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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102691.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Playa Chiquita, Limon
  • Playa Chiquita
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Playa Cocles
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Punta Uva Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle

Experience serenity in our mountain view home, surrounded by a beautiful garden and private pool. Equipped with BBQ and full kitchen, this house can accommodate 10 people with 4 bedrooms and 2 sofa beds, each with bathroom. Enjoy fast fiber optic connectivity, but keep in mind that a 4x4 vehicle is recommended to comfortably access this mountain gem.
Enjoy wonderful views of the jungle and the sea from the upstairs terrace, or a glass of wine on the deck near the pool.
Your perfect escape awaits you in this private paradise!

Property manager

Paula Buffile & Emma Gallardo

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 15:00-21:00

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 30

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, this villa is near the beach. Talamanca Family Art is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park.
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Playa Chiquita, Limon

What's nearby

  • Playa Chiquita - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Cocles - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Black Beach - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nena - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Noa Beach Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach. Playa Cocles is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Andy L.

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

Lost a day and 1/2 of vacation time

House is beautiful but not functional. Host or manager (it was never clear who we were dealing with) did not know the road leading up to the house was blocked. We spent 3 hours trying to find the place in the dark, up steep jungle roads. We contacted the "host" indicating we could not find the house. It took 3 hours before they finally agreed to meet us and show us where it was. At that point, it was clear the road was blocked with rebar and boulders which she removed right in front of us. They wanted us to park at the main road and walk to the house during the day. We had three children under the age of 5 and one 70 yr old woman! .We had no water on two different days. Could not take showers. Could not use the pool. Pool was green and murky. Could not see the bottom in the deep end. Eventually, they relocated us to 2 separate properties on the main road with concrete hard beds and high traffic noise and a swimming pool the size of two bathtubs. Not exactly our jungle get away. We had to fight for that. It was a terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer U.

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

Cosy house for family with friends

Had a wonderful stay at the house. Nice surroundings. Loved the pool, the pool table and the big open terrace.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anne B.

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

Casita Tucan

It was truly wonderful experience . 2 things that Need improvement . Just giving Waze to us was not enough . The first group found the place because it was day time , but the group 2 came at night and could not find us . We had to go back out . Google is accurate but not exact at times . Also someone could welcome the group . We need to figure out everything by ourselves . Maybe check on for towels and how to get rid off the garbage or recycling . If there is a care taker maybe he could come and check. We had to request things every other day . However it was a great experience
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Beth M.

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

Hope to be back!

This space is amazing. A short walk down to a market, restaurants, and shopping. The hill up and back is definitely steep! Daily the howler monkeys came and hung out in the trees by the house and we got to see a plethora of nature including the dart frog, a sloth, agouti, and a ton of different bird varieties! Bring binoculars! Rooms were comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking tools, etc. The property manager was communicative, responded and addressed concerns quickly! The location is very private and peaceful. There are a few things I would have liked to have known before going. The photos of the house are slightly outdated especially the pool table which has multiple rips in the fabric. While we were there multiple individuals came and went from the house including the pool service which comes three times a week, the maid, and someone to collect the trash. Arriving we had a little difficulty finding the location with phone service being spotty and wasn't sure which was the correct gate but this really could have been an us problem as I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere else. When you get in the house there are about 12 keys and it was annoying figuring out which key went with which lock and they were not labeled correctly. For example twin was the front gate. There are no cooking staples except oil, sugar, and pepper. The pool was cloudy. No wash clothes or toiletries other than hand soap. I would still highly recommend and hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for Punta Uva beaches

Great house for a stay at the beach! Designed around indoor-outdoor living, with ample outdoor spaces spread across two floors. All the windows are screens (no glass!) with shutters that can be secured against weather or when you leave for the day. The open design means very little sound privacy. If howler monkeys aren't your idea of an alarm clock, bring ear plugs! Saw sloth, iguana, toucans, parrots, frogs, lizards & pacas from the veranda. The house is situated up a steep hill. This ensures a steady breeze and no bugs; it also means that you are 0.3miles from the main road, with 0.1m of that being a very steep incline. Two access paths to the beach are nearby (total from house to beach is 0.5mile). The beach is beyond gorgeous with great snorkeling as well as sandy swimming areas. From the deck you can see the horizon where the sea meets sky through the trees, but not the beach itself. The bedrooms have comfortable beds and plenty of storage. The bathrooms had a generous supply of towels, including beach towels, but showers had 'ecolodge' pressure (limited to protect the supply since the house relies on water tank). The kitchen was fine for breakfasts and lunches. When we had an issue - no coffee maker! - the managers were very quick to fix it. They were always responded to questions promptly. The only down side was access: a single set of 7+ unlabeled keys. They did not to offer 24 hour advance arrival info; I only got the lock box code a few hours before arrival!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Hilltop Jungle House

