Beautiful open-plan hill-top villa w/ two ensuite bedrooms, large outdoor terrace, private pool & hammock rancho. Surrounded by nature, gorgeous ocean views and sunsets. We have decided to rent out our beautiful home so we can indulge our passion for travel. Perfectly positioned 1 mile from the ocean & a short drive from the stunning beaches of Pilon & Zancudo. Only 20 minutes from the famous Pavones surf & market. full catering packages available, please ask for more details. The space CasaZenn is entirely private so you can enjoy the peace and quiet of our beautiful property. Monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots and hummingbirds are frequent visitors to the mature trees and flowers that surround the lush gardens. Plenty of space, comfortable seating inside and outside Casa Zenn. Fully equipped kitchen and living room with games (inc. darts, board games & chess) and separate dining room make this the perfect place for couples, family, or friends to stay. For guests who wish for a 3rd bedroom our dining room can be converted for you, just let us know. Fresh fruit & vegetables delivery to Casazenn weekly, please ask us for more details. Whether it's bird-watching, jungle walks, mangrove/sea kayaking, paddle-boarding, horse-riding, snorkeling and boat trips, sports fishing, whale-watching, surfing or yoga you are after it can all be accessed in the local area. Just ask, we are here to help and make your trip a once in a lifetime experience. Price includes; weekly housekeeper, twice weekly gardener. Pool has no fence so any children entirely at guests risk. We are not liable for any incidents in regards to the pool. If you have booked to stay at CasaZenn including the 2 cats, Uvita (7) & Macarela (8), things couldn't be easier. They are fed twice a day, morning & evening (whenever suits) there is no litter tray. They are the best of buddies and sleep around 16hrs per day! They are not lap cats but do love to be around people, Uvita especially loves kids. All we ask is that you love cats. Guest access Private parking at property. Fully equipped house & kitchen including TV,, blender, fridge/freezer, french press coffee etc... Osa Natural local coconut oil based bathroom amenities (vegan friendly & 100% organic). Vehicle essential to get around neighbourhood. Other things to note Pool has no fence so any children entirely at guests risk. We are not liable for any incidents in regards to the pool. - All booking made on this site are required to pay 13% VAT tax in cash on arrival or via a bank transfer, we can also request separately on this platform. This applies to tourism services in Costa Rica.

## The Space

CasaZenn is a beautiful open-plan hilltop villa featuring two ensuite bedrooms, a large outdoor terrace, a private pool, and a hammock rancho. Surrounded by nature, the property offers stunning ocean views and breathtaking sunsets. The villa is completely private, allowing guests to enjoy the tranquility of the lush gardens filled with mature trees and vibrant flowers.

Wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, toucans, parrots, and hummingbirds frequently visit the grounds. Inside, there is ample comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors. The fully equipped kitchen and living room include games like darts, board games, and chess. A separate dining room completes the space, making it ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends.

For guests needing a third bedroom, the dining room can be converted upon request. Fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries are available weekly; please inquire for details.

## Location

CasaZenn is perfectly situated just one mile from the ocean and a short drive from the beautiful beaches of Pilon and Zancudo. The famous Pavones surf spot and local market are only 20 minutes away. The surrounding area offers a wide range of activities including bird-watching, jungle walks, mangrove and sea kayaking, paddleboarding, horseback riding, snorkeling, boat trips, sport fishing, whale watching, surfing, and yoga.

## Amenities

- Two ensuite bedrooms (option to convert dining room into a third bedroom)
- Large outdoor terrace with hammock rancho
- Private swimming pool (no fence; children at guests’ own risk)
- Fully equipped kitchen with blender, fridge/freezer, French press coffee maker, and more
- Living room with games (darts, board games, chess)
- Separate dining room
- Weekly fresh fruit and vegetable delivery (upon request)
- Weekly housekeeping service
- Gardener visits twice weekly
- Private parking on the property
- Osa Natural local coconut oil-based bathroom amenities (vegan-friendly and 100% organic)
- Television

## Additional Information

Guests staying at CasaZenn will share the home with two cats, Uvita (7 years old) and Macarela (8 years old). They are fed twice daily and do not use a litter tray. These cats are friendly and enjoy being around people, with Uvita especially fond of children. Guests are kindly asked to love cats.

