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The Sloth House 2- Beach/ Jacuzzi / Outdoor Fireplace/Birdwatching /Bikes

Visão geral
Comodidades
Políticas
Localização
Anfitrião

Extraordinária

2 quartosMais de 1 banheiroAcomoda 4 pessoas

Comodidades populares

Estacionamento disponível
Lareira
Cozinha
Piscina
Espaço externo

Explore a região

Puerto Viejo, Limon

Playa Negra
‪14 min de caminhada‬
Playa Cocles
‪5 min de carro‬
Playa Chiquita
‪12 min de carro‬
Aeroporto Int. Limón (LIO)
‪69 min de carro‬

Quartos e camas

2 quartos (acomoda 4 pessoas)

Quarto 1

1 cama de solteiro e 1 cama de casal

Quarto 2

1 cama de casal

1 banheiro, 1 lavabo

Banheiro 1

Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro

Banheiro 2

Vaso sanitário

Espaços

Deque ou pátio

Varanda ou varanda coberta

Cozinha

Sacada

Jardim

Espaço para refeições

Sobre esta propriedade

The Sloth House 2- Beach/ Jacuzzi / Outdoor Fireplace/Birdwatching /Bikes

. Enjoy the Ocean sound and breeze throughout the day. Private swimming pool with fireplace. 2 beach cruiser bicycles included with stay ($14 per day savings)

Villa details-
Our house was designed for style, comfort, convenience, natural environmental consideration and privacy. The room temperature inside the villa stays comfortable day and night as it was specially designed to stay cool using earthen construction and an open-air design to catch the Caribbean breezes. All windows and doors are screened from outside elements. The roof constructed of natural thatch palm leaves, which reflect the sun rays also keeping the villa cool. You have to see the house to appreciate the quality textiles, artistic design, and elegant simplicity incorporated throughout the villas.
The ingenuity earthen construction of our first villa consists of excavating dirt from the adjacent swimming pool to construct the earthen walls of the home, giving the villa the earthen adobe look.. Please see more details below…
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Ground Transportation-
As far as ground transportation, the highlight of our guests trip we are told is always the river rafting trip. It includes ground transportation to Or from our villa on to San Jose, day of rafting, breakfast and lunch. The cost is $99 pp.
I Just thought I'd mention this as renting a car is not always necessary for getting around our area, as I include 2 bikes with our villa rental if you would like to travel by this means. Also, taxis and the bus system is also easy and convenient..
Please let me know if I can help in booking this rafting trip.
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Eco-Friendly Custom Villa-
The owner took great architectural consideration in using as much native natural materials as possible and still defining the comforts of the clients standards.
The foundation was constructed of gavel and the base walls of dirt. The dirt was excavated from the properties private swimming pool and filled in the earth bags. After filling the bags with gravel and dirt they are then laid one on top of the other to form the walls. The walls are then stuccoed to protect the bags from the elements and finished for a stylish unique earthen/ Adobe look. The earth bags materials are of recycled polypropylene bulk bags.
(Please see the pictures of the front of the house defining the detail of the adobe structure and look).

All the lighting fixtures and accessories were hand-made from natural materials such as wood and coconut shells, thus eliminating the use of synthetic products.
Custom low voltage LED lighting used for energy conservation.
For an unsurpassed Caribbean vacation, please visit us at Casa de Barro.

Meals-Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Local Suitability-
Brick Oven Pizza and restaurant/bar with pool table 5 minute walk away and 20 minute walk to town which is said to have over 60 restaurants to choose from in one of the most diverse varieties to choose from in all of Central America.

Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4.

Kitchen & Dining-
Kitchen
Bar Area
Refrigerator
Cooking Utensils
Japanese Piezo gas Stove
Dishes & Utensils
Toaster
Coffee Maker

Amenities-
Parking
Linens Provided

Other Amenities-
Hammock, safe, 2 beach bikes, sea kayak with deposit/ availability and 2 beach chairs.

