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Gorgeous Pool + Gardens Steps from the Beach--Ideal Group or Family Getaway

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Alberca
Alberca
Alberca
Alberca
Alberca

Opiniones

10 de 10,
Excepcional
6 habitaciones6 baños12 personas

Servicios principales

  • Alberca
  • Estacionamiento disponible
  • Secadora
  • Lavadora
  • Asador
  • Cocina

Explora la zona

Map
Puerto Viejo, Limon
  • Playa Chiquita
    ‪8 min a pie‬
  • Playa de Punta Uva
    ‪19 min a pie‬
  • Playa Cocles
    ‪3 min en auto‬
  • Changuinola (CHX-Aeropuerto Internacional Capitán Manuel Niño)
    ‪57 min en auto‬

Habitaciones y camas

6 habitaciones (para 12 personas)

Habitación 1

1 cama Queen

Habitación 2

1 cama Queen

Habitación 3

3 camas individuales y 1 cama Queen

Habitación 4

1 cama Queen

Habitación 5

1 cama Queen y 1 cama individual

Habitación 6

1 cama Queen

6 baños

Baño 1

Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 2

Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 3

Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 4

Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 5

Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 6

Excusado · Solo regadera

Ambientes

Deck o patio
Cobertizo o lanai
Cocina
Cocineta
Con balcón
Jardín
Área de comedor

Información de la propiedad

Gorgeous Pool + Gardens Steps from the Beach--Ideal Group or Family Getaway

** the 2 bedrooms on the main floor have A/C**

A perfect spot to relax with friends and family. Gorgeous pool and stunning gardens. Excellent restaurants and beaches just steps away.

Book your next group or family vacation or custom retreat.

Enhanced between stay cleaning protocols. Cleanings done by a professional cleaning company.

** PRIVACY: We only book to one group at a time, so the casitas will remain empty if you don't book those spaces.

** PRICING: When looking at your pricing breakdown in your quote you will see a base price which covers up to 4 people, and then additional guest fee, which a total of the additional people in your group (there is a per person per day charge for all guests after the base price for 4 people. The VRBO site adds it up), to a max of 12 people total. The VRBO system also adds local taxes, and their own fees in this quote. If you are seeing the price with a 'C' before it, that indicates it is quoted in Canadian dollars. You can either change your search at the top right corner to only be in your own currency or use a conversion tool to convert to your chosen currency.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Casa Bella!!! Recline on the cool wrap-around newly renovated Living/Dining area and watch toucans, sloths and blue butterflies in the one-acre private tropical gardens of Casa Bella.

Splash around in the 7 X 12 meter saltwater swimming pool. Lounge on the covered pool deck. Grill on the 40" gas BBQ.

Looking for unique activities? Ask about Salsa Lessons by the pool, unusual culinary experiences brought to you, chocolate spa treatments or chocolate making experiences, beach bonfires, kayaking or SUPing, night snorkeling, jungle hikes, waterfalls, tea ceremonies, breathwork/meditation/yoga by the pool... we can help plan your perfect vacation!

This recently built house combines the comforts of western living with the ease of the Caribbean indoor/outdoor style. Tropical hardwoods, beautiful design and modern amenities make Casa Bella an ideal destination.

From the airy and bright living room/dining room you enter the spacious modern kitchen, with its full-sized fridge, stove/oven and double sink. The kitchen comes equipped with cookware and dishware.

On the main floor there are two bedrooms with queen sized beds, private ensuite bathrooms with hot water showers, fans, and shelving for storing clothing .

Go up the external spiral staircase from the pool-side deck to a breezy loft that can be added to accommodate 2-5 more people. At the top of the loft's spiral stairs is a wide balcony where you can recline in a hammock and take in the canopy view. Inside the loft is an open living area with queen-sized bed, kitchenette, safe, fan, closet and three piece bathroom. There are also three single beds, perfect for kids.

Just across the pool from Casa Bella are Casita Bonita and Casita Sol.

Newly renovated! Casita Bonita (2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms) has a kitchen on the deck and two suites, each with a queen bed, a sitting area with a comfortable love seat and chair, wall sconces and overhead lighting, and a bathroom (sleeps 4). UPDATED PICTURES COMING SOON!!

