Our beachfront house features a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, ceramic floors, modern furniture, and modern home appliances. This house counts with a spacious and cozy oceanfront entertainment area and swimming pool overlooking the ocean. It's clean, safe, and quiet, located right within the “Tivives Protected Zone”— the last redoubt of the existing tropical dry forest in the Costa Rican Central Pacific Region. We love this place, and you'll like it too! The space Our cozy beachfront house has a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, perfect for spending quality time with family and close friends. The secluded location, a quick drive from San Jose, allows for a total immersion in the natural beauty of the space and is extremely conducive for relaxation and appreciation of local flora and fauna. From the oceanfront entertainment area and swimming pool you can rejoice to observe the tropical dry forest (North-East View), or you can see the most beautiful sunsets in Costa Rica (West and South-West View) with the soothing sound of the waves. You will be surprised by parrots, seagulls, pelicans and a great variety of birds flying around. Sometimes you’ll even have noisy Scarlet Macaws eating in the almond trees next to the house. During the mornings, you’ll frequently see herds of monkeys jumping across the trees and iguanas trying to get some sun on top of houses. At Night, be aware of raccoons, because they are clever and tend to steal food left outside unattended. Remember this Protected Zone is a habitat for wildlife, so, take precautions and don’t try to touch animals. The house features one master bedroom with a King-Size bed and a modern private bathroom; a second room with a Full-Size bed and a Full-Size Trundle; and a third room with a Twin-Size/Full-Size Bunk bed combination and a Full-Size Trundle. All rooms feature A/C’s, ceiling fans and Smart TVs. There is a second full bathroom in the house for shared use. The living area has a comfortable and modern sofa that doubles as a Full-Size bed or two Twin-Size beds for an additional sleeping area and is equipped with A/C, ceiling fan and a Smart TV. The kitchen is fully stocked and boasts quartz countertops as well as modern home appliances and cooking utensils. The house is outfitted with modern LED Lighting throughout. The oceanfront entertainment area is spacious and features a polished concrete countertop with a BBQ grill for charcoal barbequing or grilling. This oceanfront entertainment area also features ceiling fans, a half bathroom and two external showers where you can rinse the sand and sea salt before jumping in the pool or returning to the house. The swimming pool is loved by kids and adults alike and is connected to the entertainment area with great ocean views. Life is cool in our swimming pool! The property is 77km/48miles away from San José, Costa Rica, or a short 1.0 – 1.5-hour drive. From here you can visit many places on the Pacific Coast. Guest access The house features secure parking for up to 4 vehicles and 24-hour gated security with onsite surveillance. During your stay, you will have access to all the facilities in the property. If you like to cook, we recommend you shop for groceries on your way to the house. We love to grill, and that’s why we created a fully-outfitted BBQ area where you can indulge in some outdoor barbequing or grilling. Don’t forget to bring ice, purified drinking water, insect repellent, and sunblock. We will provide a list with nearby convenience stores (tiny mini market) and restaurants (we can also help you order food to the house) – cash only options. If you want to have a night out, you can drive a few miles and visit fine restaurants near Caldera Port or Puntarenas. For the more adventurous, this beach is one of the top surf beaches of the country! Please note however that because the area is secluded from large crowds, there are no lifesavers, so take care and be safe. We love bonfires, so if you enjoy sitting around a good beachside fire, we can explain how to create one on the beach in front of our oceanfront entertainment area, where we have a dedicated spot for bonfires. If you love fly fishing, bring your fishing rod and walk from the house towards the Jesus Maria River mouth (Delta) at the South-East end of Tivives Beach. This river mouth is also an excellent place for exploring, so make sure to bring your sunblock and explore all Tivives Beach has to offer and take in the fantastic views! Also, we encourage you to walk to the North-West end of Tivives Beach. Past the rocks, there’s a beautiful beach called “Hidden Beach,” and it’s fantastic during low tides. Please note that there are two low tides and two high tides every 24 hours. We suggest you download NAUTIDE app to your smartphone so you can check the low tides hours for the Pacific Coast/Puntarenas area. Other things to note • There are no souvenirs in the house. Each object must be left where it was found. • Please don’t smoke or vape inside the house. You are welcome to smoke or vape outside. • Bugs and mosquitoes are typical in the tropic, that’s why we recommend using insect repellent and keeping the main door always closed, to avoid bugs coming inside the house. All windows have mosquito nets installed to prevent mosquitoes and bugs flying inside the house. • If you use A/C’s, please close all windows and doors. To optimize cooling, always use the A/C simultaneously with the ceiling fan. • Please shower before you enter the pool. • The pool is cleaned frequently, at least once a week is done deep cleaning usually on Thursdays or Fridays. Do not be scared if you see a person cleaning the pool. His name is Jorge, and he also cleans the whole backyard.