A One-of-a-Kind Residence Offers the Ultimate in a Costa Rican Getaway
Hugging the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Papagayo Peninsula distills the best of this tropical wonderland with its richly diverse flora and fauna, its opportunities for adventure and exploration, and a seclusion that beckons elite travelers to this luxurious enclave. But the epitome of it all is The Hive, once a private residence and now an extraordinary resort, a sanctuary for a select few who prize its exquisite design, art-filled interior, and connection to the magnificent environment.
Renowned Costa Rican architect Abraham Valenzuela drew inspiration from Central American, European, and Asian traditions for this residential masterwork: a six-bedroom, eight-bath, 17,500-square-foot villa that presides over a hilltop with stunning views of Bahia Huevos. The Moroccan-style door opens to an art-filled foyer, then to a magnificent great room with contemporary decor that invites guests to relax and savor the panorama beyond the expansive glass wall. Outside, a stone terrace is the place to revel in the tropical warmth by day and linger over the vivid sunset with a cocktail in hand.
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Throughout the home a carefully curated collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs—works by artists like Anna Korber, Julián Voss-Andreae, and Miguel Vallinas Prieto—add to the ambience of luxe creativity. The artful touches extend to the imaginative treatment of elements like the turquoise appliances in the chef’s show kitchen, on view from the open-plan dining room.
Each bedroom is individually furnished with antiques, handwoven rugs, and custom wallpaper. All feature water views—three include terraces—while the primary suite boasts Asian-inspired details beneath a vaulted ceiling and a bath fit for royalty with double gold tubs.
In addition to the living spaces, The Hive includes every luxe amenity imaginable. An infinity pool is cantilevered out over the hillside, flanked by an outdoor lounge with a bar. A full gym with weights and cardio equipment means that fitness aficionados need not neglect their daily regimens. There’s also a state-of-the-art movie theater and a game room with a pool table. Finally, for the ultimate in personal care, a climate-controlled spa area and private treatment area extends into a hammam, where essential-oil-infused steam offers relaxation and renewal.
The Hive’s full-time dedicated staff—a manager/concierge, private chef, waitstaff, and housekeeping—is there to see that guests’ needs are catered to, that this is, indeed, a carefree home away from home. The chef, for example, will prepare breakfast and dinner—everything from fresh local specialties and international dishes to personal preferences—served indoors or alfresco on the scenic terrace.
Meanwhile, the concierge can ensure that guests experience Costa Rica’s cultural and natural riches, whether that means a pottery-throwing session with an indigenous artist, a honey-gathering trip with a local beekeeper, or a tortilla-making lesson with a traditional cook. The concierge can also arrange expeditions to the nearby national parks and reserve or set up water-based excursions like surfing, snorkeling, or fishing for marlin.
The Hive is a residence like no other, a private resort in an unparalleled setting, available to those who appreciate only the best.
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