Entertainment Premises-
Bird/ animal watching

Activities- Local
Whitewater Rafting
Rafting
Snorkeling
Deep sea Fishing
Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
Kayaking
Hiking
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Snorkeling/Diving
Medical Services
Health/Beauty Spa
Paddle Boating
Restaurants
Botanical Garden
Moto/Quads/Electric Bicycles

Gerente da propriedade

Jeff Murdoch

Idiomas

Inglês e espanhol

Adicione as datas e descubra os preços

Comodidades

Piscina

Cozinha

Espaço externo

Estacionamento disponível

Lareira

Propriedades semelhantes

Piscina
Cozinha
Lavadora
Secadora

Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 16h

Idade mínima para alugar: 20 anos

Check-out até 11h

Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos

Children accompanied by an adult at pool all times

Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos

Animais de estimação

Não aceita animais de estimação

Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar

No exceptions.

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.

Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.

Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.

Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos

O anfitrião não informou se a propriedade tem detectores de monóxido de carbono. Leve um detector portátil com você na viagem.

O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.

Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e trava de segurança.

Esta propriedade tem espaços externos, como sacadas, pátios ou terraços, que podem não ser adequados para crianças; se tiver alguma preocupação, recomendamos entrar em contato com a propriedade antes da chegada para confirmar se é possível acomodar você em um quarto adequado

Informações a área

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

esta vila fica em Cahuita. Quem quiser descobrir as belezas naturais do lugar vai encontrar o que procura em locais como Parque Nacional Cahuita e Playa Negra. Além disso, a região também conta com outras atrações como Jardim Botânico Finca La Isla e Arte da Família Talamanca.

Puerto Viejo, Limon

Nos arredores

Playa Negra - 14 min de caminhada - 1.3 km
Arte da Família Talamanca - 3 min de carro - 1.8 km
Playa Cocles - 5 min de carro - 3.6 km
Playa Chiquita - 12 min de carro - 8.5 km
Playa Punta Uva - 13 min de carro - 9.3 km

Opções nos arredores

Aeroporto Int. Limón (LIO) - 57 min de carro

Restaurantes

‪Hot Rocks - ‬18 min de caminhada
‪Restaurante Tamara - ‬18 min de caminhada
‪Azul Beach Club - ‬15 min de caminhada
‪Puerto Pirata - ‬18 min de caminhada
‪Koki Beach - ‬3 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

The Sloth House 2- Beach/ Jacuzzi / Outdoor Fireplace/Birdwatching /Bikes tem piscina?

Sim, esta propriedade conta com uma piscina externa.

The Sloth House 2- Beach/ Jacuzzi / Outdoor Fireplace/Birdwatching /Bikes é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em The Sloth House 2- Beach/ Jacuzzi / Outdoor Fireplace/Birdwatching /Bikes?

Horário de início do check-in: 16h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em The Sloth House 2- Beach/ Jacuzzi / Outdoor Fireplace/Birdwatching /Bikes?

Horário de check-out: 11h.

Onde fica The Sloth House 2- Beach/ Jacuzzi / Outdoor Fireplace/Birdwatching /Bikes?

Em Cahuita, esta vila fica a 15 minutos a pé de Jardim Botânico Finca La Isla e Playa Negra. Arte da Família Talamanca e Playa Cocles também ficam a 5 km.

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Extraordinária

A menos que indicado de outra maneira, as avaliações aparecem em ordem cronológica, estão sujeitas a um processo de moderação e são verificadas.

Mais informações

10/10

Limpeza

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicação

10/10

Localização

10/10

Precisão do anúncio

10/10 - Excelente

Ryan M.

9 de jan. de 2025

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Great stay!

Our group had a great time at the sloth house! Even saw a few sloths and monkeys right in the trees nearby. Close to the beach and town. Definitely recommend!

Hospedou-se por 1 diária em jan. de 2025

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Olga B.

30 de mar. de 2015

Have you ever been in a dream?

We stayed in the villa with two kids and we simply were enchanted by the beauty around. The smell and sounds of Atlantic ocean, lush vegetation and salted air! The place is in walking distance to the town, so even our 4 y.o. enjoyed the walk. Jeff is an amazing host and we really felt that this place is magic! During the day we all enjoyed the pool and the beach, while on evenings we had blast in the town, listening to live music bands. We look forward to come back! Thank you for making our experience unforgettable.

10/10 - Excelente

Ryan M.

