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Casa Dos Rios, a Large Hand-Crafted Rainforest Beach House

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Casa Dos Rios faces the beach, and is surrounded by established landscape

Casa Dos Rios faces the beach, and is surrounded by established landscape The lower porch with its hammocks, is a very comfortable place for napping. Enjoy lots of counter space plus island, and experience a solar refrigerator! Going to bed at night in the queen-sized netted beds, is a pleasure in itself! Casa Dos Rios shines with the use of local area hardwood, including almond floor The front yard at Casa Dos Rios, leads right out to the beach. Our Dr. Suess tree sillouettes the sunrise beyond it, (as viewed from the house) This photo was taken just outside the manager's house, in the guava tree. Playa Carbonera, the beach in front of CDR, in the special dusk blue! Early morning colors vary each day at the beach in front of CDR. A howler monkey at the beachfront, carrying her baby. Madeline Rose photographed this lone male Colorado, in our guava tree. Macaws are in large number on the Osa Peninsula.  Our almond trees attract them Enjoy a hike from CDR to this Rio Carbonera waterfull and its cool lagoon. Another view of Casa Dos Rios, front yard. We call our shady palm grove out front, the beach club. View showing the window shutters. A view when the tide is high. A sunrise being enjoyed. Photo by Tom Keefer, BBC A wedding taking place at Casa Dos Rios. Ending of a wedding, as procession exits. The front yard set up for a wedding. We also host weddings at Casa Dos Rios.

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Last updated: 06/08/2013
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  • Minimum stay:3-7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Located in a tropical rainforest, and on a quiet beach, this vacation beach house offers a close relationship to rainforest flora and fauna plus beachfront privacy at its best! Monkeys visit the property daily while macaws eat almonds in the treetops at eye-level from Casa Dos Rios. The lockable house is lovingly hand-crafted by its owner, an American builder, and displays local area hardwoods.
Amenities include Internet Access by Wi-Fi, level front lawn leading out to the water's edge, croquet, horseshoes, fresh fruit on-site, a bar-restaurant 5 minute walk away, large living space on a 2nd level, giving a tree house feel and vantage point for nature viewing, a yoga deck, hammocks, a clear-water river nearby, great for small childrent to wade and play in and much more!
The four bedrooms have queen beds with bamboo posts and 'no-see-um' netting, and the house is well-ventilated with many windows and a breezeway. Great air-flow is accomplished through use of a cupola and large openings all around the house. The open-air porch downstairs houses hammocks for your relaxation, and the kitchen and living room were positioned upstairs to take advantage of the lovely view to the water and mid-tree monkey and bird habitat.
Enjoy the natural wonders just outside the windows, as there are four kinds of monkeys in the region, and the wildlife includes toucans, macaws, sloths, blue morpho butterflies and iguanas to name a few. Mature trees feature fresh fruit including guava,bananas,mangos,papayas,coconut,cacao, and avacados. The beautiful landscaping of our grounds can be viewed from the house or by strolling the paths that lead to the beach just a few yards away from the house. The property is located between two rivers. The closest river provides a refreshing pool of sparkling clear gurgling water for your enjoyment after swimming and surfing.. Our Playa Carbonera is a good mid to high tide surf spot.

The casa is totally off the grid, with solar power, well water, and propane tanks for cook-stoves and hot-water heaters. Our on-demand hot water is available in sinks and showers. We have walk-in showers and deluxe linens for your comfort. The owners, Melanie and Kim Norman live on-site in a manager house, and are available to help make your stay comfortable. They can book tours, do some cooking, baby-sit the kids, or take you on jungle-waterfall tours. This house has doors and window shutters that lock.

Keywords: Beachfront vacation house at a surf break, with sea view in rainforest environment. A Treehouse feel! Now offers WiFi.

