Frutepan ideal Family Caribbean getaway. This 3 story house is surrounded by nature and just a few steps from the beach, it includes: ★Direct Beach acss ★100Mbps Fiber Optic Wifi ★Gas BBQ ★Resident sloths ★Fully equipped kitchen ★Linens and towels ★All bedrooms have private bathrooms ★Reefs for snorkeling The house will be cleaned and disinfected prior to your arrival our staff will be happy to assist you during your stay! Come and enjoy the wonders of the Caribbean coast with us! The space Frutepan is a traditional rustic Caribbean home in a jungle setting just steps away from the beach. The house has 3 floors so you must be ready to go up the stairs. On the first floor, you have large common areas with comfortable seating for over 10 guests, a half bathroom, pantry, and a fully equipped kitchen. The second floor has 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds and a private bathroom each. The terrace outside the rooms is a great reading area, at the night you can sit in silence and let the sounds of the ocean and the jungle relax you. The third floor has an apartment with a king bed, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette. The thatch palm roof gives a feeling of authenticity as this is how houses were built by the community for ages. Step out into the beach with just a few steps and create lifelong memories The house is part of La Caracola, a complex of 7 family vacation houses. Our caretaker lives in the property and will be able to assist you through your stay Guest access The guests will have access to the entire house. You can arrive at Puerto Viejo by car or shuttle or bus, once here moving around on bicycles is simple and gives you the full experience. You can arrange your transportation through us. Other things to note Puerto Viejo Holds many secret wonders, you can plan the perfect vacation with the experience we have collected over 4 generations!

## Frutepan Caribbean Getaway

Frutepan is an ideal family retreat on the Caribbean coast. This three-story home is surrounded by nature and located just steps from the beach.

- Direct beach access
- 100 Mbps fiber-optic Wi-Fi
- Gas barbecue
- Resident sloths
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Linens and towels
- Private bathroom in every bedroom
- Nearby reefs for snorkeling

The house will be cleaned and disinfected before your arrival. Our staff will be available to assist you throughout your stay.

## The Space

Frutepan is a traditional, rustic Caribbean home set in a jungle environment just steps from the beach. Because the house has three floors, guests should be comfortable using stairs.

The first floor features spacious common areas with comfortable seating for more than 10 guests, a half bathroom, a pantry, and a fully equipped kitchen.

On the second floor, there are two bedrooms, each furnished with two queen beds and a private bathroom. The terrace outside the bedrooms provides a peaceful spot for reading. In the evening, you can relax in the quiet surroundings while listening to the sounds of the ocean and jungle.

The third floor contains an apartment with a king bed, a private bathroom, and a kitchenette. Its traditional thatched palm roof adds an authentic touch, reflecting the way homes in the community have been built for generations.

With the beach only a few steps away, Frutepan offers an inviting setting for creating lasting memories.

## The Property

Frutepan is part of La Caracola, a complex consisting of seven family vacation homes. Our caretaker lives on the property and can assist you during your stay.

## Guest Access

Guests have access to the entire house.

## Getting Around

You can reach Puerto Viejo by car, shuttle, or bus. Once you arrive, bicycles make it easy to explore the area while enjoying the full local experience. Transportation can also be arranged through us.

## Additional Information

Puerto Viejo is home to many hidden wonders. With the experience we have gathered over four generations, we can help you plan the perfect vacation.

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⛱Snorkelers Paradise at Beachfront house in Jungle - Houses for Rent in Punta Cocles, Limón Province, Costa Rica

Absolute paradise! My family of 5, including 3 teen boys, had the most excellent stay in late July/early August 2026. We loved the open air living area and kitchen, which provided us with hours and hours of family time playing games in the Adirondack chairs and preparing meals in the kitchen. We saw so much wildlife on the property - even the resident sloth! Macaws and/or howler monkeys screaming in the morning, a variety of birds, small lizards and butterflies. The proximity to the beach is the highlight of this house - convenient and perfectly private. The proximity to the towns of Cocles (with a grocery store and local Sodas) and the lively Puerto Viejo was a welcome surprise. We visited all of the beaches and Cuhuita N'tl Park where we saw iguanas, spider monkeys, and more. Eva was very helpful and got us settled in nicely and Josef's brother Jurek was very friendly and offered us recs for dinner.  I would stay at Josef's place again and again - it was just a dream. Thank you!