30 de jan. de 2025

Hospedou-se por 1 diária em jan. de 2025

10/10 - Excelente

Amy S.

11 de jul. de 2021

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Best place ever

We had an amazing stay at the Sloth house! Jeff was a wonderful host!! My kids loved being at the pool and so close to the beach! My Dad and I would go walk to the beach in the early am and drink our coffee or go up to the bird watching tower. The views are amazing. We stayed for 5 days and enjoyed every minute of it! We cooked Lots of meals there and they even had spices to use so we didn’t have to get those. Nice touches were the coffee, chocolate and the wine! Thank you Jeff!

Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em jul. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

christopher a.

28 de out. de 2019

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio

Wonder stay! Excellent location to Puerto Viejo.

We had a great stay! Jeff was extremely friendly and there to help answer any questions and give suggestions. The property is located 2 minute bike ride from the beach, and a 10 minute bike ride to the main area of Puerto Viejo. There are excellent restaurants and bars very close, but its also far enough away that it's quiet and private. The lay out of the house was simple but with great attention to detail. The pool area was laid out very well. We would definitely stay again.

Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2019

10/10 - Excelente

Lane B.

6 de fev. de 2019

Great place if you love Costa Rica

Jeff has an amazing property. It is well cared for and as guests we felt very welcome. It is close to town (about $4 cab ride). You can walk to town along the beach in about 20 minutes or bike on the house bikes. We had our two kids with us, 10 and 8. They loved the pool and all the animals that came to visit. Chameleons, toucans, agouti, giants, etc etc. The house does not have glass windows, but does have screens throughout. The temperature is pretty static so windows aren't needed, but this always causes the animals to wake you early in the morning. If you are looking to sleep in or are sensitive to noise, you might look elsewhere. Costa Rica is a wonderful place and this property is a great Costa Rican property. Just be prepared for noise and bugs and all the other things that make Costa Rica great. Oh yeah, Puerto Viejo is a pretty awesome town too. We will return again for sure!

Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em jan. de 2019

10/10 - Excelente

david s.

21 de out. de 2018

tranquil and amazing

our favorite time here was sitting on the balcony looking down on the amazing garden, over flowing corner to corner with wildlife and botanical wonders. the house has it all - gas stove, hot water, fresh and super soft linens. the french press coffee carafe was a nice and thoughtful touch. the owner, architect and builder of the house certainly put his heart and lots of thought in to this beauty. thank you for making our stay very special.

Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em out. de 2018

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Rodolfo V., Alajuela, Costa Rica

25 de mai. de 2017

Muy lindo lugar

Muy recomendado, la casa muy linda rodeada de naturaleza y la zona de Puerto Viejo hermosa

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

6/10 - Razoável

Kelly H.

19 de ago. de 2015

Cottage in the jungle

We booked this property based on the rave reviews and the photos...I own my mistake. This property didn't match our expectations. It's a rustic cottage in the jungle. It's not 'boutique', but more like 'glamping'. There's screens but there's still bugs. To be fair, this is common throughout Puerto Viejo as the infrastructure doesn't seem to be as developed as the Pacific side. After a long exhausting drive from Uvita, we arrived at Casa De Barro and the first thing my daughter saw was spiders by the bed. She refused to sleep in the house. I'm not raising a spoiled diva, she's been camping, we've gone on many jungle excursions where we admired many insects, but she didn't expect to see them indoors. The owner, Jeff, was accommodating and refunded us a portion of our stay. Puerto Viejo is a backpacker haven with hostels full of young surfers, nature lovers, local and expat Rastafarians, and full time hammock testers. If this sounds like paradise...great, it's for you. If you prefer 5 star accommodations that are clean, polished, with crisp white towels and high end amenities, stick to the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. We're the folks who are somewhere in between, which is why I wanted to write this review...as all 5* rated VRBO's aren't 5* accommodations and sometimes the reviews are just a little too hyped, which make people think a property is WAY better than it really is. If the other reviewers had been more honest, we may have really enjoyed ourselves...knowing what to expect and preparing my family for reality is half the battle!!!!

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

19 de jan. de 2015

Great Experience!

