A Legacy Estate on Costa Rica's Ballena Coastline

Property overview

Villas Alma Tierra Mar—“the soul of the land and the sea”—is a turnkey five-bedroom, four-bath hillside estate in the coveted hills of Escaleras, between Dominical and Uvita, set high above the Ballena Coastline with sweeping Pacific Ocean views and steady trade winds off the water. Built in 2018 across 445 m² on 9,977 m² of land, the compound earns its name from the moment the gate opens.

The estate comprises four thoughtfully positioned villas—Villa Sol, Villa Cascada, Villa Olas, and Villa Selva—arranged across the 2.47-acre parcel to maximize privacy, views, and connection to the surrounding jungle. Each villa is finished with teak hardwood furnishings, hotel-grade mattresses, and a refined aesthetic that balances comfort with the elegance of tropical living. Mornings arrive with tropical birdsong, blue morpho butterflies cross the gardens by midday, and howler monkeys carry through the canopy at dusk.

Currently operated as a boutique retreat, the property presents multiple compelling directions for a new owner: continued boutique hospitality with proven infrastructure and established appeal, a private family compound with four separate residences, a wellness retreat center drawing on the Southern Zone’s growing global reputation, or a phased subdivision and expansion play supported by the topography and acreage.

The location in Escaleras places the estate within one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse corridors, with consistent ocean breezes, cinematic sunset views, and a lifestyle that is both authentic and deeply comfortable. This is a legacy offering by any measure.

Listed by Marcel van Willigen, CENTURY 21 Ballena Properties. MLS# CR261128533.

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