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Plage, chaises longues, serviettes de plage
3 chambres, Wi-Fi gratuit, draps fournis
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Extérieur
Plage, chaises longues, serviettes de plage

Avis voyageurs

10 sur 10

Exceptionnel

Maison entière

3 chambres2 salles de bain5 personnes106 m²

Équipements populaires

  • Lave-linge
  • Cuisine
  • Sèche-linge
  • Espace extérieur
  • Wi-Fi gratuit

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Bahia Drake, Puntarenas (province)
  • Péninsule d'Osa
    1 min à pied
  • Playa Danta
    18 min à pied
  • Sunset Paradise Restaurant
    15 min en voiture
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    186 min à pied

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Beachfront-rainforest tropical paradise retreat, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Cette retraite tropicale, Casa Claro del Bosque, est située dans la région de Las Caletas de Drake Bay, loin de la ville principale (~ 4 km) connue sous le nom d'Agujitas. Cette maison est située à quelques pas des plages de baignade immaculées. La région de Las Caletas est magique et mystique, où des kilomètres de plages immaculées et de forêt tropicale se rencontrent pour faire un endroit relaxant pour explorer et vivre la nature. Cette maison convient à ceux qui veulent renouer avec la nature, les amateurs d'aventure, les amateurs de plein air, les amoureux de la nature et ceux qui recherchent un lieu de vacances éloigné, sans plages bondées ni touristes. Une fois à la casa Claro del Bosque, vous pouvez partir en randonnée dans la forêt tropicale, explorer les plages désertiques, nager dans des rivières limpides ou simplement vous détendre sur une plage solitaire.

Casa Claro del Bosque a deux étages et trois chambres. Le premier étage a une chambre avec deux lits jumeaux, la salle de bain complète, la salle à manger et les espaces de vie avec la cuisine. La cuisine est entièrement équipée; y compris une cuisinière à gaz, un réfrigérateur, une cafetière, un mixeur et des ustensiles de cuisine. Il y a aussi une douche extérieure pour s'élever de l'eau de l'océan et des couloirs avec des hamacs et des chaises longues pour se détendre et profiter de la forêt environnante. Le deuxième étage dispose de deux chambres avec balcon avec vue sur la forêt. Il y a un lit simple et un lit double dans chaque chambre; les deux chambres partagent une demi-salle de bain. La maison est aérée, ce qui permet à la brise de l'océan de la refroidir, quand il n'y a pas de brise, les ventilateurs de plafond aideront à maintenir une température fraîche. Mais souvenez-vous que nous sommes dans la forêt tropicale humide de nature !!.

Arriver à la Casa Claro del Bosque signifie l'excitation de l'aventure. Il y a plusieurs façons de se rendre à Casa Claro del Bosque, vous pouvez voler de San Jose à Palmar Sur, de l'aéroport de Palmar Sur, vous devez prendre 15 minutes en taxi jusqu'à la ville de Sierpe. Dans la ville de Sierpe, vous prendrez un bateau-taxi (colectivo) ou louer un bateau privé pour la baie de Drake. Vous naviguerez à travers la forêt de mangroves de Sierpe-Terraba, la plus grande forêt de mangroves de la côte pacifique d'Amérique centrale. Le bateau vous emmènera sur l'une des plages du débarquement à proximité de Claro del Bosque où nous vous rencontrerons. Il s'agit d'un palier mouillé car il n'y a pas de ports, de la plage du débarquement, il faudra environ 10 minutes à pied pour arriver à la propriété.

Vous pouvez également prendre un vol direct pour la baie de Drake, puis prendre 15 minutes en taxi jusqu'à la ville d'Agujitas. Depuis Agujitas, vous pouvez prendre un taxi ou un bateau. Le taxi prendra 30 minutes supplémentaires (4x4 uniquement) de la ville d'Agujitas, cependant, la route dépend des conditions météorologiques car certaines sections de la route sont en mauvais état. Le taxi vous déposera au bout de la route, où nous vous rencontrerons, puis vous devrez marcher 5 minutes jusqu'à la propriété. Si vous prenez le bateau depuis Agujitas, le bateau vous emmènera sur l'une des plages du débarquement à proximité de Claro del Bosque où nous vous rencontrerons. Il s'agit d'un palier mouillé, de la plage du débarquement, il faudra environ 10 minutes à pied pour arriver à la propriété.
Vous pouvez également conduire jusqu'à la ville de Sierpe ou la baie de Drake. Il y a aussi des navettes privées qui vous conduiront à Sierpe Town. La conduite jusqu'à Drake Bay est longue et difficile et nécessite une voiture à quatre roues motrices.

