CASA ARENOSA | On the Beach +Plunge Pool!

I’ve enjoyed many trips at Sandy’s Airbnb and it’s amazing.

The place is absolutely beautiful. Even more so than the pictures. There have been some changes since the pictures were published. Very private location with an almost private beach. Very responsive groundskeeper, Chicky, full of knowledge and super helpful. We had housekeeping once during our stay which was very nice. Super clean and comfortable. You definitely need to rent a 4 x 4 SUV as the roads are very uneven and unmaintained. Better directions with more landmarks would be helpful since the original directions are a little bit outdated. Casa Arenosa does show up on maps but no directions found from Puerto Jimenez because the Malopalo unmaintained road is not marked. The whole house is open air, so make sure you are comfortable with no A/C. It was cooler with the fans provided inside the bed. You are in the jungle so expect a giant wolf spider crawling around, raccoons opening your refrigerator if not taped shut. Plunge pool was refreshing with fresh water, no chlorine.

It was a bit magical. We were actually in the rain forest. I know there were people nearby but with all the foliage it didn’t seem like it. Getting there was quite an adventure!! The roads are a bit hard to navigate but I would do it again in a heartbeat. I loved it being almost all outdoors. The plunge pool was soooo welcome. We used it a lot. The kitchen which is not enclosed was very comfortable with a great refrigerator which we bungee corded at night to keep the raccoons out. I absolutely loved being able to see all the animal life right in our backyard. They included Spider Monkeys, Black Howlers, Agouti, Tayra, Coati, Iguana, McCaw, Parrots, Toucan and vultures, etc. we live in very dry Southern California so we left there with a heavy heart except for the interest in being dry again. Chiki was really helpful with everything!!! Last but not least, the beach ,which was gorgeous, was (I counted them) 60 steps away on a cute little private path. Unbelievable place!!!!!

Wonderful as always.

Casa Arenosa was absolutely magical. The wildlife was incredible. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Waking up to the Macaws was amazing . The monkeys came through in the morning to eat the fruit right outside the house . We loved everything about this place and will definitely be back .

I hate to rave about this place because it may be harder to book on our next stay. But the truth is, this place needs to be raved about. Private, but right on the ocean surrounded by jungle. All the wild life your heart desires, and then some. Cheky is the care giver who lives right next door. He is a delight and very helpful with any issues that come up. We had such a wonderful time filling the day with early morning swims in the ocean, late morning hikes through the jungle and afternoon cool downs in the soaking pool. We would love to come back with the family though we would hesitate to bring kids under the age of seven. All in all it was a piece of magical heaven and Sandy’s attention to detail had a great deal to do with that.

Wowowow!!! This place is incredible! We seen monkeys daily. Several types! The beach access is simple and the beach is beautiful! The perfect jungle house with open air. Ask for Jako!!!! Jako helped us book private chef, massage( in home) snorkel, dolphin watch, turtle release, Corcavado National park. He knows everyone who provides guest services. We travel a lot and always use Airbnb. This is our favorite place! The home is perfect and the kind and welcoming people are even better!!! Good luck finding dates because this place has been discovered! Should you be so lucky to book, you won’t be disappointed!

We had a great stay at Casa Arenosa. Sandy and Cheke were extremely helpful. We surfed and hiked and relaxed in the peaceful jungle setting. Thanks for a great stay!

Perfect place right on Backwash bay. Great place to be for surfing and exploring. Kitchen had all the necessities to cook anything you wanted to. Downstairs shower was bright, open and felt just like showering in the jungle. Nice hot water on the lower level as well. Property was very clean and maintained which is important while staying in the jungle. Thanks Sandy!