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prologue
The purpose of this document is to tell a story that no other residential second home / pre-retirement ownership
property in the world can tell. It is a story that will generate interest, stimulate demand and bring homeowners
from around the world to this "Crown Jewel" of Central America.
This story takes place on the Osa Peninsula, on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, several years from now.
We begin when the resort is newly opened and our homeowners are sharing amenities, services and memories
with loved ones.
Previously, the property was a boutique hotel branded Crocodile Bay Resort, offering elite anglers some of
the greatest inshore and offshore sport fishing experiences in the world. Uniquely, anglers also enjoyed an
extensive program of eco-adventures as well as full-service resort experiences with 37 charming rooms,
a wellness spa, and wonderful dining .
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At the telling of this story, the resort has been transformed, and branded by an international hotel group
(International Hotel Brand—IHB). The proposed working name for the resort is (IHB) Osa Peninsula.
(IHB) Osa Peninsula stretches across 50 spectacular waterfront acres. Within the resort property, 74 one- and
two-bedroom Oceanfront Hotel Suites are branded (IHB) Osa Peninsula Oceanfront Suites. There will also be
84 two- and three-bedroom Rainforest Villas for sale located at the western edge of the property and
constructed in 7 structures with 12 Villas each. These will be branded (IHB) Osa Peninsula Rainforest Villas.
In future phases, up to 186 additional Rainforest Villas may be offered for sale.
The oceanfront hotel is perched on four acres that literally reach “into” the Golfo Dulce and feature a cantilevered
overwater infinity pool and restaurant, a rooftop terrace bar, a casino, a spa, boutique shops, conference and
business facilities. Elsewhere on the property is the opportunity to add another 104 units.
Adjacent to the hotel is a full-service marina with 100+ slips to rent or own, a spectacular nearby sandy beach
with gentle waves, a comprehensive rainforest and ocean eco-tourism program led and managed by an expert
in-house staff, as well as a full-service sport fishing program directed by one of Costa Rica’s leading fishing experts.
The full-service marina, which is largely expanded from today’s sport fishing experience, is branded with the
working name: Crocodile Bay Marina at (IHB) Osa Peninsula. This is to exploit the equity of the brand
currently in place and includes expanded day and overnight marina services and caters to powerboats, luxury
yachts and sailing vessels up to 250 feet.
Welcome to the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. And, dear Owner, welcome to your home away from home at
(IHB) Osa Peninsula Residences.
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Welcome
to your
Residence at
(IHB) Osa
Peninsula
Where Luxury
Runs Wild
Introducing a resort destination that takes
your breath away and a unique second home
ownership opportunity that gives it back.
Introducing (IHB) Osa Peninsula,
(IHB) Osa Peninsula Residences
and Crocodile Bay Marina at
(IHB) Osa Peninsula
1. REPUTATION
Crocodile Bay Marina at (IHB) Osa Peninsula enjoys a powerful
track record among elite anglers, North American sport fishing
industry leaders and the sport fishing media community.
Recently our guests voted us among the top 25 resorts in
What makes this
project different
from any other
in the world?
these are the
“9 reasons why”
Owners Choose to
Purchase here and
share experiences
with Family and friends.
Central American and also Costa Rica on TripAdvisor.com. This is
the largest and best private sport fishing fleet in Central America and South America, offering both inshore and offshore fishing
under the direction of Todd Staley, Director of Fishing. Our
environmentally sensitive approach is second to none.
2. BRAND
(IHB) and the (IHB) residential group are successful and established
global hospitality and real estate brands with clients worldwide.
(IHB) Osa Peninsula is a marriage of the Crocodile Bay brand story
with (IHB) hospitality standards, unparalleled global network and
service expertise.
3. STAFF/ TEAM
With the largest professional sport fishing crew in Central America,
our in-house captains and mates are able to cater to all skill levels.
They sincerely enjoy their time on the water, as they teach and learn,
and create permanent and genuine relationships with each Owner.
As well, our team includes many seasoned professionals such as
Dave Kanski, Reservation Director, with 15 years assisting guests, and
Todd Staley, Director of Fishing, with over 16 years.
4. LOCATION
The Osa Peninsula: 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity is outside
our front door. Costa Rica is 200 times smaller than the United
States and the Osa constitutes a mere 3% of Costa Rica, yet the
Osa has the same number of plant and animal species as the entire
United States (source: Osa, Toft and Larsen).
