Greg And Rachel
Reviews
Superhost109 total reviews
94% Excellent
109 reviews
4.89
2024–2026
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 4.8
Location 5.0
Check-in 5.0
Value 4.8
109 reviews
Casa derecha was a home away from home and was absolutely perfect. The house was large, quiet, super clean, and what we needed for our stay in Samara. There was obviously lots of love put into the space and it was well cared for. We were visited by howler monkeys (they seemed to commute around the house at 8am), coatis and raccoons. Getting into town was easy and Samara is a dream location for relaxing and adventures. Huge shoutout to the host Maria who checked in often and was available for anything we needed or questions we had. Do not hesitate to book jingle jangle jungle as a perfect stay in Costa Rica!
We had a fantastic time in this house! Living right in the jungle, in peace and quiet, and yet so close to the sea, is a dream.
Perfect accommodation for two families. Minutes walk to the beach. Very quiet place. The house is very well-equipped, and Maria responds very quickly to requests. Recommended!
Great house located in the jungle, a little set back from the village, which ensures much-appreciated tranquility. We had daily visits from howler monkeys and coatis, which we really enjoyed. Attentive welcome and very effective communication with Maria. Lots of indoor and outdoor space, a very nice swimming pool, and bicycles available to get to the village and the beach. We would definitely recommend this little piece of heaven!
Excellent stay. We have traveled 90+\- days in costa over the last few years and each place is unique as is the people and homes who are available. If you’re looking for a quote place in a jungle surrounding, this is fantastic. If you’re looking for a clean place with great hosts, this place is fantastic. Close to town, yet out enough to be quite from human noises. Enjoyed the morning jogs to the beach, the pool and the proximity to everything.
Our stay at Jingle Jangle Jungle was fabulous. We loved the layout of the house, patio area, pool, and privacy. Maria was an excellent host and stayed in contact with us and responded to all messages promptly with an answer. She also booked our tours with excellent guides and checked in frequently. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The town of Sámara was a delight. It felt welcoming and safe- our teenagers loved exploring all our options for food and beaches. Rent a golf cart!!
A heavenly villa! It was pure joy to be around the monkeys for the duration of our stay. Thanks, Greg and Rachel!
Maria is excellent. House is beautiful, inviting, clean, & secluded. Golf cart rental for the win. They offer the service and it was seamless. Delivered it to us. Made it much easier to get around with kids. We enjoyed the monkeys and pool area. This was the only location my bug spray didn’t seem to work, so would suggest a repellant lotion and spray. Especially if sitting out on patio. Appreciated beach chairs and boogie boards. A delightful house to stay in. Only drawback - I asked if it is safe or if there was anything to worry about with having kids there & was told nothing to worry about. Turns out there is a prevalent petty theft problem in the area. Check fb groups for info. I was unaware. I would have preferred to have been given that information before/at booking to make an informed decision, but did appreciate info. at check-in. I do think owner is proactive with problem. I didn’t sleep much b/c worried at night. If you can relax despite issue, then you will love it.
Fantastic place, unique layout and atmosphere, Jungle surrounding, monkey in the trees . leads to lots of bugs, etc but you going have that in Jungle lots of amenities provided (bikes, beach items) and golf cart (if needed) Maria was very helpful
This house is beautiful with a gorgeous jungle setting close to the beach. It is well stocked with kitchen equipment and beach accessories and was perfect for our group of six (4 adults, 2 small children). The bikes are handy; we used them a few times to ride to the bakery to pick up breakfast. The beach and town is walkable for adults or older children, but too far for little kids. However, driving is very quick and easy and we never had an issue with parking. We were there last week of April and the town was very chill, no crowds or traffic. Samara beach is beautiful and was perfect for our family, great swimming with gentle waves for the kids, and we loved the low key vibes of the town. Excellent stores a few minutes from the house and wonderful fruit stand right by the entrance to the driveway. The jungle around the house is full of animals, we loved watching the monkeys from the pool. Watch out for mangos, the monkeys drop them! Bring ear plugs if night frog sounds bother you.
We had a wonderful few days! Despite an unfortunately timed town-wide water outage one day, we loved every minute and the house was just as described.
Lovely spot, responsive host, and amazing creature visits! Close to the beach, well equipped, and washer and dryer were added bonus. Great location near Cangrejal and amazing tide pools.
We had a great stay in Costa Rica. The home was clean, comfortable, and in a beautiful location. The outdoor space, monkeys in the trees, a friendly coati grazing the grounds, and pool were a highlight for the kids. The host was responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
This was a perfect spot for our family. The location was great, private so it was quiet. We rented a golf cart and went to the beach in a quick 7 minute drive. Very easy to get into town. We really enjoyed sitting outside on the patio in the mornings and evenings. Really appreciated that beach gear was available. And they were super helpful in arranging shuttles and other adventures. We loved our stay and would 100% go back!
The house was fantastic; the property was even better! The property manager and owners were also very friendly, helpful and communicative. There’s not much we could add in our review that hasn’t already been said many times (very accurately) by other previous travelers. The outdoor spaces are so phenomenal and so peaceful that we really never spent much time inside the house. The house was stocked with literally everything you could need. If we go back to Samara again, we would definitely book the same house again without thinking twice!