A vehicle is essential for getting around the neighborhood.

Please note that the pool is unfenced, so children must be supervised at all times. The hosts are not liable for any incidents related to the pool.

All bookings made through this platform require payment of a 13% VAT tax, which can be paid in cash upon arrival or via bank transfer. This tax applies to tourism services in Costa Rica.

## Catering

Full catering packages are available upon request. Please contact the hosts for more information.

Thomas Benjamin

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Casa Zenn Villa - Villas for Rent in La Virgen, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Tom and Holly were gracious hosts, providing little extras on our arrival and helpful information about local places and activities. Casa Zenn lived up to its name - truly a peaceful and beautiful location to unwind. The back veranda and pool area is lovely. Toucans and fiery aracaras visited every day and monkeys came by a couple of days. So many butterflies and flowers to also enjoy. it is a nature lovers paradise.

We stayed 5 nights, my wife and daughter and I loved the place, the owners were very willing and they took excellent care of us, the house is very comfortable, a perfect place to rest and enjoy nature... we will definitely return

Estuvimos 5 noches yo mi esposa y mi hija y nos encantó el lugar, los dueños muy dispuestos y nos atendieron de forma excelente la casa es muy confortable un lugar perfecto para descansar y disfrutar de la naturaleza..vamos a regresar seguramente

We had such a wonderful and relaxing stay at Tom and Hollie's. Their property is a stunning, private escape with thoughtfully designed landscaping. Tom and Hollie were fantastic hosts, providing excellent information including guidance on where and when to look for different animals. We highly recommend taking the time to read the well-curated booklets they have prepared, as they are full of great information on the local plants and animals. Thank you for a perfect getaway!

If you are looking for nature in a barely experienced natural way without sacrificing the amenities of a comfortable house including pool, this is the place to be! It's even more beautiful than in the photos and descriptions! Anytime again, it wouldn't be so remote. But this is only possible with the location, nature and the animals.

Wer Natur in einer kaum noch erlebbaren natürlichen Weise sucht ohne auf die Annehmlichkeiten eines komfortablen Hauses samt Pool verzichten zu wollen ist hier genau richtig! Es ist noch viel schöner als auf den Fotos und den Beschreibungen! Jederzeit wieder, wäre es nicht so abgelegen. Aber das ist mit der Lage, der Natur und den Tieren nur so möglich.

CasaZenn is a gem! We were very glad to be up at CasaZenn rather than right on the beach in Zancudo. It was so peaceful to retreat to the beautiful gardens, pool, and view of the ocean after playing at the beach or exploring the area. Tom and Hollie were super responsive and helpful! We had a few hiccups during our stay, (like an unusually long power outage) and they did everything they could do make sure we had what we needed. They also connected us with horseback riding and snorkeling tours within hours of asking. Both of which were wonderful! We saw dolphins in the bay and rode horses through the forest, hilltops, and beach. The highlight of CasaZenn is the attraction of surrounding nature. The mornings are incredible. Birdsong, howler monkeys, capuchins, and BUTTERFLIES! I have never seen so many butterflies, it feels like you are in a sanctuary. We also saw toucans, green parrots, macaws, and a sloth. The poolside is lovely morning, afternoons, or under the stars. 🦋

Simply magical and beautiful. We loved our time at Casa Zenn and hope to come back someday. This place is just something very special. Super lovely hosts, great surroundings and a beautiful house with a stunning garden. Watching the toucans and monkeys in the morning with a coffee is just something special. Some days we just enjoyed the garden and pool. Absolute recommendation.

Einfach magisch und wunderschön. Wir haben unsere Zeit Woche in der Casa Zenn geliebt und hoffen irgendwann wiederzukommen. Dieser Ort ist einfach etwas ganz besonderes. Super liebe Gastgeber, tolle Umgebung und ein wunderschönes Haus mit einem atemberaubenden Garten. Morgens bei einem Kaffee den Tukanen und Affen zuzuschauen ist einfach etwas Besonderes. An manchen Tagen haben wir einfach nur den Garten und den Pool genossen. Absolute Empfehlung.

