A True Costa Rican Adventure: Large Pool, OceanView Sunsets Jungle Toucans

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Matapalo, Puntarenas

Linda Beach1 min walk
Matapalo Beach11 min walk
Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge14 min drive
Quepos (XQP)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Den

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sea Turtle Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Toucan Room

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Set in the jungle, above the village and beautiful beach of Matapalo on the Pacific Coast, this house invites you to have a true Costa Rican experience! Even the 4X4 road to the house is fun! Just minutes from the beach, there is an amazing 180 degree view of the ocean. Enjoy the local sightings of toucans, parrots, soaring hawks, several kinds of monkeys, coatis, blue morpho butterflies and many other wildlife visitors from the patio deck, while still being close to lots of activities and unique adventures. Have an action-packed vacation or just lie in the hammock by the pool and read.

The house has an open, comfortable feeling with tile floors and beautiful wood ceilings and doors. The kitchen, dining room and living room all open to each other and the outdoors. Ceiling fans throughout the house keep the cooler mountain air moving. Downstairs there is a master bedroom (king bed) and connected bathroom, a single bed tucked under the stairway and another full bathroom. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms (2Full, 1 twin) and sweeping views from Manuel Antonio to OSA.

As of May 2023 we are working on getting some updated photos of recent improvements like new fridge and carport and outdoor furniture. This is a family home, we are the original owners and we designed and built this house as a retirement home in 2003. Some pictures are older, some newer. The view never changes. Everything else just keeps getting upgraded.
Keywords: Villa, ocean view, mountains, animals, family, pool, beach

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Sea view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids should know how to swim if staying here.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets that go on furniture and sleep in beds.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Air conditioning is for two of the bedrooms only while occupied. Air conditioning must be turned off when you leave the house.

Trash, compost, and recycling helps keep house free of bugs. Please Discard trash recycling and compost as instructed

Four Wheel Drive 4x4 (not AWD) vehicle is mandatory. 2000cc power. Private road maintained by owners.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Savegre

Located in Savegre, this villa is in a rural area. Hacienda Baru and Titi Canopy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Parque Reptilandia and Rancho Tipico don Juan are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Matapalo, Puntarenas

What's nearby

Linda Beach - 1 min walk
Matapalo Beach - 11 min walk
Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive
Playa Dominical - 25 min drive
Manuel Antonio Beach - 53 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

La Langosta Feliz - 5 min drive
Restaurante A Kachete - 8 min walk
La Fiesta Del Chicarron - 12 min drive
El Ticanero - 11 min drive
Soda Restaurantico - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A True Costa Rican Adventure: Large Pool, OceanView Sunsets Jungle Toucans have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A True Costa Rican Adventure: Large Pool, OceanView Sunsets Jungle Toucans pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A True Costa Rican Adventure: Large Pool, OceanView Sunsets Jungle Toucans?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A True Costa Rican Adventure: Large Pool, OceanView Sunsets Jungle Toucans?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A True Costa Rican Adventure: Large Pool, OceanView Sunsets Jungle Toucans located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Linda Beach and Matapalo Beach. Playa Hatillo and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Daniel D.

4 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountaintop Gem

This property has a beautiful view of the ocean and stunning sunsets. The nearby beach is beautiful and full of monkeys in the treetops. Every night we had visits from parrots, toucans and vultures. We were there for 3 weeks. It is a great location for exploring Dominical, Quepos, Manuel Antonio and Uvita. There are a few great restaurants within 5 minutes of the property. The host lives on the property and was very responsive to our needs.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and relaxing

This property was perfect for a quiet getaway. Very quiet but close enough to town and amenities that we could enjoy both the quiet countryside and run into town for food and adventures. The bird watching from the house was also exceptional, seeing toucans, parrots, and macaws.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Elke L., Portland, Oregon, USA

3 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A unique house and view

After our 4x4 got us up the long road to the house, we were amazed by the location in the forest with wildlife around and the extensive view from on high of the ocean. The interior living space was very spacious, and several doors open up to a large patio where we ate all our meals, and a wonderful swimming pool. It's also a good part of the coast to be on, because interesting destinations are equidistant to the north and to the South. Stayed 6 days, wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

26 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Costa Rica

All I can say is the photos on the site do not do this property justice! The road up to it was definitely a challenge the first few times, but soon became 2nd nature and a fun part of the experience (60 times up and down). Our 2 month stay with visits from our daughter and son and their familes was amazing. Our grandchildren loved playing in the pool and the many excursions and adventures we experienced in Costa Rica: Manuel Antonio Park, Hacienda Baru gave us great opportunities to see wildlife. Matapalo Beach, and Dominical Beach great for swimming and surfing. Through Rafiki we did a white water rafting adventure and a kayaking experience. Daniels restaurant is a must and a cafe called Cafe Mono Longo in Domincal is amazing. (try their coconut cheesecake. Becca (her family owns the property and she manages it) was extremely gracious and helpful and gave us many recommendations. Thank you Becca for opening your home to us. It was a much needed vacation and very relaxing. Pura Vida

Stayed 55 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

22 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything We Hoped For!

This property was great for our family of 6 plus grandma. The pool was great. There are only doors going from the house to the pool, so be careful if there are young kids that can't swim. The house is up a long, steep driveway, so 4x4 is a must, like they say. But this steep hill gives the amazing views and privacy. If you are in it for the creatures, we saw parrots, toucans, vultures, hummingbirds, and capuchin monkeys all on the property. The air conditioning is in only 2 bedrooms, and it is encouraged not to run them constantly or overnight. We came to Costa Rica to be HOT, so we loved the warm nights. The owner lives next door and was available and responsive if we needed anything. The location of the house is great and centrally located. You can drive down to the closest beach in 10 minutes or go into Dominical for restaurants and groceries. We bopped down to Uvita for the day, as well, and it's close enough for a day trip to Manuel Antonio. We felt safe, happy and at home here!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Your host

We live and work in Walnut Creek, California, east of San Francisco. Two of our children and all of our grandchildren all live in the Bay Area. Our Daughter now lives on the property (in a separate house) and is the on-site property manager.

Why they chose this property

This get-a-way property allows us to enjoy an entirely different ecosystem and culture, as well as provides us a place to read and rest. We like the slow pace, but being near so many fun adventures.