Experience jungle serenity in this stylish 3BR Costa Rican home on 105 acres of private reserve, with stunning volcano views, wildlife, nature trails, and a luxurious pool.
Welcome to the Jungle
Experience authentic jungle living in this stylish and distinctive jungle compound. Start your day with breathtaking sunrises, fresh Costa Rican coffee, and the natural sounds of howler monkeys and tropical birds. Unlike crowded parks, this 105-acre private reserve and cattle ranch offers nature trails, lakes, a river, and abundant wildlife for your enjoyment.
Daily basic housekeeping, tour planning, and breakfast are included.
The Space
Casa Cielo Jungle House is a unique vacation rental that provides daily breakfast featuring a small menu of local dishes alongside some North American favorites. Breakfast is served with fresh fruit, Costa Rican coffee, and tea. Included services also cover basic daily housekeeping, trash collection, and toiletry replenishment.
Additional onsite services and tours include:
- Private nature trails
- Tree climbing adventure tours
- Private transportation
- Cooking and private chef services
- Tour and activity planning
- Masseuse services
- Event planning
The compound consists of two lodging options: the main house (Casa Cielo Jungle House) and the Casita Loft. It can accommodate up to 14 guests depending on group composition. Smaller groups of six or fewer can rent the main house alone at a reduced nightly rate.
Main House
The main house is a modern, two-story home with three bedrooms and four bathrooms. It features:
- A spacious outdoor garden with a swimming pool and entertainment area
- Poolside rancho with a service bar, refrigerator, and seating perfect for relaxing by the pool
Built during the early COVID-19 pandemic, the home incorporates unique design elements focused on safety, security, and functionality, nestled alongside a jungle corridor. The open layout creates a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience, highlighted by large barn doors on both sides of the main level that connect the house and gardens.
Wood details, cabinets, and furniture inside and out are crafted from teak and native cedar harvested sustainably from the reserve. Using local materials and sustainability is a core principle of all projects on the property.
Main Floor
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Pool-view outdoor deck with a large dining table
- Shared full bathroom
- Large private bedroom with a king-size bed overlooking the pool
- Laundry room with supplied detergent
- Outdoor mudroom for cleaning boots and muddy clothes, equipped with drying lines and boot racks
A transition room with seating and stair access leads to the second floor.
Second Floor
- Large great room with TV and ample lounging space
- Double glass doors open to an observation deck and gangways, ideal for sunrise and sunset views of Arenal and Tenorio volcanoes
- Surrounding glass windows and open concept offer a treetop living experience
Bedrooms on this level include:
- Spacious master bedroom with king-size bed, private bathroom featuring a partially outdoor shower, and walk-in closet
- Additional bedroom with queen-size bed, separate shared full bathroom with partially outdoor shower, and sliding door access to the exterior gangway
Casita Loft
The Casita is a recent addition located next to the main house. This single-story building includes:
- Large living area with kitchenette
- Main bedroom with king-size bed
- Loft with two queen-size beds
- Small full bathroom
Designed to accommodate a small family comfortably.
Grounds and Outdoor Features
The gardens surrounding the house showcase a variety of fruit trees and tropical plants. Near the reserve entrance, you can observe horses grazing in open pastures.
Pathways leading to the pool area are lined with tropical foliage, ferns, and colorful ground cover. The pool decks offer multiple seating areas for relaxation. The main pergola is equipped with:
- Gas barbecue
- Service sink
- Refrigerator
- Bluetooth-compatible speakers for music enjoyment
The lower deck features a shallow catch pool ideal for children and an outdoor shower. Adjacent to the pool is an avocado testing orchard with over 50 trees representing more than 12 varieties. This orchard helps determine which avocado types will be planted across the farm in future years. Although there is no harvest yet, the first crop is expected next year.
In front of the two lodging units is a milking corral where guests can milk cows and interact with baby calves each morning. Visitors are welcome to assist with ranch activities and are often invited to help as farmhands.
Location and Reserve
Casa Cielo is situated within the 105-acre Cielo Ranch Reserve, a private nature reserve and cattle ranch developed over 15 years. Originally an old dairy farm purchased in 2006, the property has been reforested with over 12,000 teak, mountain almond, and native trees, creating a thriving habitat for wildlife.
Common animals on the reserve include:
- Three monkey species: howler, white-faced, and spider monkeys
- Wild pigs
- Anteaters
- Various birds such as potoo owls, toucans, motmots, great curassows, and great green macaws (which favor the mountain almond trees)
The reserve features a well-maintained access road and private hiking trails that pass through forests, lake restoration areas, and along the Pataste River. These trails are exclusively for guests, ensuring minimal disturbance to wildlife compared to crowded national parks.
Guests interested in hiking can access trailheads and reserve roads just steps away. For safety reasons, guests are asked to notify the hosts before embarking on hikes.
Guest Access
Visitors have full access to the reserve's nature trails. Upon arrival, guests receive a map and a brief overview of safety guidelines and trail etiquette. Additional information is available in the house book.
