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Réfrigérateur, micro-ondes, four, plaque de cuisson
Restauration extérieure
Terrasse/Patio
Terrasse/Patio
Plage, chaises longues, serviettes de plage

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10 sur 10
Exceptionnel

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4 chambres4 salles de bain8 personnes409 m²

Équipements populaires

  • Parking disponible
  • Lave-linge
  • Barbecue
  • Climatisation
  • Cuisine
  • Sèche-linge

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Bahia Drake, Puntarenas
  • Playa Danta
    ‪15 min à pied‬
  • Playa San Josecito (plage)
    ‪25 min à pied‬
  • Plage de la baie de Drake
    ‪95 min en voiture‬
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪151 min en voiture‬

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Casa Nirvanita - Un petit bijou biologique au bord de la mer

Casa Nirvanita est la maison principale de Nirvanita de Osa, le petit bijou biologique de notre famille depuis 35 ans. La maison est située en face de la plage, dans la dernière crique au sud-ouest de Drake Bay, sur la côte sud du Pacifique du Costa Rica.
Nirvanita de Osa est une belle propriété de 23 hectares (57 acres), qui bénéficie de 440 mètres de bord de mer et de 4 ruisseaux clairs qui coulent de la ferme à la mer toute l'année (3 sont nés sur la propriété).

Il y a environ 3 hectares (7,5 hectares) d'arbres fruitiers variés, dont la mangue, le ramboutan, le carambole, le mamey, le zapote colombien, 2 types de fruit à pain, la pomme d'eau malaisienne, l'Arazá, la fruta milagrosa, 3 types de bananes, les oranges, les noix de cajou, 5 types de noix de coco; et d'autres cultures.(La disponibilité dépend de la période de l'année et de la compétition faunique);
Il y a des jardins tropicaux matures et environ 3 hectares de forêt tropicale secondaire vieille de 50 ans. Le reste est composé d'une partie de la célèbre forêt tropicale primaire de la péninsule d'Osa (réputée pour être l'une des plus hautes du monde) qui est reliée au parc national du Corcovado à quelques kilomètres de là.

La maison qui fait environ 410 M2; a été conçu par nous et notre architecte pour fournir un abri simple, spacieux, ouvert et luxueux, qui se fond dans le cadre magnifique et fonctionne bien avec l'océan, les arbres environnants et les ruisseaux pour rester frais et confortable.
Il dispose d'un système de climatisation naturel par refroidissement par brouillard d'eau sur le toit que nous utilisons rarement, car la maison reste fraîche des brises de l'océan qui la traversent et des grands arbres qui l'entourent et l'ombragent.

C'est une maison unique en bord de mer située à 70 mètres du sable de la plage de Las Caletas, et idéalement située pour toutes les autres plages, îles, parcs et toutes les autres aventures disponibles à Drake Bay et Bahia Ballena.

La maison a au premier étage la cuisine, le salon et les salles à manger et une salle de bain complète. au deuxième étage, vous trouverez les 3 chambres avec un lit king et 2 lits queen et une salle de bain complète privée sur chacune, qui ont une très belle vue sur l'océan ou la forêt depuis chaque chambre. (il y a 2 grands lits qui peuvent être utilisés dans toutes les chambres)

Il est alimenté par une combinaison de micro-hydro et solaire depuis de nombreuses années, mais il a récemment été connecté au réseau pour le secours et le stockage d'énergie.

Notre maison est ouverte, avec seulement des demi-murs (qui peuvent être fermés) et pas de moustiquaires (même si tous les lits ont des auvents en filet de qualité que nous devons rarement utiliser). Dans l'ensemble, notre maison fait partie intégrante de l'environnement naturel.
Les amoureux de la nature adorent notre maison, mais si vous n'êtes pas à l'aise avec les grands espaces, ce n'est probablement pas le lieu de vacances pour vous.

C'est un endroit pour se déconnecter, (il y a un téléphone portable et internet 3g mais il est disponible 70-90% du temps et parfois lent),

Casa Nirvanita est un endroit pour pratiquer ou s'entraîner dans une Hammockologie sérieuse, se détendre, se détendre et profiter de la paix, de la beauté naturelle et de la sérénité.

Il y a quelques kayaks pour votre plaisir. (1 simple, 1 double) et 2 planches de stand up paddle.

Nous pouvons vous aider à organiser des visites comme: équitation, canopée et tyrolienne à travers la forêt, promenades nocturnes en forêt, bateaux et guides pour vous emmener observer les baleines et les dauphins, vers les parcs nationaux du Corcovado ou d'Isla del Caño, la pêche sportive ou l'un des autres activités ludiques et d'aventure disponibles dans la région.

La péninsule d'Osa a été appelée par certains botanistes les «Galapagos de la Méso-Amérique» en raison de sa grande diversité d'espèces végétales et animales. L'Osa a probablement beaucoup plus de secrets à révéler sur sa flore et sa faune, car seulement environ 75% des espèces qui existeraient ici ont été enregistrées.

Avec son climat unique, contrairement à celui de n'importe quelle autre zone sur des centaines de kilomètres dans toutes les directions, The Osa abrite jusqu'à 500 espèces d'arbres différentes dont au moins 4 espèces n'existent que dans la péninsule d'Osa, ce qui rend très important de garder la forêt intacte .