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome
          • Pets Considered

          Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10

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          • Detached Unit

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          • Queen size Beds (4) Our beds are 4-post high beds with no-see-um netting in a tent-like arrangement with zipper. Light and fan is in the bed., Double Beds (1) Two cabinas are located close by on a neighboring property, and can be used by us for over-flow, to accomodate a larger group. These each have a double bed., Child Beds (1) We have a small mattress for children, and mosquito netting for surrounding it., Baby Cribs (1) The mattress for children can also be used for infants....moreless

          Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Catering Available:

            We have people standing by to be hired for cooking for our guests at an extra charge. Please indicate your desire to have cooking services at time of reservation....moreless

          • Kitchen:

            Owner enjoys cooking, so has equipped the kitchen for a variety of cooking options. Blender and pressure cooker included....moreless

          • Refrigerator:

            Ours is a solar (12 V.) refrigerator. It does not make ice....moreless

          • Cooking Utensils:

            We have very nice pots and accessories for cooking....moreless

          Amenities

          • Washing Machine:

            We can arrange washing of your laundry by our cleaning staff for a reasonable charge. The clothes are hung out to dry in a covered deck area....moreless

          • Linens Provided:

            We use at least 400 thread count, cotton sheets, and body length bath towels, plus hand towels and wash cloths....moreless

          • Parking Off Street:

            We have a small gravel parking area that can accomodate 4 vehicles...moreless

          Other Amenities

              • Linens and Towels Provided, Hammocks, Beach Chairs, Adult and Children's Games, Reading Material, Water-Color Art Supplies, Wet-Bar, Blender, Coffee-Making Equipment and yoga deck, ocean kayak. Just down the lane there is an open-air bar and restaurant serving excellent cuisine, and offering board games and social interaction. We also have horseshoe pits and croquet....moreless

              Communications

              • Wireless Internet:

                As of May, 2011, we now have WiFi, so bring your computer and hook up wirelessly....moreless

              Outdoor Features

              • Deck / Patio:

                We have a yoga or movement deck with beautiful almond wood floor over the manager house. Our lower porch is a great napping place with its two hammocks....moreless

              • Balcony:

                Balcony off the Kitchen and Living rooms provides a nice vantage point of waterview while having cocktails before dinner....moreless

              • Lanai / Gazebo:

                The lower porch is about 3 feet off the ground and is large and comfortable....moreless

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

              • Beachfront:

                Our beach area also enjoys the mouth of a clear-water river where there is a 3 ft. deep sandy lagoon to cool off in, and wash off the salt from the gulf....moreless

              • Beach View:

                A view of Gulf Dulce is exquisite from the balconies of our home....moreless

              Activities

              • Fishing
              • Cycling
              • Swimming
              • Hiking
              • Kayaking
              • Sailing
              • Surfing
              • Snorkeling/Diving
              • Boating
              • Wildlife Viewing
              • Restaurants
              • Horseshoes
              • Sight Seeing
              • Mountain Biking
              • Shelling
              • Horseback Riding

              Other Activities

                  • Birdwatching, Waterfall Tours and Rapelling, Jungle Tours,Zip-line tours, Dolphin Tours, Tours to Animal Rescue Center, Fishing, Horse-Back Riding, Bird-Watching Tours, Local Jungle Bar with Board Games, massage, yoga lessons, Spanish lessons, surfing lessons, river clay masks, and yoga deck, horse shoes and croquet on site. We have a sailing yacht and offer day sailing tours with lunch provided....moreless
                   

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                  • We had an experience of our lifetime at Casa Dos Rios!

                    We had an experience of our lifetime at Casa Dos Rios!

                    • Guest Chris
                    • Date of stay 04/03/13
                    • Review Submitted 05/06/13
                    That was our second visit to Cabo Matapalo within a one-month period. Both times we booked our stay with Melanie and our experience was absolutely incredible on every level! We weren’t able to stay at “Casa Dos Rios” on our first visit. Another party already booked the house and Melanie offered us to stay at her neighbor’s house Casa Tuanis. We spent 4 wonderful days. Two weeks lately we came back to Cabo Matapalo and were able to book Casa Dos Rios. We just fell in love with that place from the first sight. One could feel how much love & efforts Melanie & her husband Kim put into it. The house is very spacious with an incredibly high vaulted ceiling. It’s good for up to 8 people. It has a very specious living room where we enjoyed ourselves day and night. An open-air setting of Casa Dos Rios creates a perfect connection with the jungle & beautiful landscaping around the house made it even more incredible. The ocean view is spectacular and you can see Pavones, a town by the longest surf break in the Central America on the opposite side of Golfo Dulce. While in the house we had a lot of fun playing different table games. I read a book lying in a comfy couch or in a hammock on the terrace. It’s great that there was a Wi-Fi in the house. My husband was able to take care of some business stuff remotely. Having Internet is pretty unique for the area as the entire town is off-grid and Casa Dos Rios is fully powered by solar. Having hot water, a fridge, internet & even electricity is a luxury add-on for rentals in Cabo Matapalo and Casa Dos Rios has it all. We loved our wonderful kitchen where one can find everything needed for cooking. We always gathered around this beautiful wooden bar table while dinner was being prepared.Bedrooms are very cozy. I had a very deep and pleasant sleep and my guess is it was because of a very comfortable mattress & an open-air settings. Multiple windows & wall openings allowed breeze to go through and keep air fresh throughout the night. We enjoyed different activities throughout the day: surfing, fishing, kayaking, boogie boarding, sunbathing, yoga, reading, photography, cooking. We were so excited to see brown Capuchin monkeys crossing the lawn in front of the house. There were pelicans, toucans, lots of beautiful scarlet macaw, green parrots and many other birds all around & in the sky.Now we constantly think of coming back soon! Thanks Melanie&Kim for your hospitality and letting us stay at your beautiful house.Christina&Vadim

