Mountain Home with Guest Cabin & Additional Building Site Near Nauyaca Waterfalls
Set on approximately 5,000 m² (1.24 acres) in the peaceful mountain community of San Salvador de Barú, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, comfortable full-time living, guest accommodations, and additional room to build, all within easy reach of some of Costa Rica’s most desirable destinations.
The property is arranged across three natural terraces, creating distinct and functional areas throughout the land. Two terraces are already occupied by the existing homes, while the third remains open as an additional building site, offering excellent potential for a future home, studio, pool area, additional guest accommodations, gardens, or another project tailored to the new owner’s needs.
The main home offers approximately 110 m² of total construction and features three bedrooms and one bathroom. Warm wood finishes throughout the home complement the surrounding tropical environment, while large windows bring in natural light and frame beautiful views toward the surrounding mountains.
The home is designed for relaxed indoor-outdoor living and includes comfortable common areas, a functional kitchen, covered outdoor spaces and a covered parking area. The property is being sold furnished, making it possible for the new owner to begin using the home immediately.
A separate approximately 50 m² guest cabin provides an additional two bedrooms and one bathroom. This second structure adds considerable flexibility to the property. It can be used for visiting family and friends, extended family, a private workspace, caretaker accommodations, or as an independent guest rental while maintaining the main residence for personal use.
One of the property’s strongest features is its setting. Surrounded by mature tropical vegetation and overlooking the green mountains of southern Costa Rica, the property offers a high degree of privacy and tranquility while still maintaining convenient access to everyday services.
Despite its peaceful setting, the location is remarkably practical.
The famous Nauyaca Waterfalls are approximately 5 minutes away, while a nearby public river with natural swimming holes provides another easy option for enjoying the area’s abundant nature.
The communities of Tinamastes and nearby shopping and services are approximately 15 minutes away, including access to the well-known local organic farmers market. For larger shopping, medical services, restaurants and other conveniences, San Isidro de El General is approximately 45 minutes away.
For those looking to enjoy the coast, Dominical Beach is also approximately 45 minutes away, providing easy access to surfing, restaurants, beaches and the lifestyle of Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast.
The property has the essential infrastructure already in place, including ASADA water, electricity and fiber-optic internet, making it suitable not only as a vacation property but also for comfortable year-round living and remote work. Access is via a public road, and the property is fully titled.
With a main residence, separate guest cabin, additional building site, mountain views and established infrastructure, this property offers several possibilities without requiring a buyer to start from scratch.
It would be particularly well suited for a family seeking a full-time home in Costa Rica, a couple looking for a peaceful mountain retreat with space for guests, or buyers searching for a second home that can also incorporate short-term rental use.
The combination of land, multiple structures and location also provides room to evolve the property over time while preserving the privacy and natural surroundings that make San Salvador de Barú increasingly attractive.
Property Highlights
Approximately 5,000 m² / 1.24 acres
Located in San Salvador de Barú
Main home: approximately 110 m²
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Separate guest cabin: approximately 50 m²
Guest cabin with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
Property distributed across three terraces
Additional vacant building site
Mountain views
High level of privacy
Sold furnished
Covered parking
ASADA water
Electricity
Fiber-optic internet
Public road access
Fully titled property
Approximately 5 minutes to Nauyaca Waterfalls
Approximately 5 minutes to a local river and swimming holes
Approximately 15 minutes to Tinamastes
Approximately 15 minutes to the organic farmers market
Approximately 45 minutes to Dominical Beach
Approximately 45 minutes to San Isidro de El General
Suitable for full-time living, second-home use and guest or short-term rental possibilities