My Mom, best friend and I stayed @ Casa de Barro in December. We were warmly greeted in the rain by Jeff on Christmas just a few weeks ago! Jeff was such an attentive host, with great recommendations and a lovely place. We really enjoyed getting a tour of his garden and eating some of the fruits of his labor. The upper suite fit the 3 of us comfortably, we enjoyed hanging out on the porch and playing cards, looking at the great view. His location was very convenient and close to town. Thank you so much Jeff for being a great host!

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Kari L.

27 de out. de 2014

Fun in the Rainforest

We had a lovely time staying at Casa De Barro! Such a gem, it is close to town, the beach and yet tucked far enough away that you feel like you are getting a real jungle experience. If you are a light sleeper this place may not be for you, the forest wakes up at night and then finally sleeps at sunrise. Jeff was a great host, all of his recommendations where perfect. We really enjoyed an evening eating at Stashu's and even more so having Jeff give us a taste of what grows on his property. We didn't experience too many bugs but we did have a few, much larger than home but that is part of the experience of being out in the element. If I return to Costa Rica I would definitely stay here again. :)

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Bethanne J.

21 de out. de 2014

Away from it all!

What a wonderful relaxing experience. Casa De Barro was everything we expected and more. The owner Jeff could not have been more hospitable and he has put his heart and should into the home. As a previous reviewer noted, it does not have the luxuries of some rentals but if you want to get away and not be distracted by TV this is the place for you. It was comfortable and relaxing and certainly allowed for meditation and contemplation. The evening sounds from the rainforest were incredible (howler monkeys, frogs, birds and the ocean). Cooking can be somewhat difficult but if you have ever cooked on a boat you will find Casa De Barro Villa meets your needs. There is no microwave, hair dryer, or oven. A 5 minute walk gets you to Marcos pizza (absolutely excellent). A little further into town you can get a great meal at Flip Flops or Bread and Chocolate. Both are really good. Jeff went out of his way to get us whatever we needed. Fruit is plentiful right on the property. We had fried Plantains every morning for breakfast! A couple of recommendations I would make is that there be more kitchen towels and cleaning cloths available. Since we cooked often we found we were always washing out towels for use the next day (things don't dry very quickly in the tropics!). Also a couple of hooks for hanging up bath towels would also be helpful. We would not hestate to return. In fact we are considering buying the lot next door for building our own slice of paradise!

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Robert A.

26 de set. de 2014

The perfect spot for some rest & relaxation

Reading a book on the porch under the thatch-palm-frond roof during a rain storm, while enjoying a cup of costa rican coffee was one of the highlights of our stay. The others included seeing a green and black poison arrow frog hopping across the driveway, a sloth "hanging out" in a nearby tree and exploring the thoughtful landscaping around the bungalow to see a variety of butterflies, including several blue morphos, and numerous hummingbirds. If you are looking for a low-key getaway, this is the place. We were far enough from the main road that we only heard sounds of the jungle and the crash of the ocean in the mornings and evenings, but it took just 5 minutes to walk to the black sands of playa negra and 10-15 minutes to walk into the heart of Puerto Viejo. We used the bikes included in the rental to ride down the beach road to Punta Uva and back, which is a great way to see the area. The property is new, impeccably clean, and thoughtfully designed to be environmentally low-impact. We cooked breakfasts ourselves using the gas stove, coffee maker and toaster, and we ate out for lunches and dinners because there are so many high-quality restaurant options in the nearby area. We will definitely return. Thanks for being a great host Jeff.

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Jessica G., Berkeley, CA

7 de ago. de 2014

Beautiful retreat

We had a great time in our rainforest retreat! The kids (11&13) stayed in the room downstairs and we were in the main bedroom upstairs. Jeff was there when we arrived and was very welcoming - he was super attentive and ready to give us info about the area. The space is very comfortable, and we even managed to make a spaghetti dinner one night in the small kitchen. We mostly chose to eat out for lunch and dinner and eat breakfast at the house. It's really close to town and a great beach, although we preferred to drive to Playa Cocles down the road most days to rent boogie boards and enjoy the surf. Jeff is still working on making sure the screens offer full coverage, so the mozzies we're a bit voracious, but mosquito coils and keeping covered with sheets at night helped quite a bit. The rainforest is definitely loud in the evenings (as per previous review), but frankly that just added to the charm! The pool in the front is so great for coming home from the beach and rinsing off the salt water, and for a quick cool down in the afternoons. We saw lots of wildlife while chilling in the pool, including a toucan and a sloth lazing about in the trees above the roofline of the house. Highly recommended for a comfortable, neat getaway!!

