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Casa de Memphis is on the Beach in Nosara

Property Description

Hang Ten, Chill Out, Go Native, “Is that a real Monkey?" Casa de Memphis is a newly constructed free standing, air conditioned house on the beach in Nosara’s Playa Pelada.

Property Details

CASA de MEMPHIS is located in the northern corner of Playa Pelada where the Ostional Wildlife Reserve meets the Pacific Ocean. Ever seen a monkey surf? Well it is bound to happen, sooner or later! Until then simply walk out the front door, go straight if you want the Ostional Wildlife Reserve, or take a left if you want to go to the beach. Tough decision but they are both right there in front of you!

This newly constructed, fully air conditioned beach house has two master bedrooms, each with its own massive bathroom, vaulted ceiling and private walkout balcony. The house is fully furnished and equipped for a party of 6. Not enough room? There is another house next door that is also available for rent that is exactly the same in every way as Casa de Memphis. Great for family get togethers! These two houses sit behind a secure gated entrance at the end of the road with secure off street parking.

If you want to hear the wildlife compete with the sound of the ocean this is the perfect location. Because Casa de Memphis is located on the very northern section of Playa Pelada, there are very few people. The whole beach is yours. As you walk down the beach to one of the finest restaurants in the state of Guanacaste, La Luna, check out the tidal pools and marine aquarium left by the low tide. Every hour the beach area offers up a new setting as the tide comes in and out. Playa Pelada is the best place to swim of the three beaches in Nosara and kids can't get enough of the tidal pools.

For those who want to cool off by the pool simply walk out the back door, through the gate and enjoy the huge luxury pool equipped with a sauna and pavilion. Casa de Memphis is set up for the weekly renter. Linens, a personal safe for your valuables, weekly house cleaning, plenty of howler monkeys, and they are all included at no extra charge. Enjoy

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General Information on Costa Rica and Nosara:

ABOUT NOSARA: Located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, on the Nicoya Peninsula in the Province of Guanacaste. Nosara is surrounded by lush tropical rain forest, mountains, waterfalls, and rivers. Its beaches have been designated a wildlife refuge and are protected from development or deforestation by Costa Rican law. Playas Guiones, Pelada, Nosara and Ostional form a chain of almost 12 miles of gorgeous unspoiled beaches providing us with abundant opportunity for exploration & adventure or tranquility & relaxation. Playa Guiones consist of over 3 miles of light sand beach and is part of the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge. Like all beaches in Nosara Guiones is protected from construction within 200 meters of the high tide mark and this beach considered my many to have very good to excellent surf (beach break) consistently, year 'round. Playa Pelada lies north of Guiones, with beautiful little nooks and coves and shaded copses of Plumeria and Palm trees perfect for a snooze or picnic. At times, both the surf (reef break)& snorkeling are very good.

Because of the many restrictions on development and with the support of the local community, Nosara will never be spoiled by ramped development. That is perhaps why Nosara is considered the Carmel of Costa Rica.

GETTING TO NOSARA: Flying from the US you have several options. Non-stop flight from LA, Denver, Houston, Dallas Ft. Worth, Atlanta, Miami, JFK, Phoenix, Newark arrive into San Jose international. There are non-stop flight from Atlanta, LA and Miami into Liberia. Liberia is by far the best route for getting to Nosara. Prices vary depending on the time of the year. Roughly $500-$1000 round trip per person. The later being holidays.

You will want to get the vehicle with the biggest tires if you want the smoothest ride. Ground clearance is important in the Nosara are so renting a SUV is a must. There are many, many outfits that rent cars at both airports.

HOW TO GET FROM LIBERIA TO NICOYA (1.5 hours) This is the preferred route to Nosara as it is only a two and one half hours drive and the road is excellent by Costa Rican standards. Come out of the airport and turn right. Follow the signs that say Santa Cruz. Go through Santa Cruz and follow the signs to Nicoya.
How to get from San Jose to Nicoya: (4 hours) From the airport area take the one and only road (Pan American Highway) west to Esparza/Puntarenas. This road runs right beside the airport and any rental company will be able to point you in the right direction. This is a long highly congested road with many trucks returning to the port of Puntarenas. Do not turn off the highway to go to Puntarenas itself. Simply stay on the highway as it will turn north toward Liberia. After about an hour you will cross a bridge and come up a hill to a Shell station with a left hand turn to Nicoya. Take this road to Nicoya.

HOW TO GET FROM SAN JOSE TO NICOYA: (4 hours) From the airport area take the one and only road (Pan American Highway) west to Esparza/Puntarenas. This road runs right beside the airport and any rental company will be able to point you in the right direction. This is a long highly congested road with many trucks returning to the port of Puntarenas. Do not turn off the highway to go to Puntarenas itself. Simply stay on the highway as it will turn north toward Liberia. After about an hour you will cross a bridge and come up a hill to a Shell station with a left hand turn to Nicoya. Take this road to Nicoya.

NICOYA TO NOSARA: ( 1 hour) When you get to Nicoya there is a big wide intersection where you take a right (if coming from Liberia) or a left (if coming from San Jose) into the middle of Nicoya itself. There should be a sign that read Samara/Nosara. Traffic turns into one way traffic in the direction you are headed. Just go straight and once you have passed over the bridge continue on for about the next 30 minutes. DO NOT DRIVE THIS SECTION BETWEEN NICOYA AND NOSARA AT NIGHT.

