Robert F. Davey Presents Casa del Escalera, Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Property Summary
A legacy colonial estate on a tropical hillside above Playa Flamingo with a grand private staircase to the beach, exotic rainforest hardwoods, five bedroom suites, and an ocean-view infinity pool framing one of Guanacaste's most dramatic island sunsets.
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 Wa
