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Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach.

Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach.

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The White Cottage by the pool, surrounded with jungle and gardens.
The beauty of our nature is amazing!
The verandas.
A veiled view of the jungle and pool.
Ocean breeze.

Overview of Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach.

10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Check out the area

Puerto Viejo, Limon
  • Popular LocationPunta Uva Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationRefugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Chiquita17 min walk

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

The White Cottage

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach.

The White Cottage is part of a sanctuary like "Ginger & Cacao”, a property of one acre of lush tropical jungle and landscaped gardens, at 200 m above the Atlantic with ocean views, and 10 min walk to Punta Uva beach.

More than ever, the property's layout with individual homes and no interaction with the other guests, provides for a relaxing and heathy vacation.

In addition to the cottage, the property includes two luxury villas, a pool with leisure area and the caretakers' cottage, with the property laundry.

Please note the multiple options for rent to consider:
1. Rent the White Cottage, sleeps max 2, current listing # 750426;
2. Rent the entire property - includes the two villas Ginger and Cacao (separate listing #754932) and the White Cottage ( this option sleeps 10 people max). Please contact the host for this option;
3. Rent the two villas ( this option sleeps max 8); please visit listing # 754932 for more details or contact the host.
4. Rent one of the two villas. Please contact us for availability (Villa Ginger sleep 4; Villa Cacao sleeps 2 adults + 2 children or 3 adults).
5. Rent one of the villas in combination with the cottage (sleeps max 6). Please contact the host for this option.

THE RATES IN THIS LISTING ARE FOR RENTING THE WHITE COTTAGE ONLY!

'Ginger & Cacao" is perfect for individual vacations, family gatherings, small wedding parties and honeymoons.

The property has large open areas where each house has its own space and privacy, and each one is unique.

Sunlight and a sense of lightness define the White Cottage.
The cottage is build under huge trees and next to the pool, facing East for terrific ocean views and to catch the ocean breeze. Large verandas with rocking chairs make this place perfect to relax after a long day at the beach. French windows bring light and the green of the surrounding jungle inside; its white interior complemented by teak wood wall and art, truly reflect the owner’s ideas for beach comfort. The open floor layout allows for easy and comfortable indoor-outdoor dining. The cottage has well defined rest area with queen size bed and a sofa, and kitchen - dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped, with dishwasher including; the dining area has dining table for 4.
The full bath and the walk-in closet are quite spacious. Numerous fans ventilate the cottage. Mosquito screens are installed on every window; free WiFi and TV are provided.

There is a safe deposit box installed in the walk-in closet. Please secure all your valuables in there and lock all doors and windows before leaving the cottage. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL LOSS!

The cottage uses a shared parking below the pool area.

The property’s two villas Ginger and Cacao are located at the opposite side of the pool area. High ceilings, hardwood floors, massive wooden doors and large decks complete the villas’ elegant furnishings.

Villa Cacao has fantastic ocean and jungle views from all rooms. It has one master suit with indoor and outdoor showers. The fully equipped kitchen has a bar that connects it with the large deck. The sitting area is beautifully furnished with two individual beds that could easily be set for comfortable sleeping. This part of the villa has its own full bath.
The villa shares the parking bellow the cottage. A private path takes you to the beautiful pool area.

Villa Ginger is nested into the surrounding jungle with views of it from every single window and deck. The villa has two bedrooms with queen size beds, one full bathroom with jungle views, fully equipped kitchen with dining area, porch and two decks. Ginger has its own parking space at the front and sitting area under the nearby almond tree. A minute walk on paved path will take you to the pool area.

The beautiful pool area, surrounded by jungle and landscaped gardens, includes a pool pavilion with swinging daybeds, and a leisure area with chaises and umbrellas. The pool area is the perfect spot to see large families of capuchin and howling monkeys raiding the treetops and to observe the amazing toucans on nearby fruit trees.

