Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona
This property is a nature lover's paradise overlooking the Pacific Ocean and jungle of the Punta Leona Nature Reserve in the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. While you are here you can relax with the soothing sounds of the ocean while watching birds and monkeys from your deck. The property features a studio-apartment ideal for couples or solo travelers with option to add one additional bedroom for larger parties. The apartment, includes A/C, private one bathroom, internet and cable TV. It is located next to the main house and it shares the terrace, lap pool and whirlpool. A secluded beach and tide pools can be reached by a 10 min walk from the property. A 20-min walk (3 min drive) will take you to Playa Blanca, one of Costa Rica's most beautiful white sand beaches where many activities such as snorkeling, surfing, and sea kayaking can be enjoyed. The Punta Leona Nature Reserve is home to one of the last remaining primary and secondary forests that are found in the transitional life zone between the rain forests of the Southwest and the dry forests of the Northwest. Punta Leona is an enchanting place to visit for nature lovers, families, and bird watchers, who will be exposed to the biological diversity of Costa Rica. It is home to the rare and endangered Scarlet Macaw as well as over 330 migratory and native bird species. In addition, for those who love to walk, this area offers a spectacular shoreline with several beautiful secluded beaches and reefs to explore. One of these, Playa Blanca, a quiet, pristine, white sand beach, has been denominated a national Marine Wetland area to protect migratory bird species in the lowlands of the river estuary and beach of Playa Blanca. The Punta Leona Private Club located within the reserve offers hikes in primary forest, birdwatching, restaurants, bars, swimming pools, a convenient store and other amenities. Please inquire about access to the private club AHEAD OF TIME. A fee may apply and availability is not warranted. The Punta Leona Reserve has one restaurant-pizza place, an ice cream parlor and a small convenience store open to all visitors. The property is only 25 min away from Jacó, a lively surfing town with numerous local and eclectic restaurants, bars, shop, bakeries and ice-cream parlors.
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona on 24 Jul 2026 start from £120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca. Playa Limoncito is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay! Absolutely stunning setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a nature preserve below, with a wide variety of birds and white faced monkeys greeting us each morning.
John E.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
REBECA
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is almost the last property on that ridge with Ana mixing view of birds and animals from the area
REBECA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
9 Jan 2024
Liked: Amenities
Clean, comfortable, amazing views from the patio! You are right in the jungle, can spot scarlet macaws and toucans! A close walk to a small quiet pebble beach. Playa Blanca is also close by with sand and great snorkeling. Paradise, photos look like screensavers! Hannia was a lovely communicative host, provided very good instructions and arranged our access to Punta Leona perfectly.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
shannon j.
2 Apr 2017
Awesome place and very highly recommended.
Very private. Enjoyed seeing red macaws, toucans and monkeys right from the deck. The apartment itself was very nice and has all the amenities we needed, and more. Hannia was very nice, and at the same time we had complete privacy. Punta Leona is a hidden jewel. It's like a wild life jungle reserve, white beach paradise, and a country-club all rolled into one. We didn't even bother with the country club stuff though. Just fished, soaked at the beach and enjoyed the wild life. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy it Hannia!
shannon j.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It is my pleasure to provide a wonderful and relaxing experience. This spot does have a lot to offer and I enjoy sharing it with my guests! It was a lot of fun to meet you!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Timothy M.
6 Mar 2017
Paradise Found
We just returned home from one of the best vacations we've ever had!!! I highly recommend Hannia's beautiful home in the Punta Leona resort, just north of Jaco. The apartment is very private with its own balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean below and surrounded by pure beauty. While enjoying coffee on the deck in the morning (or evening) we found many different birds with great opportunity for photography. The scarlet macaws are easily found, as are tucans, hummingbirds, kingbirds, kingfishers, parrots, frigates, hawks, etc. The whitefaced monkeys are frequent visitors and cute as long as you don't feed them. Hannia did everything to make our stay enjoyable. She was able to arrange for a local chef, Yorleny, to prepare dinner for us for three of our six nights. The food was outstanding and better than two of the restaurants we tried. The location was a little remote, so you do need a car to get there and to get around, but there is plenty to do in the resort with the beautiful beaches, restaurants and bars, hikes and grocery stores that you could stay on the Punta Leona resort for the entire stay. But, I would highly recommend the Jungle Crocodile Safari (junglecrocodilesafari.com) for excellent bird watching and the Carara National Park which are both just 10-15 minutes away.
Timothy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was such a pleasure to have Tim and July as my guests! I appreciated their organization and friendliness even before they arrived.It is hard to say enough good things about them. They were extremely accommodating, fun, polite, inquisitive, and appreciative. It was so much fun to talk to them about my country. Their attitude towards our culture and values is highly appreciated. Yorleny was very impressed and happy by their ability to communicate with her who does not speak English. We are particularly grateful for their kindness and willingness to try and enjoy our local food!
