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Prisbelönt - Pura Vida Ecolodge - En reträtt, A Lifestyle & En upplevelse

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Exteriör
Exteriör
Pool
Boendeområde
Exteriör

Recensioner

9,8 av 10,
Enastående
2 sovrum2 badrumSovplats för 6200 kvm

Populära bekvämligheter

  • Parkering tillgänglig
  • Gym
  • Torktumlare
  • Jacuzzi
  • Tvättmaskin
  • Frukost tillgänglig

Utforska området

Map
1 km norte del porton de Costa Azul, Pura Vida Ecolodge, Tres Rios, Puntarenas
  • El Pavóns vattenfall
    ‪6 min med bil‬
  • Playa de Ventanas
    ‪21 min med bil‬
  • Playa Tortuga
    ‪23 min med bil‬
  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    ‪156 min med bil‬

Rum och sängar

2 sovrum (sovplats för 6)

Sovrum 1

1 kingsize-säng och 1 enkelsäng

Sovrum 2

1 dubbelsäng

Vardagsrum 1

1 bäddsoffa (dubbel)

2 badrum

Badrum 1

Tvål · Handdukar tillhandahålles · Toalett · Endast dusch · Shampoo · Hårtork

Badrum 2

Tvål · Handdukar tillhandahålles · Toalett · Endast dusch · Shampoo · Hårtork

Ytterligare utrymmen

Däck eller uteplats
Terrass eller lanai
Kök
Balkong
Separat middagsplats
Lekplats utomhus
Trädgård
Matplats

Om boendet

Prisbelönt - Pura Vida Ecolodge - En reträtt, A Lifestyle & En upplevelse

Pura Vida Ecolodge är en unik "eco-lyx" reträtt inbäddat bland virgin regnskog bara 5 km från den vulkaniska sanden på Stilla havet i Centralamerika Costa Rica. Ecolodge har belönats med en "Certificate of Excellence" för de senaste 2 åren och designades av prisbelönta arkitekten Franco Casalvolone (FCB Arquitectura) .. Detta är den "riktiga" Costa Rica som vår vackra och blåsig plats, på en höjd av drygt 300 meter och med över 3 tunnland av privat mark, har fantastiska panoramavyer över de frodiga dalar mot slingrande "Rio Terraba" och direkt vetter mot Stilla havet, Costa Ricas spektakulära solnedgångar och den världsberömda nationalparker - Isla del Caño & Osa halvön. De mest magiska tider är tidiga morgnar och sena eftermiddagar där du kan luta dig tillbaka med en nyligen gjorda juice eller ett glas vin och vara en åskådare av naturen med apor, papegojor och tukaner alla ofta besöker lodge och det omgivande reserv.

Pura Vida Ecolodge är en lugn fristad för att uppleva och omfamna "Pura Vida" (Pure Life). En destination där gästerna kan njuta av inte bara en minnesvärd semester, men lugn, äventyr och jämvikt i en utopi oöverträffad. Våra privata "Eco-Chic" reträtt är din chans att slappna av och verkligen släppa taget, att välkomna en organisk, integrerad upplevelse för kontemplation, föryngring och vårda bland vänner, familj och nära och kära. En plats där det är fullt möjligt att resa med stil utan att känna skuld - Uppleva en hållbar livsstil som vår ecolodge är inställd med regnvatten upptagningsområde, solpaneler och en 100% naturlig vattenkälla direkt från bergen

PURA VIDA Ecolodge FUNKTIONER / HÖJDPUNKTER:
- Hyresvärd oavsett gruppstorlek
- Infinity-kant pool med expansiva skog och havsutsikt,
- Cozy lounging områden inne och ute med många omlott teakdäck, balkonger och yoga plattformar.
- Uppsjö av bekväma kuddar, böna-påsar, solstolar, mattor och soffor.
- Perfekt för smekmånad, små grupper, vänner eller familjer.
- Ocean View Suite (King size säng och utdragbar singel), privat terrass och stora fönster med utsikt dal, kusten och Isla de Cano. Badrum och walk-in regndusch.
- Jungle View Suite (Queen säng). Djungel canopy utsikt, privat däck & yoga plattform, badrum och walk-in regndusch
- Båda sviterna har 100% organisk COCO-MAT madrasser och kuddmeny
- Samtida vardagsrum med L-formad soffa (förvandlas till bäddsoffa) igen med spektakulär utsikt över Stilla havet med anslutande hängande terrass.
- Snygg "öppen planlösning" fullt utrustat kök med polerad sten bänkskivor, moderna apparater.
- Matsalen har plats upp till 6 gäster i en bekväm öppen planlösning ser ut västlig till Stilla havet och nordlig Jungle Canopy.
- A / C hela sovrum, med oberoende kontrollerade termostater i varje svit.
- Tvättservice med användning av tvättmaskin och torktumlare.
- Säker inomhusparkering
- Yoga däck & utomhus "kroppsvikt" gym komplett med utomhusdusch och panoramautsikt.
- Pura Vida Ecolodge naturreservat - djungelstigar leder till yoga däck, bäckar, vattenfall och naturliga djupa pooler perfekt för bad och avkoppling eller ens äventyr och adrenalin!

