Luxurious glass home, finished in July 2021 with stunning ocean views and private pool. Absolute privacy, surrounded by a 100 acre nature preserve. The 3 bedroom suites have private baths with AC, Indoor / outdoor showers & incredible views. Gated property. Enjoy the yoga deck overlooking the jungle and watch the howler monkeys from the pool. Chef’s kitchen and beautiful custom made furniture throughout the home. Blue Sound was designed by award winning Costa Rican architect Roberto Rivera. The space Blue Sound sits in an international gated community with a protected nature preserve in a river valley. 5 minutes from the beautiful beaches of San Juanillo and 20 minutes from the yoga and surfing community of Nosara, hiking, horseback riding, deep sea fishing and zip lines are all readily available. Ostional with it’s large beach where the Ridley Sea Turtles nest by the tens of thousands is a ten minute drive. Good restaurants and grocery stores are all in the area and we are happy to provide recommendations. We built Blue Sound to be our retirement home after falling in love with the area but are offering it for rent when we aren’t in residence. We love this community and will happily share our recommendations and tips! Guest access You’ll have access to our entire home, pool, and grounds. Hiking is available within and around the community, including walking up the Rio Rosario. Other things to note Our home is made primarily from glass, allowing incredible living in the jungle while enjoying the expansive ocean views as well as the Rio Rosario river and nature preserve. All of the bedrooms have blackout blinds. The home is incredibly private, the nearest neighbor is 1/4 mile away through dense jungle and on the other side of the hill. You will feel like you are alone with nature, in the jungle. Our home is a wonderful place for bird watching, enjoying (from a safe distance) local wildlife like Coati, Howler Monkeys and white faced capuchin monkeys.

## The Space

Blue Sound is a luxurious glass home completed in July 2021, offering breathtaking ocean views and a private pool. Situated on a gated property, it provides complete privacy and is surrounded by a 100-acre nature preserve. The residence features three bedroom suites, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning, indoor and outdoor showers, and spectacular views.

Designed by award-winning Costa Rican architect Roberto Rivera, the home includes a chef’s kitchen and custom-made furniture throughout. A yoga deck overlooks the jungle, where guests can watch howler monkeys from the pool area.

## Location

Blue Sound is located within an international gated community nestled in a river valley protected by a nature preserve. It is just five minutes from the pristine beaches of San Juanillo and twenty minutes from Nosara, a vibrant yoga and surfing town.

Nearby activities include hiking, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, and zip lining. Ostional, known for its large beach where tens of thousands of Ridley sea turtles nest, is a ten-minute drive away. The area also offers good restaurants and grocery stores, with recommendations available from the hosts.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire home, pool, and surrounding grounds. Hiking opportunities are available both within the community and nearby, including trails along the Rio Rosario.

## Additional Information

The home’s extensive use of glass allows for immersive jungle living while enjoying expansive views of the ocean, Rio Rosario river, and nature preserve. All bedrooms are equipped with blackout blinds for comfort.

The property is exceptionally private, with the nearest neighbor located a quarter mile away through dense jungle and on the opposite side of the hill. Guests will experience a true sense of solitude in nature.

Blue Sound is an excellent spot for bird watching and observing local wildlife, such as coatis, howler monkeys, and white-faced capuchin monkeys, from a safe distance. The owners built this home as their retirement residence but offer it for rent when not in use, and they are happy to share their local knowledge and tips.

Absolute privacy, surrounded by a 100 acre nature preserve...