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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                  • wonderful place to stay

                    wonderful place to stay

                    • Guest toban
                    • Date of stay 02/24/13
                    • Review Submitted 04/17/13
                    We were two couples who had a wonderful week stay here. The casa is just like it looks in the pictures except that the pictures do not show the beautiful view you have of the ocean while still in bed in the morning. As you wake up you lift up your head and look at the sun coming up over the ocean. We never bothered to put down the window shutters as the view was so nice. As everyone says Melanie is a great cook and you definitely want to take advantage of her cooking. Besides going to Martina's for supper we walked to the Encanta la vida lodge for supper, it was a buffet on the Saturday night and was good. Also enjoyed lunch at Lapos Rios lodge, great views. We loved taking beach walks every day and then cooling off in the natural pool by the Casa, sometimes the water was a little murky here if it had rained but it was a great place to cool off. I thought we might be a little warm without air conditioning but this was never an issue. At night the fan inside your netted bed kept you very comfortable As mentioned before the swimming in the ocean in a little tricky here because you pick your way thru the rocks but the beach area itself is very nice to sit in with big trees to provide shade from the hot sun. It is a big plus being able to see the ocean from just about every room in the Casa, and the casa is beautiful inside. We did have some bugs in the evening but if you used more of an indirct light they were fine and definitely not a problem for us. We loved the Casa dos Rios , Melanie and Kim are wonderful hosts and do everything they can to make sure you have the best stay possible.

                    Owner response: Thanks Patti, for this very flattering review. We know that it is because of people like you that Casa Dos Rios is a joy to own and provide for special vacations. We enjoyed the four of you and hope to see you here again some time. We appreciate you taking the time to give future guests some of your impressions. All the best to you four fine folks. Melanie and Kim

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                  • Fantastic area, beautiful house,and friendly hosts equal Casa Dos Rios!

                    Fantastic area, beautiful house,and friendly hosts equal Casa Dos Rios!

                    • Guest Michele
                    • Date of stay 02/09/13
                    • Review Submitted 03/04/13
                    We (two couples) stayed at Casa Dos Rios (CDR) for 10 days. The house is beautiful: 4 bedrooms, open air. It is very clean with gleaming hardwood floors, comfortable beds, fresh linens and a well equipped kitchen. We spent our time walking along the beach (at low tide) and along the road. There are 2 waterfalls nearby which are beautiful and lots of wildlife to see (toucans, macaws, 4 types of monkeys). We swam everyday, read, played cards. The evenings had a few bugs when we had the lights on but never any that bothered us. The beds had bug nets and we slept well (it does take a few nights to get used to the jungle sounds). We woke to the sound of the howler monkeys and the birds at around 530 AM so bedtime comes early. We went on the sailing trip with Kim and Melanie. It was great fun. They taught us about sailing, we went swimming and they made a wonderful lunch with cold beverages. We will do it again next year. It was a highlight of our trip and I would recommend it. Melanie prepared 5 meals for us. They we all outstanding dinners and I recommend you take advantage of her culinary skills. We also ate at Martina’s a few nights. Food is excellent, 5 minute walk. The beach at CDR is a bit challenging until you get to know it. Once you see it at low tide, you can figure it out. After we got to know it, we had no trouble and swam every day. We also took advantage of the river to cool off. On our last day we took our wine and sat in the river mouth and said goodbye to the Osa for another year. ): Melanie and Kim are wonderful hosts and friendly people. They are happy to share their knowledge of the area and will assist you any way they can (booking excursions or taxis etc). They are the kind of people who make you feel welcome and comfortable at the first hello. The Osa is a magical area. It is natural, beautiful and full of amazing wildlife. CDR is a beautiful, comfortable home to stay in, and Melanie and Kim are warm, welcoming and knowledgeable hosts. What more can one wish for?

