This is the official site of the White House of Costa Rica, located in Playa Hermosa, Santa Teresa on the Pacific side of the Nicoya Peninsula. Our home is an architectural masterpiece on Hermosa Beach, built 50 yards from the high tide line and directly next door to the brand new, exclusive, Pranamar yoga resort.Tumblr (3.0; @thewhitehouseofcostarica)http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpor4v9gWb1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>The White House is the architectural jewel of the Pacific coast located beachfront on Playa Hermosa, just a little north of Santa Teresa in the Mal Pais Area, in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. </span><span> </span>The signature home is directly on Playa Hermosa, built 50 yards from the high tide line (the absolute closest we could legally) and has a private infinity pool. </p></p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8711098025http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8711098025Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:10:00 -0700xlcosta ricathe white house of costa rica<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxefg5SJcb1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxefg5SJcb1r1s67xo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><div> <p>The Villas at the White House - two amazing 2 bedroom villas -  are also on the property and available for rent. Learn more about the <a href="http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.tumblr.com/the_villas" target="_self">Villas at the White House of Costa Rica</a>. </p> </div>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15417992657http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15417992657Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:50:00 -0700costa ricaguest housethe villas at the white house of costa ricathe white house of costa ricaxl<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxefileLQ91r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15418068983http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15418068983Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:58:00 -0700beachcosta ricathe white house of costa ricaxl<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxefmmzNbf1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A spectacular sunset at the White House of Costa Rica. </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15418197127http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15418197127Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:54:00 -0700sunsetbeachcosta rica<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxeh2a3rj01r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Enjoy your own pool while at the White House. </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15419814703http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/15419814703Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700poolcosta ricathe white house of costa rica<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpzvzxH4ku1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The home features three bedrooms that comfortably sleep 8. Click for more photos.</p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8974281851http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8974281851Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:28:00 -0700bedroomsmaster bedroom<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpzuy6cHme1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The kitchen is an extension of the main living and dining area that opens to the pool and ocean. Click the photo for more info. </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8973276887http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8973276887Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:06:00 -0700costa ricakitchenthe white house of costa rica<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpzubeKL3D1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The main living area of the home features …Click for more views. </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8972670120http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8972670120Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:52:00 -0700costa ricadining roomkitchenliving roomthe white house of costa rica<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq7a3abqdP1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9143174445http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9143174445Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:16:00 -0700costa ricasunsetthe white house of costa ricaxs<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqeod0d0BH1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Horseback riding is just one of the fun <a target="_self" href="http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.tumblr.com/activities">activities</a> near the White House of Costa Rica. It can all be arranged by the staff. </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9312719553http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9312719553Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:07:00 -0700activitiescosta ricahorseback ridingxs<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqpukh8vWZ1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Enjoy the amazing beach out your back door. <a target="_self" href="http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.tumblr.com/beach">Click</a> for more amazing views. </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9567552039http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9567552039Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700beachcosta ricathe white house of costa rica<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpu06dOKR11r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpu06dOKR11r1s67xo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>More views of the White House. </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8833411362http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8833411362Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:13:00 -0700costa ricathe white house of costa rica“Oh the White House, how we miss you so much… The house was amazing. The modern architecture is stunning. The perfect set up is the kitchen which meets the pool which meets the sand which meets the ocean. That made the house so special.”<br/><br/> - <em>review by Allyson Erickson</em>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8740896827http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8740896827Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:18:00 -0700reviewthe white house of costa ricaxs<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpotbsFJr71r1s67xo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpotbsFJr71r1s67xo7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpotbsFJr71r1s67xo8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpotbsFJr71r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpotbsFJr71r1s67xo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Enjoy the beach at the White House. <a href="http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.tumblr.com/beach" target="_self">See more.</a> </p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8713110797http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/8713110797Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:57:00 -0700costa ricabeach<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lq5hlmKhvM1r1s67xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>There are plenty of amazing <a target="_self" href="http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.tumblr.com/activities">activities</a> near the property, including fishing, surfing and windsurfing, diving and snorkeling.</p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9102855498http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9102855498Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:03:00 -0700activities,the white house of costa ricaxs<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NSmNYnMyAck?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><span>Check out Dev’s new video shot at and around The White House</span></p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/14387568843http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/14387568843Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:10:00 -0700<p><span> </span>There are some places in the world that you hope that no one else will ever discover so it will always remain your little secret. Having just returned from a 2 week stay at The White House of Costa Rica with my girlfriend, I can easily say that this is one of those places&#8230;..</p> <p>Located just a few minutes drive from the central crossroads that divides Santa Teresa and Mal Pais, the residence is close to enough to any amenities that you may need but just far enough that you feel that the jungle and beach that surround you are entirely yours alone. We found ourselves to be the only people on the 5-mile stretch of beach surrounding the property many times during our stay.</p> <p><!-- more -->The pics provided on the owners&#8217; website and on this site definitely can give you the idea of the state-of-the-art accomodations you will be staying in. But what the pictures can&#8217;t portray is how brilliantly the home complements the nature around it rather than intruding on it. Will you take a shower in the outdoor bathroom with the sun and howler monkeys beckoning from above? Will you sit in bliss at night on your porch listening to the sounds of the jungle or look at your pics of the day on your hd screen while enjoying tapas made with local fresh produce picked up from the market that day and made on your gas stove? Maybe you&#8217;ll go to bed early to surf on the perfect waves for all levels a 5 min walk from the house? </p> <p>Of course, a special place isnt just made by the amenities or construction of the property, but equally by the people who tend to its care. While in Toronto, Janine, the property&#8217;s concierge, took care of our every question to prepare for our trip with professionalism and warmth. Next was Mario, the on-site manager, who was so kind to our every request during our visit, no matter how small. For example, he personally drove us to the markets and provisioners he deemed best and intoduced us to some of the local specialties on our very first day there. Where else in the world does a manager do that for you?</p> <p>Then there was the housekeeper, with her constant smile, who kept the place spotless every single day.</p> <p>And who could forget the groundskeeper, who offered without request to change our flat tire so that we could go surf instead?</p> <p>However, you really come to know why the White House of Costa Rica is special if you happen to meet Richard, one of the 2 owners, who was staying at the property during our stay. Richard loves this area of Costa Rica, and it shows in everything he does. Whether its inviting you in for fresh sashimi from the fish caught by him and his son Henry that morning, or bringing you to his favorite secret littel restaurant by the sea in a town nearby for perfect cocktails, or inviting you to his house for a poker night to meet some of the local surf legends, Richard is sheer class. </p> <p>All I can say is, if you get the chance to visit The White House of Costa Rica, do so, because if you don&#8217;t, I surely will.</p> <p>&#8212;-Aleks Stosic, Toronto, Canada</p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9313088912http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/9313088912Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:16:00 -0700the white house of costa ricacosta ricareview<span id="video_player_10280669506">[<a href="http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" target="_blank">Flash 10</a> is required to watch video.]</span><script type="text/javascript">renderVideo("video_player_10280669506",'http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/video_file/10280669506/tumblr_lrml5rYVFO1r1s67x',400,225,'poster=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lrml5rYVFO1r1s67x_frame1.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lrml5rYVFO1r1s67x_frame2.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lrml5rYVFO1r1s67x_frame3.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lrml5rYVFO1r1s67x_frame4.jpg,http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lrml5rYVFO1r1s67x_frame5.jpg')</script><br/><br/><p>A quick video tour of the house.</p>http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/10280669506http://thewhitehouseofcostarica.com/post/10280669506Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700the white house of costa ricavideo