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House for sale with pool in Guachipelin Escazu Costa Rica
- Price
- $4,000,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 36
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/7
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 7
- Location
- Guachipelín, San Rafael, Escazú, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 4,594.00 m² (49,449.21 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 1,000.00 m² (10,763.87 sq ft)
One-story house in one of the most sought after areas in Escazú, near the La Paco Shopping Center, 4 minutes from Multiplaza Escazú, 5 minutes from Hospital Cima and Avenida Escazú, just 15 minutes from Lindora, Forum 1 and 2 with wide spaces and green areas. Description: At the entrance there is a lobby overlooking the living room, an office , living room with a fireplace, a large terrace overlooking the garden and the pool, adjoining there is a very spacious dining room and it has a room for tea and yoga, second terrace with bar, music room or bedroom, guest bathroom, large kitchen with breakfast area equipped with ecological digital inverter appliances. It has a private area where the rooms are located and a private TV room, main room with living room, 2 walking closet, shower and Jacuzzi, balcony to the garden with access to the pool, plus 2 secondary rooms that share a bathroom. It has an apartment next to the house for the maids area: With 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, laundry room and kitchenette. It has a swimming pool with a white wooden deck, ranch and BBQ. To one side of the pool there is a building that has a jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, dressing room and shower. In the garden there is a shed where the guard lives with a room, bathroom and shower. Closed garage for 2 cars under roof and parking for 20 vehicles. The house is surrounded by perimeter walls and a security wall. It has a 9m3 capacity water tank with a pump. The property has a 1500m2 lot in front to develop a commercial activity and is separated from the house. Cellar in the basement with access to the garden where an apartment can be made. Construction: 1000sq Land: 4594sq Price for Sale: $4,000,000 Video: https://youtu.be/4F1elJE9A7w
Se vende casa en Urbanizacion Rioja, San Juan de la Union de Cartago.: House For Sale in San Juán
- Price
- $170,654
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 37
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- San Juán, San Juan, La Unión, Cartago, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 262.00 m² (2,820.13 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 222.00 m² (2,389.58 sq ft)
This house is located in San Juán, Cartago, Costa Rica, in La Unión county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 262.00 square meter (2,820.13 square feet), and it has an interior space of 222.00 square meter (2,389.58 square feet).
Se vende casa en Curridabat.: House For Sale in San Jose
- Price
- $2,270,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 18
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/3
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- San Jose, Curridabat, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 408.00 m² (4,391.66 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 432.00 m² (4,649.99 sq ft)
This house is located in San Jose, San José, Costa Rica, in Curridabat county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 408.00 square meter (4,391.66 square feet), and it has an interior space of 432.00 square meter (4,649.99 square feet).
Casa Guanacaste: Delightful 3 Bedroom Home For Sale in Surfside Estates
- Price
- $389,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 25
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Garden View
- Total Lot Size
- 540.00 m² (5,812.49 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 154.00 m² (1,657.64 sq ft)
This brand new 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom contemporary home is located in Surfside Estates, Playa Potrero, and it’s only within a short walk to the beach. This newly built home features high quality and top-notch design, and is the only home of its kind that is available at this price point. Every detail has been taking care of in this dazzling home and it comes fully furnished!
Se vende casa en Condominio Horizontal Villa Colonial, Mercedes, Heredia.: House For Sale in Mercedes Norte
- Price
- $131,200
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Mercedes Norte, Mercedes, Heredia, Heredia, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 157.00 m² (1,689.93 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 92.00 m² (990.28 sq ft)
This house is located in Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica, in Heredia county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 157.00 square meter (1,689.93 square feet), and it has an interior space of 92.00 square meter (990.28 square feet).
Paradise Peak: Mountain House For Sale in Ojochal
- Price
- $469,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 56
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Ojochal, Puerto Cortés, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, River View, Valley View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1.91 ha (4.72 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 158.00 m² (1,700.69 sq ft)
Wish list. ??? Let me check all the boxes for you. •Big Ocean Views •Turraba River Views •Jungle Views so close you can touch it •Year Round Creek •100 ft waterfall 100 ft from property. •Swimming Holes •The Coveted Cascada Sandalo Housing Development •Almost 5 Acres •Perfect Elevation 450 meters +/- •Pool •3 Full Suites •Wildlife Everywhere Picture yourself floating in a pool , listening to the cascading sounds of water while looking out over the Ocean with Monkeys to the right and Toucans to the left . All very private and secluded. All this and priced to sell. Set up an appointment now and live your dreams tomorrow.
