Welcome to Casa Arenosa! A beach-meets-jungle, open air, eco-style, tropical, beach house in Matapalo on the Osa. Casa Arenosa is ON Backwash Beach, has a cold-plunge pool & is surrounded in the beauty of the Osa's pristine rainforest. Be entertained by watching 4 kinds of endangered monkeys play in the trees, scarlet macaws flying overhead, and blue morphs flitting by. Relax & chill, or go for swim, hike & explore waterfalls galore. It's perfect for nature-loving couples & families! Pura Vida! The space Grab your FREE Planning Your Trip Guide at www.casaarenosa.com! (Just sign up for the newsletter) Experience eco-jungle living in style at Casa Arenosa. This private, ocean-front home was created with all the love of Matapalo. It is located on the secluded beach of Backwash Bay on an acre and a half of lushly landscaped gardens. The Osa Peninsula is paradise for nature lovers who thrive on adventure. It is as pristine and off the beaten-road as it gets! There are no big hotels, or discos on the beach. It’s raw, beautiful and brimming with life. National Geographic calls the area the most bio-diverse place on the planet! Wake up to the sounds of the howler monkeys, take a swim in the ocean, then stroll along a secluded beach and watch Scarlet Macaws soar overhead. Afterwards, take a dip in the refreshing plunge pool and relax in a hammock while watching four different kinds of endangered monkeys play in the bamboo gardens off the deck. At night, sleep in a comfy bed under a mosquito net canopy while being lulled to sleep by the rhythmic sound of the waves. This is the life...Pura Vida. -------------------------------- NOTE: extra info Casa Arenosa is a fully functioning home off the grid. It is entirely powered by solar energy and has a rainwater catchment system as well as fresh spring water. Here, you can experience off the grid living in jungle luxury. Casa Arenosa is a two-story, open-air home, with a plunge pool and plenty of decks and areas to relax and lounge. It has with three bedrooms, two bathrooms with indoor/outdoor showers, a separate kitchen palapa and a dining room palapa all connected with an open thatch-roof breezeway. The sleeping arrangements are flexible. We have a king size bed upstairs, (with two extra twin beds available upon request.) Downstairs there are two bedrooms: 1. One has a king bed that can be converted into two twin-size beds. 2. The other bedroom has a double size bed. Our wonderful caretaker, Jafet (who is a certified jungle tour guide) is Costa Rican and fluent in English. He lives in a separate, private home on the back of the property, and he can arrange all your services and tours! Guest access You have full access to the main house, gardens and beach. There is a separate laundry area, and you may request our housekeeper to do your laundry for a small fee. Naturally, we trust you will honor our caretaker's private home space on the back of the property. Other things to note In order to make our house affordable for couples and honeymooners, we chose to charge a variable rate rather than a flat rate. :). It is a base rate for double occupancy and $75/additional person/night. (I’m sorry - this also includes kids)

## Welcome to Casa Arenosa

Casa Arenosa is a tropical, eco-style beach house located in Matapalo on the Osa Peninsula. This open-air home blends beach and jungle living and sits directly on Backwash Beach. Surrounded by the pristine rainforest of the Osa, the property features a cold-plunge pool and offers a unique opportunity to observe wildlife such as four species of endangered monkeys, scarlet macaws, and blue morph butterflies.

Whether you want to relax, swim, hike, or explore nearby waterfalls, Casa Arenosa is an ideal retreat for nature-loving couples and families. Pura Vida!

## The Space

Experience stylish eco-jungle living at this private oceanfront home, set on an acre and a half of lush gardens along the secluded Backwash Bay beach. The Osa Peninsula is renowned for its biodiversity and untouched natural beauty, with no large hotels or nightlife, offering a raw and vibrant environment.

Wake up to howler monkeys, swim in the ocean, stroll along the quiet beach while watching scarlet macaws overhead, then cool off in the plunge pool. Relax in a hammock and enjoy watching endangered monkeys play in the bamboo gardens nearby. At night, sleep comfortably under a mosquito net canopy while listening to the waves.

Casa Arenosa is a fully functioning off-grid home powered entirely by solar energy. It uses a rainwater catchment system and fresh spring water, allowing guests to enjoy jungle luxury while living sustainably.

