This home offers privacy and comfort in an extraordinary jungle setting. Take in breathtaking views of Costa Rica’s natural wildlife from the patio. Located in the heart of Cabo Matapalo on Backwash Bay. The space Las Almendras is a rental property on the Southern tip of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. The home offers privacy and comfort in an extraordinary jungle setting. Take in breathtaking views of Costa Rica’s natural wildlife from the patio. This two-acre property rises gradually from Backwash Beach and stretches across a section of lush tropical gardens backing up to a mountainside draped in abundant rainforest. The home is situated at the base of the mountain, approximately 40 meters above the water and 150 yards from the sand. There is a peekaboo view of the water through the palms and almond trees. The open-air design of the home takes advantage of both mountain and ocean breezes throughout the day. The house design optimizes outdoor living space. The pool deck is located in front of the kitchen, which is adjacent to the main living space. There are two bedrooms, each with their own sitting area, and full bathroom. In front of the bedrooms is a large covered patio that consists of a dining area and living room. Just off the patio is another open-air deck tucked against the hillside and surrounded by foliage for shade. Throughout the booking process, you will work with a full time property manager. The property manager is able to assist with travel arrangements and answer any questions you might have. Once you arrive, they will provide a concierge service assisting with tours and providing information about the area. A cleaning service is provided every 3 days and is included in the stay. There is also a 24hr onsite caretaker that can handle maintenance issues during your stay. Las Almendras is perfect for couples or a small family looking for adventure and relaxation in a remote jungle setting. Guest access Full access to the entire home.

## The Space

Las Almendras is a rental home located on the southern tip of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, in the heart of Cabo Matapalo on Backwash Bay. This two-acre property gently slopes from Backwash Beach and features lush tropical gardens that back onto a mountainside covered in dense rainforest.

The house sits at the mountain’s base, about 40 meters above the water and roughly 150 yards from the sandy shore. Through the palms and almond trees, there is a partial view of the ocean. The open-air design maximizes natural mountain and ocean breezes throughout the day, enhancing the outdoor living experience.

The home includes:

- Two bedrooms, each with a private sitting area and a full bathroom
- A large covered patio in front of the bedrooms with a dining area and living room
- An open-air deck adjacent to the hillside, surrounded by foliage for natural shade
- A pool deck located in front of the kitchen, which connects to the main living space

## Location

Situated in an extraordinary jungle environment, the property offers privacy and comfort while allowing guests to enjoy stunning views of Costa Rica’s native wildlife from the patio.

## Amenities and Services

Guests receive full access to the entire home. The property includes:

- A full-time property manager available throughout the booking process to assist with travel arrangements and answer questions
- Concierge services upon arrival to help with tours and provide local information
- Cleaning service every three days, included with the stay
- A 24-hour onsite caretaker available to address maintenance issues during your visit

## Ideal For

Las Almendras is well-suited for couples or small families seeking a blend of adventure and relaxation in a secluded jungle setting.

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This house is in the jungle but has a nice grass clearing in front. The place is outdoor/ indoor style living. Completely open air. The mosquitoes are surprisingly not as bad as expected but.... the only place to get away is the pool and inside the mosquito net. If your not used to this style of living, it could be rough. This family loved the natural aspect of this place. No AC but the fans kept us cool at night. We totally recommend this place to the adventurous family our couple.

I love this home. Can’t say enough about the space, the nature, and the lovely family that looks after it and is willing to help. This was my second time here and will be back.

Pretty place with a lovely jungle/ garden. Location is fantastic. The property staff were so kind and helpful especially Alfredo.

What an amazing property!  This is why we keep coming back.  Gretchen is a great host, along with all the other support staff at the property.

My wife grew up in Matapalo so we were looking for the full jungle experience but still be comfortable. Our place was up on the hill with a big grass yard but we were still surrounded by nature. The cleaners came in the middle of our stay & provided fresh bedding & towels. This place exceeded our expectations and we would love to come back!

