Casa de Teca - Everday day a new discovery

Special discounts: 40% discounts for October and November! Set on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Casa de Teca offers a true retreat experience. The all teak casa is nestled in the woods; the mountains rising behind it. Enjoy swimming, yoga, meditation and just plain relaxing by the pool. Local amenities, including a garden cafe with French bakery, a boutique mall, a pharmacy and Doctor’s office are within walking distance for most visitors. Check out Exotica and Citrus for dining ! Check with us regarding monthly discounts for September through November, 2021! If you are looking for a place to commune with nature, you will want to consider our house. From the wrap around porches you have incredible ocean, mountain and forest/jungle vistas. Casa de Teca is a Teak house. Our home is self ventilating with wall vents to capture ocean and mountain breezes, topped by a central copula for heat exchange. Ceiling fans are included for air circulation. We strive to provide you with a menu of services of services for you to choose from. We recommend that you contact our property manager prior to your arrival. He will meet you at the casa to provide you with an overview of house operations. Our previous guests often state they find this service very helpful. You will also receive a gate pass and house entry information prior to your arrival. We know you will find our property manager readily available to address any issues, problems or questions you may have. We have done everything we can to make certain our casa is ready to provide you a comfortable, relaxing stay. Our project management team will happily meet you to familerize you with the casa. You must arrive by 7pm for this service. If you come later, please notify the property managers. You will have the gate key; the house can be opened using the lock box located at the side door. The property managers will contact you the following morning to address any issues you may have. Our pledge is to solve unexpected issues you face quickly, to your satisfaction. Casa de Teca is located on highly desired First Ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The street facing the ocean consists of six (6) private homes. Each home sits on one - five very private acres. While we are not a gated community, each home is gated for privacy and security. The street is truly a local/international community comprised of locals (Ticos), Europeans and Americans. If you are a walker, you can walk our +kilometer street loop. Don't be surprised if you meet some of your neighbors during your walk. Additionally, you can walk down the hill to one of our favorite haunts, Pancito Cafe, for coffee and great French pastries; on to L’Epicerle, our upscale deli and Stam Cafe for wonderful beer and wine. Just a few more steps west takes you to Ferreteria El Colono, the local hardware store. All these services are less than a kilometer from your casa. The village of Ojochal is made up of Ticos (native Costaricans) and ex-pats from around the world. Some of the earliest ex-pats to arrive were French Canadian, so there is a strong French cultural flavor to the community. If you are into food and dining, we have two wonderful French bakeries and a collection of nationally known restaurants offering international fare. Some of our favorites include Exotica, Citrus, located in the Plaza Tangara, and Pancito Cafe, each offering fine cuisine. For sunsets, just stay home, or head over the the El Castillo hotel for a cocktail and unique sunset viewing. Ojochal is known for the village’s community initiatives supported by Ticos and ex-pats alike. We proudly fly the coveted blue flag, awarded for community environmental initiatives. If your the type who wants to hunker down, stay put and let the world come to you, that's fine. But, it you want to explore the area, hit a major shopping area or go to the supermarket, Costa Rica offers very good bus transportation on a highway #34 route that can take you from Panama to San Jose and points in between. The fares are inexpensive and the buses, although usually not air conditioned, are comfortable. So, take the bus at the stop at the entrance to Ojochal, go to Uvita for shopping or San Isidro for sightseeing. An express bus goes directly to the Juan Santamaria international airport in San Jose. It's a tremendous value. Local taxis and shuttles are also available and are generally inexpensive. We strongly recommend a car if you are staying two weeks or more. Further, we recommend 4 wheel drive for ease of traveling off the highway. Highway #34 is a beautifully paved highway. Most roads off the highway are rock-based clay roads. They can be rough and challenging and fun any time you head up the mountain. Watch out for the quads, though. Quads rule! Renting an owner home is is a bit different from renting a motel/hotel room. Every home has it's quirks and idiosyncrasies. Casa de Teca is no different. Once you have reserved space we will email you a welcome package that includes information about making this house work for Casa de Teca is located on a hill approximately 300 feet above sea level. The Costanera Highway, highway #34, is approximately 200 meters below and West of the casa. Traffic, including over the road trucks, can be very heavy, especially during the high tourist season. Light sleepers may have difficulty adjusting to the traffic noise. Most of the time you will find traffic reduces to a minimum after 10:00PM.