## Accommodation Details

The two-story, open-air house includes:

- Three bedrooms
- Two bathrooms with indoor/outdoor showers
- Separate kitchen palapa
- Dining room palapa
- Open thatch-roof breezeway connecting the spaces
- Plunge pool
- Multiple decks and lounging areas

Sleeping arrangements are flexible:

- Upstairs bedroom with a king-size bed and two extra twin beds available upon request
- Downstairs bedroom with a king bed convertible into two twin beds
- Another downstairs bedroom with a double bed

## Caretaker and Services

The property is cared for by Jafet, a Costa Rican certified jungle tour guide fluent in English. He lives in a private home at the back of the property and can assist with arranging tours and other services.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the main house, gardens, and beach. A separate laundry area is available, and housekeeping can be arranged for laundry services at a small additional fee.

Please respect the privacy of the caretaker’s residence located at the rear of the property.

## Pricing

To keep the home affordable for couples and honeymooners, Casa Arenosa uses a variable pricing model:

- Base rate covers double occupancy
- Additional guests are charged $75 per person per night (this applies to children as well)

## Additional Resources

Guests can receive a free "Planning Your Trip Guide" by signing up for the newsletter at www.casaarenosa.com.

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CASA ARENOSA | On the Beach +Plunge Pool! - Houses for Rent in Puerto Jiménez, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

We loved Casa Arenosa! Great location, clean, and the kitchen had everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again if we go back to the area.

Fantastic stay for what we wanted to do - spearfishing. Right on the beach for fishing etc. Monkeys were great and the local racoons stole our eggs! haha

We had an incredible week at Casa Arenosa, the setting is simply stunning, you are in the jungle and you can hear the waves at your doorstep. I think the upstairs shower is literally the most beautiful in the world, you are looking across at the treetops, if you are lucky might see the monkeys swing by. This is the perfect location for surfing Backwash and Pan Dulce. But I highly recommend Cabo Matapalo surf guides for exploring other breaks as well. If you are a birder then you are in heaven. The kitchen was well stocked, and the house layout has plenty of spaces to relax.  We are already planning to return.

We loved our stay at Casa Arenosa!  Our crew of 6, comprised of 3 couples, had a lovely time. Being right on the beach, seeing so much wildlife, dipping in the pool, cooking amazing food in the well-stocked kitchen… It was an unforgettable experience! The casa is comfy, spacious, and Chiky the caretaker took great care of us. Sandy was always responsive and helpful in her messages as well. We will surely be back!

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!!!!!

We loved hosting you and look forward to your return!

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.

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!

The location of the house just next the Backwash Beach is unbeatable. Chiky, the caretaker. and Pamela, the cleaning lady, are super helpful and nice. The setting of the kitchen with the bar is top. Also the communication with the owner, Sandy, was very friendly. As we know Matapalo pretty well and have stayed in other locations nearby we know certain standards. For what you pay the whole property needs to be renovated. The shower heads don't function properly, the towels are worn out, the bedsheets are out of syndicate material, the shutters falling apart. etc.

Hi Ariane, Thanks for the kind words about the location—and especially about Chiky and Pamela. They work incredibly hard and care deeply about making sure guests feel supported and at home. Following our conversations during and after your stay - I know we’ve already spoken with you about most of the concerns you mentioned - But since they’re now included here, I’ll just reiterate that we’ve addressed the majority of them and are actively in the process of updating linens, fixtures, and making additional repairs. We care deeply about our guests’ experiences and do our best to address concerns quickly—and in real time when it’s physically possible. As you know from being a homeowner here too, the elements can wear things down quickly, but we’re committed to ongoing improvements and keeping the house in even better shape than what you experienced. Wishing you all the best as you settle into the area.

The house is right in front of the sea, the sound of the sea is incredible, and it joins with wildlife. It is amazing to be able to see so many animals and to be able to have coffee in front of the sea in the mornings. The house is quite an experience to be able to live that wildlife. Chicky, who takes care of the property, is super attentive, very friendly and willing to help with whatever is necessary. Bring your food and everything you need because there is nothing nearby to buy.