We had a wonderful stay here. The beach is beautiful, and the open-air kitchen and living area made the house feel especially relaxing and connected to the surroundings. Eva, who cares for the property, was an absolute gem. She was warm, helpful, and made everything easier during our stay. The location is excellent, close to the charming town of Puerto Viejo and directly across from the Jaguar Rescue Center, which we were able to walk to. We saw sloths in the trees near the beach in front of house multiple times, monkeys along the nearby trail, colorful butterflies, agoutis in the yard, and wildlife all around us. Even while eating at the dining table, we truly felt immersed in nature. A lovely place for anyone wanting beach access, wildlife, and a true Caribbean Costa Rica experience of Pura Vida.

It's always a pleasure to come back! You can tell how much love they put into the house, and every time we arrive, we find it prettier than the last time! The beach is beautiful and quite private! Ideal for families!

Siempre un placer volver! Se nota el cariño que le ponen a la casa y cada vez que llegamos la encontramos más linda que la última vez! La playa es preciosa y bastante privada! Ideal para familias!

Absolutely amazing, perfect locations with macaws, monkeys, resident sloths and so much more. You won’t find anything better next to the water. Snorkeling is so convenient, located a short walking distance from the backyard. Safe environment with gated entrance and sunrises from the beach were spectacular

Great welcome from Eva in an authentic and charming family home. The common areas are nice and spacious. The rooms are simple, authentic, and have a nostalgic atmosphere. The house is in a sumptuous shared garden with other houses that are all equally charming. The house is next to the beach. I highly recommend it!!

Super accueil d’Eva dans une maison familiale authentique et charmante. Les espaces communs sont agréables et spacieux. Les chambres sont simples, authentiques et dégagent une ambiance nostalgique. La maison est dans un somptueux jardin partagé avec d’autres maisons toutes aussi charmantes. La maison est à côté de la plage. Je recommande vivement !!

Heaven is lovely this time of year !!!!   I can’t wait to come back!!!! Paradise with indoor plumbing :)   Truly a magical spot.🤩✨

The house was beautiful! I grew up in the region and have been visiting these historic homes since I was little, its charm did not disappoint. Our greeter Eva was kind, informative and generous. The snorkeling was amazing on the calmest day. Our family a much needed vacation.

Lot of Problems with the Waterpipes, seems that this is normal for the House, nice neighbors that helped a lot. No Communication with Josef himself and no englisch-speaking assistance. Close to the Beach and with three Bedrooms (4,4,2).

Wow! This place is paradise! Our family of 7 (2 adults, 5 kids) stayed for 9 days and had a blast! If you love nature and the outdoors this place is definitely for you! We saw sloths. howler monkeys, macaws. and more all from our front door. The beach in front of the house is the best in the entire area. The kids enjoyed the small tide pools and saw so many fish (we even saw an octopus). The restaurants in town are delish and the kitchen has everything you need for cooking at home, so many pots and pans! Eva the grounds keeper is so wonderful, attentive, and kind. I highly recommend this home!

Fantastic experience. The house is beautiful and comfortable, with direct access to the lovely little beach, from which we could also see the monkeys passing by around 5:00 p.m. Wonderful garden with agoutis, parrots, and a beautiful cat. A special shout-out to Eva for her kindness and helpfulness. Thank you so much!

Esperienza fantastica, la casa è stupenda e confortevole, accesso diretto alla deliziosa spiaggetta dalla quale era possibile vedere anche il passaggio delle scimmie verso le 17. Giardino meraviglioso con agouti, pappagalli e un bellissimo gatto. Un plauso particolare per la gentilezza e disponibilità di Eva. Grazie mille!