Hannia’s place was a beautiful oasis to watch the Scarlett macaw’s and toucans as well as a variety of other birds. The beaches were wonderful and the property had everything we needed. If you are looking for a relaxing jungle/ocean view. This is it.
This is a unique place to stay in the Punta Leona area. The view and setting are top-notch, the apartment well equipped and comfortable, and having access to wrist bands a big plus. Thank you for everything!
The property is located at the edge of the jungle with a magnificent view of the Pacific and the sunset. It was just remote enough to be quiet and away from the crowds. Hannia was very helpful with everything. It couldn't have been better. Thanks so much for sharing your property with us.
We loved staying in this private area of nature. It was so lovely and peaceful - and full of animals and birds. I wished we would have stayed here longer.
Julie K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Diana M.
17 Apr 2019
Nice studio apartment
The studio apartment was very nice and clean. The deck was literally surrounded by jungle. However, the first day it was quite noisy due to the pool pump kicking on and off. This was corrected by day two. The driveway is extremely steep and difficult to get down with luggage. We enjoyed hearing the monkeys at nighttime.
Diana M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed hearing the monkeys at night an the jungle.
I am sorry about the water pump noise. Lately, it has been necessary to have it on in the Summer months because of the drought. I understand this can be bothersome so we try to keep this to a minimum.
Verified
8/10 Good
Mary Lou H.
16 Mar 2019
Ideal comfortable apartment for 2 adults.
There is a nice private balcony. Unfortunately views were obstructed by foliage. But for a better view we only had to sit by the pool. The pool was awesome! Great star gazing. You really need a car to enjoy all the amenities in area. Note that it is a 10-15 minute drive to get out to the main road. The closest beach (under 5 minutes) in complex, Playa Blanca was lovely and there was good snorkeling!
Thank you Hannia for the delicious fruit basket!!
Nice place with all utilities in good shape, internet service from not so good to not available sometimes. Apartment is small, no more than 2 guests if you plan to be indoors comfortably.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brad J.
11 Feb 2019
AWESOME
THE place was great zero complaints... Loved it
Brad J.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
23 Mar 2018
Short but sweet stay
The apartment is lovely. We saw a coati, macaws and a toucan from the back porch. We ended up having a family emergency and Hannia was kind enough to let us use her cell phone. You absolutely need a car here, even to get to the beaches and restaurants within Punta Leona. Try to visit Playa Blanca during the week. It was very busy on the weekend.
Lisa C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geoff B.
11 Feb 2018
Third Visit
We have just completed our third visit, my wife and I staying in the apartment, and my two tico friends staying in the extra unit provided. One can feel no closer to nature than here, with the rainforest and ocean at out doorstep, and the local monkey pandilla paying their daily visit. Hannia has again been a super host. I highly recommend this experience for those who want to be immersed in the best of what Costa Rica has to offer
Geoff B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I am delighted to hear about your experience! It is a pleasure for me to attend to my guests and ensure that they can relax and enjoy this peaceful yet exciting habitat. I am very much looking forward to seeing you all next year.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Amy G.
29 Jun 2017
A beautiful view and very clean!
We were so excited to stay in Punta Leona and thought the reserve was lovely but were a little disappointed in the small apt. studio. The futon was just not comfortable for a week and the air cond. was loud at night. Didn't sleep much at all. But everything else was great. It was clean and had a very nice kitchen that was well equipped. We just needed another pull-out or real bed for our college girls. The community and Ms. Hannia Compose are amazing!
Amy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2020
I am so sorry to hear that the A/C was loud and other issues that were not up to your expectations. I was not aware of this as no other guests had told me about it. The good news is that the apartment now has a new "state-of-the-art" A/C system. As advertised, this studio-apartment (600 sqft2) is indeed ideal for couples. Parties of 4 are welcome but should be aware of the limitations.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
24 Feb 2017
Private, comfortable, nature, beach, hiking
Kalinda Pacifica was just perfect for us. Beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Monkeys greeted us upon our arrival right outside the door. Close to several different beaches and hikes, the hardest part of our trip was deciding what to do! So many options. Hannia was an excellent host and gave us great recommendations. We cannot wait to return to this magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Caroline B.
15 Feb 2017
Amazing stay
Hannia is such a warm and wonderful person and she communicated well before and during the rental and addressed any questions immediately. What can I say about this amazing location. The apartment is well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom is a bit small if you need a lot of room but it worked fine for our family of 4. The views are incredible - ocean, jungle, macaws flying overhead and monkeys in the trees (but not annoying monkeys that come too close). We cooked in the apartment with ease.
The facilities at the club house were amazing - free birdwatching tour and butterfly tour, exercise classes and activities like a resort (we did not participate), clean and beautiful beaches and pools. Mini Golf. Lots of things for kids to do. Also there was a lot of security (gates to pass through on the road) if you are nervous you will feel comfortable here.
We stayed at 4 places on our trip and the kids said this was their favourite.
I would definitely come back to stay with Hannia. Worth noting is the steep driveway and the stairs to the apartment - would not be recommended for anyone with mobility issues.
