This three story, 4 apartment home nestled in the dense primary and secondary jungle of Quepos is a gem of an opportunity for someone looking for a starter property with a turn-key vacation rental business. A unique building, lovingly modified using reclaimed materials and plenty of original touches, makes these popular short-term rentals very appealing to people looking for a one-of-a-kind jungle get-away. Each unit creates the feeling of being in a completely different world, something for adventurers.
Of the 4 individual apartments – total capacity of 14 people – the first is a 2 bed 2 bath 1100sq ft unit on the upper floor complete with simple kitchen and wrap around balcony. Surrounded by the jungle on three sides, the animal life is often within reach. Some of the furniture in the unit is originally from Indonesia, giving it a charming, mid-century vintage feel. In fact, this is the impression throughout all the apartments – timeless and a little bit magical – as if one crossed the threshold into another era.
On the ground floor is the current owner’s residence comprised of 1bedroom, 1 loft which could be either a bedroom or an office, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen and living area opening out to the porch facing the jungle. This apartment will particularly appeal to an artistic sensibility as it has been uniquely adapted using wooden pieces throughout for an inviting warmth. A carved stone bathroom sink combines with a carved kitchen table subtly cut to fit into a support column – all conversation starters. This apartment is also quite special for the number of tall windows throughout, giving it a treehouse feeling.
Below the principal apartment are 2 studios, each 300 sq ft with private jungle-facing balconies, large enough for a small breakfast table and chairs. These studios, because they have been reasonably priced, attract a steady stream of visitors from everywhere, especially Europe where nature is revered.
In addition to parking for several cars, there is a full laundry room on the main floor which could easily be converted so as to be accessible to all the units. Set on a 20 x 35 meter lot, this home is at the end of the road in a private, gated community of 120 acres. So far into the jungle, most people don’t realize it is there, offering tremendous privacy. It boasts trails on the property, is walking distance to the Tennis Club and Hotel Pacific Paradise where there’s a bar, restaurant and pool available to guests for a small fee. Fifteen minutes drive to the national park, 5 minutes to Quepos and the marina, and three minutes to the main highway, this property is conveniently located while feeling like it is far from the madding crowd.
