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Hidden 1-Bedroom Gem with Cabina in Platanillo above Dominical Costa Rica

Platanillo, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · 2,855 ft above sea level · Listing 23437

$239,000
For SalePool2WD access
2bedrooms
2bathrooms
1.84 ac7,427 m² of land

The facts that matter here

  • Water: AyA or ASADA - Legal Source
  • Power: Utility Grid Connected- ICE
  • Access: 2-Wheel Drive Access
  • Internet: Fiber/Cable, Cellular/Mobile
  • Air conditioning: Yes - Bedrooms Only
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Building: Concrete Block with Stucco

About this property

Costa Rica is a very unique place.

With its diverse ecosystem and microclimates it can be called one of a kind. It ranges from steamy volcanos to the cool cloud forests. Platanillo is a unique little village located on 2,855 ft altitude above the sea level just 20 minutes drive from a beach where the temperature is much fresher and very consistent.

Located halfway between southern pacific coastal town Dominical and Perez Zeledon which is one of the largest towns in the region. With a convenient location that will allow you easy access to the beach and city amenities this property has much more to offer. Property has 7,427 m2 or 1.85 acre of land with a main home that consists of a 1 bedroom 1 bath with a large terrace that is connected to the wooden cabina which can be used as a guest suite or AirB&B unit.

Cabina is equipped with its own kitchen and terrace and with a sliding door that provides privacy and a separate entrance that ensures independence. Also there is a secondary building with a dry room and garage that was used as an art studio and laundry.

Newly built pool has just been added on. Electric gate ensures the security of the property. 2/3 of the property is still kept as a lush jungle with a small creek on the bottom securing a natural habitat for many animals.

Around the property there are many fruit trees planted in the past few years as well as some mature fruit trees that have been producing for years. Property is a true gem for a person who is looking for privacy and appreciating nature as you will have many animal ’friends’ visiting daily.

Home is coming furnished with high speed fiber optic internet connection. Property has easy access and also can be subdivided in the case the future owner decides to build a project like additional home or more AirB&B units.

The numbers

7 of 7other homes for sale in Platanillo are priced higher than this oneMedian asking price of all 7 homes: $699,000. They differ in size, location and features, so this shows where the price sits, not its value.
Drive timesby road, from the property: beaches and towns
  • 15 min Playa Dominical nearest beachDowntown Domi right there
  • 25 min Playa LindaMy favorite beach with practically unlimited space
  • 30 min Playa HermosaMy fav free-access beach
  • 15 min Dominical
  • 30 min Uvita
  • 45 min Ojochal
  • 50 min the hospital in Ciudad Cortés
Approximate drive times from online map sources; actual times can vary widely.
about 4%closing costs in totalCustomarily split between buyer and seller, about 2% each. Who pays what is often worth negotiating as part of the price. Budget too for a home inspection, about $500 to $800 depending on the size and complexity of the house, and a resurvey, about $400 to $1,000 depending on the size of the property and other details. Closing costs explained
about $600 a yearproperty tax (0.25% of the registered value)Based on a full-price sale; less if you buy for less. Property taxes explained
2,855 ftabove sea level (about 870 m)Approximate, from map data. Higher up usually means cooler, breezier evenings than down at the beach.
64 viewson our site in the last 30 days
372 dayson our siteListed on October 15, 2025.

Estimates as of October 22, 2026. Taxes and closing costs depend on the deal; check them with your attorney.

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Also see: Platanillo and Tinamaste real estate · Homes for sale on the Costa Ballena · All Costa Ballena towns

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