please note the interior stairs have a handrail along the wall side only. The open side has no railing, so take care, especially with little ones.
Upstairs, two sprawling terraces, two different worlds. The one facing the ocean is wide open, with a covered section where both sectionals, the rocking chairs and the wicker egg chairs stay in the shade all day. Out in the open is the dreamiest spot in the house: a bamboo teepee cabana wrapped in flowing linen, where you can slip inside, stay out of the sun and watch the sky turn gold. Save it for sunset. The terrace on the other side is fully roofed and looks over the forest and mountains. It`s where the swing bench, loveseat and coffee table live, and where the games come out: giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, ring toss and cornhole. Sun or shade, a crowd or a corner, there`s a spot for it.
GETTING HERE
Put the address into Google Maps and it will take you right to the black gate. Google Maps photos may show a silver wire gate, but the gate is black. There`s only one way up, so you can`t get lost. Shortly after the gate, near the entrance and well below the main house, you`ll pass the small casita of our on-site groundskeeper. He looks after the garden and the pool. The main house is set far above him, so your privacy is complete.
THE DRIVE UP IS STEEP. Past the casita, the private road winds up the hillside, and it is steep, unpaved, and not graded. An SUV or other high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended, ideally 4x4, and we don`t recommend regular passenger cars. Take it slowly, and the view at the top is worth it. Once you`re up, there`s a three-car garage and plenty of room to park right outside it, so groups with several vehicles are no problem.
You have the whole house and grounds, so spread out and use all of it.
The only exceptions are a few locked areas reserved for the owners and staff: the pantry off the kitchen, a few cabinets in the kitchen, and the metal cabinets and separate laundry room in the garage. There`s still plenty of cupboard and storage space in the kitchen for everything you need.
LAUNDRY: There`s a full laundry room inside the house, tucked between the kitchen and the main front entryway, and it`s open for you to use.
The small casita near the entrance is our groundskeeper`s home, so please treat that area as private.
Please message us through the booking platform and we`ll respond there. That`s the best way to reach us during your stay.
Aurora del Mar sits high in the hills above Potrero, in one of the quietest corners of Guanacaste. The area is peaceful and spread out, with large private grounds and no neighbors close by. Other big estates dot the hills, but they`re well spaced, so you`ll see a mansion in the distance, never one next door.
The elevation brings ocean views and spectacular sunsets, and the nights are dark and still.
The coast is close:
• Playa Potrero: about 10 minutes
• Playa La Penca: about 10 minutes
• Playa Prieta: about 10 minutes
• Playa Flamingo: about 15 minutes
• Las Catalinas: about 20 minutes
Spend the day on the sand or exploring the coast, then come back to the quiet of the hills.
A car is the best way to get around. Potrero and the nearby beaches are about 10 minutes away, and the house sits in the hills above them. The private road up is steep, unpaved and not graded, so we strongly recommend an SUV or other high-clearance vehicle, ideally a 4x4, and don`t recommend regular passenger cars. Once you`re up, there`s a three-car garage and plenty of room to park right outside it, so groups with several vehicles are no problem.
THE DRIVE UP: The private road to the house is steep, unpaved, and not graded. An SUV or other high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended, ideally 4x4, and we don`t recommend regular passenger cars. Please take it slowly. Once you`re up, there`s a three-car garage and plenty of parking right outside it.
ON-SITE GROUNDSKEEPER: Our groundskeeper lives in a small casita near the entrance of the property, well below the main house. He looks after the garden and pool. The house is set far above him, so you`ll have your privacy. Just a heads-up so you`re not caught off guard if you see him around the grounds. Guests don`t need to be present when he`s working.
POOL SAFETY: The infinity pool is perfect for cooling off after a sunny beach day. Please note that the pool has no surrounding fence or gate, and the house sits on a steep mountain hillside, so please take extra care around the pool and grounds, especially with children and after dark. By booking, guests accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of everyone in their party, including children, in and around the pool area. For everyone`s safety, please keep these in mind:
- There is a diving board. Use it at your own risk, one person at a time, with no running or rough play in or around the pool.
- Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times near the pool.
- Please keep glass out of the pool area. Plastic or aluminum is a good alternative.
- There is no lifeguard. Swim at your own risk.
STAIRS: The interior stairs up to the bedrooms and game room have a handrail along the wall side only. The open side has no railing. There are also outdoor stairs by the pool leading up to the second-floor terraces. Please take care on them, especially with young children.
SECURITY CAMERAS: We have two EXTERIOR cameras recording audio and video: one covers the arrival area by the garage entry, and the other monitors the back utility area, to ensure safety while maintaining privacy as best as possible. None are monitoring guest common areas.
POOL AND TREES: With so many trees around, leaves or light debris can collect in the pool between cleanings, which is normal here.
POWER AND INTERNET: Costa Rica experiences occasional power and internet outages, especially during heavy rain or strong winds. These are usually temporary but good to be aware of.
