The Design:
An Experience in Tropical Architecture & Memory
A Modern Tropical Retreat, with a Sense of Memory
Designed by award-winning Casa Amapola has a language of its own. Round arches and soft curves replace hard edges, giving the house a sense of warmth and ease. Above, a sculptural ceiling inspired by the structure of palm trees creates a rhythm of intersecting vaults, recalling the quiet atmosphere of a sanctuary while remaining distinctly tropical.
Natural materials bring warmth and permanence to the design. A combination of natural stone, both local Guanacaste limestone, and carefully selected marble, wood, cutout metal screens connect the architecture to its tropical setting.
Throughout the house, restored furniture introduces another layer of memory. Pieces have been reclaimed, repaired, and given new life, bringing the warmth and character of another era into a contemporary setting.
Casa Amapola is a collection of thoughtful choices, architecture, materials, objects, and memories coming together to create a home that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Surrounded by lush vegetation, these elements come together to create a house that feels both contemporary and familiar a hidden oasis where modern tropical architecture meets the nostalgia of another time.
As you come in, the wooden gate that welcomes you in is one of the reclaimed pieces from our collection. It sits in front of a doorway surrounded by lush green tropical plants and bushes, with natural Guanacaste stone wall on the right side.
Throughout the house, restored furniture introduces another layer of memory. Pieces have been reclaimed, repaired, and given new life, bringing the warmth and character of another era into a contemporary setting.
A vintage wooden sideboard with drawers and carved details, topped with a decorative vintage lamp. Are some examples of the restore furniture and pieces we have curated for the house
The backyard swimming pool features salt water, it's surrounded by lush tropical plants and natural Guanacaste stone borders.
Casa Amapola has a language of its own. Round arches and soft curves replace hard edges, giving the house a sense of warmth and ease.
View from the primary suite showers through decorative metal cut-out door into outdoor garden with lush greenery.
A detail of an outdoor Guanacaste stone-walled shower area with lush green plants surrounding it, the brass faucet lets you wash away the sand and dust before you enter the villa.
The primary suite bathroom vanity features a green marble countertop, and a double sink.
Most of the bathrooms offer an indoor-outdoor experience surrounded by the gardens. Minimalist details with beige marble walls, a round rainfall showerhead, and a curved arch ceiling, that opens to a skylight.
Above, the sculptural ceiling inspired by the structure of palm trees creates a rhythm of intersecting vaults, recalling the quiet atmosphere of a sanctuary while remaining distinctly tropical.
Many vintage pieces can be found throughout the house providing character and a deep sense of memory.
Indoor-outdoor louge corridor, above, the sculptural ceiling inspired by palm trees which creates a rhythm of intersecting vaults, recalling the quiet atmosphere of a sanctuary while remaining distinctly tropical.
Our saltwater pool surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees.
Concrete steps lead to the tropical green patio and the pool. The Guacanaste marble stone plays with the
Sustainability & Comfort
Casa Amapola incorporates thoughtful systems that respond to the realities of a tropical living, bringing comfort, resilience, and a lighter footprint to everyday life.
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Solar Energy
The tropical sun does more than warm the landscape. Solar energy powers the entire house and provides hot water, turning a daily necessity into a simple exchange with nature.
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Filtered Water
Fresh, filtered water is available throughout the house, so there is no need to rely on bottled water during your stay.
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Saltwater Pool
The pool uses salt instead of traditional chlorine, creating a softer, more natural swimming experience that feels at home in the surrounding landscape.
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Mist Away
Tropical living comes with tropical visitors. A discreet misting system uses a natural mosquito treatment to keep outdoor spaces comfortable while respecting the surrounding environment.
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Backup Power
Life in Nosara comes with the occasional power interruption. Our backup generator keeps Casa Amapola running comfortably when the grid goes quiet, allowing you to remain immersed in the experience without missing a beat.
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Starlink Connectivity
Deep in the tropics, staying connected doesn't have to mean feeling connected to the outside world. Starlink brings reliable high-speed internet to this secluded retreat.
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Smart Irrigation
The garden follows its own rhythm. An automatic irrigation system delivers water where and when it is needed, helping the landscape thrive while using water thoughtfully.
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Biodigestor
Even what leaves the house can become part of a more thoughtful cycle. The biodigestor system biologically treats wastewater on site, helping Casa Amapola live more lightly within its natural surroundings.
The Layout:
Conceived around a generous central courtyard, this 5-bedroom Nosara vacation home features six full bathrooms the residence features six full bathrooms, and an adaptable flex room. At the core, an open-air corridor dissolve into a vast indoor-outdoor social area that opens directly onto the pool deck and surrounding canopy.