Les propriétaires ou un assistant invité, seront là pour répondre aux questions lors de votre visite. Nous pouvons vous aider à organiser des visites telles que: équitation, tyroliennes, canot de rivière, observation des baleines et des dauphins, visite du parc national du Corcovado (parc national de Sirena ou San Pedrillo) et de l'île de Caño pour la plongée et la plongée en apnée, ou l'une des autres activités disponible localement dans la région.
Lors de votre séjour dans cette maison de vacances, vous ne serez qu'à quelques minutes de marche de Péninsule d'Osa. Cette maison de vacances propose l'accès Wi-Fi à Internet gratuit et une cuisine.
  • Cette maison de vacances offre une cuisine, une machine à laver et 1.5 salles de bain
  • Wi-Fi gratuit (vitesse : 250 Mbit/s ou plus (pour 3 à 5 pers. ou jusqu’à 10 appareils))
  • À deux pas de Péninsule d'Osa et à 13 minutes en voiture de Parc national Corcovado
Cette maison de vacances propose de nombreux services de choix comme un jardin. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Responsable de l’hébergement

Familia Riba de la Ossa

Langues parlées

Anglais et espagnol

Services et équipements

Plage

  • Au bord de la plage
  • Chaises longues sur la plage
  • Serviettes de plage

Piscine/spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Wi-Fi gratuit (vitesse : 250 Mbit/s ou plus (pour 3 à 5 pers. ou jusqu’à 10 appareils))

Parking et transports

  • Voiture non exigée

Cuisine

  • Réfrigérateur
  • Plaque de cuisson
  • Four
  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et ustensiles
  • Épices
  • Cafetière/bouilloire

Bars et restaurants

  • Table à manger

Chambres

  • 3 chambres
  • Draps fournis

Salles de bain

  • 1.5 salles de bain
  • Douche
  • Serviettes fournies

Espaces de vie

  • Séjour

Divertissements

  • livres

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Jardin

Blanchisserie

  • Machine à laver et sèche-linge

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie non admis

Accessibilité

  • Hébergement non-fumeurs

Points forts de l'emplacement

  • Près de la mer
  • En zone rurale

Activités

  • Randonnée à proximité
  • Glissade sur eau à proximité
  • Promenades à cheval à proximité
  • Promenades en bateau à moteur à proximité
  • Natation à proximité
  • Observation des baleines à proximité
  • Snorkeling à proximité
  • Excursions écologiques à proximité
  • Observation d'oiseaux à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Aucun détecteur de monoxyde de carbone signalé (l'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable)
  • Aucun détecteur de fumée signalé (l'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée)
  • Un extincteur

Aperçu général

  • Superficie du logement : 106 m2

Conditions

Arrivée

Arrivée : 13 h 30
Âge minimum pour l'enregistrement : 25 ans

Départ

Départ avant 08 h 00

Informations concernant l’arrivée

Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte

Animaux domestiques

  • Les animaux ne sont pas admis.

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Les enfants sont admis.

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation.
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un extincteur
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
Vous recevrez un e-mail contenant des instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ de la part de l'hôte. Vous recevrez également un e-mail de la part d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de gérer votre réservation.

Avis sur l’hébergement Beachfront-rainforest tropical paradise retreat, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 25 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 0 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 25." "
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 25." "

10/10

Propreté

10/10

Services et équipements

10/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

10/10

Écoresponsabilité

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Emanuela T.