Se vende casa en Vasquez de Coronado.: Countryside House For Sale in Cascajal
- Price
- $207,204
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 16
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/1
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Cascajal, Cascajal, Vázquez de Coronado, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,931.57 m² (31,555.03 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 78.00 m² (839.58 sq ft)
This house is located in Cascajal, San José, Costa Rica, in Vázquez de Coronado county. This countryside property with mountain view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 2,931.57 square meter (31,555.03 square feet), and it has an interior space of 78.00 square meter (839.58 square feet).
Se Vende Casa en Residencial Lindo Horizonte: House For Sale in La Trinidad
- Price
- $124,172
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- La Trinidad, Moravia, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 230.75 m² (2,483.76 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 152.80 m² (1,644.72 sq ft)
This house is located in La Trinidad, San José, Costa Rica, in Moravia county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 230.75 square meter (2,483.76 square feet), and it has an interior space of 152.80 square meter (1,644.72 square feet).
Se Vende Casa en Condominio Novara, Ciudad Colon: House For Sale in Ciudad Colón
- Price
- $151,733
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 46
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Ciudad Colón, Colón, Mora, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 171.36 m² (1,844.50 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 157.67 m² (1,697.14 sq ft)
This house is located in Ciudad Colón, San José, Costa Rica, in Mora county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 171.36 square meter (1,844.50 square feet), and it has an interior space of 157.67 square meter (1,697.14 square feet).
Se vende casa en Condominio Vistas de Oreamuno, Cartago.: House For Sale in Cartago
- Price
- $170,392
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 23
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cartago, Oreamuno, Cartago, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 202.00 m² (2,174.30 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 120.00 m² (1,291.66 sq ft)
This house is located in Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica, in Oreamuno county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 202.00 square meter (2,174.30 square feet), and it has an interior space of 120.00 square meter (1,291.66 square feet).
Se vende edificio en Sarapiqui, Heredia.: Freestanding Building For Sale in Horquetas
- Price
- $162,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 13
- Property Type
- Freestanding Building
- Beds/Baths
- -/1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Horquetas, Horquetas, Sarapiquí, Heredia, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 296.00 m² (3,186.10 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 656.00 m² (7,061.10 sq ft)
This freestanding building is located in Horquetas, Heredia, Costa Rica, in Sarapiquí county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this freestanding building is 296.00 square meter (3,186.10 square feet), and it has an interior space of 656.00 square meter (7,061.10 square feet).
Se vende vivienda en Condominio Ágape, San Rafel, Montes de Oca.: House For Sale in San Rafael de Montes de Oca
- Price
- $127,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 12
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- San Rafael de Montes de Oca, San Rafael, Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 95.00 m² (1,022.57 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 95.00 m² (1,022.57 sq ft)
This house is located in San Rafael de Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica, in Montes de Oca county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 95.00 square meter (1,022.57 square feet), and it has an interior space of 95.00 square meter (1,022.57 square feet).
Se vende casa en Desamparados.: Countryside House For Sale in Desamparados
- Price
- $65,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 1/2
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Desamparados, Desamparados, Desamparados, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,232.00 m² (13,261.08 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 139.00 m² (1,496.18 sq ft)
This house is located in Desamparados, San José, Costa Rica, in Desamparados county. This countryside property with mountain view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 1,232.00 square meter (13,261.08 square feet), and it has an interior space of 139.00 square meter (1,496.18 square feet).
Se vende casa en Condominio Residencial Isabella del Carmen, Goicoechea.: House For Sale in El Carmen
- Price
- $200,330
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 30
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- El Carmen, Mata de Plátano, Goicoechea, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 305.00 m² (3,282.98 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 229.00 m² (2,464.93 sq ft)
This house is located in El Carmen, San José, Costa Rica, in Goicoechea county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 305.00 square meter (3,282.98 square feet), and it has an interior space of 229.00 square meter (2,464.93 square feet).