Casita Sol has one bedroom (queen bed and single bed), one bathroom, a full kitchen, and hammock-strung second-story balcony (sleeps 3).

A tropical sanctuary, the lot at Casa Bella has fruit trees, flowering bushes, palm trees, ylang-ylang, open spaces and shady zones. We often have howler monkeys and sloths visiting, and if you look up you can catch a parrot or toucan party in our trees, or see the macaws flapping by.

The house is on both municipal and well water systems. Water is abundant and clean.

There is parking for up to 4 cars at the rear of the house.

From the lot is a 3 minute walk to the public access path to Playa Chiquita Beach, rated the best (and prettiest) beach on this coast! The path is another 2-3 minute walk down to the beach. Playa Chiquita Beach is sheltered by an off-shore reef making sections of it a kid-friendly place to swim. With series of sandy coves you can splash and swim, or wade and wallow in the coral fringed pools that decorate the points.

Centrally located in Playa Chiquita Village, near groceries and restaurants, Casa Bella is tucked away in its private spot a mere 1 minute walk from the main road.

We are at our house across the road at a nearby property and happy to help you find what you need in Playa Chiquita and beyond. We are very approachable and full of local knowledge.

Playa Chiquita is minutes from Puerto Viejo, Limon. People come here all year round to view wildlife and experience the Caribbean culture through music, food, and the colorful character of the region.

Playa Chiquita is a small village 5 km south of Puerto Viejo de Limon. We are famous for having the most beautiful and serene beaches on the coast. You can stroll down the coast in either direction all the way to Puerto Viejo, Manzanillo, and beyond along unpopulated stretches of beach.

El Duende Gourmet, the grocer 5 minutes walk from Casa Bella, is fully stocked with dry goods, dairy, meat, fresh produce, cold beer and a good selection of wine and liquor. Check out the fresh baked goods by the entrance. Bread, croissants, pan au chocolate, donuts, pita, strudels, pizzas, and empanandas delivered fresh daily!

There are 8+ restaurants in Playa Chiquita. Our favorites are Pura Gula, Gypsea Cafe and Lounge, and the two woodfire pizza restaurants! A little further down the coast toward Puerto Viejo is Spicy Coconut, a new favorite with excellent fusion food, great location on the beach, and fantastic service.

There are two bike rental shops, and on Saturdays and Wednesdays there is a fresh produce market, as well as a couple of pop up produce stands where local farmers sell their wares.

Administrador de la propiedad

Erinn Bell
Anfitrión Premium

Idiomas

Inglés, español

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Servicios

Alberca
Cocina
Lavadora
Secadora
A/A
Área exterior

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Reglas de la propiedad

Hora de inicio del check-in: 16:00
Edad mínima para rentar: 30
Hora límite del check-out: 11:00
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Niños

Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
Children must be supervised in the pool.
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Eventos

No se permiten eventos
A quiet neighborhood. No loud music permitted.
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Mascotas

No se aceptan mascotas
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Fumar

Se permite fumar (solo en áreas designadas)
Only outside.
No loud music any time, no music at all, or excess noise after 10pm. We have semi-enclosed spaces so guests can socialize in comfort indoors at night.
Please check with hosts if you plan on having visitors. Typically, only the people in the original booking are permitted on the property.
Please do not drag coolers or sandy luggage on the wood floor. Do not move furniture from the outside in, or the inside out, or drag couches around.

Información importante

Información importante

Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
Nota del anfitrión: A quiet neighborhood. No loud music permitted.
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de humo en la propiedad

Información de la zona

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra junto al mar de Cahuita. La belleza natural del área puede apreciarse en Playa de Punta Uva, y los puntos de interés locales incluyen Talamanca Family Art y Parque Nacional Cahuita. Acércate a la fauna de la zona con actividades como paseos a pie por la naturaleza y avistamiento de aves.
Sección del mapa
Puerto Viejo, Limon

Qué hay cerca

  • Playa Chiquita - A 8 min a pie - 0.7 km
  • Playa de Punta Uva - A 19 min a pie - 1.6 km
  • Playa Cocles - A 3 min en auto - 2.2 km
  • Centro de Rescate Jaguar - A 3 min en auto - 2.2 km
  • Playa Negra - A 10 min en auto - 7.1 km

Restaurantes

  • ‪La Nena - ‬A 3 min en auto
  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬A 7 min en auto
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬A 7 min en auto
  • ‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬A 7 min en auto
  • ‪Noa Beach Club - ‬A 3 min en auto

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Hay alberca en Gorgeous Pool + Gardens Steps from the Beach--Ideal Group or Family Getaway?

