5 Bed Single Family Homes For Sale in Playas Del Coco | Costa Rica

About this property

✨ Casa Holmes – The Iconic “Glass House” of Playas del Coco ✨

🏆 Award-Winning Architectural Masterpiece

Perched dramatically above Playas del Coco, this one-of-a-kind residence—known locally as “The Glass House”—is a rare fusion of modern design and natural beauty. Anchored into a massive rock formation, the home is both an architectural landmark and a luxurious retreat.

🌿 Design & Philosophy

✅ Seamless integration of architecture + nature 🌱

✅ Glass walls & sliding panels framing 360° views of ocean 🌊 & forest 🌳

✅ Floating rooflines supported by exposed concrete columns 🏗️

✅ Organic layout following natural land contours 🪨

✅ Textural continuity: polished concrete, natural stone, custom wood finishes ✨

🏡 Layout & Features

✅ Primary Suite – A private retreat, separated by a bridge over a serene water feature 🌸

✅ Two Lower-Level Bedrooms – Each with ensuite + separate entrance (ideal for guests or rental suites) 🛌

✅ Two Secondary Bedrooms on main level near the social spaces

✅ Main Kitchen at the heart of the home 🍴

✅ Infinity Pool (17m x 4.8m, depth 0.85–1.7m) blending with panoramic ocean views 🏊‍♂️

⚙️ Mechanical & Infrastructure

✅ Water Softener – Duplex system 9500 (Aguamarket brand) 💧

✅ Electric Generator – Generac, 26,000 watts ⚡

✅ Solar Water Heating – 30-gallon tank ☀️

✅ Water Supply – Main tank (5,000 liters) + Backup tank (15,000 liters) 🚰

🛏️ Bedrooms & Baths

Total Bedrooms: 5 🛏️

Bathrooms: 5 Full + 1 Half 🛁

Layout: 3 bedrooms on main level, 2 on lower level (separate but accessible inside)

🏆 Awards & Recognition

✅ GRAND PRIX VII Bienal de Arquitectura de Costa Rica, 2004

✅ First Place – Premio Maranta (Landscape Integration)

✅ Honorable Mention – Premio Metalco

🌴 Highlights:

✅ Award-winning, site-responsive architecture 🏆

✅ Panoramic views of Playas del Coco Bay + protected forest reserve 🌅

✅ Striking transparency & natural rock integration 🪨

✅ Fully custom concrete & glass structure

✅ Lush tropical landscaping woven into daily living 🌺

✨ Casa Holmes is more than a luxury home—it’s a living conversation between design and nature. An iconic residence for those who seek modernist beauty, privacy, and timeless appeal.

📲 Schedule your private viewing today and experience this masterpiece firsthand. _TV