Se vende vivienda en Condominio Benalmadena, Curridabat.: House For Sale in Pinares
- Price
- $273,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 32
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Pinares, Sánchez, Curridabat, San José, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 282.00 m² (3,035.41 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 305.00 m² (3,282.98 sq ft)
This house is located in Pinares, San José, Costa Rica, in Curridabat county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 282.00 square meter (3,035.41 square feet), and it has an interior space of 305.00 square meter (3,282.98 square feet).
Se vende casa en Condominio Residencial Los Helechos, Cartago.: House For Sale in Cartago
- Price
- $86,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 11
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/2
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cartago, Dulce Nombre, Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 172.00 m² (1,851.39 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 107.00 m² (1,151.73 sq ft)
This house is located in Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica, in Cartago county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 172.00 square meter (1,851.39 square feet), and it has an interior space of 107.00 square meter (1,151.73 square feet).
Se vende casa en Turrialba, Cartago.: Countryside House For Sale in Turrialba
- Price
- $134,115
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 10
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 5/4
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 4
- Location
- Turrialba, Turrialba, Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.68 ha (1.68 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 284.00 m² (3,056.94 sq ft)
This house is located in Turrialba, Cartago, Costa Rica, in Turrialba county. This countryside property with mountain and wooded views is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 0.68 hectare (1.68 acre), and it has an interior space of 284.00 square meter (3,056.94 square feet).
Se vende casa en El Guarco, Cartago.: House For Sale in Cartago
- Price
- $92,700
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Images
- 9
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/2
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Cartago, Tejar, El Guarco, Cartago, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Urban
- View Type
- Other
- Total Lot Size
- 237.00 m² (2,551.04 sq ft)
- Total Interior Area
- 197.00 m² (2,120.48 sq ft)
This house is located in Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica, in El Guarco county. This property with view is situated in the cloud forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 237.00 square meter (2,551.04 square feet), and it has an interior space of 197.00 square meter (2,120.48 square feet).
Spectacular 4BR House for sale in San Rafael - Heredia, ideal for a large family, or for those looking for a rental income option!
- Price
- $600,000
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 40
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/6
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 6
- Location
- Getsemaní, Los Ángeles, San Rafael, Heredia, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,697.00 m² (29,030.15 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 500.00 m² (5,381.93 sq ft)
This house with 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms is located in Getsemaní, Heredia Costa Rica, in the county of San Rafael. This countryside and mountain property with garden and mountain views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 2,697.00 square meter (29,030.15 square feet), and it has a living space of 500.00 square meter (5,381.93 square feet).
ALQUILER DE AMPLIA CASA DE MONTAÑA EN SAN ISIDRO: Mountain and Countryside House For Rent in Concepción
- Price
- $2,000 / month
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Lease
- Images
- 30
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/5
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 5
- Location
- Concepción, Concepción, San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain, Countryside
- View Type
- City View, Garden View, Valley View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.81 ha (2.00 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 335.00 m² (3,605.90 sq ft)
This house with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms is located in Concepción, Heredia Costa Rica, in the county of San Isidro. This mountain and countryside property with city, garden and valley views is situated in the highland forest of Costa Rica. The land area of this house is 0.81 hectare (2.00 acre), and it has a living space of 335.00 square meter (3,605.90 square feet). The property also features a relaxing jacuzzi. Pets are OK.