Second time renting this beautiful home. Las Almendra, Gretchen and the staff never disappoint. Fishing with local Captain Jose was great. Landed an 80 lb. tuna and three sails. Did a road trip to Ave Azul de Osa to visit Patrick. Very informative guy! Wish we could have stayed longer, Gretchen.  Will return, leave the light on for us, LOL

I loved this place and Gretchen is sweet. Coming back for sure!

Amazing!  Such a beautiful property in a beautiful area.  Gretchen was responsive.

The house was everything I wanted for our Osa experience. I have spent a fair amount of time in the Osa but this was the first time I rented a home.   It was perfect. Already eyeing it for next year.

We love Matapalo, and loved the location of this spot! Gretchen was really helpful and easy to communicate with, and we will very likely return!

Beautiful home true to the photos in an exceptional setting. Very close to surf spots. Monkeys and parrots can be seen in the garden. Gretchen was very available and very good advice for surf lessons and activities (dolphins and snorkeling). The only slight downside we didn't understand that the house was part of a set of houses. You may be helpful to specify the number. This makes the experience a little less Jungle. That being said, the house remains superb and well isolated from the others. We had a great time. Thank you Gretchen.

Superbe maison fidèle aux photos dans un cadre exceptionnel. Très proche des spots de surf. On peut observer en autre des singes et des perroquets dans le jardin. Gretchen a été très disponible et de très bon conseil pour les cours de surf et les activités (dolphins and snorkelling). Seul léger bémol, nous n’avions pas compris que la maison faisait partie d’un ensemble de maisons. Peut-être utile d’en préciser le nombre. Cela rend l’expérience un peu moins Jungle. Cela étant la maison reste superbe et bien isolée des autres. Nous avons passé un superbe séjour. Merci Gretchen.

The house is right in front of backwash bay, you can hear the waves crashing! It was super clean and I like the set up with the outdoor kitchen and two identical bedrooms. This is an indoor outdoor place, there are no windows or screens and plenty of bugs…as to be expected in the jungle!! But there are mosquito nets over the beds. Just so you know! But it’s like that everywhere in Matapalo in my experience. We saw monkeys everyday!

We absolutely loved this little piece of paradise, right on the main surf breaks, with all the local animals and birds all around us. Highly recommend it - we will definitely be back again soon!

This is a wonderful home for nature lovers who want to relax. The amount of wildlife you can observe from the patio is unbelievable and you can walk to beautiful beaches. The kitchen is as well stocked with cookware as any home I’ve rented, which was a great benefit. Leondro and his wife are incredible care takers who made us feel like family and Gretchen is wonderful and extremely response to any concerns or question. In short, this is a wonderfully relaxing vacation spot.

I can't say enough good things about Casa Almendras. There are so many things that make it special. Highlights: - Maritza & Leandro are the absolute BEST. So kind, so friendly, so accommodating. - The cleaning staff is top-notch as well. Antonio, Isabella, everyone is fantastic. - Gretchen welcomed us and had great recommendations. - The dip pool was lovely for cooling off. - The open-air arrangements let plenty of breeze through but it still felt very private. - The kitchen was well-stocked with all of the amenities for cooking that we needed (and we love to cook, so this was a must!) - Comfy beds Things to note: - It is highly recommended to bring a water filter - The plumbing's septic can sometimes release gas and be a bit stinky, but that's not uncommon for off-grid setups. Just something to be aware of if you're not used to that sort of thing... - You will have insects of all kinds everywhere. Again, not something that bothered us since we wanted that "one-with-nature-feel"

Was perfect for our family. Papa surfed till he couldn’t paddle anymore.. then surfed a bit more. The boys paddled around and splashed in the pool for hours with the monkeys, macaws and more! Mama blissed out on the yoga mat and exploring the jungle. We all felt supreme gratitude for the care we were under.. both on the grounds/cabins and for the ladies who prepared our meals! Couldn’t have been better!!

This was a great place to stay for access to excellent surf & mind-blowing flora & fauna.  Beautiful and serene.  Beaches can be intimidating for folks less comfortable with the ocean.  There are hikes to waterfalls in walking distance, and a trip to Corcovado is well worth it.  Gretchen was a great host, and gave excellent advice/recommendations, and really went above and beyond with timely communication.  Chon, who drove us to and from P Jimenez, was lovely and informative.  Leandro & Maria & Antonio & Isabelle and the others who care for the property were a pleasure to chat with.  We saw tons of wildlife, too.  Would recommend leaving bedroom doors closed with lights out to minimize the critter traffic;). LOVE!

