Boasting immediate access to both the Costa Rican coastline and its verdant jungle interior, Carao Villa 1 is a contemporary five-bedroom villa that can sleep up to ten guests. Part of the 2,300-acre Reserva Conchal development, the villa ensures guests benefit from access to a diverse array of local facilities and amenities, including the community clubhouse and the reserve’s labyrinth hiking and biking trails.

With more than four km of pristine, golden sand just moments from their doorstep, guests can enjoy a host of water and beach-based activities. Whether surfing, jet skiing, paddle boarding, scuba diving, snorkelling or sailing, opportunities to explore the gorgeous Pacific waters abound. Meanwhile, the Robert Trent Jones II golf course offers a 71-par challenge to those looking to improve their swing.

Carao Villa 1’s gleaming interiors and open social spaces are ideally suited to families and groups of friends. The villa features an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen area with a circular dining table and a breakfast bar with stools set over two levels. Modern appliances ensure enthusiastic cooks can try their hand at regional Costa Rican dishes like breakfast-favourite gallo pinto or weekend-staple olla de carne. Sofas are arranged around the widescreen TV, making for a cosy spot to kick back and take it easy. A separate lounge area enables guests to escape it all and enjoy a little privacy.

On the top floor, both bedrooms feature king-size beds. On the ground floor, one room features a king-size bed, another a queen-size bed, and the final room includes two queen-size beds. Three bedrooms benefit from access to ensuite bathrooms and one from a private separate bathroom. Several open onto terraces and outdoor spaces via French doors, ensuring guests enjoy the fresh sea breeze on particularly warm evenings. Soft and indulgent linens guarantee a fantastic night’s sleep, and televisions provide a little pre-sleep light entertainment.

Outside, the pool is surrounded by a lush garden and a terraced area with sun loungers and tables. Cushioned seating is available beneath the covered patio section, as is an outdoor dining table perfectly suited to al fresco lunches by the pool. A dedicated pool house bathroom gives guests somewhere to change before taking a refreshing dip, and the villa’s barbeque invites you to grill up some delicious local seafood.

Additional terraces on the upper-level feature plenty of outdoor seating, making them a great spot to enjoy Costa Rica’s world-famous coffee in the morning. The perfect destination for families and friends looking to discover the country’s awe-inspiring Pacific Coast, Carao Villa 1 guarantees a memorable holiday experience from beginning to end.