Casa Zorro in Puerto Viejo
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Does your upcoming visit to Costa Rica include the lush and tropical Caribbean coast? Planning to stay a few days in Puerto Viejo? Why not try something different from the drab and plain cabinas and stay in a place that provides all the amenities of home?
Casa Zorro Guest House is your home away from home. This spacious house provides you with two nicely appointed bedrooms, each with a private bath. The master suite sleeps 2 adults and features a walk-in closet and dressing area, and a huge shower with hot water. The other bedroom has two twin beds and a standard double bed. The adjacent bathroom also has hot water in the shower. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the dishes, utensils, and cookware that you need to prepare anything from a simple breakfast to a gourmet dinner. You’ll also find a full sized range and oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender and toaster. The living room is large and comfortable with two sofas. You'll spend a lot of time outside on the veranda watching the local wildlife, enjoying your favorite beverage, or just relaxing in the Adirondack chairs with a good book. Local telephone service is included, and with your own laptop computer, wi-fi Internet access is provided at no additional charge.
Casa Zorro is located in Puerto Viejo, so you are only a hundred meters from the beach and two blocks from the great restaurants and nightlife of this quaint village. Just to the north is the popular town of Cahuita, including Cahuita National Park. And just to the south are the towns of Playa Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva, and Manzanillo where you will find Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge. Miles of unspoiled beach await you.
There is so much to see and do in Costa Rica’s “forgotten” Atlantic coast. Whether an organized half or full day guided tour or an adventure on your own, Puerto Viejo offers a wide variety of local area tours and attractions. Whether it is walking along the beach, hiking through the jungle, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, white-water rafting, tours of butterfly and botanical gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, or just taking in the sun on the secluded and pristine beaches, you will surely find something for you.
Keywords: House, private, home, private home, villa, bungalow, beach house
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 1200 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Included
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Children Welcome
- Events Allowed
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
- Master Bedroom
- 1 queen
- Private bath and walk-in closet
- Bedroom 2
- 1 double, 2 twin/ single
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Master Bath
- toilet, shower
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, shower
Kitchen & Dining
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- Cooking Utensils
- Stove
- Microwave
Amenities
- Babysitter
- Living Room seats 6
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Stereo
- CD Player
Communications
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
- Car Not Necessary
Activities
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Rafting
- Jet Skiing
- Hiking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Whitewater Rafting
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Fitness Center
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- ATM/Bank
- Wildlife Viewing
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Eco Tourism
- Walking
- Horseback Riding
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Surfing
Other Activities
- Waterfalls, National Parks, Day Trips to Panama, River Rafting
Reviews
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All the comforts of home, and then some.
All the comforts of home, and then some.
- Guest Mike
- Date of stay 05/02/13
- Review Submitted 05/19/13
Casa Zorro was more than we expected.. I am only adding to the many positive reviews already in place. Everything needed to get in and out was sent to us prior to arrival. Very secure location. Close to Main Street for food , shopping , people watching etc. if you like Puerto Viejo this is a great house to rent.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, tourists without a car.
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Location and convenience!
Location and convenience!
- Guest Fun in Folly!!
- Date of stay 03/31/13
- Review Submitted 04/14/13
We stayed at this property for five nights. The owner, Tony, was very helpful and offered a lot of great information. He was very quick to respond with any questions we had, offering some great suggestions for where to eat in PV. This house is not directly on the ocean, but it's only a few minutes(literally) from the public beach and a walking path (best to travel on during the day) to other beaches. The house had everything we needed, and was in a convenient location. You could easily walk to restaurants, shopping, and a grocery store. It was nice being able to sit out of the porch and relax in the morning. It was amazing how private he's made it seem, even though neighbors are in close proximity. We never felt disturbed, unsafe, or bothered at any time. We truly enjoyed our stay at Casa Zorro and would return without question.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, tourists without a car, girls getaway.
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Everything we wanted
Everything we wanted
- Guest UR Success
- Date of stay 03/19/13
- Review Submitted 04/04/13
We completely enjoyed Casa Zorro. The house is quiet, but in walking distance from the beach and the businesses. The town is lovely and the opposite of corporate. The house is not great architecture, but has everything you need. We spent the majority of our time on the deck anyway. The lock on the gate was difficult, but that is probably already taken care of, based on the speedy response we got when we locked our valuables in the safe. The drive from San Jose is an experience in itself but we are really glad we had a rental car to experience the nearby beaches (terrific) and flora and fauna. Tony was a good communicator and we were grateful that he shares Casa ZorroRecommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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Wish we could have stayed longer!
Wish we could have stayed longer!
