Set between Montezuma and Mal PaÃs/Santa Teresa, Kalapiti Estate is a 9.6-acre (3.9-hectare) private property that has evolved from a former horse ranch into an established botanical retreat. With multiple independent living spaces, extensive amenities, mature gardens, and room for future development, the estate offers an unusual combination of privacy, hospitality potential, and versatility on the southern Nicoya Peninsula.
The centerpiece is a three-story luxury villa with two exceptionally spacious suites accommodating up to eight guests. The villa was designed around generous indoor and outdoor living areas, with curved architectural elements that integrate naturally with the surrounding landscape. It includes a private pool, sauna, chef’s kitchen, smoker, pizza and bread oven, and jacuzzi, creating a property equally suited to private use or high-end guest accommodation.
The estate also includes a separate two-story, four-bedroom residence with 1.5 bathrooms and a private studio casita with its own yard, bathroom, and kitchenette. A separate laundry building provides additional flexibility and could potentially be converted into a fourth dwelling, subject to the applicable approvals. This configuration allows the property to accommodate multiple households, guests, staff, or rental operations without relying on a single residence.
Outdoor amenities are a major part of the estate. The main pool measures approximately 15 meters (49 feet) and incorporates waterfalls and a waterslide, while a six-person jacuzzi and Turkish steam bath (Hammam) add to the resort-style setting. An on-site dining area with a professional kitchen further supports entertaining and hospitality use.
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Set between Montezuma and Mal PaÃs/Santa Teresa, Kalapiti Estate is a 9.6-acre (3.9-hectare) private property that has evolved from a former horse ranch into an established botanical retreat. With multiple independent living spaces, extensive amenities, mature gardens, and room for future development, the estate offers an unusual combination of privacy, hospitality potential, and versatility on the southern Nicoya Peninsula.
The centerpiece is a three-story luxury villa with two exceptionally spacious suites accommodating up to eight guests. The villa was designed around generous indoor and outdoor living areas, with curved architectural elements that integrate naturally with the surrounding landscape. It includes a private pool, sauna, chef’s kitchen, smoker, pizza and bread oven, and jacuzzi, creating a property equally suited to private use or high-end guest accommodation.
The estate also includes a separate two-story, four-bedroom residence with 1.5 bathrooms and a private studio casita with its own yard, bathroom, and kitchenette. A separate laundry building provides additional flexibility and could potentially be converted into a fourth dwelling, subject to the applicable approvals. This configuration allows the property to accommodate multiple households, guests, staff, or rental operations without relying on a single residence.
Outdoor amenities are a major part of the estate. The main pool measures approximately 15 meters (49 feet) and incorporates waterfalls and a waterslide, while a six-person jacuzzi and Turkish steam bath (Hammam) add to the resort-style setting. An on-site dining area with a professional kitchen further supports entertaining and hospitality use.
Beyond the buildings, Kalapiti’s botanical gardens contain hundreds of tropical plant and tree species, giving the property a mature, established character that would be difficult to recreate from scratch. The estate is also positioned close to the Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve and within convenient reach of the beaches, waterfalls, jungle trails, surfing, and horseback riding that define this part of the Nicoya Peninsula.
Cobano is approximately 10 minutes away by car, providing access to supermarkets, banks, medical services, and the regional airport. Santa Teresa, Mal PaÃs, and Montezuma are also within easy reach, allowing residents or guests to move between several of the peninsula’s most established destinations.
Kalapiti Estate has previously operated as a five-star luxury hospitality property, with its suites receiving strong reviews from guests. For a buyer, the existing infrastructure creates several possible paths: continue operating it as a boutique hospitality business, use it as a private multi-residence estate, or explore additional development opportunities within the property, subject to permits and applicable regulations.
Amenities & Features
- 9.6-acre (3.9-hectare) private estate surrounded by mature tropical vegetation
- Multiple residential structures offering flexibility for owners, guests, staff, or rental use
- Signature three-level villa with two oversized suites and accommodation for up to eight guests
- Resort-style recreational area with a 15-meter pool, cascading waterfalls, waterslide, and six-person jacuzzi
- Wellness facilities including a private sauna and traditional Turkish Hammam
- Fully equipped culinary setup with chef’s kitchen, professional food-preparation area, smoker, and pizza/bread oven
- Independent four-bedroom residence distributed across two floors, with 1.5 bathrooms
- Separate studio casita with private outdoor space, bathroom, and kitchenette
- Additional utility building with potential to become another living unit, subject to required approvals
- Established botanical landscape featuring hundreds of tropical species and mature trees
- Abundant water resources and substantial land area offering room to consider future improvements
- Close to Cabo Blanco Absolute Reserve, beaches, surf breaks, waterfalls, trails, and horseback riding
- Approximately 10 minutes from Cobano’s supermarkets, banking, healthcare, and regional airport
- Conveniently positioned for access to Montezuma, Mal PaÃs, and Santa Teresa
- Proven hospitality use with previous operation as a high-end boutique accommodation
- Existing infrastructure that can support a private estate, guest retreat, or boutique hospitality concept
- Potential for further construction and expansion, subject to zoning, permits, and applicable regulations
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