We have stayed at several homes in Cabo Matapalo and this is our favorite. Beautiful setting with helpful caretakers and a nice dipping pool. This is a great spot for those that love living with nature (literally). The open design means that you will have small creatures in your bedroom and bathroom but that is what makes this home special. We will be back.

Beautiful home in a perfect location. Beach access was incredible to three fantastic spots. Caretakers were extremely accommodating to any needs. Highly recommend!

Wow, what an incredible place! Located a few minutes walk from Backwash Bay, we enjoyed the spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, pizotes, and various other wildlife that we saw right from the house! Great spot for those who love to surf and want to immerse themselves into nature. We will be back!

Casa Almendra was absolutely wonderful. We travel Costa Rica 3 to 4 times a year for the last 6 years and stay at many different homes in the Costa Ballena area however this was our first trip to the tip of Osa peninsula. This area of Costa Rica is undeniably breathtaking in its raw beauty and wildlife and Casa Almendra is the perfect home to experience it all. The wildlife seen from the property is incredible with spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, and many other animals passing through the property daily. The beach is a short walk down the driveway to a beautiful, picturesque cove, Backwash Beach. Gretchen was super with great communication and advice. The house was immaculately clean and very detailed. The property was manicured and landscaped wonderfully to separate the home from the jungle. This is a product of the superb caretaking from Leandro and Martiza. We had stayed at many wonderful Airbnb homes throughout the country however this was the best experience we ever had.

Although there are lots of wonderful things about this property, overall we were disappointed. We felt the house was not comfortable and didn’t meet our expectations.

What a beautiful piece of property with lots of wildlife nearby. Easy access to beach and great walks. Very remote area but we knew that going in.

Outdoor type of home, very rustic adventure but so pretty and worth it!

This place lives up to the hype! It's an absolutely amazing space, and is very comfortable and feels simultaneously luxurious and rugged. We spent several nights here, and each day we were able to do a distinct adventure using Gretchen's provided resources - we even walked to our surfing lessons from the house. The place is close enough to Puerto Jimenez to have relatively easy access to provisions, but far enough away to feel like you are off the grid. Every day we heard and saw countless wildlife from the soaking pool, including howler and spider monkeys, coatis, and scarlet macaws. We laughed during one of our guided wildlife hikes because we had already seen a lot of the wildlife from the front porch of our space. My wife did yoga on the wooden deck with the provided yoga mats and had a really wonderful time meditating with the sounds of the jungle all around. A few notes: The place truly is rugged and open air - you will have a small amount of insects and lizards in the home with you. We thought it was super cool, and it didn't bug us at all especially with the netting over the beds, but you may not think the same. You will need a high clearance vehicle to make it to the home. A lot of places will comment that you "need a 4x4 with high clearance to navigate in Costa Rica" and then just be overhyped, but you will absolutely need something a little raised to get to the space happily. The shower is either scalding hot or cool. We thought the cool was really nice after a day in the hot sun for a majority of the trip, but we were kind of bummed after our first day of travelling after hours in a plane and on the road that we couldn't have a temperature-controlled shower. But again, not a big deal for later because you will enjoy the cool of the shower during your stay. Overall, highly recommend this space!

Quality property in every aspect- the house has a cast iron frying pan- nothing more needs to be said! I liked the kitchen area, grill, secure food storage and freezer.  Very comfortable beds and porch furniture.  Near the best beaches of Matapalo and the wildlife visits you. Friendly caretakers, we loved it

We enjoyed our stay in the Osa a lot. The place is just across from the beach on a community with other houses but still feels secluded. The house itself worked great for 2 couples as it is more two studios next to each other rather than a big house. The outdoor space was a great place to relax and watch the birds. The bedroom area and bed were kind of small (a little smaller than a double) and only accessible from one side which is abit disappointing for the price of the stay. The staff were really friendly and the place was nicely clean. Beautiful area.

