Happy House is one of the very few homes in Cost Rica that is truly beachfront. You won't need to cross a street or follow a trail, just a short walk down the garden path will take you to the private gate opening directly to a prestine Caribbean beach. There you will find a secluded cabana on the undisturbed Playa Grande. The property is nestled in a rainforest between a nature preserve and the warm waters of the Caribbean sea. Happy House is the perfect place to experience abundant wildlife, lush vegetation and very secluded beaches. This is where the jungle meets the sea.
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 house is elevated above the ground. The 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms are screened in and will accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. The property is a private, single family residence. No one else will be on the property during your stay.
The home was built in the vintage local "Tico" open air style to allow the fresh breezes and sounds of the jungle to flow throughout. It is intended to be a place to vacation, relax and be close to nature. If you are looking for modern and luxury and cannot tolerate exposure to nature, please do not stay here. We are constantly cleaning, repairing and maintaining the home. But it is located in a jungle and only a few steps from the sea, sometimes mother nature wins.
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The happy house was an amazing jungle experience! Super close to the beach but nestled in the jungle. Close to both Manzanillo and Puerto Viejo. I'll definitely be back!
christina k.
2026 年 5 月に 6 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2026 年 5 月 21 日)
Thank you Christina, we are glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to having you again.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Debbie S.
2026 年 3 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
The place was excellent, clean , beautiful views with the monkeys, macaws, hummingbirds, and of course the ocean, will be back Thanks
Debbie S.
2026 年 3 月に 8 泊 滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
8/10 (良い)
Debbie V.
2026 年 1 月 25 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great access to beach.
Debbie V.
2026 年 1 月に 7 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jessica F.
2025 年 10 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Very comfortable and just amazing
Jessica F.
2025 年 10 月に 7 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
8/10 (良い)
Fran & C.
2026 年 3 月 12 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション
Amazing ocean and jungle views! Greatly appreciated the extra large balcony and seating areas, especially during the weeks long bout of rainy weather. :)Host was always gracious and responded very quickly to all communications. We were a little concerned upon arrival as the ground floor was under construction repairs and it took us a bit to understand that that portion of the house was not part of our rental. From the description we had assumed that we would have the whole building. The rental is actually the whole 2nd storey and was very lovely and we had everything we needed for our extended stay :) Highly recommend! Steve and his team are awesome! We have fingers crossed that the laundry room repairs will be complete and available for next year. :)
Fran & C.
2026 年 1 月に 34 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
8/10 (良い)
Art A.
2025 年 11 月 3 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション
Pleased with the communications witj the host
Art A.
2025 年 10 月に 8 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Joe D.
2025 年 5 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lovely Happy House
Beautiful home with amazing jungle ocean views. Well kept and all amenities needed. Would highly recommend
Joe D.
2025 年 5 月に 4 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Katheryn A.
2025 年 10 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
The Happy House truly lives up to its name! We (family of four) stayed for 4 magical nights at the Happy House and from day one had the most wonderful time. The first morning upon our arrival we heard and saw howler monkeys, spider monkeys, a sloth, toucans, green macaws, parrots and several other birds, butterflies, insects, and lizards! The propert is gorgeous and the quick access to the beach was the cherry on top! The beds were very comfy and the house provided everything we needed. We had breakfast next door at Almonds and Coral which was so good! It was so nice to return to the house at the end of our days to just relax and enjoy the Pura Vida life. We didn't want to leave! Highly recommended!
Katheryn A.
2025 年 10 月に 4 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Erica R.
2025 年 1 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Location!
Fantastic beach location. The house had everything we needed. Host was quick to answer questions and address needs.
Erica R.
2024 年 12 月に 8 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Lisa H.
2024 年 7 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peaceful getaway, surrounded by tropical flora and great beach access.
Host was very prompt in answering questions. Incredible deck, yard and forest immersion. Loved the very private beach and short drive to restaurants to explore.
Lisa H.
2024 年 7 月に 4 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2024 年 7 月 22 日)
Thank you Lisa,
Hope you can come again soon.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Claire
2024 年 3 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、設備とサービス、施設のコンディションと設備、コミュニケーション
Wonderful house in the beach in the jungle.
Claire
2024 年 3 月に 5 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
George G.
2025 年 2 月 25 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Superb!
This property is well worth a 10 rating. The setting is beautiful, situated in a lush tropical forest just footsteps from a very private beach. The house is spacious, comfortable and well-provisioned. We stayed for a week and especially enjoyed the open-air living space where we could relax surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of nature - wildlife, surf, rain, etc. The host is very easy to reach and super accommodating. We loved everything about the Happy House and look forward to a return stay.
George G.