La péninsule d'Osa possède la plus grande étendue d'une forêt tropicale humide de plaine sur la côte pacifique d'Amérique centrale et est réputée pour avoir l'une des plus hautes forêts tropicales humides du monde.

La péninsule d'Osa est l'un des endroits les plus diversifiés du monde sur le plan biologique. Abritant plus de 375 espèces d'oiseaux (dont plusieurs espèces endémiques), il abrite la plus grande population d'aras écarlates d'Amérique centrale, 117 espèces de reptiles et plus de 10 000 espèces d'insectes.

Des troupeaux d'aras, toucans, perroquets, singes de quatre types différents, coatis, kinkajous, agoutis et paresseux peuvent être vus souvent.

Les pécaris, et de temps en temps même les chats de la jungle (comme les pumas, les jaguarundis, les ocelots et très rarement les jaguars) peuvent être repérés par l'observateur attentif.

Drake Bay

Drake Bay (Bahia Drake) se trouve à l'extrémité nord de la péninsule d'Osa dans la province de Puntarenas. Probablement l'une des destinations les plus connues de la région, la petite ville d'Agujitas dans la baie était en fait l'un des endroits les plus accessibles de tout le pays depuis de nombreuses années, mais cela a changé récemment.

Il y a un petit aéroport dans la baie avec plusieurs vols quotidiens depuis San Jose et Puerto Jimenez.

Plusieurs bateaux publics quotidiens font maintenant le beau voyage de 90 minutes de Sierpe le matin vers 11h00 et 1, vers 15h00.

L'accès routier à la baie depuis le Golfo Dulce est long mais beau et passable toute l'année.

Vous pouvez faire une excursion d'une journée à Drake Bay, mais au moins 2-7 jours sont recommandés.

Après avoir été «découverte» par Sir Francis Drake en 1579 lors de sa circumnavigation du globe, Drake Bay est devenue la porte d'entrée de l'île Isla del Caño et du parc national du Corcovado.

Il existe de nombreuses activités de plein air dans la région, notamment le kayak de mer, le canoë-rivière, l'équitation, la randonnée, le surf, la natation, la plongée en apnée, la plongée sous-marine et les tyroliennes. L'observation des oiseaux et la photographie sont également très populaires autour de la baie et des plages. L'île de Caño offre certaines des meilleures plongées en apnée et plongée sous-marine de tout le Costa Rica.

Nirvanita de Osa est probablement la propriété en bord de mer la plus belle et la plus privée de Drake Bay.

Le parc national de Marino Ballena tient son nom des baleines à bosse qui migrent ici chaque année pour s'accoupler et vêler leurs petits dans les eaux chaudes, avant de retourner dans les eaux glaciales du nord ou du sud. Cette espèce de baleine est appelée bosse pour la façon dont elle cambre le dos à la surface avant de plonger.

Les baleines de l'hémisphère sud sont ici d'août à octobre, et les baleines de l'hémisphère nord viennent plus tard et restent plus longtemps de décembre à avril.

Le chant de la baleine à bosse est un phénomène très unique dans la nature. Le mâle émet une mélodie de séries de sons uniques qui ressemblent à des instruments de musique. Le mâle peut chanter pendant près de 15 minutes, et lorsque sa chanson est terminée, il répète généralement la chanson presque exactement la même pendant parfois jusqu'à une heure. Ces merveilleuses chansons voyageront à travers l'océan sur plusieurs kilomètres, donc ce comportement fascinant peut être entendu en nageant, en faisant de la plongée en apnée ou en plongeant dans le parc national de Marino Ballena, le parc national du Corcovado et la baie de Drake.

Au cours de ces deux saisons distinctes d'observation des baleines de Drake Bay chaque année, vous pouvez voir et interagir avec certaines des diverses belles baleines et dauphins qui migrent vers les eaux chaudes autour de Drake Bay pour vêler leurs petits. De nombreuses baleines à bosse dans le monde sont conçues ou nées dans les eaux de la péninsule d'Osa.

Les observations de baleines sont courantes dans les eaux de la région d'Osa à Puerto Jimenez dans la partie sud de la péninsule. Les mois d'observation maximaux des baleines sont de janvier à avril, suivis de près par juillet à octobre. Les eaux riches en nutriments et chaudes de la péninsule d'Osa attirent également les cachalots, les globicéphales, les rorquals de Bryde, les orques et les faux orques.

De grandes écoles de dauphins avec de nombreuses espèces peuvent être vues jouer dans les eaux du parc, de Drake Bay, du Golfo Dulce et du plateau continental proche.

