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Bungalow in the jungle

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Property grounds
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Property grounds
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3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
    Mountain 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.

Bungalow in the jungle

On our secluded private 172 hectare Wildlife / Rain Forest Reserve 1200 meters above La Suiza, Turrialba, sits the "Bungalow" surrounded by peace, tranquility, birds and volcano views. Many guests in the past said they were so very happy just being in this beautiful quaint artistic wood crafted house appraising majestic views of the Volcan Turrialba & valley, Pacuare, Chirripo, & Talamanca mountain ranges + our own rain forest canopy. Hike, Ride, Swim, Bird watch, Fish, Relax !

The space
Beautiful Hand crafted wooden 3 bedroom spacious bungalow with panoramic views situated at the end of a rural road with no power lines or vehicles passing through. A solar panel for electricity. It can sleep 1 as it can sleep 6. Swimming at our private emerald pond surrounded by rain forest is an amazing experience that is just a 5 minute walk from the house! Horse back riding, guided hikes on our secluded and pristine reserve (where you will not see other humans besides yourselves and the guides ) and fishing are available at fare rates depending on number of participants. Amazing exclusive Pacuare River white water rafting trips can be arranged with experienced guides and are highly recommended. The Pacuare River is among the 10 most cleanest rivers in the world. The days are warm, but the nights are chilly. Open air bathroom ( cold spring water) ALL PHOTOS ON OUR LISTING ARE TAKEN WITHIN OUR PRIVATE RESERVE!

Guest access
You get the entire bungalow, and are free to walk anywhere on the reserve and swim in our pristine emerald pond. We want you to feel comfortable, private and safe. Guided hiking tours are recommended when going into rain forest or waterfall starting at $25 to $50 per person depending on where you want to go and how long of a hike. We can give a reduced guided hike group rate for over 5 people. On the long beautiful hike to our own private waterfall , we provide a pack lunch. Gracious horse back riding starts at $45 per person depending on how long and where you want to ride. Picnic lunches can be arranged as well as fishing in our Tilapia pond. Rubber at least mid calf boots are recommended or waterproof hiking boots. My husband, son, staff and I are close by for anything you might need and to customize your stay. All meals, guided hikes and tours are to be paid in cash.

Other things to note
1. We are at the end of a 6.5 km 4 wheel drive only road. It is best to come early in the day. We can arrange a 4 wheel drive taxi to pick you up if you do not have a 4 wheel drive vehicle in the small town of La Suiza at the bottom of our hill for $25.
2. There are three supermarkets in La Suiza and three butchers. Make sure you do your food, beverage and ice shopping before coming up the hill. You don't want
to be having to make unnecessary trips down the hill taking you away from the serenity of the reserve.
3. The bungalow is set for cooking but with a few days notice, delicious all organic meals can be prepared and served at an additional cost of $20 /$25 per person betwee 1- 6 pm. Our own organic roasted chicken, our own butter baked whole organic tilapia, certifies grass fed grilled Costa Rican beef, creamy tilapia coconut chowder, shrimp and sausage paella, vegetarian or beef lasagna a la vodka or my handmade chicken or pork tamales are your choices. Please choose just one of the entrees for your group per meal ! Excellent South American wines, beer, cocktails are available for purchase at reasonable prices. Let us know what you like, and we will have it, and/or cook it for you. You also have the option to prepare meals yourselves and we can provide a cooler to store your perishables.

Property manager

maria gregory a contreras steinberg

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: not inside the property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 deadlock
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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bungalow in the Jungle Turrialba
Bungalow in the Jungle Private vacation home
Bungalow in the Jungle Private vacation home Turrialba

About the area

Map
Turrialba

What's nearby

  • Catie - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Monumento Nacional Guayabo - 21 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Monumento Nacional Arqueológico Guayabo - 30 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - 64 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu - 70 min drive - 42.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mundo de Sabores, Restaurant y Marisquería - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dulce Tentaciòn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Club Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bar Las Cañitas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Parque - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bungalow in the jungle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bungalow in the jungle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bungalow in the jungle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bungalow in the jungle located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Catie and within 12 miles (20 km) of Monumento Nacional Guayabo and Plaza de Peralta. Peralta Bull Ring and Monumento Nacional Arqueológico Guayabo are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Bungalow in the jungle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle mountain paradise
Wow, what an incredible slice of heaven. Feels like you’re a million miles away from civilization. Waking up to the sounds of the birds in the morning, dinner with Gregory (host) and sitting on the porch in the evening were highlights of the stay. It’s a commitment to get up and down the road and 4wd is essential. As such I’d recommend staying at least 2 nights w/o going down. Hosts offers horseback rides and guided hikes around the property. Might be worth checking out. Sure, the accommodations are rustic, but for us it added to the experience of it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little remote Mountain Gem
We hiked, rafted, and horse back rode and just chilled on our wrap around patio enjoying the weather and mountain views and Turrialba volcano
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022