A glass-walled 3-bedroom house with ocean views, private pool, and yoga deck in a 100-acre nature preserve. Blue Sound sits 5 minutes from San Juanillo beaches and sleeps 6 in complete privacy.
The Space
Blue Sound is a luxurious glass home completed in July 2021, featuring stunning ocean views, a private pool, and complete privacy within a 100-acre nature preserve. The gated property was designed by award-winning Costa Rican architect Roberto Rivera.
The home includes:
- Three bedroom suites, each with a private bathroom, air conditioning, indoor and outdoor showers, and exceptional views
- A yoga deck overlooking the jungle
- A private pool where you can watch howler monkeys in the surrounding trees
- A chef’s kitchen
- Beautiful custom-made furniture throughout the home
Blue Sound sits within an international gated community surrounded by a protected nature preserve in a river valley. The home was built as our retirement residence after we fell in love with the area, and we offer it for rent when we are away. We love this community and are happy to share our recommendations and local tips.
Location
Blue Sound is located:
- Five minutes from the beautiful beaches of San Juanillo
- Twenty minutes from the yoga and surfing community of Nosara
- Ten minutes from Ostional, home to a large beach where tens of thousands of Ridley sea turtles nest
Hiking, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, and zip-lining are also readily available in the area. Good restaurants and grocery stores are nearby, and we are happy to provide recommendations.
Guest Access
Guests have private access to the entire home, pool, and grounds. Hiking is available within and around the community, including walks along the Rio Rosario.
Additional Information
The home is made primarily of glass, creating an immersive jungle experience while offering expansive views of the ocean, the Rio Rosario, and the surrounding nature preserve. All bedrooms have blackout blinds.
Blue Sound is exceptionally private. The nearest neighbor is one-quarter mile away, beyond dense jungle and on the other side of the hill. You will feel surrounded by nature and immersed in the jungle.
The property is an excellent place for bird-watching and observing local wildlife from a safe distance, including:
- Coatis
- Howler monkeys
- White-faced capuchin monkeys
- Frogs
- Insects
- Other jungle creatures
Because the home is located in the jungle, you may encounter a variety of wildlife during your stay.
Costa Rica is a developing nation, and its electrical infrastructure is imperfect. Power outages are rare and typically brief, but they are possible. The home has Starlink internet and Wi-Fi, providing one of the fastest available connections in Costa Rica.
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What guests are saying
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Lesley
5 months ago
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.
5
Lei Ann
6 months ago
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.
5
Karim Antonio
6 months ago
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.
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Andrew
6 months ago
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!
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Andy
7 months ago
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!
5
Erika
8 months ago
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!
5
Teresa
9 months ago
Beautiful location and views, very peaceful and private. Stevie is attentive and clearly cares about guests’ comfort and happiness. A lovely place!
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Levi
1 year ago
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.
5
Rianne
1 year ago
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!
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Terry
1 year ago
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!
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