2025 年 2 月に 8 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2025 年 2 月 25 日)
Thank you George. We hope you can come visit again.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Robyn V.
2023 年 11 月 25 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Just wow!
The location of this place could not be better! It was like living outside but with all the amenities.
Robyn V.
2023 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jan C.
2024 年 10 月 28 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great location
We spent 5 days in october 24 as a family in the happy house. The location in the dschungel close to the beach is just perfekt. The beach is very quiet and sandy. About the best we saw on the carribean side. The house itself is very nice especially the big terrace facing the nice garden where we saw lot of monkeys.
Steve was a very helpfuf host.
We would love to come back.
Jan C.
2024 年 10 月に 5 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
ELIZABETH N.
2024 年 1 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
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.
ELIZABETH N.
2023 年 12 月に 10 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2024 年 2 月 1 日)
Thanks for staying with us, hope you can come back
Thanks,
Steve
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Maurice B.
2024 年 8 月 3 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Happy beach house
Lovely, charming beach house with private garden straight to the sea. The big and open veranda invites to rest and cook something. Rain showers don’t matter.
The house is equipped with all we needed, bed rooms are styled nicely and vents keep you cool.
We’ll remember all the jungle sounds, arguing monkeys, birds, butterflies …
Maurice B.
2024 年 7 月に 6 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2024 年 8 月 4 日)
Thank you Maurice, hope you can come again.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Julie J.
2023 年 9 月 8 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Open air wonderfulness, wildlife, beach and fun!
Had a fantastic stay at this beach bungalow. Loved coming home and still being outdoors, hearing the waves and the howler monkeys!
Place was clean and the manager/owner was so incredibly responsive to my novice jungle questions. Restaurant next door and friendly neighbors, and still the most wonderful quiet peaceful walks on the beach every day.
Even without air conditioning, I left my fan off so i could hear the howler monkey and wildlife at night.
Great experience and I would stay here again for sure!
Julie J.
2023 年 8 月に 5 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sara W.
2024 年 2 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
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!
Sara W.
2024 年 2 月に 4 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2024 年 2 月 22 日)
Thanks Sara. I'm glad you enjoyed it and hope you can come back.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
4/10 (不満)
Lorna G.
2024 年 12 月 1 日
気になった点 : 掲載情報の正確さ
Happy House
Hardly a luxurious beach house.
-Stove saw better days 30 years ago - it rocked and was unclean
- Water was off 2.5 days
-Wifi quit on second day and never came back on
-Bathroom sink leaked - a plumber came and fixed it, but it still leaked
-All faucets were corroded
- spiders - expected
- other than hummingbirds and howler monkeys, no birds or wildlife
- no laundry facilities
- no radio or tv
- kitchen (and I use the term loosely) serving bowls too big, not enough pots, fry pans questionable, utensils sadly lacking.
Beach chairs needed two men and a boy to carry them to the beach
We left early as I couldn't take it anymore.
I would not recommend.
The yard was nice and the neighbours were pleasant,
Lorna G.
2024 年 11 月に 14 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2024 年 12 月 2 日)
I am glad you chose the word "luxurious"; that is a word that does not appear anywhere on the listing, the descriptions or the website. You will find other words like traditional, rustic and open air to describe our home. In fact, on the website that I provided a link to, I state that there are many high end accommodations available in the area and that if that is what you are looking for, our house is not for you. I am sorry for the utility interruptions, but in a remote part of a developing country that was not accessible by road until the late '80s, received electricity in the '90s, pavement in the 2000's and water and fiberoptic service for the first time ever in the last 2 years, they do have issues with them sometimes in the jungle. As for animals, it's nature, not a zoo. Every single picture of an animal on the listing was taken by me on that property. Yes there are no TVs, radios or public use laundry as described in the amenities. Every cent from reservations goes directly into that house in the form of cleaning, utilities, commissions and maintenance of a beachfront house. And it is unrelenting and quite difficult with a very limited qualified workforce (as you witnessed). As it would happen, after over a year of planning and saving, the kitchen renovation finally got started this week. I don't know what to tell you for the beach chairs. They are quality wood chairs. Plastic and aluminum don't last. Yes the house is not, and will likely never be "luxurious". It is our home, the way we like it. And occasionally we allow others to come enjoy it as well. If you are going to do much traveling, (especially if remote) I recommend you do some research. At least read the description for the place you are reserving.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Dan H.
2024 年 1 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
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!
Dan H.
2024 年 1 月に 5 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2024 年 2 月 1 日)
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. Hopefully you can come stay with us again soon.
Thanks,
Steve
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Simon A.
2021 年 11 月 18 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Welcome to paradise!