Les points forts : Propreté
Genuine experience in Baia Drake
Amazing experience in a unique place. The house is amazing, we saw wales from the beach, quite and very peacefull stay surrounded hy natura. The soda near by is easy to reach and offers very good food. Reccomended for those wanting a real wild atmosphere!
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté
Jungle Immersion
Beautiful house steps away from pristine and unoccupied beaches, jungle path that goes on for miles teaming with monkeys and birds. This is remote. No true restaurants nearby, but the tent camp serves a delicious evening meal with a full bar and is about a 10 minute walk. Town is a 60-90 minute hike and has several restaurants and a very small grocery. The owners of this house are delightful, helpful, and provided excellent orientation to living openly in the jungle. You must love wildlife without fear, and be fit and active. This is an amazing adventure that is truly unique.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrek B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Fantastic Home and Location!
I can't say enough about this wonderful place. Prior to booking, we did quite a bit of homework, as we had never been to Costa Rica before. We really wanted a quiet out of the way place, with a/c and a pool. However, after reading the reviews for this place, we decided to give it a go in a home with open windows, no a/c, no pool. What an amazing experience. We and our children were delighted by all the incredible wildlife, plants, safe beach (with hardly any other people). The local soda is great, and there's another spot that serves ice cream. We had a wonderful walk to town one day. There is so much to experience. The hosts are extremely helpful and kind. Five stars!!
Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni I.

Les points forts : Propreté
Quiet and private perfect get away
Great clean home in private setting. Steps away from beach. Home was as described. You need a 4 wheel drive to get down the road to the house and there is a small fee for parking Small grocery is about 30 minutes away by car. Good idea to get groceries and fill gas tank in palmar Norte (2 1/2 hour drive) as that is the closest fuel and full grocery we found. Property owners live next door and available by WhatsApp. They promptly answered all questions we had. We had a fantastic experience staying at the property. The location is very remote which was what we were looking for. Definitely would book again.
Séjour de 12 nuits en février 2024

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté
Little slice of paradise
Great house. Cool jungle. Steps away from a perfect beach. Hosts were as friendly and helpful as possible, while still giving their guests ample space and privacy. Staying in this house was my favorite chapter in our Costa Rica adventure.
Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Perfect Choice
My niece and I absolutely loved our stay! The location of the house was perfection, with a wonderful combination of rainforest and beach. The house itself was everything we wanted and more and was beautiful. Lucia was amazing to work with and took great care of us. She checked on us daily, helped with tours, and even brought us fresh fruit. She was lovely and made the stay even better.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Osa oasis
Our experience could not have been better! The home is lovely, clean, and comfortable but also provides a full immersion experience in the rainforest at the beach. Though it is open air, we really had no trouble with bugs and the fans in the bedrooms keep you cool at night. We saw so much wildlife at the house and along the hiking trail. The swimming at the beach is the best in the area. The hosts are amazing and were so helpful and easy to communicate with. They set us up with some fantastic tours - river tubing the Rio Claro and El Trillo de la Danta were highlights of our whole trip to Costa Rica, not to mention Lucia sharing so much of her knowledge and amazing stories with us. The small community is warm and welcoming and the local soda was some of the best casado of the trip by far! Thank you Familia Riba - we will be back!!!
Séjour de 6 nuits en mai 2023

10/10 Excellent

collette f.

Les points forts : Propreté
Peaceful Jungle retreat near an unspoiled beach
We really enjoyed our time at the familiar de riba de osa's home, tucked away in the jungle very close to an unspoiled private beach. Our hosts Pablo and Lucia were wonderful, helping us book tours, providing car service, and helping us navigate our way while exploring the osa peninsula. A great place to relax and be immersed in nature.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen A., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Les points forts : Propreté
The Ultimate Jungle House!
We'd have to say that this house exceeded our expectations in all respects. Although we did expect a jungle setting, but we did not expect there to be monkeys and toads occasionally visiting us in the house, which we enjoyed very much! The house is right on the beach, and although we've travelled in around 50 countries, we have to say that the beaches in this area are probably more beautiful than any others that we've seen around the globe. Lucia and Pablo are very experienced and gracious guests. They met us when we arrived, showed us everything that we could possibly need, and as both of them are retired biologists, they explained the jungle surroundings with a wealth of education, experience, and respect. We would highly recommend this place. Do not expect to see cars, stores, or people. If you are looking for a quiet tropical holiday in a true jungle setting, this is for you.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Drake Bay
House was great, easy walk to beautiful beaches. Nature surrounding the home was stunning!
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ines K.

