Serene Jungle Retreat w/Pool in Wildlife Reserve

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8.7Excellent
(9 Ratings)
"We had a beautiful two and a half week stay in this property and are still missing the sounds of the rainforest at night and watching the sun rise from bed. The property is extremely clean and tidy wi..."
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House in Bocas del Toro Province

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Los Proyectos Moderno is a private fully equipped modern villa nestled in lush jungle 15 mins from Punta Uva Beach. Perched on a secluded 1.5 acre lot and surrounded by infinite pristine nature, LPM is a pool getaway of palm trees and endless Instagrams tucked away in the Gandoca Manzanillo wildlife reserve. Like Tulum, Punta Uva is destined to be a favorite amongst bohemians. We recommend a 4x4 vehicle, to access the property.

About your place

This house is located near Playa Chiquita, just outside of Puerto Viejo, Limón. Perched on a secluded five acre lot and surrounded by infinite pristine nature, you’ll enjoy endless spectacular views as you discover all the amazing wildlife Costa Rica has to offer. Upon entering the house, you’ll be greeted with lush jungle just beyond your private observation deck, complete with plunge pool, lounge chairs, and outdoor ceiling fans. Open up the custom accordion folding doors across the entire length of the house and enjoy the ultimate experience in indoor/outdoor jungle living.

Continue exploring the house and you’ll find a master bedroom including a king size bed and private bathroom, and a second bedroom with two twin beds (which can be pushed together) and another private bathroom. The kitchen houses a refrigerator with freezer, an induction cooktop, coffee maker, blender, cookware, dinnerware, glassware, and silverware.

We have recently added access to the studio upon for bigger parties upon request. The studio is a one bedroom stand-alone structure with a half bath (no shower).

Less than fifteen minutes from the shore, this house is located 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) off the main road, up a dirt mountain road. Nestled in the jungle, quite secluded, and surrounded by trees housing monkeys, sloths, and tucans, you’re a scenic 20 minute drive to the heart of Puerto Viejo.

Although most vehicles would make it up the dirt road, it is highly recommend that our guests rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle as the road can get quite muddy during extended periods of rainfall.

It is important to note that this is quite literally a house in the middle of the jungle. Although nature lovers will rejoice when waking to the sounds of howler monkeys and occasionally watching them migrate through the trees, the jungle is also home to much smaller animals, including insects, reptiles and amphibians. We ask that you please respect Mother Nature and all of her inhabitants, big and small. Fires are never allowed.

Water pumps directly to the house from a well on the property, allowing fully functional kitchen and restrooms. Please note that paper towels, toilet paper, and hygiene products should NEVER be flushed in the toilets, and all garbage and waste should be packed neatly so as not to attract local dogs or other animals.

Due to the secluded location, wifi is not currently available and your cell phone service will be limited. Take pleasure in the ultimate rest and relaxation experience in the privacy of your own jungle home, and enjoy reliable wifi and cell service all throughout town.


What guests can access
Bask in indoor/outdoor living as you open up your glass accordion doors and expand your living space right onto your private observation deck, complete with plunge pool (with massage jets) and lounge chairs. Nature lovers and adventurists are free to explore the wild thicket of the jungle and discover all nature has to offer.


Your interaction with guests
The host will happily answer any questions you may have regarding travel to Puerto Viejo and your stay in the jungle house. Recommendations and guidance are available for restaurants, tours, transportation, and things to do.


Other things to note
The nearest international airport is in San Jose: Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO). Puerto Viejo is approximately a 4 to 5 hour drive from San Jose in regular traffic. Rental cars are available in San Jose through most large rental car agencies. It is highly recommend for our guests to have a 4X4 vehicle. Although most vehicles could may the drive, four-wheel-drive may be required during heavier rain, which can be unpredictable. If you don’t want to drive from San Jose to Puerto Viejo, private cars, taxis, and plane/helicopter charters are available. However, you will still be required to rent a vehicle in Puerto Viejo (Alamo or Adobe only) as most taxis will not drive up the mountain road.


