Villa Cabú. Tropical villa with private pool

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Excellent

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9300 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo, Provincia de Limón

Playa Chiquita

8 min walk

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo

8 min walk

Jaguar Centro de Rescate

11 min walk

Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)

74 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Capacity for 9 people with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms: a master room with king size bed, wlaking closed and private bathroom, another room with a king bed and a single bed, and the last one with a king bed and a bunk bed, with a shared bathroom.
Large fully equipped kitchen, large table for 10 people and living room with Smart TV.
You will enjoy being able to see many animals simply from the pool, such as monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, and sloths.
Experience serenity and comfort in your own private paradise!

Property manager

Paula Buffile & Emma Gallardo

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Checkin 16:00-21:00

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

This property accepts cash

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

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, this villa is on the beach. 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.

Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo, Provincia de Limón

What's nearby

Playa Chiquita - 8 min walk
Jaguar Centro de Rescate - 11 min walk
Punta Uva Beach - 17 min walk
Playa Cocles - 3 min drive
Black Beach - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Nena - ‬3 min drive
‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬7 min drive
‪Salsa Brava - ‬7 min drive
‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬7 min drive
‪Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Cabú. Tropical villa with private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Cabú. Tropical villa with private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Villa Cabú. Tropical villa with private pool located?

Situated on the beach, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Chiquita and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo. Punta Uva Beach and Playa Cocles are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C.

26 Feb 2024

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

Gorgeous property

This beautiful house is surrounded by lush jungle and wildlife. Stunning. There is no A/C, but the house is well ventilated. Most nights were cool, only 1 was a bit hot. Wifi was reliable for the most part. This is an eco-friendly property so you cannot flush any paper products. We did not have any cleaning services during our 4 night stay. It would have been nice to have had the garbage removed and towels replaced. No laundry. The pool area is spacious and was cleaned every morning. The beach is not easily accessible and the water was too rough during our stay, however Punta Uva is less than a 10 minute drive away and has a spectacular beach. Lots of great restaurants and shops in town. Great vacation area and I would definitely recommend this property for a group of less than 10. Property owner was very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sascha w.

18 Apr 2023

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

Little oasis near Puerto Viejo

My family and friends had a great time at the Villa! The pool was a hit and at night restaurants are very nearby. Wonderful garden and very nice deco! We enjoyed to see birds, monkeys & more while sitting in the garden.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E., Midhurst, On, Canada

13 Mar 2023

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

Villa Cabu

We enjoyed our time at Villa Cabu. Beautiful property full of wildlife! Great location!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

marie eve G., Canada

13 Mar 2023

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

Génial

Super séjour!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

marie eve G., Canada

9 Mar 2023

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

SUPER!

Séjour magnifique! maison très propre, intime. Que dire du réveil avec les animaux! Seul bémol, il y a 2 douches dans la maison. Une seule fonctionnait. (2 douches eau chaude, les autres à l'eau froide) Malgré 2 visites faites par le réparateur, rien n'était arrangé. Tout simplement pas d'eau. À 8 personnes, la gestion des douches était compliquée! Nous n'avons pas laissé ce détail affecter notre voyage :) Je recommande!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Merlie W.

28 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic property

We loved the house. We will be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas B.

8 Aug 2022

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

Gorgeous jungle villa next to the beach

We had an amazing stay in this beautiful house! It was actually the best house we were renting in Costa Rica and it’s even nicer in real, than the pictures. The location is just perfect, it’s in a jungle, we saw so many animals right in our garden, howler monkeys, poison dart frost and even a sloth with baby and Toukans. The sounds of the jungle at night are most wonderful. The beach is in only five minutes walking distance and it’s actually one of the nicest beaches we saw in Costa Rica. The managers are super helpful, every time we had a problem they reacted right away and were very helpful. The only thing I would want differently if it would be my house are the sliding doors. The screens can only be fully opened or closed, because of that insects can come into the house. We had a Tarantula the first night in the bedroom, but housekeeping took care of it. Most houses in Costa Rica are built like that and apart from that the house was super clean. The cleaning ladies came in every second day to wash the towels and clean everything very thoroughly. We can only recommend this house and would love to stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Stephanie H., Canada