Parc national du Corcovado:

LE MAGAZINE FORBES A NOMMÉ LE PARC NATIONAL DE CORCOVADO COMME UN DES «TOP 10 DES PLUS BEAUX PARCS DU MONDE»

Le parc national du Corcovado de 41 000 hectares est connu comme le joyau de la couronne du système des parcs nationaux du Costa Rica. Il protège 13 habitats écologiques majeurs dont une forêt montagnarde, qui couvre plus de la moitié du parc, une forêt de nuages, située dans la région la plus élevée, richement peuplée de chênes et de fougères arborescentes, des forêts marécageuses, inondées pratiquement toute l'année, un forêt de yolillo, dominée par les palmiers, un marais de mangrove, situé sur les estuaires des rivières Corcovado, Llorona et Sirena, et un marécage herbacé d'eau douce. Les terres du parc abritent quelque 500 espèces d'arbres, soit l'équivalent d'un quart de toutes les espèces d'arbres du Costa Rica. Le parc national du Corcovado contient environ 140 espèces de mammifères, environ 375 espèces d'oiseaux, 117 espèces d'amphibiens et de reptiles, 40 types de poissons d'eau douce, et on estime qu'il y a environ 6 000 types d'insectes. Les quatre espèces de singes costaricains peuvent être vues dans le parc, y compris le singe écureuil en voie de disparition, le capucin à face blanche, le hurleur à manteau et le singe araignée. Les autres mammifères comprennent le paresseux à deux et trois doigts, le tamandua du nord, le fourmilier soyeux, les agoutis, les tayras et le coatimundi. Il existe une grande variété d'espèces d'oiseaux avec des trogons, des hérons tigres, des guans, des faucons, des tanagers, des perroquets, des toucans et deux espèces distinctes d'ara. Les quatre espèces de tortues de mer qui nichent au Costa Rica visitent également les plages du Corcovado. Plus de 40 espèces de grenouilles, y compris des variétés d'arbres aux yeux rouges, de pluie, de verre, de dink et de poison, des dizaines de serpents, y compris une variété de boas, et le maître de brousse, 28 espèces de lézards et plus de 100 espèces de papillons appellent l'Osa Maison de la péninsule.

(Au fait: nous recherchons également d'éventuels partenaires ou investisseurs pour développer soigneusement la propriété au cas où vous pourriez être intéressé.)
Lors de votre séjour dans cette maison de vacances, vous ne serez qu'à quelques minutes à pied de Playa Danta. Cette maison de vacances comprend des équipements et services comme l'accès Wi-Fi à Internet gratuit et une cuisine.
  • Maison climatisée avec une cuisine, une machine à laver et 4 salles de bain
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • À 6,4 km de Parc national Corcovado et à 6,5 km de Cocalito
Cette maison de vacances offre une myriade de prestations appréciables comme des barbecues et un jardin. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Responsable de l’hébergement

Germán Llano or Clara Fernandez

Langues parlées

Anglais et espagnol

Services et équipements

Plage

  • Sur la plage
  • Serviettes de plage
  • Transats de plage

Piscine/spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit

Parking et transports

  • Voiture non exigée
  • Parking sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
  • Bouilloire électrique
  • Cafetière ou bouilloire
  • Épices
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • Machine à glaçons
  • Mixeur
  • Moulin à café
  • Plaque de cuisson
  • Réfrigérateur

Restauration

  • Table à manger

Chambres

  • 4 chambres
  • Canapé-lit
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 4 salles de bain
  • Baignoire ou douche
  • Douche
  • Papier toilette
  • Savon
  • Serviettes fournies

Espaces de vie

  • Cheminée
  • Salle de séjour
  • Table à manger

Divertissements

  • Livres

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue
  • Jardin

Buanderie

  • Laverie automatique à proximité
  • Machine à laver

Confort

  • Climatisation

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie non admis

Accessibilité

  • Espaces fumeurs prévus
  • Remarque de l’hôte : Outside the house

Services et équipements

  • Coffre-fort

Points forts de l’endroit

  • À la campagne
  • Près de l’océan
  • Près de la baie
  • Sur le front de mer

Activités

  • Bateau
  • Équipements de sports nautiques
  • Kayak
  • Alpinisme à proximité
  • Balades à la découverte de la faune à proximité
  • Bateau à moteur à proximité
  • Canoë à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Excursions écologiques à proximité
  • Kayak à proximité
  • Natation à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Observation de baleines à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Plongée avec tuba à proximité
  • Plongée sous-marine à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée à pied ou à vélo à proximité
  • Voile 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)

Informations générales

  • Jardin
  • Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 409 mètres carrés

Conditions

Arrivée

Arrivée : 15 h 00
Âge minimum pour l'enregistrement : 21 ans

Départ

Départ avant 10 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.
  • Remarque de l’hôte : caution with children, open sides dstairs 3 levels

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 autorisés sur place
Note du propriétaire : Within reason
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 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 Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea

Avis

10

Exceptionnel

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 36 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 2 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 0 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 38.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 0 avis sur 38.

10/10

Propreté

Avis

10/10 Excellent

STEVE H., LAKEWOOD

Les points forts : Propreté
Beautiful Slice of Heaven
Casa Nirvanita is a very special place! It's set back into the jungle yet steps away from the beach. It is both relaxing yet exciting to be so close to the wildlife of the jungle. Beauty is everywhere you look from the breathtaking colors of the flower all around to the different shades of green in the jungle, to the quiet sandy beach. Our favorite part was hearing the pounding surf of the ocean wherever we were in the house! Clara & German were so kind & helpful. They are both sweet souls, & it's evident they love their home & wanted us to feel the same. & we did fall in love with it! They set up our excursions for us & made sure we had everything we needed. They were close by when we needed something but not so close we felt smothered. The house was equipped with everything we needed for the 5 nights we were there. We were picked up at the airport & taken to the store to get our groceries for the week. It was easy & worked out well. It was hard to leave, it was such a memorable week. We will try to bring some of the restful, peaceful time we had there back with us! Thank you German & Clara for sharing your beautiful home with us & for being such thoughtful hosts! We will not forget you!
Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S., Owen Sound, Canada