Great property if you're looking for good proximity to Puerto Viejo but prefer a more quiet location. House was very clean, pool cleaned regularly, maid service once a week. Kitchen fully equipped. Bathrooms stocked with plenty of towels. Lots of wildlife surrounding the property...sloths, green macaws, agoutis, iguanas. Communication with property manager was always quick and easy. They put us in touch with a private chef service which we used for one evening. Carolina the chef was great! Overall great experience. Hill to the house is steep but worth it for the views and privacy. Definitely requires a 4x4 vehicle or motorcycle
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

The property was very nice and clean.

Definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to property which we were aware of. No washer and dryer at the property with limited towels which was challenging since we were there multiple days, but we found a laundry facility in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Jungle paradise

We had a fantastic experience at Casa Tucan. The photos don’t do the place justice. It is much brighter and open than the photos make it seem. There is also an ocean view from the pool which, surprisingly, is not highlighted. Communication was as easy an experience as I’ve had with Vrbo. A couple of things to note. Guests don’t have access to the laundry machine but the cleaning person will do laundry mid week. Also, to be clear, this is not a sterile, five-star resort. It is a beautiful home located in a jungle in a more rural part of the country. There is definitely a rustic feel to the place and lots of multi – legged creatures around. Having said that, we were all surprised by how few mosquitoes and other biting insects we encountered. Plus, the location lens itself to early morning sightings of macaws, howler monkeys, and toucans. Overall a great experience and would be thrilled to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Awesome Jungle Setting -

We completely enjoyed the place - it was really awesome - they stressed having a 4X$ to get there, not bad but yes, you should - the only thing which was a problem was even with WAZE and GPS the house was hard to locate and took us an hour and a half even with the realtor - there just needs to be REAL SIGNAGE -
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

We loved it!

Absolutely beautiful location. We loved the jungle experience and all the wildlife. The house was clean and comfortable. The decks were our favorite place to hang and watch monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and tucans. The property manager was very helpful and available anytime with a quick response. There is a small store at the bottom of the hill with a variety of products and fresh produce. The beach was a 10 to 15 minute walk from the house. I would recommend the house to anyone and hope to get to go back to it someday!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yana F.

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

Casita tucán 😍🇨🇷

The property is exactly as advertised . I loved the house and the whole experience. Pros: roomy beautiful house with true outdoor living. You are immersed in nature. Animals spotted on property include Howler monkey troupe, tucans, green macaws, iguanas, a red eyed tree frog, agouti with baby, squirrels, vultures, parrots. Great outdoor deck with hammocks and pool table, fully equipped kitchen and each bedroom has small private bath and shower. There is a small gourmet grocery store just down the hill and several bigger stores a short drive away. Loved the peaceful neighborhood and the vicinity to so many picturesque, clean, un crowded beaches. Easy to find great places to eat nearby too and Shawanda lodge helped us with booking a tour with pick up at their place. There is a private pool which was great after a long day at the beach. So many instagrammable vistas! Kitchen had coffee , sugar, salt , cooking oil , vinegar and was fully equipped. It was fairly easy to communicate with the property manager via what’s app. Cons: you really do need that 4 wheel drive vehicle. The driveway is very steep. It is a bit of a walk down to Playa Chiquita and most days we brought the car and parked closer to whichever beach we were visiting. There is a driveway gate that jammed at times and it was a bit of a production every time we wanted to drive in or out. This would not be a good choice with people with physical disabilities as the driveway and steps are very steep. There is no AC which is actually OK. With fans and a cross breeze it is cool enough to sleep or hang out . The enclosed bedrooms all have screens and the shutters have to be kept open to cool off the space. The downside of this is that windows are open. If you want to sleep in late, bring ear plugs. The howler monkeys are very loud and the 1st few nights were camped right outside the house, there are also many noisy birds and on a couple occasions noisy human neighbors with construction noise from down the hill and a small party next door . The bathrooms were adequate but had only hand soap, no shampoo or conditioner so pack your own. Not a big deal but good to know. The other big downside is no access to the washer and dryer which were in a locked laundry room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice location with Toucans , Monkeys bring binoculars for the Macaws !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jason P.

