Villa Nayara

Set high on a hillside above Playas del Coco, the house looks out over the Pacific from three levels of glass, stone and open terrace. The light arrives first. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull the landscape straight into the living room, and from almost anywhere in the house the view runs uninterrupted down to the water.

The main level is built around gathering. An open living and dining area flows out to balconies and lounge terraces, so mornings tend to start with coffee outside and evenings drift toward long dinners in the open air. The kitchen is a serious one, with custom wood cabinetry, a 48-inch gas cooktop and professional-grade appliances, and it’s matched outdoors by a full kitchen with a built-in grill. The architecture keeps things quiet: clean lines, natural materials and finishes chosen to recede rather than compete with what’s beyond the windows.

Outside, the infinity pool sits at the edge of the hill and seems to spill into the horizon. Above it, a rooftop wellness deck holds a private sauna and cold plunge, with yoga mats and towels set out for sunrise stretching, meditation or simply lying still and watching the ocean change colour. There’s shade when you want it and sun when you don’t, and the terraces work just as well at noon as they do at dusk.

Seven bedrooms are spread across the house, six with their own en-suite bathrooms. Two primary suites open directly onto terraces, and four of the bedrooms face the sea. Five rooms have king beds and one a queen, while a large bedroom that doubles as a games room holds two queen Murphy beds, which makes the house easy for multi-generational families or groups who want to stay together without stepping on each other.

The practical side is handled with care. A private elevator runs from the three-car garage up to the main living level, so arriving with luggage is effortless. Air conditioning is controlled room by room, Wi-Fi reaches every corner, and the whole house runs on filtered water. The property sits within a private gated community with round-the-clock security, and the beaches, restaurants and shops of Playas del Coco are only a few minutes’ drive down the hill.

A daytime villa host looks after light housekeeping, keeps the shared spaces fresh and helps with small requests throughout the stay. Home-cooked Costa Rican meals, served family-style at the house, can be arranged on request. Beyond that, the team can stock the kitchen before you arrive, organise airport transfers and excursions, and bring in private yoga instructors, massage therapists and other wellness practitioners. Gate access, smart lock and garage codes are all shared ahead of arrival, so the first moment at the house is simply about walking in and looking out.