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

                    Owner response: Hi Michele, We really appreciate the review you took the time to give us. It will be with so much joy that we welcome the four of you again for the entire month of February next year. We now have waves and the surfers are flocking to Cabo Matapalo, so we continue to be busy. Thanks for being a contributor to our success! Have a good Summer season. Melanie and Kim

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                  • Tree House Treasure

                    Tree House Treasure

                    • Guest JennyS.
                    • Date of stay 12/31/12
                    • Review Submitted 01/10/13
                    Casa Dos Rios is a lovely, clean beach rental.The house is as advertised and as seen in the photos. The beauty of the house lies in its simplicity and location. There is nothing more than you need, and, at the same time, all that you need is right there at Casa Dos Rios. The beds are comfy, the showers are hot, the towels are fluffy and the views and surrounding jungle are divine. We adored Melanie and Kim as they were the perfect balance between caretakers and hosts. Their advice on what to see and do, where and when to go, which tours to take- all of it was spot on. Having Buena Esperanza in walking distance is a perk that can't be beat!

                    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Hi Jennifer , Joe and Family, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review on our home. We appreciated meeting you and hope to see you here again some time. With our large house, you could have your friends stay here with you next time and let us hire cooks for your convenience. We value your opinion, as experienced travelers. All the best! Melanie and Kim Norman, owners, Casa Dos Rios

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                  • Truly Amazing!

                    Truly Amazing!

                    • Guest April H.
                    • Date of stay 08/31/12
                    • Review Submitted 09/11/12
                    My husband and I recently returned from spending 5 nights at Casa Dos Rios as part of a 10 year anniversary trip to Costa Rica. The time we spent at CDR was all we hoped for and so much more! Waking up each morning to the sounds of the waves on the shore and the calls of the howler monkeys and scarlet macaws was such an amazing and surreal experience that I hope I never forget. We explored the rivers and beaches near the house and went on an amazing hike to multiple waterfalls. The hammocs were perfect for relaxing during afternoon rain showers. The house is so amazing and the yard and area around the house are beautifully maintained! Kim and Melanie were such wonderful hosts both during the planning stage of our trip and while we were there. They helped us with everything we needed and were wonderful to visit with but also gave us plenty of space. Arturo, the taxi driver that Kim and Melanie arranged to pick us up from and return us to the airport in Puerto Jimenez was very nice, even stopping to point out wildlife on the drive to the house. We took advantage of Melanie's amazing culinary skills for one dinner and we walked to a nearby resort for another dinner. For our other meals, the kitchen at CDR had everything we needed. We were certainly sad to leave Casa Dos Rios but we are already looking forward to visiting again in the future! Pura Vida!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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                  • Family Vacation 2012

                    Family Vacation 2012

                    • Guest Andy B
                    • Date of stay 07/28/12
                    • Review Submitted 08/06/12
                    If you are looking for the authentic, rustic, and off-the-beaten-path Costa Rica, then rent Casa Dos Rios. It was an adventure for our family at every step just to get there, and to get to Corcovado Park, but it was worth it, and we know that it will take years for everything that we have seen there to sink in! It was almost a trip to another planet for this family from Wisconsin, and an experience that we will never forget! The owners, Kim & Melanie, couldn't have been more helpful to us. They lined up two of the best local guides for our jungle tours, and also took us on a pretty exciting sailboat ride across Golfo Dulce. Casa Dos Rios is a work of art, too, and as a cabinetmaker, I can really say that it was an exciting and rich place to reside for the week. We also need to mention how much wildlife is at your doorstep. Howlers, spider monkeys, macaws overhead all day. It is a wonderland of rainforest wildlife! It is not to be missed!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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                  • Colorado family

                    Colorado family

                    • Guest Colorado family
                    • Date of stay 04/28/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/08/12
                    We loved staying at Dos Rios. Monkeys right off the deck, surfing out our back door, comfy beds and great host. (only Kim was there when we visited). Kim was extremely friendly and helpful, but gave us our space too. Love that we could walk to Martina's bar to socialize. The location is one of the best for beginner/immediate surfers. Maru the housekeeper cooked a nice meal for us and was very sweet. Thanks so much for making are vacation great! We hope to come back.

