The next featured property of Tropical Homes that I had the pleasure of visiting recently was the amazing beach house Casa El Paraiso, located right on Playa Potrero. I’ve often wondered how people decide to name their properties; I’ve seen everything from names scrunched together to simple descriptions to hilarious ironies. But the owners of this property were very correct when they named their tropical vacation home ‘El Paraiso,’ for this house truly is its own beach paradise.
When I went to visit this house, I walked to it from the beach so that I could enjoy a bit of our amazing weather on the way. I recognized it from afar, and a low wooden fence greeted me as I walked up to the property. A quaint stone path seemed to grow out of the sands of the beach, and it led me forward through a sea of immaculately kept green grass. Here I stopped to take a look at where I had arrived, and what I saw brought a smile to my face.
The patio and outside pool area invited me to come and lie on one of the chairs and sleep the afternoon away, in the sun or in the shade. The ornate brick laying of the pool deck is an incredible personal touch, with its soothing patterns marking the boundaries between the stone and the gardens. From all around the house and yard, plants and trees struggled against each other to reach the sky, shrouding the property in lush vegetation and shade. To complete the outdoor ensemble are wonderful dining and seating areas to provide shelter from the sun or rain and still let you enjoy the tropics.
The next thing I noticed were all of the giant windows that filled the house with light. Each part of the house that faces the ocean is graced with majestic windows that lend to the open and spacious feel of the house. The comfortable furnishings and high ceilings in every room make it seem as if you are still outside. With four bedrooms and 4 baths, this house comfortably sleeps 8 people, and is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has an incredible amount of counter space, which struck my eye as I love to cook, and they are a fine black marble.
The front of the house opens onto a smooth dirt road that connects to the main strip of the town. The property also has brick parking area in the front with space for more than a couple cars. The property also contains a second building that serves as an apartment and living space, currently occupied by the wonderful caretakers of Casa El Paraiso who make sure everything is in pristine condition for your vacation.
But my favorite part of this house isn’t the beach, the lawn, or the pool, but the wooden spiral staircase that runs from the first floor to the second floor bedroom. This finely crafted wooden and metal suspension staircase makes me feel like I am on a ship, climbing up into the cabin, which has amazing panorama windows and a bed that overlooks the ocean and a perfect sunset every night. Also through the house is amazing nautical pieces, shells, and incredible art work, further augmenting the amazing feeling of being in your own tropical oasis right on the water.
Written by Adam Lanka, contact me at adam@infinitevibes.net or visit me at The Wanderlust.