After about 30 minutes you will come to the only gas station on this road. Pull over and fill up. Continuing past the gas station there is a road posted for Nosara about 100 meters after the gas station on the right. Be careful. This first mile is very hazardous and the down hill section leaving the paved road is the worst of the worst. Go Slow. Watch for heavy trucks hauling building material to Nosara that are descending this down hill slope. There have been times that these trucks have lost control and hit what is left of the bridge at the bottom.

The rest of the road improves as you get closer to Nosara. Slow down for any sign of a town as there is likely to be a set of speed bumps that are unmarked. Be extra vigilante when approaching the bridges along the entire route from Nicoya. The rule is that the first one on the bridge has the right of way. These one lane bridges are usually at the bottom of the road and one side usually has a 90 degree turn just prior to the bridge. On coming traffic can suddenly appear from this 90 degree turn and get to the bridge first.

Here comes the Fuzz: The police in Costa Rica are some of the most corrupt individuals in Central America. You will find these men in blue in the middle of the road standing in the shade holding a radar detector. The locals know where they hang out and they know when to slow down. This is a trap for gringos, YOU. It will be a long open stretch of road where it is easy to pass the guy whose bumper you been looking at for the last hour. Don’t pass. Everyone has slowed down and you can’t resist passing all these big trucks and that is exactly what the fuzz wants you to do.

If you get pulled over they will ask for your papers, ask where are you from, when did you get here, is this your first time. (To drive in Costa Rica you will need to have in your possession, a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, passport and the rental agreement or registration papers for the car) They are sizing you up. Try your Spanish if you want but they all speak real good English. For them it pays to speak English. Next comes the lecture, in perfect English. Then comes the fine. $100 US dollars payable on the spot. Don’t pay it. Costa Rica police are not allowed to collect fines nor are they allowed to keep any of your papers or passport. Just tell the officer to write you up. Do not pay any attention to what he says you will have to do to pay the fine. Your rental company is required to pay all of your fines for you.

Renting a vehicle in Costa Rica: As stated below the roads in Costa Rica are horrific. When it comes to renting a vehicle, decide on what type of driving you will be doing. Anything outside San Jose in the rainy season will require an SUV. You can get by with a standard car if you plan to stay on the main roads but if you are driving anywhere else, get an SUV. Bare in mind that not all SUVs are the same and some are better suited for the Costa Rican roads than others. There is a great abundance of small SUV’s like Suzuki Jimmy and the Daihatsu Terios and it is not recommended that you rent one of these if you are going to be driving on anything other than pavement or if you are over six feet tall. Find the biggest SUV you can afford. Bigger tires, better ride! Check the spare!

Insurance for rental cars in Costa Rica is easy but there are a few things to watch out for. There is mandatory liability insurance in Costa Rica and this will cost an additional $12-$15 a day. If you have liability coverage, bring a letter from your carrier stating so with the statement” …this coverage is valid for Costa Rica…” Letters that only list the countries excluded will not be accepted.

Most people have collision damage insurance for their automobiles in the US. Most of these policies cover rental car outside the US. Check to make sure your carrier allows coverage outside the US and covers you on an “un improved surface”, like a dirt road in an SUV. A good back up for this to charge your rental on a major credit card like Visa and then decline the CDW at the time of rental. Visa coverage is primary not secondary.

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Rental Policies

DAMAGE/RESERVATION DEPOSIT- A damage/reservation deposit of 50% is required. This must be received within seven (7) days of booking the
reservation. The deposit automatically converts to a security/damage deposit upon arrival. The deposit is NOT applied toward rent; however, it is fully
refundable within (14) days of departure, provided the following provisions are met.
a. No damage is done to unit or its contents, beyond normal wear and tear.
b. No charges are incurred due to contraband, pets or collection of rents or services rendered during the stay.
c. All debris, rubbish and discards are placed in dumpster, and soiled dishes are cleaned. One load of laundry is started.
d. All keys are left on the kitchen table and unit is left locked.
e. All charges accrued during the stay are paid prior to departure.
f. No linens are lost or damaged.
g. The renter is not evicted by the owner, or the owner’s agent, the local law enforcement, the security company employed by the owner or the owner’s agent. The deposit should be made out to Worldwide Angling, LLC. And mailed to Worldwide Angling, LLC 4755 Gwynne Rd. Memphis, TN 38117 with in 7 days of making the reservation.

PAYMENT – At the time of your arrival you will pay the entire amount of this agreement to the management company representing the rentor. Please make payments in the form of traveler's checks, bank money orders, cashiers checks, or US dollars to Nosara Beach Rentals. The advance payment is not a damage deposit.

CANCELLATIONS - A sixty (60) day notice is required for cancellation. Cancellations that are made more than sixty (60) days prior to the arrival
date will incur no penalty. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within 60 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment and damage/reservation deposit. Cancellation or early departure does not warrant any refund of rent or deposit.

Arrival Times

After 15:00

Amenities

• Air Condition
• Phone
• Radio
• Washer and Dryer
• DVD Player
• Fishing Near By
• Stove
• TV Satellite
• Queen Bed
• Beachfront
• Ocean View

Rental Rates

Additional Rate and Deposit Information

Mimimum 4 nights. $1250 per week Holidays

More info: www.nosaracr.com