Villa in Panama
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this villa rental
Villa Toucan is a private ocean view and rainforest villa on the edge of the virgin rainforest where guests are immersed in an intense experience of wildlife and energy all in the comforts of tropical accommodations.
It is located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in Punta Uva on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
The house is 1 km from the turquoise colored waters of the Caribbean Sea where you can enjoy beautiful virgin beaches, snorkeling over the coral reefs, kayaking, wildlife hikes, horseback riding and just plainly relaxing.
Guests at Villa Toucan are assured to see dozens of toucans everyday in addition to several kinds of monkeys, sloths, colorful frogs, morpho butterflies, hummingbirds, countless varieties of birds and exotic insects.
We have cats at our main house next door, but they do not enter the bedrooms and always stay outside.
Designed as a vacation house for families and honeymoons, the villa comes fully equipped and can comfortably sleep up to 4 people. There are 2 bedrooms, each with its own private balcony, outdoor bathroom and private garden, a full kitchen, dining area, a wildlife terrace and a Hammock hut. Guests rent the entire house - whether you are one or four people.
Both bedrooms have 2 king size beds that can be converted into 2 twins if needed. Each bedroom has it's own private balcony overlooking the rainforest and large exterior outdoor bathrooms. The floors and cathedral ceilings are made of beautiful local hardwoods.
Both bedrooms come fully furnished with linens and pillows, beach and bathroom towels, clothing hangers, ceiling fans, a working desk, bedside tables and lamps, comforters for cool nights and hand picked literature on local topics of interest. There is also a hidden locked safe where you can protect your valuables.
We have 15 MG of high speed fiber optic internet for those who need to be connected in the beautiful tropics!
A 4x4 vehicle is recommended but NOT necessary. We do live up a steep hill, but should be perfectly fine with a regular car.
It is located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in Punta Uva on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
The house is 1 km from the turquoise colored waters of the Caribbean Sea where you can enjoy beautiful virgin beaches, snorkeling over the coral reefs, kayaking, wildlife hikes, horseback riding and just plainly relaxing.
Guests at Villa Toucan are assured to see dozens of toucans everyday in addition to several kinds of monkeys, sloths, colorful frogs, morpho butterflies, hummingbirds, countless varieties of birds and exotic insects.
We have cats at our main house next door, but they do not enter the bedrooms and always stay outside.
Designed as a vacation house for families and honeymoons, the villa comes fully equipped and can comfortably sleep up to 4 people. There are 2 bedrooms, each with its own private balcony, outdoor bathroom and private garden, a full kitchen, dining area, a wildlife terrace and a Hammock hut. Guests rent the entire house - whether you are one or four people.
Both bedrooms have 2 king size beds that can be converted into 2 twins if needed. Each bedroom has it's own private balcony overlooking the rainforest and large exterior outdoor bathrooms. The floors and cathedral ceilings are made of beautiful local hardwoods.
Both bedrooms come fully furnished with linens and pillows, beach and bathroom towels, clothing hangers, ceiling fans, a working desk, bedside tables and lamps, comforters for cool nights and hand picked literature on local topics of interest. There is also a hidden locked safe where you can protect your valuables.
We have 15 MG of high speed fiber optic internet for those who need to be connected in the beautiful tropics!
A 4x4 vehicle is recommended but NOT necessary. We do live up a steep hill, but should be perfectly fine with a regular car.
Amenities at Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Panama
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the immersive rainforest experience, abundant wildlife, breathtaking views, and proximity to the beach. The sound of the rainforest, outdoor amenities like hammocks, and encounters with various creatures added to the magic of the stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
We began our honeymoon in this little slice of paradise! The open-air concept was very beautiful and unique as we could enjoy the views and watch the toucans in rain or shine. Gorgeous beaches are just minutes drive away. The El Refugio Grill at the bottom of the driveway was such a vibe and had delicious food. We would love to stay here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
Villa Toucan was the perfect place for us! It was an unforgettable 40th anniversary. We didn't know such a place existed. But know that this rustic, simple jungle villa without AC and open air bathroom, shower, sitting room might not be for everyone...but it was for us. The fans were effective and bugs not too bad. The bed we used was great. Best of all was the setting. Howler monkeys and the nesting Montezuma birds were the stars of the show. Toucans could be seen in a same tree every morning to the left (facing away from the house) of the porch. The endangered green macaws were so loud and had fun pestering the Montezumas. Please know that the 'driveway' to the villa is long and tremendously steep in places. We didn't have a car and walked. We are in good shape but it was challrnging. In hindsight, make sure you get the names of cabs that are willing to make the trek. Some Tuktuks might attempt the driveway but probably not. Renting a car is also a good option. But a driveway is petty in light of the incredible setting. As one reviewer said....it's like living in National Geographic!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
Villa Toucan was a great place to stay, immersed in a beautiful private jungle setting. The two identical masters with a partially open air kitchen/lounge in between provided private sleeping with fun outdoor bathrooms. The view out to the ocean has a tree full of Oropendula bird nests which were amazing to watch every morning, as were all the other birds, frogs and creatures. Each day we saw and heard howlers and other monkeys playing in the trees right next to the villa. This is an incredible unique retreat we will never forget. Bring your bug spray for when the sun sets and make sure to keep your food away from temptation. (4 x 4 recommended for the short but steep, well maintained road to the villa.)
6 / 10Average·Jan 2025
Although the Villa Toucan has some very nice features, future renters should be apprised of some things that we did not know before we stayed there. The first is that the outdoor bathroom means that the toilet is completely exposed to the outdoors, and the shower nearly so. The pictures show the outdoor bathroom, but we did not realize how completely exposed a person is when using it. The second is that the hot water is nearly non-existent. There is none in the kitchen or the bathroom sink. We never were able to get it in our bathroom, although our daughter was able to in hers. The knobs are very confusing, and we could never figure out how to get hot water. There is no oven, but there is a stovetop. The lighting in the bedrooms is so poor, we had to use our cellphone flashlights to see things, but the lights in the bathroom at night are truly highly illuminating, which makes using the bathroom at night very awkward--one feels so completely exposed. The website says there is a washer and dryer, but they are in a separate building on the property (which comprises several rental houses), and only the full-time housecleaner can use them to wash your clothes. We preferred to wash our own clothes, so that was uncomfortable for us. There was no salt and pepper. The positive things are that the surroundings are beautiful. The kitchen was adequately stocked with necessary equipment, the beds were comfortable.
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(49 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the immersive rainforest experience, abundant wildlife, breathtaking views, and proximity to the beach. The sound of the rainforest, outdoor amenities like hammocks, and encounters with various creatures added to the magic of the stay.
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