A unique glass and steel house set in the tropical rainforest in coastal mountains of the Southern Pacific Zone. Utilizing walls of accordian glass doors, upscale kitchen, heated infinity pool, a spa and beautiful landscaped area. Peace & Nature. The space Our home has an unusually open space, a large deck, patio and a heated infinity pool two steps away from the spa. Our view side is built completely from accordion folding tinted, tempered glass doors (with the exception being the bottom half of the shower of the room upstairs). A large living room with a reclining love seat and sofa, flat screen TV, Bose sound, large selection of videos and cd's. The kitchen is chef level, with a massive elemental granite island. Both Master Bedrooms are huge, about 350 sq ft, having a proportionatley large bathroom. A two person bathtub is placed within the bedroom, and in addition there is a large walk in closet w dehumidifier. There is a large separated toilet/bidet room with wall mounted toilet and adjacent bidet. The huge shower is along the view side, with the top half of the wall having accordion windows so one can view without obstruction the mountains as they fall away to the sea.....and this view is in complete privacy. The bed includes a California King sized memory foam mattress, overhead fans, A/C and USB plugs. Any extra beds will be a queen sized double high air mattress. Downstairs is the third bedroom/suite, with a separate large bathroom, huge shower (with a temperature register). One the first floor there is a 3 meter-wide deck around much of the house, a concrete patio leading to the massage therapy pool, just in front of the spa. Upstairs includes a one meter wide deck surrounding both bedrooms and around back leading to another garden area on the back slope. Throughout the property is a developing tropical garden and landscaping, with fruit in season and excellent bird watching. I have just uploaded a walking tour video.... look up cortina de estrellas on youtube. It's about 12:43 long and watch it on HD Guest access Guests have access to all areas of the house except the office. The cooking facilities are a joy to use, design for both amateur and professional cooks. Large separate fridge and freezer are always accessible. There is an exercise room upstairs with a NordicTrack and the wide deck downstairs is great for Yoga. Wireless Internet is free. A large capacity washer and dryer are available. Our river is bordering the property and is a short walk away, and we have life vests available for those who want one. One part of the river is a fabulous tropical river "poza", swimming hole. Without exaggeration this is an idyllic, primeval setting, with hanging air roots, sheer rock walls from 20-50 ft high (hence the life vests as there are no handholds). The Poza is about 30 ft wide, 90 ft long and 33 ft deep. Above the rock walls is a jungle canopy reaching far up to the sky, creating a green flickering ambiance, you will never forget. It takes some effort to get to, but you will tell your friends about it for years. The intrepid can find the one place where you can climb up, (near the water inlet, a cascading water chute of pure clear water, having carved out it's twisting path from solid rock) and try out the many ledges from which to dive. There is another, private path, down to the river above the poza. This part of the river is almost inaccessible outside of this path, but it is definitely worth it. Other things to note We have 3 good quality queen sized air mattresses with which you can place in any of the bedrooms or living room. There is so much to see in Costa Rica, and especially in the Southern Pacific Zone in which we are located. I will humbly offer that even just around our house and the immediate area is enough to satisfy most of the desires you come to a tropical paradise for. Flora, Fauna, a magical river, close up birdwatching, the jaw dropping beauty of even our insects and butterflies. You will be serenaded by birds, frogs, howler monkeys and the rushing sounds of the adjacent river. Spectacular beauty is the norm. A warm comfortable climate is the norm, year around. Calm, Peace, Nature..... that is our environment.

## The Space

This distinctive glass and steel home is nestled within the tropical rainforest of the coastal mountains in Costa Rica's Southern Pacific Zone. It features accordion-style glass doors that open up the living space to the surrounding nature. The property includes an upscale kitchen, a heated infinity pool, a spa, and beautifully landscaped grounds, offering a serene environment immersed in peace and nature.

The house boasts an unusually open layout with a large deck and patio. The heated infinity pool is conveniently located just steps from the spa. The entire view-facing side of the home is constructed from tinted, tempered accordion folding glass doors, except for the lower half of the upstairs shower wall.

Inside, the spacious living room is furnished with a reclining loveseat and sofa, a flat-screen TV, Bose sound system, and a wide selection of videos and CDs. The chef-level kitchen features a massive elemental granite island, designed for both amateur and professional cooks.

Both master bedrooms are generously sized at approximately 350 square feet, each with a proportionally large bathroom. Each bedroom includes a two-person bathtub situated within the room, a large walk-in closet equipped with a dehumidifier, and a separate toilet and bidet room. The shower in the master bathroom runs along the view side, with accordion windows on the upper half of the wall, allowing unobstructed views of the mountains descending toward the sea—all enjoyed in complete privacy.

The beds have California King-sized memory foam mattresses, overhead fans, air conditioning, and USB charging ports. Additional sleeping arrangements include queen-sized, double-high air mattresses.

The third bedroom suite is located downstairs and includes a separate large bathroom with a spacious shower featuring a temperature control register.

A three-meter-wide deck wraps around much of the first floor, complemented by a concrete patio leading to the massage therapy pool situated just in front of the spa. Upstairs, a one-meter-wide deck surrounds both bedrooms and extends to a garden area on the back slope. The property is surrounded by a developing tropical garden with seasonal fruit and excellent opportunities for birdwatching.