                    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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                  • our spring vacation

                    our spring vacation

                    • Guest V&L
                    • Date of stay 03/31/12
                    • Review Submitted 04/24/12
                    This was our third trip to Costa Rica, and second to the Osa. This time we went with three other couples. The house was great and Kim and Melanie really took care of us. We had our space, but they make sure that all our activities were set up. Hikes,yoga, surf camp, zip line, and a boat tour. We used the surf boards and kayak when we were at the house. Kim and Melanie cook for us one night, the dinner was great, but the pies were even better! The local restaurant is a short walk. This house worked great for us, I would highly recommend it.

                    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Hi Vaughn, Thanks so much for posting this review. We are continuing to have sun and scattered rain, and everything is greening nicely. You really went for the gusto in activities and in my opinion, took advantage of what this environment has to offer! We will hope to be your hosts again, and next time the pie will be gratis! We wish you a happy Spring! Melanie and Kim Norman

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                  • Diamond in the rough? oh yeah...

                    Diamond in the rough? oh yeah...

                    • Guest The taller Vaughn ;-)
                    • Date of stay 03/31/12
                    • Review Submitted 04/20/12
                    What a beautiful gem nestled in the rough and rugged Costa Rican Osa peninsula coastline! Right from the get-go, Melanie and Kim made us feel right at home with their subtle Southern charm and warmth. Having the owners on site to give guidance, make phone calls (to set up tours etc), get more salt and pepper ;-) from, was a true value not expected in staying at a vacation rental. They were there when help was asked for but never ever felt intruded upon. Peace and anonymity was spot-on. I've used VRBO many times and this is by far the most memorable experience of location (on the beach amongst a rain forest), a beautiful AND funtional house and gracious owners! When you fly in to Puerto Jimenez and grab your groceries for the week before heading to the Casa be sure to leave a night or two free from cooking to have Chef Melanie whip up a mean local seafood, local veggies/fruits dinner. AND DO NOT pass up her baking skills in the dessert pie section of her menu...glad there were 8 of of us in our group because if you had to cut that pie in less than equal parts, well let's just say that it would've ended worse than the movie Tombstone. Mango, coconut, and plumeria trees abound on the property (not to mention the other 97 species of trees I can't name) only to be visited by 3-4 troops of Howler, Cappuchin and Spider monkeys daily. Toucans, macaws and countless other bird species that put you into sensory overload fly above and around the property endlessly. The Osa is a busy place when it comes to animals, insects and flora. Such diversity seems unparalleled anywhere else in the central American region. Melanie hooked us up with 2 separate forest guides on this stay; Rodolfo and Andy. A MUST! The avg American would miss about 98% of what's hidden when you hike thru the jungle, whereas both of these men were full of insight/info on what the eye does not see let alone comprehend. The zip-lining was fun but too short, it lasted about 45-60 minutes in harness. I could've done it all day but you'd have cables running all thru the forest to pull that off ;-). The hikes, esp in the Corcovado Natl Park were full of countless birds, bugs, Boa constrictors, tapirs, more monkeys, anteaters, coatis, lizards, poison dart frogs and sweat! haha Don't be fooled, the rain forest is muggy and hot; loved it!! We loved the Costa Rican people, their country and would definitely come back...hit the reserve button on this page and commit to going! YOU WILL NOT be disappointed!

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Thanks so much, Landon, for this review. You really describe this experience well and will be a great help to future guests. We loved meeting all eight of you and really do enjoy our jobs in this hospitality business. I wish I could send you one of my lemon merangue pies from here! Please come again, we will make one for you, gratus! Our current guests are just two ladies, but they are happy campers and we love meeting each new guest. All is well here in the rainforest. Have a great spring and summer in California. Pura Vida, Melanie and Kim

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                  • casa dos rios

                    casa dos rios

                    • Guest Ona S.
                    • Date of stay 03/31/12
                    • Review Submitted 04/19/12
                    Casa Dor Rios was a wonderful open-air home right next to beach. The property was well-maintained and clean with the owners living on close to the house on the property. They were very accommodating to our needs and arranged activity tours and travel to places we wanted to see. There is a small cantina down the road from the house which makes it very convenient to eat dinner out. Lots of wildlife was seen around the property too (monkeys!) This is a great place to stay while visiting Cabo Matapalo.

