A Plaza-Level Retreat with Ocean View Terraces at Casa Acuarela

“Las Catalinas feels like stepping into a Mediterranean dream transplanted onto Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.” — Travel + Leisure

Highlights:

• Seamless indoor–outdoor living with multiple terraces, balconies, and alfresco dining areas

• Flexible, family-oriented layout with dedicated media and bunk room for multi-generational stays

• Access to Las Catalinas Beach Club (pools and restaurants about 20 steps away) and an extensive network of hiking and biking trails

Positioned within the walkable coastal town of Las Catalinas, Casa Acuarela offers a refined take on tropical living, where architectural charm meets an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle. Set just off Plaza Celaje, the home enjoys a vantage point within one of the town’s established enclaves, with partial ocean views and immediate access to the rhythms of village life. Designed for both relaxation and movement, the residence reflects the ethos of Las Catalinas itself: a place where days unfold between sea, trail, and sunlit plazas.

The main living level unfolds as a fluid, open-plan environment that balances social connection with quiet retreat. A well-appointed kitchen anchors the space, flowing naturally into the dining and living areas, all framed by natural light and coastal breezes. Multiple outdoor extensions enhance the experience: a plaza-facing balcony, a pergola-covered garden patio, and a dedicated grilling and alfresco dining terrace create a series of distinct yet connected settings for gathering. The result is a home that lives as much outdoors as it does within.

Accommodations are thoughtfully distributed across three levels, offering both privacy and versatility. The upper floor is reserved for two tranquil primary suites, each with ensuite bathrooms and elevated outlooks across the town, designed to encourage rest after active days. On the entry level, a guest bedroom provides additional comfort, while the media and bunk room introduces a more playful dimension, complete with lounge seating and space for shared entertainment. The layout supports a range of guest configurations, from families to small groups, without compromising on comfort or autonomy.

Outdoor living is woven throughout the property’s design. From morning coffee on the balcony to evenings around the grill, each terrace invites a different cadence of use. The home’s connection to the surrounding environment extends beyond its walls, with direct proximity to Las Catalinas’ trail system and access to the private Beach Club. Here, guests can move between multiple pool settings, fitness facilities, and oceanfront dining, reinforcing a lifestyle centered on both activity and ease.

Staying at Casa Acuarela places guests within one of Costa Rica’s most thoughtfully designed coastal communities. Days can be shaped by mountain biking excursions, snorkeling trips to the Catalina Islands, or simply time spent along the shoreline. The town’s pedestrian-focused design encourages exploration at a slower pace, where plazas, cafés, and coastal paths define the experience. The residence ultimately offers more than a place to stay, it provides a framework for an active, connected, and distinctly coastal way of living.