Stayed a week with 7 (5 kids). Excellent experience. So peaceful. Tons of wildlife with monkeys, macaws, sloths, and small critters. From the home it was a short walk to the beach front then you can walk north to lots of other beach areas. Many restaurants nearby with walking distance, short drive to two nice grocery stores. Overall this place was perfect and would gladly stay again.

We stayed here with six adults and three kids and had a wonderful experience. The place was super nice, comfortable, and perfect for a group our size. The location is excellent and made everything very easy for us. The host was extremely responsive and attentive. We did have a small inconvenience during our stay, but it was handled quickly and in the best possible way ✨✨✨— the solution was amazing and really showed how much the host cares about guests’ experience. Overall, we felt very well taken care of and truly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!

Wow! What an absolute paradise! This was our first trip to Costa Rica and this Airbnb was the best of the best. Josef, Eva, and all the staff that work on these grounds were so accommodating and friendly. If we needed anything or had questions they were happy to help and quick to respond. You are literally a 1 minute walk to a beautiful beach. There is so much wildlife on the grounds and many places to explore when walking along the beach. The house is beautiful and suited our group of 8 very comfortably. If there is something that you need, there is a supermarket that is a 3 minute drive away. The house does not always have hot water, more like warm water for showering, but we had no problem with that. No house is perfect, and we have zero complaints. I cannot wait to come back and stay again.

The property was a little tricky to find as there are a number of properties off the same narrow road and gates for all of them. When we arrived there was a group of individuals fixing a shower leak. We were put in the neighbouring property for the night after they cleaned the space. It was a bit chaotic as we had to give the cleaner extra time to prep the other residence and we had been driving for hours and were very tired. We went for groceries in the nearby town as we waited. By the second day, we were out back in the rental house and the transition was smooth. Most of our contact was with onsite lady named Eva and she did a great job helping get us settled. If you don’t speak Spanish be sure to have Google Translate available. We stayed at the residence 9 days and had a couple more issues with leaking water but the team responded quickly to the concerns and we modified our use of bathrooms while we waited for them to be fixed. The surrounding area is beautiful and beach is close

Our stay was short, but for 3 families with small children the place was perfect, Eva allowed us to enter 1 hour before, the house was spacious and with different spaces to share, the huge kitchen and with everything you need, and best of all is an almost private beach just a few steps away. Definitely a great place.

Nuestra estancia fue corta, pero para 3 familias con niños pequeños el lugar fue perfecto, Eva nos permitió ingresar 1 hora antes, la casa era amplia y con diferentes espacios para compartir, la cocina inmensa y con todo lo necesario, y lo mejor de todo es una playa casi privada a tan solo unos pasos caminando. Sin duda un gran lugar.

The place is unbeatable, I would return a thousand times over

El lugar es inmejorable, volvería una y mil veces más

Although the house is a bit outdated, some cosmetic defects can be seen in the furniture, but this does not detract from its charm and qualities. It is individually, very tastefully vintage furnished.  We felt very comfortable, the beach is a beauty, snorkeling great, the garden is a splendor. You live in the middle of nature, are part of the "community" and that is associated with sounds of various animals and sensual impressions. Sure, some business noises (machines) from the neighborhood are also included, but that is only a small disturbance in good weather. In bad weather, you can often hear the music of the beach bar, which can sometimes be too much in the noise cocktail. The kitchen might need a few refreshments in the cookware, then it would be perfect. We liked the spacious "kitchen level" very much, except for the sloping armchairs, a little too hip-demanding;-). For the 3 1/2 weeks it was perfect.

