Boutique Mountain Resort and Retreat Center ~ For Sale

Pristine Jungle Location– Costa Rican Getaway with Lucrative Business Potential

·       10 elegantly furnished casitas, each with private bath and Jacuzzi tub; each casita sleeps up to 4 guests with 2 queen beds;

·        Infinity-edge pool with lounge chairs and shaded area for relaxing;

·        Gourmet kitchen and restaurant complete with appliances, dishes and utensils;

·        Newly constructed Day Spa, Wellness Center and Fitness Room with shower and two bathrooms; may also be converted into additional workshop or classroom space;

·        Expansive teakwood open-air pavilion/conference venue with breathtaking jungle views; ideal for hosting retreats and gatherings of any kind, ranging from yoga, aerobics and dance to weddings, spiritual seminars and professional workshops;

·        Established garden areas, dozens of mature fruit trees, and a thriving hydroponic greenhouse provide organic vegetables, fruits and herbs. 1 acre of the land has been reforested with valuable pochote hardwood trees;

·        Pure water source on property from abundant mountain spring with well-functioning retaining tanks and irrigation system;

·        Comfortable lounge and reception area with balcony overlooking the jungle; perfect area for guests to convene for dining, gatherings of any kind, or to be used as workshop space;

·        3 bedroom / 2 bath home for owners or managers; can also be converted into additional guest space;

·        2 bedroom / 2 private bath staff quarters on-site;

·        Hiking trails throughout the property, with access to a mountain creek and panoramic views of the jungle and Pacific Ocean;  Wi-fi is available.

·        Sustainability features, including on-site fresh water source, solar energy, recycling and composting, as well as fully functional organic and hydroponic greenhouse. Awarded the Certificate for Sustainable Tourism given to distinct hotels by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism;

·        Abundant wildlife for an exceptional Costa Rican experience – white-faced monkeys, jungle reptiles and dozens of species of tropical birds, including colorful toucans and macaws, are seen daily.

Expansive teakwood floors welcome you to the resort’s octagonal open-air pavilion overlooking valleys of lush jungle below. An expansive venue for yoga classes, spiritual workshops, weddings or professional trainings, including ample wall-space, ballet-height railings and 270-degree panoramic vistas, this special space channels the rainforest energy for heightened awareness and connection with nature. Brand new retractable screens shield the elements come heavy winds or rainfall, so any time of year is ideal to visit. A circular skylight above is your window to cloud-studded blue skies by day and inviting starry nights after dusk.

The existing business on the property functions as an eco-resort and retreat center specializing in yoga, alternative medicine and wellness services. The business itself is a Costa Rican corporation fully owned by Coast-to-Rica, LLC (an Arizona, U.S. corporation). In businesssince January 2006, the resort attracts yoga, art and spirituality retreats as well as individuals inneed of a respite from the rigors of daily life. Guests are transformed here, as is evident by hundreds of positive reviews, giving the resort a 4 ½ star rating from TripAdvisor.com, who recently was awarded the Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award of Excellence for the past 10 Years. The business has a well-developed and fully functional website complete with professional search-engine optimization (SEO), as well as a growing social media presence, including instagram account and facebook page with over 8000 followers. A mailing list of over 8,000 people also supports marketing efforst. Thanks to our professional SEOs, the resort consistently ranks in the top 5 yoga retreats and wellness centers in Costa Rica, and in the top 2 for yoga-related hotels, retreats and vacations in Costa Rica.  

On-site staff are well-trained, competent and trustworthy. As part of our eco-tourism sustainability program, we are dedicated to hiring local staff, and accounting, maintenance, massage, cleaning and chef services are all performed by Costa Rican employees. Staff will be happy and grateful to stay on for new owners – plus, they are an amazing source for local knowledge and know-how; getting things done the Costa Rican way. The business will need an experienced manager or management team, as the current owners fulfill that role now and will be leaving with the sale of the property.  

In operation and growing since January 2006, the business alone (exclusive of land, buildings and improvements) is valued at over $1.5 million. With minimal investment and renewed energy, it is sure to continue growing year after year, generating additional revenue for owners and investors. Professional property appraisal is completed.

In addition to its secluded yet convenient location, the property is bordered by two stretches of land on either side, of which one is currently for sale and the other will be shortly, providing stable prospects for expansion should you so choose. The area is beginning to develop slowlybut surely, guaranteeing an upward trend in property value, making the resort a promising property investment.

About Costa Rica

One of the world’s top vacation destinations, Costa Rica is best known for its natural beauty and wildlife diversity, gorgeous landscapes and enticing beaches, helpful, friendly people and their contagious Pura Vida approach to life. Pura Vida translates to Pure Life, an easygoing cultural style that permeates all aspects of Costa Rican living, from relationships and business to Costa Ricans’ ever-present zest for life and joyful sense of optimism for the future. With no standing army for the past sixty years, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning former President and the government’s newly established Ministry of Justice and Peace, Costa Rica is known around the world as a leader in international peace efforts. This peaceful environment and welcoming attitude toward foreigners and investment make Costa Rica the ideal location for new businesses and lifestyles abroad.

 This magical country inspires the senses in truly transformative ways, through interactions with the local people eager to share their culture, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the rainforest and beaches, and finding oneness within the serenity of your jungle surroundings.