Sí, la propiedad cuenta con alberca al aire libre.

¿Gorgeous Pool + Gardens Steps from the Beach--Ideal Group or Family Getaway acepta mascotas?

No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en Gorgeous Pool + Gardens Steps from the Beach--Ideal Group or Family Getaway?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en Gorgeous Pool + Gardens Steps from the Beach--Ideal Group or Family Getaway?

El check-out es a las 11:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra Gorgeous Pool + Gardens Steps from the Beach--Ideal Group or Family Getaway?

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra junto al mar, a 2 km de Playa Chiquita y Playa de Punta Uva. Playa Cocles se encuentra a 1.9 km (1.2 mi).

Opiniones

10

Excepcional

Las opiniones se muestran en orden cronológico, y están sujetas a un proceso de revisión y verificación, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
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Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 91 de 92 opiniones
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 1 de 92 opiniones
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 0 de 92 opiniones
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 0 de 92 opiniones
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 0 de 92 opiniones

10/10

Limpieza

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicación

10/10

Ubicación

10/10

Veracidad del anuncio

Opiniones

10/10 Excelente

Rebecca S.

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Beautiful & Relaxing

The property gives you the feel that your staying right in nature. Agouti visited daily, we heard howler monkeys, saw a sloth on our walk back from breakfast, and the enjoyed the beautiful sounds of all the birds. We were a little concerned about lack of air conditioning but we were pleasantly surprised. The pool kept us cool during the day and the open air bedrooms with the fans actually got a bit chilly. It was wonderful sleeping to the sounds and fresh air. The house is well stocked, close to the beach, close to the best breakfast at Gypsea and fresh, warm croissants delivered each morning to the local market just down the street. Puerto Viejo and Punta UVA are a short drive, as well as Manzillo Reserve. Erinn did a great job recommending Abel for us as a guide hiking Manzillo - we saw and learned so much, She recommended Herschel for surfing - he was amazing and Jason cooked us 2 great dinners! We relaxed and enjoyed our stay. Don’t let the lack of air conditioning keep you away from this property. It is well worth the trip and Erinn is very responsive to any needs or questions.
Se hospedó 7 noches en febrero de 2025

10/10 Excelente

kim c.

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Costa Rica

What a great property- you get to wake every morning to the sounds of the jungle. The beach is walking distance. Erinn is super responsive and over all delightful.
Se hospedó 7 noches en enero de 2025

10/10 Excelente

Kerry M.

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Bonita Casa!

Went with my adult children and their spouses, and my 77 year old mother! The grounds were amazing. We saw howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots, parakeets, geckos, the most beautiful butterflies you’ve ever seen, hummingbirds in many different sizes. We were a couple block walk from the beach and restaurants. Our host Erinn was fabulous. Super helpful with any of our needs. The house has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. It is the jungle, howler monkeys will wake you up with their amazing howls very early in the morning, but it’s a have to experience moment. There are a lot of bugs, be prepared to wear bug spray, but again, it’s the jungle. Would definitely stay again.
Se hospedó 6 noches en diciembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Loren C.

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Puerta Viejo area

The property was amazing and the host was wonderful! Erinn helped with a LOT of questions before we arrived. Her guest guide book is extremely helpful. We highly, highly recommend Erinn and this home. Also, the people in the area are extremely welcoming and friendly!
Se hospedó 6 noches en diciembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Raychel D.

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Amazing Property in the Jungle

We had an amazing stay. This is a gorgeous place for larger groups. Monkeys, sloths, butterflies all visited the property. The beach is a short walk away and the grounds are beautiful!
Se hospedó 6 noches en noviembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Autumn H.

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Better than photos

We were a group of 6 adults and 1 child. The house and property were amazing! The pool was incredible… Erinn, the host, was perfect! Stay here!!! It’s a dream vacation
Se hospedó 6 noches en septiembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Bettina R.