- Guest Frank & Liz1
- Date of stay 03/11/13
- Review Submitted 04/02/13
Let me start this review by saying that Tony was great to deal with! He was very quick to answer any of our questions before and during our stay at Casa Zorro. We spent 8 nights here with our 8 year old. The house was very clean and we found everything to be just as advertised. We were very pleased with how big all of the rooms were. A major bonus was being able to drink the water from the tap! We brought our own travel water bottles so it made it very convenient to be able to fill from the tap to take on our adventures. The house in our opinion, was in a great location! Just a few minutes walk to anything you'd need....the beach, restaurants, grocery stores and that bakery! You must try the chocolate croissants! We loved all the wildlife that we encountered....the neighbours tree even had a sloth in it! The highlight was on our last morning, we were awakened at 5am by a howler monkey! Made leaving that much harder! If we ever find ourselves in Puerto Viejo again, there is no doubt that we would be contacting Tony for another great stay! Thanks Tony for helping to make our first trip to Costa Rica one we will never forget!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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The title and description of the property was accurate in almost all ways.
The title and description of the property was accurate in almost all ways.
- Guest Sandy
- Date of stay 02/03/13
- Review Submitted 03/24/13
The property was in need of being freshened before our arrival but the maid(s) who came in each week were very good and thorough. The screens on the windows needed a bit of work to a few areas. The kitchen was in need of a few additional pieces which Tony plans to add. The photographs were accurate. Tony was very helpful both before and during our stay as was Shilo the property agent. The nearby bakery was all that had been described by others and the nearby Italian restaurant was excellent. We found that Costa Rica Pizza is not the same as North American and far more expensive. This area is excellent for surfing and night life in the bars and restaurants. The beach in "Town" is close by and suitable for children, very quiet during the week. A good place to relax in.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, tourists without a car.
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House of the Fox
House of the Fox
- Guest Viviendo el Sueno
- Date of stay 12/29/12
- Review Submitted 03/13/13
Nice house for those keeping their expectations w/i reasonable limits. Comfortable for short stays but would help if their were laundry facilities available, even just a washer for longer stays (requiring more clothes than just a carry on). Walk to everything you really need & most things that you might want. Could use some ceiling fans but the lack of A/C is not a real problem but there are times that will remind you that you do not have any. The maid service will come every 4 days for stays of over a week & is very thorough but be prepared to either give up 4 hours of your day while she cleans or prepared to allow someone you do not know in your house while you are away. There is a safe provided, nice for valuables & travel documents. Good satellite signal & wifi is nice. Also has a land line phone. Property manager is a really good guy & Tony the owner is very accommodating @ trying his best to make your stay pleasant & enjoyable.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+.
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Great Stay!
Great Stay!
- Guest Kelvyn
- Date of stay 12/18/12
- Review Submitted 01/03/13
I recently stayed at Casa Zorro with my two cousins. This was actually my first time renting a home through VBRO, so I was pretty nervous. Tony, however, was very helpful throughout the entire process and would quickly respond to my emails. As for our stay, the home is located, in my opinion, on the more quieter side of Puerto Viejo. The downtown area is about a five minute walk and the beach is literally less than 2 minutes away. All I can say is that the home was amazing and completely furnished, so we would often cook our own meals and eat out at night. We enjoyed the privacy and we would often relax, stay in and throw back a few beers when we could. In terms of places to see and things to do, you'll find a lot of attractions in Puerto Viejo. Since my cousins and I enjoy outdoor activities, we would often hike nearby or travel to Cahuita. The town does have a night life which we occasionally enjoyed; however, we would often just buy our own beer at the nearby the supermarket and drink at home. I don't know when I'll return to Puerto Viejo, but I know for a fact that when I do, I'll be sure to return to Casa Zorro. Thank you Tony and Green Management for everythingRecommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Wonderful choice for our family
Wonderful choice for our family
- Guest Colorado Family Travels
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 07/24/12
We stayed with our 3 boys, aged 8, 11 and 14, for one week. THE HOUSE: SO SAFE! It was our kids first international trip and the home was so incredibly safe, it really helped them to adjust. We felt fine to lock the door and go out for adult dinner while they stayed and watched TV at home. It was just as described, clean and the only problem we had was the master shower was just a trickle of water. We didn't bother Tony with it since we could all just use the second shower. NEVER TOO HOT! We used the fans every day, but some nights turned them off because we actually got too cold! During the day/eve, we opened all the windows (all screened, yay!) and the breeze was nice, it let in lots of light and we could see the beautiful green around us! BUGS: yes, there were some bugs, it is Costa Rica! We found 2 cockroaches, not giant ones or anything, and they were no big deal. There were tiny bugs that bit us while we slept, kind of a bummer, and we used bug bracelets and spray, but that is just going to happen. If you are not friends with bugs, you should not go to the beach for vacation. THAT PORCH! We spent a LOT of time out there. We saw a sloth and her baby in the tree next door and heard howler monkeys several mornings. The outside shower was super nice to have as well. We went to the beach every day and the shower head outside was nice and strong to blast off the sand. Also, there is a hose at the base of the shower, which is nice if you just need your feet washed off. THE TOWN: We walked 2 doors down just about every morning to the PUERTO VIEJO BAKERY for chocolate croissants ($1.75) and took them home to eat on the porch with the coffee we brewed in the kitchen. Mornings will never be the same! JAGUAR ANIMAL RESCUE ($15 ea): do not miss this! kids played with baby monkeys! They will remember that forever! STASHUS: Hands down the best food on our trip, maybe on any trip! Fair prices (all food in CR is pricey) our dinners were maybe $10-$12 each plate and $6 cocktails. Curries, incredible salad, crazy good spicy plantains. This is a must! JUNGLE SPA: Again, a MUST! Kind and knowlegable staff, chocolate body treatment and a (private) jungle shower. only $60 if you pay cash (otherwise still only $65). Only thing we will change next time is not to rent a car! It was $700 for the week, and there was no need. plus ticos drive a bit crazy! We'll take a Sansa flight from SJ to Limon and cab 30 mins to Puerto Viejo. Thanks Tony!!Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Nice place to stay in Puerto Viejo
Nice place to stay in Puerto Viejo
- Guest Unna E.