Das Haus ist zwar in die Jahre gekommen, manche Schönheitsmängel sind am Mobiliar zu sehen, das tut seinem Charme und seinen Qualitäten aber keinen Abbruch. Es ist individuell, sehr geschmackvoll vintagemäßig eingerichtet.  Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt, der Hausstrand ist eine Schönheit, Schnorcheln großartig, der Garten ist eine Pracht. Man lebt mitten in der Natur, ist Teil der "Gemeinde"  und das ist mit Geräuschen unterschiedlichster Tiere und sinnlichen Eindrücken verbunden. Klar, einige Wirtschaftsgeräusche (Maschinen) aus der Nachbarschaft sind auch mit dabei, aber das ist bei gutem Wetter nur eine kleine Störung. Bei schlechtem Wetter hört man oft die Musik der Strandbar, das kann auch mal im Geräusche-Cocktail zu viel sein. Die Küche bräuchte vielleicht im Kochgeschirr ein paar Auffrischungen, dann wäre es perfekt. Die großzügige "Küchenebene" hat uns sehr gut gefallen, bis auf die schrägen Sessel, etwas zu hüftfordernd,;-). Für die 3 1/2 Wochen war es perfekt.

This is a gem of a place, so close to the water.  Definitely a must stay!

Enjoyed our stay.  Everything was as advertised and the proximity to the beach is a big plus. Thank you for hosting us.

Grandement apprécié notre séjour.  Tout était comme annoncé et la proximité de la plage est un gros plus.  Merci pour l’accueil.

We loved our stay in Josef’s beach house. This was our first stop in a 3 week Costa Rica adventure and didn’t disappoint. We saw more wildlife around the house and surrounding area than anywhere else in Costa Rica, even more than on guided tours… sloths, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, great green macaws, agoutis, black hawks - so many birds. The house is very spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The beach is lovely and right on the doorstep. We did have to take care in the sea as there were some strong rip tides so snorkelling was quite limited. We stayed for 4 nights which was a good amount of time to explore the area and visit the jaguar rescue centre which is just up the road.

What an amazing property! For ten nights, we enjoyed crashing waves, lizards, hummingbirds, macaws, howler monkeys, and sleeping sloths high in the trees. Bringing the majestic outdoors of the lush jungle environment into the property was exactly what I needed! Our family of six had more than enough room to spread out when evening came ... and the unexpected summer hour of 6pm! One fabulous dinner option was just a short walk away, taking the meandering trail parallel to the beach. We made use of the beach toys and floated in tide pools to see the fish that swam among us and belly surfed when the waves were high. Thanks to this amazing property, this trip has moved squarely into first place of all our family vacations. Thank you Josef!

Aimee we are so glad you had an amazing time and that you enjoyed the house and surrounding nature! Our team really strives to make experiences like this a reality and we can't wait to host you, or any of your referals!

A great stay in this very welcoming house, thank you to the hosts who are also very responsive Good location with private beach across the house and Puerto Viejo a short drive away Even if it doesn't depend on the hosts, we unfortunately fell apart from very noisy neighbors

Un superbe séjour dans cette maison très accueillante, merci aux hôtes également très réactifs Bon emplacement avec plage privé en face de la maison et Puerto Viejo à quelques minutes de voiture Même si cela ne dépend pas des hôtes, nous sommes malheureusement tombés à côté de voisins très bruyants

House was wonderful! Eva was great was there for everything we needed and more. Josef was responsive and so nice! The place is steps away from the beach-not very swimmable-lots of rocks. The house was a great place to relax-ceiling fans and standing fans totally helped with the heat during our stay. Only one thing was the hot water wasn’t working properly. One shower out of 3 was nice to shower. One had no hot water at all and the master upstairs was either scalding hot or freezing-we told Eva and she got right on it and had someone come out 2 days later. After that 2 showers were great and the master upstairs was the same-what do you expect in the jungle? PURA Vida!!. We would definitely come back!

Can not beat this location, easy beach access and close to the amenities. For the price this was a wonderful stay and I’d definitely return.

We will be looking forward to your return!

