Yes, Rent An Island!!:
In case you're still wondering, yes this is an island property which means that when you rent our home, you basically rent the whole island. The house itself lies about 50 meters from the main beach in Isla Tortuga (officially named Tolinga which means 'turtle' in a pre-hispanic dialect). This is a beautiful white sandy beach with palm trees providing a fresh canopy and turquoise calm waters all along,
The island is 1.2 km2 in extension. It has a main beach in front of the house and a smaller private beach reachable only by the sea, swimming or on a boat. There are hiking trails that let you explore the mountaneous island and reach great vista points of the Gulf and the neighboring islands.
By law, all beaches are public in Costa Rica. Day travelers may visit the island by boat, but must leave in the afternoon as they cannot stay overnight. They are restricted to the beach and may not pass inland 50 meters beyond the beach
ECO Friendly Destination:
Sustainability and eco-friendly practices are a reality on Tortuga Island. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag and has kept it continuously over the years. This program, modeled after one in Spain, rates beaches and communities by criteria that include the quality of the ocean water, quality of drinking water in the community, waste disposal, availability of sanitary facilities, the existence of signs with safety instructions as well as the involvement of the community in keeping the beach clean and educating the local residents about the importance of maintaining their beach in order. Hence, you will see that day visitors pack their trash with them leaving nothing behind.
Our house has also taken steps in conserving an using clean energy. The refrigerator and stove use natural gas and we have installed solar panels to generate electricity. High wattage household appliances such as toasters, clothes and hair dryers are not allowed.
