Jungle House, 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Baths

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Host

Wonderful

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Dominical, Puntaranes

Nauyaca Waterfalls

2 min drive

Parque Reptilandia

3 min drive

Playa Dominical

19 min drive

Quepos (XQP)

47 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Guesthouse

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Living area

Exterior

About this property

. The house was constructed in 2015. It is located in the jungle, up in the cool hills of Platanillo. It is on a private road, with a distant view of the ocean.
It's a 12 minute drive to the beach. The house sits on 8 acres of forest, with a swimming pool . There are 2 guest rooms with their own baths, a master suite, with both an indoor and outdoor bathroom and a half bath off the first floor. The property also includes a guest house, with a queen bed, kitchenette and private bathroom. The guesthouse is not air conditioned, just a ceiling fan. The house also has a washer/dryer, smart T.V ,with streaming from U.S. stations, a Bluetooth sound system, 5G fiber optic Wi-Fi and an outdoor grill. The property is landscaped with fruit trees and many different types of flowers. The house was designed to have the natural breezes travel thru the living areas. The bedrooms have a/c, DO NOT try to cool the entire house with the bedroom units. Thank you for your cooperation.
This is Costa Rica and at times the electricity, WiFi and water go off with no notice. This is done for repairs or storms The house is also in the jungle, so animals will be attracted to the water to drink etc.
You must have a 4X4 CAR TO ACCESS THE PROPERTY. This is a non smoking house.

Property manager

Mike Donahue

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

The house is not child proofed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please shut off the electric when not in use.

I do not charge a cleaning fee, but the housekeeper walks to the property, so I ask you bring your trash down to the bin by the front gate, thanks

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barú

Located in Barú, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parque Reptilandia and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dominical, Puntaranes

What's nearby

Nauyaca Waterfalls - 2 min drive
Parque Reptilandia - 3 min drive
Hacienda Baru - 14 min drive
Playa Dominical - 19 min drive
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 21 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Delicias - ‬12 min drive
‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬13 min drive
‪Tortilla Flats - ‬14 min drive
‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Jungle House, 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Baths have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Jungle House, 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Baths pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Jungle House, 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Baths?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jungle House, 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Baths?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jungle House, 4 Bedroom, 5.5 Baths located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nauyaca Waterfalls and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Parque Reptilandia. Playa Barú and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

3 Jan 2023

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

Remote in the dschungle

A great house in the woods with a spectacular view remote in the mountains. Animals visiting from time to time. Had a great time there and Mike was easy to contact and very helpful with informations.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Charles H., Lubbock,TX

21 May 2022

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

Nice property

Good location, pretty grounds. Do need 4x4 as the road is very steep.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karie O.

26 June 2021

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

Beautiful Jungle Location

This property was perfect for our family of four. We did not use the Guest House, yet would have, had we more people in our group. The view is spectacular. So many birds and butterflies. The grounds are gorgeous. The Pool is lovely and clean. Be sure to have a really good 4x4 vehicle! Thank you Mike for sharing your beautiful property, we would visit again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Didier R., Costa rica

15 Sept 2020

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

Un lugar lleno de paz

Excelente lugar, todo naturaleza, completamente aislado del mundo y ruido, paz completa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

SYLVETTE L.

12 Feb 2020

Liked: Communication, location

Très bel endroit

Jolie maison avec un emplacement exceptionnel. Toutefois pour accéder à ce petit paradis il faut un gros 4x4 ce qu’il faudrait préciser dans l’annonce. Pour nous l’annexe n’avait pas été préparée ménage et lit non faits. Manque de vaisselle pour cuisiner pas de saladier ......

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Devon S.

28 Apr 2019

Lovely home

My family and I had a wonderful time in this house. I would recommend this vacation rental to friends and family and I would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Nadine T., Rouyn-Noranda, Canada

20 Jan 2019

The landscape is awesome!

Mike is an excellent host. He answers really fast any question you may have! The landscape and the pool are amazing! On the other hand, the photos of the house are not true to it. It is smaller than expected and, for a 3 years old house, there are many problems; kitchen sink had a leak that we repaired, the dishwasher also had a leak (repaired), the a/c of the upstairs bedroom stinks a lot, the outside shower drains are blocked, so the water runs in the bedroom, the ceiling has mildew and there aren't enough dishes for 7 persons. On arrival, we weren't sure that the house had been cleaned and the bedsheets changed but Mike had someone come to fix this. Otherwise, we saw some animals like, birds, Monkey, tayra, lézard and frogs right around it! And we had banana trees too!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Michele R.

14 Jan 2018

Loved our visit!

We had two families of four and there was room for everyone. We really enjoyed the pool, the privacy, and the jungle views. Toucans and parrots were regularly flying around the property! Mike's Jungle House is in a great location, close to many hikes, waterfalls, beaches, and not too far from Manuel Antonio. Mike was great in providing information to help make our first trip to Costa Rica a great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

3 Apr 2017

Great House

The house is beautiful in a quiet secluded area. Each room has it's own bathroom and the guesthouse is ideal for our teenage son.

