Pool and outdoor dining areas - a great place to relax after sunset!
Location: Dominical, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Located in Escaleras, between Dominical and Uvita) View Map
Accommodations: Private Residence, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
If you are looking for an isolated, yet elegant rental for your perfect vacation away from home, this recently-built Jungle House in Costa Rica will be ideal. Located in Escaleras on the Pacific Coast between Dominical and Uvita, where the mountains meet the ocean, this upscale, private residence offers all the amenities of a luxurious get-away.
Only five minutes from the nearest beach and one and a half kilometers off the paved Costanera Highway onto a private little road, you will likely see white-faced monkeys (mono cara blanca in Spanish), howler monkeys (mono congo), toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, and a variety of other unusual wildlife.
NOTE: Google Earth GPS coordinates: 9 deg. 13'02.81 N x 83 deg. 48'41.20 W
The house was built by an American designer and is carefully nestled in the primary rainforest, with a nice ocean view. The great room (as do most rooms) overlooks an infinity-edge pool and outdoor entertainment area. The large dining room area may be formally set for dinner or you may simply prefer to dine poolside surrounded by the jungle with a great view of the Pacific Ocean. All rooms in the Jungle House have sliding glass doors allowing sunlight to fill each space. The tongue-in-cheek tree house is totally open-air with its rancho-style, thatched roof. The kitchen is modernly equipped with dishwasher, microwave, large refrigerator, range, as well as cookware and cutlery.
Comfortably sleeping eight people, The Jungle House has a master bedroom with inlaid hardwood floor & air conditioning, walk-in closet and French doors to a private terrace. The second bedroom in the master suite doubles as an office/den (also air conditioned) and overlooks a hibiscus flowering garden. In the "green season," the waterfall on this side of the property may be faintly heard to put you to sleep.
The guest wing is spaciously separate with two bedrooms and bath, its own efficiency kitchen, sitting area, and private terrace as well. If you look carefully, you should see the resident sloth from here. All baths are tiled and elegantly appointed.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet
- Other Amenities
- Phone with 48k Internet line for your laptop, Fans in all rooms, Air-Conditioning in the Master and Office/Bedrooms, Stereo w/Ipod input, CD & DVD Players w/DVD library, Modern Kitchen, Smoking on verandahs only please, Cleaning/maid service twice/week, Caretaker on-site, Local Costa Rican meal preparation, or catered Gourmet meal service, can be pre-arranged upon request, at the house
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Canopy tours, Birdwatching, Trail to private 30 ft, waterfall (running at maximum June through November) on property
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
NEW LOW 2009 RATES! GreenSeason(Apr16-Oct31)4 guests, $300/night(4nt min)$1750/wk
NEW LOW 2009 RATES! GreenSeason(Apr15-Oct31)upto8guests $350/night(4ntmin)$2100/wk
2009 High Season (Nov 01-Apr 15) $3000/week or $500/night if/when available
Email Us Regarding Our 2009 hi-season availability, as it changes regularly
We will accept Pay Pal - inquire for details.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Dominical
Wonderful climate, great culture and warm & friendly local population.
The Unique Benefits at this Private Residence
The house is situated on 5 acres of primary rainforest, overlooking the Pacific - what could be more enjoyable than relaxing by the pool and watching the whiteface monkeys overhead!
Owner's Map of Dominical
Doug & Carol grew up in Montana, then moved to NYC in 1970 to attend graduate school. Doug established, then operated an industrial design and architectural firm in NYC for 25 years, before retiring to their summer house on a lake in Upstate New York -- then building the Jungle House in Costa Rica. They spend most Winter months in Costa Rica.