Vår Ecolodge har 2 stora dubbelrum (med AC & fläktar). Båda sviterna har eleganta polerade betonggolv, stuckatur färdiga väggar, teak och bambu dörrar och beslag, bambu tak, Perlato natursten handfat och walk-in (inomhus) regnskurar med vackra "Pizarra" finish (med soldrivna varmvatten). De har också båda har privata balkonger / däck. En trappa upp är Ocean View Suite (med kung eller två inställningar beroende på gruppdynamik) medan den andra Jungle Suite (Queen setup) hänger över djungeln trädkronorna sig på bottenvåningen.

Lodgen samtida kommunala bostadsyta ligger på övervåningen och erbjuder sina gäster ett fullt utrustat "amerikansk stil" öppen planlösning, matbord (plats för 6) samt en bekväm och elegant lounge. Hela den övre nivån av vår Ecolodge är omgiven av en "wrap-around" teakdäck, hängande dramatiskt över djungeln trädkronorna - perfekt för yoga, sola eller njuta av fantastisk panoramautsikt som erbjuds. Det finns naturligtvis också infinity pool, den perfekta fly när solen blir för mycket!

Samtidigt som nära lokala stränder, restauranger och andra turistattraktioner, är Pura Vida Ecolodge läge både fjärrkontroll och privata och reträtten själv kommer att förse dig med alla typer av äventyr och upplevelser. Vi har våra egna naturstigar, vattenfall och naturliga djupa pooler både nära ecolodge & på kanten av Pura Vida Ecolodge Reserve - det enklaste Leden börjar precis vid ecolodge, med mer utmanande vandringar i utkanten av reservatet bara en kort upp -hill promenad (300m) från lodge. Ditt äventyr kan vara så extrem eller avkopplande som du väljer med en uppsjö av naturliga pooler, vattenfall och rock ansikten att utforska! Oavsett om du är smekmånad, en grupp vänner eller en familj på sex, kommer du att ha hela Ecolodge bara för er själva. Vi har också planterat massor av träd, så var våra gäster och välja någon av de frukter de är alla naturligtvis 100% ekologiskt! Om du vågar bort någon av banorna, ta dina stövlar och kanske en vandringsstav.

* NEW - Du kommer också att älska vår nya yoga däck, motion och kroppsvikter område (med dra upp och dip barer osv) komplett med regndusch utomhus och en "chill out område", återigen hänga dramatiskt på kanten av vår naturreservat - så att du kan njuta av den lodge dalen, utsikt över havet och solnedgången huruvida träna eller bara koppla av.

PURA VIDA Ecolodge Vanliga frågor:

Behöver jag 4x4 BIL? Ja, är vår reträtt ligger 5 km från kusten och byn Coronado på en väl underhållen grusväg i kustbergen. En 4WD bil är nödvändigt.

FINNS DET NÅGON I COSTA RICA som kan hjälpa mig medan jag är där?
Ja, när du bokar Pura Vida Ecolodge, du kommer att skickas välkomstpaket som innehåller alla detaljer om vår hushållerska och hans fru, som dubbelt upp som en "concierge" under hela din vistelse. De är mycket kunnig på området och kommer att vara där vid incheckning och kassan och kan hjälpa dig under din vistelse med allt du kan tänkas behöva.

FINNS DET en strand i närheten SOM ÄR LÄTT ATT FÅ TILL? Ja, i själva verket du är egentligen ganska svårt att välja. Playa Tortuga är den närmaste och möjligen en av våra favoriter. Väl nere på Costa Nera, det är bara en 5 minuters bilresa upp längs kusten. En kort biltur längre upp längs kusten tar dig till Playa Piñuelas, Playa Ventanas och sedan den fantastiska nationalparken Marina Ballena och Uvita.

Hur lätt är det att hitta PURA VIDA Ecolodge? När bekräftar din bokning, skickar vi alla våra gäster ett välkomstpaket med mycket tydliga anvisningar, inklusive foto av landmarks längs vägen.

FINNS DET RESTAURANGER och shopping i närheten?
Ojochal är den närmaste staden med ett riktigt bra utbud av fina och casual dining. Du hittar Fusion, italienska, asiatiska, "Typiska Costa Ricas", även en deli / bageri och en handfull stora frukt smoothie och Ceviche platser. Längre upp längs kusten finns Uvita, återigen med en bra balans av International och "lokala" alternativ ..