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Magical stay in paradise!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Erinn and Darren's rental. The house and grounds were gorgeous and well appointed. The location is great with lots of beaches and restaurants at the end of the road. The pool was beautiful and cleaned every day. Erinn was very responsive with questions we had before (many as we were a big group of friends) and during our stay. We always felt safe and welcomed in her home. I would highly recommend this location for anyone looking to stay in Puerto Viejo area. Erinn has a lot of knowledge of the area and was able to provide many recommendations of things to do and places to eat. Erinn arranged our transportation from San Jose airport with Tune and that process was seamless and less expensive than booking through another company. Since there was six of us, the van was spacious and Tune was so nice, even stopping from some lychee fruit on the side of the road! We all really enjoyed waking up in the morning and opening all the windows to enjoy the cool air, drinking coffee and listening to sounds of the forest. Erinn had coffee and snacks for us when we arrived including beer and wine which was such a nice touch. The cleaners came mid-week and there are 2 washers and 2 dryers which is quite the luxury in a rental! There were plenty of extra towels in the laundry room too. When we did have a concern (some of the bug screen had holes in it in the small casita), Erinn was very responsive and had her team come and fix it that day!
Se hospedó 6 noches en septiembre de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Sherri K.

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Fabulous family trip

Erinn is an amazing host! The house was just like the pics
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Julie K.

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Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Autumn B.

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Beautiful Property!

What a fantastic vacation! The property is gorgeous, spacious, and clean! It’s well stocked with necessary items. The pool offers much needed refreshment after hikes/sightseeing. It is well/frequently maintained. The grounds are surrounded by exotic flowers/plants and are frequently visited by (non-threatening) wildlife. The sounds of nature are quite amazing! Darren and Erinn are wonderful! They are very willing to help in any way needed and are a wealth of knowledge. Costa Rica is full of beauty, and a must-do for those who love to explore!
Se hospedó 6 noches en agosto de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Julie K.

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Absolute best hosts

Our family gathered at Casa Bella for 10 days and can’t say enough good about the location and hosts. It is such a unique, beautiful, and comfortable home base for exploring the Puerto Viejo region. Erinn is the very best host! So accessible, thoughtful, and helpful throughout our stay. Very grateful to have found this incredibly special spot!
Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Byron L.

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Excellent Property

The place is as nice as the pictures show. Plenty of room, two air-conditioned bedrooms, laundry room, magnificent pool which was nice to come home to each day and cool off and relax. Cahuita was warm and humid while we were there so having a place to back to and unwind was soooo nice. Erinn is a great host and had some great recommendations but also let us do our own thing. Convenient to restaurants, beaches, grocery store, bikes, which we used a ton. (Bikes are right behind the grocery store). We did not have a car but next time I think I would rent one and make the drive. I highly recommend this place!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Sindra R.

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Most Amazing Jungle Gardens

Our stay at this place was wonderful! We stayed for 4 days on this beautiful property and felt like it was not enough time. Getting to the area was easy using Waze. The property was clean and welcoming. Pretty much as the pictures. Erinn is an extraordinary hostess with the most. We had wine and snacks awaiting us as gifts. The area has great restaurants at walking distance, and a convenience grocery store. The grounds of the property is nestled in the jungle. We saw a variety of jungle animals and lots of birds that call the area home. I wish I had brought my binoculars! The garden is beautiful and smells like jungle heaven. We enjoyed just sitting outside by the pool and taking in all there is to see, hear, smell, feel and touch. Such a relaxing property. We had the much needed rest we needed, in an amazing place! Thank you!
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Dana B.

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Perfect getaway

The property was beautiful, lots of room for the seven of us, the kids loved staying in their own casitas and made as good use of the pool as we did of the beach. The area is quiet but has so much in walking or walking distance. I can't say enough about our hosts and their warm, friendly support and helpfulness in making suggestions, arranging drivers, providing some gift basket items to get us started. We had a wonderful week at Casa Bella.
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Christopher J.

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Phenomenal Stay

The house is a work of art. The host is super responsive and helpful. There are some great restaurants within walking distance and beaches within a bike ride in two directions.
Se hospedó 5 noches en junio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Kenny N.

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Great place, sloths, morphos, tranquility

Wonderful spot just outside (south side) of Puerto Viejo, the owner and host Erinn was very helpful and communicative. The jaguar rescue is near by and worth a visit, and the beaches of Punta Uva are as well. We had a great week long stay in this spot and would come again.
Se hospedó 5 noches en enero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Cindy M.