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Ocean view, privacy, tranquility - Houses for Rent in San Juanillo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

We spent a week at Sarah's amazing glass house in the hills. While transparent, it is intensely private with spectacular valley and ocean views. The highlight is the double infinity-edge pool, which offers the best vantage point on the property. Surrounded by nature, you’ll hear the steady hum of wildlife and the distant roar of the ocean. The night skies are equally impressive; you can star-gaze from the principal bedroom or even from some of the outdoor showers. The house is well-stocked, making it easy to cook and clean. Bathrooms include plenty of towels. The local host, Stevie, was very responsive and personally greeted us for the check-in. Good to know: Road/Vehicle: The road is steep and bumpy. As tourists, a 4x4 with extra clearance made us feel much safer. The House: AC is best in bedrooms. The kitchen/living area gets warm, especially when cooking. You can open the glass doors on three sides to fully merge the space with the outdoors.

Beautiful glass house overlooking the jungle and ocean. Loved spending time out at the pool watching the colorful birds and listening the Howler monkeys. Steven was an amazing host in every way! He was responsive to our questions and needs. Thanks Steven.

We had a fantastic stay at this property. The house is truly unique, with beautiful architecture, a great layout, and complete privacy. You really feel immersed in nature — it’s set right in the middle of the jungle with no neighbors around, which makes it very special. Waking up to the sounds of birds and seeing animals around the property was an incredible experience. The views are stunning, the pool is great, and the overall design of the house makes it both comfortable and memorable. That said, it’s important to understand what you’re booking: this is a true jungle experience. There’s nothing nearby, which is part of the charm, but it means you need to be comfortable being remote. Access requires a 4x4 vehicle, especially from the main road, and driving back at night in complete darkness is something to be prepared for. If you enjoy nature, privacy, and a bit of adventure, this place is perfect. We absolutely loved it and would definitely come back.

Sarah was a very generous and attentive host. She was helped by Stevie who was quick to respond to any questions and was also able to help us with his local knowledge of the area. The wildlife sanctuary is stunning and ours was a very memorable stay. Thank you!

Blue Sound Villa is paradise on earth! We had the most wonderful time. It was luxurious yet still rustic as we were surrounded by nature. The pool was a huge highlight and we spend many afternoons and evenings in the water. We cannot wait to return!

We had a truly wonderful stay! The house is architectural perfection,the glass walls make you feel completely immersed in nature while still enjoying total comfort. It is incredibly peaceful, the bedrooms are lovely, and we absolutely loved the bathrooms with the indoor/outdoor shower experience. The views are simply unbeatable! My personal favorite way to end the day was sitting by the pool and watching the sunset. If you’re looking for a serene getaway with stunning vistas, this is the place. We didn't want to leave!

Beautiful location and views, very peaceful and private. Stevie is attentive and clearly cares about guests’ comfort and happiness. A lovely place!

Quite an incredible stay! You truly feel like you’re alone with the jungle. There is no one around you at all and you just hear all the animals. The house was beautiful beyond words and very clean and well maintained. The entire house is glass which is amazing! (You’ll see some bugs too - they recommend dimming the lights or they will definitely come in the house). Outside there was such a peaceful, quiet and private atmosphere with a such a beautiful view. A great pool as well! Steven was so kind and helpful, and very responsive. He also quickly got us some awesome surfing lessons and zip line tours! The drive is a little rocky for sure but you get used to it. It’s definitely worth it. Overall beautiful stay.

Staying here was an absolute dream. If you're looking to truly disconnect and soak in the raw beauty of Costa Rica, this is the place. Remote enough to feel like your own private slice of paradise, yet still close to small local spots that give you a real taste of pura vida living. The beaches were some of the most stunning we’ve ever seen—quiet, unspoiled, Playa Palada probably being the most fun for our young kids. The home itself was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Kids loved the pool! We’ll never forget falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the jungle and having the koatis and bird come to the pool for a quick sip. If you're craving nature, tranquility, and an off-the-beaten-path adventure, this place is it. Already dreaming of coming back!

We felt right at home, the home is absolutely stunning with beautiful ocean views and of the valley below filled with monkeys and birds! You could hear the howler monkeys which was an experience we’ve never heard before so that was amazing!!! This place is most defiantly somewhere to relax while visiting Costa Rica!! We will most defiantly be back!