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

Amazing vacation

We had an amazing time at this home. Very unique lay out. Lots of wildlife all around the house. We rented a 4x4. Definitely need a vehicle if staying here. Roughly a 6 hour drive from the airport depending on traffic. Beautiful drive though depending on the way you go through the mountains. Not a good location for those with limited mobility. We did a lot of walking the first 2 days from the house into the near by towns. Once we figured out where we wanted to go we drive around aa little more the rest of the week. Most people would likely want to drive a lot more than we did during their stay here. You definitely need google maps/GPS to get there and back from the airport. No road signs in most places. We used our international roaming for the days we were driving to/from airport. Wifi at the house was great. Propery managers were absolutely amazing. We had a few small issues with the house that were dealt with immediately. Even had a dead car battery that the property manager arranged to have someone come boost the car for us. Amazing customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Awesome Wildlife!

This was our second trip to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. We had a little mishap upon our arrival, but Marcos was very responsive and everything worked out great! We absolutely loved all of the wildlife that we saw right from the deck of the house. We saw Howler monkeys, White-faced Capuchins, Toucans galore, a sloth, Agoutis, and poison dart frogs! This house was great for us. The house is on a steep hill, so if you don't rent a 4 x 4 vehicle, you will need to be in pretty good shape to walk up the hill. We followed the advice of other reviews and went to the little store at the bottom of the street called "El Duende." They really do have everything you may need for your stay. I really appreciated that most of the rooms in this house had screens on them, so it pretty much kept the bugs at bay for the most part. We visited the Sloth Sanctuary while we were there, and that was a nice visit! We learned a lot about these lovely creatures. We highly recommend the Ara Project too. My husband and I mostly enjoyed the time we spent on the deck of this house, since we were able to get the BEST pictures! The pool was beautiful which was kept very clean by the pool boy who came in discreetly and did his job. The management group was very responsive and has already refunded our deposit. All in all, a great trip and we can't wait to go back! Pura Vida!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Tucker C.

Difficult Location

The entry road was slippery and extremely steep. Even the 4x4 Land Cruiser slid off the cement strips while descending. We tried walking down and in the rain it was treacherous -- 2 of us fell. Inside the house the steps to second floor had no place to hold while ascending/descending, and with wet feet (unavoidable-- there are no rugs to dry feet after leaving pool and entering house) it, too, turned trecherous. Only 1 fall on these steps. We tried to contact manager about massive leak in ceiling above the pool table, but no one responded, so we couldn't use it -- it had to stay covered, with a bowl to catch the water. The parking area, also horribly steep, was filled with fire ants. Everyone got bit. One of the downstairs single beds was painfully uncomfortable... I think it was the bottom part of a standard twin bed rather than the mattress. Swimming pool was fun, but there was no place under shelter at the pool (lower) level to hang wet towels or bathing suits. Nothing got dry for our 3 days. So sorry to make a negative review, because the house design is lovely, the setting spectacular (with giant trees, loads of nature). But the service details were horrible -- easy to kill the ants, clean the cement road strip, install hooks, change a mattress, add some rugs to dry off feet, add a handrail on steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

felisa h.

Tuscan Touch of Paradise!

Beautiful house. Marcos was great and very responsive to any questions/issues. Housekeeper was thorough and discrete. Pool cleaned daily and was always inviting. Loved the house and all amenities. Only complaint is the gate. It is not electric and quite heavy and difficult to open/close. After a full day of sight seeing and beaching we would have to get the gate open to drive the car in. I suggest the owners invest in an electric gate for the convenience of their guests. Other than that I would stay here again. Lovely spacious home and close to many attractions/beaches/restaurants/national parks etc. Would definitely return! Georgia Girl
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Miranda K., Houston, tx

Loved it

Marcos helped out so much anytime I needed something he answered really quick. Only complaint is the water pressure is low in all showers, I believe that is just how Costa Rica is I don't think that has anything to do with house. The refunded the deposit within a day. If I came back to Costa Rica I would stay here again. Oh the hill is brutal.. if you rent a car make sure it a 4x4 and if you don't, you will get a work out walking up the hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes M.