FINNS DET Utflykter & aktiviteter i närheten? Ja ja ja! Återigen, kan du hitta mer information på webbplatsen för Pura Vida Ecolodge, men det finns spektakulära vattenfall, naturstigar och djupa pooler rätt i reserven själv. I omgivningen finns världsklass dykning, snorkling, zip-lining, båtturer, mangrove turer, vandring, stand-up paddling, häst turer, canyoning, liksom är belägen mellan landets bästa nationalparker (Corcovado & Manuel Antonio) och en 20 minuters bilresa från Marina Ballena National Park. Det finns massor av pittoreska, lugna stränder hela vägen upp och ner längs kusten södra Stilla havet, med tillräckligt med aktiviteter och äventyr som erbjuds att göra något helt annorlunda varje dag! Vi kan också rekommendera bra dagsutflykter till Osa halvön, Sierpe och Nuayaca Falls bland andra och en övernattning alternativ till Mt Chirripo är otroligt om du har tid. För surfare, har Playa Dominical en berömd vänster och höger strand surfa paus, och vågor 95% av året. Närmare lodge, Playa Tortuga och Ventanas har ofta bra vågor mer för nybörjare eller om du är ute efter en nästan privat strand och vildmarksupplevelse, kan du äta frukost eller lunch på La Cusinga och sedan utforska de olika apa kolonierna. om du har tur så kanske du ser några röda Scarlet ara och gästerna också regelbundet se massor av tukaner och olika typer av papegojor. Den 10-minuters promenad genom djungeln ner till Playa Arco är väl värt färden!

ÄR DET ett lugnt område? Ja, är Pura Vida Ecolodge det bästa av två världar. Samtidigt som det är en helt privat reträtt och reserv (både huset, poolen och de omgivande naturstigar) med sin orientering vilket innebär att fastigheten hänger bokstavligen över djungeln trädkronorna på ena sidan och direkt vetter mot Stillahavskusten å andra sidan, kommer du att ha en handfull grannar i närheten i långsamt växande gemenskap, om du ville ha en trevlig pratstund eller ens några fler tips på området.

FINNS DET EN livsmedelsbutik i närheten? Mellan de två "pulperias" (små lokala butiker) på korsningen vid Coronado (cirka 5 km) kommer du att ha nästan allt du behöver. Det finns också en stor fisk / skaldjur plats bara 1 km från Coronado korsning. För större shopping, det finns två stora livsmedelsbutiker i Uvita, ca 15 minuter upp längs kusten

GÖR Ecolodge har Internet? Ja, är huset utrustat med WiFi för internetuppkoppling

VILKA rum har luftkonditionering?
Båda sovrummen har A / C. Det finns inte A / C i resten av hemmet, men det finns takfläktar i varje rum och Ecolodge har utformats med din komfort i åtanke, med stora öppen planlösning boytor, omgiven av skjutdörrar som leder ut på wrap runt däck som innebär att det finns härliga färska havsbris hela.

Fastighetsförvaltaren

Joe Lasky

Språk

Engelska, italienska och spanska
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Bekvämligheter

Pool
Jacuzzi
Kök
Tvättmaskin
Torktumlare
Gratis wi-fi

Liknande boenden

Husregler

Incheckning efter 15.00
Lägsta ålder för att hyra: 18 år
Utcheckning före 09.00
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Barn

Barn tillåts: 0–17 år
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Evenemang

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Husdjur

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Rökning tillåten

Rökning förbjuden
We ask that guests read House Rules and FAQs before arriving at Pura Vida Ecolodge. Both of which can be found in full on our website.
Please arrange your 4x4 car hire (not AWD), travel itinerary and estimated arrival time well in advance
Please do not climb on the verandas/hand rails or table-corners of the hanging decks on the first level of the property

Viktig information

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Avgifter för extragäster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.
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Fester och gruppevenemang är inte tillåtna på boendet.
Detta boende använder solkraft, samt ett återvinningssystem för gråvatten och miljövänliga rengöringsprodukter.
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Om området

Ciudad Cortés

Denna villa ligger på landet och i bergen i Ciudad Cortés. Finca 6-fornminnet är en av de lokala sevärdheterna, och vackra naturupplevelser kan du få i området kring Humedal Nacional Térraba-Sierpe och Marino Ballena nationalpark. Kolla in områdets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fågelskådning.
Karta
1 km norte del porton de Costa Azul, Pura Vida Ecolodge, Tres Rios, Puntarenas

I närheten

  • El Pavóns vattenfall - 6 min med bil - 3.2 km
  • Playa de Ventanas - 21 min med bil - 16.7 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 23 min med bil - 14.6 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 23 min med bil - 14.6 km
  • Uvitas strand - 32 min med bil - 29.3 km

Restauranger

  • ‪Restaurante Heliconia - ‬17 min med bil
  • ‪Citrus - ‬16 min med bil
  • ‪Real La Costa - ‬11 min med bil
  • ‪Restaurante La Fiesta del Mar - ‬18 min med bil
  • ‪Mirador Los Manglares. - ‬12 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Finns det pool på Prisbelönt - Pura Vida Ecolodge - En reträtt, A Lifestyle & En upplevelse?

Ja, boendet har en utomhuspool.

Är Prisbelönt - Pura Vida Ecolodge - En reträtt, A Lifestyle & En upplevelse husdjursvänligt?

Nej, husdjur är inte tillåtna på boendet.

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Prisbelönt - Pura Vida Ecolodge - En reträtt, A Lifestyle & En upplevelse?

Incheckning börjar 15.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Prisbelönt - Pura Vida Ecolodge - En reträtt, A Lifestyle & En upplevelse?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 09.00.

Var ligger Prisbelönt - Pura Vida Ecolodge - En reträtt, A Lifestyle & En upplevelse?

Denna villa i bergen ligger 4,2 km från El Pavóns vattenfall och mindre än en mil från Playa Garza och Humedal Nacional Térraba-Sierpe. Playa Tortuga och Playa Tortuga ligger också mindre än 15 km härifrån.

Recensioner

9,8

Enastående

Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.
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10 - Fantastiskt i betyg. 16 av 17 recensioner
8 - Bra i betyg. 0 av 17 recensioner
6 - Okej i betyg. 0 av 17 recensioner
4 - Dåligt i betyg. 1 av 17 recensioner
2 - Väldigt dåligt i betyg. 0 av 17 recensioner

Recensioner

Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Fantastic place to unwind

We stayed for a week at the ecolodge and had a fantastic time. It's thoughtfully designed and has great green credentials. The beds and other furnishings are very comfortable The views are stunning and there are plenty of beaches and activities a short car ride away. I would also recommend the mangrove trip with Gersan which can be arranged from the lodge. I only have positive comments about this fantastic property, well worth a visit
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Paradise !

The house is perfect, it really match with the photo's, wild jungle with toucan is your garden, pacific ocean view... difficult to describe paradise, I recommend this house to anyone ! (4X4 wheel drive mandatory)

10/10 Fantastiskt

Carolyn P.

Pura Vida

We loved our stay at Pura Vida Ecolodge. Perfect accommodations for our two couples. Excellent pre-visit packages with lots of information about the property and the surrounding area. We hiked the "hundreds of white steps" trail and it turned out to be 614 steps-give or take-each way. Gersan and Illiana were fabulous! The road is a challenge so believe Joe when he says you need 4WD!
Bodde här 3 nätter i februari 2018
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Richard B.

Pura Vida

This place is amazing. We had such a great time there. The house itself is an architectural gem. Its location is stunning. The view of the mountains, valleys, sky, clouds, and ocean is never failing but ever changing beauty. I couldn't sleep in the morning, partly because sunrise came early, but mostly because I didn't want to miss the view from the bedroom window. Gersan served well as our on-site host. We really appreciated the dinner prepared and served by Gersan and Ilya the day of our arrival. The boat ride with Gersan to his private beach was a real treat, and we were totally blown away when he served us a hot lunch on the beach. The papers that Joe & Kika lovingly prepared are above and beyond anything I have ever seen from an airbnb host and added immeasurably to our experience. This was our first visit to Costa Rica; it will not be our last. I hope to visit Pura Vida Ecolodge again.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Amazing slice of paradise

We quite simply had a wonderful time here. I couldn't agree more with all the other reviews, it's a beautifully thought out house and offers the perfect getaway for anyone wishing to disconnect and relax. Contrary to one comment we enjoyed a beautiful view from the pool, and indeed from the whole house, and had no problems with internet at all. The road was not daunting and was part of the adventure! And well worth the effort in any case. I was lucky enough not to be pestered by any animals, but you are in the middle of a gorgeous forest, so I wouldn't have minded as the setting is just wonderful. Gersan is a great guy! We found it very easy to contact him (we used what's app without a local sim, it worked absolutely fine) and his boat tour was fantastic. Joe was always prompt in his replies and very helpful in the build up to our visit, his 'brochure' which is sent prior to arrival is thorough and very useful. Pura vida!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

A paradise on earth

My wife and I stayed in this one-of-a-kind ecolodge for 9 days in February 2016. We rented a 4x4 (which indeed was very helpful) in Uvita Alamo Car Rentals. Joe, the owner, had sent us beforehand detailed information how to get to the house and there waited already Gersan, the local caretaker, and showed us around. What a place! Modern and stylish rooms and interieur, spacious and breezy. From the decks you are almost in the midst of a dense, green jungle (at least very close!) with its vibrant life and all the exotic sounds of nature. What else was remarkable for us: comfortable, large bed, fully equipped kitchen, nice and warm shower and last but by no means least, the cosy little pool. Especially on hot afternoons it was our delight to cool down and look / listen to many birds around. An absolute must is a half day boat tour with Gersan. In his boat he guided us through a tangle of channels, through a maze of mangrove forests, part of the huge Terraba River estuary. It's really difficult to put together a brief description of this fabulous Ecolodge up on the rolling hills of Tres Rios but we have tremendously enjoyed our stay and can recommend Pura Vida Ecolodge thoroughly.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

eco luxury

We stayed at the Puravida Ecolodge for 6 days –sure wish it was longer... it was, by far, the best place we have stayed in Costa Rica. Away from the touristy parts of the country, but not too far. It’s a 3.5 hour drive down from San Jose to the dusty village of Coronado (that is if you don’t stop at Manuel Antonio national park on the way as we did.) In Coronado we met Henry that was extremely nice and helpful threw all our stay. From there it's another 10 minutes up hill to the Puravida – (good thing we rented a 4wd – no other way to get there ). Highly recommended place to stay if you are looking for a remote, quiet, private place to get away – just you and the jungle noises – some time intense noises The jungle villa is ideally planed for two couples, with a grate terrace upstairs, you can seat outside even on a rainy day – watch the sunsets over the pacific or stay in the pool on a hot day. All very clean, nicely, simply "eco-luxury" style. thought has been given to every detail, a kitchen with all you need for cooking your own meals and most important – a shaker – that we used every day. There is also plenty to do around the place: wonderful untouched beaches, surprisingly good restaurants – waterfalls, nature reserves, surfing, diving Definitely a place to come back to!!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Misha O.

Beautiful place

The place is stunningly beautiful. All of it: the view, the jungle, and the house that perfectly fits the surroundings. Joe and Kika put a lot of thought and artistic taste to design this place. It is perfectly minimalist in both architectural and consumption sense, while still being very comfortable. Pool and the wooden deck are awesome. It is very secluded and you do feel right in the middle of the jungle sitting in the pool, on the deck or in the living room. Beautifully done! Without exaggeration, it is the most romantic house we ever stayed in. While we certainly spent plenty of time enjoying the place itself, there was not much to do right around the house without driving out to the beach or other destinations. The couple of nature trails are pretty short (back and forth in 20 min). On the second trail you can follow the creek up but that involves scrambling up wet rocks, which we weren't prepared to do with toddlers on our backs :). We would drive to the beach every day. Local beaches were great and we had them all to ourselves half the time. Gersan and Iliana boat tour was a pleasure. The road to the house is fine. Steep at places, but weren't stressed driving up and down with kids every day.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Costa Rican Garden of Eden

Arriving late in the afternoon sunshine at Pura Vida ecolodge in the sumptuous Costa Rican jungle felt like arriving in the Garden of Eden! The whole experience was magical and unique and was enhanced by Joe and Kika's attention to detail; they've thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable and life-enriching as possible. The villa is spacious, thoughtfully designed and beautiful; natural and harmoniously respectful of the surrounding beauty by minimsing the impact of our stay. We spent many a warm, sunny afternoon on the outdoor teak deck contemplating the beauty of where we were. The trails and walks from the villa down to the waterfalls in the jungle were great fun and I particularly enjoyed working out on the new yoga deck (a new addition apparently) with views over the jungle and on towards the ocean. The infinity pool is so cool! Such stunning views - I can think of very few places in the world where I can relax in a plunge pool with breath-taking views over the rainforest to the sea. Some memorable afternoons were spent there! Finally, I'd really recommend Gersan's boat trip; another entirely new and unique experience for us; beautiful wildlife through the mangroves to Gersan's 'secret' island; coconut's and galla pinto on a deserted beach in a tropical paradise.....and we didn't see another soul!! Thanks Gersan. Unique one in a life time experience - can't recommend it highly enough. Thank you Joe and Kika.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

Paradise in Costa Rica - Pura Vida

Pura Vida Ecolodge is one of the most amazing places we have seen in Costa Rica. It's been the highlight of our trip! The lodge is located on a little hill with the most incredible view on the ocean and the jungle. This place is super peacefull, you can enjoy the sunset while listening to the sound of nature. The sound of all the animals of the jungle in the evening is impressive and so relaxing. The house is built amazingly. All the furniture is modern and natural at the same time. Everything fits together so nicely and with style. We really felt safe and at home in the lodge. If you have the room downstairs you can shower in the morning with a view on the little jungle garden, such a great feeling! The pool on the deck is also a nice touch and real refreshing after a long day in the sun and the heat... And the area installed in front of the house on the edge of the clif is perfect to have an aperetivo at the end of the day or just enjoy the view in the morning. The road to the house was a real adventure, and so much fun with a 4x4! We took it every day to go to the beach close by. Only 15 minutes driving to see amazing beaches... Also we went on the Pura Vida Adventure boat tour with Gersan, the local guide and house keeper. Gersan is super nice and friendly! His wife cooks declicious food for the tour. Great experience that we highly recomand to do while staying at Pura Vida Ecolodge. Gersan will bring you on his boat though the Mangroves to this beautifull isolated beach! Just perfect and really worth it! We hope we will be back very soon!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

THE EXPERIENCE IN PURA VIDA ECOLODGE IS DEFINITELY A MUST FOR ALL THE NATURE LOVERS!!!

It was SO GOOD, we extended our trip by 5 days!!! With so much to see and do in Costa Rica, we originally planned to stay at Pura Vida Ecolodge for just a couple of nights, but upon arrival and instantly falling in love with the place, location and the unique lifestyle the retreat offers we decided to make it our 'nest' for the entire week. Highlights for us were the morning nature trails on the edge of the reserve, bathing in the fresh water waterfalls and plunge pools, waking up to the sound of crickets and howler monkeys, watching amazing sunsets and sipping tasty papaya 'batidos' in relax on the lodge's panoramic balconies. The 'rustic' Playa Garca and Mangrove boat tour was a real experience and insight into how the local Ticos live. The adventure getting there through the mangroves and the Rio Terraba was rewarded with a 'delightful' walk on the wide, open and deserted beach with lovely little crabs hiding as soon as we were passing by; sensational seeing how the ocean floods, at high tide with a twist of waves, the strip of land called by locals 'Playa Garca' because of the thousands of birds that visit it every day. Thank you Gersan and Ily ... an amazing day out and a great 'tico' picnic lunch!!! The Isla de Caño trip was also a great excursion as we dived and snorkled and saw loads of turtles, manta rays and even reef shark. It was amusing to take pictures of the dolphins following our boat and to try to catch their best acrobatic performances. Thanks to Kumari at Mystic Dive! Joe & Kika have created something very special at Pura Vida Ecolodge. It has been designed to literally hang over the jungle canopy so you really get the feeling of 'living with nature' and at the same time it has wonderful ocean views. The lodge's plunge pool (by day & night) was special, and being relatively new to 'eco-luxury', we just loved the concept. Loads of stunning and empty beaches nearby (Playa Ballena and Playa Tortuga our favourites) and fresh fish and tropical fruits back at the lodge every day was a winner!
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10/10 Fantastiskt

Our Pura Vida Experience

From the beginning booking and preparing for this was easy. Once we had made the booking Joe and Kika were really helpful and provided a complete welcome pack. This covered everything we needed in a simple and clear way (and made us very excited!) In the end we printed out the pack and took it everywhere to help find the beaches and other local places like the local fish shop where we bought some lovely fish. It also covered the practicalities for the lodge, like the safe, and the directions for getting to the lodge that were really helpful, with pictures and distances. Once there, although the pictures are good, it is even better. The views are amazing from the lodge and we never bored of simply sitting on the balcony, drink in hand, watching the weather pass us by, sun go down, and all the nature around us. The lodge itself is open and airy. It is full netted so as long as you keep the doors closed you are quite bug free (relatively as remember you are in the jungle). However, you never feel trapped as it is so simple and open. It is an incredible building with an understated feel of luxury with the two walk in showers, spacious rooms and tall ceilings. We especially loved the sofa where we would have a lovely afternoon snooze under the throws provided. You do need a 4x4 and were pleased Joe flagged this. The final road up to the lodge is a bumpy track but it is fine if you have a 4x4 and after a couple of drives you do not even think about it, night or day. You simply just need to be able to drive sensibly. Locally, the beaches are quite hidden away but secluded and beautiful. The water was really warm. The welcome pack helps and locals were also helpful. Playa Arco was incredible with monkeys and waterfall. That said, you do need to pay $18 to go through the entrance at the hotel, but that includes a walk through their jungle trail, the amazing beach and a piece of cake and juice when you return. We were happy with the money spent! We found a couple of great restaurants but to be honest, often cooked ourselves in the evenings. The kitchen has everything you need which is great including a simple and easy to use bamboo coffee-maker the locals all use. We wanted to get away from the rush of city life and spoil ourselves and this was perfect to do this. If you appreciate what it is and where you are going it is perfect. If you are expecting a 5 star hotel you may still be converted.
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10/10 Fantastiskt

Katina H.

KatTy

Oh my, I don't even know where to begin! It's not the easiest place to get to but that's not negative at all-it's part of the magic! Our first thought was "someone put their heart and and soul into building this place!" It just has that special quality to it. The groundskeeper Gershan is a lovely young man and greeted us upon arrival. He showed us how to navigate the nuances of the home. We loved opening all the doors and letting the sounds of the jungle in. We had planned day excursions but decide we had to stay one full day and just relax and soak in what this property has to offer. Quick note on the amenities and service. The communication from the owners is amazing. I would advise thoroughly reading the welcome packets they send before you get there and again, once you arrive because EVERYTHING you need to know is there. Also, the beds... To die for! I am looking into buying the CocoMats for home. Best nights sleep ever! I would recommend this to anyone who would like to relax, have a romantic getaway, honeymoon... It's perfect for shutting down and taking in the pure life! We hope that return someday for sure!
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4/10 Dåligt

Latrika W., Seattle, USA

Not for everyone

+ amazing view from the property + nice bath robes + howler monkeys + essential oil diffuser + Gerson is truly everything everyone else says about him - amazing! This is truly the jungle! To stay here you must essentially be willing to stay outside with all the animals in Costa Rica! Why? The house is setup in a way that in order to enjoy the views or anything outside you must have the doors wide open and there are no screens. There were lots of bugs in the house upon arrival. Several different kinds that I couldn't even tell you what kind. When you spend a lot of money and you dream of staying somewhere for months you want to love it! We decided to close all of the doors and sit outside of the house to try and make it work and enjoy. We thought that spraying bug spray would get rid of the bugs... Well, it made them all come out from hiding. It was so bad that you couldn't go from one room to another without looking around everywhere. We booked for 10 days and ended staying 6. What took the cake was spraying on the sixth day. We pulled the bed out from the wall because the night before we had bugs fall on the bed and assumed it was because they were attracted to the lights in the room. We sprayed again and came back to find cockroaches in the bed and finally a spider in the kitchen the size of your hand. We packed up and left. We were willing to go to a resort that charged 800 a night to get out of this place. Cheaper options were sold out. We called the owner, we never asked for our money back but he didn't really care. He essentially told us it was our fault and if it was that bad why did we stay 6 nights. We also waited a few weeks after stay and had to ask for our deposit back before he sent it. Additional negatives - The house was dirty. Not clean to our standards. Someone else's toenails in the living room rug. And I don't care what this man responds and says the walls are filthy! He will try to say it's the wall type, please trust me it isn't. - The infinity pool is in the back of the house and there is no view because it's blocked by trees. - didn't matter to us but would for some, the bedrooms are on different levels, not a place for kids. - the owner has a limit on the Internet. It would work each day for a little while and stop working. At first we thought something was wrong but realized what was really going on after a couple days. - 20 minute uphill on rocky road to house. 2 star for architecture of house and view!
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10/10 Fantastiskt

Pura Vida Ecolodge

Our stay at the Pura Vida Ecolodge was absolutely incredible! The accommodations were wonderful and we loved waking up to the sounds of the jungle every morning. We explored the jungle and spent hours climbing a waterfall upstream, we loved the boat tour with Gerzan to his private beach where we dined on delicious food made by his wife and sipped fresh coconut water, and we explored 4 beaches, each different in their own unique way and each virtually empty, making each one seem like your own private paradise! We would 100% recommend and return to Pura Vida!
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10/10 Fantastiskt

Pura Vida Ecolodge - Amazing!

My husband and I went to the Ecolodge on our honeymoon, the booking was very last minute, but Joe & Kiki were quickly able to provide us with more information than we would ever need. The house is better than you can imagine, the location is breath taking, and there are endless opportunities for exploring within the area. The house has everything you need, except for some beach towels, and a pen to sign the guest book. I highly recommend taking the tour with Gersan, it's a wonderful experience, and you'll end up on a private beach with no other tourists. If you're lucky you'll see a family of Macaw's. The house is so peaceful, the pool is nice and cool, and the sounds of the jungle are very relaxing. The house is definitely off the beaten path, but well worth the trek.
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10/10 Fantastiskt

Deborah T.

Awesome Place

Loved ........Loved the Ecolodge ! Beautiful view, very relaxing ! Close to a lot of activities, and town ! Joe and Kika were great, easy to communicate with and very helpful. All there suggestions were great and the packet which I printed out and brought with us was very helpful !!! Their caretaker Gersan and his family were great too ! I would come back again and even brave the roads !!! You do need a 4x4 !!! We did the boat adventure with Gersan and his brother and I highly recommend it !! Lily his wife made a great lunch !!! The Osa Canopy tour was great too and just down the road . We stayed a week and wish we could of stayed longer ! The place is well protected from bugs, but we did have the occasional visitor and my 18 year old son was in charge of catch and release !!! All in all a great place to recharge !!

