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Welcome to Imagina where you will find yourself nestled between jungle and ocean

Holiday home in Puerto Carrillo with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Carrillo Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Samara Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Camaronal
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nosara (NOB)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 6

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Welcome to Imagina where you will find yourself nestled between jungle and ocean

This modern luxury sanctuary looks over a manicured tropical garden bursting with local flowers, plants and trees to an unobstructed view of the Pacific ocean and has space for everyone to gather or escape, whatever you need at the moment. Relax and let your local caretakers, Ingrid and Ivan, help you with everything from activity planning, local tips, shopping for/preparation/serving/clean up of breakfast and dinner upon request (groceries paid by guests) and cleaning service.

Highlights include an infinity edge pool, outdoor BBQ kitchenette, outdoor poolside dining, spacious Exercise/Yoga room with free weights, rowing machine, wall mirror, wall mount smart TV and AC, outdoor living feel with front and back glass doors that open fully to the views and tropical breeze, spacious bedrooms all with AC, luxury linens, abundant natural light, soaking tub in the large and luxurious master bathroom with ceiling to floor views of the jungle, hummingbirds and butterflies. The conveniently stocked wine cellar is available to you on an honor system of pay as you consume.

Ingrid, your caretaker, and Ivan, your chef, will greet you and be available to help make your vacation perfect. Breakfast and dinner can be prepared and served upon request for the mere cost of the groceries. Our on-property vegetable garden provides a variety of seasonal fresh produce from baby spinach to fresh basil to eggplant.

There is a master bedroom with ocean views and a king bed on the main level with sliding glass doors leading right onto the pool terrace. Above the garage we have 2 mirror image guest rooms, both with gorgeous ocean views and each with its own private full bath. One of these rooms has a king bed and the other has 2 twin beds which can be combined to create a king bed as needed. A spacious laundry room with full size washer and dryer adjoins the 2 car garage. Our 4th bedroom is located in a private suite along the side of the house with jungle views, a full kitchen, bathroom, and private patio with its own washer & dryer. The exercise room and its ocean view terrace is a perfect place for everything from yoga to weight lifting to HIIT exercises. There are two rooftop terraces, one with a little table and 4 chairs for sunset cocktails.

Our neighborhood has 3 very secluded small beaches to explore with tide pools where you feel like you are swimming in an aquarium filled with many colorful fish varieties (only at low tide!). Known to many as the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica, Playa Carrillo is a 7 minute drive from our home. It is a pristine, untouched, beach perfect for beach walks, picnics under the numerous palm trees, beginner surfing and all levels of SUPing. A short 15 minute drive North from our home is Samara where you will find more action with beach bars and many excellent restaurants. Likewise, about 20 minutes South you will arrive in Punta Islita where you will find a few more restaurant options as well as a Wild Macaw Reserve. If you've never seen a Scarlet Macaw, this is a wonderful opportunity to see these birds that are nothing less that majestic. The town of Puerto Carrillo, 5 minutes down our gravel road, also has a few excellent restaurants.

The best part - Our home is nestled into a lush jungle envelope of privacy and tranquility. While it has all of the creature comforts, it is truly close to the natural jungle and thus subject to visitors of jungle creatures. You will certainly hear, and most likely see, troops of Howler monkeys in our trees (not in the house, don’t worry). The white face monkeys also frequently travel across the trees in the back of the home. Ants are part of the landscape here (yes, in the house), but the less any food or attractant is left out the less you will see of them. Geckos also live in and around the house. They eat the bugs, so they earn their keep, and they are completely harmless and scared of humans. During parts of the rainy season it's possible to find a frog (no poisonous frogs in this area at all) or small red and purple crab in the house. A nuisance but harmless and your caretakers can help if they are on the property. Our house is not air-tight on purpose; we let in breath to prevent mold issues completely. We have never had a guest be bothered by these things but we do want you to know up front what you might expect. And we hope you enjoy the experience and exposure to this tropical haven!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Puerto Carrillo

Puerto Carrillo is home to this holiday home. Samara Beach and Carrillo Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jungle Butterfly Farm and Safari Surf School.
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Puerto Carrillo, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Samara Beach - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Playa Camaronal - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Playa Islita - 19 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Buena Vista Beach - 31 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Colibrí - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Aromas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Imagina where you will find yourself nestled between jungle and ocean have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Welcome to Imagina where you will find yourself nestled between jungle and ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Imagina where you will find yourself nestled between jungle and ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Imagina where you will find yourself nestled between jungle and ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Imagina where you will find yourself nestled between jungle and ocean located?

Situated in Puerto Carrillo, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Carrillo Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Samara Beach and Playa Camaronal. Playa Islita is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by John Michel

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We are both originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, but spent 25 years in Big Sky, Montana, raising our kids, skiing, mountain biking and reveling in the bountiful and grand nature of the Rocky Mountains. When our kids left the nest, we decided we wanted to do all that in a new nature setting and Costa Rica was the perfect place for us. We've liven here in Costa Rica more or less since the end of 2020 and we are excited to enable others to experience this amazing place.

Why they chose this property

Our neighborhood is quiet and beautiful and provides a lifestyle amongst nature and close to ammenities.

What makes this property unique

Imagina is unique because of its contemporary, sleek and minimalistic design as well as its manicured lush and colorful garden.

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English