About the neighborhood
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a popular tourist destination on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, not far from the Panamanian border at Sixaola. Known in the surfing community for the biggest and most powerful waves in Costa Rica, it is also home to some of the most spectacular beaches, such as Playa Chiquita, Playa Negra, and Punta Uva, which can be found throughout the stretch between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo. The townspeople are made up of native Costa Ricans (“ticos”), a substantial Jamaican population, as well as a number of Europeans who have emigrated to the area.

Things to do: River rafting, snorkeling, hiking, Jaguar Rescue Center, zip lining, horseback riding, kayaking, chocolate tour, mangroves, dolphin/bird/sea turtle watching, sport fishing, surfing/surf lessons, diving.

Things to see: Indigenous reserves, Tortuguero (national park), Bocas Del Toro (Panama), Arenal Volcano (hot springs).


How to get around
Although most vehicles would make it up the dirt road, we highly recommend our guests to rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle as the road can get quite muddy during extended and unexpected periods of rain.

Amenities at Serene Jungle Retreat w/Pool in Wildlife Reserve

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Bocas del Toro Province


Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10
Excellent(9 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2020
I would say, be more prepared to be in middle of nowhere, if you want to venture out to civilization, it s a bit of a drive. Trips to restaurants ,etc in Perta Vieja are good 15-20 mins drive on gravel bumpy road. So back and forth to go out to restaurants is challenging. If you want to lock yourself up in middle of nowhere - great property. Manager and their team are great communicators, very helpful and cooperating..
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2020
We had a beautiful two and a half week stay in this property and are still missing the sounds of the rainforest at night and watching the sun rise from bed. The property is extremely clean and tidy with a little wear and tear outside as is to be expected somewhere where the sun shines so strong and the rain can be so torrential! On arrival we were met by the wonderful Fabien who checked us in and a few days later took us on an amazing night tour. As Shevonne advised during the pre visit communications, we absolutely did need a 4x4! The road/track up to the property is steep, potholed and rough but a fun 15 minutes to get up and down! We had barbeques a lot and gifted the property a toaster as we are British and do like toast and tea for breakfast! We also sampled many of the local bars and restaurants around Punta Uva and in Puerto Viejo. Our favourite was El Refugio. Fabian had made sure we had plenty of water when we arrived (and some other very generous gifts!) - as the property's running water is supplied by a well, it's not potable but fine for showers (not too many!) and brushing teeth. We found it wasn't great for washing our clothes though but the team came and cleaned and did all our laundry one day for which we were very grateful! They also helped us with a driver back to the airport when we were (not really) ready to go home. We had howler monkeys wake us up each day and they visited the garden several times along with toucans (three species), hummingbirds and on drier days the frogs had a party in the pool in the evenings! We had some close encounters with bats, a (not at all dangerous) snake and the lovely green and black poison dart frogs (not poisonous if you don't eat them!). All in all, this was an incredibly relaxing and joy filled trip, the memories of which we will cherish for many years to come. Special thanks to Fabian and Shevonne.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2019
Off the beaten path just the right distance. Peaceful are with lots of wildlife. Very little traffic compared to the main beach road a few km down the hill. Such a value.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2019
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We heard Howler Monkeys every morning and saw quite a number of birds. We really enjoyed sitting outside with a drink and our binoculars around sunset. I loved the drive in and out of the property, took us about 10 minutes from the main road. The living space is a little smaller than I thought from looking at the pictures but we were outside most of the time and that space was large. We found that the fans kept things nice and cool. We had planned to cook a little more than we did but found the restaurants close by to be fun and delicious. I felt that this place was far enough removed to feel like you were in the jungle but close enough to enjoy the things that the small towns had to offer.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Serene Jungle Retreat w/Pool in Wildlife Reserve. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Serene Jungle Retreat w/Pool in Wildlife Reserve pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Serene Jungle Retreat w/Pool in Wildlife Reserve?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.