An architect’s private beach house in Nosara, designed for barefoot luxury, privacy, and the rhythm of coastal living.

Hidden Coastal Oasis

Welcome to Casa Amapola, a premier luxury beach rental in Nosara, Costa Rica. Designed as architect Benjamin Saxe’s personal coastal retreat, this five-room vacation beach house captures the essence of barefoot luxury in Nosara. Featuring open spaces, natural materials, and a deep connection to the tropical landscape, it is the ultimate walk-to-beach getaway near Playa Guiones.

People walk on PLaya Pelada beach at sunset.

Our Story

Casa Amapola was born from our desire to create an oasis in the heart of Nosara, a place where we could connect more deeply with nature, with ourselves, and with the simple rituals that make life feel full. Here, we found freedom in morning walks along the beach, wellbeing through movement, sports, yoga, surfing, tennis, horseback riding, and recovery, and a community of like-minded people drawn to a more intentional way of living. Surrounded by tropical nature, organic food, ocean air, and the rhythm of Playa Pelada, our private vacation beach house in Nosara became a home for slowing down, reconnecting, and sharing the Nosara lifestyle with others who feel called by the same passions.

Line art illustration of a jaguar sitting by water, with large tropical leaves nearby, under a the radiating sun.

Nosara Lifestyle

Just a short walk to the beach at Playa Guiones and Playa Pelada, guests have effortless access to local boutique restaurants, surf breaks, tennis, and mountain biking.

Casa Amapola places you at the center of Nosara’s most sought-after lifestyle, offering the calm of a private sanctuary within a true luxury beach rental.

A modern white house surrounded by lush tropical trees and plants, with a dirt driveway in front.
A modern white house surrounded by lush tropical trees and plants, with a dirt driveway in front.
A large living room with modern decor, beige walls, green plants, a sofa with patterned cushions, armchairs, a coffee table, a small desk with a lamp, and large open windows showing greenery outside.
Indoor-outdoor living space with large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery, a covered patio with ceiling fans, and a cozy seating area with sofas, chairs, and a rug.
An indoor dining area with a long wooden table set with plates, glasses, candles, and a floral centerpiece. Rattan and wicker chairs surround the table. The space features a high wooden ceiling with large windows or openings that allow natural light
Lush tropical garden with large potted plants, trees, a curved white building with windows, and lounge chairs under an umbrella.
A bedroom with a large vintage restored bed featuring four pillows and a throw blanket, nightstand with a lamp, window with white curtains, a vintange dresser with framed photos, and a view of greenery outside, with a ceiling fan overhead.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed covered in a tan bedspread, a wooden headboard, and decorative pillows. Large, arched windows with white curtains reveal lush green plants outside. A small wooden table with an open book is positioned in front of the w
A bedroom with a large glass door leading outside, beige walls, a wooden dresser with a lamp and framed picture, and two beds with dark wood frames and white bedding.
View of a spacious living room, surrounded by lush greenery. Features include a vaulted wooden ceiling with ceiling fans, potted plants, a patterned rug, a white sectional sofa, chairs, and a chessboard on a dark wood table in the foreground.
Illustration of an heliconia plant with large leaves and a hummingbird flying nearby.

Experience

Nature

View of a cozy foyer entryway with a wooden ceiling, a potted plant, a wooden rocking chair, a coat rack, a small side table, and a patterned rug on a tiled floor, seen through an arched doorway.
A bathroom with two large mirrors with rounded wooden bead frames, a flower arrangement on a green marble countertop, and a small round mirror.
An indoor shower area with beige stone walls, a rain showerhead, a large window with black frames, and a green plant with broad leaves inside.
There are two shower heads on the left and right walls, and a ladder-style towel rack with two white towels hanging on it, positioned between the two shower heads. there is an ornate metal with a decorative arch window above it, allowing light to illuminate the corridor.
Large corridor indoor/outdoor space furnished with chairs, a coffee table, rugs, and potted plants, including a large dinning table, and lush greenery outside.
A white modern house with curved architectural features, surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees, with a stone and wooden gate in front.
Entrance to a lush tropical garden with dense green foliage, palm trees, and a stone pathway leading to a white arched doorway with dark wooden doors and a round window above, surrounded by a natural lime stone wall and gravel.

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.

  • Solar panels

    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.

  • Line art illustration of a water filtering system layers of filters droplets falling onto it,getting cleaned and filtered surrounded by plants, within a rounded frame.

    Filtered Water

    Fresh, filtered water is available throughout the house, so there is no need to rely on bottled water during your stay.

  • A line art illustration of a salt water pool, illustrated with salt crystal formations falling into the pool, surrounded by plants and leaves, with a stylized sun above.

    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.

  • Illustration showing an anti-mosquito spray system with lush plants below.

    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.

  • Power Backup

    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.

  • Line drawing of a starlink Wi-Fi antena, surrounded by large tropical leaves, and a Wi-Fi symbol above.

    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.

  • Smart Irrigation

    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.

  • Line art illustration of a biodigestor system integrated into a natural landscape, with plants on either side.

    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.

A Modern Tropical Retreat, with a Sense of Memory

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.

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.

Line drawing of Casa Amapola, a tropical luxury home in Nosara with palm trees, plants, and an arched doorway.
A wooden gate in front of a doorway surrounded by lush green tropical plants and bushes, with a stone wall on the right side.
Interior living room with large potted plants, a small wooden vintage table, a vintage table lamp, and floor cushions on a blue rug.
A vintage wooden sideboard with drawers and carved details, topped with a decorative vintage lamp with a dark shade, a small light bulb, and a few books, situated against a plain wall with a potted plant in the foreground.
A backyard swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and stone borders, with a small shed or structure in the background.
Room with a large arched wooden door and window, beige couch with patterned cushions, greenery including large potted plants, and a small dark green side table.
View through decorative metal door into outdoor garden with lush greenery.
Outdoor stone-walled shower area with lush green plants surrounding it, and a brass faucet with a hose.
A bathroom vanity with a green marble countertop, two sinks, and three taps, with a vase of pink flowers and two decorative jars. Above the vanity are two square mirrors with rounded bead-like borders, reflecting parts of the room including arched do
A minimalist shower area with beige marble walls, a round rainfall showerhead, and a curved arch ceiling, partially obscured by large green leaves of a plant on the left.
Ceiling with wooden panels, a black ceiling fan, and a linear lighting fixture.
A vintage wooden hall tree with a mirror, two straw hats hanging on hooks, a small plant on the left, and some umbrellas stored underneath, against a plain wall.
Indoor-outdoor louge corridor with ceiling fans, large plants, and comfortable seating, open to outdoor greenery.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush green tropical plants and trees, with a modern building or pavilion in the background under a bright blue sky.
A lush outdoor area with stone steps leading to a patio, featuring a cacti plant in a black pot, white rounded planters, and tropical green foliage.

Take a Stroll Through Nature

Walking distance to Guiones and Pelada Beaches

4-minute stroll to Playa Pelada and a 8-minute walk to Guiones through nature and pathways

Hidden Oasis in Nosara

Ready to experience the Nosara lifestyle at Amapola? Contact us to check availability and reserve your stay at this exceptional home, designed for relaxed living in harmony with its tropical surroundings.

Logo featuring two lying leopards on either side of a large tropical plant with multiple leaves. Below, the text reads "Casa Amàpola" with a slogan "In Natura Spiro Et Spero" in a semi-circle.