The world’s largest remaining lowland coastal rainforest and
50% of all plant and animal species in Costa Rica can be found
here. All four species of monkeys found in Costa Rica thrive here,
along with the largest population of Scarlet Macaws North of the
Equator. (IHB) Osa Peninsula is easy to get to from anywhere in
the Americas via San Jose. Due to this exquisitely unique area,
nowhere in Costa Rica will you feel more connected to the natural
world than when you are in the Osa Peninsula.
5. NATURALLY
PROTECTED
MARINA
A barrier peninsula protects the marina in the Golfo Dulce unlike
other marinas on the Pacific Coast of Central America. Crocodile
Bay Marina is one of only four marinas in Costa Rica and one of the
few where you can actually own your boat slip. Also this is the first
full-service marina North of the Panama Canal and the only marina
to use exclusively floating breakwaters, the most environmentally
sensitive approach to marina construction. This type of breakwater
is beneficial to marine life and also allows unobstructed views of
the pristine Gulf. Notably, nearby Golfito is the only port of call in
Costa Rica for luxury yacht transportation companies.
6. RAINFOREST
AND OCEAN ECOEXPERIENCES
No other resort offers such a complete range of adventures both
on the ocean and in the rainforest. Most importantly, experiences
are carefully created, planned and overseen by Dennis Atencio,
Director of Eco-Adventures. Dennis is certified within the
Osa Peninsula Conservation Area (ASOSA) by the Costa Rican
Tourism Institute as an Ecological Guide. He and his full-time staff
validate and supervise every experience to bring Owners both
excitement and learning. You can be confident that (IHB) Osa
Peninsula stands behind every experience we create.
7. TIMING/
BARRIERS
TO ENTRY
For the developer, entitlements took over a decade to secure.
It is unlikely there will ever be another resort and marina on the
Osa Peninsula to rival the developer’s vision. This is truly a ground
floor opportunity that is unique in every way...every good way!
8. ALLIANCES
Crocodile Bay Marina enjoys lasting and strong business
relationships with some of the most trusted names in the sport
fishing business, further ensuring Owner's satisfaction by
using the best quality products available. In fact, the Golfo Dulce is
considered a proving ground for many of fishing’s top outfitters
who send their products and clients to Crocodile Bay for realworld field testing and applications research with new tackle and
equipment—and Owners get to benefit from it all: Penn, Boston
Whaler, Rapala, Williamson, Eagle Claw, Humminbird, and Cabela’s.
9. wellness
Owners come to the resort to relax and the 5,000 square foot spa
takes this to a new level. They can enjoy expert therapies by themselves or with their partner in the setting of their choice—in their
residence or in the lovely spa treatment rooms. They can choose
from a menu of invigorating therapies and treatments that feature
products made with the purest ingredients from the rainforest.
Our therapists are fully trained and help bring balance to Owner's
active days with healing and re-energizing treatments.
Where the Rainforest
Meets the Ocean
National Geographic magazine hails the
Osa Peninsula as “the most biologically
intense place on Earth." It remains that rare
place where rainforests run to the sea and
jaguars dine on sea turtles.
There is something in the air. It says
breathe deeply. Right here, as you
Within the osa...
Stands the tallest tree, a 77-meter
(250-foot) kapok.
Survives intact the largest swath of lowland
rainforest on the Pacific Coast.
draw breath, you realize the rainforest
is inhaling with you. Then you begin to
understand that you are not in the rainforest but inside a marvelous living
Thrives the world’s healthiest population
of Scarlet Macaws.
thing. Like an infant in the cradled arms
of its mother, you realize how small you
are in comparison to your surround-
Exists an estimated 250,000 of all living species
in the world.
ings yet still an important part of the
total energy that makes this so surreal.
Right here, in this moment of clarity,
And then you realize,
something awakens deep inside of you
perhaps,
keeping
—the needthat
to nurture.
the
rainforest
alive
then
you realize,
perhaps,
that keeping
rainforest
actually
doesthe
more
to
alive actually does more to
Preserve you than nature.
preserve you than nature.
Awaits the discovery of thousands more species
in its relatively undiscovered forests.
