Roll out of bed into the hot tub. Photo taken from the master bedroom.
Casa Gracia
Casa Gracia is a private sanctuary in the stunning natural setting of the San Juan mountains. Just 10 minutes from Nosara, it feels a world away, unmatched in privacy yet near town.
Pull through the private gate onto sprawling, manicured grounds culminating in an ocean view and surrounded by jungle. You’ll hear nothing but birdsong and the rippling of quebradas.
The luxurious home showcases tropical modern architecture—bright, airy, and seamlessly integrated with the lush environment. Built in 2024 by a US engineer, it features cutting-edge sustainability features, advanced technology, and premium quality everything down to the last detail.
Preserve the entire property (four sites) as your personal escape or develop additional lots in
the future.
View from the studio yard, one of 3 lawns on the property.
The Basics
● ~5,500 sq. ft. home
● 2.5-acre property (four building sites)
● 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath main house
● 2-car motorized garage
● Detached studio/gym
Architecture & Design
Sunset views across the infinity pool to the ocean front the dining table.
- 11’ ceilings on both floors.
- 23’ living room glass wall vaulted to the second level.
- Ultra-efficient custom glazed glass throughout (triple-panel, Low-E coated, argon-filled glass)
- Custom architectural steel, exposed concrete walls, and polished concrete floors
for structural integrity and aesthetics.
Floating teak stairs set against 8″ thick concrete walls.
- Teak cladding finished with the Shou Sugi Ban technique for natural environmental resistance and a striking black, textured appearance.
- Open teak ceilings allow passive ventilation and a warm, organic aesthetic.
- Custom furniture throughout featuring a mix of locally sourced hardwood pieces and high-end imported items.
- Seismic-engineered foundation and tropical-fortified roof.
Solid hardwood cabinets in an unusually large Nosara kitchen.
Property Features
Taken from the studio deck, overlooking the quebrada and jungle
- 4 buildable sites on one property—all with ocean views.
- Nestled between two mountain ridges with a theater feel looking out to the Pacific.
- Total privacy on all sides of the property.
- Freshwater quebrada (like a mountain stream) that flows 3 out of 4 seasons.
Quebrada on the property runs 8 months/yr
- Space and ideal settings to develop walking trails, a private treehouse, suspension bridge, garden yoga studio, or anything you can imagine.
- “Invisible” power lines run underground from the public road, so the lines are not visible on the property.
Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
Drone view of the home & solar panels.
- Passive cooling system draws cool air from a shaded ravine through HEPA filters.
- Ventilation built into the roof draws heat and humid air out.
- Ultra-efficient insulation paired with solid concrete walls block out heat.
- Geothermal heat pump efficiently extracts heat from the home and diverts it to domestic hot water, the spa, and the pool.
11′ tall glass walls on both floors, triple pane glass and deck roofs provide total comfort, even during the afternoons.
- 40-panel ultra-efficient 24 kW solar array on the roof with battery storage enables the
home to run entirely off solar as desired (with net metering to sell power back to the
grid). - Solar Batteries to provide full home power, even during grid outages.
Leisure & Scenic Features
- Infinity-edge, heated pool built on a cliffside for panoramic nature views; one of the few heated pools in the region.
- An in-ground concrete spa (hot tub) is custom-built into the master bedroom deck, where you can roll out of bed and into a private spa.
Casita deck looking at the workout space and adjacent yard.
- Large wraparound decks and patios seamlessly merge with indoor spaces.
- Professional landscaping with an automated underground sprinkler system.
- Detached “casita” (280 sq.ft.) can be used for workouts, yoga, meditation, or as a private studio/office space.
Smart Home & Automation
- Whole-home audio includes in-ceiling and in-wall speakers grouped into zones,
managed by a centralized smart hub. - Smart home and grounds control for lights, fans, pool pumps, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, garage doors, gates, window screens, and blinds—all controllable via hidden Alexa units in the ceiling.
Taken from the upstairs deck.
Taken from the reading room upstairs.
Casa Gracia Vids
Get a feel for true inside-outside living, night edition. Because it’s so well lighted, the back yard feels like an extension of the home, especially at night.
When you want to close up the home for more privacy, all of those glass walls have blinds that are hidden in the ceiling. The glass walls also have motorized screens so that the view isn’t obstructed when the screens aren’t needed.
Casa Gracia is such a joy during the rainy season. Enjoy the jungle rain from your cozy home! Watch this rainy clip from the master bedroom.
Book a Tour of Casa Gracia
This private estate is unlike any luxury home in the town of Nosara. You cannot find a more restorative, tranquil, inspiring location or a more beautiful home in harmony with the natural environment. Tour the property to take in the sights and sounds yourself.