They have a perfect place full of peace, a paradise on earth, I hope to continue visiting their home.

Tienen un lugar perfecto lleno de paz, un paraiso en esta tierra, espero seguir visitando su casa.

Our stay at Casa Zenn was absolutely exceptional! Every detail was perfect, and the garden is a true paradise. The relaxing spaces are fantastic, and it’s ideal for families with kids, everything is provided. We even saw toucans and monkeys in the garden! The hosts are incredibly kind and thoughtful, and having a Christmas tree for our celebration far from home was a beautiful touch. The decor is stunning, and we loved the eco-friendly products they make themselves. It was truly the best place we could imagine, and we hope to return one day. Thank you, it was amazing!

Casa Zenn is incredible! The house is wonderful, the garden and pool lovingly maintained and beautiful, and you are surrounded by amazing wildlife. The monkeys, scarlet macaws, tucans, and other tropical birds visit daily. A true delight for animal lovers. Tom and Hollie are fantastic hosts, and we recommended their meal plan. At first we were uncertain about not being right on the beach, but this place is an oasis and many beaches, each with their own charm, are a short drive away. Make sure to rent a 4 wheel drive car to navigate the area.

Our stay at Casa Zenn definitely delivered the Zenn.  What a beautiful and peaceful retreat Tom & Hollie have created.  They welcomed us and showed us around the property and offered very helpful insights.  Their kindness included a nice welcome package that included homemade bagels with spreads, chocolate banana cake and coffee.  All were delicious!  The wildlife viewing around the house was awesome.  We saw squirrel and white face capuchin monkeys, aracari’s and many other cool birds and some very interesting insects.  We loved the Pavones and Zancudo areas and will definitely be making another trip down as we didn’t have near enough time to experience everything the area has to offer.  If you’re planning a trip to this area of Costa Rica, I’d highly recommend soaking up the Zenn life at Casa Zenn.

Casa Zenn is a magical, beautiful, peaceful, quiet, private oasis in this busy world. We LOVED being there. It is a beautiful house, setting, gardens, pool. We had 2 wonderful, quiet weeks to just be alive with the birds, monkeys, cats, sloths (occasional sighting), geckos, butterflies and other lovely tropical beings. We had been concerned about the lack of air conditioning. We are from Virginia and love our A/C. However, with screen only large window, ocean breeze, and lots of fans, it was not a problem at all. Being open to the lovely environment was a very nice plus. Also, at least in February, the humidity was not so much. Tom and Hollie were amazingly responsive, helpful and friendly. They left a delicious gift basket and some appreciated drinks. They answered texts very promptly. Helped arrange fun activities. They are exemplary hosts. If you are looking for a place to escape and reconnect--Casa Zenn fully lives up to it's motto.

We loved Casa Zenn. We saw so much wildlife in the beautiful garden and the atmosphere is really relaxed. The communication with Tom & Hollie was really good!

This is a spectacularly beautiful and special home and location. You will be living in the jungle but in comfort. You'll see lots of wildlife and experience the beauty of unspoiled Costa Rica!

Just Wow! Casa Zenn is located on the top of a Mountain overlooking the Gulf. You could hear the waves crashing against the shore in the evening, it was absolutely breathtaking. The tiled pool and patios were where we spent most of our time. Their garden(s) were well maintained and extra care was made on upkeep and cleanliness. The master suite had an enormous shower with a bench and a King size bed. All the comforts of home, but in paradise. This was our first time using AirBNB and it was a great experience. I travel fairly frequently and normally use hotel accommodations, but after this experience I may just have to consider AirBNB as my first option. Thank you Tom and Hollie for a wonderful experience!

Privileged to have experienced such an amazing place. So many birds, monkeys and several visits from the sloths. I counted 27 different species of birds visiting one tree in the yard. Toucans are plentiful as are many different tanagers, trogons, hawks, and I could go on. The views are lovely and you can see and hear the surf from the beach nearby. The pool is amazing and we spent many hours swimming and sitting in the covered deck. Very private location. We thoroughly enjoyed every day.