The Golfo Dulce floats
between the mystical and
the ethereal
The Golfo Dulce is a phenomenon, an Eden,
a mystery shrouded in emerald green. As one of only four tropical fjords in the
world, it is unusually shallow at its “mouth,”
about 60 feet, where it connects to the
Pacific Ocean. Then, the further inland it
runs, it reaches depths of up to 800 feet
and stretches some 38 miles long by
13 miles wide. Its bed is rich with
volcanic reefs, crevices and caves that
become important breeding grounds
for a staggering variety of marine life
who migrate or live here year round. How
fortunate are Owners who forever enjoy
this at their doorstep?
A Universe Apart and yet
Easily Accessible
On final approach to the Osa and my
home, our 45-minute flight from
San Jose ends in a scenic fly-by tour of
Crocodile Bay Marina then comes in
low across the Golfo Dulce, skimming
the tops of palm trees, to gently touch
down in the village of Puerto Jimenez.
As I step onto the tarmac, each step leads
me gloriously back in time to small-town
Central America circa the 1950‘s.
The explorer inside of me awakens now
that I am immersed in Costa Rica’s most
fascinating frontier. As my (IHB) Osa Peninsula concierge gathers my bags, I lift myself into our 4x4 with
its off-road tires. Off we go through the
happening little town of Puerto Jimenez
with its brightly painted cantinas, panaderias,
soccer fields and friendly locals. A single
main street, unfettered by traffic lights,
intersects the town with the Golfo never
more than a block or two away. Rounding the
northeast end of the airstrip, our five-minute
trek takes me home to my resort residence.
No matter how many times I return,
my family and I always are filled with
anticipation of being home. Welcome Home to
(IHB) Osa Peninsula:
Where Luxury Runs Wild
For (IHB) to come ashore in the Golfo Dulce,
the conditions of the location, the
developer’s vision and the governmentapproved entitlements had to be perfect.
With its impeccable balance of fine
residences, world-class amenities and
services, (IHB) Osa Peninsula is Costa
Rica's only oceanfront, professionally
managed residential resort and marina
destination offering (IHB) luxury services. Arriving at the resort,
I am touched by the
authenticity of its
architecture and design.
(IHB) Osa Peninsula
embodies that rare
confluence of untouched
nature and state-of-the-art
engineering. Upon arrival, my eyes first fall upon
7 dramatic residential structures made up
of 12 residences each. This community of
84 Villas is set at interesting angles to
capture the sunshine and create an
intimate setting that feels more like a cozy
neighborhood. Each structure features eight 2-bedroom
and four 3-bedroom Villas and offers
authentic style and state-of-the-art
conveniences, including granite countertops, hardwood cabinets, stainless-steel
appliances, flat-panel HD televisions,
internet and cable, luxurious bathrooms,
private owners’ pool and activities lawn with
lanterns and barbecue grills. Nestled at the
western edge of the property, these
residences offer a unique viewpoint into the
active tree canopy where wildlife thrives.
84 rainforest Villas
with 2BR & 3BR
An oceanfront Hotel that
will redefine one-of-a-kind
Nearer the center of the resort, a lush palm
tree-lined pathway leads me to the oceanfront hotel, with its dramatic arrival
courtyard that is accented with tiki
torches, hand-hewn arbors and trellises
which create a dramatic sense of arrival.
74 Oceanfront
1BR & 2BR hotel rooms
Here all 74 hotel rooms feature stunning
oceanfront balconies and panoramic views.
As an Villa Owner, I have access to all hotel
amenities and services.
From the spectacular lobby, I am steps
from the resort’s infinity-edge pool—
measuring some 10,000 square feet of
liquid heaven cantilevered over the
Golfo Dulce's shallow tidal beach.
The ultimate waypoint
is A slip at
N 8°32'8.16", W 83°18'1.44
Beyond the hotel shimmers the world-class
Crocodile Bay Marina. Home of the largest
private fishing fleet in Central America and
South America, the full-service facility also
offers more than 100 slips (many available
for ownership) and accommodates vessels
up to 250 feet.
Crocodile Bay marina
with 100+ slips
Advanced engineering and floating
breakwaters along with comprehensive
amenities and concierge services make
Crocodile Bay Marina one of the premier
berthing facilities anywhere in Central
America.
Concierge & porter services
Fuel & Pump-Out Stations
electricity (single & 3 Phase)
potable Water hook up
24-hr security
Dry Storage
Tiki bar
Leave the world behind,
renew relationships in
a natural and authentic
setting, spend magical
time with my family, and
recharge.
when the best plan is
no plan at all, we relax
and experience this
new world around us. the perfect basecamp
between rainforest
and ocean
There are places to relax and then there
are places with enough diversions to fill a
phone book. (IHB) Osa Peninsula is both.
