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Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views

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Property grounds
Beach nearby
1 bedroom, internet, bed sheets
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2820 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views

Casa Contiki

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Escape to a tropical paradise at this Polynesian-themed treetop getaway. Whether you're celebrating a honeymoon or enjoying a get-away-from-it-all vacation, this romantic casa features a balcony with jungle and beach views, comfortable hammocks, an in-room refrigerator, spring-fed dipping pool, and a shared, outdoor kitchen complete with gas burners, a sink, dishes, and a wood-fueled brick oven.

Walk down to the neighboring beach, or visit one of several other beaches up and down the coast. If you're experienced surfers, the waters around the toe of the Osa Peninsula are sure to offer plenty of thrills. Head out on a guided tour of the jungle where you'll spot native monkeys, anteaters, macaws, and maybe even a Costa Rican jaguar or two. This region also offers opportunities for fishing, cycling, jungle zip-lining, and white water rafting. And for delicious meals, be sure to visit restaurant ENCANTA LA VIDA, located just a little over two miles up the coast.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
A 4x4 vehicle is necessary all year round.Make sure to bring your food and groceries, the nearest town or supermarket is an hour away.This home produces its own electricity from solar-powered panels and stores excess power in batteries located at the home.Laundry service is available for an additional fee.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Puntarenas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 820 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

