Welcome to Casa del oso perezoso (translated as 'the house of the bear sloth'). Bear Sloths are a common sight in the Manuel Antonio area and in particular in the National Park located there. They seem to take life easy and are very laid back; something we love about the lifestyle and the people of Costa Rica and something that we hope you are able to achieve while here in Costa Rica.

Oso perezoso is very private and secure, sitting behind a beautifully handcrafted large wooden gate created by a local woodworker from native wood, and a privacy wall. Located on a 2 acre lot within Finca Se Ve Bien (Looking Good Farm), the Finca comprises 100 hectares with approximately 22 residences located within the Finca. Most of the remaining land area has been left as jungle and forest. Oso perezoso sits atop a hill above the valley and offers spectacular unobstructed views of the mountains to the north and east and the valley below and the Pacific ocean off to the west. Oso perezoso faces westerly allowing you to truly enjoy the beautiful sunsets each night from the outdoor patio area.

Our Casa is just over 2000 square feet of indoor living; all of this on one level. AND our Casa is now handicap accessible and disability friendly - a rarity in the Manuel Antonio/Quepos area!

There are 3 generously sized, fully furnished bedrooms in 2 separated bedroom wings to provide privacy for our guests. The master suite is located in one wing of the house with the other two bedrooms in the opposite wing. Joining the two wings is a large open concept common area that contains the comfortably furnished living room complete with a new L Shaped leather sofa, the very spacious dining room, a sitting area and a newly renovated and fully equipped kitchen with spectacular quartz countertops; fit for a gourmet cook. A bar height counter made from a large single piece of native wood with bar stools, all handcrafted by a local woodworker, overlooks the kitchen area enabling you and your guests to socialize while the meal is being prepared. All rooms have spectacular views of the mountains, the valley or the ocean as well as the incredible outdoor living area and infinity pool.

Each bedroom and the common living area have their own individually controlled air conditioner, however you will find no need for them during the day when the large patio doors of the living area and the bedrooms are opened, letting the late morning and afternoon breezes flow through the house. Each room in our Casa has ceiling fans to assist in air movement.

We are certain you will find the interior spacious and very comfortable.

The outdoor leisure area is spectacular. Anchored by a one of a kind infinity edge pool, there is approximately 2000 square feet of additional space with a covered upper patio area, complete with ceiling fans throughout, that shades you from the sun or rain.

The lower pool level is accessed by a wide and gently declining staircase with a handrail. The entire luxurious lower patio and pool area has limestone patio stones (that never gets hot in the brilliant and powerful sun of Costa Rica). The outdoor area is fully equipped with a large sun sail for shade, chaises and chairs for your enjoyment as well as a newly constructed covered outdoor kitchen with granite countertop and peninsula with chairs to enjoy conversations while preparing meals on the BBQ or enjoying your favourite beverage. The new outdoor kitchen is lighted and comes complete with a beverage fridge and running water and an overhead fan.

The pool is constructed with beautiful, non slip, quartz tiling with gentle and wide steps to your submersed sitting bench and a one meter deep pool area that is great to lounge in or is great for the kids. The lap area of the pool is a consistent 8 feet deep and is great to swim in or do laps. You will enjoy a cooling shower after a day out and about under the stainless steel outdoor shower adjacent to the pool before you take a plunge in the pool.

Lastly, there is also a rear covered patio with ceiling fan, to enjoy quiet times.

We have installed permanent cement ramps and we have a few portable ramps for wheelchairs and disabled persons that allows easy access to and from the Casa and the outdoor areas including those areas by the pool. We believe the access that these ramps provide truly makes our Casa a rare find in Costa Rica.

There is also a private and separate exterior patio area that is a wonderful location for your warm up or cool down stretches with a great view of the mountains off in the distance. The fitness area includes a chin up bar system, elliptical machine, dumbbells, exercise bands, yoga mats and skip rope for your enjoyment.

Here are just some of the main features of our Casa:

- all on one level – no stairs are within the house
- wheelchair and disability accessible to the house, within the house and to the pool with ramps that provide access to and from the Casa and the outdoor areas including the fantastic pool. The ramps are wide and gradual.
- wheelchair and disability accessible and friendly master bathroom and shower
- open concept main living area with two sitting areas and a full dining room suite with built in sideboard
- Costa Rican artwork decorate many of the walls in the house
- all rooms are very private and individually air conditioned
- all rooms have ceiling fans
- three very generously sized bedrooms each with a queen bed, the third bedroom has a day bed and each has their own independent air conditioning.
- a large desk in the third bedroom that is perfect if you need to work from Costa Rica
- the Casa comfortably sleeps 7.
- new foldable crib/playpen and highchair for youngsters
- fully equipped newly renovated kitchen fit for a gourmet cook with spectacular quartz countertops, a state of the art gas cooktop, prep sink, convection wall oven, dishwasher and new side by side refrigerator with filtered water and ice dispenser, drip coffee maker and blenders for all your favourite drinks. Non breakable glasses and dinnerware are available for your use poolside.
- new washer and dryer in a separate laundry/storage room just off the kitchen
- There is a private and separate exterior patio area that is a wonderful location for your warm up or cool down stretches with a great view of the mountains off in the distance. The fitness area includes an elliptical machine, dumbbells, exercise bands, yoga mats and skip rope for your enjoyment.
- native wood finished 14 foot ceilings in all rooms with LED pot lights throughout the house, full sized lighted closets for your use with a walk through closet in the master bedroom and large windows and/or patio doors in each room that provide spectacular views of the ocean and the mountains and the pool.
- 2 spa like bathrooms tiled in marble and travertine limestone with large showers, one for the master and the other for the two guest rooms
- a half bath off the main living area for your convenient use, especially when you are at the pool
- kitchen cabinets, wall unit, dining room sideboard and the raised kitchen island and all interior and exterior doors and all the bathroom vanities were beautifully custom crafted with native woods by a local woodworker
- 47 inch flatscreen Smart LCD TV in the living area, DVD player and a wireless sound system are also available for use.
- 42 inch flatscreen LCD TV with Apple TV in the master bedroom
- 37 inch flatscreen LCD TV with Apple TV in the second guest bedroom
- a selection of DVDs for your use and a DVD player
- a selection of novels available for your use
- a selection of Costa Rica guide books available for your use
- high speed fibre optic internet service, with 100Mbps download, and wireless MESH network is accessible throughout the house and the outside patio area, even around the pool
- complimentary local telephone within Costa Rica
- security system and exterior security lighting
- locking entry gate off the parking area
- newly constructed covered car port and walkway for 2 cars and space for a 3rd
- large safe for your valuables
- excellent quality linens, bath towels and pool towels provided;
- housekeeping service is provided once per week while you are staying with us. This can be increased if desired but there is an extra charge for each additional day. (NOTE: Sunday is not available for housekeeping service) Housekeeping does not include personal laundry service.
- Large outdoor area, much of it covered from the sun and rain
- Beautiful fully landscaped garden areas surround the house
- Fantastic pool with lounging bench, shallow area great to lounge in or for the kids and a full 8 feet deep lap pool area
- Stainless steel outdoor shower adjacent to the pool for rinsing off before and after your swim
- Manuel Antonio Beach, a short 10 - 15 minutes away has been voted the Best Beach in Central America and one of the top 15 beaches in the world.