Great communications, beautiful home and another great time in Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Great place and breathtaking views of the jungle and ocean and Steven was super accommodating for an early check-in!

A perfect place if you’re looking for solitude and communion with nature but with modern amenities. It really is the best of both worlds at this place!

Nice peaceful private location with good hill walks and 10 min or longer drives to local beaches.  Very nice pool and comfortable setting with views to ocean. Comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. Would return for another time.

This was our second time staying here, and we’ve already planned our third, so that tells you how much we love this place. It’s beautiful, peaceful, surrounded by nature. The valley and surrounding hills are lovely and you can often hear the ocean. The road to the house is well maintained, house is easy to find, and Steven is always responsive and so helpful. There were a few electrical outages but the utility company restored power fairly quickly and that’s just part of being in Costa Rica. It’s not much of a drive to Nosara for lots of restaurant choices and the few in San Juanillo and Ostional are mostly very good also. We did a boat snorkeling trip which was great. The pool is fantastic and most homes don’t have one this large. There are plenty of gorgeous beaches within comfortable driving distance. In short, it’s a lovely home in a beautiful setting and we’re sure that if you want beauty and nature that you’ll love staying here!

Wow... We had a fantastic time at this special place. The house is beautiful and the setting even better. Fantastic pool, day and night. Lots of wildlife. Great host. Would love to come back.

This place looks exactly like the photos. it's gorgeous! The pool was the perfect place to cool down and the views are spectacular.  There was plenty of hot water and the water pressure in indoor and outdoor showers was great. This place is very private and quiet . Spending time here was a great way to unwind and connect with nature after the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo.  We had great meal at small boutique hotel nearby.  The drive up the hill is part of the adventure. Definitely rent a 4x4 vehicle.  We look forward to our visit again!

We’re speechless.  This is the nicest Airbnb we’ve ever stayed at.  The sunrises and sunsets are epic.  The pool is divine.  The indoor/outdoor showers are a great design feature.  The air conditioning in the bedrooms was a game changer and the privacy is unparalleled.  We saw wildlife out the windows, and it had every amenity imaginable.  The road is surprisingly rough in the area, but nothing before 4 x 4 rental can’t handle and we enjoyed our day trips into different towns and .  Our inquiries were answered quickly,  their recommendations were great and all I can say is book it -you won’t regret it!!  It’s Pura vida magic.

This is wonderful place that exceeded my expectations.  The location is peaceful with amazing views. The place was clean and well equipped.  The pool was perfect for a dip on a hot day.  Stephen, the local host, was wonderful with very good communication and local recommendations.  The other comments regarding the entrance road is partially true - a sedan is not recommended but that is true for the local roads as well.  Overall a fantastic airbnb experience and very highly recommended.

Thank you so much, Eric! We hope to have you again.

Our stay was wonderful! The view and the pool are incredible! Ideal for couple with kids or 2-3 couples! During our week long stay, we saw plenty of howler monkeys, birds and insects!

We had an amazing stay at the Blue Sound villa. House is modern and designed to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. While on the porch we got to see howler monkeys and coatis in the nearby trees. Some of the other reviewers mentioned the roads to make it to the house, but nothing any SUV can’t handle easily. We had a great time and would love to stay there again in the future.

Absolutely beautiful home with an amazing view!

We had an amazing time. The house is stunning, private, and surrounded by nature.

This place was absolutely stunning! The location was a little tricky to find but definitely worth it. The communication with the host was great and always accessible. Definitely recommend renting a big suv to travel back and forth. I would definitely book again.