My family and I had the best of time at CasaZenn. We stayed 2 weeks and while we were there, Tomas and Holly were always super fast to respond to any of our questions or needs and were super helpful. Always, full of advice about any extra activities you would like to do while in the area. The wildlife in the backyard was just out of this world, so amazing to witness and be part of .. waking up every morning with the sound of the jungle, toucans, monkeys and so on was just beautiful and forever in our hearts. We loved their pool and ping pong table, the girls really enjoyed it as well as their 2 friendly cats, it was really sweet to take care of them. The staff was super friendly and yet discreet. We would recommend their house. Pura Vida.

We just returned from two weeks in Costa Rica. A one-hour flight from San Jose and a one-hour drive over rugged roads took us to the remote area of Zancundo on the inland side of Osa Bay near the Panama border. We stayed at an Airbnb so magical I want everyone to know. Many homes keep the world out; Casa Zenn welcomes it in. The walls serve only to frame windows in every direction, letting in sea breeze and the sound of the surf. Everywhere we looked we saw lush greenery, flowers, butterflies and birds. Through screen windows that were forever open, there was no boundary to the sounds outside. Squawking parrots, howling monkeys, songbirds and the other worldly call of cicadas at dawn… in the constantly changing soundscape, we grew quiet within, humbled by the glorious diversity of life all around us. The yard offered a clear view of the surrounding canopy and the ocean below. We caught parrots preening, monkeys hurling themselves across open spaces, toucans strutting along branches. We spent our mornings quietly walking the long, rugged road that led up the hill to the casa, lingering with every encounter. On a nature tour, you get to see wildlife and that's wonderful. Casa Zenn offers the time and space for prolonged observation. I devoted entire afternoons to single species of butterflies. A tree frog sleeping in the shadows of the patio, hummingbirds flitting through hibiscus, the cultural norms of squirrel monkeys, the eating habits of white-faced capuchin, the untraceable flight pattern of blue morpho butterflies… all this is holy although I know no religion. Within the bigger world we could never make, as humans we are small. The nearby beaches are amongst the best you will ever encounter, yet they are blissfully quiet. You can walk for miles and miles on surf packed sand or float on the waves watching pelicans, frigate birds and terns overhead. Our hosts helped us arrange a night tour of the jungle… a glimpse into a world we'd otherwise never see with snakes, toads, beetles, spiders and cicada coming out of their shell. They introduced us to captain Pete who took us snorkeling over a coral reef filled with tropical fish and patiently sought out the company of the dolphins who cavorted around our boat and rocketed themselves into the air several feet above the surface of the water. Thank you Thomas and Hollie for sharing this special place, for being consistently thoughtful and helpful, and for being the warm hearted souls you are.

Tom and Hollie are lovely, very attentive and helpful. The house is a Paradise in the middle of the jungle and very close to the beach. We were surrounded by monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, hummingbirds, and more. Hope to be back again!

Tom y Hollie son encantadores, muy atentos y serviciales. La casa es un Paraiso en medio de la jungla y muy cerca de la playa. Estuvimos rodeados de monos, tucanes y colibríes, entre otros. ¡Esperamos volver en otra ocasión!

Without doubt this was my favorite holiday of all time. We travelled from London with our 1 year old son to stay at Casa Zenn. The owners, Tom and Hollie had asked us before we arrive what kind of trip we wanted, they had organised some amazing trips for us as well as leaving us with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the wildlife in the garden! We saw monkeys, frogs, toucans, parrots and other amazing birds. The house itself has everything you could possibly need to have a wonderful stay. The beds are spacious and very comfortable. If it's really hot there are extra fans to keep you cool. I'll never forget being woken up by the sound of birds every morning. Another highlight of our stay at Casa Zenn was the food. Every meal that Hollie and Tom prepared was made fresh. It was healthy and so delicious. They use local ingredients and can cater for your every foodie wish! My favourite were the fish tacos - they went directly to the fisherman to buy the mackerel and whipped up an incredible feast for dinner. If you stay, make sure you sample lots of their cooking! On our son's first birthday, we were taken on a boat trip where we saw dolphins playing along side the boat. There were so many of them, it really was a trip of a lifetime! Casa Zenn is like a little taste of paradise and we couldn't recommend it highly enough!

Get away from it all!  A lovely house. The pool and jungle are terrific. Lots of birds, monkeys, frogs.

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