Hidden Gem in Platanillo

Property overview

Platanillo is a small mountain village at 2,855 feet elevation — sitting almost exactly between Dominical's Pacific beaches and the commercial center of Pérez Zeledón, each about 20 minutes away. The climate is noticeably cooler and more consistent than the coast, and the position gives you genuine flexibility: beach days, city errands, or staying home entirely in a setting that earns that description. On 7,427 square meters (1.85 acres), this property balances living, income, and land in a setup that's hard to replicate. The main house is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom with a large covered terrace connected to a wooden cabin that functions as a fully independent unit — its own kitchen, terrace, and sliding door for privacy, plus a separate entrance. Secondary storage and garage space rounds out the infrastructure, and a newly built pool is already in place. The electric gate keeps things secure. Approximately two-thirds of the land remains jungle, with a small creek running the lower boundary. It keeps wildlife present and the property cooler. Fruit trees — some mature and producing, others planted recently — are scattered throughout. The home is sold furnished, with fiber optic internet. Access is straightforward, no 4x4 required. The land has subdivide potential for anyone considering additional homes or Airbnb units over time. It's a property with real versatility in one of the area's most livable inland settings.

Listed by Marcel van Willigen, CENTURY 21 Ballena Properties. MLS# CR24633986.

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