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Beautiful bungalow set in a beach front tropical garden

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A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a colorful rug, and large windows overlooking greenery.
A spacious living area with wooden furniture, large windows, and a view of greenery outside.
A two-story wooden house with large windows, a hammock, and a covered outdoor seating area.
Two beds with striped bedding and a canopy, wooden floors, and large windows with curtains.
A kitchen with a gas stove, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a sink. There are wooden stools and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Playa Cocles

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Limon, Talamanca
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Twin bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, this vacation home is on the beach. Punta Uva Beach and Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talamanca Family Art and Finca La Isla Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Map
Limon, Talamanca

What's nearby

  • Playa Cocles - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Cocles - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nema - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SAGE - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casa Río - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful bungalow set in a beach front tropical garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful bungalow set in a beach front tropical garden?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful bungalow set in a beach front tropical garden on Nov 14, 2026 start from $195, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful bungalow set in a beach front tropical garden?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful bungalow set in a beach front tropical garden?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful bungalow set in a beach front tropical garden located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Playa Cocles and Playa Cocles. Punta Uva Beach and Playa Chiquita are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was excellent. Great access to a lovely beach. The property could use a little care. The kitchen was in need of some supplies. We did reach out to the property manager and he responded and brought a new toaster and additional forks immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location

Although not exactly beachfront the place was clean and well situated in PV.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Tropical Retreat

Such a peaceful, tropical retreat, a short path from the beach -- thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is amazing. We saw more wildlife in the backyard than in the Hikes or trips we did. Having your own basically private beach was really nice. Thomas was great, responded quickly via what’s app for anything we needed. Will definitely be coming back some day, hopefully next time we catch a little less rain than we did on this trip.
Monkeys at the beach right behind the property
Beach right at the property
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The layout of the house, the beautiful landscape, the privacy...this was one of the best places we've ever stayed at.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

The house is well kept, extremely close to the beach. Then interior is nice and you have everything you need in the house. You can walk to the beach and it's also very close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We thanks these guess for taking the time for writing such a positive review.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

This is a great and quiet place!!

Marisa House is a beautiful and lovely place. Jardens are just beautiful, the house is clean and organize. You can hear the sound of the waves from any room in the house.... love it! We enjoy a lot our staying.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Casa Marisa is a very special house and really allows you to experience the true Costa Rican experience. The house is in a unique position, being so close to the beach. Our team work very hard to maintain the beautiful, tropical garden and house to maintain the high standards that we expect. We are so pleased that these clients enjoyed staying in our little piece of paradise.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING!!

Five of us stayed here for 18 days. What an amazing place. Had the best time. So close to the beach, landscaping is beautiful and location was perfect. After 18 days, none of us wanted to leave. I would HIGHLY recommend this wonderful place.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We're very happy that this group enjoyed staying in Casa Marisa. Casa Marisa is a great house to share as a group or family.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful and convenient location

The house was amazing! It had everything we needed for our two week stay. The setting was beautiful and you could hear the ocean from the master bedroom. You will wake up to the monkeys every morning so go to bed early! The beach out front was amazing and such a treat for us. Thomas was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are very pleased that these guests loved their stay in this beautiful property.
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful jungle garden next to beach

My sister & I loved the property for its natural beauty, privacy & direct access to a stunning beach. The house was lovely & felt spacious & comfortable for 2 people. It is walking distance to grocery store & restaurants. The owner provided us with a lot of info to make our trip go smoothly. The property felt very secure as well. We also enjoyed watching howler monkeys in the trees one evening during our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We thank these guests for taking the time to write such a positive review. We are glad that the monkeys came to entertain them!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This property is excellent! The biodiversity of the area was in full display at all times. It was peaceful and isolated with the sound of the ocean constantly present. If we wanted great food we only had to walk a short distance to numerous restaurants. The beach is equally as accessible. Thomas was a great host and took the time to give us a few ideas of things we might enjoy in the area. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Privacy & Relaxation in Punta Cocles

Casa Marisa and Casa Caracola exceeded our expectations! The descriptions and pictures do not do them justice. Comfortable, welcoming and relaxing - and merry steps to the (nearly) private beach. We fell asleep to the sound of the Carribean Sea every night. We walked to beach clubs and restaurants, and drove 700m for groceries. Secluded, yet close enough to the action in Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo. We absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful Home and Fantastic location

Architecture and layout of this home are quite beautiful. Very short walk to a beautiful beach and many excellent restaurants, grocery stores, etc. are close by. Cocles Beach, Punta Uva, and the Jaguar Rescue Center are must sees. The house has many windows and fans to provide ventilation. However, it does not have air conditioning so this might not work for someone who is not comfortable in the warm humid climate of the southern Costa Rican Caribbean.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are so glad that our beautiful home continues to live up to expectations. We designed the house to ensure that it is well-ventilated to allow the natural breezes to cool the house. We do not have air conditioning in the house, as it would increase our carbon footprint and we try to keep our house as environmentally friendly as we can. Furthermore, the ventilation design of the house makes it unsuitable for air conditioning. Most of our guests are cool and comfortable during their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Responsive Service

We arrived early and were allowed to check in, which was very helpful to us. We asked for an extra fan and this was also received. We appreciated this as it was very, very warm during our stay. The location being right on the beach was super convenient. We rented the bikes on the property and this was the ideal way to get around. Grocery stores and several good restaurants were very close. There was even a locally owned fruit stand at the end of our street. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 7, 2024
Thank you so much Angela. It was a pleasure to host you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute dream vacation