Welcome to paradise! We were the first guests and the host Steve has done a terrific job- the photographs are very modest. This place is spacious, simple and perfect. At the end of a dirt road, set back from the beach in the lush jungle, with nature all around. There’s a bathroom for each bedroom, and sound does not carry between bedrooms- very private, convenient and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need, and the deck is the perfect viewing platform from which you will see a multitude of hummingbirds, butterflies, toucans, monkeys, iguanas and other wildlife. Surprisingly, there were almost no mosquitos. You can see the neighbours on the right side, however the closest building is a beautiful white dome where one of the owners does sound healing.
There are some lovely touches and beautiful art. Steve helped us find our way there and welcomed us and there was fruit, wine and coffee waiting for us! The beds were comfy, the showers were good, there was soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer. There were bath towels and lovely big beach towels. The caretakers of the property, Fabiola and Marco, are the nicest people you will ever meet, and were there to help us with anything (absolutely anything) we needed. Fabiola is a wonderful artist and also does manicures and pedicures! I cannot express how much we (and our daughter) loved having them, and their adorable dogs and cats, around.
The beach is very private, with your own gazebo with hammocks and a little breakfast bar. It is kept immaculate. The beach itself is vast and beautiful, there is some shallow water and sometimes big waves! It is the perfect beach for walks- Manzanillo is about 15 mins in one direction (great to walk to and get some breakfast), and in the other direction it is wild and untouched all the way to the point of Punta Uva, about 20 minutes away. These are the places to go if you want calmer waters for swimming and snorkelling. Sunrise and sunset are spectacular.
The location is quite isolated and we rented a car to get around. I would recommend this, although it is also possible to get tuk-tuks if you have their numbers (we suggested it for the guest guide). Riding a bike everywhere would take considerable time and energy.
I could go on (but there's a word limit). We absolutely LOVED this place and will come back for sure.
Simon A.
2021 年 10 月に 12 泊滞在
VrboOwnerからの返信 (投稿日 : 2021 年 11 月 18 日)
Thank you Simon for the kind words. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Nina Susanne R.
2026 年 1 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wir waren drei Wochen in Costa Rica, in der ersten Woche im Happy House. Der Vermieter war immer erreichbar, ebenso der Ansprechpartner vor Ort. Von der Aufteilung, Einrichtung und Umgebung her war das Happy House eindeutig unser liebstes Haus für unsere fünfköpfige Familie. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, es war sehr gemütlich und es war einfach einmalig,von Brüllaffen im Nachbarbaum geweckt zu werden, mit Kolibris zu frühstücken und ein Baby-Faultier zu beobachten, das im Hibiskus hing. Einfach durch den Garten an den Karibik Strand zu laufen war jeden Tag ebenfalls ein absolutes Highlight! Andrea vom Nachbar Glamping hatte super Tipps für Ausflüge, z.B. den Besuch einer Kakao Farm bei den BriBris. Insgesamt eine wundervolle Woche. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben.
Nina Susanne R.
2025 年 12 月に 7 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Peter F.
2024 年 8 月 18 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Das perfekte Strandhaus
Das Happy House liegt nur wenige Schritte weg vom menschenleeren Strand, zu dem ein kleiner privater Fußpfad hinführt. Es ist umgeben von einem wunderschönen üppigem Wald, durch den die Affen klettern und dich morgens mit ihrem Brüllen aufwecken. Von der großen gemütlichen Terrasse mit Außenküche kannst du die Vögel und Schmetterlinge beobachten, oder dich einfach nur in einen Schaukelstuhl legen und das Leben genießen. Pura Vida vom Feinsten!
Eine absolute Empfehlung!
Peter F.
2024 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kathy G.
2022 年 12 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
True Costa Rica Experience
We had a fantastic time at Happy House. It was just as described and exactly what myself and my husband were looking for. We loved the open air style of the deck and kitchen as well as the close proximity to the beach. It was really all we were looking for. I would recommend having some sort of transportation at your disposal. We rented a motorbike and it was perfect for traveling back and forth to Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a real Costa Rica experience. Pura Vida!
Kathy G.
2022 年 11 月に 7 泊滞在
宿泊者限定の口コミ
10/10 (非常に良い)
Silvia M.
2022 年 12 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful place
First and foremost we wanted to thank Mr. Steve for the hospitality. His place was what we expected, cozy, warm and very welcoming. Everything we needed was right there and when we needed something Mr. Steve was right there to land a helping hand. The path to the beach was so welcoming with plants all over and all the way to your own almost private beach. I could go on and on about this place but I think you need to make your own decision. You will not be disappointed.
Silvia M.
2022 年 12 月に 5 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : 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 Tracy. I have remodeled old homes, built new homes, have rental homes and now learning how to share our vacation home.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
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.
この宿泊施設の特徴
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 me on or directly adjacent to the property; no internet images or professional photos were used.