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About Rick Hardy (owner) or Rikki Hardy (owner/manager)

Rick Hardy, spent more than a decade visiting Mexico for his sand and surf fix, but after some prodding from a Costa Rican college friend he decided to visit Costa Rica. One visit and it was no more Mexico for him! He had found paradise and promptly bought property on the Peninsula de Osa; he and his brother Charlie built beautiful Casa Dulce in 1991. Since that time, Rick and his family have enjoyed escaping the hustle and bustle of the States by retreating to Casa Dulce twice a year. "When we come down here life just seems to slow down and we realize how little we need to get by and still be happy. In fact, we're happier here than we are in the States with all of the trappings of the modern world. One of the things we love the most about coming down here is 'family time'. When we are in the States, everyone is so busy, we hardly ever see each other, much less take the time to sit down together to work on a puzzle, play a board game, or just talk with one another. That's probably my favorite reason for coming to Casa Dulce." -- Rick Hardy

Rick Hardy (owner) or Rikki Hardy (owner/manager) purchased this Bungalow in 1990

Why Rick Hardy (owner) or Rikki Hardy (owner/manager) chose Cantón Golfito

Owner Rick Hardy has frequented countless beaches and surf spots in the past 40 years - landing on the Osa as his second home. The beaches are beautiful and still relatively uncrowded (compared to more touristy spots like Guanecaste or Tamarindo). If you are looking to slow down, enjoy everything the jungle and beach have to offer - you've come to the right place. If you're looking for bars, crowds, and connectivity back to the real world, you may want to keep looking, but if you're wanting to unplug, unwind and totally let your hair down, then you've found the right place. Located on one of the best sand beaches in the area (family friendly), Casa Dulce offers the comfort and ease of beachfront living. You literally have a view of Punta Pan Dulce (one of three of the major surf breaks) as the waves come wrapping around the point. If you're a surfer, this is invaluable because you can simply take a look out at the break to check conditions and tidal movement. Playa Pan Dulce is the safest beach in the area for small children and beginning surfers. The vast sand beach runs north (toward town), ending at a large rock outcropping. Fishing from the beach offers great action, where anglers can catch anything from a Red Snapper to a Snook, while more often hooking into the local "Jack" fish. Strong and fun to catch, the jacks will keep you hopping and if YOU don't want to eat them, you can typically find a tico fisherman who is more than happy to take your jacks off your hand, sometimes even taking them off your lure. The beach is right in your front yard, and the actual front yard is beautifully manicured with all types of different flowers and plants as well as many different birds and animals. Our LOCATION is probably one of the most obvious benefits of staying at Casa Dulce. Located on the first driveway on the left after entering Matapalo, Casa Dulce removes all the hassles associated with the Matapalo Beach Road. Once you walk down the road, you will know!

What makes this Bungalow unique

What makes Casa Dulce your favorite Costa Rican get away is EVERYTHING! Casa Dulce is a fabulous "open air" rancho which allows you to feel inside while being outside and allows you to feel outside when you're in the comfort of being indoors. Our solid concrete "lock-up" room, secured with a solid steel door, offers safe keeping for all of your valuables, giving you peace of mind while you're out and about. The plunge pool, which is located directly off the front porch, offers a cool and refreshing reprieve after family time on the beach. Beside the refreshing comfort of the cool waters, the pool also offers a solar-powered waterfall which begins to flow around 8:00AM, turning off when the sun behind the tree tops. Imagine settling in for a well deserved nap on the front porch in one of the super comfortable Yucatan hammocks, being lulled to sleep by the natural sounds of the waterfall. The open-air design allows you to feel outside when you're inside and inside when you're outside. From the kitchen, the living room and the front porch, you will be able to enjoy all the beauties of nature, even if it's raining. Casa Dulce also offers surfboards, kayaks and even fishing rods (when you bring your own reel). Contact Rick Hardy for information regarding the use of the fishing rods and also ask about recommended lures that are guaranteed to catch fish (when the fish are in the area) MONKEYS... if you want to see monkeys, Casa Dulce is the place to stay. Morning and evenings, troops of monkeys (white face, spider, titzis, and sometimes even howlers) will be in the trees, foraging for food, Specific fruit trees and other ornamentals have been planted with the soul purpose of attracting different animal species (birds, monkeys, four legged creatures, etc...) Casa Dulce's layout is perfect for a young family, offering three separate bedrooms, each with double beds which include mosquito net canopies, reading light and a fan. Our water is fabulous straight from the tap