La casa está justo al frente del mar, el sonido del mar es increíble que se une con la vida silvestre, es algo increíble poder ver tantos animales y poder tomar une café frente al mar por las mañanas. La casa es toda una experiencia para poder vivir esa vida silvestre. Chicky quien cuida la propiedad es súper atento, muy amable y anuente a ayudar en lo que sea necesario. Lleve su comida y todo lo necesario porque no hay nada cercano para comprar.

You and your friends are wonderful guests and you are invited back to stay with us any time!

This is our second time staying at the home. It’s absolutely incredible. The beach is never crowded and right at your doorstep. There’s so much to do from snorkeling to fishing to surfing to hiking. Or you can just lounge and do absolutely nothing, surrounded by the beauty of the jungle. It’s everything you could ask for in a jungle setting. Chicky the caretaker is great, very responsive & super friendly. We will be back again.

We stayed three days at Casa Arenosa and it was awesome. It's a truly beautiful home that could not be better located- right off the beach. I think we saw more wildlife at the house than we did at Corcovado! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a beach getaway.

We (me, my husband and two sones - 7 and 9 years old) stayed at Sandy’s beautiful house for 7 nights and loved it. The house is rustic and open air and you really feel the jungle all around you - from the crashing of the waves on the beach that is steps away, to the morning choir of parrots and monkeys in the garden. Cooking in the kitchen with nature all around was really special and just want we needed to disconnect from our otherwise busy lives. The housekeeper came every most days, and the house caretaker was amazing - checking in with us each day to make sure that everything was ok, and helping us organize great day trips from Corcovado National Park, to zip lining and waterfall hikes. There are a few places near by to get lunch/ dinner (Encanta La Vida, Martines, Lapa Rios) if you don’t want to cook all the time, and they also organized for someone to come and cook for us at home one night.  The beach is really beautiful - nothing beats having it on your doorstep.

Wow! Casa Arenosa was everything we hoped it would be and much more. The house itself is a wonderful 'open air' house with plenty of space for a family of four (2 adult 'kids' and 2 parents). It's very well equipped but what makes it so special is the location – on a private and secluded plot with beach to one side and rainforest to the other. We didn't need to travel far to see wildlife either. Scarlet Macaws were a daily presence in the garden as were Red lored Parrots, Agoutis, Anteaters, Capuchin and Spider Monkeys. Close by we came very close to a Sloth as well as the other two species of monkey found in Costa Rica (Howler and Squirrel). My son even saw an Ocelot though sadly the rest of us missed it. We were very well looked after by Chicky who lives next door. Laura cooked for us twice (highly recommended) and Jacko helped organise trips and restaurant reservations. We would love to come back.

If you want to visit the jungle but don’t want to totally rough it, this is the place for you!  We saw more wildlife here at the house than on any of our excursions. Lovely place.

The house is very beautiful and the location is perfect, the beach is very close with private access, we always have the assistance of the gardener, Felix, excellent person, very friendly. The internet access and the amount of solar power the house has is amazing. There's a lot of flora and fauna around and well cared for. A unique experience. the house is very well equipped, and the kitchen has the necessary implements for what you want to cook.

La casa es muy hermosa y la ubicación es perfecta, la playa esta muy cerca con acceso privado, siempre contamos con la asistencia del jardinero, Felix, excelente persona, muy amigable. Es increíble el acceso al internet y la cantidad de energía solar que tiene la casa. Hay mucha flora y fauna alrededor y muy cuidado. Una experiencia única. la casa esta muy bien equipada, y la cocina tiene los implementos necesarios para lo que desees cocinar.

The house is gorgeous! We had fantastic days  - the direct access to the sea was a dream with the children - we were either in the waves or in the plunge pool. Of course you are almost lonely in nature and the monkeys pass by and scream louder at night - you have to get used to it - it's a little paradise in nature with a little adventure! The property manager on site is helpful in all matters. Thank you for the wonderful break!

