Inside Ann and John Bender's Costa Rican dream home | Forensic Files

[Music] In a way, the strip is like going home. It is going home. Home was this. And
that's the house. Oh my lord. Called Bora Kayion. Rising from the middle of the Costa Rican
rainforest. It was once Anne and John Bender's vision of paradise. The phrase overthe-top doesn't
begin to do this house justice. It's like some bizarre combination of Disneyland, an art museum, and something
you'd really only see in a James Bond movie. [Applause] [Music] Does this strike you as astonishing
every time you're here or are you just totally used to it? I'm used to it by now. It's home.
Four floors. There you go. I just saw a bird. Nearly 50,000 square ft. This is your kitchen. Tons of gleaming granite.
Kitchen. That was the dining room. And the living room is on the other side. and no windows or walls at all. I think
that's one of the things I miss the most is the sounds of the birds. Where is the bathroom? Right
here. Setting up a sanctuary for wildlife gave the benders a sanctuary, too. An escape to an extravagant private
universe of exotic flowers, animals, and waterfalls. here. Nothing was ordinary, not even the
lights in the house. Many were customade of stained glass. How many lamps are we
talking about here? Approximately 400. You just said 400. Yeah.

What's it like to live in a home with no walls or windows on a mountaintop in the jungle? "48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer tours the ultimate open house -- the Benders' extravagant 50,000-square-foot home named Boracayan that's at the center of this week's "48 Hours."

Brief Summary

The episode showcases the extravagant Bora Kayion house and its wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica, highlighting the Benders' unique vision.

Key points

Astonishing Home. The house is a stunning blend of paradise and extravagance.
A Private Universe. The Benders created an escape filled with exotic beauty.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

In a way, the strip is like going home.

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