Casa Guana I: Modern Efficiency Riverfront Residence for Rent in Surfside / Playa Potrero
- Price
- $1,150 / month
- Status
- Active
- Listing Type
- Residential Lease
- Images
- 14
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 1/1
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1
- Location
- Playa Potrero, Tempate, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Ocean-Vicinity
- View Type
- Greenbelt View, Wooded View, Garden View, Pond View, River View, Valley View, Eastern View, Northern View, Western View, Southern View
- Total Lot Size
- 2,600.00 m² (27,986.06 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 85.00 m² (914.93 sq ft)
Guana 1 is a modern 1 bedroom studio style home with high ceilings and lots of light from the riverside. The property was completely refreshed in July 2021. This community consists of 5 units stretching across 4 consecutive riverfront lots surrounded by a security wall and fence. Aqua is an open living concept, which incorporates water and animal sounds throughout the year. Monkeys have made the tree in the center of the property their favorite hang out spots now for years. All units have high ceilings with large windows to all glass walls allowing the stunning canopy to become part of every living space in this community. Every house was designed to fit each particular location to allow for optimal views and privacy through architectural and landscaping design. Each Property is named after the wood it has been incorporated with. Every tree that was used for the highend woodfinishes and furniture has fallen on the property during Otto and Nate tropical storms. None of the wood has been cut but all fell naturally and the owners have taken great detail and investment to furnish the units with the greatest woods in a sustainable conscious way. The community features include a large secured parking area, a large fountain, 2 common laundry rooms, a bodega for equipment safekeeping. The newly installed fake grass throughout the common areas with tropical landscaping provides for shade and privacy throughout the property for enjoyment by all residents.
Villa Perezoso, Manuel Antonio: Mountain House For Sale in Manuel Antonio
- Price
- $2,700,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 89
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 8/11
- Beds
- 8
- Baths
- 11
- Location
- Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Aguirre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 987.00 m² (10,623.94 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 1,021.94 m² (11,000.01 sq ft)
Nestled on a hillside Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, overlooking the Pacifico Ocean and featured in Ocean Home and Su Casa magazines, Villa Perezoso is an absolute storybook dream home that envelopes you in nature, beauty and wildlife. This heavenly, modern Balinese oasis, located on a private dead end road has spared no detail with it’s design, architectural features, and furnishings. It’s truly one of a kind. This Multi-level estate boasts 8 bedrooms and 11 washrooms, with an unparalleled exotic beauty. As the name Villa Perezoso “sloth” suggested, it was named after it’s first resident and you will almost always find one of these delightful friends, in the guarumo tree overlooking the beautiful Manuel Antonio bay. In addition you will see all 3 types of local monkeys, toucans, and a variety of birds along with other species of wildlife to interest and entertain you
Valuable Large Estate Home in a Tranquil Manuel Antonio Setting: Mountain House For Sale in Manuel Antonio
- Price
- $689,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 20
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 4/3
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Aguirre, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 1,515.00 m² (16,307.26 sq ft)
- Total Living Area
- 557.42 m² (6,000.00 sq ft)
Casa Tranquilidad is an exclusive home, with a biological corridor to the Manuel Antonio Park. There is ample outdoor living space with a jungle, rainforest ambience abounding with the sounds of nature. Enjoy all the wildlife here from Scarlet Macaws, monkeys, sloths, iguanas and every type of animal you will find in the National Park as the two are very close. Enjoy the huge pool or hot tub and distant ocean views on the large patio.
9.6 acres of Modern Ocean View Luxury
- Price
- $595,000
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 54
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 3/3
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3
- Location
- Ojochal, Puerto Cortés, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Mountain View, Ocean View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 3.13 ha (7.73 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 371.61 m² (3,999.96 sq ft)
Secluded Custom-Designed Modern Home of Top Quality in Ojochal Follow the sun through winding mountain roads lined with jungle, to the end of a semi-private road in the community of Ojochal, not 15 minutes drive from the highway; where a private 9.5 acre property contains a modern three bedroom home, whose clean lines and simple aesthetic leaves considerable room for nature to shine into every space.
BEAUTY, WARMTH, VALUE! Open-concept home, with A/C, tiled swimming pool, & bordered by a river.: Suite PHASE 5 - Lot 11
- Price
- $349,900
- Status
- Sold
- Listing Type
- Residential Sale
- Images
- 69
- Property Type
- House
- Beds/Baths
- 2/2
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Location
- Ojochal, Puerto Cortés, Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 0.64 ha (1.58 acre)
- Total Living Area
- 183.30 m² (1,973.02 sq ft)
TURN-KEY OPPORTUNITY – Pride of ownership shines throughout this solidly built, well maintained open-concept home. Subtle touches make this home different from all the rest! Elegant teak ceilings, granite counter-tops, extra-large tinted windows, back up water supply, electrical surge protection, as well as air-conditioning in every room, make for comfortable living in the tropics.