Lovely location, great for a family with older kids, so much space! Extremly helpful hosts. I would lile to return someday

we love that you enjoyed the house and look forward to hosting you n

We had a great time at Punta Cocles, the house is true to the original Caribbean architecture and we felt right at home! Loved the short distance to the beach and the house was clean and fully equipped.  Looking forward to staying there again in the future!

My family of 5 had the pleasure of staying at Josef's place for a week in April. The space is widespread and immersed in the Caribbean jungle - what a treat! The large open concept social space was the perfect spot to hang out and play games in the evening as well as swing in the hammock and drink coffee while the sun rose each morning. The beds were very soft and comfortable which added to the perfect nights sleep amidst the sound of the ocean and nighttime jungle noises outside the screened walls. Our favorite part? We had better animal sightings and experiences on our own private beach than many of the nacional parks we visited that week- monkeys, frogs, a flock of great Green macaws, resident sloth, armadillos, lizards, and more! The private beach was also perfect for our family to kick back and let our kids play in the sand and splash in the waves. This is an airbnb we will return to! Thank you Josef for hosting us!

It was really more beautiful than in the photos, it is a paradise, the sound of the animals, the sea and the rain make a dreamy environment!

Fue realmente más hermoso que en fotografías, es un paraíso el ruido de los animales el mar y la lluvia hacen un entorno soñable!

We had a great time at Josef’s place! Very clean, spacious home with amazing beach access. Gorgeous surroundings and lots to do in the surrounding towns. Would stay here again!

We had a lovely time snorkeling, horseback riding and Pura vida

Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit mit Schnorcheln, Reiten und Pura vida

Frutepan is a great place to stay.  We have stayed here before and hope to return.  The house has a nice first floor kitchen and "chill" area.  Upper level bedrooms have comfortable beds and each bedroom has its own bathroom.  Frutepan is located in a group of houses owned by one family, many of them live there in the neighborhood.  It is in a jungle setting and a very short walk to nice beaches.  The family is super nice and very helpful.  When we had some medical issues, we received kind assistance that was heart warming.  We felt like we were part of the family.  We highly recommend a stay there and just hope that you don't pick the time we want, ha.

Great stay in a very nice house even more beautiful than in the photos. Beautiful beach right next to the house. I highly recommend it.

Super séjour dans une très belle maison encore plus belle que sur les photos. Plage magnifique juste à côté de la maison. Je recommande vivement

This accommodation was the perfect size for our family celebration with three generations. We loved the spacious hangout areas and surrounding grounds. It didn't feel like it was in the middle of several vacation homes because of the lush surroundings, birds and other wildlife that we could see and hear. The temperature was impossible to control on one of the showers, offering scalding hot or room temperature water. The beach was beautiful for walking and sloth-watching, but we found no nice snorkeling nearby, and the surf and rocks made swimming only reasonable for intrepid swimmers. (Perhaps this changes depending on the season.) However, the house was even closer to the beach than the listed 8-minute walk (unless you're the resident sloth, who was delightful).

Great location. There was 5 of us, so this place was plenty big enough. The kitchen and grill were one of the best parts. Ava was super helpful and responsive to questions and always did a nice job keeping the place very clean. My family really liked it because of all the space.

A magical location! Clean big house. Very open.

We enjoyed Josef’s place! The surroundings was beautiful, the beach just a couple steps from the house. Outside we saw monkeys and sloths. Eva was extremely helpful and responsive. We wish we could have stayed longer.

The location of the place is perfect, at 50 meters you have your own beach. Nice house, cozy.

La ubicacion del lugar es perfecta, a los 50 metros tienes tu propia playa. Linda casa, acogedora.

The place exceeded our expectations. Beautiful house… right on a beautiful beach… Clean, kitchen equipped. Animals more than in the surrounding parks.. Eva has  always been helpful. Just great…

Ubytování předčilo naše očekávání. Dům nádherný… hned u nadherné pláže… Čistý, kuchyň vybavená. Zvířátek víc než v okolních parcích.. Eva byla  vždy nápomocná. Prostě nádhara…

Nice and quiet place, close to the beach and the host was always available

The place seemed lovely, very well located just 75 meters from the beach with spacious and comfortable places. They have dogs that had a lot of fun, the place is already several years old so some things already suffer deterioration but the location and the comfort it offers makes up for it. I would go back to hosting without a problem.