The property is interesting to explore. It consists of authentic tropical jungle with bromelia gardens added around each house and plants with lots of colors and fragrance. The numerous cacao trees and ginger plants inspired the name, “Ginger & Cacao”.

The property is maintained by caretakers. For your service and convenience, they reside in a separate cottage on the property grounds by the gate.

"Ginger & Cacao” is perfectly located at just short walk to Punta Uva Beach, one of the most striking in Costa Rica. A rare place still kept as natural as possible, with a minimum negative impact of over-development. Here is where the jungle meets the white sand beach with its emeralds waters and the almond trees to provide a natural shade. It’s not crowded and is safe for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling.

In Punta Uva one feels the complete connection with nature. There is nothing more beautiful than to get on a bicycle and go for an early morning ride to Gandoca- Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. At this time of the day, there is so much life and activity in the jungle. Howling monkeys call from the tree tops, butterflies and birds fly around searching for food.
Punta Uva is a very private area, removed from the traffic and congestion in areas closer to Puerto Viejo. There are few excellent restaurants and grocery stores. Within only a 10 min drive, if you choose, you can quickly get to Puerto Viejo.

At night, the action happens in Puerto Viejo. It might look a bit shabby, but give it some time and it will grow on you. At night, the somewhat sleepy village turns vibrant, full of life and music, with the smell of food coming from all directions. Ocean-front bars blast reggae and calypso. Shops stay open till late hours.

The White Cottage, individually and as part of the “Ginger & Cacao” property, offers an elegant and safe place to stay in the jungle and more importantly, it invites you for memorable experience of theCaribbean Costa Rica.

Hope to see you soon!

Best,

Zvezda

Property manager

Zvezda Colman
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
Too many unstable big sculptures.

Events

No events allowed
Pool and pool area usage for staying guests only.

Pets

No pets allowed
Can be considered, please discuss with the host.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No exceptions.
Please keep all valuables in the safe deposit box and keep all doors and windows looked when leaving the cottage. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS!
Pool and pool area USAGE for staying guests only and allowed till 10pm max. No refunds for travel plan changes, earlier checkout, weather conditions.
We charge for property damages, stained bath towels and sheets. We offer laundry for a fee- $25 per bag. House cleaning optional per request, $20.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Pool and pool area usage for staying guests only.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

This cottage is located in Cahuita. Talamanca Family Art is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and Cahuita National Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Punta Uva Beach - 6 min walk
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo - 8 min walk
  • Playa Chiquita - 17 min walk
  • Grand Beach - 9 min drive
  • Talamanca Family Art - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salsa Brava - 8 min drive
  • La Nena - 5 min drive
  • El Rincón Porteño - 4 min drive
  • De Gustibus Bakery - 8 min drive
  • Noa Beach Club - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean view luxury property with pool in the jungle at 300 m from the beach. located?

Situated in Cahuita, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Punta Uva Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo. Playa Chiquita and Playa Cocles are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning
All I can say is “Wow” what an incredible place. It was super clean and roomy, beautiful bedrooms. Beautiful landscaping. Wonderful pool. This place was a wonderful experience. Ceasar and Marabell was the very best! Anything we needed was accommodated.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Everything was incredible. The owner is dedicated to customer satisfaction. Excellent foresite for issues that may arise. I ran out of propane while cooking supper, then contacted Jose at the gate and he brought a full bottle up within a few minutes. Excellent perception on the behalf of the host. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the birds are especially plentiful. Outstanding property and host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Oasis in the Jungle
We celebrated our 30th anniversary here & what an amazing adventure it was! We were greeted at the gates by Jose, his wife Carolina & their two kitties & they toured us through the property & made sure we were settled right away. The place is beautiful with a lovely pool and stunning views. We walked on our first evening to get dinner on the road below. The road to the property is a little steep so make sure to feel capable before trying it on foot & we would recommend a four wheel drive. Following the first day, we rented bicycles or a scooter nearly every day & visited most of the beaches in the area. It is a lovely ride to Punta Uva, Manzanillo, Puerto Viejo, & Cahuita Park for only $30 USD a day by scooter or about $14USD for two bikes. Such fun! The food in the area was amazing, many, many options & it was wonderful to visit w/Jose & Carolina at the end of our days out & about or relax in the pool in privacy as no one was in the other houses most of our stay. The howler monkeys were shocking on our first night but we quickly began to love the sounds of them in the nearby trees. We saw every kind of animal we were hoping to see on the property & we were able to get great pics & videos, except for the toucans would never stop long enough for us to take their pics. We cannot say enough about the kindness of the caretakers. We were even able to meet the owner Zvezda as she visited for a couple of days—she was very kind & lovely as well. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jodi h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just fabulous!
We had a wonderful stay on your property! Such beautiful landscaping! And the cottage was just as shown in the photos. Meeting the owner, Zvezda was a pleasure and Jose, Carolina and Tencho were so very friendly and helpful!! Will be planning a return trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Zvezda Colman