This home has absolutely incredible architecture, the layout is gorgeous, tucked remotely up the hill and right in the middle of the jungle, gorgeous views. The furniture is lovely and the beds are very comfortable. It is pretty well stocked with everything you need. It’s easy enough to get to with a 4x4. The pool is perfect for cooling off or spending the day at. The pictures don’t do it justice, it’s absolutely incredible. Thank you for having us! Can’t wait to be back. Thank you Lindsey & Myles

Amazing house and location, very unique. Views are better than pictured. Roads are very steep and rough, definitely need a 4x4 and to be prepared for adventure, If so it’s highly recommended

This is an absolutely lovely place, very quiet and private, with a stunning view. Lots of bird and monkey sounds and sometimes it’s possible to hear the ocean. It looks exactly like the photos. The pool is wonderful and very refreshing. We didn’t need much from our host, but he was very responsive and helpful with restaurant suggestions, and available to help with arranging activities if needed. The nearby beach is a quiet family beach and great for both walking and swimming. We definitely plan on returning!

Beautiful property. Exactly as described. Stunning views, wildlife all around. Very Private. Steven was absolutely accommodating to our needs. We were met by Steven at our rental car pick up and he personally guided us right to the front door. The house is well set up for cooking for yourself and close enough to San Juanillo to dine out. About 10 min drive. Sarah went above and beyond for us. We had a mix up with another accommodation and Sarah pulled some strings and made it so we could stay for a few extra days. Thanks so much for being awesome hosts. Absolutely would not hesitate to book again.

What a magical place. We spent a week here and I could have stayed another month. Beautiful home, beautiful surroundings. Close enough to everything but far enough to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. We rented a side by side and I highly recommend one to get around. It was so fun to ride around and explore the area. Thank you for sharing your home with us, we couldn’t have enjoyed it more!

Amazing secluded location at the top of the rainforest. Breathtaking views and incredible sounds of the jungle. You will wake up and go to sleep with the howler monkeys. Glass walls offer great views of nature and wildlife. You will need a capable 4x4 to make it up the driveway and no words can prepare you for a small section of the road getting there. But it’s worth it, take it easy and enjoy the ride. Not a ton of activities in the area but the food was pretty good in the restaurants in town. If you are coming in second part of the day it’s a good idea to have provisions with you and plenty of gas. But if you do run low on gas, no worries there is someone in town for that. Speaking of which, Stevie is a great host and will help you facilitate whatever you need for your stay.

The home was absolutely great! It is an all glass home which made you feel one with nature. Plenty of space for the 3 of us that stayed there. Everything worked as it was supposed to. The pool was awesome as was the outside shower. The beds were very comfortable. If you are looking for a very private secluded getaway, do not hesitate to book this place. My only complaint would be the road to the home. It was only about a mile long but It is very steep, narrow, rutted out and washed away in most parts. This wouldn't have been an issue if we stayed for only a few day but we were there for just under 2 weeks, so it got kinda old. I would just say that a higher clearance 4x4 is absolutely required.

Truly an amazing and peaceful house! Steven the property manager was very kind and helpful and had good tips - Nadzeya also helped us and will come to the house for a massage. We liked the supermarket in Nosara and the beach in Playa Guiones, if you are up for surfing try Playa Marbella and go to Tiki Hut for lunch- beautiful views. We have seen many monkeys and more amazing animals, it was so fun for us and the kids. And of course the amazing big arrival at Playa Ostional with many many turtles. We also liked that the house had eco friendly products and supports the environment with recycling etc. We truly enjoyed a full Costa Rica experience and would go back to this amazing house for sure.

This is a beautiful house in a great location. Far enough away from Guiones and Nosara to disconnect and enjoy the tranquility of the ocean hills and jungle, yet close enough to easily drive to enjoy dinner, lunch, surfing, and all the the area has to offer. The house is nicely equipped with all the essentials, everything works as it should, the showers and bathrooms are all tops, no one will feel like they´re getting "less" than someone with another room. We were a family of five and the house was a great fit. Kitchen perfect for cooking, has all you need, plenty of towels for the pool and bathrooms, great air-conditioning if you need it - 5 out or 5 stars. We´ll be back!

