3/2 Beach Home, Two Kayaks, Two Surfboards,Free for Guests!
- Minimum stay:7-28 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
SAFE PRIVATE HOME situated on 2.5 acres of beach front tropical ecosystem, on the Osa Peninsula, Cabo Matapalo,near the Corcovado National park, with three lagoons, hiking paths and wildlife, Rancho Picaso offers a comfortable, safe vantage point from which to enjoy its fantastic surroundings. The house, located on Playa Sombrero Beach, Whale watching is every July and August. Great fishing charters for marlin, sailfish, rooster fish,snapper,and tuna,zip lines available,, photography, hiking to waterfalls ,yoga and birds and monkeys You can fly into Puerto Jimenez airport on Sansa Or Nature Air, a 30 minute flight from San Jose Airport and rent a car for your stay, or drive down by way of the Volcano Arenal and see the countryside. Let us help you plan your trip after many years of experience in the area. feel free to ask questions by email.Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and over kichen table downstairs. Nets over all bed for your comfort,mini fans inside all screens to keep you cool at night.
Hiking//Bird Watching /Photography Details: The location of the house on the Osa Peninsula near the protected Corcovado National Park and Cabo Matapalo allows you to see lots of wildlife, like howler monkeys, white face monkeys, sloths, iguanas, frogs, scarlet macaws, toucans ,ibis , and an occasional small cat. The property is covered with huge native tropical rainforest trees and flowers as well as lush fruit trees., noni fruit ,mango's, papaya, limes ,oranges,pineapples for your breakfast.
MEDICAL TOURISM: There are good places to get inexpensive dental work , crowns, implants etc, for half the price of work in the states, by UCLA trained dentists we will refer you to in SanJose. If you need a place to relax and wait while your crowns are created, come and stay with us!
Fishing/Surfing/Walking on beach: Use our kayaks to troll along the beach or take a kayak charter with a local guide!
There are several charter boats available, including Crocodile Bay Resort, and local guides for both saltwater big game fishing and river fishing for snook etc. We have two kayaks for you to use, which saves you money .
Massage Therapy available by trained professionals as well as manicures and Pedicures! They come right to our home for your convenience. Facials and spa treatments available locally.If you want to paint we have an easel for use, and canvas at your fingertips.
YOGA CLASSES OFFERED WITHING WALKING DISTANCE
Property Type
- House
- 2000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Massage
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Radio
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Attractions
- Waterfalls
- Churches
- Rain Forests
- Library
- Reefs
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Pond
- Forests
- Bay/Sound
- Marina
- Cinemas
- Botanical Garden
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Eco Tourism
- Walking
- Photography
- Sight Seeing
- Paddle Boating
- Scenic Drives
- Bird Watching
- Horseback Riding
- Whale Watching
local services and businesses
- Medical Services
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Massage Therapist
- Babysitter
- ATM/Bank
Location Type
- Beach
- Mountain
- Near The Ocean
sports and adventure activities
- Deepsea Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Fly Fishing
- Mountaineering
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Water Skiing
- Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Water Tubing
- Jet Skiing
- Surfing
- Wind-Surfing
- Rafting
- Freshwater Fishing
- Spelunking
- Mountain Climbing
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Whitewater Rafting
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Hiking
- Equestrian Events
- Surf Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Sailing
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining
- Dining Area
General
- Laundry Soap
- Mobile Phone
- Washing Machine
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Filtered Water
- Parking
- Telephone
- Living Room
- Internet
- Garage
- Local Maps
- Parking Off Street
- Safe
- Basic Soaps
- Linens Provided
- Ceiling Fans
- Towels Provided
- Thermos Bottle
- Shampoo
- Local Activities Guide
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Blender
Outside
- Crow's Nest
- Beach Chairs
- Lawn / Garden
- Gated Community
- Large Cooler
- Balcony
- Porch / Veranda
- Patio
- Wood Deck
- Beach Towels
- Terrace
- Walkway To Water
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Bicycles
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Fish Cleaning Table
Reviews
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Rancho Picaso
Rancho Picaso
- Guest Wynston K.
- Date of stay 06/01/12
- Review Submitted 08/18/12
Our time spent at Rancho Picaso was everything we had hoped for, and more. The house is in a great location for any activity you can imagine. It is in close proximity to fishing charters, waterfalls, zip lines, and multiple ecotours. The surf is only a few minutes walk away and viewing wildlife is as simple as sitting on the back porch. We saw spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, hawks, macaws, blue morphos, jesus lizards, crocs, and otters without ever leaving the property. Carlos (home owner) was a great host and made our stay much better than it would have been had we not met him. He showed us the best spots to surf, let us hitch rides to the bar, and taught us some of the local cooking methods. The kitchen had all the neccessary utencils to cook your own meals, or you can eat at a soda in town. I recommend the bakery, pizza mailit, or Martina's. All in all I have nothing but good things to say about the osa peninsula and our time spent at Rancho Picaso. I highly recommend staying here if your considering a trip to Costa Rica. Everyone we met was very kind and everyday was a new adventure.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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peaceful with a private jungle & beach
peaceful with a private jungle & beach
- Guest Pat F.