WILDLIFE AND NATURE: The house is surrounded by dry tropical forest and Costa Rica`s incredible biodiversity. Despite regular fumigation, it is possible to encounter insects or wildlife both outside and inside the home.
BEACH GEAR: We have beach towels waiting for you. We don`t have beach chairs or umbrellas, so please feel free to bring your own.
WHERE EVERYONE SLEEPS (14 GUESTS):
Downstairs
- Bedroom 1, Primary (opens to the pool patio): 1 king bed, sleeps 2
- Living Room 2 (TV area): 1 queen pull-out sofa bed, sleeps 2
Upstairs
- Bedroom 2, Two-King (opens to the ocean-side terrace): 2 king beds, sleeps 4
- Bedroom 3, Oceanside Queen (opens to the ocean-side terrace): 1 queen bed, sleeps 2
- Bedroom 4, Mountainside Queen (opens to the back terrace): 1 queen bed, sleeps 2
- Living Room 3 (game room, opens to the ocean-side terrace): 1 queen pull-out sofa bed, sleeps 2
- Maximum 14 overnight guests.
- No pets (service animals only).
- No smoking or vaping.
- Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM.
- No parties or events.
- No commercial photography or filming.
- Please rinse off sand before coming inside or entering the pool. Outdoor showers are by the pool and at the front.
- When you leave, please turn off the AC and keep doors and windows closed.
- Water is precious. Please keep showers short.
- The front door is glass and the hilltop is windy. Please hold it when opening or closing.
- Please don`t move furniture.
- Please lock up when you
Most houses give you one living room. This one gives you a spot for every mood, and none of them feel small.
THE PRIMARY SUITE
Wake up to the ocean and step straight out onto the pool patio, coffee in hand, with the water stretching out in front of you. Inside, the sitting area by the window is made for slow mornings. Then there`s the bathroom, where you`ll want to slow down: a walk-in shower with two rain shower heads and a built-in bench, the kind of shower that feels like a treat. The walk-in closet has space to spare, so nobody has to live out of a suitcase.
SPACES TO GATHER
Downstairs, the living room faces the ocean and opens into a massive kitchen with a waterfall-edge island and bar stools, the spot where everyone ends up while dinner is being made. The dining area has a custom Guanacaste wood table made for long meals and long conversations. Just a few steps away, the TV area has plenty of seating and a queen pull-out sofa. Tucked beside the stairs is a reading nook with two swivel club chairs and decorative shelving, plus a small desk if you need to get some work done. There`s a half bath on this floor.
Step outside and the day moves to the pool. A long row of loungers lines the infinity pool, and two matching cabana daybeds are just a few steps away, so there`s a spot in the sun for everyone. Prefer shade? The covered patio has an outdoor sectional facing the ocean and ceiling fans overhead, so it`s easy to spend the whole day outside. The barbecue area is just off to the side, and the outdoor dining table, custom-made from Guanacaste wood like the one inside, has benches for the whole group. There are outdoor showers by the pool and at the front of the house.
UPSTAIRS
The other three bedrooms are up here, each with its own ensuite: a queen bedroom and a spacious bedroom with two king beds, both facing the ocean and opening onto the ocean-side terrace, and a queen bedroom facing the back terrace. The game room is up here, with a foosball table and another queen pull-out sofa, and it opens onto the ocean-side terrace too. Please note the interior stairs have a handrail along the wall side only. The open side has no railing, so take care, especially with little ones.
Upstairs, two sprawling terraces, two different worlds. The one facing the ocean is wide open, with a covered section where both sectionals, the rocking chairs and the wicker egg chairs stay in the shade all day. Out in the open is the dreamiest spot in the house: a bamboo teepee cabana wrapped in flowing linen, where you can slip inside, stay out of the sun and watch the sky turn gold. Save it for sunset. The terrace on the other side is fully roofed and looks over the forest and mountains. It`s where the swing bench, loveseat and coffee table live, and where the games come out: giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, ring toss and cornhole. Sun or shade, a crowd or a corner, there`s a spot for it.
GETTING HERE
Put the address into Google Maps and it will take you right to the black gate. Google Maps photos may show a silver wire gate, but the gate is black. There`s only one way up, so you can`t get lost. Shortly after the gate, near the entrance and well below the main house, you`ll pass the small casita of our on-site groundskeeper. He looks after the garden and the pool. The main house is set far above him, so your privacy is complete.
THE DRIVE UP IS STEEP. Past the casita, the private road winds up the hillside, and it is steep, unpaved, and not graded. An SUV or other high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended, ideally 4x4, and we don`t recommend regular passenger cars. Take it slowly, and the view at the top is worth it. Once you`re up, there`s a three-car garage and plenty of room to park right outside it, so groups with several vehicles are no problem.
You have the whole house and grounds, so spread out and use all of it.
The only exceptions are a few locked areas reserved for the owners and staff: the pantry off the kitchen, a few cabinets in the kitchen, and the metal cabinets and separate laundry room in the garage. There`s still plenty of cupboard and storage space in the kitchen for everything you need.
