La Patita De Manzanillo Manzanillo, Limon Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 76837

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Location: Manzanillo, Limon, Costa Rica, Central America (Walk to beach and Village, Drive/Bike to Puerto Viejo)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 9)

If you are looking for an authentic, awesome jungle experience, consider La Patita de Manzanillo. Bathe in the beauty of nature in the open design kitchen/dining area with its native hardwood tables and benches. Sway in the hammocks while you nap or read a book. Walk to nearby, beautiful beaches and to snorkeling.

Enjoy meals in the fully-equipped kitchen (we will also arrange for someone to come and cook for you for part or all of your stay if you like) and sleep well in comfortable, posturpedic beds. Practice yoga on our specially designed Yoga platform. Sip coffee on the deck as you see the light change in the morning, and relax deeply in the peacefulness and quiet of night. The house is yours, but you will share your jungle space with howler monkeys, sloths, and toucans, and swim in the crystal clear water of the nearly deserted beach.

Our house comfortably sleeps nine. There are two bedrooms and two decks downstairs, as well as a large, tiled bathroom with hot water. Enjoy hammocks to swing in, and comfortable benches to sit on. Both downstairs bedrooms open onto the deck, and there is a larger deck off of the kitchen/dining area that is perfect for swinging in hammocks, watching the howler monkeys and enjoying the butterflies and native plants and trees.

The upstairs bedroom has its own half bath, and there are jungle views from three sides. It is very spacious and airy, and also has a specially designed yoga platform on the deck right outside the entrance. It is a wonderful spot for morning and afternoon yoga practice and meditation, as well as tea sipping and watching the colors change throughout the day.

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• Communications
  • Telephone: The phone may be used by guests with permission of the caretaker.
• Other Amenities
  • Laundry Services Available, Hammocks, Fans, Mosquito Nets, Beautiful Views and gardens
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Canopy Tours, Boat Trip to Panama

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Rental Rates (in US Dollars)to rent the entire house
6  People   $1,100 per week, $200/nt, $225 during peak season
7-9 People  $50 per week for each additional person
4 People    $900 per week, $150/nt, $200 during peak season
2 People    $800 per week, $125/nt,  $175 during peak season

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/29/09
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  Melissa , Ypsilanti, MI
  • My boyfriend and I stayed at La Patita the first week of May on a vacation that I took as a college graduation gift to myself. We enjoyed everything about the house and the area! While at the house, we spent most of our time relaxing on the deck in the hammocks watching the howler monkeys, lizards, tucans and capuchkins play. The second night was so nice that we went down to the Manzanillo beach, where my boyfriend subsequently proposed at sunset. The entire area there is just so romantic and beautiful. The almost deserted beaches were amazing and the food down there was the best we have ever had. I would definitely recommend Maxi's, a Manzanillo restaurant, where we had a celebratory dinner. We actually ate there twice on the trip because it was so good and price was very reasonable! Getting to the house was a little tricky given that the city of San Jose is very large and does not have marked roads. I would definitely recommend having a GPS on the trip if it is your first time there. We had a map but were still lost for many hours trying to find the highway. Also, make sure that you have a very good grasp of the Spanish language as almost no one there speaks English that we ran into, including the caretakers of the house. We also did a hiking tour of the rainforest and Indian reserve where we were able to see a beautiful waterfall and swim in the river. I would recommend looking into the different tours that are offered in Puerto Viejo. Manzanillo is a place for people who want a break from the city life and truly appreciate nature and the land at it's finest. I would recommend La Patita to anyone who wants to just get away from it all and take the time to slow down and appreciate life. :)
    