Les points forts : Propreté
Paradise
The house is perfect to get away from it all. It is in the most gorgeous location, right in the forest and steps from the beach. No civilization noise whatsoever, you’ll be woken by birds in the morning. The house is very spacious, light and open with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the wildlife, including two hammocks. The owners were lovely and super helpful, providing excellent tips and helping us arrange tours. We will be back!
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté
Quite an adventure
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Being totally immersed in the jungle was something new for us and it was so enjoyable for my children (12 and 7). This is not for those who do not enjoy nature up close and personal as the open air house occasionally had visitors from the jungle, which we found fascinating. The home is very remote so some planning beforehand is required for groceries and things you need as the walk to town, while incredibly beautiful is a serious trek with kids. It says it takes and hour but with my kids it took close to 2 hours to get to town. Now that is a two hour hike through the most beautiful place you've ever experienced, but it puts a damper on popping into town for a bottle of wine. (plan ahead). Our host was so kind and helpful. She answered all of our questions and made us feel at home.
Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Les points forts : Propreté
Fantastic
This is a beautiful home with wonderful hosts. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Just be sure to get groceries on your way in.
Séjour de 13 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica d.

Les points forts : Propreté
Paradise
This property is a hidden piece of paradise, tucked into the rain forest on the shore of a pristine private beach. It’s worth every effort it takes to get there! Lucia organized a taxi for us from the airport at Drake Bay and met us at the car to walk us to the property. The place was impeccably clean, open, and stocked with our basic needs. She helped to arrange our tour to Corcovado and checked in with us during our stay. We spent an entire day resting, lazing on the hammocks, napping, and swimming in the warm ocean. We had the beach entirely to ourselves and were visited by spider monkeys as the sun was setting. Make sure to give yourself time to just rest and enjoy the property! Take note that food resources are very limited. Thankfully there was one family restaurant with a small set menu and a tiny market within walking distance that provided all of our meals. The food and delicious aguas frescas were always made fresh and with the spirit of pura vida. You may want to grab some food from the grocery store coming in to make some meals at home for variety. We just got snacks but were grateful for the meals provided. I highly recommend that you adventure to this magical place!
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leivy B., United States

Les points forts : Propreté
Amazing Slice of Paradise
Our family had such an amazing experience at this property. We've traveled to the Osa many times but this was our first trip to Drake Bay. Lucia was an amazing host and made us feel right at home, her love for the animals and the Osa is apparent. Waking up in the jungle was so much fun and unlike anything we've previously done in CR. We had a couple of White Face Monkeys visit us on our first morning and they came right into the house (make sure to not leave anything out or they'll take it). We shared our shower w/ a couple of tiny crabs but it wasn't a big deal. The beach to the left of our house was splendid (we had it to ourselves our entire stay). If you love to hike then Drake Bay is for you. The hike into town is a little over an hour and consists of river crossings, hanging bridges and wildlife galore. Make sure to bring flashlights as it gets dark early and if you're out on the trail past 6:00pm it's pitch black. We will definitely be back but will pack a little lighter next time. We had a 50lb suite case with us which was not ideal as we opted to take the water taxi from Sierpe and had the "wet landing" followed by a short 10 minute hike to the property. Thank you Riba Family for sharing your home and country with us. We can't wait to come back!!!
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Switzerland

Les points forts : Propreté
unique nature experience
Staying at Lucia and Pablo's place was a truly unique experience for our family (3 kids aged 5-11). We absolutely loved being surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest and the ocean, feeling immersed in nature and seeing lots of animals, having a wonderful beach mostly to ourselves a few steps away -and in general living in a very different setting from what we are used to. Also it was fascinating to speak to the owners themselves about their life here. It may not be for everyone: Expect various insects and crabs in the house, monkey thieves (an adventure in itself!), all rooms open and a simple kitchen. For us this was a fantastic and memorable stay we'd like to repeat someday and we can recommend wholeheartedly to anyone who is looking for a unique nature adventure away from the crowds.
Séjour de 8 nuits en avril 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Les points forts : Propreté
Amazing location - Wonderful house
This property is paradise for nature lovers and Pablo is an amazing host. It is open air and you are IN the forest - with all its inhabitants and (sometimes very loud) sounds. It is not for people who need creature comforts. But if nature is your church - this is a place of worship.
Séjour de 8 nuits en mars 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Atlanta, GA USA

