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Bungalow in the jungle

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Turrialba
  • Popular LocationCatie4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMonumento Nacional Guayabo21 min drive
  • Popular LocationIrazu Volcano National Park64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Bungalow in the jungle

On our secluded private 172 hectare Wildlife / Rain Forest Reserve 1200 meters above La Suiza, Turrialba, sits the "Bungalow" surrounded by peace, tranquility, birds and volcano views. Many guests in the past said they were so very happy just being in this beautiful quaint artistic wood crafted house appraising majestic views of the Volcan Turrialba & valley, Pacuare, Chirripo, & Talamanca mountain ranges + our own rain forest canopy. Hike, Ride, Swim, Bird watch, Fish, Relax !

The space
Beautiful Hand crafted wooden 3 bedroom spacious bungalow with panoramic views situated at the end of a rural road with no power lines or vehicles passing through. A solar panel for electricity. It can sleep 1 as it can sleep 6. Swimming at our private emerald pond surrounded by rain forest is an amazing experience that is just a 5 minute walk from the house! Horse back riding, guided hikes on our secluded and pristine reserve (where you will not see other humans besides yourselves and the guides ) and fishing are available at fare rates depending on number of participants. Amazing exclusive Pacuare River white water rafting trips can be arranged with experienced guides and are highly recommended. The Pacuare River is among the 10 most cleanest rivers in the world. The days are warm, but the nights are chilly. Open air bathroom ( cold spring water) ALL PHOTOS ON OUR LISTING ARE TAKEN WITHIN OUR PRIVATE RESERVE!

Guest access
You get the entire bungalow, and are free to walk anywhere on the reserve and swim in our pristine emerald pond. We want you to feel comfortable, private and safe. Guided hiking tours are recommended when going into rain forest or waterfall starting at $25 to $50 per person depending on where you want to go and how long of a hike. We can give a reduced guided hike group rate for over 5 people. On the long beautiful hike to our own private waterfall , we provide a pack lunch. Gracious horse back riding starts at $45 per person depending on how long and where you want to ride. Picnic lunches can be arranged as well as fishing in our Tilapia pond. Rubber at least mid calf boots are recommended or waterproof hiking boots. My husband, son, staff and I are close by for anything you might need and to customize your stay. All meals, guided hikes and tours are to be paid in cash.

Other things to note
1. We are at the end of a 6.5 km 4 wheel drive only road. It is best to come early in the day. We can arrange a 4 wheel drive taxi to pick you up if you do not have a 4 wheel drive vehicle in the small town of La Suiza at the bottom of our hill for $25.
2. There are three supermarkets in La Suiza and three butchers. Make sure you do your food, beverage and ice shopping before coming up the hill. You don't want
to be having to make unnecessary trips down the hill taking you away from the serenity of the reserve.
3. The bungalow is set for cooking but with a few days notice, delicious all organic meals can be prepared and served at an additional cost of $20 /$25 per person betwee 1- 6 pm. Our own organic roasted chicken, our own butter baked whole organic tilapia, certifies grass fed grilled Costa Rican beef, creamy tilapia coconut chowder, shrimp and sausage paella, vegetarian or beef lasagna a la vodka or my handmade chicken or pork tamales are your choices. Please choose just one of the entrees for your group per meal ! Excellent South American wines, beer, cocktails are available for purchase at reasonable prices. Let us know what you like, and we will have it, and/or cook it for you. You also have the option to prepare meals yourselves and we can provide a cooler to store your perishables.

Property manager

maria gregory a contreras steinberg

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Mountain view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside the property

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
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Turrialba

Located in Turrialba, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monumento Nacional Guayabo and Plaza de Peralta, while Iglesia de San José Orosi and Museo de San José Orosi are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Turrialba

What's nearby

  • Catie - 4 min walk
  • Monumento Nacional Guayabo - 21 min drive
  • Turrialba Volcano National Park - 38 min drive
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - 64 min drive
  • Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wok & Roll - 6 min walk
  • Aromas D' Café - 13 min walk
  • Bar Las Cañitas - 5 min walk
  • Bar El Puerto - 9 min walk
  • Cafetería Merayo - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungalow in the jungle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bungalow in the jungle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bungalow in the jungle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bungalow in the jungle located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Catie and within 12 miles (20 km) of Monumento Nacional Guayabo and Plaza de Peralta. Peralta Bull Ring and Monumento Nacional Arqueológico Guayabo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle mountain paradise
Wow, what an incredible slice of heaven. Feels like you’re a million miles away from civilization. Waking up to the sounds of the birds in the morning, dinner with Gregory (host) and sitting on the porch in the evening were highlights of the stay. It’s a commitment to get up and down the road and 4wd is essential. As such I’d recommend staying at least 2 nights w/o going down. Hosts offers horseback rides and guided hikes around the property. Might be worth checking out. Sure, the accommodations are rustic, but for us it added to the experience of it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little remote Mountain Gem
We hiked, rafted, and horse back rode and just chilled on our wrap around patio enjoying the weather and mountain views and Turrialba volcano
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by maria gregory a contreras steinberg

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Languages:

English, Spanish
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