## Location and Surroundings

The property borders a river that is a short walk away. Life vests are provided for guests interested in exploring the water. One section of the river features a remarkable tropical swimming hole, known locally as a "poza." This natural pool is approximately 30 feet wide, 90 feet long, and 33 feet deep, surrounded by sheer rock walls ranging from 20 to 50 feet high. The jungle canopy above creates a vibrant green ambiance that is unforgettable.

Accessing the poza requires some effort, but the experience is well worth it. Adventurous guests can find a spot near the water inlet—a cascading chute of pure, clear water carved through solid rock—to climb and dive from various ledges. There is also a private path leading down to the river above the poza, an area that is otherwise nearly inaccessible.

## Amenities

Guests have full access to the entire house except for the office. The kitchen is well-equipped with a large separate refrigerator and freezer. Wireless internet is available free of charge.

An exercise room upstairs includes a NordicTrack machine, and the spacious deck downstairs is ideal for yoga. A large-capacity washer and dryer are also provided for guest use.

## Additional Information

Three high-quality queen-sized air mattresses are available for use in any bedroom or the living room.

The Southern Pacific Zone offers abundant natural beauty, and the immediate surroundings of the house provide ample opportunities to enjoy tropical flora and fauna, birdwatching, and the enchanting river. Guests will be serenaded by birds, frogs, howler monkeys, and the soothing sounds of the nearby river.

The climate is warm and comfortable year-round, creating an environment defined by calm, peace, and nature.

## Media

A walking tour video of the property is available on YouTube under the name "Cortina de Estrellas." The video is approximately 12 minutes and 43 seconds long and is best viewed in HD.

Rick

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Cortina de Estrella is a magnificent place to stay. Unbelieveable views and amenities and sophistricated finishes to the home. Beyond that, Rick is an amazing host. Clear communication, prompt responses, knowledgable of the area (Poza de Diablo is a sight to see!) and very personable. We booked this reservation two years ago and he held it for us with no qualms or increases in charges. If you are looking for a good place in the Uvita you need to look no further than Cortina de Estrella.

Rick's house is truly paradise.  It is extremely private with stunning views of the jungle,  mountains and the Pacific ocean.  I can not type words to describe this house.  Rick was also a perfect host who helped us out several times with information about the house and the area.  My family enjoyed staying for 10 days here.  Everything was perfect.

Great place.  One of our top places we have stayed; an experience of a lifetime.   All the walls open up to bring the jungle into the home.  Lots of cool birds right outside our bedroom window.  Very spacious with plenty of room for family and friends.  As others have noted Rick is a great guy.  Highly recommend.

being able to give people a notable experience is why i do this

Such a great stay at Rick’s! We were two families and made the best of the area, while also finding time for chill days. We all loved the view, the birds, the pool and the vibe. Rick was a great host, taking care of us throughout! A great vay-cay!

Beautiful house, great for a family or 2 to 3 couples.  Host (Rick) is awesome, and very accessible.  The house is a great location, and we loved spending time in the backyard river.

Ricks house is a jewelery! He lives there by himself most of the year which makes the kitchen be the best we had in our many houses here. The location is outstanding, between jungle, waterfall (dont miss this!), oceanview and proximity to Uvita and Dominical. We easily went to all the many beaches around and enjoyed the best sleep of our whole trip cause the climate being a little up in the mountains was just perfect.iI personally enjoyed the architecture of the house so much. It is such a well thought, high quality construction and design. the high eilings of more than 4 meteres, the glasspartitions that can be set apart, the well kept garden and fruits that the guests can just harvest - WOW!

Rick’s home is beautifully located just far enough away to be secluded and just close enough to be within reach of the local stores, restaurants, and beaches!!  The home was perfect for our large family and Rick was so accommodating when anything came up.  He is friendly and informative.  He is help was a valuable part of our trip.  We highly recommend his home to anyone or family looking to have a perfect experience while in the South Pacific part of Costa Rica!  We are so grateful we found his home for our Christmas vacation!

thank you brandi.....you and your family were a welcome surprise, i hope you return...... the toucans await

Excellent house and location, Rick is very nice and kind with the treatment, an area with many natural surprises!

Excelente casa y ubicación, Rick muy agradable y amable con el trato, zona con muchas sorpresas naturales!

Rick’s home is an amazing marriage of nature and style. The “yard” is jungle and the interior is modern and clean. The local wildlife is readily visible through the glass walls. <br/>The only thing nicer than the home was Rick’s hospitality. He’s a man of many talents; always happy to provide help and recommendation. <br/>We highly recommend his home!

Great house. Lovely views and very well equipped. Had a great time with the family

Ricks place was truly one of a kind. Unbelievable location, pool, view and wildlife.<br/>Waking up in the morning was really magical and relaxing listening to the jungle sounds. The private trail and access to the nearby river really makes this over the top. It's about 15 from the nearest road with a 4x4. So, if you're looking for the ultimate jungle location this it!!!<br/>Thank you Rick.

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