Serenity by the Sea certainly lives up to its name. This enchanting four-bedroom villa in Costa Rica is everything you could wish for in a secluded and beautiful location. Carefully designed to merge indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly, it welcomes up to eight guests and provides them with a never-to-be-forgotten escape to the sun.

Guanacaste is a lush, tropical wonderland of dense forests and over 400 miles of coastline. Just 15 minutes away is the Ostional Wildlife Reserve, a beautiful volcanic-sand stretch of the coast where thousands of turtles flock each month during the rainy season. A host of other bucket-list experiences await you at Ostional, including horse riding, AVT tours and sunset catamaran cruises. Known for its stunning beaches, nearby Nosara is a must-visit location for the surf enthusiasts in your group. It also caters for the gourmands with restaurants serving local delicacies, fresh seafood and global cuisine for every palate.

Serenity by the Sea fuses contemporary, minimalist design with that organic beauty that surrounds you on every side. The spaces are cathedral-like in proportion, offering you all the room you need to relax. With its open-plan layout, the living area incorporates the elegant outdoor dining area and spreads effortlessly onto the sun terrace. A state-of-the-art kitchen with gleaming black countertops and high-end appliances provides the ideal creative area for any chef, with meals served al fresco.

The four sumptuous bedrooms have king-size beds and acres of room. A palette that includes modern tones in subtle variants makes these spaces restful and calming, while the sounds of the forest lull you to sleep at the end of the day. Each bedroom has an attractive ensuite as well as incredible ocean views.

Outside, an infinity-edged pool seems to drop off the deck and into the forest, sparkling in the sunlight. The sun loungers surrounding the pool invite you to unwind with a cool drink and a good book. As the sun sinks below the horizon, watch the heavens come alive with millions of stars as you open a bottle of wine and plan your next day's adventures.