Beachfront bungalow nestled between a nature preserve and the Caribbean sea

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Manzanillo, Limón Province

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo1 min walk
Punta Uva Beach8 min drive
Playa Chiquita11 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

master / principal

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

third bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

hall bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

second bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The home was built in the local traditional open air style. The large patio living area overlooks the garden, has a direct view of the beach and is bathed in the sights and sounds of the jungle and sea. The 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms will accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. And a short walk through the garden will take you to the private beach palapa where you can relax in a hammock in peaceful seclusion.

Property manager

Steve Millican

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Pets must be leashed due to other pets on property

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

please do not smoke or use candles inside the house.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Cahuita

Located in Cahuita, this holiday home 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Manzanillo, Limón Province

What's nearby

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo - 1 min walk
Grand Beach - 5 min drive
Jaguar Centro de Rescate - 7 min drive
Punta Uva Beach - 8 min drive
Playa Chiquita - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Salsa Brava - 13 min drive
La Nena - 9 min drive
El Rincón Porteño - 8 min drive
Noa Beach Club - 9 min drive
Tasty Waves Cantina - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront bungalow nestled between a nature preserve and the Caribbean sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beachfront bungalow nestled between a nature preserve and the Caribbean sea?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront bungalow nestled between a nature preserve and the Caribbean sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront bungalow nestled between a nature preserve and the Caribbean sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo, Grand Beach and Punta Uva Beach. Playa Chiquita and Playa Cocles are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Claire

26 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful house in the beach in the jungle.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

21 February 2024

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

Couldn’t ask for more

Honestly you couldn’t ask for much more at Happy House. The location was great, we felt safe, and everything was as advertised. We saw monkeys, lizards and parrots from the property. We did not see the resident sloth but did see some sloth tracks on the garden path after spending a day lounging on the beach. We were glad to have little rechargeable fans as we didn’t get much of a breeze in the living area but the bedrooms were comfortable with the ceiling fans. The area was great - we tried a few food recommendations the host left and were not disappointed. The beach in Puerto Viejo was also amazing. We had an amazing time and will definitely reach out again if we make it back. Steve was a great and very responsive host as well!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

29 January 2024

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

Absolutely Incredible

Staying at Happy House was an absolutely fabulous experience. Our goal was to stay on the property virtually the entire time to simply enjoy the jungle, animals & beach & our goal was certainly met. The days were filled with a perfect mix of sunny warmth & occasional welcome, soothing rain. Most nights included gentle rain falling in the jungle, which really provided pleasant background noise with the sounds of the animals. Mornings were peaceful with howler monkeys adding to the ambience. We saw the sloth up close and personal, spider and howler monkeys, toucans, macaws, hummingbirds, butterflies, etc. The drive from San Jose to the house really wasn't that bad, not much more difficult than driving in the mountains and backroads of the U.S. Beautiful new roads quickly and unexpectedly turned into the equivalent of U.S. back roads, though, so you do need to pay attention. We would not recommend making the drive back to SJO the same day as a returning flight, as there are many variables that would likely make that very stressful: took us 4.5 hrs there & 6 hrs back. The bugs were amazingly no problem at all & the Glamping Campground next door was shockingly quiet & respectful. I would not recommend bringing young children, as loud children would adversely affect many in the area. There were very few people on the beach & it was beautiful. The riptides and currents are for real and absolutely need to be respected the entire time. We loved it! Thank You, Steve!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH N.

1 January 2024

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

Welcome to the Jungle !!!

The house sits in a nicely groomed jungle garden. Just through the back gate is the beach. We enjoyed our stay. The host is VERY responsive. I broke the key off in the door the night we came in and he responded immediately. Fun place to stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

25 November 2023

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

Just wow!

The location of this place could not be better! It was like living outside but with all the amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Millican

I was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. My family helped settle that part of the world and have been working the land and building there for generations. I suppose that is why I have such a love for home construction, remodeling, gardening and the outdoors in general. I am in my 50s, have 2 beautiful, intelligent daughters in their teens and 20s and enjoy traveling with my wonderful wife. I have remodeled old homes, built new homes for family and others, have rental homes for others and now learning how to share our vacation home.

Why they chose this property

We purchased a place where we enjoy spending time, not a business. We aren't professional hosts, just people that hope you enjoy this special place as much as we do. We will continuously work on improvements, however our goal is to provide the basics for a safe and comfortable vacation.

What makes this property unique

There are many beautiful and wonderful places to stay in the area. However there are very few that are actually directly beachfront. All pictures here and on the website are taken by the owners on or directly adjacent to the property; no internet images or professional photos were used.