Das Haus liegt traumhaft! Wir hatten traumhafte Tage  - der direkte Zugang zum Meer war mit den Kindern ein Traum - wir waren entweder in den Wellen oder im Tauchbecken. Natürlich ist man fast einsam in der Natur und die Affen schauen vorbei und schreien Nachts mal lauter - daran muss man sich kurz gewöhnen - es ist ein kleines Paradies in der Natur mit ein klein wenig Abenteuer! Der Hausverwalter vor Ort ist hilfreich in allen Belangen. Danke für die wunderbare Auszeit!

Casa Arenosa is simply spectacular! A bit of a journey to reach, this beach house was well worth it. Our family stayed 5 days here and cannot recommend it enough for nature loving families who want to completely immerse into life in the rainforest. This was our 5th trip to Costa Rica and this home provided the perfect jumping off point to surf and explore Osa. The pictures don’t even do it justice, the home and location are beautiful! It’s on the most beautiful beach in the area. We saw countless monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, and even an ant eater all while cooling off in the plunge pool. Chilky, our house host was wonderful as well! So friendly and went out of his way to help us with any questions we had or tours we needed help with. The cleaning staff were also great, and did a great job considering this an open air home with natural elements, so it’s no easy task! Sandy, thank you for allowing us to experience Casa Arenosa…it will forever be one of our family’s favorite stays! Kathleen

Gorgeous house and area. It was everything described and even more. Our family loved it and will be back! The bay was like having your own private beach!

Beautiful private and open jungle house right on Backwash beach.  Large fridge and animal proof food storage plus fresh drinking water minimized trips to Puerto Jimenez for supplies. wonderful place, we will be back.  Thank you Sandy and 'Chilky' for a great & comfortable stay.

Casa Arenosa was fantastic.  The property was beautiful and well appointed.  Loved the separation of spaces!  Super fun house to entertain- with a lot great spaces for people to gather with cushy, comfortable outdoor furniture.  The plunge pool was a major highlight especially because it was in the high 80s and 90s the whole time we were in Matapalo.  Being directly on Backwash was so convenient.  We swam and watched surfers there everyday.  And for our family of beginner surfers, we took the trail that cuts directly from Backwash to Pan Dulce for easy back and forth to get the easier surf break.  It was perfect for our family.  We moved from one house in Matapalo to this one because it wasn't available the whole time and Chiky, the caretaker, made that very easy for us to do.  He had the property ready right away and we were able to move from one house to the other with no issues.  We will definitely be back!

A beautiful area and a house completely a part of the amazingly green natural surroundings. We choose this area for the wildlife and definitely exceeded our expectations - lots of monkeys swinging in the trees, a coati, sloth, scarlet macaws… Chiky led us on a hike and he is the nicest kindest man. The house worked well for our family of 5 and we had an amazing trip!

We love this jungle house at the beach! You have a front-row view of nature and animals all day, with a pristine beach in the backyard. This was our third stay in this home, but this was the first time we shared it with another family. The couple who stayed downstairs did not find the bedroom as comfortable and there is less privacy. However, this is an incredible place to be, and the caretaker is terrific. The home may work best for one family or just a couple.

This is a beautiful, spacious home. It’s location is literally a few steps from the beach with wildlife all around. The kitchen area is well stocked and has a professional gas stove. We slept upstairs and the bed was very comfortable. We really enjoyed our time at this amazing location. Sandy answered all of our questions, and was very helpful!

What a beautiful house and location surrounded by nature! It is very private yet you just walk in front of the trees in front of the house and there is a beautiful beach almost to yourself. Sleeping to the sound of cicadas and waves lulls you to sleep and then you wake to macaws and jungle sounds! We did see insects but surprisingly they don’t bite and some of them were actually interesting to see. Sandy was a wonderful host and very responsive. Chiky, the caregiver was incredibly helpful and so sweet. He took us on a nature walk where we saw 3 kinds of monkeys, a sloth and other animals! He also arranged a wonderful massage with Marcella which was one of the best we’ve ever had. The hardest part of the trip was leaving! Would definitely recommend!

