Casa de Arte (House of Art) has an eclectic mix of art and color in reflections of the owner's tastes and talents. Each room is unique with a variety of art pieces, chandeliers, handmade sink vessels and cabinetry. The kitchen and living areas open fully to a deck offering a spectacular ocean/Manual Antonio view. The pool is set within a lush garden. This property is secluded and surrounded by mature trees often filled with local wildlife.* FULL SERVICE CONCIERGE, TOUR GUIDE AND CHEF! *fee Casa del Artista is one of the original homes built in this gated community and has been completely remodeled. It has mature tree and plant growth which encourages wildlife such as spider monkeys, toucans and sloths to visit. The home is on 7 acres of land that is surrounded by rain forest with an incredible ocean view (with Manual Antonio National Park in the distance). Only minutes from quiet and secluded beaches such as Playa Matapalo and Playa Linda. There are several popular waterfalls nearby and plenty of shopping, restaurants, guided tours, ziplining, horseback riding, surfing, fishing, biking, hiking and other activities. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, an open kitchen and living room (great room), decks with ocean views, a beautiful pool surrounded by lush gardens and is securely situated within a gated community above the small town of Portalon (located halfway between the popular areas of Quepos/Manual Antonio and Dominical. Guests will have access to the entire home. The property managers live nearby and are available at all times during your stay. This is a gated community above the town of Portalon There is public bus access from the town of Portalon and other shuttle services are available. We recommend that you rent a 4-wheel drive vehicle for ease of traveling to and from activities and shopping. For your convenience, the home is supplied with 2-3 days toilet paper, laundry, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels and laundry soap. This will give you the opportunity to relax while you determine your “home away from home” shopping needs.