Located in Bahía Ballena, this attractive villa for $305 per night is a great option for your next trip. Located just 20 minutes up from the Costnenera Highway between the towns of Dominical to the north and Uvita to the south a partially paved road (4 wheel drive mandatory) winds it way thru the jungle to the gated community of Costa Verde Estates. There you will find Casa de Zen the only home located at the end of a dead end road. Privacy abounds so if you are the kind of person who enjoys the likes of traffic, police sirens or other unnatural noise pollutants this is certainly not the home for you Casa de Zen offers an unparalleled serenity skillfully chiseled into the mountain side surrounded by Old world primary rainforest on three sides. Tastefully decorated with an array of natural local wood, stained glass and muted colors that emulate the surrounding landscape this Casa has all the creature comforts to make you feel right at home. Air-conditioners are in the bedrooms only but rarely needed. Rising high above the coastline below ocean breezes cool the temperature by a whopping 10 degrees compared to lower elevations making it quite comfortable day and night. The casa consists of two large Master bedrooms complete with private baths both located on opposite sides of the house giving you yet again the feel of intimacy even while sharing the home with other guests. The comfortable oversized open air livingroom has the atmosphere of a movie theatre complete with a big screen TV and comfortable seating for your viewing pleasure. There is absolutely no bad seat in this house. Whether it's movies, classic TV, documentries or sports we have it all via a Roku box or choose from a large selection of DVD's or CD's from our extensive libraries. The lush landscape was professionally designed by an award winning American landscape archetect using local flora and fauna that melds into the surrounding jungle complete with Papaya and Mango trees. Open spaces include sculptured well maintained rich lawns that sweep over the jungle's edge bringing a plethora of fireflies as the night falls. Night lighting is also a beautiful addition to this enchanted land artistically positioned to up light trees in the jungle and give much needed light to the pathways on a black as ink night. No tropical paradise would be complete without an infinity edge salt water pool complete with in pool seating overlooking the Pacific Ocean. If you're not wanting to float around on an air mattress in the pool then a pool shelf with lounge chairs is just the ticket for you in an area submerged in just 8 inches of water. And yes, the pool butts right up to the jungle giving it the feel more like a lagoon than a pool itself. Imagine drinking cold fruity umbrella drinks with ice served straight from the ice machine in your outdoor kitchen. Life doesn't get any better than this. Enjoy a cup of coffee at sunrise with the sounds of hundreds of songbirds serenading a new day as Howler monkeys feast on tasty leaves in the canopy tops above. White faced monkeys will keep you amused with their antics and acrobatic finesse. As you relax on the oversized Veranda the unobstructed breath taking views of the Pacific Ocean lie 1700 feet below overlooking the famous Whale’s Tail where it is not unusual to observe the almighty Humpback Whale in it's natural habitat. Past the Whales Tail the view sweeps over the ocean to the Osa Peninsula and Cano Island which has some of the finest diving and snorkeling in Costa Rica. Be prepared to listen to the green parrots squawking noisily as they compete for the many fruits that the Peach Palms offer. Handsome Toucan's dressed in mini tuxedos will nose dive down into the jungle to add just another dimension to this lush paradise. If you are a big fan of butterflies there are entirely too many different varieties to count in just one hour. As the sun starts to set you return to your slice of Heaven after a long day of hiking, swimming, fishing, zip lining or Whale watching. Rinse off in your outdoor private shower and settle in with a sparkling glass of wine. As darkness falls upon the land starlight intermingled with the lights of Uvita and Ojochal twinkling to life in the yonder valley. As the jungle grows silent for the night the soothing sounds of the waves crashing below brings a joyful peace and time for reflection from a long day filled with life long memories. ☆☆☆ All this can be found during the popular season known as the HIGH SEASON or DRY SEASON starting in late November thru mid to late April. During these months Costa Rica comes alive with oil slicked beach goers, surfers and nature fanatics enjoying in abundance the warm, dry, sun-filled days. ☆☆☆ The LOW SEASON or GREEN SEASON is May thru November which allows for a Seasonal discounted Rental fee. This low season allows you an exclusive one on one with nature. As the rainy season rejuvenates the jungle our on site Waterfall comes alive and peeks through the jungle as it cascades into our Rio Zen below. Personally one of our favorite times of the year. There truly is no need to make the long drive to the Monte Verde Cloud Forrest because the cloud Forrest will come to you. Come visit and stay at Casa de Zen . Your life long memories await.