Casa Tucan: Ocean View Home for Sale Near Ostional, Guanacaste

Casa Tucan is a two-story concrete home with beautiful wood detailing, built into a hillside above the Pacific with the kind of views that stop a conversation mid-sentence. The terrace faces west toward the ocean, catching the full arc of the sunset and the cool breezes that move up the valley from the water. This is a home that was designed to be lived in fully, with generous spaces on every level and enough room for family, guests, and the particular pleasure of having space to spare.

The Home

The main floor centers around an open-concept living room that connects directly to a large covered terrace overlooking the Pacific. The kitchen is spacious and well-configured, with an adjacent storage bodega that keeps the main living area clean and uncluttered. The master bedroom and bathroom are also on this level, along with a dedicated outdoor shower. Above the main floor, an additional loft space offers a flexible area for a studio, reading room, office, or overflow sleeping space.

The lower level is organized around privacy and independence. Two separate bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom and direct access to a covered terrace, make this floor well suited for guests or extended family. A large utility and laundry room with full connections, a water heater, and a water pressure pump anchors the practical side of the home. All three bedrooms and the main living area are equipped with air conditioning.

The construction is solid concrete throughout, with wood detailing that adds warmth and character without sacrificing durability. A recent update raised the ocean-facing roofline by one meter, added new railings and posts, and applied a fresh plaster and paint finish, giving the exterior a cleaner, more contemporary feel.

Location

Casa Tucan sits within the El Rayo community of Cuanjiniquil, 3 kilometers north of Ostional and approximately 10 kilometers from Nosara. The property rises 40 to 50 meters above Playa Ostional, a protected sea turtle nesting ground and one of the most ecologically significant beaches in Central America. The lot extends down into the valley where it meets a seasonal creek, suitable for swimming during the rainy season, with old-growth forest and giant palms providing shade along the lower section of the property.

Nosara’s domestic airport places San José within a short flight, and the Liberia international airport is approximately 2 hours by road.

Why Ostional, Why Now

The Nicoya Peninsula has been recognized as one of the world’s Blue Zones, a place where the combination of diet, community, and environment contributes to some of the longest and healthiest lives on record. Ostional sits at the quieter, less commercialized edge of this region, which is precisely what makes it worth paying attention to.

Guanacaste recorded a 28% increase in property transactions in 2024, with buyers responding to a more accessible price environment after years of rapid appreciation. Ostional remains one of the few coastal communities in the peninsula where properties still reflect genuine value rather than the premium of an already-discovered market. For buyers who prefer to arrive before the crowd, the window here is real.

Ownership and Practicalities

Casa Tucan benefits from full utility infrastructure: electricity through Coopeguanacaste with existing meters, water through the Ostional ASADA via a 200-meter deep well with a shared tank, fiber optic internet through Coopeguanacaste, and private concrete septic tanks. Two covered parking spaces are included.

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