Costa Rica Vacation Villa Overlooking the Pacific Ocean

A recently built villa located near Dominical in the Southern Zone of the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Situated in the jungle 1200 feet above the Pacific Ocean in the Escaleras Mountains with a breathtaking view of sparkling blue water and vibrant green mountain- sides, Casi el Cielo is a paradise of visual experiences.

The vacation villa rental has four guest rooms, each with a private bath and a private terrace. Each room has a beautiful ocean view and its own path through the lush tropical garden to the swimming pool area. The guest rooms in the bed and breakfast may be rented separately or the entire villa may be rented on a weekly basis.

Casi el Cielo offers amazing ocean and jungle views from each of the four unique guest rooms. Whether you chose Los Peces (The Fish Room), Las Conchas (The Shell Room), Las Aves (The Bird Room) or La Jungla (The Jungle Room), beautiful Costa Rican woods, Italian tile and dramatic ceramic baths will surround you. Each room has an extra-firm, pillow top queen bed, ceiling fan and air conditioner.

Villa Rental includes: 4 guest rooms with queen beds - each with a unique theme and design, private ceramic tile baths, Picturesque private terraces, expansive living, dining, kitchen and terrace areas, Air conditioning in guest rooms, breakfast featuring Costa Rican specialties and American favorites, candlelight dinners, early morning room service, daily maid service, laundry service, direct TV, internet access, DVD player and a variety of movies, library with selection of books and games.

The rooms are equipped with many items to make your stay more enjoyable including clock radios, hair dryers, make-up mirrors and luxurious robes. The private terraces are a perfect place to relax, read a book, absorb the beauty of the surroundings or watch the ever-changing vistas of the Pacific Ocean. Staff will deliver coffee and an early morning snack to your terrace to start your day.

Casi el Cielo staff is always available to answer questions, solve problems, assist you with any concern or bring you a cool tropical drink. We are pleased to offer the following services: Transportation assistance, bar service, massage, manicure and pedicure services, arrangement of tours and other activities.
Special event planning - Casi el Cielo has room and sufficient seating for a sit-down dinner for forty people making it the perfect location for a formal party or reception. Local musicians can add that special touch with classical guitar, keyboard and singing of Latin or American favorites. Our staff will work with you on all of the details to make your special event memorable.

Casi el Cielo is located about 100 miles north of the Panama border, in the Southern Pacific Zone near Dominical. The villa is approximately a four hour drive from San Jose. Daily intra-country flights are available to either Palmar Sur or Quepos, each approximately 45 minutes from the villa. Our staff will gladly assist you in making transportation arrangements.

ACTIVITIES Beach - Within a thirty minute drive of Casi el Cielo there are a dozen beaches on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. For the surfers, Playa Dominical is a long stretch of beach with good waves and strong currents well known as one of the hottest places for surfing. At Playa Punta Dominical or Playa Dominicalito admire the impressive rock formations, get some sun and visit the nearby restaurants. If you are seeking seclusion, Playa Hermosa or Playa Bellena in the heart of Bellena National Marine Park offer you miles of soft sand for that long relaxing walk or invigorating jog. Playa Arco with monkeys and waterfalls, Playa Pinuela with calm waters and seafood sold by local fishermen, Playa Tortuga with its wild beauty almost untouched by human beings, Playa Ventanas with its rock windows to the sea and its mysterious caves, each is different and each is captivating. Tours - Nearby Hacienda Baru, an 800 acre world famous private rainforest biological preserve, offers a jungle canopy observation platform, Flight of the Toucan zip lines and many trails (self-guided or with a knowledgeable bilingual guide) where it is possible to view wildlife including monkeys, toucans and sloths. Horseback riding tours are available to 213 foot Nauyaca Waterfall, one of the most beautiful in Central America, or to the local beaches. Tours to well-known snorkeling and scuba diving locations leave from the Dominical area. Choose the exhilarating experience of rappelling 130 feet down a waterfall or a bird's eye view of mangroves, jungles and beaches in an ultralight. Familiarize yourself with Costa Rica's indigenous culture at the Boruca Indian Reserve. Charter a fishing boat for a world-class off-shore or in-shore fishing experience. Kayaking, surfing, white water rafting--the possibilities for adventure are endless. National Parks - Manuel Antonio National Park is composed of three long strands of beautiful white sand beach fringed by jungle on one side and the Pacific on the other. The park abounds with wildlife and it is almost certain that you will see troops of the endangered squirrel monkeys there. Ballena National Marine Park was created to protect marine life and the largest coral reef on the Pacific coast of Central America. It is here that whales winter and whale sightings are common. Several species of turtles also nest here. Caño Island National Marine Park is an island off the coast and visible from Casi el Cielo. It is important in the protection of many species of flora and fauna and is one of the premier locations for scuba diving and snorkeling. Corcovado National Park is a wonderland of virgin rainforest, unspoiled beaches, jungle-thick riverbanks and exotic wildlife.

RATES

	Until Dec 15/08	Dec 16/08 - Jan 4 / 09	Jan 5 - Apr 2 / 09
Entire Vacation Villa Per Week	$3500	$5500	$4500
Individual Guest Room Per Night	$150	-	$200
Tax NOT included ( 16.39 % tax ) Payment and Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with more than 30 days notice will be refunded deposit less 10% of weekly rate, cancellations with less than 30 days notice but more than 10 days notice will be refunded 50% of weekly rate and cancellations with less than 10 days notice will not receive a refund. Access to the guest rooms, general living areas and outdoor recreation areas in Casi el Cielo requires the use of stairs. We apologize, however there is no equipment in place to make the inn handicapped accessible. Children under 15 will be accepted only on entire villa rentals.