Beautiful home for those who love the outdoors! It’s elegant yet rustic and the regular visits by macaws and monkeys make the house extra special. We will be back!

This place is EVEN cooler than the photos allow. Abundant wildlife can be viewed right from the pool and patio - scarlet macaws, monkeys, toucans, and so much more. Fantastic outdoor kitchen, refreshing pool, wall fans and mosquito netting for peaceful sleep, super kind property manager and groundskeepers. Our family stayed in four different properties on our recent 12-day trip. We all agreed that we would come right back here every time! Highly (highly) recommended. Quick note: the property does have pool and bath towels. But do bring separate beach towels, if you plan on beaching.

This jungle home was a beautiful retreat for my family of 5. We were greeted with squirrel monkeys the day we arrived. Scarlet macaws lived in one of the trees on the property. White face monkeys came and were definitely scary. If they start to climb the trees don’t encourage them by watching. Ignore them because they will definitely come in and climb up the whole roof and railings looking for food. It definitely represented the jungle house as it’s stated in Booking.com. Later in the week we spotted the spider monkeys but no howlers😞 The place was gorgeous. Loved all the personal touches of the flora arrangements in the house. The open windows, the clay white walls and beautiful decor to give the home a personal Costa Rican feel. The kitchen was detached from the house which is not your normal kitchen in a rental. That I needed to get use too and the refrigerator was in a built in shed. Still very personal the lay out of the kitchen/bar giving it a very homey feel to the whole place. The value of the house was unbeatable. Worth every penny. Throughout the week we ended up enjoying the personal one person jacuzzi pool. Not your standard pool size so prepare for that. But still could accommodate 5 people in there comfortably like a jacuzzi would. Came in perfect on those hot days there. We’d come back again! Gretchen was very helpful communicating to use throughout the process of arrival and departure. Matapalo is a hidden gem in Costa Rica and famous for its waves hence backwash Bay Area. So be prepared to have a four wheeler rental to get here. Wish we could have had ac but hey your in the tropics for a reason.

Great house. Great location. Very clean good internet. Lots of amenities.

Good base for exploring Cabo Matapalo. The house is very well located - just steps to back wash beach from the end of the driveway and within easy walking to pan dulce and matapalo beaches. House is up a small hill/driveway from the beach. Small plunge pool great for cooling off and a good size for young kids. Brought our mountain bike and enjoyed exploring the area on two wheels. Keep in mind that the house is very “open concept”. The kitchen, dining table and spacious common space are all outside under a covered deck. Bed rooms and bathrooms have windows but no glass or screens (very few mosquitos to worry about, but there are nets for the beds if you want). It’s great if you want to feel close to nature (eg lots of bird, monkey and insect sounds) but some people might not like being exposed to the elements all the time. The stars at night are incredible. Wifi works well (keep in mind it’s a remote area so there may be some uncontrollable outages), there is some mobile coverage if you have a kolbi SIM card. 4x4 is a must for the roads. Gretchen and the on-site caretakers were very responsive and helpful. Pollo’s surf school can equip you for the waves and there are a couple of bar/restaurant options nearby (Martina’s and Encanta La Vida). Osa is a beautiful spot and well worth the trip.

A+ on everything. Full agreement with all other guess comments. Would highly recommand !

I didn't quite realize from the photos and such the location and privacy of this home. it's a amazing home of your reading this just book it you won't be sorry.

Our family had a wonderful stay at this jungle retreat for over a week.  The home is very comfortable and has all the amenities needed for a perfect vacation.  The plunge pool was wonderful!  We were visited by the spider monkeys every day moving through the trees in the yard.  The howler monkeys welcomed each morning at dawn. And the toucan closed the day as he sang into the sky.  Each day we met a new jungle creature, lots of wildlife,  big and small.   This may not be an ideal house for those individuals who do not embrace the wild creatures that may move through the house.  We actually loved that we were part of the jungle and not separated from the sounds and wildlife.  The mosquito net over the beds worked well, although nearly no mosquitoes, and the fan over the beds kept us cool.