22828
Romantic Treetop Getaway House
Romantic Treetop Getaway w/ Hammocks Jungle Beach Views

About the area

Map
Cabo Matapalo, Pu

What's nearby

  • King Louis Waterfall - 3 min walk
  • Pan Dulce Beach - 9 min drive
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 28 min drive
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 28 min drive
  • Golfo Dulce - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Esperanza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Osa Peninsula and King Louis Waterfall. Pan Dulce Beach and Playa Sombrero are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Romantic, treetop getaway w/ hammocks, jungle, & beach views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcome to the jungle!
This place is truly part of the jungle - we saw tons of bird and had monkeys, coatis and even a huge spider inside of the treehouse. We felt one with nature, while still living in a very clean and comfortable space. There were no mosquitos at night which was a pleasant surprise! When we arrived Joel greeted us with a smile and even helped us make a dinner reservation down the road at Encanta La Vida since we didn't bring much food with us. In hindsight, having less food in the cabin and eating at local restaurants might have been a blessing because more food = more wildlife trying to take your food lol A few drawbacks of this place: the photos are not updated so what you don't see is a large home that sits on the property to the front right of the treehouse. It takes away from the view and the private, secluded feeling a bit. The pump for the waterfall/pool area did not work, leaving a stagnant pool of water sitting in the back of the treehouse. There was animal feces in the pool on multiple days, which my husband cleaned out because Joel had left town and the replacement caretaker did not speak English (we did not have cell reception or wifi to use Google translate). The outdoor kitchen area looked pretty shabby and run down, not at all as it does in the photos. Bit of an eyesore. Aside from those few minor drawbacks, our stay here was a very positive experience! We enjoyed feeling one with nature and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The tree house was clean, luxurious and beautiful. The grounds are amazing. One criticism is the infinity pool never worked. The caretaker quickly took care of any concerns we had. Another concern is we reached out to the property manager for guidance on what to buy and bring to the treehouse such as food, etc and we never heard back. We didn’t realize we would have a full size refrigerator so we did not buy enough groceries. Because of the difficulty with the roads and actually getting to the treehouse, this would have been helpful because heading back into town was not an easy thing to do. Having said all that, our experience was one we will never forget. Joel, the caretaker, was so kind and helpful. He was always on site which was reassuring. The closeness to the jungle/forest was exhilarating and calming. The beauty of the place is indescribable. The ocean was closer than we expected and the sound of the sea, the monkeys howling and the birds as well as everything else we heard was like an orchestra. It was amazing and we would go again. We were pleasantly surprised not to have to worry about flying insects, however, this may not be the case all year round. Be prepared to have birds fly through and an occasional visit from monkeys, all of this just made the experience that much more remarkable. Joel and his family went out of their way to explain the different wildlife and abundance of fruit and beauty of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous place to stay, 4x4 needed!
Casa Contiki is an amazingly beautiful, relaxing, and unique place to stay! The property has a couple of rental houses on it, one of which was under construction while we were there and one of which was also rented out. The shared yard/garden/outdoor kitchen area (shared between Contiki and their larger group building) were GORGEOUS and well kept, and full of interesting wildlife. The manager Joel was very helpful and was available if we needed anything during our stay. The Contiki hut itself is open-air, with a helpful mosquito net over the bed, an outdoor shower, tub, and lounge pool area, and a nicely equipped kitchen. The cabinets and fridge need to be secured because the monkeys will do their best to break in and get your snacks! We saw a variety of monkeys, frogs, lizards, and a large Iguana who lives in the tree by the hut. You absolutely need a 4x4 to get out to the property, from PJ the road turns to gravel and serious potholes for about 30 minutes, then you turn off onto what, in the U.S.A., we would call a 4x4 track through several secluded properties and resorts near the beach. These roads are pretty standard for backcountry CR, but if you aren't a regular offroad driver they may seem very challenging. A high clearance 4x4 would be best, we did okay with a rental Renault but would have preferred higher clearance. Take your time getting there and bring all of your groceries for your stay - you won't want to have to run back into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absoluetly wonderful
The property is amazing! A well manicured jingle oasis. The house is breath takingly beautiful and was very clean and set up very well. Joel, the caretaker, is a gem, and was extremely pleasant and attentative, helping us with local intel and providing us with everything we needed. Rolando, the gardener is a very sweet man and loved sharing the fruits, literally, of the land with us, and Jorje, the handyman, was very helpful. Overall amazing experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
might not be for everyone...
This place may not be for everyone. We were visited by: flying ants one night attracted by the lights, a scorpion in one the clothes drawer, coatis on several occasions, in the absolute dead of night we had a full-blown monkey fight 2 feet from the bed when they couldn't get the fridge open, bats visit the bathing pools, a spider the size of my hand was creeping around on the rocking chair and another one like it was behind the toilet. The night noises of Nature are loud but not as loud as at 4AM - you won't be sleeping in. The Matapolo Beach Road is a rough ride. And this may be the best place I've ever stayed in my life. It is situated at the end of the road, with a stunning view, the insects really aren't that big a deal - I never saw a mosquito in a week, several amazing beaches close by within walking distance, Joel is an unbeatable host, Puerto Jiminez is an easy drive and has everything you need, and Big Nature is in your face. I only wish we had booked it for longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 nights in PARADISE!
The property was AMAZING!!!! Pleasantly secluded area with an authentic "jungle drive" to get there. Joel and Orlando who managed the property for the owners, were extremely helpful and accommodating. There was a new structure being built on site but they asked us when they could begin work in the mornings and shut off any power tools at our request. They made the experience really awesome and Joel even took us on a night time walking tour in the jungle where we learned about the trees, local cultures appreciation for the environment and saw a baby armadillo. The surf and backwash beach were amazing. Mcaw's, pezote's, monkey's (all 3 types) were all abundant in the yard and in the trees above. PURAVIDA!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cost Rica
Unique, adventurous, romantic, everything we were looking for!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

tyler b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Actual paradise
What an experience. We were just blown away by the stunning beauty and remoteness of this glorious vrbo. Highly recommend for those looking to get off the beaten track.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time back and won't be our last
I am sitting in one of the two hammocks here at Casa Contiki while typing this review. Carlos has done a fantastic job keeping up the property as well as the property owners for adding some lovely upgrades. Not a single day went by last year that my boyfriend and I didn't mention how badly we missed Casa Contiki and couldn't wait to return. If you are on the fence about coming to this property, do yourself a favor a book it. We didn't realize that we had been homesick all of our lives for this place and we will definitely be returning again.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, very unique experience, a memory you won't forget.
This place was great. Very serene. Right on the beach. Absolutely not quiet due to the abundant wildlife!! Macaws everywhere, Coati came by daily, and were not shy. Howlers and other monkeys were always in the trees, tons of critters in the tide pools. Caretaker Carlos was a super nice guy and very helpful - but also gave us plenty of space. Felt perfectly safe, everything was very clean. This place is for the more adventurous travelers - internet was there, but very slow at times. Better bring what you need, as town is an hour away. There are 2 bars / restaurants within about 3 KM - but anticipate cooking most of your meals in the outdoor kitchen. The kitchen was well provisioned for utensils and a few spices. We had a great few days, hope to do it again in the future. Thanks for sharing this special spot with us, will never forget the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020