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A Relaxing Stay in the Rain Forest

Our week long vacation at Casa Bella was our 7th trip to Costa Rica...1st time on the Caribbean coast. This property was so fabulous we rarely left it. We spent most of the week enjoying the huge outdoor living area: floating in the saltwater pool, enjoying all the wildlife (especially our resident sloth and family of agoutis) and beautiful gardens with all the hummingbirds. This property is heaven for bird watchers! The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We loved how the inside sitting and dining area totally opened up to the rainforest: sat there early in the morning enjoying our coffee, reading, and listening to the rainforest wake up. Howler monkeys were so close! Supermarkets were nearby so we didn't have to venture far for groceries. We cooked out on the grill and also went to restaurants right around the corner, where we had some great meals and plenty of fresh seafood, A chilled bottle of wine and snacks were waiting for us when we arrived late in the evening after driving from San Jose....so nice! Erinn's directions were perfect! She was readily available for any concerns (of which we had none) and we enjoyed our short chats with her. We hope to go back again...next time for a much longer stay!
Se hospedó 8 noches en enero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Karl S.

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We loved the place.

Great place for family and friends. Erinn is a great host and I highly recommend the house.
Se hospedó 7 noches en octubre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Yvonne A.

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Awesome Location!

Erinn's place at Playa Chiquita is awesome! We loved being within walking distance of fabulous restaurants and a well stocked grocery store. It was so easy to get around with Tuk Tuks. Erinn helped with anything we needed. There is a fabulous urgent care facility with in Puerto Viejo just minutes away if you need medical care like we did. I received excellent care from a doctor who spoke English. Tip: wear water shoes at the beaches to avoid getting stung by a rock fish!
Se hospedó 10 noches en octubre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Lynette O., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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Great Location for Girls Trip

3 friends traveling for a B-Day Trip. The house and property are a great design. A lot of work and love put into this. Mornings were spent outside in the gardens, watching birds and wildlife while eating breakfast. Days at the many local beaches and exploring the area. Late afternoon, in pool, then out to many walkable restaurants for dinner. Food on Carib side we heard is Great! We Agree!! We enjoyed beautiful birds, local wildlife and 2 Sloths, thanks to Melvin the grounds keeper! The Howler monkey's had been visiting another area during the first half of our visit. The last 2 mornings, they let their presence be known at 4 AM. The sound is unreal. A huge thank you to Erinn our Host. She went over the top to make our stay comfortable. Our flight was delayed and then the drive from San Jose took longer than expected due to construction. Restaurants were closing, we had not had an opportunity to purchase food. She immediately jumped on the phone to a local restaurant that was closing and asked if there was anything they could quickly put together. It worked! We had food and a great night sleep on comfortable beds. Erinn was available to us the entire trip if we needed anything. Highly recommend Caribbean vacation at Casa Bella.
Se hospedó 5 noches en septiembre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Marta J.

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Great house to stay in

The house and grounds were beautiful. Plenty of room for 9 of us to spread out. Kids loved the pool and their privacy in the little houses on the property. Loved hearing the nighttime jungle sounds. Erinn very attentive to any concerns we might have had. She was terrific and answered any and every question we had before the visit. One thing that could be improved is having hangers and hooks in the bedrooms - at least in the main house. Maybe the smaller houses had them. But the beauty and convenience of the house and the grounds more than made up for that.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

LoveTo T.

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Beautiful Property

We really enjoyed this property. It's obvious the owners take pride in their entire VRBO, from the houses to the pool and beautiful landscaping. We would definitely recommend this one.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Jessica W.

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Amazing family getaway

First off Erinn is a fantastic hostess! She had so much useful information about the local food, transportation, beach spots, tours, etc. She made us feel at home and arranged transportation from SJO to and from the property (our driver Tune was a treasure - lifelong bilingual local who gave some great tips and information along the drive). The property is GORGEOUS. We had a sloth visitor, resident toucans, saw the daily green macaw fly overs, monkeys swinging in the trees, red eyed tree frogs at night, geckos, iguanas and a myriad of hummingbirds and butterflies due to the beautifully kept landscaping. Casa Bella offers a perfect sized open air kitchen and the loft was the a great place for the kids to hang out and watch for wildlife. The pool was perfect for cooling off and the deck was amazing for hanging out for drinks and family time. We absolutely will be coming back! The property is an easy walk to shops, food and the beach but private enough to feel like we were in our own slice of paradise. Pura Vida! As my daughter says “¡cinco estrellas!”
Se hospedó 6 noches en junio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Mark O.