Les points forts : Propreté
Fell in love with this
First of all, I would love to take time to thank the family for sharing their property with us. We had such a raw, immersive experience during our stay. This house was perfect, equipped with tons and tons of hiking opportunities, a beautiful beach within seconds of the house (you can hear the waves crashing all day/night). This is an OPEN AIR HOUSE. That means no A/C. But honestly you don’t need it since you are covered by the natural, wonderful jungle. It gets nice and cool at night too. The family lives on the property and is always there to help with any questions. Their daughter has a same day laundry service incase your clothes are extra smelly. They were quick to help us book our snorkeling tour to Caño island as well as help us find a guide for Corcovad National Park. I absolutely, whole heartedly recommend this house to anyone looking for a real experience of Costa Rica. Thanks again to the family for hosting us and I, personally, hope to be back again! Pura Vida!
Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Les points forts : Propreté
Paradise!
We loved every minute of our stay at this gorgeous, serene, tropical paradise! Lucia, Pablo, and their daughter Sofia are excellent hosts, meeting our boat at the nearby beach landing upon our arrival, always available to answer questions, arranging tours, securing taxis for grocery shopping and for our departure to the airport. This jungle home is beautiful, well-designed, artistic and comfortable. Short walk to a nearly secluded beach, perfect for daily swims. Walks on the trail located a short distance from the house, spotting monkeys, birds and wildlife tracks. We highly recommend this home for anyone seeking a tranquil setting to connect with nature, relax, and recharge. We look forward to a return visit!
Séjour de 4 nuits en décembre 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Three Monkeys
Three capuchin monkeys watching us put away the groceries. A plump toad sitting next to us as we watch a movie outside. Cute little land crabs scurrying about after the rain. The silhouette of a gecko backlit from the soft light of a paper lantern… If you are fascinated by nature and love the rainforest, this is your paradise. Pablo, Lucia, and their wonderful daughter Sophia were our hosts for eight magical adventure-packed days. They were fantastic about helping us with all the logistics, lining us up with the best tours, and answering all our questions. As conservation biologists who have lived in Drake Bay for decades, they are a wealth of information and fascinating to talk to. Lucia’s story about moving to Drake Bay is one you’ll have to hear! The home is so comfortable and open. It’s an excellent example of tropical architecture that fits perfectly with its environment. Pablo’s sister, a university professor of architecture, designed it and they built it with love you can still feel today. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped, the bathrooms large and open. There are two balconies on the second floor and three covered lounge areas outside. Hammocks in the shade and a freshwater shower outside make coming home from a busy day at the beach pure bliss! Pablo and Lucia’s postcard beach is less than a one-minute walk. It’s hard to imagine having a place so beautiful all to yourself. It has the feel of a beach on a billionaire’s private island. The only tourists we saw were hikers passing by. In the evenings, you might see a local couple or family going for a sunset walk. It really makes you think about what the ‘good life’ really is. Be sure to bring a mask and fins. The snorkeling off the pinnacle rocks in the center of the bay is stunning! This home is an adventure oasis in a paradise where the air is filled with the sounds of birds and the scent of tropical flowers. The rainforest is alive and the beaches are stunning. Diving, snorkeling, hiking, afternoon naps in a hammock, and watching the sunset will fill your days… and your heart with treasured memories. I sincerely hope you are fortunate enough to experience Casa Claro del Bosque! Eric & Julie
Séjour de 8 nuits en mars 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kati B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Unique and welcoming
We immensely enjoyed our stay and hope very much to return. This is an immersive coastal jungle experience. It’s a beautiful house and a convenient location for excursions to Corcovado and Cano Island. But there is also plenty of wildlife and opportunity to explore locally, plus a great beach just steps away. While a certain amount of self-sufficiency and preparation is required, the hosts are exceptionally welcoming and kind. They live in a separate residence on the property and are always available. They are a wealth of knowledge having been in the area for a long time. We highly recommend this home for adventurous travelers.
Séjour de 4 nuits en février 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