- Date of stay 05/23/12
- Review Submitted 05/28/12
There were 2 of us couples that stayed there. We all felt very safe there and it was convenient to everything. Tony was great and made sure things were set up for our late check in - 10pm. They had the lights on for us when we got there and getting in was easy per Tony's instructions. The only negative was that we never got the phone to work. Other than that the place was beautiful and we liked hanging out on the porch with a cocktail!Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Casa Zorro - great house and surroundings
Casa Zorro - great house and surroundings
- Guest verycoldone
- Date of stay 02/17/12
- Review Submitted 03/29/12
We loved this house, like a home away from home, kitchen was unbelievably stocked, I cook alot and this was great, the porch was heaven, my hubbie spent most of his time night and day there, reading and relaxing. It was great to be able to open all the windows and doors and still have a secure feeling. Loved the window screen/door coverings and the security. Never turned the tv or stereo on...but it was great having them accessible not to mention the phone and wifi. We would stay here again and have told lots of people about the property. Having stayed 2 other places during our vacation, we liked this the best. Keep up the good work and much success to you in the future, Tony, you lucky dog.Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$75 | $450 | $1500 | |||
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Location
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- Attraction
- 8.9 miles to rental
- View on map
- Nearest Airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) at 230 Kilometres
- Nearest Beach: Salsa Brava at 100 Metres
- Nearest Barpub: KOKi Beach Restaurant Bar Lounge at 200 Metres
- Nearest Restaurant: Puerto Viejo Bakery at 50 Metres
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2000
About the owner: My very first trip to Costa Rica was on a cruise. The port of call was Limon, and I was so impressed, I thought if I ever retire, Costa Rica would be the place I'd want to call home. When I finally did retire, I moved to Costa Rica and fell in love with the Caribbean coast. I purchased land in Puerto Viejo and eventually built Casa del Zorro. I hope you love the area, and enjoy my home, which I happily share with you.
Why the Owner Chose Puerto Viejo:
The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is so rich in diversity with miles of unspoiled and uncrowded beaches. While certainly not remote and isolated, it is refreshing to visit a coastline that is unmarred with high-rise hotels and all-inclusive resorts. The area is stunningly beautiful, and the people are very friendly and helpful.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Staying in a private home is so much better than checking into a hotel that you may not be familiar with. And the house is so close to the beach as well as to the stores, restaurants, and shops. It is literally a 2 minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute walk to the center of town. The owner lives in Costa Rica and the property is professionally managed, providing you with the best service possible.
Contact us
- Primary: Toll Free: (866) 487-3361 (US Toll Free)
Links to more information:
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Photos
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Relax and enjoy a book on the veranda.
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Casa del Zorro Guest House
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Relax On The Spacious Veranda
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View from the verandah
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Always ready for a quiet and romantic dinner
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The living room from a different angle
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Entertainment and media center.
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Casa del Zorro Guest House
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Smaller, second bedroom with twin bed and double bed. Simple but comfortable.
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Shade and Sun
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Sixaola River Crossing to Chase, Panama
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Relax in the shade of the almond trees on a nearly deserted stretch of sand.
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Casa del Zorro Guest House
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Casa del Zorro Guest House
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Large Fully Equipped Kitchen
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Comfortable and airy living room
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Full size mural in the master bedroom
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Casa del Zorro Guest House
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Casa del Zorro Guest House
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Local fishing boat, Just Like That
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Fun Beach near Black Beach in the Center of Town
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Casa del Zorro Guest House
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