LAUNDRY: There`s a full laundry room inside the house, tucked between the kitchen and the main front entryway, and it`s open for you to use.
The small casita near the entrance is our groundskeeper`s home, so please treat that area as private.
Please message us through the booking platform and we`ll respond there. That`s the best way to reach us during your stay.
Aurora del Mar sits high in the hills above Potrero, in one of the quietest corners of Guanacaste. The area is peaceful and spread out, with large private grounds and no neighbors close by. Other big estates dot the hills, but they`re well spaced, so you`ll see a mansion in the distance, never one next door.
The elevation brings ocean views and spectacular sunsets, and the nights are dark and still.
The coast is close:
• Playa Potrero: about 10 minutes
• Playa La Penca: about 10 minutes
• Playa Prieta: about 10 minutes
• Playa Flamingo: about 15 minutes
• Las Catalinas: about 20 minutes
Spend the day on the sand or exploring the coast, then come back to the quiet of the hills.
A car is the best way to get around. Potrero and the nearby beaches are about 10 minutes away, and the house sits in the hills above them. The private road up is steep, unpaved and not graded, so we strongly recommend an SUV or other high-clearance vehicle, ideally a 4x4, and don`t recommend regular passenger cars. Once you`re up, there`s a three-car garage and plenty of room to park right outside it, so groups with several vehicles are no problem.
THE DRIVE UP: The private road to the house is steep, unpaved, and not graded. An SUV or other high-clearance vehicle is strongly recommended, ideally 4x4, and we don`t recommend regular passenger cars. Please take it slowly. Once you`re up, there`s a three-car garage and plenty of parking right outside it.
ON-SITE GROUNDSKEEPER: Our groundskeeper lives in a small casita near the entrance of the property, well below the main house. He looks after the garden and pool. The house is set far above him, so you`ll have your privacy. Just a heads-up so you`re not caught off guard if you see him around the grounds. Guests don`t need to be present when he`s working.
POOL SAFETY: The infinity pool is perfect for cooling off after a sunny beach day. Please note that the pool has no surrounding fence or gate, and the house sits on a steep mountain hillside, so please take extra care around the pool and grounds, especially with children and after dark. By booking, guests accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of everyone in their party, including children, in and around the pool area. For everyone`s safety, please keep these in mind:
- There is a diving board. Use it at your own risk, one person at a time, with no running or rough play in or around the pool.
- Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times near the pool.
- Please keep glass out of the pool area. Plastic or aluminum is a good alternative.
- There is no lifeguard. Swim at your own risk.
STAIRS: The interior stairs up to the bedrooms and game room have a handrail along the wall side only. The open side has no railing. There are also outdoor stairs by the pool leading up to the second-floor terraces. Please take care on them, especially with young children.
SECURITY CAMERAS: We have two EXTERIOR cameras recording audio and video: one covers the arrival area by the garage entry, and the other monitors the back utility area, to ensure safety while maintaining privacy as best as possible. None are monitoring guest common areas.
POOL AND TREES: With so many trees around, leaves or light debris can collect in the pool between cleanings, which is normal here.
POWER AND INTERNET: Costa Rica experiences occasional power and internet outages, especially during heavy rain or strong winds. These are usually temporary but good to be aware of.
WILDLIFE AND NATURE: The house is surrounded by dry tropical forest and Costa Rica`s incredible biodiversity. Despite regular fumigation, it is possible to encounter insects or wildlife both outside and inside the home.
BEACH GEAR: We have beach towels waiting for you. We don`t have beach chairs or umbrellas, so please feel free to bring your own.
WHERE EVERYONE SLEEPS (14 GUESTS):
Downstairs
- Bedroom 1, Primary (opens to the pool patio): 1 king bed, sleeps 2
- Living Room 2 (TV area): 1 queen pull-out sofa bed, sleeps 2
Upstairs
- Bedroom 2, Two-King (opens to the ocean-side terrace): 2 king beds, sleeps 4
- Bedroom 3, Oceanside Queen (opens to the ocean-side terrace): 1 queen bed, sleeps 2
- Bedroom 4, Mountainside Queen (opens to the back terrace): 1 queen bed, sleeps 2
- Living Room 3 (game room, opens to the ocean-side terrace): 1 queen pull-out sofa bed, sleeps 2
- Maximum 14 overnight guests.
- No pets (service animals only).
- No smoking or vaping.
- Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM.
- No parties or events.
- No commercial photography or filming.
- Please rinse off sand before coming inside or entering the pool. Outdoor showers are by the pool and at the front.
- When you leave, please turn off the AC and keep doors and windows closed.
- Water is precious. Please keep showers short.
- The front door is glass and the hilltop is windy. Please hold it when opening or closing.
- Please don`t move furniture.
- Please lock up when you
Amenities
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Linens
Dining table
Desk
Hairdryer
Map of Guanacaste Province
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