True peace and solitude are available on
demand and so is an incredibly active
lifestyle. There may be more to see and do
from this (IHB) Osa Peninsula basecamp
than any other resort I know. Enough to
make me feel guilty for taking a breather.
Adventures are available on a grand
order—from sport fishing (both inshore
and offshore) to fly fishing, spa, kayaking
through mangrove estuaries, zip-lining
through the canopy, hiking the Corcovado
National Park, climbing waterfalls, tagging
turtles, surfing on six nearby world-class
beaches (source: www.surf-costarica.com),
trekking on photo safaris, bird watching,
stalking the elusive Blue Morpho butterfly,
and jaunting through botanical gardens. As an owner,
my home is
my family’s
passport to
explore and
have it all
RAINFOREST
GOLFO DULCE & PACIFIC OCEAN
• Corcovado National Park Rainforest tour
• Osa Peninsula Rainforest tour
• Waterfall Climbing and Rappelling
experience
• Jungle Night Walk
• Primate Tour
• Bosque las Tilapias local “Family Table”
agriculture experience
• Bird Watching
• Guaymi Indigenous Reservation
experience
• Finca Kobo Chocolate Farm experience
• Full or Half-Day Horseback Riding
• Miramar Canopy Zip Line (both day and
night experiences)
• Osa Palmas Canopy Tour
• Snorkeling the Golfo Dulce by boat
• Sport Fishing
• Paddle-board, Mangrove and Sunset
Ocean Kayak experience
• Osa Peninsula Wildlife Sanctuary
• Golfo Dulce excursion by boat
• Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden
by boat
• National Park tour to Sirena to see
large crocodiles
• Nearby islands for scuba diving
• Surfing Pavones Beach, the second
longest left wave in the world
• Surfing Matapalo Beach
• Watching whales, dolphins and sea turtles
The Spirit of a Fishing Camp
is the Soul of This
World-Class Resort home
This is a place where timeless rugged
individualism and self-reliance are
celebrated and where you come to reset
your internal compass. Whether you are
an angler or an eco-adventurer, there is a
certain aura of the original Crocodile Bay
Resort that resides here still. A sort of
classic frontier spirit that’s embodied by
larger-than-life personalities who became
timeless heroes.
Since 1999, anglers from around the
world have been flocking to Crocodile Bay
Resort to fish in the Golfo Dulce in the
shadow of Todd Staley, legendary
Director of Fishing.
Oh,
the
things
you
will
mutter as you troll for
marlin
when
a
pod
of
humpback whales breach the
water’s surface. Later that
evening,
the
becomes
a
experience
badge
of
honor as your name and
day’s catch is chalked onto
the
Bragging
Board
and
your picture is hung on the
Wall of Fame to preserve the
moment for other anglers
to envy. Welcome
to Nirvana
for the
elite angler
The Humboldt current from the
South and the California current
from the North meet in the cobalt
ocean off our coast bringing nutrient
rich water full of bountiful food
sources for pelagic species like
bonito, sardines and squid.
The upwelling caused by the
offshore winds to the North and
South of us moves fish into our area
and leaves us with a flat ocean and
one of the highest concentrations
of sailfish in the world.
Blue, Black and Striped Marlin congregate
here year round.
Sailfish raises are often in double digits.
Yellowfin Tuna up to 300 lbs. inhabit the
offshore waters every day of the year.
Roosterfish are prolific and can tip the scale
at 106 lbs., the resort record.
Snapper come in more than a dozen
varieties with the Cubera being top dog.
Dorado (Dolphinfish or Mahi Mahi)
average 20 - 40 lbs. and, at times, are as
large as 60 lbs.
It is believed that the gulf is
the only place in the world
where humpback whales from
both the northern and southern
hemispheres gather to breed
and teach calves to dive.
Similarly, the calm conditions
make the entrance to the gulf
the preferred location for
super pods of dolphin that can
number up to ten thousand—
yes, 10,000!
Did we mention the Golfo Dulce
is a phenomenon?
The Earth has a pulse...
and when you are still, you will feel it. The earth has a heartbeat and, when you
are quiet, you will hear it. Your home at (IHB) Osa Peninsula will
become a legacy for each generation that
follows.
