Casa El Chante

Highlights

• There’s a magnificent central house with five exclusive villas, set in lush, exotic gardens and unbelievable natural landscapes.
• Luxury concierge services are available with your stay, including gourmet dining, spa treatments and yoga and surf instruction.
• There’s a private infinity pool with a swim-up lounge area, along with a zen meditation deck with sweeping ocean views.
• Vibrant Tamarindo town is just a few minutes’ walk away, and is framed by jungle hillsides and white, sandy shores.

You should know

• The villas are connected by forest pathways and may not be suitable for young children or those with walking difficulties.
• The house and villas cannot be rented separately and are only available to hire as one collective property.

Discover the sheer magic of Costa Rica’s paradisal landscapes at this luxurious hideaway on the Guanacaste coastline. Framed by wild, pristine jungles and sublime sandy bays, Casa El Chante is a divine sanctuary for an unimaginable stay. Explore the lush, rising mountains or the rugged Mangrove swamps, watching dreamy, crimson sunsets across the sparkling, sapphire coast. There’s boutique villas, an exclusive service and breath-taking outdoor decks, so sit back, relax and let Pura Vida commence.

Casa El Chante prides itself on offering a unique Costa Rican experience and is a sustainable eco-retreat set in sprawling exotic gardens. Its rich, hardwood bungalows are raised off the forest floor and are scattered around a magnificent central house complete with a stunning infinity pool. Expect tropical architecture and open-air designs, encouraging natural ventilation and an outdoor lifestyle. Solar power and water treatments keep things ecologically balanced, and make this a luxury haven at one with its natural, jungle palace.

Inside, the villas have been finished with an alluring Balinese style, showcasing intricate hardwood carvings and sumptuous designs. Look out for the exquisite, vaulted ceilings and the timeless antique pieces, beside sophisticated furnishings and romantic candle lanterns. Sleek sliding walls allow for seamless outdoor living and lead out onto massive sea-view porches and relaxed, sun-drenched decking.

The expansive main house offers a myriad of indulgent living areas, where you can catch-up with friends and enjoy the Costa Rican climate. Meditate in the mornings with your private yoga instructor, or soak in the lap pool with its swim-up lounge area. Drink cocktails on the sun-kissed deck or in the sunset dining room, sampling the gourmet creations from your leading, in-house chef. There’s a hi-tech media room and a stylish, chill-out lounge, along with a state-of-the-art kitchen overlooking the flourishing grounds.

Secluded forest pathways lead off to the five tranquil villas where you’ll find your serene sleeping quarters with peaceful terrace areas. Each has a king-size canopy bed perfect for loved-up couples, alongside deluxe en-suite bathrooms and steamy open-air showers. The largest of the five even has an extra room for the kids, dressed with uber-comfy bunk-beds and an additional twin-sized bed. While away your days soaking up the seductive ocean views, treating yourself to a soothing in-room massage or treatment by the pool.

Beyond the villa, Costa Rica awaits, ready to take you on a journey through its unbelievable landscapes. Wonder at the monkeys in the treetops or the sea turtles on the shore, making footprints in the sand or hiking along the jungle floor. Vibrant Tamarindo is just a few minutes’ walk away and is a laidback coastal town with a seemingly, endless sandy bay. Learn to ride the waves with your trained surf instructor, or head to the local golf courses or protected marine areas.

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