Best friends Alison Wright & Sheila Sager first visited Costa Rica on a trekking holiday and instantly fell in love with the country. Now, 20 years later, with their kids all grown up, they’ve decided to go halves on a holiday home where they can escape the British winters.
Danni Menzies shows them five fantastic homes for their £300,000 joint budget, but will any of them capture the magic of their first trip there?
This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is only minutes from the center of Uvita but it very private and has it's own gated entry. This house has it all....access, privacy, space, views, a pool and landscaping. On the market with www.dominical-real-estate.com for $398,000.
This four bed, two bath home is located in the mountain community called Lagunas, one of the most popular neighborhoods with expats. Residents can enjoy the lush tropical rain forest environment and they can get to the beach in minutes. The city of San Isidro is conveniently located 30 minutes up the road. On the market for www.costaricarealestateservice.com for $349,000.
This three bed, two bath house comes with fantastic ocean and mountain views as well as a large pool, garden and parking area. Close proximity to local beaches, golf course, shops and national park. On the market with www.osatropicalproperties.com.
The three bed, two bathroom home includes covered balconies directly overlooking the waves rolling into Punta Achiote and down south to the world famous “Whale’s Tail” reef formation. Approximately 10 minutes from shops and restaurants in Uvita. On the market with www.costaricarealestate.com for $349,000.
Fantastic ocean views from this three bed jungle property. Comes with a large pool, wheelchair access, guest house and is located near to main roads, beaches and golf course. On the market with www.osatropicalproperties.com