Location: Jaco, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (5 minute walk to the center of the town of Jaco) View Map
Accommodations: 2 Story House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
Make sure to go the "LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION" before the photos at the bottom of this page to link to our website. It has lots of great pictures of the villa and sights and sounds of Jaco and Costa Rica.
You have the best of both worlds at Casa De Mariposas - complete privacy of the villa and ultimate convenience. You'll have your toe in the ocean in a few minutes and just a 5 minute walk on the beach takes you to the center of town!
Your adventure begins at the newly remodeled accommodations of Casa De Mariposas - Spanish for "House of Butterflies". There are sixty native species in Costa Rica, many of which you will see on the property.
This secluded villa on the coast of the Pacific Ocean (2 MINUTES DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BEACH) is 2 stories, offering privacy between levels, spectacular ocean views, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full kitchen downstairs with granite countertops and bar, kitchenette upstairs with granite countertop, refrigerator, sink, coffee maker, microwave and breakfast table, living room, custom swimming pool and full laundry room. Located on over 3/4 of an acre, with a private driveway and surrounded by a lush rainforest with no neighboring homes close enough to disturb your privacy, you'll enjoy the spacious patio and "botanical gardens" in peace and privacy. You'll thrill in the native trees and plants (pick your own bananas when in season) and wildlife that visit regularly, including toucans, macaws, parrots, colorful iguanas (harmless) and, occasionally, monkeys. A custom pool (December 2006) affords a luxury retreat from the day's activities.
An added bonus is that our guests are also welcome to the facilities of the Club Del Mar Resort, an exclusive private resort directly across the coastal road from Casa De Mariposas. The Club offers a wonderful Lounge, fine dining, pool, and Spa where you can book a relaxing facial or massage.
You can choose from the many adventures that await you, including the thrill of a canopy tour or zip line, ATV adventures into the rainforest with waterfalls, rivers and wildlife, world class fishing, beaches - including some of the best surfing available in the world, snorkeling, hiking, golf, horseback riding (beach or rainforest), motorcycle rental, and, of course, the best places to eat!
A must on your schedule is a visit to Quepos and the World Famous Manuel Antonio National Park, less than 45 minutes from Casa De Mariposas. You don't have to choose between the rainforest and the beach because the park offers both. Packed with the most unbelievable animals, birds and flora, you'll walk the well maintained trails and come face to face with several species of monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, parrots, macaws and dozens of other animal life, all in their unrestricted and natural habitat. Walk to any of the four white sand beaches and explore the tide pools or relax on the beach when not enjoying the blue ocean waters (85 degrees). Don't be surprised if a family of friendly squirrel monkeys with a baby or two come and visit while you lay on the beach! For the coffee lover, don't forget on the way back to stop at Cafe Milagro located on the front street as you enter Quepos for steaming hot fresh coffee beans made the old fashion way. (Beware! Once you have Cafe Milagro coffee you will be hooked for life.)
We are happy to assist you in planning your itinerary and booking your adventures. Our goal is for you to create lasting memories of your visit to Costa Rica.
Thank you for visiting Casa De Mariposas!
Maid service available on request.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: State of the art Panasonic air conditioners in each room.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Our security/maintenance staff lives in the guest house on the property. He is happy to assist you!
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec 01-May 31 .. $250-$400/nt. based on occupancy. Call for weekly & monthly rate
Jun 01-Nov 30 .. $250-$400/nt. based on occupancy. Call for weekly & monthly rate
For parties of 2 and more than 6 please call.
Honeymoon Specials Available.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Secluded Private Villa in Rainforest & Across from Beach Jaco
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Jaco
Les went with some of his pals who have been going to Costa Rica for many years to help them look for a property to buy in Jaco. As it wound up, we decided to buy also. Why Jaco? Because it's a top tourist destination, the location is fantastic, it has a great little town that's 5 minutes away with a grocery, restaurants, shops, night life - anything you could want - without having to drive. It's on the southern end of the Pacific side of Costa Rica, so the water is warm all year round, and the location of our property is perfect - the last house before leaving Jaco - so it gives you the best of both worlds - convenience yet privacy.
The Unique Benefits at this 2 Story House
Some of the unique benefits we enjoy at the house are being able to just walk across the coastal road to the beach, having access to all the facilities of the Club Del Mar, - you can have dinner drinks, etc. and just walk across the road back to the house. Or we can walk into town. We love the complete privacy of the house yet convenience, the incredible views from the property, being literally in the rainforest and surrounded by lush foliage everywhere.
Owner's Map of Jaco
That's Les & I relaxing on the balcony - Les with a fine cigar he got from Quepos & me with a fine glass of wine I got from the liquor store in Jaco. Coming back home after a hard day of walking across the coastal road to the beach, swimming & body surfing in the 85 degree ocean, sunbathing on the beach, taking a nice stroll on the beach into town for lunch at the Taco Bar & later for calamari at El Boho, -
well, you can imagine how nice it is to relax again!
Property Photos
- DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BEACH & 5 MINUTE WALK TO TOWN OF JACO - Jaco, Costa Rica Vacation Rental House near Beach with Ocean Views
- VIEW OF THE OCEAN FROM THE MASTER BEDROOM - Jaco, Costa Rica Vacation Rental House near Beach with Ocean Views
- VIEW OF THE OCEAN FROM THE UPPER BALCONY - Jaco, Costa Rica Vacation Rental House near Beach with Ocean Views
- EXPANSIVE FRONT PATIO
- STEPS WIND AROUND UP TO VILLA IN THE TREES
- FRONT PATIO, HAMMOCK, GLASS BLOCK OUTSIDE SHOWER
- MASTER BEDROOM VIEW
- DOWNSTAIRS LIVING ROOM
- DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN
- DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM, BATHROOM, OPEN DOOR SHOWING STAIRS TO 2ND FLOOR
- UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
- SPECTACULAR CEILING!
- RELAXING ON THE BALCONY
- POOL
- POOL AT RESORT ACROSS FROM THE HOUSE AVAILABLE TO OUR GUESTS
- VILLA IN THE TREES
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