Casa Primos

playa guiones, nosara, costa rica

A 3-minute walk from the beach along a quaint wooded path takes one to a point where a trellised front gate comes into view. Behind the gate, near the end of a quiet, unnamed street hides a secluded sanctuary: Casa Primos.  Tucked comfortably into a tropical grove surrounded by trees and bamboo is a residence of distinction.  Easily one of the best residential properties and locations within the loosely-knit village of Playa Guiones, this intimate compound is remarkably private despite it's prime location.  Casa Primos, at the end of a small drive, benefits from having almost non-existent automobile traffic with most people traveling past the house on foot, often with a surfboard or yoga mat under arm.

  Stepping into the house for the first time visitors are immediately taken with the open central corridor and it's nineteen-foot, teak-clad ceiling, leading the way through an arched passage and out to an inviting swimming pool and the lush jungle beyond.  Ceiling fans turn gracefully over an open living space that provides the ideal area for families and friends to gather while cooking, entertaining and enjoying conversation.  Solid hardwood custom furniture, cabinetry, and shelving mixes with a collection of original art, textiles, pottery, books and games.  Unique custom-designed lighting fixtures create the perfect mood and atmosphere.  The fully-equipped kitchen, with it's bold tile pattern, open shelving and elevated floor set the perfect stage for a chef to perform or for friends to enjoy morning coffee.  An antique table in the common area with a modern chandelier above becomes a roundabout for the entry to all four bedrooms and guest bathroom, a stopping-off point before venturing out to the salt-water pool. The bedrooms are open yet cozy, with screened, louvered windows and operable transoms to encourage cool breezes when the A/C isn't utilized.

    While the house will charm guests with it's comfort and style, perhaps the real center of the action is the backyard pool and it's adjoining two-level rancho with it's dramatic thirty foot high thatch roof.  As a backdrop, the protected jungle preserve, with lush, natural vegetation, creates a feeling of secluded privacy. The sound of a waterfall spilling gently into the end of the pool encourages a relaxed atmosphere as guests enjoy sipping a cool drink in the shade of the rancho's outdoor living room.  The Rancho's kitchen, bar and full bathroom make it possible to spend hours in this small paradise without leaving.  Stairs wrap around the back of the rancho and up to the open and tranquil space of the upper level, an ideal place for a peaceful sunrise meditation, massage or a solo or group yoga practice.

Casa Primos

Specifications

Location:

Casa Primos is located in the main Playa Guiones area of Nosara, Costa Rica.  

Main House (2500 Sq Ft)

Includes living and dining area, kitchen, common area, four bedrooms, laundry room and bathrooms.  Comfortably sleeps 12 people in 7 beds.  The house has been thoughtfully and meticulously designed to the most discerning standards in 2016.

Bedrooms

2 master suites with king beds and private bathrooms

1 guest suite with king bed (utilizes adjacent main bathroom)

1 bunk room with 2 lower double beds and 2 single upper beds (sleeps 6 total)

Each bedroom has a dedicated, wall-mounted air-conditioner.

Living / Dining / Kitchen

The front area of the house is optimized for family life and entertaining with the living room, dining room and kitchen open to one another.  The living room features a large, built-in sectional sofa and lounge seating.  The adjacent dining area accommodates up to 10+ people around a large wooden table.  The open, elevated kitchen has a dining bar with stools and is equipped with modern appliances and an array of cooking equipment, bar tending supplies and tableware.

Central Gallery

A common area serves as a hub for accessing the bedrooms and guest bathroom.  The main corridor features a large bookshelf stocked with reading material and games.  A vintage stereo system has been updated to accept modern devices: phones, iPads, etc.

Rancho  (1000 Sq Ft)

The Rancho is a vaulted, 2-level “pool house” constructed of rough-hewn teak wood beams and a natural thatched grass roof.  It includes an outdoor lounge area, kitchen and pantry, mini-bar with stools, a bathroom, deck floor with direct pool access and a second level open yoga studio.

Pool Area

The backyard area features the rancho and living area, a glass-tiled, single depth “lounging” swimming pool with shallow kiddie pool, waterfall feature, lounge chairs, hammocks beneath a shady pergola and shade trees.

Yards and Gardens

The north side of the house features a large shade covered wrap-around patio with lounge seating, lush landscaping and a concrete ping-pong table.  Within the front entry gate an outdoor spill-trough surf shower is provided.  A locking storage cage is provided for surfboards and equipment.  A small gravel drive accommodates parking for 1 vehicle and a few quads or a  golf cart, (there is additional road-side parking available along the front of the property)

Wi-Fi / Entertainment

A high-speed 15 Mbps wifi connection is provided for guests.  Guests are encouraged to utilize personal devices for viewing entertainment. In the interest of preserving tranquility no television is provided in the house.

Security / Mechanical / Electrical

A state-of-the-art security system is installed with 24-hour local monitoring and perimeter cameras.  Other security measures include bar-protected windows, exterior motion lighting and fortified doors and gates.  Each of the master suites includes a secure "bodega" for valuables. Ceiling fans throughout the common living areas and air-conditioning with ceiling fans in individual bedrooms.  An auxiliary water tank is linked to the plumbing system to ensure a continuous, reliable water supply with adequate pressure.  Rooftop solar panels provide a stored, back-up power supply so Costa Rica’s frequent power outages go unnoticed.  

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