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Secluded and private setting.

This place is amazing. The location, setting, the grounds, the house, the pool are perfect for a get away to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Convenient to multiple restaurants, shops, beaches, and nature. We had visits from many types of birds and animals on the property including a sloth, raccoons, Agoutis, humming birds, and toucans to name a few. The hosts are close by and very helpful with suggestions on where to dine or a place to visit. Thanks Erinn and Darren for your hospitality and a great vacation experience in Costa Rica.
Se hospedó 8 noches en mayo de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Angelo R.

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Beautiful!

My wife and teenage daughters absolutely loved this place! Erin went above and beyond to make our stay here perfect. The home and the pool were beautiful. Such a special place and miss all the amazing wildlife. We definitely will return and can’t say enough about our experience there. Thanks Erin!
Se hospedó 4 noches en abril de 2023

Acerca del anfitrión

Anfitrión: Erinn Bell

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We are from Canada where my husband was a carpenter/contractor. We have combined the endurance of Canadian building standards with the beauty of local tropical hardwoods and other artistic touches to create a house that is suited to the Carribean, comfortable, bright and clean. This project brought us to Costa Rica part time for a few years, but we fell in love with the area and now live here year-round.
One of the main reasons we've stayed is the food. Foodies of the world should be put on notice, this is a destination for all who love to eat! Some of my favourite meals: Chicken tacos (2x1 Tuesdays) and a super cold cerveza at Tasty Waves Cantina, Ceviche from Nema, Falafel Pita from Pita Bonita, Tenderloin in Green Peppercorn Sauce or sesame crusted tuna with sriracha mayo from Pura Gula, Cappuccino and Pumpkin Chocolate muffin from Caribbean's Coffee House, anything on the menu from Bread and Chocolate, the mediterranean sandwich at Como En Mi Casa, vegetarian eggs benny at Gypsea Cafe. That's just the international flavour...the local cusine you can experience at sodas like Selvin's , Tamara's, Miss Lidia's is phenomenal. Try a whole grilled red snapper with all the fixin's, chicken is caribbean sauce, or 'rondon' seafood soup. Wash it down with a mojito or a pinacolada and you'll know you're in paradise.

Por qué eligió esta propiedad

Playa Chiquita is a special place. International flavour blends here with an established local population to create a funky and colourful community - and it is a real community of friendly and creative people.
For us the beach is a real draw. Playa Chiquita beach is sheltered by an off-shore reef making it a kid-friendly place to swim. From a series of sandy coves to the coral fringed pools that decorate the points you have your choice: swim, snorkle, wade or wallow.
We like to walk the long lonely stretches of beach from here at Playa Chiquita to Manzanillo (2 hours), ending the day with a legendary seafood platter at Maxi's Restaurant.
When I first saw our lot I knew we'd hit the jackpot. Tall trees, lime trees, clusters of flowers and sunny open spaces make an ideal spot for birds, sloths and butterflies to drift, fly or hang about.
I feel most at home when I'm lounging on the deck, drinking my mojito with limes fresh from my trees and eating fresh cut salsa with wild cilantro picked from my own yard.

Qué distingue a esta propiedad

With 8+ restaurants/cafes, a grocery store, clothing store, yoga centre, Wednesday/Saturday farmers market, chocolate art cafe and bakery a flip flop away, Playa Chiquita is a small but vibrant village.
Our favorite restaurant is Gypsea Cafe...awesome fusion food and rum and homemade cola that is divine.
The road from here to Manzanillo (14km round trip) is so peaceful in the morning that we often go for runs, heading out before 7:00 so that we rarely even see a car. Boot camp or marathon training would be great goals to strive for here. The warm air keeps you loose and limber.
If you want external motivation for fitness there are yoga classes, swimming lessons for the kids, and a professional personal trainer or a salsa instructor, all happy to add you to their clientelle. Then you can end your day with on-site massage. We have it all on this little half-kilometre stretch of road!

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