Casa Arenosa was a gem. It is very private even though it was right on the most beautiful beach in Osa. The house was incredibly clean and maintained to very high standards. They clean every other day in order to keep it up that way due to the elements effecting an open-air house. Cheki the caretaker of the property could not be nicer and more helpful than he was. We were on our honeymoon or Luna de Miel, and he gave us plenty of privacy even though his house is close by. The house itself is beautiful and wonderfully thought out in its design and functionality. There is also a lot of pride and work that goes on to keep it in "as new" condition that it was. This house deserves a 10 out of 10 rating. My wife and I come to Costa Rica several times a year and have stayed at many Airbnb's throughout the last 10 years or so. Casa Arenosa is an exceptional home with great service. We can't say enough about it.

Casa Arenosa is beautiful, peaceful and in the perfect location in Osa. The caretaker and chef were both super helpful and accommodating. Sandy was really kind and ensured we had a wonderful stay. Highly recommend!

Beautiful and remote spot mixed with great house and incredible nature. Exactly what we were looking for.

Incredible place, our trip was amazing, enjoyed this piece of heaven. This place completely exceeded our expectations. if you are looking to immerse in nature, enjoy a really fun wave (right and empty) don't mind tucans, macaws, coatis, monkeys (many kinds), pavones. etc all over the place then go to this place. the care taker and cook are so nice, place is very clean and beautiful. the beach right infront of the house is the pretiest of the beaches around. 5 stars in all aspects! thanks! mario

super over priced the house and area is amazing but... the service in the house was poor... not extra kitchen paper, pots and fry pans old and dirty, the clean service lady was there only 1 day. not Ice in the fridge waiting us. not a single amenities in the bath or room (not repellent, not welcome package, others) Not assistance with tour information pre tour. We paid $2400 dollars for 4 nights ( $600 a night) I assume the service will be amazing.....and it was not.

Hi Alberto, I am sorry you had a disappointing stay at my house. We always strive to do our best. I appreciate your feedback so that we can make improvements. Thank you..I spoke with my team here to figure out what happened.  .HOUSEKEEPING: My housekeeper comes 4 days a week. On my listing, you'll notice that it says she comes once every three days.  She told me (and I confirmed it) that she came the morning you arrived, once while you were here and the day you left.  This schedule is normally great to keep the house tidy and clean.  However, my team told me it was extremely windy and rainy while you were here and that maybe the wind blew leaves on the deck and the open part of the house. So, perhaps that is why the normal cleaning schedule seemed unsatisfactory.   To remedy this situation, when my housekeeper is on her day off, if it is rainy and windy, my caretaker will stop by to sweep away the leaves. ...POTS & PANS: In addition, as for the pots and pans, I replace them every 6 months. However, because of the jungle humidity and the salt air from the ocean, they quickly look old because the nice finish fades away.  I trust they were clean though because my housekeeper is a really hard worker - but I understand that they may look "dirty" because they are faded. My caretaker told me that he thought you all may be chefs because the food you made looked and smelled delicious. So, if you are a chef, I would really love your advice...What kind of pots and pans do you think would hold up to the kind of weather we have here? I have tried so many different kinds.... but they all get destroyed looking so quickly! If you have. a recommendation, I'd really appreciate it!  ....WELCOME BASKET: I'm not sure you are aware - there are 3 levels of AirBnB's you can rent.... Classic, Plus and Lux. We are in the classic category and AirBnB doesn't even offer the other options in our area...I believe it's because they know how remote we are and how difficult it would be to provide welcome baskets to guests. .... I want you to know that we really try to make guests feel welcome. We make the space look beautiful with flowers and greenery in vases. And I messaged you before you arrived to wish you a good trip.  .... Above all, my property caretaker, Chiky, is the kindest, most friendly guy around and takes very good care of our guests. .... I trust he made you feel welcome even if we did not have a welcome basket waiting for you. .... However, I really do appreciate your thoughts on this and I am thinking of more ways I can make guests feel welcome. Thank you. ... .BOOKING TOURS: For tour information, the reason I referred you to Osa Tropical is because I want to support our local business owners and not take business away from them. .... I always refer people to Osa Tropical if they want to book tours in advance or to ask Chiky to book them once they are here. The reason is because they make a small commission for every referral. I do not feel good taking this opportunity to earn some extra money away from them. I hope you can understand.. Toiletries and Basic Essentials: As for providing the basic essentials: I am honestly very surprised to read that there was not shampoo, and essentials like paper towels in the kitchen. We have giant refillable shampoo/conditioner bottles that are always in the bathrooms. I do not know why they were not there when you arrived. .... We have extra stock on hand (including insect repellent and sunscreen if guests forget to bring their own) so if something is low or empty....and my caretaker or housekeeper did not notice it... please feel free to ask them. ..... If you let Chiky know, he can take care of all of those things. I AM ALSO AVAILABLE TO HELP: Just email me. If there is something that you are unhappy with, let me know and I will do my best to resolve the issue. ..... Our hope is that every guest at Casa Arenosa has an amazing time here. .... The Osa is the most magical place and we want to share the joy with you!