Les points forts : Propreté
Paradise
I travelled with my husband, 2 kids (4 +10), brother, girlfriend & 13 yr old son. The house is a gem. Well protected but absolutely open. Loved sleeping to the sounds of the waves rolling in, the birds/frogs/cicadas... Monkeys, toucans, macaws, crabs, marine toads, frogs... all right there on the property. The beach is amazing and water incredibly warm. Our boys spent many hours just tumbling in the waves every day. The property is right on the drake bay trail so you can do day trips from here in either direction. We also did day trips to Corcavado & Cano island - both of which were amazing. We would have loved to have done a night hike but unfortunately it had to be cancelled - we went out every night on our own to try to spot nighttime creatures - spiders, frogs, and crabs. We had pre-ordered food to be delivered to the house and were very happily surprised to receive everything we asked for and really good quality too! Drake Bay has lots of supplies available too. And there was no shortage of mangos and fruits all around to make delicious smoothies with. We rented a Toyota landcruiser from Nomad America in San Jose and drove ourselves to the property - it took ~7 hours. The conditions of the road were no problem but the last 2 hours are bumpy and we were glad to arrive before sunset. This made for a long trip but we were happy to have our own car there to explore with. One drawback was not having a dryer (or washer - less of an issue as we brought a bar of detergent to hand wash some stuff which was fine). We went in May which is the start of the rainy season. There is a drying station which works well when the sun is out, but sometimes takes a few days! I would highly recommend bringing mostly quick-dry clothing and bringing enough changes without relying on reusing as much. We did get some bug bites particularly at dusk but honestly the bugs weren't bad (coming from Canada where black flies/moskitos terrorize spring/summer nights!). Avon skin so soft oil spray did seem to help with the noseeums. We used the provided bug nets on the beds at night. The house breathes incredibly well and there are fans in nearly every room. The hot water is in limited supply but who needs a hot shower in that hot climate? You want to cool off anyways! German and Clara were amazing. I wish we could have spent more time hearing about the history of the house and property. This place is not for everyone, but it was exactly what we wanted!
Séjour de 9 nuits en mai 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hock L.

Les points forts : Propreté
True Nirvana!
Casa Nivanita is an exceptional house set on an extraordinary property. Every detail of the house has been designed with both beauty and environmental awareness in mind. It provided our family of six (two children) a perfect haven for relaxation and access to beach play. The nearby trails are home to tropical plants, animals, streams and amazing vistas. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
Séjour de 5 nuits en avril 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rudi B., Boulder, Colorado

Les points forts : Propreté
Peaceful family retreat with new found family!
We are ready to return! We are so fortunate to have found Nirvanita, German, Clara, and everyone! We were treated as family and had the most wonderful stay at their magical retreat. We are a family of seven, with 5 kids between 11-17. We were all awed by the wildlife, the working farm and ecological oasis, the beautiful beach, and our lovely hosts. Thank you, Clara and German!
Séjour de 10 nuits en mars 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Les points forts : Propreté
Absolutely amazing place
Experience life in the tropical forest with the sound of the surf. Definitely for the travelers that want to get off the beaten path, but not for ones that are looking for the luxury resort experience. It will be an experience you will never forget. The trip by road or boat is an adventure it’s self. Expect a few frogs, lizards and insects to pass through. The place is beautifully designed and well equipped. Beach and water is great for swimming. Need to spend at least 4 nights to allow for enough time for you to settle into the lifestyle. Their is a trail that runs the length of the peninsula at the edge of the beach. Great for day hikes or getting to town. A boat ride to the nature preserve and hike with a local guide is also a must.
Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Les points forts : Propreté
Beauty and magic
Beauty and magic. First, the hosts, German and Clara. Columbian expats who began creating this paradise 40 years ago. They are warm, fascinating, gracious, and unforgettable. The house is like nothing we have ever experienced and hard to describe. It looks and functions like a luxury house - tile and hardwood, much of it from one giant tree German had hauled down from the surrounding mountains. Full refrigerator/freezer, oven, stovetop, coffeemaker, microwave. . .multiple sitting areas, bedrooms, bathrooms. But other than bathrooms and bedrooms, no doors. And no windows. Which means you are really in the rainforest. And because you're 100 feet from the an essentially private beach that's as beautiful as any other we saw in Costa Rica, you can hear the sound of rain on the big, rubbery leaves of the trees and the sound of waves all at once. Like a mashup of the beach and rainforest scenes on Calm.com. Mindblowing and deeply relaxing. The property is part of a primary rainforest, complete with its own waterfall, countless fruit trees, ginger, heliconia, giant trees hundreds of years old. One morning, we woke up to see a troop of whitefaced monkeys swinging around and eating from a fruit tree right outside our bedroom. Another evening, we watched a pair of scarlet macaws perch and eat. Another afternoon, we walked down the beach path that runs right outside the house, stretches for dozens of miles, and serves as the highway for getting around Drake Bay. Within 10 minutes, we came across a large troop of spider monkeys and then an even larger troop of whiteface monkeys. It was like we had parachuted into a David Attenborough nature documentary. And that's just the stuff we did around the house. One day we hiked 20 kilometers near San Pedrillo in Corcovado with Carlos, a Costa Rican turned US Army Ranger, turned naturalist and spiritual guide. Another day we went to Sirena with Sandro, a Corcovado native, who has helped reinvent the local economy as an ecotourism hub after much of the Cost Rican meat industry collapsed and his family had to hunt and forage to survive. One evening we went on a night hike across the Casa Nirvanita property with Gustavo to spot snakes, frogs and other creepy crawlies. German and Clara arranged almost all of it. I could keep writing, but I'll exhaust your patience. If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this is it.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee N., Leavenworth