Stayed 57 nights in Feb 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

13 Apr 2016

Great house and friendly owner

I have just returned from a trip to Costa Rica and this house was fantastic. Being in the jungle and seeing wildlife everyday was great. Having the pool to cool off whenever you felt like was very nice. I was with a group of a total of 6 and there was more then enough room for us all. Mike was extremely helpful with recommendations on activities in the area, I highly suggest the waterfall right down the road from the house. He was very accommodating with last minute changes to our travel plans, and was quick to answer any questions and get back in contact with you. The town of Dominical has a very nice vibe to it and all the locals were very friendly and helpful as well. Thanks for a great trip that my friends and I had an amazing time on.

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

10/10 Excellent

Errin R., New York

25 Feb 2016

Absolute Paradise!!

Just got back from the most romantic honeymoon spent at Mike's house in Dominical! This place is amazing - the attention to detail is absolutely incredible. The house is airy, open and light. It sleeps 8 people easily, everyone having their own private bathroom. The master suite has two bathrooms, one indoors and one OUTSIDE! You haven't really lived until you bathe outside, looking down at the gorgeous mountains and valleys. The kitchen is huge with tons of counter space (beautiful granite) and stainless steel appliances. There are two great patios, one that is screened off downstairs, and another large patio off the master bedroom. There is AC in the bedrooms (I don't think in the guest house, but we didn't go in there) and ceiling fans in the downstairs bedrooms, living rooms and downstairs patio. We loved sleeping with the French doors open - the screens are great for that! And it's a beautiful view to wake up to: birdsong is the best "alarm clock" there is! There's WiFi (awesome for the course work I had to complete and turn in while away) and satellite TV with all your American favorites, but trust me, even if you never leave the property there's so much to keep you occupied that TV is at the bottom of the entertainment list. We had a blast taking pictures of the beautiful landscaping and all the wonderful creatures! There are amazing birds, amphibians (we got some frog visitors hanging by the pool at night - SO COOL!) and beautiful pink dragon flies. We even saw gliding birds of prey from the backyard, and one landed in front of us in the driveway! And the pool! Oh, it was so lovely having your own private pool to swim in! It's very well designed - we loved the large shallow shelf to sunbathe, and the lap section was nice and deep for a dunk from the hot weather. For about half of our trip, we stayed at the property, only leaving for quick grocery runs. It is so gorgeous that we didn't feel the need to leave! Can't wait to go back - this place is truly paradise.

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

10/10 Excellent

2 Feb 2016

Relaxing stay

This place is a new house ,peaceful and a beautiful retreat. We had a large family and it was great that everyone had their own bathroom. The pool had a lap section so I could get my exercise in while here on my stay. The kids loved the lights in the pool and American TV. A flock of toucans would stop by each morning. Great place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheilisa M.

13 Aug 2015

The most beautiful jungle retreat! Comfortable, even for the novice rain forest visitor...

I stayed at Mike's Jungle House with my family this past June and it was amazing. It has all the comforts of home in the middle of the most serene setting imaginable. The house is beautifully decorated, has a beautiful new pool and 5 bathrooms, so all guests have their own. The master bedroom has an indoor and outdoor bath with stunning views. It is all the way up in the mountains in a gated area, but there was no concern for safety! Who'd find you up there? There is satellite TV if you just can't break away from your favorite programs, but all you have to do is look out the huge accordion french doors and you'll see the best show nature could ever perform! It's not near the touristy areas, but close enough to Manuel Antonio that if you need excursions, restaurants, etc you can satiate that requirement too! The house easily sleeps 8, but if you need it, there is also a guest house, studio apt available also. I absolutely loved my Costa Rican vacation and I am a city slicker! Have never been in this setting before, but felt right at home because of the attention to detail he took to make this place comfortable. He's always available by phone and the local caretaker is as well. While there we went to Manuel Antonio, took a catamaran boat ride, stopped at local road side restaurants (best food ever!), and of course went to the beach! If you're a surfer, Dominical beach is the one for you (only about 15 mins away), but be careful, the riptides are serious!!!! I can't wait to go back. I recommend it without any reservations, but if you're squeamish about wildlife, frogs, spiders, etc... you'll want to be prepared! This is their environment, You will be the visitor. Oh, and don't forget to pull some starfruit off the trees near the entrance. Delish!

About the host

Hosted by Mike Donahue

Why they chose this property

Although it is nice to be located at the beach, it is extremely hot and busy. This house is located minutes away in the hills, that is peaceful and cooling afternoon breezes. The house is equipped with streaming T.V. from the States, Bluetooth speak system and a deluxe gas grill. Each room has it's own A/C unit and private bathroom. ( the guesthouse only has a ceiling fan)