Beautiful Tree House in Jungle Paradise

This review is long overdue. We stayed here with our two children, ages 4 and 5 in February of 2016. The property manager and owner were absolutely accommodating and were so understanding and helpful when our travel plans changed last minute. The house is breathtaking. It is beautifully designed, clean and has everything you need. There is a bedroom downstairs and upstairs. Downstairs, the living area and kitchen opens up (so cool) onto the deck with the swimming pool. Upstairs was our favorite part- a huge deck that overlooks the jungle which we enjoyed early in the morning waking up to the monkeys talking to each other. The house is just minutes away from the beach, restaurants, nightlife, and a little grocery store that has all the necessities. Perfect for our little family, and we would come back here again without hesitation. You will love Casita Toucan.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Wildlife Galore

We are two couples in our 50's and have been to Costa Rica many times. This is our first time to the east coast looking for sloths and white faced monkeys and relaxing. This places exuded wildlife with sloths both sides of the house, dart frogs, snakes, iguanas, birds galore, tree frogs, monkeys, etc. Absolutely the most incredidible wildlife we have experienced and have been to many places. We had a couple of small issues with water but no big deal, this is Costa Rica and things may take a little longer. Anybody that expects things to be perfect, go to Sandals. The manager Maiva was very nice and the owners treated us very fair. This side of the country is quite flat but you need a 4x4 to get up the hill to the house. Visit Amimodo Restaurant for dinner. Awesome Italian food and probably our favourite. We went fishing a few times and caught some nice fish but recommend Malpais for really good fishing. Go and have some fun, we will return to this location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and close to great beaches

In the fall of 2015, we have spent a wonderful week in the Casita Tucan. The house is embedded in a quiet sliver of rain forest just off the main road with view of the Caribbean. House was clean and nice and had everything that is required for family of 4. The kitchen was well equipped to cook meals. Giant trees around the casita offered plenty of views of jungle creatures: parrots, sloths, iguanas, monkeys and , yes, toucans. While the beach is in walking distance (about one mile) we preferred to travel by car and select one of several beautiful beaches in the area. Puerto Viejo is in short driving distance and offers plenty of shops and also interesting night life with the right combination of locals and tourists. We have also enjoyed trekking in nearby wildlife areas: the Cahuita National Park and the Manzanillo wildlife refuge. Both offer forest, lagoons, coral reefs and white sand beaches. We have also enjoyed the swimming pool next to the house in the evenings. Casita Tucan is certainly highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GREAT GETAWAY

Well situated house with pool that makes it great. You will be surrounded by jungle, with nature on your doorstep (monkeys, sloths, toucans etc). Beautiful beaches that are walking distance. And so is local convenience store. Lastly, you will have total privacy. I would recommend having a car, 4x4 if you have choice, as the house is on a hill.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

House of TUCANS

The place is absolutely stunning. The location of the house is on the hill almost in the jungle. So can see all the animals (monkeys, parrots, frogs etc.) but it is not far from the beaches or the city Puerto Viejo. It is very well equipped so if you do not feel going out or something you can cook or make a smoothie or do BBQ, One of nicest places of our vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Kels V.

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

Casita Tucan

We had the most incredible stay at Casita Tucan. Starting with the check in process- so smooth and the hosts were extremely accommodating letting us leave our luggage in the main office before check in so we could go explore. Staying in this house is an experience unlike anywhere else. You are quite literally in the jungle. The house was surrounded by sloths (a mom and baby), tons of capuchin monkeys, and the best was being woken up by the howler monkeys at 5am. Puerto viejo is such a fun little town, the beaches are stunning. Casita Tucan had a brand new redone kitchen and deck boards. The hosts were extremely responsive and resolved any issues very fast. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ute H.

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

A really good location in the jungle with slothes, aras, agutis...

We really enjoyed our stay in the awesome location. Waking up by the monkeys roar we liked swimming in the pool, and listening to the gorgeous sounds especially in the morning. It is not really easy to find. The steep way starts at a little supermarket in green and orange on the right. The road up starts flat but immediately becomes very steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Alan

Spectacular location great facilities close to beach and attractions. Fantastic pool and lots of wild life.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paula Buffile & Emma Gallardo

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Languages:

English, Spanish