Casa Bella Viña sits in Bella Vista Estates, the boutique luxury community in the hills of Escaleras above Dominical, between the emerald edge of the rainforest and the open blue of the Pacific. Three minutes from the highway, five from the beach, and under ten from Dominical — a combination that's genuinely rare here, since most properties with this degree of seclusion give up easy access to get it. This one doesn't.
The Architecture
The approach is through a Torana-style entrance gate, a sculptural arch drawn from the ceremonial gateways of the Indian subcontinent, opening onto an intimate courtyard before the villa unfolds. Inside, hand-selected wood, stone, and woven textures blend Balinese influence with Costa Rican materials. Wide glass doors dissolve the line between inside and out, drawing you through to the elevated heart of the house.
The Kitchen
Designed by an award-winning cookbook author specializing in Indian and international cuisine, the chef's kitchen is fully outfitted and built for people who actually cook. It opens to a long wood dining table and, beyond it, outdoor dining beneath the palms.
Five Suites
The ground-floor primary suite opens directly onto the pool terrace and includes a private outdoor rain shower framed in greenery. A second ground-floor guest suite — king bed, desk, and queen sofa bed — sits just past a covered walkway, slightly set apart from the main house. Upstairs, three king suites each have their own private balcony above the canopy. A glass-roofed library loft rounds it out: a quiet room built for reading through a rainstorm.
The Grounds
An infinity-edge pool anchors the outdoor living space, with landscaped gardens surrounding it. High-speed fiber and Starlink internet, multiple workstations, and battery backup systems mean the property functions year-round for owners or guests who need to stay connected.
A Proven Rental Record
The villa currently operates as part of the Pura Villas Luxury Collection with a 5.0-star rating across 19 reviews and placement in the top 10% of listings on Airbnb — a Guest Favorite. For a buyer weighing this as an income property, that's an established performance record rather than a projection, and the existing management relationship can carry forward.
The Community
Bella Vista Estates is a boutique luxury community above Dominical — small, well-established, and quiet, with the ridge position that gives Escaleras its reputation for ocean views. You can read more about it on my communities page.
Getting Here
Three and a half hours by private transfer from San José, or a 45-minute domestic flight to Quepos followed by a short drive. The final mile and a half up to the villa requires 4x4.
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