El lugar me pareció encantador, muy bien ubicado a escasos 75 metros de la playa con lugares amplios y cómodos. Tienen unos perros que nos divirtieron bastante, el lugar ya tiene varios años de construido por lo cual algunas cosas ya sufren deterioro pero la ubicación y la comodidad que ofrece lo compensa. Volvería a hospedarme sin problema.

The social area and kitchen are perfect for large groups of friends or family. Since the bedrooms are on the second and third floors, it is not suitable for people with disabilities or older adults with difficulties, but otherwise, access is acceptable. The beds are very comfortable and you can open the windows so that the breeze and the sound of the sea invade your formitories and there are several balconies overlooking the gardens. The third floor needs a bit of improvements, but overall it's like a small apartment for a couple. The gardens are very well cared for and there is a kitchen and bbq equipment to make a very fun trip if you like to cook and roast. The oceanfront is simply wonderful and you just have to be careful to choose the place to swim in the sea. We snorkeled for several days and the hikes are great.

El área social y cocina es perfecto para grandes grupos de amigos o familia. Como los dormitorios se encuentran en segundo y tercer piso, no se encuentra apto para personas con discapacidad o adultos mayores con dificultades, pero por lo demás, el acceso es aceptable. Las camas muy confortables y puedes abrir las ventanas para que la brisa y el sonido del mar invadan tus formitorios y hay varios balconces con vista a los jardines. El tercer piso necesita un poco de mejoras, pero en general es como un pequeño apartamento para una pareja. Los jardines muy bien cuidados y existe un equipamiento de cocina y bbq para hacer un viaje muy divertido si te gusta cocinar y hacer asados. El frente al mar es simplemente maravilloso y solamente debes tener cuidado de escoger el lugar de baño en el mar. Hicimos snorkel varios días y las caminatas son geniales.

Excellent place, a beautiful location. Thank you so much.

Excelente lugar, una ubicación preciosa. Muchas gracias.

Trsum-like, great location, even more beautiful than the photos can show. Immediately, a few meters to the sea, you can hardly get any closer. Tropical wonderful nature, monkeys in the immediate vicinity, parrot couple and daily msn sees the morphofalter. Highly recommended we are going back.

Trsumhafte, tolle Lage, noch viel schöner, als es die Fotos darstellen können. Unmittelbar, ganz wenige Meter zum Meer, näher dran gehts kaum. Tropische wunderbare Natur, Affen in direkter Nähe, Papageienpaar und täglich sieht msn den Morphofalter. Sehr empfehlenswert, wir kommen wieder.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at FRUTEPAN in Punta Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica, and it was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the lush surroundings and the serene atmosphere. The property is a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, nestled in the heart of the jungle yet just a few steps from the pristine beach. Swimming in Playa Chiquita is a gift from nature. The accommodations were spotless, spacious and beautifully decorated. The outdoor living spaces, including a cozy hammock area and a well-equipped kitchen, allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the tropical environment. Waking up to the sounds of nature like macaws and howler monkeys and enjoying our morning coffee with views of the vibrant greenery was an absolute delight. Punta Cocles itself is a hidden gem, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a tranquil escape in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful regions. We can't wait to return!!

We loved our stay in their homes. Great location and well maintained. We'd love the opportunity to go back

Nous avons adoré notre séjours dans leurs maison. Très bien située et bien entretenue. Nous aimerions avoir la chance d’y retourner

The house is quite spacious, comfortable, safe, and fresh. However, things like the lack of drinking water and little availability of the service. The cabin was delivered 30 minutes late, the change of cloths and garbage arrived until 3 days later. Water was scarce, did not reach the entire house simultaneously and was not drinkable which was not advertised anywhere.

