A New Vision Begins Here | Santa Eulalia, Atenas
$800,000.00
- 4.3 acres
- 13 Bedrooms
- Turnkey Ready
Some properties are defined by what they are. Others by what they could become.
Set among the rolling hills of Santa Eulalia, just ten minutes from downtown Atenas, this expansive 4.3-acre estate offers an uncommon opportunity for someone with the vision to create something entirely their own. Originally developed as a countryside hotel and later adapted for wellness and spiritual retreats, the property brings together extensive guest accommodations, gathering spaces, tropical gardens, and a peaceful natural setting.
Now offered at $800,000, the property presents an intriguing starting point for an entrepreneur, hospitality operator, or investor seeking an established property with the space and infrastructure to support a new direction.
The Spaces
An Established Foundation
At the center of the estate stands a two-level main lodge encompassing nearly 5,000 square feet. Its nine ensuite bedrooms, several with private balconies, are complemented by a reception area, spacious common rooms, a commercial kitchen, and generous covered terraces overlooking the gardens. An adjoining office with a full bathroom provides additional flexibility.
A separate guest building adds four spacious suites and an open-air kitchen pavilion, creating opportunities for group dining, workshops, yoga, or other shared activities.
Beyond the main accommodations, a secluded two-bedroom, two-bathroom treehouse residence overlooks Quebrada Cortez, offering a distinctive setting for an owner’s residence, on-site management, or additional guest accommodations.
Together, these structures provide an established foundation that could be adapted to a variety of hospitality or residential concepts.
Space to Create Something Different
The grounds are as much a part of the opportunity as the buildings themselves.
Mature tropical gardens surround the estate, with pathways connecting the various accommodations and gathering spaces. A swimming pool, sun deck, shaded bar, and expansive lawn provide natural settings for recreation, events, or group activities.
Along the property’s boundary, Quebrada Cortez winds through a lush wildlife corridor frequented by monkeys, sloths, toucans, and other tropical wildlife. A private trail leads down to the water, offering a quiet connection to the surrounding landscape.
The 17,744 m² property also benefits from a gated entrance, privacy, and its own well.
The Opportunity to Reimagine
The greatest appeal may lie in its adaptability.
A boutique hospitality destination, wellness or yoga retreat, educational center, creative residency, or multigenerational family compound are among the possibilities worth exploring, subject to the necessary approvals and improvements.
The existing buildings are functional and have served the property’s previous uses, although modernization and investment should be anticipated to meet contemporary expectations and the requirements of a new venture.
For the right buyer, however, the opportunity is to begin with something already in place: multiple accommodation buildings, established gathering areas, mature landscaping, and more than four acres of land, rather than starting entirely from scratch.
We invite you to take a fresh look at what is possible in Santa Eulalia.
A Different Kind of Investment in Atenas
Properties of this scale and configuration are uncommon in the Atenas market, where single-family residences represent the overwhelming majority of available opportunities.
This property offers something different. It is not a conventional luxury residence or a newly developed boutique hotel. It is an established estate awaiting its next chapter, with the flexibility to be shaped around a buyer’s particular vision.
Additional features
The property feature a shared common area with a rancho, bar, outdoor kitchen and inviting swimming pool that’s surrounded by a large sundeck and lushly landscaped gardens. There’s also a common area bathroom.
This property is being sold turn-key, fully furnished and equipped.
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The Art of Possibility
Imagining the next chapter
Some properties invite us to look beyond what exists and consider what could be. With its distinctive architecture, established tropical gardens, and generous gathering spaces, this Santa Eulalia estate offers a remarkable foundation for reinvention.
These conceptual images explore how a thoughtful renovation and a cohesive design approach might bring new warmth and refinement to the existing buildings and grounds—while celebrating the character that makes the property unique
Main lodge · AI-generated concept. A warm tropical foyer blends rich wood, lush greenery, and glowing woven pendant lights. Botanical artwork and natural textures create a serene, resort-inspired welcome.
A Fresh Perspective on the Spaces
Natural materials, softer colors, and considered lighting could transform the main lodge into an inviting centerpiece for hospitality, entertaining, or private living.
Rather than concealing its distinctive architectural features, a refreshed design could bring them into focus—creating a more harmonious connection between the interiors and the surrounding gardens.
Room to Retreat
Across the guest accommodations, a consistent palette of warm wood, gentle neutrals, and tropical textures could create a welcoming sense of calm.
The vision is not to reinvent every room, but to demonstrate how finishes, furnishings, and lighting might give the existing spaces a fresh identity.
Guest suite · AI-generated concept. A warm tropical foyer blends rich wood, lush greenery, and glowing woven pendant lights. Botanical artwork and natural textures create a serene, resort-inspired welcome.
Exterior & landscaped terraces · AI-generated concept. A warm tropical foyer blends rich wood, lush greenery, and glowing woven pendant lights. Botanical artwork and natural textures create a serene, resort-inspired welcome.
Thoughtful Details, Lasting Appeal
Even smaller spaces offer an opportunity for meaningful change. Simple, well-chosen materials and updated fixtures could create a quieter, more contemporary experience throughout the estate.
Together, these ideas offer just one interpretation of what the property might become. Its next chapter belongs to the imagination of its future owner.
See beyond what is—and imagine what could be.
All images in this section are AI-generated renovation concepts for illustrative purposes only. They do not depict the property’s current condition or completed improvements and are not architectural plans, construction specifications, cost estimates, or guarantees of feasibility. Any proposed renovations would require appropriate professional evaluation and approvals.
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Contact us today to learn more about this exceptional property or to arrange a personalized viewing.
Dennis Easters
Real Estate Broker
+506-8854-7721
Dennis@pldatenasrealty.com
At PLD Atenas Realty, a top performing real estate team in Atenas, Costa Rica, we specialize in helping U.S. and European citizens embrace the pura vida lifestyle.
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