THE LOCATION – ARBOL VIEJO

Arbol Viejo boutique development is located at the top of Matina Vista I above Dominicalito Beach in the highly sought-after Escaleras area. Arbol Viejo only has 7 total properties and is surrounded by a 60+ acre reserve that goes all the way to the top of mountain and consists of primary rain forest. The amount of wildlife in this area is astonishing and you will enjoy sightings of monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots, deer, agoutis, pasotes, ant eaters, and potentially even jungle cats such as: ocelots, pumas, and jaguars have all been spotted in the area.

THE HOME – Casa Bambú

Designed and built by the original developer of Arbol Viejo with a professional engineering background the home is over built solid concert and block construction. The husband-and-wife team thought of every detail; and her personal interior decorating skills created a comfortable home that is a joy to live in or visit. The current seller is the second owner and has maintained the home impeccably during their tenor. This home has never been a rental property; so no extensive “wear and tear” from renters.

ENTRANCE, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, AND DINING

Entering the home from the enormous covered portico spacious enough for 4 cars you are immediately greeted by the “WOW FACTOR” of the view out to the seamless transaction of the infinity pool, sea, and sky framed by lush green mountain and immaculate landscaping. This combined kitchen, dining and living room space has grandeur scale with 24 feet (7.3 meters) high vaulted cedar wood ceilings with decorative bamboo beams traversing across towards the oceanside of the home.

OUTDOOR SPACE AND INFINITY POOL

Three openings of glass doors flow to the exterior living spaces with the middle one folding away completely with a span of 14 feet (4.25 meters). The expansive covered terraces have a teak dining table for 10 people and 2 custom wood sofas plus 1 love seat with comfortable cushions. Plus a small high-top table with chairs and an additional pair of oversized chairs with cushions. All solid wood and all custom made for these specific spaces.



Madera y Roca (Wood & Rock) – Southside 1st floor

This principal ground floor bedroom opens to the other side of the huge covered terrace and the side of the pool with two comfortable chairs and the rancho. The motif of this room is natural wood and stones with back drop of greenish hues. The solid Guapinol headboard is a work of art with live edges and elaborate curves. The bathroom also has a rain shower and natural stone features of a carved sink and an incredible 2-person soaking tub carved into a giant boulder set with in a private courtyard with privacy wall.

Hojas Verdes (Green Leaves) – Southside 2nd floor

At the top of the other expansive staircase is the 4th principal suite. This room’s balcony has views all the way to up the coast to Manuel Antonio and surrounding lush rainforest covered mountains. Tropical green hues of the jungle are the inspiration for this bedroom and bathroom with “Emerald Green” granite counter top, walk-in rain shower, and bathtub. Custom cedar wood furniture, tribal carvings on the wall, and carved solid wood sea shells complete the intricacies of this bedroom.


Casa Bambú is one of the most iconic homes on the Costa Ballena with prestigious location close to beaches, waterfalls, towns, while feeling absolutely secluded and surrounded by reserve. Incredible full time or part time residence or could be a tremendous luxury rental due to the 5 bedrooms for larger groups, central location to attractions, and easy access. Make your appointment to view this extraordinary estate today!!