A beautiful and wild jungle retreat! This Airbnb is the perfect place to stay while visiting the Osa Pen. Maria and Gretchen were lovely hosts making sure our needs were met. My favorite part was being walking distance to a remote beach and watching the wildlife from the dipping pool. We were greeted every morning by the monkeys and in the afternoon saw a flock of toucans in the trees. Bring your binoculars! The property is well maintained and the home is sparkling clean. The kitchen came equipped with all the right cooking essentials. I loved the yoga deck, and that mats were provided! Just note; that the home is an open air, so you will see a fair share of critters. We felt completely safe and the mosquito net provided protection at night. It’s a real gem! Enjoy!

This is one of my best experiences on AirBnb. Great communication and up front details really helped us to be properly prepared. The property is magical! Scarlet macaws in the tree jut in from of the living area. I took my first surf lesson at Playa Pan Dulce which is walking distance and it was the perfect spot. I got at least 10 good rides my first time out. We ate dinner one night at Lapa Rios which is a short drive away. This is a super beautiful property and serves outstanding food. On the pricey side at $55 each but I thought well worth it. Maria met us when we arrived and Gretchen visited later in the week. Both were super nice. I would recommend this property to those who want to be connected to the earth and live an active lifestyle. Oh...dipping pool was a huge plus. No AC, so we just dipped if we got a little warm. Pura vida!

The home was amazing.  We took both homes on the massive property for 4 families (7 adults and 9 children).  More than enough room for all of us.  Dinners prepared by a local lady that were spectacular.  Wildlife on the property. The on-site couple that maintained the housekeeping and landscaping were wonderful.  We are coming back again next year.  And Gretchen has great advice and local tips for us to follow.

Do not hesitate to stay here if you’re considering making the trek to the Osa Peninsula. The house is beautiful, the caretakers kind and available, and the scenery otherworldly. Gretchen is the perfect host and was very responsive and helpful. The location is a great place for surfers, wildlife enthusiasts, or even those just looking to be in nature while not sacrificing the comforts of home. We highly recommend a visit to the restaurant Buena Esperanza. The fresh fish was incredible!! Keep in mind, the dinner menu is not available until 6pm & is cash only! We also recommend procuring a high clearance 4x4 as you will cross two running creeks and will need four wheel drive to manage the road from Puerto Jiménez & the Matapalo road. If your ideal Costa Rican vacation includes seeing countless wildlife, incredible views, & experiencing the jungle, this is the place for you!

Incredible! Such a beautiful house on the most serene property. There was not one thing we would change. The house was above our expectations - clean, spacious, beautiful flowers and everything you could need. Really hard to put into words how wonderful the space really is. Loved the pool - perfect to cool off and enjoy the peacefulness of the property and nature around. Location is close enough to the ocean that you can hear the waves and is only a 2 minute walk across the street. Gretchen was extremely easy to talk to and answered all of our messages in great detail and good timing! Amazing place, great people and beautiful house - couldn't have asked for anything more - perfectly blissful.

My wife and I, and our son and his girlfriend really enjoyed staying at Gretchen's place, Las Almendras, for 4 nights. Our only regret was not staying for longer. The open air living areas are quite large, very comfortable and have a lovely outlook over an expansive garden in which we saw many animals including spider monkeys who had a feed from the mango tree, some macaws, a range of lizards and other colourful birds. The sleeping quarters are spacious and the two bathrooms had nice touches, eg plenty of towels and washers, floral decorations and a comfortable sitting area for each bedroom. Las Almendras was very clean and the kitchen was well set up for our needs with a hugh pantry to store the supplies we needed to purchase at Puerto Jimenez. Having Backwash Bay across the road was great for our surfing, or for enjoying this beautiful bay. The walk to Playa Matapalo provided more wildlife.

