Contemporary natural elegance a jewel atop an emerald forest,

Casa Candelitas is an architectural jewel perched above an emerald forest that stretches down toward the Pacific—a true sanctuary for those seeking an authentic experience of the heart and soul of Costa Rica’s Pura Vida. Awaken your creativity, nourish your soul, and quiet your mind while surrounded by beauty, serenity, and complete privacy.
Located just a 12–15-minute drive from downtown Sámara and its beaches, the house enjoys wonderful breezes, fewer insects, and a peaceful setting away from noise and distractions. The infinity pool invites you to relax with a glass of wine or swim laps while taking in views of the ocean, lush tropical plants, butterflies, birds, and the surrounding natural world. Both the living area and the master bedroom open directly onto the pool, allowing you to step straight into the water.

The fully equipped kitchen opens toward the mountains and connects to a covered outdoor patio with a BBQ and a large dining table. On the top floor, the yoga, art, massage, and relaxation deck offers spectacular 360-degree views of the mountains and ocean, along with opportunities to observe birds and monkeys in their natural habitat.

Each bedroom is a private, separate unit with its own bathroom and an elegant, creatively designed shower. The master bedroom offers a unique outdoor shower experience, allowing you to feel as though you are showering in a tropical garden.

The house was co-designed by the owner and artist, Deanne Sabeck, and architect Erik Reise, whose work has been featured in an article in The New York Times. The furniture was also designed specifically for the house, as were many of the unique glass-art installations. Created by Deanne, these one-of-a-kind works transform the spectrum of light into brilliant, colorful forms. Her public art installations include projects for the Costa Rican resort Florblanca, Mel Gibson’s home, San Diego International Airport, and numerous other locations.

While Casa Candelitas is an ideal vacation home for couples or families with older children, it is not recommended for young children due to the easy access to the pool, the lack of safety railings in some upper areas, and the separation of the bedrooms.

All three bedrooms have air conditioning, ceiling fans, and high-quality beds: a king in the master bedroom and queen beds in the other two bedrooms. The living area and kitchen do not have air conditioning, but the ocean-facing doors and mountain-facing windows can be opened to create a wonderful natural cross-breeze throughout the house.

Casa Candelitas is approximately a two-hour drive from Liberia International Airport.