Property Photos
- Pool and outdoor dining areas - a great place to relax after sunset! - Dominical, Costa Rica Villa Rental
- Local artist created a subtle statement for the columns - Dominical, Costa Rica Villa Rental
- Main living/dining areas - Dominical, Costa Rica Villa Rental
- Ocean View from the pool deck
- Pool /Deck with outdoor canopy seating/dining areas
- Tropical plantings surround the house
- Master Bedroom with wrap-around view
- Treehouse, overlooking the pool
- Aerial View of house location, just above the Pacific
- Fully equipped, modern kitchen
- Dining Area
- Pool, as seen from Treehouse
- Large under-canopy, outdoor dining areas
- Pacific Ocean view, over the pool
- Youthful gathering at our private waterfall (shown in July)
- Private Entry Road to the House & Property
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Comments from 2005 Guests: “ . . . . this dwelling is so perfectly designed to complement the amazing flora & fauna, treating us to a truly unforgettable experience”. Gary & Roz, Wisconsin “ . . . so many things come to mind: we wanted to spend our 20th anniversary in a place with natural beauty and we did just that . . . you home is beautiful and feels like part of the jungle. We loved it!” Gwen & Bruce, Texas “ . . . thank you for sharing your home for our family reunion . . . spending the week together in paradise – it doesn’t get any better than this . . . it’s easy to see why people fall in love with the area, the people and your magnificent home.” Sue, et al, Florida “ . . . thank you for creating such a comfortable place to experience the jungle habitat . . . this morning a band of white-faced monkeys dropped in for a visit. Spectacular! Shawna, NYC “ . . . the Jungle House ‘breathes’ life right back into you and this trip will be remembered forever. I’m now a Costa Rica Addict and will visit again.” Lauri, NYC “ . . . thank you so much for allowing us the use of your beautiful and relaxing home – your pictures on the Internet were nice – but they barely convey it’s beauty or peaceful feel.” The Graff family, FL “ . . . Wow! What a beautiful house! We brought my parents here to celebrate their 50th anniversary . . . I could not think of a better place than Costa Rica and your beautiful home.” Preston & Sally, LA “ . . . What an amazing place! Do we have to leave? The house is absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Thanks for the hospitality! Tom, Kim, Mikki & Katie, CA “ . . . Besides having a little piece of paradise here, you’ve provided the setting for an incredibly enriching and educational experience for my 2 girls” -- (from the kids): “Fantastic! This is my best vacation . . . beautiful house and pool!” and, “this was the best house I’ve ever lived in. I wish I could stay here longer. Having animals right outside my window was one of the most amazing experiences of my life!” The Olnick family, CA “ . . . We absolutely loved staying here in Casa de la Selva. The house is truly amazing! The attention to detail blows away even my overly-attentive mind.” Eric, Kate, et. al, CA
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Abstracts from our guestbook: " . . . seeing monkeys here on our last morning was a special treat!" Jon & Michelle, NJ " Casa de la Selva is a magical place!" Susan & Randy, NJ " . . . from the minute we pulled in the driveway until the day we left, each and every experience was amazing!" Ben & Robyn, Brooklyn, NY " . . your house is so thoughtfully built and perfectly detailed, it is as if we dreamed of a perfect vacation house and woke up to find it when we arrived at your door". Ron, California " . . . this is paradise". Joan & Peter, Chicago " . . our 3 kids loved the pool . . we saw amazing wildlife: 2 kinds of Toucans, a Sloth, Morpho butterflies, praying mantis, red-legged crabs, to name a few". Francois/Marie, San Francisco " . . you design and sensitivity to nature makes your home an aesthetic delight". Gary, New York ". . while we were here, we were married at sunset on the beach. We had a wonderful stay in your Jungle House". Rich/Molly, Colorado " . . all of our expectations were surpassed by the beauty of the house and surroundings . . the wildlife was as if we were in our own private zoo". Mike, Jelane & Isabel, New York " . . Thank you so much for sharing your architectural wonder in the jungle. The harmony of the jungle and the beauty of the home gave us a most memorable vacation". Kevin, et el, New York " . . it is our dream house embodied - down to all the small details". Rebecca & Dave, San Diego