Casa Linda, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Pan Dulce Beach1 min walk
King Louis Waterfall9 min drive
Playa Matapalo10 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

master suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa Linda is a 5-star ranking recipient of 12 Traveler's Choice Awards and 9 Excellence Awards. Recommended by Lonely Planet. Casa Linda is one of four beach houses making up the Casa Bambu resort property. (See the listing for Casa Bambu if Casa Linda is reserved for the dates you want.) At Casa Linda our on-site staff is available 24/7.

Costa Rica vacation rentals: there are hundreds to choose from. Yet we are told again and again that Casa Linda and our other bamboo beach houses are exceptional. So if you're ready to take a walk on the wild side, this is the place! This Costa Rica beach rental offers nature lovers an ideal vacation. It sits on a beautiful beach, in the rainforest, on the coast of the Osa Peninsula. This unique setting lets you experience the true Costa Rica, one of the most amazing areas on earth; relax on the beach; and enjoy countless natural wonders. All this while keeping you comfortable and secure in a private rental house on the beach. At Casa Linda the ocean waves lull you to sleep and the roar of the howler monkeys awaken you to a glorious sunrise over the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf). A pristine beach is literally steps away, and the rainforest and wildlife are all around. If you love nature in all its wild beauty, this is the place for you.

After visiting vacation rentals around the country, Lonely Planet's Costa Rica recommends Casa Linda as a place to stay. Men's Journal touts Casa Linda in its review of Costa Rica vacation homes in its vacation guide cover story How to Rent a Dream House Anywhere: Your Own Private Resort. It says: “For the jungle experience, visit the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica’s wild southern appendage. Its few paved roads lead to tiny fishing villages, like Cabo Matapalo, where you’ll find unspoiled beaches and rental houses like Casa Linda on a plot of pristine rainforest teeming with monkeys.” The Denver Post Travel section featured Casa Linda in an article about Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula and Matapalo. The Fine Living Channel included Casa Linda in its program Around the World in Eighty Houses, which focused on remarkable vacation houses throughout the world, including Casa Linda. The Sunday Post of Scotland, an international publication, featured an article by a Casa Linda guest about her vacation with us.

Our Costa Rica beach house rentals offer:

A perfect location: right on a gorgeous beach (and near several others), with a spectacular view, in the rainforest, surrounded by abundant wildlife and scenery.
A handcrafted, clean and safe vacation rental home, from which to enjoy your fantastic surroundings.
Many activities for the whole family.
Three other bamboo rentals, equally wonderful.
When natives of Costa Rica greet each other, they often say “Pura Vida,” or pure life. When you visit Casa Linda, you’ll truly understand what this means.

Property manager

Kirk Ulbricht

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Sea view

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

See Rental agreement

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puerto Jiménez

Located in Puerto Jiménez, this holiday home is on the beach. Puerto Jimenez Pier and Golfito Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corcovado National Park and Corcovado National Park Office. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

What's nearby

Pan Dulce Beach - 1 min walk
King Louis Waterfall - 9 min drive
Playa Matapalo - 10 min drive
Corcovado National Park Office - 20 min drive
Golfo Dulce - 21 min drive

Getting around

Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Buena Esperanza - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Linda, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Linda, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Linda, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Linda, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Puerto Jiménez holiday home is just steps away from Osa Peninsula and Pan Dulce Beach. Playa Sombrero and King Louis Waterfall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

30 Jan 2024

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

Beauty And The Beach

Casa Linda is quite simply a wonderful place to stay. Rustic luxury is probably the best way to describe it. It’s a beautifully designed house with a full kitchen with solar-powered refrigeration, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are fans throughout the house, including inside the mosquito-netted beds. The ocean sounds and the wake-up calls of the Howler Monkeys remind you where you are every morning. The on-site manager, William, serves as local wildlife guide and will point out birds and other resident animals in the trees.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selene C.

30 Sept 2022

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

Pictures dont do Justice.

The property was incredible. The house was spotless when we arrived. Super clean furniture, spotless kitchen appliances, pots, dishes, cups silverware etc. Very clean towels sheets, pillows etc. The view was spectacular. Lots of wildlife to see and hear. You could see whales from the porch balcony, macaws, variety of monkeys, song birds, turtles, agouti, coati, morpho azul etc.. It was an amazing experience. The place was comfortable and relaxing. Everything you need was there. It was an escape from the real world into paradise. William was exceptional. He made sure we were comfortable and made himself available at all moments. He also took us on tours and helped with tracking animals along the way. The property is very peaceful and full of beautiful trees and flowering shrubs. We enjoyed walking around daily. The beach was amazing. The waves were fun and we spent a good amount of time there everyday. Our son even got to surf. We can't wait to visit again.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

3 Dec 2018

Off the grid heaven

Casa Linda was heaven. So simple and easy. We lead hectic lives, to being able to unplug and be easeful feels like the ultimate luxury nowadays. The house is wonderful, simple and stylish. Well maintained, peaceful and surrounded by incredible nature. We loved how thorough and detailed Kirk's information packages were ahead of time. Super helpful and informative. Would definitely highly recommend to anyone looking to get off the grid and reconnect with the essentials!

10/10 Excellent

Lyle W.

10 Oct 2018

Awesome place, awesome waves.

Thanks Kirk, Another great getaway for our men's retreat. The bonus was that we got a great swell this year. The guys had a blast out in the water. We look forward to coming back again next year. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

1 Oct 2018

Any closer to the ocean you be on a boat!

I have stayed here at Casa Linda twice. The beach is steps away from the house via a private path. The house comes with everything you need except food. Great for families or surfers! Oh, and the view from the patio is epic.

About the host

Hosted by Kirk Ulbricht

Twenty-seven years ago, while visiting friends on the Osa Peninsula, Kirk found his heaven. He bought six acres of overgrown cow pasture by the Golfo Dulce, cleared it of brambles and weeds, and began to transform it. With neighbors, they planted 1,000 trees (now part of the monkey trail) and built Casa Bambu with the help of local friends. Kirk completed a second bamboo house, Casa Linda, in September, 2002; a third, Casa Piña, in August, 2003; and a fourth, Casa Sonrisa, in December, 2007. All the houses are solar-powered with artesian wells, beautiful tropical yards and on a pristine beach.
Back in the U.S. Kirk has been a 'green' builder and home designer in Austin, TX. His houses are ultra efficient - utilizing passive solar techniques, proper siting and other applications that conserve energy while providing comfortable shelter. His heart, however, is in Costa Rica, where he relishes life in the rainforest and can fulfill his lifelong love of the sea.