                    Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

                    Owner response: Dear Ona and Friends, the eight of you were a perfect fit for this 4 bedroom home, and you really took advantage of the offerings for activities and education in the rainforest! Thanks for your positive feedback and your choosing our home for your one week vacation. We love it when a group allows our assistance and appreciates this environment as you all did. Please be our guests again in the future. Pura Vida, Melanie and Kim

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                  Rental basis: Per property
                  Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                  Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                  Base Rate
                  3 night min stay
                  $155 $205
                  Fri, Sat, Sun
                  $1191 $4800
                  Christmas and New Years
                  Dec 21 - Jan 5
                  7 night min stay

                  $2555
                  Spring Break
                  Mar 10 - Mar 30
                  7 night min stay

                  $1435
                  * Approximate Monthly rates, actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay

                  Additional information about rental rates

                  Rates are subject to change until reservation confirmation. Gratuity to the cleaning staff is requested and appreciated.

                  We accept all major credit cards, or a check in the mail. Occasionally we accept cash for the balance upon arrival. A deposit of 1/2 is required at the time or reservation, and the balance of rent is due at least 30 days prior to arrival.

                  For Holiday and Spring Break Rates: the quoted price per day is for the first six guests, and add $50 per additional guest per night, no age limitations.


                  Additional Fees and Taxes:

                  Rates quoted include all tax and cleaning fees. The daily rates quoted are for the first 2 occupants. Add $25 per night per additional adult and $10 per night per additional child under the age of 12.


                  This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                  Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                   

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                  Year Purchased: 2003

                  About the owner: Kim and Melanie Norman: We are people who live for happiness and adventure. We have enjoyed being beacons of successful coupling in our community for years. We are happy people, and take much pleasure in sharing it with others. We have found that we can share our happiness though offering Casa Dos Rios for others to enjoy. We are proud of having dreamed big: stretching ourselves and our abilities to buy and build on the fantastic property we discovered in a very special part of Costa Rica. Away from the hustle and bustle of large human populations, our little haven has become our place of sanctuary, helping us balance out the fast-lane careers that we have engaged in over the past 30 years. Kim is a builder and actually lived in Costa Rica for eight months in 2005, building our beach house rental. I have just completed 30 years in the real estate brokerage business. Now, 4 years into the vacation rental venture, we are paying off the last of debt and heading down to live our dream! We recently bought a sailboat because, looking out on Golfo Dulce from Casa Dos Rios, we know that there is so much to discover and enjoy out on those waters teeming with ocean life. We manage our vacation rental from the manager house on-site. We know that we will meet wonderful people from all over the world. Being a Southern Louisiana native, I will fit right in providing 'hospitality' and 'good cooking' (upon request) for our guests. Our interests and hobbies include: Sailing, fishing, gardening, cooking, yoga, soul-rhythms exercise to music, water-color painting, wood crafts and traveling.

                  Why the Owner Chose Cabo Matapalo:
                  We first went to Matapalo on the Osa Penninsula in 1999 as a couple. Kim, my husband, had visited Costa Rica with his best friend in 1990, traveling with the goal of finding the 'best fish soup'. Though the best soup turned up in Pto. Viejo, they were taken by the unspoiled Osa Penninsula and the great surfbreaks of Cabo Matapalo. When Kim and I arrived there in 1999 I was awestruck at how beautiful this coast is, and how much wildlife there is to see! All four kinds of monkeys could be seen in a given day and the sunrises were so spectacular, so many layers of contrast formed from the mountains across the Golfo Dulce and the ever-present scatterings of clouds, surf and birds. We knew that this place was the right area for us to establish a vacation home to enjoy for ourselves and to offer for the enjoyment of guests. As on-site managers we are excited about the opportunity to meet and enjoy our own guests, to offer meals, sailing excursions and a movement-exercise class called 'Soul Rhythms' to those who are interested. We are so happy to have so much support (people from our former community are planning their stay with us in the next year) and good times ahead with our guests. We hope that you will be one of these guests, and we intend to make this vacation one of your most wonderful and memorable ever!

