10/10 Excellent
Bradley D.
6 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle Living
Bradley D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Entire home
Casa Bambu, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61201 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cabo Matapalo, Puntarenas
- Pan Dulce Beach3 min walk
- King Louis Waterfall
- Playa Matapalo
- Puerto Jiménez (PJM)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Casa Bambu, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House
5-star ranking recipient of 12 Traveler's Choice Awards and 10 Excellence Awards. Recommended by Lonely Planet. Casa Bambu is one of four bamboo beach houses on our six acre resort property. (If Casa Bambu is reserved for the dates you want, see the listing for Casa Linda, Casa Sonrisa, or Casa Pina .) At Casa Bambu our on-site staff is available 24/7.
Costa Rica vacation rentals: there are hundreds to choose from. Yet we are told again and again that Casa Bambu and our other three bamboo beach houses are exceptional. So if you're ready to take a walk on the wild side, this is the place! This Costa Rica beach rental offers nature lovers an ideal vacation. It sits on a beautiful beach, in the rainforest, on the coast of the Osa Peninsula. This unique setting lets you experience the true Costa Rica, one of the most amazing areas on earth; relax on the beach; and enjoy countless natural wonders. All this while keeping you comfortable and secure in a private rental house on the beach. At Casa Bambu the ocean waves lull you to sleep and the roar of the howler monkeys awaken you to a glorious sunrise over the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf). A pristine beach is literally steps away, and the rainforest and wildlife are all around. If you love nature in all its wild beauty, this is the place for you.
After visiting vacation rentals around the country, Lonely Planet's Costa Rica recommends Casa Bambu as a place to stay. Men's Journal touts Casa Bambu in its review of Costa Rica vacation homes in its vacation guide cover story How to Rent a Dream House Anywhere: Your Own Private Resort. It says: “For the jungle experience, visit the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica’s wild southern appendage. Its few paved roads lead to tiny fishing villages, like Cabo Matapalo, where you’ll find unspoiled beaches and rental houses like Casa Bambu on a plot of pristine rainforest teeming with monkeys.” The Denver Post Travel section featured Casa Bambu in an article about Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula and Matapalo. The Fine Living Channel included Casa Bambu in its program Around the World in Eighty Houses, which focused on remarkable vacation houses throughout the world, including Casa Bambu. The Sunday Post of Scotland, an international publication, featured an article by a Casa Bambu guest about her vacation with us.
Our Costa Rica beach house rentals offer:
A perfect location: right on a gorgeous beach (and near several others), with a spectacular view, in the rainforest, surrounded by abundant wildlife and scenery.
A handcrafted, clean and safe vacation rental home, from which to enjoy your fantastic surroundings.
Many activities for the whole family.
Three other bamboo rentals, equally wonderful.
When natives of Costa Rica greet each other, they often say “Pura Vida,” or pure life. When you visit Casa Bambu, you’ll truly understand what this means.
Keywords: Beach House on Osa Peninsula
Costa Rica vacation rentals: there are hundreds to choose from. Yet we are told again and again that Casa Bambu and our other three bamboo beach houses are exceptional. So if you're ready to take a walk on the wild side, this is the place! This Costa Rica beach rental offers nature lovers an ideal vacation. It sits on a beautiful beach, in the rainforest, on the coast of the Osa Peninsula. This unique setting lets you experience the true Costa Rica, one of the most amazing areas on earth; relax on the beach; and enjoy countless natural wonders. All this while keeping you comfortable and secure in a private rental house on the beach. At Casa Bambu the ocean waves lull you to sleep and the roar of the howler monkeys awaken you to a glorious sunrise over the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf). A pristine beach is literally steps away, and the rainforest and wildlife are all around. If you love nature in all its wild beauty, this is the place for you.
After visiting vacation rentals around the country, Lonely Planet's Costa Rica recommends Casa Bambu as a place to stay. Men's Journal touts Casa Bambu in its review of Costa Rica vacation homes in its vacation guide cover story How to Rent a Dream House Anywhere: Your Own Private Resort. It says: “For the jungle experience, visit the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica’s wild southern appendage. Its few paved roads lead to tiny fishing villages, like Cabo Matapalo, where you’ll find unspoiled beaches and rental houses like Casa Bambu on a plot of pristine rainforest teeming with monkeys.” The Denver Post Travel section featured Casa Bambu in an article about Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula and Matapalo. The Fine Living Channel included Casa Bambu in its program Around the World in Eighty Houses, which focused on remarkable vacation houses throughout the world, including Casa Bambu. The Sunday Post of Scotland, an international publication, featured an article by a Casa Bambu guest about her vacation with us.
Our Costa Rica beach house rentals offer:
A perfect location: right on a gorgeous beach (and near several others), with a spectacular view, in the rainforest, surrounded by abundant wildlife and scenery.
A handcrafted, clean and safe vacation rental home, from which to enjoy your fantastic surroundings.