Les points forts : Propreté
Tropical Paradise with a spectacular home.
First off the owners, Clara and Germán are absolutely a joy to have as your owner/hosts. They are so helpful in assisting with any arrangements you may need. They arranged for the Corcovado tour boat to stop on the beach in front of the house and pick us up and drop us off so we didn't have to drive into town. The beach is lovely and quiet and was safe for swimming while we were staying there. The Custom built timber house is truly custom, with a main floor that has the lounging areas, kitchen/dining all in a open design with no doors or windows and the upstairs has the bedrooms with their own full bathrooms. All the bedrooms and baths have doors and are open with no windows so the breeze can flow through. We had a wonderful time staying there and meeting Clara and Germán and highly recommend it!
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2020

10/10 Excellent

Werner G.

Les points forts : Propreté
Delightful experience
Casa Nirvanita is set close to a beautiful beach cove and for us was one of serenity, relaxation, mystery and remoteness. The 4 of us had a fantastic experience, swimming in the safe waters of the beach cove, hiking from the property, listening to the surf, swinging in the hammocks, walking the property with Herman and Clara learning about the flora and fauna and watching the nightly sunset from the beach. Chairs included. My brother in law was worried about the house being open to the elements which proved to be no worry but a delight. There were no insects to speak of. Herman and Clara were warm and welcoming hosts that shared their love of the place. A favorite memory besides meeting our hosts was the Morpho butterflies that would float down the stream and waterfall behind the house. The property not only has easy access to various activities by boat pickup but the coast trail to the Corcovado National Park is outside the gate along the beach in front of the house. We would come again in a heartbeat
Séjour de 5 nuits en février 2020

10/10 Excellent

Basil S.

Les points forts : Propreté
Fantastic home in paradise with the most amazing and welcoming hosts
Everything about this trip was incredible for me, my wife and three girls (10, 9, 9) First, the home. Casa Nirvanita simply could not have been more wonderful. I’ve never seen anything of it’s kind, mixing immersion in a rainforest on the edge of a pristine beach with all the comforts and stunning architecture. You can chill around the house and beach or chose epic adventures Second, the environs and epic adventures. The beach was simply the best we saw in Drake Bay and we basically had it to ourselves. It also became the gateway to excursions all around the area (Cano island snorkeling, hikes into the rainforest, walks to the village, horseback rides, zip lines, etc). And there is nothing in CR like Drake Bay— the best of the best and wild! Lastly, and most importantly, were the hosts. Germán and Clara are magical, warm and special people who truly care about making the world a better place— and they clearly have, having already led such meaningful lives. They went above and beyond to help with logistics of the trip and the excursions. And we feel fortunate to have spent “Mañana Standard Time” (credit German) with them over drinks, tours of their land, and talks on the beach. My girls had tears when we left— a sure sign of a meaningful stay. We hope to return very soon. Gracias Germán y Clara!
Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Closest thing to paradise
As long as you have the right expectations, Casa Nirvanita is a fantastic, one-of-a-kind experience. My wife and I have been in Costa Rica for a little more than a year, and we have been fortunate to see a lot of this amazing country. On most of our trips we have stayed in VRBO homes where we could easily walk to restaurants and shops. Casa Nirvanita is not that. It is an incredible house on an indescribably beautiful, secluded beach on Drake Bay. There are no restaurants or shops nearby, and very few people. Mostly just you and the jungle and the beach. The house is beautiful and unique. There are no doors, other than in the interior, for the bedrooms and bathrooms. It has a nice, big kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals. The bedrooms are comfortable, and the fans provide enough breeze that we didn't miss having A/C. Because the walls are open to the outside, bugs are free to come and go, and the bug nets over the beds are a necessity. The master bedroom looks out toward the water, with beautiful trees that attract toucans and macaws in the morning. Listening to the waves crash on the beach is a perfect way to fall asleep. we came to Drake Bay by boat from Sierpe. It's a 45 min ride through an estuary lined with mangroves, then 20 more min on the ocean. We told the boat driver that we were going to Casa Nirvanita and they dropped us off on the beach in front of the house. The owners, Germán and Clara, met us on the beach with staff members who carried all our stuff to the house. Germán and Clara live in their own house on the property. They are wonderful people who will be as engaged in your stay as you want them to be. I traded several emails with Germán before our visit. He took us on a couple walks around the property and told us about the interesting history of how they came to own it. A couple tips if you will be staying at Casa Nirvanita: - Arrange your visit to Corcovado well in advance. (I was too late) - Bring soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. We had not brought soap or shampoo, and ended up borrowing some from Clara. A suggestion for Germán and Clara would be to keep a supply on hand. We stayed 3 days and loved it. Germán arranged for the boat to come pick us up, and on the morning we were leaving we got a special treat. Several baby tortoises had hatched and were struggling to cross the beach to the water. It was a perfect end to a perfect 3 days in paradise.
Séjour de 3 nuits en janvier 2020

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN L.