One of the best houses on the beach in Matapalo for sure! This truly is a magical place. The caretaker was one of the best guys ever as well. He was super helpful with all of our needs! I highly recommend staying here!

We loved our week at Casa Arenosa!  It is remote and beautiful, nestled in the jungle with an open air layout. The beach is gorgeous and has a fun surf break on the right conditions.  The small pool was great for our boys (ages 4 and 6) to play in, and for the adults to cool off.   There was tons of wildlife right outside our doorstep!  The house is open and doesn't have windows, but the beds have nets and wonderful built in fans, so mosquitoes and warm nights weren't an issue.  With limited food options in Matapalo, we prepared most meals at home in the wonderful open air kitchen.  Chicky, the caretaker was super helpful throughout our stay.  He took us on a guided nature walk in the area, and Laura cooked a few dinners for us and kept everything clean.  They made sure we were comfortable and had all our questions answered, without being intrusive.  This is a wonderful place to unplug, immerse yourself in nature and enjoy life's simple pleasures!

Swiss Family Robinson! Beautiful remote house on the beach! Perfect for the family who wants to get away from it all in a remote location. A few things to note: 1) Remote means remote. The house is not in Puerto Jimenez. It is 40-45 mins from PJ, on a dirt road. You must have a 4x4 for the road. The last 5-7 mins to the house are impossible without 4 wheel drive. You know you are on the right road to the house when you pull into the road marked for the Encanta La Vida & drop into a pothole that will almost smash the front end of your car off. 2) This road to the house makes sense, but we still drove off it & got lost. 3) Bring all provisions! Shop in PJ beforehand! Remember spices, remember everything. It’s 1.5 hours 2 store & back. 4) No A/C, it’s hot! But you want remote! Mosquito nets kind of work. 5) In case you forget - Check out at 11:00. Chiquy will text you. Laura will come tell you again. Laura will then escort you to your car at 11:00. Time 2 leave remote!

Casa Arenosa is paradise found. We spent an entire week here with our three kids (10,8,6) and loved every minute. This is the best location in the area, steps away from Backwash Beach, the nicest beach around. The perfect sandy beach for lounging and swimming, though it can get a little rough for non-swimmers, though our kids had no problems. Chicly and Laura the housekeepers are amazing. Laura is a fantastic cook and keeps the home in perfect shape. Beds are nicely made and clean. Chicly is super friendly and goes out of his way to make sure you have everything you need. He even took time to guide us on a hike to a waterfall. We hope to be back sooner than later. Just amazing.

Everything we needed and more. A beautiful and comfortable place. Secluded and private paradise. It was nice to be in a place where the earth and surrounding were as important as your comfort and convenience, from the rainwater filled pool to the solar power and everything in between. When can we get back??

What a magical place. We're now a couple weeks back from our trip to CR, and as some parts are fading from memory, Sandy's place in Osa will be the cover of the book that we'll remember forever. As someone else said, it's the perfect blend between indoor/outdoor living - we could close the bedroom at night or keep the shutters open. And the nature is right there; monkeys jumping in trees over your car, beautiful birds in the yard; a stunning beach just a short path away (so close you hear it); howler monkey wakeup calls; outdoor shower experience while still private; the whole thing was exactly what we wanted. Most of the drive from PJ is just a dusty road, but the last mile to the house requires a 4x4. Bugs weren't bad for us (Feb.) but do exist; if you need to be warned about those, then maybe Costa Rica isn't for you. Chiky and Laura were wonderful; Chiky took us on a hike, had us laughing our whole trip, and is an all around great guy. Laura was very kind too, we loved them both.