Many activities for the whole family.
Three other bamboo rentals, equally wonderful.
When natives of Costa Rica greet each other, they often say “Pura Vida,” or pure life. When you visit Casa Bambu, you’ll truly understand what this means.
Keywords: Beach House on Osa Peninsula
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Sea view
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- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, (5 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
We are in a wildlife protection area.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Puerto Jiménez
Located in Puerto Jiménez, this holiday home is on the beach. Puerto Jimenez Pier and Golfito Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corcovado National Park and Corcovado National Park Office. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cabo Matapalo, Puntarenas
What's nearby
- Pan Dulce Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Corcovado National Park Office - 26 min drive - 24.4 km
- Golfo Dulce - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
- Puerto Jimenez Pier - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
- Puerto Jiménez Beach - 27 min drive - 25.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Buena Esperanza - 14 min walk
- Martina’s Bar & Restaurant - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
jason l.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just the right number of conveniences.
jason l.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacy W.
26 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in Matapalo!
Stacy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Vicki H.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle and Beach
Vicki H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dean D., Sarasota,FL
10 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best ever
Dean D.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
5 Apr 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanside Magic
Mary C.
10/10 Excellent
michele o.
8 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stunningly beautiful
michele o.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra T.
12 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch Stay!!!
Alexandra T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Renee S.
16 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Jungle & Beach Experience
Renee S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sheri H.
1 Apr 2019
Comfy and gorgeous off-the-grid living
Sheri H.
10/10 Excellent
Laurie F.
17 Dec 2018
Serene sunsets and magnificent macaws
Laurie F.
10/10 Excellent
Daniel D.
11 Sept 2018
A beautiful home away from home - on a beach!
Daniel D.
10/10 Excellent
Kirsten N.
10 Aug 2018
Perfect open-air get-away on surf break!
Kirsten N.
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
23 May 2018
The real Costa Rica
Sarah B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
8/10 Good
Ellen S., Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
8 May 2018
Beautiful setting
Ellen S.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
melanie w.
10 Jan 2018
Beautiful house beautiful setting
melanie w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Shane M.
30 Oct 2017
Beautiful property in a excellent location
Shane M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Gwen C.
9 May 2017
Best Location!
Gwen C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steven K.
27 Dec 2016
December 2016 Vacation
Steven K.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Olga H.
28 Nov 2016
What an adventure!
Olga H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
16 Nov 2016
Casa bambu
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
10 Oct 2016
Osa Peninsula Jem!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Camille & Pascal B., Costa Rica
5 Oct 2016
Perfect Jungle and beach retreat !
Camille & Pascal B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Win L.
11 Aug 2016
Magic on the Osa Peninsula
Win L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
elfadl h.
11 May 2016
SEJOUR IDEAL
elfadl h.
About the host
Hosted by Kirk Ulbricht
Twenty-seven years ago, while visiting friends on the Osa Peninsula, Kirk found his heaven. He bought six acres of overgrown cow pasture by the Golfo Dulce, cleared it of brambles and weeds, and began to transform it. With neighbors, they planted 1,000 trees (now part of the monkey trail) and built Casa Bambu with the help of local friends. Kirk completed a second bamboo house, Casa Linda, in September, 2002; a third, Casa Piña, in August, 2003; and a fourth, Casa Sonrisa, in December, 2007. All the houses are solar-powered with artesian wells, beautiful tropical yards and on a pristine beach.
Back in the U.S. Kirk has been a 'green' builder and home designer in Austin, TX. His houses are ultra efficient - utilizing passive solar techniques, proper siting and other applications that conserve energy while providing comfortable shelter. His heart, however, is in Costa Rica, where he relishes life in the rainforest and can fulfill his lifelong love of the sea.
Back in the U.S. Kirk has been a 'green' builder and home designer in Austin, TX. His houses are ultra efficient - utilizing passive solar techniques, proper siting and other applications that conserve energy while providing comfortable shelter. His heart, however, is in Costa Rica, where he relishes life in the rainforest and can fulfill his lifelong love of the sea.
What makes this property unique
Unique pristine wilderness on a gorgeous unspoiled surfing/swimming beach with wildlife all around.
World-famous birdwatching, ocean kayaking, rainforest tours, on foot or horseback (including world-famous Corcovado National Park), Golfo Dulce boat tours, wildlife sanctuary tours, pristine beaches, Puerto Jimenez is a 30 minute drive and offers several banks, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, and grocery stores, We can set you up with great guides, as well as lodgings in San Jose and in-country travel.
World-famous birdwatching, ocean kayaking, rainforest tours, on foot or horseback (including world-famous Corcovado National Park), Golfo Dulce boat tours, wildlife sanctuary tours, pristine beaches, Puerto Jimenez is a 30 minute drive and offers several banks, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, and grocery stores, We can set you up with great guides, as well as lodgings in San Jose and in-country travel.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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