They too will put down roots and become
keepers of the rainforest, protectors of the
waters and stewards of the community.
You are preparing this place for your family
to come and rest, to be at peace, to feel at
home. No matter where in the world they
may live or roam, they will know they can
come here to learn and grow.
Walk softly and carry
a big telephoto lens
Dennis Atencio, Director of Eco-Adventures,
has the ears of a bat, figuratively speaking
that is. So here I am with him, careening
through the rainforest as he navigates our
4x4 along a not-so-even dirt road.
The vehicle—along with us and its
contents—are juggling to-and-fro in a
likeable oudoorsy type of way.
Windows rolled down, breeze in our hair,
the droning of the off-road tires as the
perfect musical backdrop. Suddenly,
Dennis comes to a halt, jumps out of
the car, and points his finger upwards into
the trees. Lo and behold, right there, at the
end of his pointing finger, is an elusive
squirrel monkey. Shaking my head in amazement, not only
at the primate but Dennis’ uncanny
scouting sense, I wonder how in the world
he “saw” the monkey 10 meters in the air
(when I thought he was watching the road).
“I heard him,” he turns to me and says
with a smile. scale a rocky river
gorge to Rio Clarito
Waterfall then
rappel its moss
covered wall
venture to The
Corcovado National
Park to search
for the 4 species
of monkeys native
to Costa Rica
ride the legendary
Pavones left-hand
point break,
A tubular ride of
almost 3/4 of a mile,
which makes it the
second longest
left-hand wave
in the world
explore the
rainforest canopy
from a 138-foot
platform then
zip-line down
to terra firma
venture
to the stream’s
edge but
Don't get
too close! walk the banks of
the River Tamales
to focus on
Scarlet Macaws
through my
zoom lens
Marvel at the
sight of breaching
humpback and orca
whales emerging
from the crystal
blue waters
kayak with my
children to find
the giant, gentle
whale shark, the
largest fish in the
sea, which can
reach up to 40 feet
I will Let nature put back
into me what she took
during my day
Mother Nature is going to make me
feel alive.
She is going to make me sweat and put me
into situations where I will get dirty and
sport a few noble cuts and bruises.
In this overly commercialized, homogenized,
antiseptic world, the Osa is the antithesis to
Wall Street, Rodeo Drive and The Magnificent
Mile.
After a day restoring my “inner child”, I will
retire to the Spa for some well deserved
pampering.
Wellness at (IHB) Osa Peninsula includes
full body restoration from:
the freshest foods I consume, to
the activities I enjoy, to
the restorative spa therapies I experience.
Privacy, Security
And Civilized Seclusion
There are neither strangers nor crowds in
my resort community. I am so warmly
welcomed by the resort staff that it truly
feels different from anywhere else in the
world.
In fact, Ticos have a way of immediately
putting me at ease—their warm handshake
followed by a nice rum punch and I swim in
the sensation that I’ve always belonged here.
as owners of
(IHB)
Osa Peninsula,
we all share one
common trait:
the desire to
celebrate what
is unique in the
natural world
in ways that only
we understand.
The western sky is as red as
a Scarlet Macaw, lighting up
the mangrove flats on the bay.
When the rim of the sun edges
over the distant mountain, the
rainforest and gulf seem to be
spotted with diamonds. It is a good light to launch kayaks
for a sunset paddle.
Slipping under the cathedral
of arching mangrove roots, it is
inevitable that I am in awe of the
miracle of the Golfo Dulce.
The SkyLounge is a ritual
gathering place
Glorious morning mimosas are enjoyed on
the rooftop of the hotel when we are not
trekking into the rainforest or launching on
a fishing expedition.
At night, The skylounge is
the toast of the resort
where
telescopes,
for
watching shooting stars,
dot the rooftop.
Families that
Play Together
Stay Together
Memories color our lives and transport us back to places with our
family and friends. I still remember camping as a kid, weekends on
the lake, exploring National Parks with my parents, and innocent
summers filled with discovery in the great outdoors.
Now I relive those days of my youth with my own family in the
marvelously natural and wildly wonderful outdoors of the Osa. (IHB) Osa Peninsula Residences
Where Luxury Runs Wild
Rainforest Villas · Full-Service Marina · Wellness Spa
World-Class Sport Fishing · Eco-Adventures · Restaurants & Bars