Rick

Our stay at Cabo Matapalo was truly special. The house is lovely and surrounded by a beautiful, lush garden. The little pool was perfect for cooling off, and I especially loved the outdoor shower. The well water is delicious—we drank it throughout our stay without filtering it. The wildlife surrounding the house was one of the highlights. I needed a mental reset, and the monkeys, parrots, birds of all sizes, blue morpho butterflies, small wild pigs, huge toads, and even large turtles provided exactly that. There was always something fascinating to watch. We were also able to surf twice on most days, which made the location even more perfect for us. The kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer all worked well for our needs. We cooked every meal at the house, and even the fresh vegetables stayed in great condition until our last day. The only thing that would have made our stay even more comfortable was a small portable fan. Thank you Rick, Erick, and Teresa! Love and Peace

Super nice, central, practical, well-equipped. Everything was a dream!

Wow is all i can say. We have been coming to Osa for many years and have stayed in various homes in the area. This was by far our favorite. The location was perfect. We loved hanging in the pool and the hammock in the afternoon. To be able to watch the surf break from the chairs at the end of the property, enjoy our morning coffee with the monkeys was everything we love about Osa. The house was great! Had all of the kitchen supplies we needed and the hot waters for showers was a bonus as we know how difficult it can be to get that working in such an off grid location. The property contact was very responsive when we needed anything. Even the local cats and dogs would come for a visit everyday. Such a wonderful stay! We will definitely be back.

Our second stay! Would not stay anywhere else! 😊

Casa Dulce is a gem here in Matapalo! Located right on the Playa Dulce surf spot. The cottage is open on all sides, so you feel like you are in the middle of nature. And yet it offers enough privacy… The small pool is ideal for cooling off from time to time! We really enjoyed our time at Casa Dulce with our 2 children and would come back at any time!! Thank you, Rick, for letting us spend unforgettable days here!!

This is a truly spectacular spot. Pan Dulce is magical and we saw so much wildlife from the front yard. Lots of great walks and waterfalls. Loft upstairs worked great for our teens. Rick communicated so well and was so helpful as we planned our stay. Many thanks for this stay in a true oasis!

Little slice of paradise! Property is unbelievable- secluded & walkable to the beach. We saw so much jungle life at the property (macaws, toucans, agoutis, coatis, so many monkeys, etc). Incredible surfing on a long right wave (best at mid-tide). Low tide is tricky for little kids to get in the water so bring water shoes because of the reef/rocks. Kids LOVED the pool & the PB court is bomb (though frequent showers makes PB hit and miss). Some locals that play were able to join which was cool. Casa Dulce is between this house (also Ricks) and beach but the walk to the beach is super short! Having boards to use was so nice. Martina's down the road was a very fun vibe & great food (slightly pricey). Encanta was also delish but very pricey so we mostly ate in. Mosquito nets & fans for each bed. Rick was super communicative and helpful, as was Erick, the caretaker. Erick's dogs hung around and they are the BEST. LOVED LOVED LOVED. Will be back.

Wonderful place! If you seek reconnection with nature and peace, this is the stay to choose. Everything went smoothly in terms of communication. Rick is very responsive, while Erik and his wife who take care of the property are very helpful and available for any questions or requests you may have. Located right on Pan Dulce beach, it is great for sunrise watching or evening walks. We felt very well protected too :) by the 4 bodyguards, 1 cat and 3 dogs, all adorable, who looked after us 24/7 even during our longer walks. Unfortunately, we don’t know their names, but calling them friends felt right. The house also has a pickleball court just in front. Such an exciting sport and we are grateful to have discovered it thanks to Rick and his friends who taught us so well that we ended up just loving it. The yard, beach and surroundings are great for spotting wildlife, no need for a Corcovado tour. There’s everything you need here to enjoy an amazing Costa Rican experience. Pura vida!

Staying here with all the adventure and magic of the jungle and sea all around will be an experience we will never forget. Highly recommend. A lot more comfortable than glamping but on that spectrum. Exactly what we wanted from a visit to the Osa.

Located in a beautiful, secluded area of Costa Rica. There are impressive animals, monkeys, parrots, macaws, curassows came by every day. The place is casual, has an individual flair, and is just perfect for the tropics. Very unusual!

Rick’s place is the best. You can tell how much heart and soul he’s poured into the place over the years. Outside the doors of the home is full jungle! And the jungle is alive! Surf is nearby and so are the properties caretakers of you need anything. Erick and Teresa were so good to us. Rick followed up with us throughout our stay, he wants you taking full advantage of Costa Rica while you’re there :) We Can’t wait to return.

Perfect location for us surfing Pan Dulce. If you don’t play pickle ball there’s an even closer place to the beach by the same host. Worth checking out both. Loved our stay!