NOSARA, COSTA RICA

We are Independent Owner Representation

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Project Management for Foreign Investors

We protect your investment and oversee execution, independent from your contractor and architect, from land acquisition to final delivery.

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100+

COMPLETED RESIDENCES

20+

YEARS IN NOSARA

1st

MOVER IN THE MARKET

Who is protecting your investment?

OUR CATEGORY

In the past, foreign investors relied entirely on contractor reporting. Independent representation adds a second, dedicated point of view by working alongside your design and construction teams to protect and deliver your vision, from land acquisition to final delivery.

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Some Recent Projects

Modern living room with large beige sectional sofa, black and wooden coffee tables, gray and patterned chairs, and a floor lamp with a folded paper shade. Floor-to-ceiling windows reveal lush green plants outside. A wooden-paneled wall houses a flat-screen TV, and a cluster of geometric pendant lights hangs from the ceiling.

Casa Griffu

A modern house with large glass windows and a rooftop pool, surrounded by trees and outdoor furniture, under a sky with pink and blue clouds.

Villa Zenith

Luxury modern house with thatched roofs, large windows, a balcony, outdoor seating area, swimming pool, and lush greenery under a clear blue sky.

Casa Lila

What Our Clients Say

  • “I highly recommend Andrew Saxton, at Nosara Design and Build, as your project manager.Throughout the construction process, Andrew proved to be an immense asset. His wealth of knowledge in theindustry and the community alleviated a significant amount of stress. He was always professional, efficient,attentive and willing to put in the extra effort which makes the difference between success and failure. Andrew andhis team were always a pleasure to work with.I would conclude by saying apart from his professional responsibilities, Andrew is an honest, fair and genuinehuman being.”

    —Cynthia Michaud

  • “As owner of a design/build firm focusing on both residential and commercial remodels in the US, I am very awareof the many challenges of construction, and especially when attempting to manage a project from afar. Andrew wasnot only my eyes and ears on site, but acted as an advocate and helped in identifying and solving issues before theybecame expensive problems.His extensive experience in local building techniques, municipal codes and ordinances, and common pitfalls insuredmy project progressed in a smooth and timely manner. He was also a valuable resource in regard to design andsourcing issues one often faces in Costa Rica when dealing with material and fixture suppliers.Because of his knowledge of the industry in general, his familiarity with many competent contractors and sub-contractors, as well as his command of the very specialized construction-related Spanish language, I would nothesitate to recommend Andrew.I will certainly employee his services on my next project.”

    —Mark Terkun

  • Exceptional Experience Working with Andrew Saxton of Nosara Design and Build. "Working with Andrew and his team was an absolute pleasure and essential to building our home in Costa Rica from abroad. One of Andrew’s standout qualities is his proactive approach to problem-solving. Construction projects inevitably encounter challenges, but Andrew's quick and efficient resolutions demonstrated his professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction. He was always accessible and responsive, and his ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with the architect, builder, and construction team ensured our interests were always represented. Also, his understanding of building practices in Costa Rica and many relationships in the construction community were invaluable. We can’t imagine navigating this process without Andrew and his team and highly recommend them to anyone in search of a reliable project manager for new construction in Costa Rica. His commitment to his clients’ satisfaction sets him apart, and we are grateful for the exceptional service he provided throughout the entire process.”

    —Dee and Scott Andrews, Boulder, Colorado

  • The story of Casa Nautilo would be great fodder for a novel; a slightly unhinged, middle age woman arrives for a yoga training, falls deeply in love with Nosara and decides she’s not leaving without a piece of turf to come back to. She heads back to NYC, closes the deal on a parcel of land in the Guiones Beach Club and decides to build her dream home. Her friends are bewildered, her financial advisor has a coronary, her kids consider locking her up for her own protection and she starts to seriously second guess her decision. Enter Andrew Saxton. I returned a few months later when the rains had started to fall and the jungle had taken over the lot. Walking the property was not an option, so together from our perch on the roof of Andrew’s jeep we started to map out the site. I had found my dream catcher. From that day forward, through a year of design and nearly 2 years of building Andrew never let me down. No question ( and there were thousands of them ) was too stupid and no deadline was unmet. While I was preoccupied with relocating to Toronto, both of my children’s weddings and caring for my mother, Andrew was “here so I didn’t have to be “. Casa Nauitlo was a complicated project that tested the skill ( and patience ) of the architect and builders. With every seemingly endless detail Andrew would look at the issue ( design, budgeting, materials ) creatively, consider all of the options and always land upon the best solution. It was Andrew who saw the dream become a reality. Its not just that its hard to find someone in the design and build business in Nosara with Andrew’s talent and integrity, its that its hard to find someone like Andrew in any business anywhere

    Jane Nixon, NYC and Canada

  • When you are dreaming about having your own home in Costa Rica everything is "Pura Vida". But trust me reality exists in this paradise. When we decided to build, we knew we could not be here to monitor the build, and quite frankly we would not know where to begin. We enlisted the help of Andrew Saxton and his team at Nosara Design and Build before we had an architect, builder or even an idea of what we were doing. It was a very good decision. We built a pretty spectacular house (I am biased because we love it so much) and when I say "we" I am very much including Andrew as he was integral to this process. We managed to do the entire build with 4 visits to Costa Rica. And while we did have some of the surprises that come with building in the jungle the whole thing went very well. Andrew kept the build on track, on budget (except where we blew it), and allowed us to keep our love for Costa Rica alive. If you are thinking about making the dream of having a home in Costa Rica a reality I would very much recommend calling Andrew.

    Greg McKechnie, Nantucket

  • I have used Andew Saxton of Nosara Design and Build on three different home builds in Nosara. Andrew was pivotal in providing all the necessary project management in order to build these homes. He assisted with helping find architect options, builders, and various other venders such as landscaping and solar installers. He was able to see every aspect of the initial design and of course the build and final punch list. He went onsite weekly with the builder to ensure project timelines, build quality, and costs were met along with providing video updats. Having someone local was absolutely critical to having these homes built in Nosara. I would highly recommend him for any project build.

    -Dennis Erickson

Contact us today to understand more. Even if your project has already begun, the principles and protections that you need remain.

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