If you’re looking for peace, away from the hustle and bustle of city life- don’t look any further. BlueSound was absolutely breathtaking. The architectural design is a dream. The morning views of waking up to luscious green jungle and blue skies is like no other. The glass walls provide 360 views of pure jungle/nature. Outdoor showers were my favorite. Breath of fresh air for the soul. Infinity pool glows beautifully at night for a late night swim overlooking the view. No photo or video really does this place justice, it’s a sight to see and remember. It can be a little creepy at night, with all the different animals making their own songs, surrounded in pitch black- however, we felt safe here with the gated property and safe room. Neighbors were friendly, property is a little tricky to get to but once you figure it out- it’s pretty simple. Roads run along a river valley off the main road, this can make it very difficult or dangerous getting to/from during rain or night- with caution of course, everything was fine. Host was great with communication and accommodations. We will definitely be back to visit BlueSound again. PURA VIDA 💚

The home is a great private getaway!  The glass walls give great views!  The pool and deck/patio are the perfect place to relax and cool off on a hot day.  The home puts you right in the middle of nature.  Expect visits from all sorts of jungle creatures.  My wife loved the howler monkeys, geckos, butterflies and the fireflies.  Grasshoppers and katydids not so much!

Our stay at Blue Sound could not have been more wonderful. The home is even more beautiful than shown in the website photos and it's extremely well appointed. The setting is beyond words, the glass walls provide a seamless jungle experience. We loved the birds, the butterflies, the iguanas and our frequent visits with the howler monkeys, and that may be the best home pool we've ever seen. Our local host Steven was fabulous. He answered all of our questions and, when we had a couple of minor issues, he had someone respond within an hour. If you're looking for a luxurious yet wild jungle experience, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better option.

A superb villa in the hills just outside San Juanillo. Very private, well appointed, great views, a pool to die for, great kitchen and glass walls everywhere allows for 360 views. Hats off to the architect and designers of this villa. Management is available and very helpful. There are several really good restaurants nearby and grocery stores as well. Playa Ostional is super close and a great place to walk and enjoy the sunset. Highly recommended!

We love this place so much & we’ll definitely be back! Stevie is an amazing host.

Book this if you want: 1. Privacy 2. Amazing amenities 3. Great hosts 4. Ocean views 5. Private pool 6. Amazing architecture 7. Dark sky Love this place and can’t wait to return.

villa in the jungle. We really enjoyed our stay ❤️

The house and the surroundings are even better than the pictures and what we expected. We loved it and out kids loved it. It's a really cool house and with all the things you need for a great stay and a very well equipped kitchen as well. Check in wad easy and Steven very helpful.

This house is even more beautiful than the pictures. The pool is so perfect. The house is nicely furnished and linens are nice. Great layout with three en-suite rooms all with a/c and fans and indoor and outdoor showers. Really a treat to stay here. Stevie is awesome and really helpful with getting reservations and where to go!  He’s a long time resident and has contacts you just can’t find on the internet. Totally invaluable!

We spent a week at this beautiful jungle villa to celebrate the new year. What a time!! The property manager Stevie was easy to communicate with and gave us great recommendations, as well as an EPIC massage booking. The home is INCREDIBLE. Truly nestled in the jungle, a real costa rican retreat. All you can hear and see is nature; animals and ocean. Waking up to the sunrise every morning was a real treat, and spending afternoons on the deck to see the sunset was magic. Given the glass walls you are able to stargaze from the comfort of your bed! I cant wait to return and spend more time in the area… will definitely book again.

Blue Sound was very clean and a beautiful home. Definitely an off the beaten path location in the middle of the forest but with beautiful views of the area. Steven helped us book a great ATV tour to explore the area. Overall excellent experience and would highly recommend.

Beautiful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Steve was an essential for navigating the local routes and full of helpful information. Lots of nice little restaurants nearby and a few shops and beaches. Getting to nearby cities really depends on the weather so make sure you have 4 wheel drive and aim for the dry season if you plan on going out a lot.

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