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Recent Reviews
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Allison
4 months ago
Our stay at Paul’s place was the best part of our trip! The house is beautiful, the kids loved the pool, the food at Rosita’s on site was delicious, and you are immersed in nature. Paul was very responsive to questions and he planned and booked all our activities based on our preferences. The house is a bit of a drive to most activities, but we wanted the privacy and it was well worth it. We definitely recommend staying at Paul’s place.
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Marni
5 months ago
Absolutely no possible way we could have had a better experience. We were a group that of 8 -four 20 something’s and four 60 something’s- celebrating a belated 60th and an exciting 25th. Paul and Rosie made us feel at home and welcome -starting from a warm welcome, mornings complete with delicious breakfast and daily scheduled adventures Better than great hosts -we left feeling like we had new friends. Don’t miss a tour of Casa Cielo Reserve - once in a life time. Thank you Paul and Rosie for sharing your special place for our amazing family adventure and making it absolutely effortless
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Evan
5 months ago
We recently stayed at Casa Cielo with a multi-generational family group of 12 people- this was the best Airbnb experience we have had. I would have thought it would be impossible for Paul and Rosie and their place to live up to the perfect reviews but they do so and more. The home is amazing, the grounds are beautiful, the pool is wonderful and on top of that Rosie’s food is outstanding and Paul is incredibly helpful with booking, directions and advice throughout. Paul helped us make some tour bookings which made the process smooth, and the highlight of the trip for many of us was the paid ranch tour where we got to see the reforestation project, teak forest, learn about the local flora and fauna and then enjoyed learning to press sugarcane followed by a delicious lunch. Would recommend. If you are staying in this area with a large-ish group then you should not hesitate in booking this place.
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Holly
6 months ago
Our kids said this was their favorite home we stayed at in Costa Rica, and we agreed. Two nights wasn’t enough. The home was beautiful, their home restaurant was an amazing touch with delicious food, and they were extremely helpful. They took us on a tour of their property, let our kids help with milking, etc. Fabulous experience- couldn’t recommend a stay there more.
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Ben
7 months ago
This property is beyond incredible. The Jungle House offers serene privacy, beautiful accommodations, and the option to add full‑service resort elements if you want them. The hiking trails are accessible for all ages, and we saw sloths, howler monkeys, and countless birds — even parrots — right on the property. Watching monkeys play in the trees during breakfast is something we’ll treasure forever. Rosita’s meals were outstanding, from fresh fruit and pressed juices to thoughtful dinners with gluten‑free and vegan options. Paul’s planning was flawless — from VIP access to attractions to parking, sights, and local restaurant recommendations, every detail was seamless and made our stay even more special. The home is immaculate and perfectly located, with La Fortuna’s attractions just a beautiful 30–40 minute drive away. We truly wish we were still there. Book this place; you will be blown away. Activities: Ranch Tour - Zip Lines/Hanging Bridges - Hot Springs - Poolside Massage- ATV's.
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Brad
8 months ago
Our party of 6 had an incredible stay here! The location was a drive from the airport, but absolutely worth it. The views were great, totally secluded, and Paul and Rosita are amazing hosts. Paul helped us with activities, and we ate breakfast and dinner at Rosita’s every day. I had to tell Paul he is basically the guy from the old Dos Equis ads “the most interesting man in the world”. He taught us so much about the trees, birds, animals, and everything that happens on the property. He is really an expert on all things Costa Rica! Nice to have help planning drives and things to see along the way to where we were going. This was our first trip to Costa Rica but certainly not our last, and hopefully we will be back at this property one day!
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Kari
11 months ago
I cannot say enough - Paul and Rosita are sweet, generous, fun, helpful hosts. The place is gorgeous. Rosita is a fabulous chef and Paul makes a mean apple pie! We loved everything about this stay.
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Diamelly
1 year ago
Came here for a bachelorette trip with me and my friends all I can say was this place was absolutely beautiful. I wish I could post some pictures to share with everyone how beautiful this Airbnb was from the views, to the sounds of the nature surrounding us. the restaurant on site,was absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to come back and show the rest of my family and soon to be husband this amazing place.
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Eleisha
1 year ago
Gorgeous location, we loved the views from the balconies and porches! It's very private and there's lots of wildlife surrounding the house. Paul was very helpful and we loved the food Rosy made us. They were very accommodating and helpful, even with last minute food requests. Our kids kept saying they wished we could stay longer! They enjoyed being able to milk the cow, swimming in the pool, and exploring the grounds. We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend!
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Erin
1 year ago
We enjoyed our time at Paul and Rosy's! It is such a beautiful spot. You are surrounded by lush gardens and incredible nature. We traveled with 4 teens, 2 boys and 2 girls. They had so much fun exploring the land and swimming in the pool. Be sure to stay a day at the place to truly relax and enjoy the space. Paul even took the boys out to one of the lakes on his place for fishing. They caught some fun things in the morning. It was nice to be able to do laundry after our daily excursions. We had a medical issue during our stay and Paul took care of us. One of the best parts of our stay was the food at Rosita's. It's like your very own private restaurant with the most delicious food. They even had a cake for one of our birthdays. One of the teens is a pretty picky eater and never had any trouble. You won't regret staying here.
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