La casa es bastante espaciosa, cómoda, segura, y fresca. Sin embargo, cosas como la falta de agua potable y poca disponibilidad del servicio. La cabaña fue entregada 30 minutos tarde, el cambio de paños y basura llegaron hasta 3 días después. El agua era escaza, no llegaba a toda la casa simultáneamente y no era potable lo cual no fue anunciando en ninguna parte.

The house has a great location, it is steps from the beach, we had a great time!!!

La casa tiene una excelente ubicación, está a pasos de la playa, la pasamos muy bien !!!

This place is AMAZING if you're looking for a truly Caribbean experience. The pictures on the listing does justified the beauty around the house/ area. We loved our stayed there our family of 10 had plenty of space to unwind and relax, ocean front the water is unreal. The beaches are perfect for snorkeling (Bring your snorkeling gear) perfect for little kids not deep or big waves. We heard the Congos at night and morning right outside our room. Kitchen has everything you need, Two bedrooms has 3 beds and a bathroom. The suit upstairs has small little kitchen, seating area and you can hear the ocean before bed time. We will definitely come back to this house. Cons- No washer or dryer, No T.V, some sheets and towels stained, no cleaning supplies. There were doing some construction next door so it was little noise but nothing that will ruin your vacation here. Tip: stop at any supermarket before you get to the house and buy everything you need.

The house at punta cocles was exactly what we wanted and needed. Truly steps from a gorgeous, gentle beach with great snorkeling, swimming, nearby beach bar/restaurants. Josef was very responsive when we had some scheduling changes. The onsite hostess, Eva, was so nice and helpful. She even brought over jerk chicken and Caribbean beans and rice one night. Delicious! This is a rustic place with all the comforts of home. I would and will definitely go again. We had 6 adults and everyone was super happy with their rooms/bathrooms, and the common space was giant.

The accommodation is a very special place to rest and enjoy in close proximity to nature. The place has very good things and other things to improve. The location is beautiful, steps from a beautiful beach, with a hammock and many places to rest. Next door is a very private hotel but you can access the bar by the beach. The ground floor is very functional social area and a large equipped kitchen but is open air. The two aspects that may have bothered us a little was the bathrooms, which had a bit of a bad smell and need improvements. Linens and cloths could also be renovated. There is a kitten in the house that is very confident if you do not like cats… you should warn because the cat is in full coexistence with everyone. It even goes up on the furniture. The hosts were nice and answered our questions.

El alojamiento es un lugar muy especial para descansar y disfrutar en cercanía con la naturaleza. El alojamiento tiene cosas muy buenas y otras por mejorar. La ubicación es preciosa, a pasos de una playa lindísima, con hamaca y muchos lugares para descansar. Al lado hay un hotel muy privado pero se puede accesar al bar por la playa. La planta baja es muy funcional zona social y una gran cocina equipada pero está al aire libre. Los dos aspectos que quizá nos incomodaron un poco fueron los baños, que tenían un poco de mal olor y necesitan mejoras. La ropa de cama y los paños también podrían renovarse. Hay un gatito en la casa que es muy confianzudo si no te gustan los gatos… debes avisar porque el gato está en convivencia plena con todos. Hasta se sube a los muebles. Los anfitriones fueron amables y respondieron nuestras preguntas.

A peaceful and pleasant house. We loved spending time in this airy and large space, both private and open to nature. We would have stayed there longer! Thanks to the neighbors, who were very kind and friendly!

Une maison  paisible et agréble. Nous avons adoré passer du temps dans cet espace aéré et grand, à la fois privé et ouvert sur la nature. On y serait volontiers restés plus longtemps! Merci aux voisins, qui se sont montrés très bienveillants et sympathiques!

Large house, social space, comfortable, large kitchen. In front of the beach. Great for quiet plan and family sharing.

Casa amplia, espacio social, cómodo, cocina grande. Frente a la playa. Excelente para plan tranquilo y compartir en familia.

