| With the down turn of the economy many | | | | and completely landscaped with privacy in mind. |
| coastal developers and realtors have left the | | | | The Costa Rica South Pacific property |
| coast for the cheaper interior of Costa Rica. The | | | | development and management provided by Tierra |
| South Pacific zone of the country is mountainous | | | | Verde begins once a home is purchased. They will, |
| and lush with vegetation providing endless | | | | keep a watchful eye on any residence, address |
| opportunity for home builders and vacation | | | | gardening needs, maintenance requirements, |
| renters. | | | | facilitate meet and greet services to renters |
| "It is a known fact that many people would like to | | | | when arriving, and provide owners with the |
| purchase property in Costa Rica but one of their | | | | comfort of knowing their investment is being |
| primary concerns is what happens while the place | | | | cared for. |
| is empty, the second concern is how do I | | | | The development is the dream of a retired |
| promote my property so it can generate | | | | American developer who lives on site making the |
| revenue" - says Tierra Verde land developer | | | | place well secured and very well maintained. The |
| Michael Holm. | | | | landscaping skills of Mike's wife is amazing and |
| The private secure development Tierra Verde will | | | | everyone is very impressed who sees the place. |
| provide homeowners with worry free piece of | | | | The city of San Isidro is complete in all North |
| mind. People who purchase a home in Tierra | | | | American ways except it still has a small country |
| Verde as a future retirement home can have | | | | town atmosphere about it. It is the gateway to |
| their home marketed free of charge on the | | | | the southern region of Costa Rica and is a must |
| Costa Rica vacation home rental market for | | | | see for any traveler visiting the beautiful country. |
| possible revenue generation. People who buy a | | | | The development Tierra Verde is like a gated |
| home in Tierra Verde to live in can live securely | | | | community without the obstruction of the fence, |
| and in privacy. | | | | Michael has surrounded the development with a |
| Michael Holm has been developing North American | | | | natural fence of live vegetation which is very hard |
| standard homes in Costa Rica for 15 years. While | | | | to get through. |
| building homes on the coast near Dominical he | | | | The main mind set of Michael is to return the land |
| purchased land in the mountains outside San Isidro | | | | to a natural Costa Rica vegetation state so he |
| de General with the dream of getting out of the | | | | has spent much time and money reforesting the |
| custom home building market to develop his idea | | | | place, you could say it is an eco community with |
| of a real vacation/retirement community. | | | | the natural environment of the country a primary |
| Due to the hilly geography of the area each home | | | | focus. |
| is built with what is called a daylight garage, | | | | The common pool area is simply unbelievable and |
| basically the area under the house, which | | | | once again the brain child of Michael, it has a |
| extrudes from the hill and is supported by | | | | beach type access, water fall and a large rancho |
| concrete pillars. Michael was always amazed at | | | | for meeting friends and hosting gatherings, a |
| how many builders would leave this area of their | | | | great place for a wedding. |
| homes unfinished. Each home has an indoor | | | | There are many, other eco lodges, B&B, |
| laundry room, central hot water, and a generator. | | | | hotels and natural accommodations in the area |
| All fixtures are to North American standards, the | | | | from Spa's to camping. The largest national park |
| homes are built with an open floor plan concept | | | | in Costa Rica is minutes away from San Isidro. |