Great wildlife experience, front yard is amazing!
Magical family vacations, sharing life with Ara macaw, monkey , toucan, colibri etc... Amazing beach steps from the house!
Séjour de 6 nuits en avril 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

A one of a kind experience . . . .
If you are looking for an adventure, beautiful garden surroundings and ocean views with a personable Tico hospitality, this is the place to stay. Clara and German made good on their #1 objective to see that we had a delightful and trouble free stay. Osa Peninsula is an activity paradise. Clara made all the arrangements with knowledgeable experience and downright entertaining guides. We took advantage of a night walk checking out creepy crawly creatures and poisonous toads ( don’t worry they don’t attack humans), snorkeling at Cano Island seeing schools of Jack fish, a day trip to the Corcovado Sirena entrance spotting all four local monkeys, zip lines across 13 platforms in the primary and secondary rain forest, and a hike up a river to a majestic waterfall topped by an onsite lunch with fresh pineapple juice and pan fried carp. The day trips include lunch and the kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals and recuperating from the day’s adventures in the beauty of their spacious casa. It is an experience of a lifetime. Coming from the desert and acclimating to the humidity was a challenge, but the fans and open air design make you comfortable. All so amazing. Many thanks to Clara and German. Pura Vida.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2017

10/10 Excellent

carmen g.

Came as strangers...left as friends
We stayed at Casa Nirvanita for 10 absolutely wonderful days. This was our second trip to the Drake Bay area and we will definitely will becoming back next year. Unlike other places we have stayed in the past, Casa Nirvanita more than exceeded our expectations. First and foremost German and Clara were outstanding hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. One of the many highlights of our trip was getting to know them over fresh grilled fish and drinks. Their advise on provisions, transportation arrangements and activities were all excellent. The house was beautiful, comfortable and very functional. We enjoyed the cool breezes in the master bedroom, the multiple hammocks and the very well organized kitchen. The beach was only 50 meters from the house and was beautiful and usually private. We used Casa Nirvanita as our hub for several day trips to include snorkeling at Cano Island, fishing with Captain Willy on the Reel Escape and hikes through the national park to Rio Claro and Drake Bay. On days we didn't have activities planned we enjoyed relaxing on the beach or fishing from the kayak provided by German. Highly recommend fishing with Captain Willy early in your trip, as we brought home enough fish to feed a small village. Also had good luck fishing from the kayak on the rocks 100 yards off the beach. Be sure to ask German to show you their whole property. We felt it was even more beautiful than the Corcovado National Park. German is a wealth of knowledge on the local flora of the region. We came as strangers and left as friends. So looking forward to next year at Casa Nirvanita!!
Séjour de 10 nuits en février 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C., Victoria BC

A great escape
As a group of friends we loved the location. German and Clara were fabulous hosts. Highly recommend. Loved the isolation and the beach.

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

Casa Nirvanita is true Pura Vida!
What a spectacular setting for a family vacation! We were treated like family by the owners German and Clara. They greeted us on arrival to the beach on our boat taxi. The beautiful open house sits in the trees next to the beach. They had fresh tropical flowers from the yard placed throughout the house. You awaken to the sounds of the waves and birds each morning. There are a pair of tucans that frequent one of the trees right outside the master bedroom. You can see the ocean from the bedroom upstairs. From the main level you see the many tropical flowers and can listen to the waves from one of the hammocks in the house (that is where our two teenage kids spent a lot of their time). Hummingbirds would routinely fly through the house in the morning. I sat on the beach after we arrived and a family of monkeys played on the beach right next to me The owners (who live in the original house next door) graciously helped us with setting up tours of the area. They even set up a last minute horseback trip on the beach Christmas day for my wife and daughter. The guide came to the house on the beach and they left from there. The tours basically leave from the house. They pick you up by boat from a landing area just up the beach or to the zip line by 4wd road a short hike up the beach the other way. Snorkeling on Cano island was fun but don't expect to see much coral like in Belize. We had a great guide, Gabriel, from Pirate cove that took us around Corcovado on 2 hikes with lunch on the beach and swimming under a waterfall. The zipline tour up the hill was definitely worth doing. The logistics of getting groceries and us to the house was made possible by German and Clara. They arranged for a car to pick us up at the runway in Drake Bay. We drove across a river to town. Stopped at a small grocery (buy more food than you think you will need since very challenging to get to store again) while the driver waited then took the car to the beach to a boat waiting for us. The boat then took us 10 minutes up the coast to the house where our gracious hosts greeted us and people helped us with our luggage and food from the beach. Thank you again German and Clara for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2016

8/10 Bien

Courtney P.

