THE MAGNIFICENT CASA CAPITAN, BEACHFRONT LUXURY, OOZING CHIC, PERFECT SURF

What a spot of paradise. My daughter had her dream destination wedding at Casa Capitan
and we were thrilled her choice. The amenities of the home, with its wonderful pool, isolated
beach and open floor plan were perfect for a relaxing vacation. I would highly recommend this
home. All the photos and description depict the place well.... and being there is even better! The concierges Rachel and Sofia were very helpful and responsive. And the staff was onboard daily keeping up with housekeeping. Rooms were very comfortable and the two suites were magnificent.

We had a coordinator transform the site for the wedding itself and you cannot imagine how magical it was. We had the ceremony on the beach at sunset and cocktails setup there afterwards. The house was lit up and there was a trail of lights walking back. The venue was magical.

I would highly recommend this place if you are interested in a destination Costa Rica wedding.
It is a remote place to travel to, but worth the trip!

I went to Casa Capitan in January of 2012 with seven other women and we loved it ! The worst part was leaving. What a place ,perfection. We had more than enough room ,even had a couple rooms to spare . Each room was tastefully decorated with the owner Carlotta generously sharing her love of Indonesian furniture and art. The out door bathrooms had all the comforts of home but gave you the feeling of bathing in a tropical setting, feeling natural and clean ! Some roms had indoor bathrooms for those who prefer . The house itself is open , airy and comfortable, just a wonderful beachy ,tropical feeling. There are secluded places to relax, all of them ideally situated . I took a luxurious nap on one of the outdoor beds closest to the beach . Sleeping to the sounds of the ocean with sea breezes keeping me cool. The infinity pool overlooking the beach is a touch of pure luxury . Every detail has been well thought out ,from the most comfy lounge chairs to the excellent bed linens. The house staff are efficient and not in the least bit intrusive. Our cooked breakfasts in the morning were delicious . I have stayed at top notch hotels in my life and rented other luxury homes..but Casa Capitan tops them all. There are surf board to use and beach mats ,games to play and a pool table. The kitchen is stocked with every thing you possibly need to cook or make drinks . We hired Joy from Canape Catering to make our meals and she was fanatastic. If I had it to do over , I would never leave the house and just stay there reading ,relaxing and enjoying the beach. We took surf lessons (great fun ) went ATV riding and horse back riding. We even had smores and a bonfire on the beach one night. I have not felt that relaxed and content in a long time and I only wish I could have stayed two weeks instead of one. Our charter flight from San Jose to Tambour was quick &fun ,much better than driving as the roads are dusty and unpaved mostly. Carlotta has an incredible sense of style and her home exudes tranquiity . I am so greatful she has chosen to share it. Do not leave without getting a massage at the house ,the massuses are better than any I have ever had. Being massaged in one of the out door huts/cabana's is a real treat. Casa Capitan is everything and more that this site describes . Carlotta and her staff a pleasure to deal with . I highly recommend this property and hope I have a chance to return one day . Thanks Carlotta ,we girls had the time of our lives.

Let me start by saying that we spent WAY too much time researching vacation rentals in Costa Rica for a large family trip (18 people). I was a little overwhelmed by the number of locations and options. So why did I chose Casa Capitan:

1. The size - most other homes were in the 2,000 SF - 3,000 SF range; CC is 6,500+ SF (it made a huge difference)
2. The location - ocean front is a must
3. The amenities - while most homes had pools, very few had such a large common area, kitchen, yoga rancho, and bathrooms attached to every room

The journey to Santa Teresa seemed cumbersome (overnight flight to San Jose, short flight to Tambor, 45 min car ride). However, Carlota's concierge (Rachel) was incredibly kind and responsive and arranged a ride from Tambor to the house (don't bother renting a car; if you need to get around, simply rent an ATV for the week in town). The town itself is unreal. If you're into yoga, surfing and/or eating really good food, this place is paradise. The locals are mostly ex-pats. They're laid back, pleasant, and most speak great English.

When we arrived, it was like our own private oasis. The house is convenient to town and a grocery store, but still feels secluded. If you don't feel secluded enough, a security guard (with dogs) monitors the property 24x7.

We had the opportunity to see a few of the other homes we looked at, and were very happy with our decision. No other home in Santa Teresa can compare with the size of Casa Capitan. Several times during the trip, people from the beach walked up to the pool thinking the house was a resort.

Many thanks again Carlota. You made our vacation memorable. We will definitely be back!