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Jeff J.

16 de mai. de 2014

Great Place for us!

First let me start out by saying we travel to Costa Rica often and had some concerns regarding this property. Mainly we were a little apprehensive regarding house not having A/C. But were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't needed the entire trip, if fact the house is so well built that we found ourselves turning the fans off early evening when the sea breeze kicked in. The Owner (Jeff) has built a lovely house and really was and is pleasant with going out of his way to ensure we were comfortable at all times. I thought I would start with the Pro's and then list the con's. Pro's 1. Cute charming comfortable house just before the town of Puerto Viejo in private quite area. 2. Wildlife abundance especially the different type of birds. 3. Swimming pool just enough to take the summer heat off. 4. Puerto Viejo, Playa Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva all have there own special qualities. 5. Restaurants were great! 6. Seclusion great for letting all your tensions go away- We had no TV, Radio by choice- if you need TV This would not be the place. But for reconnecting with your loved one a perfect place. 7. Unique house from materials used for roof, walls, lights! 8. Value -House rental we fill was a good value! Cons. 1. New house and the owner has stocked with basic utensils, pots and pans so if you were looking to cook all your meals could be struggle- However we had no issues with this found ourselves cooking breakfast - and eating out for lunch and dinner. In closing fill we made a new friend with owner Jeff- And would want to stay at house again when we travel to this region.

Esta avaliação foi enviada antes de 2018 e não foi verificada.

10/10 - Excelente

Octavio B.

7 de mai. de 2014

Nice house next to the jungle

This was a very nice house whose back yard was literally the jungle. The house was very clean and modern and it fit two couples perfectly. The only thing people should take into consideration is that the jungle is close by so the nights are loud with all the nocturnal wildlife. Jeff (the owner) was a really cool guy who made sure we were happy, he called us every day to make sure we were well taken care of.

Sobre o anfitrião

Anfitrião: Jeff Murdoch

Living in Costa Rica for the past 10 years has been a true blessing. I have formerly lived in the US.

As a host- I try my best to give my guests as great as experience I can in their stay with us. I try to treat them as I have been treated in great places while vacationing. Im always looking forward to the opportunity to meet and host the next guest...

Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade

Beaches- Our location is certainly one of the greatest highlights in staying with us. Take of 5 minute walk from our villa to one of only 12 black sand beaches in the world. Yes, it is so surprising that there is only this many black sand beaches, and we get to be part of this natural beauty.
Our villa-
From my experience as a finish carpenter by trade, I always enjoyed creating, creating something different, but elegant. I also always wanted to construct a project of a more natural materials. So we did- earthen building. (Please see the description in our listing for details of this, and our Facebook page-Casa de Barro Costa Rica).
The garden- We have taken great pride in building a beautiful garden within the grounds of our villa's space. With so many tropical plants of all types. Too many to list, they vary from decorative to an edible landscape of tropical paradise. You may just be here in time to experience the ripening of the edible landscape has to offer.....
Private Swimming Pool- The size of our swimming pool is 3 x 5 meters and sloped to the deepest depth of 2 meters. I would say one one the greatest enjoyments our guests experience is the warm temperature of the pool. Surprising you would say- why would you want the water to be warm? The reason for this is most in-ground swimming pools are just that in-ground. They are constructed, as the earth cools the water. Once this water is cooled, it can be unpleasant, as the warm outside air becomes in too much contrast with the water temperature. So, we took this into consideration and stuccoed the pool dark colors, which absorbs the heat from the sun, heating the water. This makes for a much greater experience while spending your time by the pool....
Restaurants- We are within a 5 minute drive of over 60 restaurants in Puerto Viejo. This is said to be one of the most diverse towns to dine in in all of central America.
This towns nightlife, day tours and activities is a paradise experience for vacationing...