9-Bedroom Property for sale in Tierras Morenas, Tilaran, Costa Rica

Nestled within an old growth forest and just minutes from Lake Arenal, this secluded retreat center offers a unique opportunity to embrace Pura Vida. Surrounded by the Sabalo River on two sides and bordered by a 600-foot jungle wall, the property creates a serene environment filled with the sounds of nature. Weekly yoga classes attract both locals and visitors, while a variety of other events and classes are also offered, including cooking and art classes, children's parties, weddings, and experiences with medicinal plants of Costa Rica. Dance events and spa days further enrich the offerings. Since 2013, the retreat has been successful on Airbnb, boasting over 165 excellent reviews and super host status. Partnerships with local organizations such as Tico Wind, a leading winter destination for windsurfing and kitesurfing in Central America, and Tula Vida Equine Therapy Center enhance its appeal. International retreat groups frequently book sessions for yoga, healing, dance, writing, drumming, and massage, attracting participants and teachers from the United States, Canada, and Europe.

The property is conveniently located 1.5 hours from Liberia airport and 3.5 hours from San Jose airport, and is just 5 minutes from the main lake road and Lake Arenal, where numerous activities, restaurants, and excursions are available. The main lodge features three guest bedrooms, two large bathrooms (with four showers and four toilets), a kitchen, an office/living room, a laundry room, and an open-air, fully covered yoga deck. It includes a sitting/dining area and can accommodate up to 12 people, having been built in 2013. The small lodge has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a covered hang-out area, sleeping six and constructed in 2016. Additionally, there are guest suites with two separate double bedrooms, each with two bathrooms and a patio overlooking the river, accommodating four people and built in 2013. A tree-house studio offers one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchenette, a terrace, storage/shed space, and a garage with a river view, also built in 2013. The Nordic sauna, made of cedar wood, features a terrace facing the jungle and river, an entrance to the Sabalo River, a wood-burning stove, and an outside shower, constructed in 2020. The buyer will be responsible for the full closing fees, approximately $20,000, which is just under 4% of the final purchase price.