23 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice but…

The house is beautiful, very clean, and the landscaping is stunning. However, the constant noise of weed wackers, leaf blowing, yard maintenance and music from the adjacent properties was a bit of a drag. Also, we added 2 more guests to our stay a few weeks prior to our arrival, and for whom of course, we had to pay extra. However, 2 days before their departure they tested positive for Covid and were not allowed on any plane. The place where we stayed at a few days before getting to Villa Cabu offered to refund us their stay, even though they had a no refund policy. Here they didn’t even offer a partial refund. We did have a friend from Fortuna come stay the night prior to our departure so as to drive us to the airport the next day, so paying for him made sense. There is a “no refund” policy on Villa Cabu’s agreement, but we never did cancel our actual stay which originally was only for 2 people anyway, so it would have been nice to be offered some kind of a discount for our loss, like the original property did. It’s just poor business etiquette, and a main reason why we will return to the other property on our next trip but not this one. Furthermore, we have stayed at 48 different places throughout all of CR, from 5 star to treehouse, and although we always leave the place extremely clean (from gathering all garbage, to stripping the beds), we have never actually been asked to take out our garbage and clean all the dishes, especially considering the fact that we were charged cleaning fees, a service that we actually cancelled because we didn’t want people in and out of our “space” due to covid. But if you don’t have any issues with the above statements, then Villa Cabu remains a beautiful home to stay at.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ray S.

20 Mar 2022

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

Great house for families with or without kids

Our 2 boys loved being so close to the jungle and hearing all the jungle sounds. They also really took advantage of the pool. The house is large and accommodated 4 adults and 2 active boys. The cleaners come twice a week and do a great job.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher W.

18 Mar 2022

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

Lovely

Really nice time at Villa Cabu. Very comfortable place. I was working while on vacation and had a bit of difficulty with Wifi and Emma took care of me promptly!! Thanks Emma

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAMN O., LAWRENCEVILLE

17 Mar 2022

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

FANTASTIC

The house was gorgeous. The pool was cleaned every morning. The master closet was huge as was the kitchen. The backyard was the best thing of all. We saw monkeys in the trees, toucans and other birds and we had agouti's living there. It was fabulous. Definitely would love to stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

2 Mar 2022

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

Villa Cabu

Great Villa! We loved the accommodations; clean, spacious, and private. The villa was difficult to find on arrival as we arrived at night and there is no markings on the road/driveway. The property managers were readily available by phone to guide us to the villa. The villa is conveniently located in walking distance to the beach, cafes, and shops. We highly recommend the Villa Cab!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

16 June 2021

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

Great House!

We absolutely loved this house. Quiet location with lots of animals and nature to enjoy! We will definitely be staying here again and highly recommend it for family and friends that need alot of room! Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 July 2020

Excelente

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lenore G.

19 Dec 2019

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

Wonderful home, great location, nature everywhere

Our family of 6 (2 adults and 4 college age children) had a wonderful stay at this villa. The home was private, beautifully decorated and has all of the amenities we needed to enjoy our time in Costa Rica. The backyard was full of nature and we watched toucans each morning eating papayas off the trees. The location is very central to all the activities we did. While close to beaches, I would recommend a bike or car to get around. The property manager also was very responsive and assisted us in arranging surfing lessons, which were great. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Erio M.