My two friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience at your amazing Villa. The location was outstanding as it’s right across from beautiful Backwash Bay. Loved staying in a place with a gorgeous architecture and it was beautifully landscaped. Maria the Cuidadora was super nice and helped us with whatever we needed. Luxury outdoor living at its finest. Will book this place again. Mahalo! SG

The house is exactly as described and on the pictures. There is lots of room and it is comfortable and well equipped.  Communication was very easy. The caretakers are some of the loveliest and most helpful people we met on our journey. We didn't see a lot of wildlife on the property, but we did a trip to Bosque Del Cabo, only a short drive away. They have lots of trails, viewpoints and we saw all 4 species of monkeys, and many other mammals and birds. The entry includes a fantastic lunch, so it is well worth it. Corcovado is just so stunning and special, and having your own house there, for us was the perfect way to explore it.

A wonderful property and a great stay.  The area is extremely secluded, and other than the friendly caretakers who live in a nearby house, you are likely to not see another person while on the property. The house is well maintained as are the grounds, which have plenty of wildlife in the early morning.  The beds are small but comfortable. The kitchen facilities work great and include a propane grill and a full sized refrigerator.   Highly recommended.

This place was amazing! We saw more wildlife here than anywhere during our current trip to CR. The home was breathtaking, and the dipping pool was just right after a long day. The caretakers were the nicest people we have ever met.

This place is a lovely option in the Osa. The photos look like the place and the location was lovely, in an open clearing about a 3 minute walk from the beach. The on site managers, Maria/Faustino/kids were absolutely fantastic! Gretchen was great about communicating and setting things up. I think the regular price could be a little on the high side (we went in green season so it was a little lower) but if they fully stock the kitchen with proper supplies and consider changing out the couch to a fresher option, it might be worth it. Bear in mind though, it's essentially glamping. I don't mind roughing it a bit but there are no windows and plenty of bugs and other critters. We like that type of thing so it was well-suited for us. In the past, while at the Osa, we've seen lots of monkeys and other animals. Not so for this trip, particularly not from the house. We hope your trip produces more animals! We recommend Rancho Tropicale for horseback riding, tree climbing and waterfall rappelling as well as Pollo (Gretchen's husband) for beginner surf lessons. Gretchen is amazing at setting all of your excursions up for you. Happy travels!!!

Beautiful Matapalo. Perfect home, perfect setting. Ideal for two couples or a family.

Great house in a great location. Lots of wildlife ( all 4 species of monkeys visited the property! There is a great little plunge pool to cool off. Gretchen was very helpful and set us with an excellent guide for Corcovado (felipeviva62@gmail.com) ans she set up a surfing lesson that had our 14 yr old riding waves in minutes. The house is right accross from a great swimming beach.

The house was set in the middle of the jungle along an unassuming winding road, 2 minute walk from a beautiful tropical beach.  The space was generous, luxurious, airy, and private.  We watched spider monkey troops pass through the yard, macaws, cotes, and a variety of colorful birds.  It was an incredible experience.  The river hike close to the house is a must.

Great place, stunning nature, amazing experience!

This place was amazing. I absolutely love the layout of the home. I was a little worried about the "open air" feel when we rented the place but it didn't feel like we were "camping" in the jungle at all. I could totally live in this house. We saw macaws daily and a little green parrot that visited a couple times that seemed to love my two kids. We even spied the elusive toucan. Loved the howler monkeys! Loved that we were a very short walk to the beach. Such a wonderful vacation. We might even be back!

Finding this house was simple, as Gretchen provided detailed instructions.  Once we arrived were happy to find the pictures don't do this property justice.  It is just beautiful.  Great location, with the beach, trails, and restaurants near by.  Not to mention lots of wild animals to keep your days filled.  We had wonderful sleeps, and great mornings watching all the birds.  Do yourself a favor, and book this house for your next trip.  Gretchen and the property staff were just amazing to deal with.

Incredible place to spend a great vacation! Just arrive with 4x4 and if you like adventure!

Increible lugar para pasar unas gran vacaciones! solo llegar con 4x4 y si te gusta la aventura!

Beautiful property, very well maintained. So peaceful. Possibility of booking a massage, surf lessons, yoga,... 100% recommend 

Beautiful place! The area is very remote but once you are there it is gorgeous. The house was very nice and there is a lot to do in the area between hiking and the beach. 