    Homeowner Response:
    It is so cool that you were proposed to on the beach. How romantic! Thanks, Melissa, for sharing about your time. Pura Vida, Sita
• 03/11/09
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  Nicki & Chris , Madison, WI
  • Our stay at La Patita was awesome. We loved the location, the wildlife, and the house was clean and functional and the craftsmanship, beautiful! It rained most of the time, but we biked in it, hiked in it and did what we needed to do to have a smile on our face the entire time. We had one afternoon of sun where we hiked to Punta Uva to swim. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen and on the deck watching wildlife. We enjoy bird watching and we saw many cool birds! We also had a baby sloth in the front tree. Of course the monkeys woke us up every morning, along with the birds and frogs but we absolutely loved waking up with the wildlife. We spent some time on the yoga platform-both practicing and viewing, sitting, listening to the rain. We cooked most of our meals. The caretakers were helpful and William took us to Punta Mona on horseback-an adventure we'll never forget. We hated to leave. I would recommend it to anyone seeking a similar retreat!
• 08/10/08
  Positive Rating
  Bob & Theresa Lorsbach ,
  • We just returned from an entirely too short 4 days at La Patita and had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful, very clean, and blends so nicely with its surroundings. In short, it met our needs perfectly. There's is lots of wildlife at La Patita or nearby. The howler monkies are up early every day...one morning we spotted around a dozen of them feeding in the trees immediately around the house. The caretakeers, William and Dania, live nearby and are very attentive and just wonderful people. As others have commented, Manzanillo is a perfect destination for those wanting to really drop off the radar screen. It has beautiful beaches, a few great restaurants, and is truly unspoiled. With the bumpy roads, it takes a bit of effort to get there, but it is certainly worth it. We're already planning our return visit!
• 09/18/07
  Positive Rating
  Timothy Skaggs , Houston, TX
  • First let's talk about Costa Rica. The people are amazing and go out of your way to welcome you. This is one of the few countries where I don't feel resentment toward America. Many people speak enough English to converse although I prefer to show respect by attempting Spanish. The Caribbean coast and the Pacific Coast are virtually two different countries. Going to the Caribbean is like stepping back in time and slowing down the pace to something more sane. If you want a five star hotel vacation this side of the country is not for you. But if you love a natural environment, don't mind bumpy gravel roads and appreciate a laid back lifestyle then come on down and chill. La Patita is like going to the end of the Earth. You'll go through Puerto Viejo on your way but we hardly went there except to get groceries. I thought I had died and gone to heaven when I walked through the gates at La Patita. Everything is open air except the bedrooms and I love this. The hardwood finishes are beautiful and the kitchen is adequately stocked. We rode the bikes to Manzanillo a couple of times and there is a washing machine on premise. It is a short amazing walk through the jungle to the beach. The surf was calm when we were there but apparently sometimes it can be rough. OK, the best part of this is the monkies. We laid in the hammocks and watched them play for hours every day. The small town of Manzanillo was just right for us. Maxie's has good local cheap food, lots of beer and Wilbur the server was too much fun. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to step out of the rat race for a few days, a week, a month or who knows, maybe you'll just stay!
• 04/11/06
  Positive Rating
  Catherine & Philippe , Montreal, Quebec
  • A great find and a great bargain, my boyfriend and I stayed here for a relaxing week in mid-March. We loved our private house in the jungle, waking up to howler monkeys, having breakfast on the covered terrace, watching blue morphos flutter through the yard. The house is fully-equipped, located a short walk from laid-back Manzanillo and a short drive from hopping Puerto Viejo. The rainforest trek to the secluded beach is an adventure in itself. Housekeepers Dannia and William were very helpful, and the cottage was impecably set-up when we arrived. We were glad to have our 4X4 for easy trips to our favourite dinner spot at La Pecora Nera and grocery shopping in Puerto Viejo, especially on rainy days.
• 04/03/06
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  Caleb , Golden, BC
  • My family and I stayed at La Patita for 2 weeks during Feb. 2006. We had a fantastic holiday and enjoyed the Manzanillo area tremendously. Never have I experienced such a collection of pristine near-private string of beaches. The entire coast around Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo is simply stunning. The tides can be a bit on the nasty side but one can always find a swimmable spot (near the reef on Manznillo beach was almost always good for kids) and if one is looking for a quiet and scenery, just start walking. Each point you round brings another gorgeous beach. The house itself served us well and is located in a lush jungle setting. We were kept company by a roving family of Howler monkeys, several large parrots, a wandering skunk, numerous butterfly's, toucans, a nearby sloth, several small frogs, and many insects. The hammocks were fantastic for reading in the morning and napping in the afternoon/evening. Its secluded location is perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday, near enough to amenities but far enough to have solitude if so desired. Tom and Sita are both very helpful and were very honest and forthright. I would highly reccomend both this home and this area.

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