31 July 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful experience

We had an amazing stay at Villa Cabu. The backyard is wonderful. It does get extremely hot and unfortunately there is no AC. The two rooms got a lot cooler than the master. It wasn’t a major issue but something to consider

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

9 Apr 2019

Amazing Property

Villa Cabu is an exceptional property with top of the line modern amenities located near all the wonderful beaches. The house itself is located in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by the jungle. One morning we sat and watched more than 20 Howler monkeys move through the trees right above the backyard. We saw Toucans and many other extraordinary Birds right from the comfort of the patio. Our contact Gabriel was awesome, he gave us detailed driving instructions to the property and check-in was a breeze... It was difficult for us to leave this amazing property, we plan on returning someday as soon as possible.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

18 Mar 2019

Beautiful Property

My family and I stayed in this lovely home on our visit to Costa Rica. The house was beautiful and the staff was very helpful when we contacted them. There was a mama sloth in a tree in the backyard that I took photos of for two days. When I was just about done taking photos I spotted the sloth's baby....so amazing! The only thing that would have made this house a 5+ would have been if there was a washing machine and dryer for renters to use. A rental house should have all of the luxuries of a home so the washer and dryer would have made it perfect. We were told we could have laundry done at $25 per load which we thought was too expensive. I would have rather paid a bit more for the rental and been given access to the washer and dryer that was locked in the housekeepers closet. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

karen k.

12 Feb 2019

PERFECT HOUSE TERRIBLE NOISE AND FACILITIES

We chose this house specifically to get away from the city and be in a little bit of jungle. Unfortunately an identical house is being built literally a few metres away from this one. The builders started hammering and using electrical tools from 7 am. So this was not really a vacation, totally stressful. We felt cheated because it was very clear that the managers were aware of the situation and most probably being built by the same owners in the same plot of land. The correct way to offer this property is to be honest and let the guests choose. Also we had virtually no hot water for 3 days, and when this was "resolved" we were left with a trickle. Also the internet was unusuable (not the case anywhere else in Puerto Viejo). The property managers offered us to move to a lovely house by the main road for 3 days and then pack up and move back to the original property. We decided not to because of the inconvenience and also the noise of traffic from the main road. We travel a lot and use house rental services nearly always. This has been the worst experience we have had by far. This house is totally focused on being a business, they offer this large house at a starting price but that is only for 2 people, then you have to pay more for the rest of the family and even to use the washing machine. This is not common in any property. Lovely house but no love involved in renting it out.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Katie R., Portland, OR

3 July 2018

Beautiful home

Beautiful home with a screened open air concept. We loved having nature right in the backyard. There were howler monkeys and a sloth in a large tree in the backyard. They were fun to watch in the mornings. There is a camera in the main living space which is not disclosed in the original listing but was told to us after booking. Other then that the home was great. We even left a sweater behind and Marco was kind enough to mail it back to us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nic R., Vancouver, Canada

15 Mar 2018

Awesome Villa, great location

Best of both worlds – all the comforts of home yet in the jungle. Central location, close to all beaches. Staff was very responsive and helpful. This house worked perfectly for 3 couples, two kids and another adult. Very spacious, clean and architecturally pleasing. Witnessed an amazing movement of about 30 howler monkeys across the tall canopy of trees around the house one morning.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

25 Oct 2017

Great house, great location

Villa Cabu is a great new home in a great location. The home is beautiful, the pool is refreshing, the beds are comfortable. We had a group of eight (four couples) staying at the house for four days. Check-in was simple, when we asked for more towels they were delivered promptly, and when one of the sinks stopper was stuck they came to repair it promptly. We could not ask for a better host or a better home. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

28 July 2017

Außergewoehnliche Villa

Voll ausgestattete komfortable Villa, super Service durch Pitaya rentals. Wir würden jederzeit wieder buchen!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julia W.

22 July 2017

Nice house but make charges without permission

Nice house with fully equipped kitchen. Washer and dryer not included in price. They charge 15USD per wash. I requested one wash. I was told the person would come at 8 30 the next morning. At 9 30 they were not there and we went to the beach. I wrote to the person saying no one had turned up. I got a message saying there was more than 1 wash. I wrote saying to leave the towels and one bag. They did the whole lot and deducted an extra 15Usd from our deposit. For a house that costs 300Usd a night and taking 15usd without my permission wasn't very professional. I will not be returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017