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Casa Cavu

Luxury Jungle Villa, Platanillo

A completed luxury villa build in the hills above Dominical, and a showcase of what thoughtful design and local craftsmanship can create.

Casa Cavu

Project Journey

Project Overview for Casa Cavu Residential Home and Investment Rental in Dominical

June 2020

Project Overview for Casa Cavu Residential Home and Investment Rental in Dominical

The site's location was strategically chosen for its proximity to both the beach and the mountains. This ensured easy ac

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Road Improvement, Drainage & Power Lines Installed – Casa Cavu

August 2021

Road Improvement, Drainage & Power Lines Installed – Casa Cavu

Drainage plays an important part year around in Costa Rica’s tropical rain climate. Without proper storm drainage and gr

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Architectural Floor Plans and Renderings –Casa Cavu

April 2022

Architectural Floor Plans and Renderings –Casa Cavu

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300 Bamboo Planted as a Living Fence –Casa Cavu

April 2022

300 Bamboo Planted as a Living Fence –Casa Cavu

300 bamboo plants were order from a local bamboo farm months in advance of the delivery date.

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40ft Shipping Container / Cabina Delivered to Casa Cavu

May 2022

40ft Shipping Container / Cabina Delivered to Casa Cavu

A special platform was built for the container to rest on. The container is a 40ft refrigerated unit will help insulate

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Spring Water Well Dig & Discovery –Casa Cavu

June 2022

Spring Water Well Dig & Discovery –Casa Cavu

We started the process by having a "water witch" come out to determine the best spot for the well. Yes this is a real th

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Building New Hiking Trails –Casa Cavu

June 2022

Building New Hiking Trails –Casa Cavu

As you hike along the trails, you will find a lot of edible landscaping, easily accessible for you to enjoy the fruits o

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40ft Shipping Container / Cabina Build Out

July 2022

40ft Shipping Container / Cabina Build Out

A site plan and 3D render was developed by the architect to make the 40ft shipping container compliment the design of th

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100 Coffee Trees Planted –Casa Cavu

August 2022

100 Coffee Trees Planted –Casa Cavu

Fertilizer was mixed and filled into every hole to create a good base for the coffee trees to grow.

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Land Conversion to Sustainable Permaculture Garden –Casa Cavu

November 2022

Land Conversion to Sustainable Permaculture Garden –Casa Cavu

(Left) Bananas are a staple of the Costa Rican diet and grow on every corner. (Right) Francisco, horticultural specialis

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Site work and land development begins at Casa Cavu

December 2022

Site work and land development begins at Casa Cavu

One of the major projects undertaken at Casa Cavu, owners of Cavu Land Corp was the creation of two new terraces for the

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Cavu Vivero –Our New Sustainable Green House Nursery in Costa Rica

February 2023

Cavu Vivero –Our New Sustainable Green House Nursery in Costa Rica

Propagation allows for the creation of new plants without relying on external sources. By propagating plants in-house, C

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Decorative Stone Column Fence

March 2023

Decorative Stone Column Fence

Stone work finished for perimeter fence at Casa Cavu in Costa Rica.

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Digging the Infinity Pool Footers and Foundation

April 2023

Digging the Infinity Pool Footers and Foundation

Building a pool foundation requires careful planning and execution. The area where the pool will be built must first be

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Building the Infinity Pool Foundation at Casa Cavu

May 2023

Building the Infinity Pool Foundation at Casa Cavu

Cavu Land Corp is the developer behind the Casa Cavu project, and their focus on quality and innovation is evident throu

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Building the Infinity Pool Basin

May 2023

Building the Infinity Pool Basin

By mixing the concrete at the project site, the construction team will combine cement, aggregates, water, and additives

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40ft Shipping Container outdoor living addition

June 2023

40ft Shipping Container outdoor living addition

A concrete path with drainage rocks leads you from the porch to the shower. Taking a shower at night in an open air conc

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Concrete support columns and mechanical room construction

June 2023

Concrete support columns and mechanical room construction

The elevated slab itself will be fashioned using steel beams, complemented by a poured concrete layer. A total of 16 col

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Digging and Pouring Footers - Casa Cavu

August 2023

Digging and Pouring Footers - Casa Cavu

Our hands-on approach begins with precision digging, creating footers approximately 2 feet deep. These footers are forti

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Gabion Walls

August 2023

Gabion Walls

Gabion walls are a centuries-old construction technique that has seen a resurgence in modern landscaping and architectur

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Rough in Piping for Plumbing, Electric, and Propane - Casa Cavu

August 2023

Rough in Piping for Plumbing, Electric, and Propane - Casa Cavu

While handling the electrical and propane systems, we're also dedicated to sorting out the plumbing intricacies. Notably

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Hand Poured Concrete Slab - Casa Cavu

September 2023

Hand Poured Concrete Slab - Casa Cavu

As we gear up for the slab pouring, meticulous planning takes center stage. To ensure absolute precision and uniformity,

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Preserving Stability: Managing Drainage on the Property - Casa Cavu

September 2023

Preserving Stability: Managing Drainage on the Property - Casa Cavu

To counter these challenges, we've undertaken proactive measures. Firstly, all drainage has been rerouted along a consol

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Construction of Concrete Walls - Casa Cavu

September 2023

Construction of Concrete Walls - Casa Cavu

At this stage, precision becomes paramount. We rely on the use of steel guides and meticulously placed string to guarant

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Headers, Columns & Crown Beam Installation - Casa Cavu

November 2023

Headers, Columns & Crown Beam Installation - Casa Cavu

The process of forming and pouring headers, along with the repetitive stacking of blocks, undoubtedly demanded intense l

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Roof Beams and Insulation - Casa Cavu

November 2023

Roof Beams and Insulation - Casa Cavu

The facia board, an essential element, has been crafted with 1.5-inch concrete board, ensuring durability and support fo

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See the Finished Home

Casa Cavu is complete, a fully realized luxury jungle villa now welcoming guests. Explore the finished property, its four suites, infinity pool, and private trails on its dedicated site.

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