Beautiful and remote
When people ask us about our honeymoon here I tell them it was a Jungle of an experience! Beautiful and remote. The owners were extremely nice, inviting, and full of information. Loved their little kitten! The listing should include exactly what it would take to get to the property, my husband and I had to pay an extra $600 between changing flights and booking extra hotels to get to the property. Up front, if you fly into SJO it takes about a 5 hours drive, then an 1 1/2 boat ride. All of which should be taken over two days because of the time boats run. The property was beautiful, very clean, and magical! We only had two issues: hot water (understandable because it's solar heating and we came during the overcast/rainy season,) and there was a huge ant problem. The house is an open concept with no windows so it is hard to avoid this issue, but it made sleeping at night and keeping food in the kitchen difficult. The owners were the loveliest people! We received a tour of the farm and all the beautiful trees they planted, the streams, and the fruits! I would recommend this house to travelers looking to disconnect like we wanted. It is very close to a National Park and must be even more enjoyable during the summer season! Hiking shoes are a MUST! be prepared to do a lot of walking to get into town and bring extra food supplies. We enjoyed cooking every night and having our own meals with a twist of Costa Rican flare!
Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2016

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Unique and wonderful house on the edge of the rainforest
Having traveled a fair amount the world, I can honestly say this is one of the nicest places I've stayed. First off has to be your hosts, German, Clara and Regulo. Truly lovely people - one of the highlights of our stay was when we invited them for a glass of wine and just had a lovely evening chatting and exchanging stories. They were there to help with everything and yet never felt intrusive. If the world had more German and Clara's in it - it would be a happier place! And Regulo was a great guide for a night walk into the forest, and even found us a boa constrictor on the farm to look at on our last morning! Then the house - which is beautiful. It really is a one of a kind, and very comfortable in every respect, with a well laid out kitchen and everything you could need to cook, including a blender for some tropical smoothies! And finally the location - right on a lovely beach which is great for swimming, tide pooling and shell collecting. We even saw a humpback whale, jumping clean out the water, from the point just 5 minutes walk from the house. And with the jungle behind you, and a walk along the coast. We particularly loved visiting the Rio Claro Aventuras for a canoe up the river, and then a float down with a few jumps in from waterfalls along the way - the kids thought it was the best thing ever - though perhaps not suitable for very young children (ours are 9 and 11 - perfect age) and to see the turtle project. We also enjoyed a boat trip to Sirena Ranger station where we saw Tapir and three species of monkey. The road to Drake Bay from Rincon seems to have been much upgraded of late and so worth considering driving/being driven (though the boat trip from Sierpe is lovely) if that is more convenient - certainly in the dry season. Thank you, German, Clara and Regulo, for such a memorable trip to your little piece of Nirvana.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2016

10/10 Excellent

thomas h.

A slice of heaven
After hours and hours of searching hotels,bnbs and rentals within the Drake Bay area we decided on Casa Nirvanita. Thankfully we made the best choice of our whole trip! I was quite concerned about taking my 18 month old daughter and parents somewhere so 'remote', without any shops, restaurants or pretty much anything your used to in day to day life back home. Well I need not have worried as everyone fell completely in love with drake bay and Casa Nirvanita. We all agreed we have never felt so relaxed and at home in our surroundings. German and Clara were the perfect hosts, from providing valuable information before our visit to showing us some of the bay's 'hidden' treasures. It was lovely to have such interesting and engaging hosts yet be given enough privacy to feel like you owned the house. The wildlife around the house and gardens kept us interested all day and falling asleep with the waves crashing nearby really felt like heaven. German and Clara booked all our tours to Corcovado, whale watching and a night tour with a local biologist. Some of things we saw will never be forgotten. All in all, if you are considering Casa Nirvanita I suggest you book quickly. You certainly won't regret it. Thank you German and Clara for the best holiday we have ever had. Tom, Lucy & Lilija x
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2016

10/10 Excellent

Julia P., San Diego

Perfect place to experience the wildlife and beauty of the Osa Peninsula!
Our family of four had the honor of staying at Casa Nirvanita for four days (too short) on our recent trip to Costa Rica. I'm not sure where to begin to describe the unique and wonderful experience that we had -- it was truly unforgettable. First and foremost, our hosts, Herman and Clara, were so kind and helpful in making all of the necessary arrangements for our transportation to the home and our activities while we were there -- so easy. In addition, we could not have been more warmly received upon our arrival to the beach and the tour of the home -- we immediately felt welcome and knew we were embarking upon an adventure. Second, the beautiful home that was carefully designed and constructed by Herman and Clara is a remarkable balance between the natural surroundings and the creature comforts that we are accustomed to. To give one example, we spent countless hours watching the capuchin monkeys and birds directly outside the master bedroom -- they were so close in proximity and completely unimpeded by our presence. Overall, the home (including the beds and wide variety of hammocks) was very comfortable and easy to settle into -- we were thankful for the extra fans during our stay due to the heat. As has been noted in other reviewers, we also did not have any issues with the bugs or any unwanted critters in the house, but much like camping, you should be prepared for some at night with the lights on. Third, Drake's Bay and the Osa Peninsula offer many activities and opportunities to explore. During our short time there, we did a snorkeling trip to Cano Island (wonderful!), a guided tour in Corcovado National Park (where we saw lots of wildlife including, most remarkably, a tapir on the beach that came within a few feet of where we were standing), a hike along the beach to Rio Claro (where we also went swimming) and to another beach where we did a little more snorkeling, and a wonderful tour of the farm that Herman provided. The tour of the farm is a must -- it was fascinating to learn about the evolution of the farm over the years and the number of different species of trees that currently being cultivated. Couple of pointers for other visitors - pack light (it will make it much easier to make the transition from taxi to beach), you really don't need much at Casa Nirvanita; if you travel during the time when it is hot and dry, bring the essentials to combat the effects of heat exhaustion and dehydration; and stay longer than four days!
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2016

