Casa Escalera

There are homes that are beautiful. And then there are homes that are unforgettable. Casa del Escalera is the latter, a legacy colonial estate poised on a lush tropical hillside above Playa Flamingo, one of Guanacaste’s most celebrated stretches of white sand coastline, where the Pacific stretches endlessly to the horizon and the evenings belong entirely to the sunset.

The home takes its name from one of its most iconic features: a grand private staircase descending directly from the estate grounds to the beach below, reminiscent of the great Malibu cliff estates that define a certain standard of coastal living. It is an entrance to the sea that is simply without equal on this coast, and it sets the tone for everything that Casa del Escalera represents.

Architecture and Interiors

Casa del Escalera is a masterpiece of classic colonial tropical architecture, executed with a level of craft and material quality that is no longer possible to replicate. Exotic rainforest hardwoods run throughout the home, their depth and warmth infusing every room with the kind of character that only age and old-growth timber can produce. Traditional colonial finishes, generous proportions, and an intimate attention to detail define every interior space, from the soaring common areas to the private retreats of each of the five bedroom suites. Six well-appointed bathrooms ensure comfort and ease for owners and guests alike.

The fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning throughout, high-speed connectivity, and a dedicated media room provide every modern amenity within a setting that feels timeless rather than contemporary. This is a home that honors the past while living entirely in the present.

The Grounds

The grounds of Casa del Escalera are among the most generous and private on the Flamingo coast. A large, manicured lawn provides sweeping open space for outdoor living, anchored by a bocce court and framed by the surrounding tropical hillside forest that gives the property its secluded, estate-like character that is unequaled anywhere on this coast. An ocean-view infinity pool dissolves into the Pacific horizon, while generous terraces, hammocks, and quiet garden nooks invite long, unhurried days in the open air. Mornings arrive with howler monkeys calling through the canopy and birdsong drifting across the hillside. Evenings belong to the sunset.

The View

As the sun descends each evening it sets directly over one of the most dramatic island panoramas on Costa Rica’s entire Pacific coast. The Catalinas, Sombreros, Cupcake, Brummel, Elefante, and Shipwreck islands emerge from the sea in silhouette, framing a daily spectacle that must be witnessed to be believed. It is the kind of view that defines a property, a backdrop so extraordinary it becomes part of the identity of the home itself.

Playa Flamingo – A Community Without Compare

Playa Flamingo is one of the most refined and established coastal communities on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, a small, intimate town that has long attracted a discerning international community drawn to its exceptional natural beauty, relaxed sophistication, and a quality of life that is difficult to find anywhere else in the tropics. The pace here is unhurried, the setting is stunning, and the sense of community is genuine.

At the center of local life sits Marina Flamingo, just five minutes from Casa del Escalera and one of the finest full-service marinas in all of Central America. The marina is the departure point for world-class sport fishing, sailing, diving, and coastal exploration along one of the most biodiverse stretches of Pacific coastline in the region. It has also evolved into a dining and social destination in its own right, drawing residents and visitors alike to its waterfront setting day and night.

For the connoisseur of cuisine, Playa Flamingo delivers with impressive depth and variety. Hazel’s Steak and Seafood anchors the marina’s fine dining scene, offering premium steaks, American Wagyu, fresh seafood, and craft cocktails against marina views. Surf Box, situated within the new Marina Flamingo, has built a devoted following for its creative, market-fresh menu running from breakfast through dinner. Restaurante Pleamar brings authentic Costa Rican flavors paired with stunning ocean views, while Gracia at Mar Vista offers locally sourced cuisine set against one of the most breathtaking panoramas in Guanacaste. Coco Loco rounds out the beachfront scene with a beloved fusion of Costa Rican and international flavors, celebrated for its signature ceviche and fresh seafood platters enjoyed at the water’s edge. From casual waterfront lunches to white-tablecloth evenings above the Pacific, the Flamingo dining scene offers the full range of experiences that a true food community demands, without ever losing the intimate, small-town character that makes this place so irreplaceable.

Location

Casa del Escalera is situated within Playa Flamingo, 30 minutes from Tamarindo and 1 hour 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport, with a short drive connecting owners to some of the most spectacular beaches on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

A Legacy Without Equal

The traditional colonial finishes, the exotic rainforest hardwoods, the grand private staircase to the sea, the sweeping island sunset panorama, the secluded and generous grounds, and a community whose quality of life is simply without rival on this coast combine to create something that cannot be found elsewhere. Casa del Escalera is not a home that comes to market often. It is a generational holding, built to endure, and offered at $10,000,000 to a buyer who understands that certain things cannot be rebuilt once they are gone.