This very lush private and popular retreat compound is landscaped with the original natural greenery to preserve its tranquil atmosphere. It is nestled in an old growth forest with the gurgling Sabalito River running on two sides. This ecosystem gently soothes your nervous system rapidly. Toucans, hummingbirds, blue morpho butterflies and howler monkeys greet you as neighbors. Everything necessary for your daily needs is here if you wish to have a Retreat or Yoga Center running quickly. Or, what a wonderful family reunion compound. This property is only 1 1/2 hours from the Liberia International Airport, driving all the way on paved national routes. It is located in Sabalito on the road to Tierras Morenas, a typical Tico village with friendly people.
There are five eco-designed buildings on this 1.5 acre property with 9 screened bedrooms and 9 bathrooms that accommodate up to 24 people. There are two kitchens, two dining areas, an office and a garage. A treasured amenity is the Nordic Sauna. After a dip in the river, this cedar sauna is a true treat. It is so popular that it has been rented to tourists and neighbors for private use. There is a small staff here and lots of good opportunities for expansion. Windsurfing, kitesurfing and equine therapy are available in this area of Lake Arenal which is just a few minutes away. Good connection with AirBnB clients if desired.
The much appreciated climate here is an average 70F year round meaning that you do not need a/c or heat so you can take advantage of the pure, fresh air from the forest. The nearby town of Tilaran is only a 15 minute drive and is a charming mountain village of 25,000 people with a relaxed, compatible atmosphere for all who live here. There are friendly relations here between both Costa Ricans “Ticos” and Foreigners “Gringos”. There are many available activities to have a healthy lifestyle with easily made new friends in this very beautiful, lush, green year round Lake Arenal community.
The nearby restaurants serve very tasty meals using healthy local foods. Tilaran has lots of preferred grocery shopping including organic fresh farm veggies, and fresh Pacific fish. Most animals are grass fed so people are healthier here especially since they don’t eat processed food as much as we do in the States. This area is considered the Texas of Costa Rica for its grass fed animals and healthy vegetables and fruit.
This desirable property is only an hour drive around the lake to the busy tourist town of La Fortuna. Its many activities include the famous Hot Springs coming from Volcano Arenal… your guests will appreciate this. It is the second most popular tourism choice for the Arenal Volcano National Park. Some great news is that this lovely home is only a 1 1/2 hour drive to the capital city of our Guanacaste Province, Liberia, which now competes with San Jose for necessary purchases. The Liberia International Airport is conveniently in Liberia so no need for a 4 hour drive to San Jose with its irritating traffic. Liberia is only1/2 hour from the beautiful Pacific Coast where you can choose between many Northern Nicoya Pacific Beaches for a day or weekend of sunshine ….and then still return to the cooler climate with its continuous breezes for comfort. Pura Vida is here on Lake Arenal.
