Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Set within Vista Dominical Estates, a gated community above the coastal town of Dominical, Villa Flor de la Vida brings together ocean views, flexible living spaces, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. The 4,025-square-foot home sits on 1.25 acres and offers four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a half bath across three levels. The community has controlled gate access and no HOA fees.
The ground floor is arranged as a self-contained studio with a bedroom, full bathroom, and kitchen. A full-size Murphy bed helps the space adapt for guests, while accordion glass doors open to a covered outdoor lounge beneath a Palmex palapa roof. Beyond it, the infinity pool looks out toward the Pacific and the green mountain landscape. This level offers a private, independent setting for visitors or extended family.
On the middle floor, the main living spaces include two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a second kitchen. Natural light enters through large sliding glass windows, with ocean views as a backdrop. The kitchen features a generous island, granite countertops, and a walk-in pantry. In the bathroom, quartz sinks sit above a natural wood counter, with slate stone accents. A dedicated driveway on this level makes it convenient to bring groceries or luggage directly to the main living area.
The upper floor is devoted to the primary bedroom and its full bathroom, with dual sinks and natural wood details. A teak vaulted ceiling adds warmth, while sliding glass doors lead to a private ocean-view yoga deck. The adjoining loft includes a queen bed and half bath, as well as a separate deck. The yoga deck features a Flower of Life motif and offers a quiet place to stretch or take in the tropical surroundings.
The pool is designed for both lounging and swimming, with Coralina stone around the pool and Italian marble finishes. Its varying depths and 48-foot lap lane create room for a relaxed dip or a longer swim. Two outdoor showers, a ranchero with a gas barbecue, and lounge chairs extend the living areas outdoors. A double swing set built around living trees adds a distinctive touch to the grounds.
Practical features include a covered carport with storage and a 10,000-liter reserve water tank. The property has two water sources supported by legal concessions: a creek and a private well. A mature Guanacaste tree anchors the landscape, and white-faced monkeys and toucans are among the wildlife regularly seen on the property.
Vista Dominical Estates offers community hiking trails, a fishing pond, and a helipad. From the villa, it is about a five-minute drive to Dominical, with its restaurants, cafés, shops, pharmacies, and Friday farmers market. Access is by 4x4, and a short walk from the property leads to the Baru River.
Villa Flor de la Vida offers a distinctive setting for full-time living or hosting guests, with separate living areas, outdoor gathering spaces, and the natural features of Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast close at hand. Adjacent properties may also be available for purchase, and owner financing options are available; buyers can inquire for details.