An amazing family vacation!
My wife and I, along with our two daughters, ages 14 and 17 stayed at this wonderful retreat for a week in early April, 2019. We are fairly fit and good hikers, but generally not into camping, but found this a delightful and relaxing stay. Lucia and Pablo are fixtures in the Osa peninsula, having lived there for more than 20 years and have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to make your stay as rich an experience as possible. It is rare that your guides, shopkeepers or waiters won't know Lucia and Pablo! Things to do: The two things you must do is to to get a guided tour of the Tapir Trail (Trillo de la Danta) nearby and a tour of Corcovado National Park (1.5 hour boat ride away). We saw an amazing variety of animals and learned about the history of the Osa Peninsula from our guides. Both areas are vastly different in their history and animals, so we recommend doing both! We also enjoyed a horse-back ride to Rio Clara, about 1 hour there and back with a break for swimming in the river. The walk into town (Agujitas) is a really enjoyable 1.5 hour walk and a good place to buy groceries later in your trip (we bought enough for a few days when we first come through town). You could also have Pablo and Lucia send someone to shop for you, but we enjoyed walking the bayside trail. The Scarlet Macaw Cafe (known as a "Soda") is a great place to eat local food and also makes good smoothies, so if you run out of groceries and don't want to get more, you'll still eat very well. The beach is a great place to relax, bring your snorkeling gear to see some of the tropical fish that congregate around the rocks off shore. The surf is rough and not good for small children. Also, Capuchin Monkeys could be found every evening at the point just south of the house eating mangos (which are still not ripe in early April). Things to be aware of: There are no screens, and so you will be sharing your house with the occasional flying ant or mosquito in the evening. You'll also have to pick up a crab or two and relocate them outside, but this is part of the charm of the place. This is a great place for folks who really want to experience the jungle, but probably not so good for people that want to wall off nature with glass windows and A/C! You do have to keep the kitchen clean if you don't want ants visiting. The Capuchin monkeys will also raid the kitchen if you leave food out, but Lucia and Pablo provide monkey-proof boxes to keep everything safe. Highly recommended!!
Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Awesome cultural experience!
We loved this home. It was open to the out doors, similar to many homes in the area. The wood finish and decore made us feel like we were living the life style of other Costa Ricans in this area. It was beautifuly hand crafted. Lucia and Palo helped us sign up for different activities, and were helpful in any way they could be. The house was perfectly positioned out of town, but close enough to enjoy Cano Island, Corcovado, and many other Drake Bay excursion. We will definitely recommend this beautiful home to all of our friends and family. Thank you for sharing your beautiful oasis!
Séjour de 9 nuits en février 2019

10/10 Excellent

Albert G.

Rainforest dream!
We stayed at this house for a week in December 2018, and what a treat! It was built and is owned by 2 conservation biologists (Pablo and Lucia) who live right nearby. Their love of the rainforest and the ocean, as well as an artistic sensibility, inspired the location and construction of this amazing house. It’s spacious and airy, and truly open to the outdoors, as there is no glass in any of the windows! That means that the sounds of the ocean and of the jungle are always with you. The kitchen is well-equipped, and Pablo and Lucia are happy to help out if you need anything. The house is very close to a swimming beach. This is one of those beautiful postcard tropical beaches, with coconut palms leaning out from the jungle. The beach feels like your own private secret, because there is hardly ever another soul there. One cool feature of this area is that there is a footpath that runs along the shore, partly in the trees and partly on the sand. This means that you can walk south, about 40 minutes to the Rio Claro and beyond to San Josecito Beach, or about 1 hour to the north to Agujitas, if you need to pick up some groceries. If you like wildlife, you’ll love this house, where you can see scarlet macaws, toucans and monkeys right from the house. Indeed, the capuchin monkeys are likely to pay you a visit to see if you have been careless and left any food out! Also nearby is a tiny family restaurant called the “Soda Lapa Roja” (Scarlet Macaw) that can serve you a delicious Costa Rican meal at any time of day, and with delicious “batidos” (fruitshakes). The location is also perfect for visiting the wildlife wonders of Corcovado Park and Cano Island. A guide, Gustavo, can also take you on a lovely wildlife hike and river swim in virgin rainforest just a mile away (Trillo de la Danta). Other possible activities include bioluminescent plankton night swims, floats down the Rio Claro, and ziplining. If you like fishing, Pablo and Lucia can hook you up with a local who’ll take you out. If you are cost-conscious, be aware that transport from the airport will cost you $100 round-trip, and that there is a $30/day surcharge at house for each guest above 2. So, what else can I say? The owners are lovely people; there is great wifi; the showers have hot water; and bottled drinking water is supplied. But basically, this is just a dream spot, and we miss it every day – Pura Vida!
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2018