The house is amazing. Super comfortable, very well equipped and located on a paradisiacal beach. Very helpful and attentive staff. We had an unforgettable vacation.

La casa es Increíble. Super cómoda, muy bien equipada y ubicada sobre una playa paradisiaca. El personal muy servicial y atento. Pasamos unas vacaciones inolvidables.

actually this place cannot be considered...a piece of paradise on earth...we will come back!!

eigentlich kann dieser ort nicht in worte gefasst werden...ein stück paradies auf erden...wir werden wiederkommen!!

Thx Sandy! Place is fantastic and setting better, staff was great.  Hope to be back soon.

Sandy's place is magical and always a delightful stay!

This is my second stay at Sandy's home.  And it did not disappoint.  The location is epic and the home is fantastic.  Perfect surf spot!

Can't beat the location. Really nice caretakers. Great setup. House is just in modest disrepair. Be prepared to live with the bugs and animals :)

Hello Eli, Thank you for your feedback. We strive to make our home as wonderful as possible for our guests.   We apologize if it was not up to par... This past year, like many people, we have not been able to travel as we usually do so that we can personally oversee maintenance on the house....  My husband is flying down there to attend to matters and make sure the house is beautiful.  Thank you.

Casa Arenosa was the perfect spot to stay in Matapalo for our family. Great location right on the beach (great surf spot if there is swell) and was the perfect mix of indoor/outdoor living. Place was paradise and we wish we could have stayed longer.

We really enjoyed our stay in this very comfortable house on a great location and we were very good taken care of by Chilky. We definitely would love to stay there again.

The place is beautiful, beach is for surfing not swimming. Chiky  and Laura are amazing, will stay at this place again

Great location ! Beautiful beach and jungle !

We stayed at Casa Arenosa last week and what an incredible experience.  We were visiting the Osa Peninsula for a wedding at Encanta La Vida on 1/8/20 and Casa Arenosa was the perfect accommodations.  We loved that we were just steps from the beach and a 5 minute walk to the festivities at the lodge.  The master bedroom was very comfortable and the outdoor kitchen and living room with hammocks, sofas and plunge pool were perfect for the hotter climate.  We spent many hours relaxing, listening to the surf and animals.  We had a few visits from a group of white faced monkeys, lounging and eating from the trees.  Two rainbow macaws seem to live near the beach as we saw them daily.  Spider monkeys were often seen along our walk from Encanto La Vida.  Such fun times!  We hope to visit again!  Pura Vida!

All I can say is this place will blow your mind!  The caretakers, Chiiky and Laura, are wonderful hosts.  Sandy (the owner) was easy to communicate with before the trip.  All amenities are well thought out.  The layout of the house is perfect with an open kitchen, dining area and bedrooms with the beach in your backyard.  Thank you so much for letting us stay at your house!

Me and my family absolutely enjoyed our stay at Casa Arenosa. We knew this was going to be a nice house but we didn’t know how truly beautiful it was. The outdoor kitchen was gorgeous and became one of our favorite places to hangout whenever we weren’t hiking or sitting at the beach. Also loved the outdoor showers. This property was full of wildlife. Monkeys, macaws, and so many different animals would come by throughout the day. We started calling the tree in the backyard “the Tree of Life” because of how much wildlife came in to feed off of the tree. The pool was perfect at any time of the day and we loved being 10 steps away from the beach. Chiky and Laura were also amazing, the house was always clean! We absolutely love this place, and definitely the right place for me and my family (and any family). I can not recommend it enough. It was just so magical. Thank you so much for letting us stay here, hopefully we get a chance to go back someday!

My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at Casa Arenosa -- a perfect costa rican paradise. we can't wait to come back ! perfect beach location, clean,  comfortable! with the best outdoor kitchen

Casa Arenosa is in the heart of Matapalo and backwash bay, a great location in ths area. The house is very nice, yet has the open view of the jungle. The splash pool is particularly welcome after a long hike or day at the beach. You will not be disappointed!

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