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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Pickleball on-site
A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Playa Chiquita
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Private pool
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Explore the area
Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo de Limon
Playa Chiquita
Place, Playa Chiquita
8 min walk
Punta Uva Beach
Place, Punta Uva Beach
2 min drive
Playa Cocles
Place, Playa Cocles
3 min drive
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
77 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Downstairs Apartment/sleeps 2 Rentable alone or with upstairs
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Upstairs Family Bedroom Suite
1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Upstairs Master Bedroom/Bath
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Family/Shared Bath
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Master Bath
Toilet · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens!
On an acre of tropical gardens, ponds and wildlife habitat 300 steps to the beach. Wildlife is integral, you will experience wildlife throughout your stay. Our pride is a habitat where people and animals can co-exist.
Regardless of the size of your group, we rent to only one party at a time, assuring you a place to kick back with 3 beds, 3 baths in jungle-style luxury. A romantic getaway in the garden level apartment, your family vacation in the tree-level 2 bedroom home or a friend-group fills the house.
The fully furnished 100 m2 ground floor apartment sleeps two; choose to have the bedroom arranged with a pair of single beds or an enormous King, all properly outfitted with high quality mattresses, plump pillows and imported linens. Furnishings crafted of reclaimed lumber include a dry-box closet, nightstands, and overhead fans. Security screens afford plenty of airflow or may be shuttered to assure absolute privacy. We've done everything we can to guarantee a good night's sleep, but the Howler Monkey “alarm clock” is beyond our control… take it up with them over your first cup of fine Costa Rican coffee enjoyed in the garden.
The downstairs kitchen includes range, toaster oven, refrigerator, blender, coffee maker, cookware and table settings allowing you to prepare your own meals. We'll stock some basic for your arrival then guide you in harvesting many of your ingredients from the gardens, shopping the weekly farmer's markets or haggling with the mobile vendors over local fruits and vegetable, fish, eggs and meat. Belly up to the breakfast bar for casual seating, dine at the hardwood table under ceiling fans, or head out to the pool deck for a gourmet picnic in the garden.
The ample seating area is furnished with artisan bamboo furniture. The 2 sofa and four oversized chairs provide cushioned seating in the wall-less room where the outside blends to inside. Under the wide eaves and overhead fans, this area is cool on even the warmest of days. Hammocks along the perimeter put you under-cover but virtually in the garden, a decadent way to spend the afternoon.
One of a kind bathroom features a sink carved from a tree trunk, evolving mosaic mural and a garden shower, all faucets deliver plumbed hot water. An assortment of bathroom essentials and quality towels are for home use and we provide sarongs for the beach. A jacuzzi sits undercover of a traditional thatch roof allowing you a soak among the beautiful gardens regardless of weather. The pool features a sandy pebble zero-entry, wet deck for sunning, and plunge depth. This has become a favorite place to watch the monkeys overhead.
The tree-level upstairs is an open floor plan, where you are at times eye-level to the howlers and sloths that frequent the property. The kitchen, dining and living area are surrounded by bannisters and open walls, like living on a big covered deck. The effect is amazing. Overhead fans throughout the space supplement the natural breezes.
Equipped with a full kitchen, oversized refrigerator/freezer, 6 burner stove, oven, double sink, prep island, microwave, toaster oven, blender and an abundance of quality cookware, the kitchen draws in helpers for the family style feast. A gas BBQ is available downstairs.
With a huge table hand constructed from a single tree, the dining area will seat up to 10 comfortably. An ample quantity of dinnerware, in delightful bright fiesta colors set a table that makes any meal a party. Or gather the crew and play cards, board games or build a puzzle when you just want to sit up high and watch what might climb, crawl, creep, flitter, or buzz by as you gaze out through the trees to the garden below.
The living area features a large cushioned sofa and two oversized cushioned chairs, two rocking chairs and a hammock. Wifi throughout the house keeps you connected and able to post those selfies to jealous friends back home.