- Date of stay 03/25/07
- Review Submitted 08/23/11
It has been a few years since I stayed here but Rancho Picasso is fantastic! The beach is endless and not commercial at all. You can surf, climb for coconuts, shell, hunt for crabs in the sand, and enjoy the location without leaving. The house is very comfortable with many amenities. The hammocks are strategically placed for the views and the breeze. Birding and tropical garden enthusiasts will find everything they are looking for. Plenty to do within one hour of Puerto Jimenez. Can't wait to go backRecommended for: Tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.
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- Guest Marshall
- Date of stay 03/16/08
- Review Submitted 03/25/10
We had some of the best surfing and fishing during our stay at Rancho Picaso. In one trip we caught a Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Rooster Fish, and Red Snapper for cooking . The next day we were lucky enough to find a school of dolphin feeding on yellowfin tuna so we circled them and pulled in several which we cut up and had right on the boat with wasabi and ginger. The captains know the waters and take you where you will catch fish! The surf was great and the owners local knowledge helped us read the tides and find waves every day when we weren't fishing. After a busy day it was nice to just chill in the hammocks on the beach and watch the sunsets. Being able to have a bonfire on the beach at night with friends under the incredible star filled sky was also a perk, because you are on 2.5 acres of private property.The locals are friendly and you feel very safe at this 3 bedroom home on the Osa Peninsula, unlike may of my surf trips to other areas in the past!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 11/11
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10 Days was not enough in this piece of Paradise!
10 Days was not enough in this piece of Paradise!
- Guest nuvon
- Date of stay 05/03/08
- Review Submitted 10/09/08
We didn't go to the Osa for the fishing, restaurants, hiking, or sightseeing. We needed a place to unwind from a hectic pace and just relax...Rancho Picaso was the ultimate destressor. Have you forgotten what the wind sounds like rustling through the palms? The sound of the surf on a gentle role or during a high tide storm? How long has it been since you've traded rush hour traffic for the sound of a birds' wings in flight? Have you ever seen monkeys traverse the canopy above a path leading to the beach? The natural beauty of the foliage is brilliant, awe inspiring, and can be viewed from any room in Rancho Picaso. The proprietor was knowledgeable of the surrounding areas and made us feel as welcomed as family in this awesome home. The accomodations were comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The best thing about Rancho Picaso is that you can just do nothing or you can do anything you want: perfect for a first or second honeymoon, and enough activities to keep the whole family on the go for more than a week! We'll be going back next year as tourist and have invited friends to share the experience of the beautiful Osa Pensisula.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Rates
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| June 2013 Jun 1 - Jun 30, 2013 7 night min stay |
$150 | $150 |
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| July 2013 Jul 1 - Jul 31, 2013 7 night min stay |
$150 | $150 |
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| August 2013 Aug 1 - Aug 31, 2013 7 night min stay |
$150 | $150 |
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| September 2013 Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2013 7 night min stay |
$150 | $150 |
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| October 2013 Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2013 28 night min stay |
$50 | $50 |
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| November 2013 Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2013 28 night min stay |
$150 | $150 |
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| December 2013 Dec 1 - Dec 14, 2013 7 night min stay |
$150 | $150 |
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| December 2013 Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2013 7 night min stay |
$300 | $300 |
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| January 2014 Jan 1 - Jan 18, 2014 7 night min stay |
$300 | $300 |
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| February 2014 Feb 1 - Feb 28, 2014 7 night min stay |
$150 | $150 |
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| March 2014 Mar 1 - Mar 31, 2014 7 night min stay |
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2010
About the owner: American Artist who moved to the Osa Peninsula looking for a place to surf and paint on canvas, inspired by the rainforest of Costa Rica.
Why the Owner Chose Cabo Matapalo:
Located near the Corcovado National Park with huge trees and abundant wildlife, scarlet macaws, toucans, 3 species of monkeys, ginger and heliconia everywhere.
Contact us
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Photos
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Private beach, for treasure hunting!
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Back of house with large yard, and wrap around balcony for viewing wildlife!
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Third room with double bed and ceiling fan!
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Safe gravel lined lined path to beach.
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Benches on the Beach
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Monkey Crossing
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Monkey Taking a Break!
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Crab Hawk that visits property!
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Gray Heron frequents our pond!
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Sunrise on the your Private Beach
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Master Bedroom,upstairs, King Bed, ceiling fan, rocking chairs & hammocks, view!
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Second bedroom with double bed, couch,ceiling fan
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Sitting Area Downstairs, hammock on front porch,hummingbirds!
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Scarlet Macaws on Property
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Hammocks on the Beach with a view of the Ocean
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Howler monkeys in rainforest behind the house!
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Aracari enjoying some bananas!
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Hiding in the trees on the property
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Kitchen area with ceiling fan & table that seats 8, gas stove with six burners,
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