Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is pleased to announce the much-anticipated opening of Playa Cativo, a luxury beachfront eco lodge set on 1,000 acres of private rainforest in Costa Rica.

Surrounded by the Piedras Blancas National Park and accessible only by boat, this breathtaking resort is set on the coast of Golfo Dulce in southern Costa Rica and is the sister property of the award-winning Goodstone Inn & Restaurant in Middleburg, Virginia.

"We have been working on the Playa Cativo project for over six years and it's been a tremendous but sometimes painstaking adventure," explained owner Mark Betts. "When I arrive by boat, I still feel an almost child-like excitement but when I leave, I am sometimes struck by a deep visceral sadness. In between, it's pure pleasure and, sometimes, sensory overload.

"The property is alluring, adventurous and romantic. It's a unique combination of vast rainforest jungle, long and totally private beach, rich tropical flora, fauna and architecture (built with reclaimed precious hardwood), excellent local and fresh fusion foods, and genuine and thoughtful local service," Betts continued.

"The entire Playa Cativo team, from our chefs and gardeners to our guides and servers, is profoundly passionate about sharing our piece of paradise with adventurous visitors."

The Costa Rican eco lodge offers seven stunning beachfront guestrooms with panoramic ocean views, including an inviting private casita nestled on the beach, gourmet farm-to-table restaurant and tropical bar, fresh-water pool, adventure center, working farm and concierge services. Playa Cativo activities include rainforest tours and hikes, swimming, fishing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, sea kayaking, birdwatching, whale and dolphin watching plus self-guided and private tours of the property.

El Gavilán Restaurant at Playa Cativo features gourmet dining in a romantic and private setting.

Inspired by breathtaking views of the Golfo Dulce and Pacific Ocean, the restaurant will showcase seasonal organic produce harvested daily from the on-site farm, along with organic poultry, locally caught seafood and grass-fed Costa Rican beef. The menu includes a variety of options, from traditional to modern Costa Rican cuisine, including selected fusion and international recipes.

"We are committed to offering a truly unique and luxurious Costa Rican vacation, with the finest in accommodations, dining, amenities and personalized service," says General Manager Luis Pardo. "Guests will experience a taste of Paradise and unimaginable wildlife adventures in this extraordinary destination."

Playa Cativo has a variety of travel themes planned for 2014, from birdwatching trips, family vacations, corporate retreats, photography workshops, and organic gourmet cooking classes to girlfriend getaways, health and wellness workshops, friend and family reunions and educational retreats.

Playa Cativo is also an ideal setting for a truly unique destination wedding and romantic honeymoon in Costa Rica.

For more information about Playa Cativo, please visit www.playacativo.com or telephone 508-745-5779.