The Master bedroom features a king-sized bed and headboard crafted from reclaimed lumber designed to celebrate the Caribbean colors and philosophy of up-cycling. Overhead fan and secure screens create a restful night sleep. The ensuite bath includes a sink and toilet with the shower perched on a ledge extending off the back of the house. Generous plantings and screen afford modesty while providing a unique experience. An artistic mural depicting a beach scene created by a local artist covers the interior bath area, while a mosaic installation designed/installed by the owner covers the shower area.
The second Family bedroom suite is two distinct rooms. The bedroom includes a king-sized bed with a handcrafted headboard of live-edge wood designed by the homeowners. Utilizing the often-discarded pieces of fallen trees, the headboard stirs the imagination similar to seeing pictures in clouds. The family room also features a bunk bed with a double on the bottom and a twin on the top. The bunk, too, is crafted from reclaimed lumber and live-edge wood. Sleep well knowing you saved a tree!! The adjoining bathroom also features a sink and toilet within the house and a shower perched off the back. Here the theme is jungle with a waterfall scene depicting local Volio Falls, a favorite day trip for locals.
Extensive plantings and a frog pond provide habitat for many species of wildlife; keep tabs on Max the sloth and her expanding family who now occupy several trees on the property, catch the routine visits of the agoutis, and try your luck at nabbing the perfect photo of the magnificent blue morpho butterfly as it regularly weaves through the garden. Outdoor seating areas, swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks, and covered picnic tables immerse you in the tropical setting with hundreds of species of bromeliads, tillandsias and orchids. Heliconias, gingers and other flowering plants attract an endless rainbow of birds and butterflies. We take pride in the design of our home and garden spaces maximizing nature's paradise.
Owners, Janet & Nick, live about a mile away. Our gardener maintains the home, landscaping and pool as needed. We’re all good at giving you your privacy while still being available should you need anything.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Check-ins arriving after 9:00 PM will be assessed a $30 fee.
Additional guests or pets that have not been pre-approved will be charged at $50/per individual... twice the normal rate of advance booking.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3922396
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Each party/event must be pre-approved.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Located in Cahuita, this holiday home is by the sea. Punta Uva Beach and Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talamanca Family Art and Finca La Isla Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Black Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Nema - 7 min drive
De Gustibus Bakery - 7 min drive
Salsa Brava - 7 min drive
Koki Beach - 7 min drive
Beach Break - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens!?
As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens! on 30 Aug 2026 start from £608, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Book now!! Free EGGS!! Also pool, 300m to beach and great gardens! located?
This family-friendly Cahuita holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach. Playa Cocles is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Janet Jones
I enjoyed a career in social services working primarily with adolescents, or perhaps being worked over by them. Nick, a geologist, was involved in environmental cleanups since T-rex littered. We raised a quartet of kids between us, and when it seemed that they wouldn't notice us missing from the supper table, we fled to Costa Rica to contemplate the social and environmental quandries with a beer in our hand and our feet in the sand. We soon discovered we really stink at relaxing, got involved with the local fishing community by buying a fishing boat and adopting Captain Pino. Then we needed a place to sleep all the friends and family that noticed us missing from Oregon, so we built the rental apartment. Finally, with friends showing up, guests needing a place to eat their fresh caught fish, we decided owning a Bar/Restaurant would be a good idea. Really, I always dreamed of a full-time cook who understood bacon, chocolate and chile are essential to a flavorful life! In 2018, we broke ground on a new home that promises to knock your socks off, so stay tuned for news on Chiquita Escondido. Meanwhile, we are making the whole house available, while we live on site at the beach... ahh, the sacrifices!!
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the area on a family vacation in 2004. By 2006, having made 6 trips, we were planning on the 'someday' move to paradise. We relocated in 2010 and have enjoyed 'pre-tirement' in a tropical paradise!
What makes this property unique
You have it all! The beach, the village, equi-distant to Puerto Viejo or Manzanillo. It's a quiet neighborhood away from the hustle-bustle of the party in Puerto Viejo but close enough to enjoy the truly unique culture that exists and thrives.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests