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The Osa Peninsula is teeming with exotic monkeys, birds, and wildlife.

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 143200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas Province
  • Osa Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier
    15 min drive
  • Golfo Dulce
    16 min drive
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    17 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Jiménez

Located in Puerto Jiménez, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Osa Peninsula and Playa Tigre. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Corcovado National Park and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Herrera Gardens & Conservation Project.

What's nearby

  • Osa Peninsula - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 16 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Parque Nacional Corcovado - 33 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Corcovado National Park - 50 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel y Restaurante Carolina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Delfín Blanco - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafetería y Heladería Monka - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizzamail.it - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Panadería Monar - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Osa Peninsula is teeming with exotic monkeys, birds, and wildlife.

Plus remote beaches, great waterfront restaurants and eco adventures close by too. Our home and 100 acre rainforest reserve is situated only a few kilometers away from Corcovado National Park, which is mostly primary rainforest and considered the most biodiverse area in the world. What does that mean you as a person looking to reserve a vacation home near Corcovado National Park. Well, get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as we have fun kayak and boat tours to see dolphins and whales in Golfo Dulce, also night tours to see bioluminescent colors in Gulf and tours in rainforest to see wildlife, venomous frogs, colorful insects and nocturnal critters that come out at night. There is fishing, waterfall rappelling, sloth and chocolate farm and factory tours nearby, butterfly farms and hiking through the National Park.
Our home is 3 levels with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. There is hot water in two of the showers and only one bedroom is open to the natural surroundings with additional insect netting over beds. The other rooms are 100% screened in with ceiling fans, reading lights and comfy linens. Great swimming pool, also a BBQ grille to keep you cooking. Kitchens, living rooms, dining areas, pool areas and studio are openwith low lighting as not to attract unwanted insects during your stay. But don’t worry, fans take care of most the inconveniences and most guests aren’t bothered at all.

You’ll hear wildcats at night, owls, see kinkajous, agoutis and 3 types of monkeys, 2 kinds of toucans, 4 types of parrots and parakeets and the squawking Scarlet Macaws too.

As you read our reviews, you’ll come across a few people who complain about everything, everywhere they go, no matter how clean and new things are, they’ll find something to complain about. People that come to the most bio diverse area in the world, then expect no bugs is like booking a hot springs vacation and complaining the water is too hot, or going diving without getting wet. I offer an experience that puts you close to nature.
Many people travel with their fears, phobias and unrealistic expectations of accommodations. Recommendation, for those of you looking for a hotel type experience, everything closed in, glass, a/c and room service on demand, my home is not for you. However if you are a flexible traveler with a taste for adventure, I suggest you reserve with us.





Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Michael Cranford

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

The Osa Peninsula is teeming with exotic monkeys, birds, and wildlife. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Jungle Experience
My husband and I and our 4 boys stayed at this property for a week. It was a great spot for taking in the surroundings of puerto Jimenez. We did a whale and dolphin tour and a guided tour into Corcovado national park. You truly feel like you are sleeping in the jungle while at this home. It was a once in a lifetime adventure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing wildlife treehouse in Osa
This house had such amazing wildlife viewing we hardly ever left. that combined with the lovely pool, scenic walks and open air showers. We saw squirrel monkeys, toucans, macaws, capuchins all from our balcony and walks around the house we found kinkajou and tyra along with a host of other species. Thanks for having us- 100 percent recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tree tops and monkeys
Micheal and his wife are awesome people! We loved the tree house! We saw lots of nature, scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, heard the howler monkeys. We also had a messages given by Shirley, we all were completely relaxed. Highly impressed with Micheal as host. Hopefully we will be able to get back there soon again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eric C., Usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle
This property was very pretty but definitely all jungle. The animals were amazing from monkeys to McCaws. If bugs are not your thing though, the openness of this property might not be for you. Overall the experience we booked.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Jungle Eye Candy
We spent a week at the Jungle Experienica in late July. What an awesome experience. The house, or mansion or words cannot express what this place is! We had an unimpeded view of the jungle to delight our senses every single moment of the day. Each day we would sit in the living room and just stare. It was mesmerizing. Our staff Michael and crew were great. They attended to our needs with no intrusions. The service was great. Back to the home. It was like having your own hotel all to yourself. We watched as monkeys were swinging by and delighted with the sounds of howler monkeys and macaws. The home even has a view of the ocean in the distance. There are hikes you can take right on the property. It's super, super private. We would head down to Puerto Jimenez to stock up for food as well as going on tours. This house was Disney inspired by our host and boasts a capacity of 14 if need be. Hot showers, full size refrigerator and plenty of bathrooms with ceiling fans. We want to come back ASAP!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as nice as appears
The house is falling apart, and filthy. Hot water never worked, kept blamming it on us when a house should support its water pump and heater at the same time. In the end the power would go off even when taking a cold shower at night just from the water pump running. Half the time we were in the house we didnt have power because of these same issues. For a " luxury home " it sure was far from it. Ended up spending new years with no power. He left some of his dirty underwear under one of the beds. The house was also showing one less double bed than listed, even after verifying with him the beds prior to my trip. The pool is a bit small but you can see that in the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison G., Eckington, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Truly an amazing place
Thank you Mike and Blondie we had the most amazing stay at Sombra de la lapa From the very start we received such a warm welcome The house is in the most beautiful location. It is so peaceful and such a wonderful base from which to enjoy the Osa peninsula We had the most relaxing week with multiple sightings of Monkeys This is one of those unique places that you will remember for a lifetime
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017