House in Guanacaste Province
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About this house rental
Perched on a lush clifftop above Bahía Culebra in Peninsula Papagayo, Villa Enoki is an award-winning architectural sanctuary where elevated luxury is rooted in nature. Designed by renowned Costa Rican architect Mario Vargas, celebrated for his organic, site-responsive work, the villa takes its name and its form from a quiet discovery: on his first visit to the land, Mario found a fallen log with delicate enoki-like fungi growing along its surface. Those curved, layered shapes became the architectural language of the home. The result is a residence that doesn't sit on the hillside so much as rise from it, opening outward to sweeping views of the Pacific.
Floor-to-ceiling glass frames the shifting colors of the bay. Sculptural interiors, designer furnishings, and select artworks fill grand, light-filled volumes, while natural wood and stone lend warmth, and filtered sunlight moves across every surface like sun through a forest canopy. It is a place for long dinners, slow mornings, and the kind of time together that is hard to find anywhere else.
THE VILLA
- Six bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom; nine bathrooms in total (layouts shown at enokipapagayo.com)
- Sleeps up to 16 guests, including a bunk room that kids love
- Infinity pool and jacuzzi overlooking the Pacific
- Gourmet chef's kitchen, plus both casual and formal dining spaces indoors and out
- Outdoor fire pit and expansive terraces for sunset gatherings
- The Velvet Lounge: a media room with a 100-inch screen and custom cocktail bar
- Yoga and wellness studio with ocean views, set in a detached guest house
- Two private executive offices with fiber internet and automatic Starlink backup
- Smart-home automation for lighting, climate, and entertainment, with discreet top-tier security
- Six-seat golf cart for exploring the peninsula
- Daily housekeeping and attentive concierge support from a dedicated on-site team
YOUR STAY, YOUR WAY
Villa Enoki welcomes multigenerational families, milestone celebrations, wellness retreats, and executive gatherings alike. Bedrooms are thoughtfully separated so that every guest finds a private sanctuary, while the living spaces flow naturally between indoors and out, drawing everyone back together around the expansive gathering, dining, and living spaces.
For guests who want an even more personal experience, our team can arrange:
- Private chef, bartender, and butler services, from relaxed family breakfasts to multi-course tasting dinners
- In-villa spa and massage treatments, sound baths, and yoga classes
- Access to the members-only Prieta Beach Club and Papagayo Park
- Grocery stocking before arrival
- Airport transfers, boat charters, sportfishing, sailing, and surfing excursions
- Zip-lining, horseback riding, rainforest hikes, and wildlife tours
These services are available as add-ons and are not included in the nightly rate. Just let us know your wishes and we'll take care of the details.
THE LOCATION
Peninsula Papagayo is one of Costa Rica's most exclusive destinations: 1,400 acres of protected tropical landscape, private beaches, and world-class amenities, all behind a gated entrance. Villa Enoki sits minutes from the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo and the Ritz-Carlton Reserve Nekajui, with their fine dining, spas, and the celebrated Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. Swimmable beaches and beach clubs are a short golf cart ride away.
Nature is never far. Howler monkeys visit the treetops, birdsong fills the mornings, and the surrounding dry tropical forest feels like a private reserve. Guests describe it as staying inside a nature documentary, with luxury linens and a private chef.
Getting here is easy: Liberia International Airport (LIR) is just 35 minutes away, with direct flights from many major U.S. and Canadian cities.
THE SPIRIT OF ENOKI
Villa Enoki is a study in balance: shelter and openness, bold form and organic texture, the human-made and the elemental. It is more than a luxury rental. It is a soulful expression of modern Costa Rican design, immersed in nature and shaped by intention.
Whether you're watching the sunset melt into the sea from the cantilevered terrace or waking to birdsong from a bedroom that seems to float above the treetops, every detail has been conceived to awaken the senses. We would be honored to welcome you.
Pura vida.
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