Om värden

Joe Lasky är värd

Värdens profilbild
My wife & I have been visiting Costa Rica for years & bought this little piece of paradise around 8 years ago. We spent the next few years dreaming about, conceptualising & designing Pura Vida Ecolodge (& a lot of time saving!) I then moved over to Costa Rica for 9 months in 2012 & sourced the right architects, engineers & construction team that I thought was right for making our dream a reality - and what an experience it was!!

The main 'House Rules' so to speak are to adopt the 'Pura Vida Ecolodge' philosophy & concept we have worked so hard to create. That means respecting nature, the animals and the magical surroundings of the Jungle Villa and it's reserve. Please remember that given the unique location, you will inevitably have some visitors from the surrounding rain forest during your stay. Whether that be congo monkeys as the sun rises, early morning visits from the the incredibly tame 'pizotes', toucans as the sunsets or even the odd bull-frog having a splash in the pool! Our main goal, as designers, hoteliers and 'conceptualists' is that you are able to leave the 'urban madness' behind and fully enjoy & embrace a unique life up at Pura Vida Ecolodge throughout your stay, whether it be just two days or two weeks, always conscious that our Jungle Villa really is 'A Retreat - A Lifestyle & An Experience.' We ask guests to read the welcome packs & guidebook thoroughly before arriving to Costa Rica so you can fully enjoy your Pura Vida Experience.

Varför värden valde detta boende

Right from the beginning, when we were scouting out the perfect location and developing the concept we always had our backbone philosophy clear. We wanted Pura Vida Ecolodge to be a retreat, a lifestyle and a real experience for our guests.

Having traveled the world extensively, we realized it was time to create something special, luxurious (yet affordable) that cares just as much about the environment as they do about their guests. The Zona Sur of Costa Rica provided us with the platform to make it possible to travel in style without feeling guilty.

At Pura Vida Ecolodge guests soon find out that organic is just as important as stylish, and as Costa Rican government plans to make it the world’s first carbon-neutral country by 2021 we wanted to follow suit. We realized that guests are looking for something new & unique, ready to leave the brashness & bling of hotels behind, only to find a more personal, natural & understated approach – and everyone benefits.

Our goal is to provide guests with an exclusive ocean view private retreat, located amongst a tropical jungle environment. Everything has been designed & created to harmonize our facilities with the surrounding natural beauty the Pura Vida Ecolodge reserve has to offer. Dawn is greeted by sounds of playful howler monkeys, toucans, parakeets & many more potential visitors to the Jungle vacation villa. All this only minutes from the charming villages of Ojochal & Coronado and some of the most pristine beaches in the world.

The lodge has been designed to have a minimum impact on the environment & aims to really 'fit in' with the lush surroundings. Please take into consideration that it is located right above the jungle canopy & while we have tried to design the lodge to be as sheltered & sealed as possible from the surrounding elements, please remember it’s impossible to safeguard 100% against having the occasional visitor from the jungle. That said, if you follow the welcome pack tips, you should be fine.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

Our mission at Pura Vida Ecolodge is to offer a unique 'Pura Vida' experience with a particular emphasis on 'eco-luxury' based on principles of quality, space, nature, sustainability & pure relaxation. The combo of the Jungle Villa’s airy open-plan design, its unique location hanging over the jungle canopy, its private nature reserve and the extensive amenities available enable our guests to fully unwind and let go, enjoying whatever level of privacy & independence they wish for whilst taking advantage of our knowledgable housekeeper and his local expertise.

Our vision is to distinguish ourselves as a 'nature experience' with a touch of 'eco-luxury' in the field of hospitality and eco-tourism. We aim for a strong sustainable culture with values orientated to guests who search for peace & tranquillity within nature.

The Jungle Villa itself has capacity to sleep up to 6 guests and is the perfect getaway, your chance to leave the urban jungle behind and stay right on top of a real one! With the close proximity to the Pacific Coast, Costa Rica's world famous National Parks, a selection of cloud forests and stunning active volcanoes, Pura Vida Ecolodge appeals to anyone that enjoys the outdoor living! Nature enthusiasts, adrenalin junkies, sport fishers, scuba divers, surfers and of course newlyweds looking for the perfect honeymoon destination.

Friendly disclaimer: We'd like to remind guests that being 'off the beaten track' in this hidden corner of Costa Rica does mean that from time to time we can experience a variability of Pura Vida Ecolodge's infrastructure (such as internet, water pressure & power cuts). While largely unavoidable when they do happen, they are generally short-lived, pretty infrequent & shouldn't manage to interfere with your holiday providing you remember where you are, the ecolodge adventure you've chosen to experience & that things will not necessarily be quite the same as perhaps you are used to 'back home'.

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