This property is absolutely beautiful and well located! Our family stayed for a total of 5 nights and enjoyed the confort and layout of the house as well as the garden surrounding the property. Although many restaurants and markets are walking distance, the property is calm, relaxing and very secure. We had the pleasure of falling asleep to the sound of the ocean and waking up to the sound of the playful monkeys right above us! I wouldn’t hesitate to return to this rental paradise! Favorite restaurant in the area Sol de Caribe and definitely recommend a visite to Playa Punta Uva. Enjoy your stay! Stephanie March 2023
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful Location

Lots of wildlife viewed from patio and the gardens are beautiful and well maintained. There is a second rental on the property and another in the process of being built (no work during our stay although the neighbor was having construction done on his property). Thomas was accommodating and responsive when minor issues occurred. Body soap and shampoo are not provided. While there is no AC, standing fans worked well for cooling for sleeping. Overall would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

The property is the perfect paradise location. It sits in the jungle with a short path to the beach. Such a thrill to watch the monkeys climb the canopy of trees over head each morning. At night we were rocked to sleep with the ocean waves. The beach is very private and pristine and the people of Costa Rica are lovely and so helpful. Plus, I cannot even begin to describe the food. Everywhere we went was amazing. Thomas, our host was accessible and knowledgeable about the property and Costa Rica. A great soul. I wanna go back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Construction noise

Noisy site with many motor bikes coming and going day and night with the gate light going off and on shining in the bedroom. No sleep. Pillows are old worn. And dirty. Construction tile saws running all day.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous property in a beautiful location

We rented the house for a week and absolutely loved our stay at Casa Marisa! The house is so uniquely designed and comfortable. If you are looking for an authentic Costa Rica experience, you will find it here. Every wall has doors and windows that open to the gardens and jungle that surround the house. The privacy is wonderful and the fully gated property made us feel very safe. From any room in the house, you can watch toucans, howler monkeys, crabs, sloths and other amazing wildlife. You can hear the ocean from the house, and there is a through-the-trees ocean view from the back. The location can't be beat. It is a very short stroll through the gardens and a small strip of jungle to get to beautiful Cocles Beach. A grocery store and restaurants are also a short walk away. The town of Puerto Viejo is also close by and has many more amenities. There are so many tours and activities nearby, but we really liked to just hang out at the beach, swim, surf, eat the great local food, and enjoy the hammocks! Thomas, the local property manager, was also very helpful and responsive. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants a true Costa Rican adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thanks for such a great review. The house is designed to make the most of the wonderful wildlife.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, great location

This home was spacious & in a great location as it was between the main road & the beach & very secluded & we saw sloths & monkeys right out the back door. I would have preferred A/C in the bedrooms as it was very warm for sleeping for us & we couldn't escape the heat & humidity. My "heads up" info (please don't take as strictly complaints, just info I wish I had known before booking/arriving) if you are looking at staying here are: No screens in windows, so they say open windows for sleeping, but you will have bugs fly in. Doors & windows are not sealed & therefore we had ants, geckos, small crabs & frogs come into the house. There is no cleaning service & you have to bring laundry off site. No "supplies" as far as shampoo, etc & they do not restock dish soap, toilet paper, etc if you run out. The contact person, Thomas, was amazing & super responsive though when we needed water tank switched over & a new toaster, as well as provided information when asked very promptly. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but can't say with 100% certainty I would stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

We stayed as a family of 4. The house was spacious, and in a great location within easy walking distance of x2 grocery stores and many good eating places. It is set in lovely gardens where we saw howler monkeys, birds and x2 sloths. As described in the listing there is a gate leading onto a large beach but due to the time of year (July) it was not safe to swim and diffucult to access due to the amount of rain. There was a lovely beach with a safe swim zone and life guards just 5 mins drive away so not really an issue for us that we couldn't swim from the house. The house is in need of some TLC. Some of the insect nets around the top of the house frame were damaged both in the in the main living areas and the bedrooms. There was not enough crockery (bowls in particular) in the kitchen for a family of 4 and we were only able to use 2 of the 4 gas rings on the hob as the ignition was broken on the other 2 and the lighter provided didn't work. 2 of the 4 outdoor chairs were damaged, one the arm was broken and the other had a broken seat. The cushions had been left in the rain so were very wet and couldn't be used till we had dried them out. We really enjoyed our stay in Playa Cocles and loved the position of the house and the abundance of wildlife in the garden. Our feeling was that with a bit of TLC and maintenence, this property would offer better value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ubicación increíble

La ubicación es increíble, un paraíso. Los anfitriones muy buenos. Pero las instalaciones las mejoraría un poco. Las camas muy cómodas. Una casa para disfrutar unas vacaciones en familia o con amigos y pasarlo muy bien. Sales a la playa directamente, desde el gran jardín de la propiedad. la primera vez es un regalo para los sentidos, brutal! Tienen bicicletas. para poder salir y disfrutar del ambiente afroamericano y caribeño que se respira en Puerto viejo y todos sus alrededores.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

love it

be aware of monkies SMILE
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront Bungalow

Incredible beachfront property on Playa Cocles. Located between Punta Uva and Puerto Viejo. Grocery store close by and an incredible argintinean restaurant right across the bridge. Stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Jungle paradise

Property was a little challenging regarding road access, but we managed. It would have been perfect if not for the neighbor's dogs constant barking and 9 days out of 12 of rain. (i know there is nothing property management can do about that!) My only suggestion -not property related- is choose dates .wisely . The overall property was great!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021
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