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My name is Zvezda. I'm Bulgarian by origin, lived in the country till 1993 when I moved to Los Angeles. I lived there for almost 20 years. The last three years I've been living in Costa Rica, San Jose - Escazu. In November 2014 purchased this property.
I was educated in Bulgaria, have degrees in both Law and Business Management . Following my passion for fashion, art and design I opened a store, ZVEZDA- Fashion & Art in Santa Monica. We were in business from 2007 till 2011 when I moved to Costa Rica. These four years in business were full of excitement, hard work, creativity and traveling the World looking for unique pieces to add to our collections. Today I'm in Costa Rica because of the business I started in collaboration with very talented local sculptors for their hand-carved from discarded exotic wood, sculptures and decorative bowls. Like many other visitors to Costa Rica , I fell in love with the country so I moved here. In 2014 I saw this property and I decided to go for it. That's how my new journey begun!

Why they chose this property

Because it was beautiful, because it excited me and because it stimulated my creativity. I saw great potentials in developing it into something really special.
In general, I find the beauty of nature of the Caribbean Costa Rica striking. I've traveled the world extensively and have seen gorgeous beaches in many places. But this area, with the pristine jungle meeting the white sand beaches with its emerald waters is quite spectacular.
The property has great location. At just 200 m above the Atlantic and at short walk to the one of the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica, Punta Uva, I found this property irresistible. I know the attraction of having a beachfront property. But in this case, its vicinity to the beach, the slightly elevated terrain that opened views of the ocean and caught the breeze, I felt the property had the best of all. And then, the beauty of nature. So lush and green and full of colors. Whichever way you look around you see only the best of the tropical jungle. The trees are full of life and the only sounds that disturb the silence are the calls of the howling monkeys and of birds that I'm yet to learn their names. The property terrain and spaciousness allowed me to build two more houses without disturbing the privacy of the existing ones, one cottage for the caretakers and one cottage - loft style. I felt that a pool in the heart of the jungle with deck and leisure area around was needed to complete my vision and to offer the best experiences for our guests.The property's name "Ginger & Cacao" came to me naturally, I just looked around and named if after our beautiful cacao trees and ginger plants.

What makes this property unique

Located in spectacular Punta Uva, at 300 m from the beach, in the heart of the tropical jungle with ocean views and breeze, full of wild life, colors & fragrance. The pool in the jungle with large deck with hammocks and drapes, chaises and umbrellas are perfect to relax and have fun while toucans fly over you and monkeys throw fruit at you.
Each villa has its own space and privacy, each one has unique ocean, jungle and garden views. All villas are furnished elegantly, providing all the comfort one might need. I didn't furnish with business on mind, I furnished them with the best of furniture, art & accessories the way I would've furnished my home. And that's exactly how we want you to feel when you stay with us, at home, your home in Punta Uva!

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish, Russian

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