8/10 Bien

Jon W., Hampton VA

Awesome place!
6 of us recently spent 8 nights at Nirvanita de Osa and we had an awesome time! First up, the reason for 'only' 4 stars out of 5: heat! Yes, we went to Costa Rica in the hot, dry season; and we were expecting that, but a couple more fans for use in the stuffy house (at night) would have been appreciated. That out of the way, this place is amazing and wonderful! The wide open design (not a piece of glass, or screens or even doors) is remarkable and not a problem comfortable living, despite the fact this place is very much in the jungle and on the edge of the sea. A fully fenced yard must keep the larger critters out, and the bugs were never a problem for us. After dark the bugs are there around the lights, but none seemed to be of the biting nature, even the very few miniscule mosquitoes I saw (compared to those we have back here in Virginia), seemed to be biters. The fact it hadn't rained in months may have helped us out here - or perhaps it was the one or two bats that cruised through the open house at dusk every night - COOL! But have no fear, mosquito netting is available for use over every bed (we didn't need, or use it). Another neat thing about the open home was our daily hummingbird visits at breakfast. They love to fly into house around breakfast time, pausing at the freshly cut flowers the owners have put out for decoration, as well as pausing (hovering) in front of the mirror in the bathroom right off the dining area. I suppose they were checking out their appearance before heading out the 'door' for work! Do trust and seek German's advise & trip/excursion arrangement guidance! He was most helpful before our arrival, and during our stay, despite his being away for a family emergency shortly after we arrived. Do consider the option of a boat transfer all the way from Sierpe on the way in. German will help you with all of the arrangements and you will not be disappointed if you choose this longer option for arrival. Do take a night jungle hike with German's biologist neighbor Lucia. It was amazing, even in the dry season when fewer bugs and critters are out. Also be sure to ask Lucia about where her secret ocean 'jacuzzi' is. You will not be disappointed. I'd tell you, but it is a secret! Do go SCUBA diving off of Cano Island. Incredible, incredible. Do take a tour in Corcovado; do go zip lining; do go on the inner tube ride down the river ending up in Drake Bay. I'll be jealous! Thank you German & Carla for an awesome vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Jan K., Liberec

memorable experience
One of the most memorable places I have ever been to. My family and a couple of friends spent there one awesome week. The house , Clara and German and all else was top notch. I can highly recommend it to anyone interested in spending their holiday off the beaten track and enjoying some unspoiled nature.
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2015

10/10 Excellent

Marla G., Vancouver

Incredible escape to Costa Rica
Our family of four (kids are 13 and 16 years old) just returned from a fantastic week at Casa Nirvanita. Although we had never been to Costa Rica before and were unsure exactly how it would all work--German & Clara, the owners-- helped us arrange all the rides and water taxis necessary to make it a seamless voyage to their piece of paradise. We flew from San Jose to Palmar Sur on a domestic flight. German and Clara had someone pick us up and take us to the local supermarket to buy supplies for the week. The store packed everything up in boxes and off we went to catch a boat ride from Sierpe down the river, into the bay and literally onto the beach at Casa Nirvanita. Casa Nirvanita is a very safe, clean and comfortable -- but totally legit -- jungle adventure in a beautiful and seemingly untouched corner of Costa Rica. The house, and farm, are clearly a labour of love. The house sits at the edge of both the jungle and beach. It's open to the sights and sounds of the jungle, but also very private. The kitchen has everything you need, including a large fridge and freezer and plenty of utensils and counter space. There are 4 sleep-inducing hammocks in the house that lend themselves to some serious siestas, and the beach out front is perfect — and virtually all yours. The water is clear, warm and perfect for swimming. The sand is soft and the views are incredible. Above all, German and Clara were exceedingly gracious and helpful hosts, ever ready with answers to our questions, a helpful hand, local knowledge, fruits to sample from their trees and great stories. They made all the arrangements for us to enjoy a snorkeling trip, a guided tour through the Corcovado National Park (bring bathing suits for a fresh water swim in the middle of the jungle) and a night walk with a local biologist — we recommend all of the above. German also guided us around the house to see their various streams and abundant fruit trees and we hiked along a well-worn walking trail (right off the beach) to Drake Bay (60-90 minute walk) through the jungle and over a neat little suspension bridge. We saw macaws, toucans, white faced monkeys, howler monkeys, toads, frogs and lots of crazy looking bugs-- but rest assured that you are comfortable and well tucked under mosquito nets in your luxurious bedrooms at night. Casa Nirvanita is exactly as advertised -- a magical slice of the Osa Peninsula and an adventure we will never forget! Marla & Josh, Vancouver, BC
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2015