We cannot sing the praises of this place enough! We were timid to venture to the Osa but it was a must.  The house is a sprawling open concept on a manicured lawn with a jungle backdrop.   Hardwood pillars and ceilings, appliances we modern with great internet access.  We ventured to the beaches, swam in the ocean, and played in the dark of night all without fear.  A funny parrot made an unlikely house guest.  The stars were so bright you could see the milkyway, the sunrises/sets peeping through the trees were ethereal.  Howlers, capuchin, spiders and squirrel monkeys cruising through the yard.  Crabs and lizards mosey around the porch, while Macaws and toucans sing their songs of the day while you relax in the pool (which is small yes, but oddly deep-great for adults)  Gretchen was adorable leading us through the rivers nonchalantly.  Once we arrived, we didn't leave except to play in the neighborhood and go to the most amazing Friday night block party and market.   This place was perfect! Everything I dreamed Costa Rica to be.  Even the Jimenez road was far superior to everything we'd experienced driving almost the entire length of the Pacific side. After 2 hours we unanimously agreed our next trip is straight to Jimenez/Osa to play at Los Almendros. The only thing I suggest, as does Gretchen is 4x4 clearance is a must.  The husbands loved the road and rivers but it's nothing like the states, and a little intimidating at first.  Bring bug spray the mosquitos were less than Esterillos but it's still the tropics.  Absolutely set an alarm to see the stars at 2am. This place is magical, our 3 days here was the highlight of the trip.  We felt why people fall in love with Costa Rica.

This property was an unexpected pleasure for this part of the Osa. Everything was in excellent condition and very clean. The design of the property is very unusual but suited our needs perfectly with two completely separate living/bedroom areas, an outdoor kitchen and a very strange HUGE well furnished patio area that would be great for entertaining if there were enough dishes,glassware etc in the pantry? We had an amazing amount of power (lighting) for an off the grid property! On a downside we ran out of water a couple of times but that was resolved with a quick visit to the onsite "watchman" family who switched over the tanks. This family also changed out the linens every third day and were there for any issues we might have. They were extremely accommodating and very sweet. Negatives on the property are that it is completely open air...no screening anywhere. This is part of the off the grid experience but be prepared. After a couple of heavy rains the bugs were bad. Also, the "pool" is tiny. It is the size of a US hot tub. Swimming in the ocean is tough given the size of the surf on most days and bring water shoes, it is very rocky. The beach is just down the hill and although you can't see it, you can most certainly listen to the waves crashing all night long. The property is filled with wild life and we saw monkeys, and a variety of birds every day. A special green parrot became our family pet for the trip and we will treasure photos with him sitting on each one of us for many years to come. The road down to the property is ROUGH...rent a 4X4.  We only saw the host for the property one brief time on our second day but we are extremely familiar with the area. The onsite family is very attentive to any needs you may have regarding the property.

This house is beautiful, the rooms were gorgeous and the bathrooms were amazing.  I have stayed at two very nice lodges in the area and felt that this place was just as nice for far less money.  The home is really open, the rooms are open, the kitchen is outside and all living space is outside.  The house could be stocked just a little better, needs dish towels and a few other items.  I also think the house needs ceiling fans, it was very hot when we were there and this would have made things nicer.  I think that ceiling fans in the rooms instead of the wall fan would be better.  The wall fan blew the mosquito netting so it didn't allow for much protection. However, I can't explain how beautiful this house is and how fantastic the nature is that surrounds it.  I saw Spider Monkeys and Howlers every day, tons of birds an Anteater and an Armadillo in the evening.  I found great trails around the house and the beach is beautiful. The caretakers were so sweet and helpful.   It was my mom's first time to Costa Rica and she had a hard time with the house being so open but I would stay here again and again.

Gretchen was a wonderful in setting up our stay, and the property caretakers were very welcoming. The house seems brand new and comfortable. Bathrooms and patio were spacious and modern, but our favorite part was the outdoor kitchen next to the dipping pool. Monkeys, parrots, and macaw's are daily sightings from the porch, and it's just a short walk away from beautiful beeches and surf. Perfect for two couples as there are only two large beds. We loved it. 

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