Caroline B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was so much fun to have The Brookfields as my guests. I enjoyed their stay a lot! They are such wonderful people. Extremely polite and courteous, easy to communicate with, and most important to me, they get totally immersed, understand and appreciate the environment and culture they are experiencing. The two boys are so well educated, curious and fun. I strongly recommend then as your guests with no reservations at all.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Liz P.
31 Jan 2017
Simply Spectacular!!
I’ve visited Costa Rica many times over the past decade and have always been drawn to Punta Leona. But my stay at Kalinda Pacifica has by far been the most enjoyable in Punta Leona. If you are seeking privacy, magnificent sunsets, and a clean and uncluttered apartment — this is the place! My communication with the owner was pleasant and she was always thoughtful and prompt in her replies. Her tips on where to explore off the beaten path were so welcome - especially when you’re seeking tranquility, nature, and beauty. I'm already missing the views from the balcony and hearing the scarlet macaws flying overhead. You will be completely enchanted by this slice of paradise. I’m so happy to have discovered Kalinda Pacifica. I will definitely return and recommend this spot to my friends and family. Gracias, Hannia!
Liz P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
I am so grateful that you selected Kalinda and very glad to hear about your experience. I sincerely enjoyed your visit! It is my greatest pleasure to ensure that my guests can relax and rejuvenate in this enchanted spot. Looking forward to your next visit! Cheers!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Geoff B.
28 Feb 2016
Best Yet
I have visited Punta Leona for many years, and stayed in different types of accommodation, and this has been the most enjoyable yet. Privacy, magnificent views, clean and nicely decorated unit, friendly and helpful owner are just some of the assets of this unit. I visited with two friends from Turrialba, and they stayed in a separate unit that they found to be very accommodating as well. In addition to recommending this unit to those seeking nature, proximity to beach, and tranquility, I also recommend this unit to those interested in nature photography. Instead of standing in a rain forest, looking up and trying to focus with 100% humidity, all one has to do here is sit patiently with a long lens and tripod , and shortly toucans, guacamayas, monkeys etc are visible, and easily photographed
Very enjoyable- we hope to visit again next year
Geoff B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura A.
14 Apr 2015
¡Un pedacito de cielo en medio del Pacífico!
Un fin de semana en Kalinda, bastó para recargar energías y olvidarnos por completo del bullicio de la ciudad y el e stress del día a día.
Es un lugar muy acogedor, como acogedores son sus dueños, que te reciben de brazos y corazón abierto.
Con una vista de ensueño, se puede descansar con mucha privacidad y con todas las comodidades para no preocuparse por nada. Es como estar en casa, pero al lado del mar.
En medio de una naturaleza majestuosa y a pocos minutos de la playa, es un oasis perfecto para descansar, leer, meditar y disfrutar de un buen tiempo.
¡Muchas gracias por tantas buenas atenciones y por permitirnos pasar un tiempo inolvidable!
Laura A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura A.
14 Apr 2015
¡Un pedacito de cielo en medio del Pacífico!
Un fin de semana en Kalinda, bastó para recargar energías y olvidarnos por completo del bullicio de la ciudad y el e stress del día a día.
Es un lugar muy acogedor, como acogedores son sus dueños, que te reciben de brazos y corazón abierto.
Con una vista de ensueño, se puede descansar con mucha privacidad y con todas las comodidades para no preocuparse por nada. Es como estar en casa, pero al lado del mar.
En medio de una naturaleza majestuosa y a pocos minutos de la playa, es un oasis perfecto para descansar, leer, meditar y disfrutar de un buen tiempo.
¡Muchas gracias por tantas buenas atenciones y por permitirnos pasar un tiempo inolvidable!
Laura A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andres S.
14 Apr 2015
Peace Full Place , Owners Pura Vida !!
I try very nice of the owners, apartment very clean and equipped Place to rest in peace and harmony with nature, for mountain lovers on the beach. Perfect sea views.
They will not regret visiting this place, 100% recommended.
Andres S.
About the host
Hosted by Hannia Campos
Hannia was born in San José, Costa Rica where she spent her childhood and adolescence. She moved to Massachusetts to study at Mount Holyoke College and she stayed for 34 years!! She was faculty at Harvard for more than 20 years where she conducted research on diet and health. Hannia moved back to her come country two years ago to develop programs to improve the diets of Costa Ricans. Most than anything she loves nature, the beach, and her pets. She is passionate about gardening, snorkeling and working with stained glass. Hannia likes her guests to understand, appreciate, and enjoy all the beauty and peace that her home country has to offer.
Why they chose this property
Hannia started visiting Punta Leona when she was 10 years old and her parents became members of “the club”, a campground that offered potable water and toilets for those who loved nature and the beach. Hannia’s dream since then was to live in Punta Leona…. This dream came true in 2009 when she finished building her "dream house".
What makes this property unique
I love to be able to walk to Playa Blanca, hike in the nearby forest, experience wildlife, go snorkeling, and listen to the ocean from my bedroom.