                  The Unique Benefits at this House:
                  At first arrival to Casa Dos Rios we marvel at how simply exquisite our environment is: the house, with its rich wood surfaces, the view of the Gulf from our balcony, the lush landscape, so meticulously maintained, the sea breeze and sound of surf, the abundance of fruit and the welcoming faces of our greeting managers! We love the netted 4-post beds (that you zip yourself safely inside of), with reading light right over our heads, and personal fans at our feet. We love having the living area up high, (on the 2nd floor), giving a tree-house feel to the home. The big walk-in shower with rain-water spicket and a large open window (yet private) is a real pleasure to bathe in. The hammock porch is a special place for relaxation with a book, or napping in the afternoon, enjoying a sea breeze channeling through the breeze-way design of the downstairs. The Carbonera River to the right of our beachfront is such a gem. We might swim, boogie board, kayak or surf in the gulf in front of the house; then, go over to the cool, fresh-water river, where there is a 3 ft. deep lagoon, and rinse off the sand and salt, in the ever-moving waters that empty into the Golfo Dulce. The second river, to the left is about 1/4 mile away, and forms a deep and wide mouth, feeding the gulf with enough fresh water to make this a very good beach-fishing site. We also enjoy the hiking areas that are all around us. Bird-watchers hike out on the road nearby; the two largest waterfalls on the Carbonera River are a great hiking destination, reachable by walking approx. one hour from our house; the jungle path all along the beachfronts is a way to discover the many varied beaches of Matapalo. One of the best things about Casa Dos Rios is that we often see all four kinds of monkeys from the windows of the house. Macaws are so plentiful, we see many pairs every day and sometimes right in the trees outside the house. We find the wildlife still so abundant there, even today!


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                  • Casa Dos Rios faces the beach, and is surrounded by established landscape

                    Casa Dos Rios faces the beach, and is surrounded by established landscape

                  • Enjoy lots of counter space plus island, and experience a solar refrigerator!

                    Enjoy lots of counter space plus island, and experience a solar refrigerator!

                  • Casa Dos Rios shines with the use of local area hardwood, including almond floor

                    Casa Dos Rios shines with the use of local area hardwood, including almond floor

                  • Our Dr. Suess tree sillouettes the sunrise beyond it, (as viewed from the house)

                    Our Dr. Suess tree sillouettes the sunrise beyond it, (as viewed from the house)

                  • Playa Carbonera, the beach in front of CDR, in the special dusk blue!

                    Playa Carbonera, the beach in front of CDR, in the special dusk blue!

                  • A howler monkey at the beachfront, carrying her baby.

                    A howler monkey at the beachfront, carrying her baby.

                  • Macaws are in large number on the Osa Peninsula.  Our almond trees attract them

                    Macaws are in large number on the Osa Peninsula. Our almond trees attract them

                  • Another view of Casa Dos Rios, front yard.

                    Another view of Casa Dos Rios, front yard.

                  • View showing the window shutters.

                    View showing the window shutters.

                  • A sunrise being enjoyed. Photo by Tom Keefer, BBC

                    A sunrise being enjoyed. Photo by Tom Keefer, BBC

                  • Ending of a wedding, as procession exits.

                    Ending of a wedding, as procession exits.

                  • We also host weddings at Casa Dos Rios.

                    We also host weddings at Casa Dos Rios.

                  • The lower porch with its hammocks, is a very comfortable place for napping.

                    The lower porch with its hammocks, is a very comfortable place for napping.

                  • Going to bed at night in the queen-sized netted beds, is a pleasure in itself!

                    Going to bed at night in the queen-sized netted beds, is a pleasure in itself!

                  • The front yard at Casa Dos Rios, leads right out to the beach.

                    The front yard at Casa Dos Rios, leads right out to the beach.

                  • This photo was taken just outside the manager's house, in the guava tree.

                    This photo was taken just outside the manager's house, in the guava tree.

                  • Early morning colors vary each day at the beach in front of CDR.

                    Early morning colors vary each day at the beach in front of CDR.

                  • Madeline Rose photographed this lone male Colorado, in our guava tree.

                    Madeline Rose photographed this lone male Colorado, in our guava tree.

                  • Enjoy a hike from CDR to this Rio Carbonera waterfull and its cool lagoon.

                    Enjoy a hike from CDR to this Rio Carbonera waterfull and its cool lagoon.

                  • We call our shady palm grove out front, the beach club.

                    We call our shady palm grove out front, the beach club.

                  • A view when the tide is high.

                    A view when the tide is high.

                  • A wedding taking place at Casa Dos Rios.

                    A wedding taking place at Casa Dos Rios.

                  • The front yard set up for a wedding.

                    The front yard set up for a wedding.

                  Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #78314

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