Very spacious and comfortable house. Very nice social area, spacious rooms. It's very hot, I don't know if it was around the time (March). Excellent location. Beautiful beach and uncrowded.

Casa muy amplia y comoda. Zona social muy agradable, cuartos espaciosos. Hace mucho calor, no se si fue por la época (marzo). Ubicación excelente. Hermosa la Playa y poco concurrida.

hola Eduardo gracias por la reseña, lástima que no disfrutaron del calor que es carácter de las áreas costeras de Costa Rica, puedes encontrar temperaturas más bajas en lugares como Poás o Monteverde en el futuro

This is a great place to stay in the Puerto Viejo area.   Located in la Caracola neighborhood. There are several great houses there owned by the same family. We have stayed in this neighborhood before. We met several of the family members; they were very friendly and the property has a great story. The location is quiet and safe. Frutepan has a great ground level kitchen and sitting area. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean. Very close to really nice beaches. A special thanks to Eva and her staff for their kindness and attention to detail. We hope to be able to stay here again.

Amazing old school house, in the middle of nature, other locals and close to the beach.

Excellent place, very quiet and close to the beach.

Excelente lugar, muy tranquilo y cerca de la playa.

The house is beautiful and perfectly located close to a superb and quiet beach. Eva, who lives next door, on site, is really welcoming and always there in case of need (a big thank you to her). The other houses are really close, but it didn't really bother us, except when work took place in one of them: the noise pollution is then painful (and lasted from morning to evening). The bedding in the upper room may also need to be changed. For the rest, very good, very nice house and magical location (little plus: aras nest in a tree right next door, which allows you to observe them every day).

La maison est magnifique et parfaitement située à deux pas d'une plage superbe et tranquille. Eva, qui habite à côté, sur place, est vraiment accueillante et toujours là en cas de besoin (un grand merci à elle). Les autres maisons sont vraiment très proches, mais cela ne nous a pas vraiment gênés, sauf quand des travaux ont eu lieu dans l'une d'elles: les nuisances sonores étant alors pénibles (et ont duré du matin au soir). La literie de la chambre du haut est aussi sans doute à changer. Pour le reste, très bien, très belle maison et emplacement magique (petit plus: des aras nichent dans un arbre juste à côté, ce qui permet de les observer tous les jours).

Josef’s place was in an absolutely stunning location. The backyard beach and corals were out of the world. We even managed to see two rays, a puffer fish and an old lobster during our daily snorkling sessions! The house is great for people who love nature. You literally feel like sleeping in a jungle and the howler monkeys actually had its calming effect. The livingroom is open to the jungle therefore we had some fun neighbourhood fauna walking in, but only friendly ones. The Master bedroom is stunning with a view around the jungle and an open shower from which I saw green macaws flying by and howler monkeys doing their thing (not disturbing anyone). Josef was responsive even on NYE when we ran out of gas for cooking. Overall it was a true paradise stay and I was surprised how few mosquitoes were there. There is also a daily yoga class with Kayla about 1,5km away which was really great. Certainly would go back! Thank you, Josef and Eva!

Beautiful open floor plan with lots of space. House is surrounded by flowers and vegetation and provides a beautiful tropical setting. Short walk to a quiet beach. All necessary amenities in the kitchen. We really loved our stay here and would stay here again. Had a little trouble finding the house but staff was available to guide us after we located the street. The open downstairs area was a fun place gathering place for our family. We saw more wildlife here in a day at the beach than we did in our other travels around Costa Rica: a young sloth on the premises and an adult sloth near the road. Also many monkeys, agouti, parrots, and hummingbirds were enjoyed in the complex.

Beautiful place …very close to the beach and the house has everything you need! This is our second year in a row staying in this property and we will go back next year for sure!

Great location. Great equipped and spacious. Great greenery. Exit to the beach. Emma is very attentive. Thank you! Just report the first floor bathroom washer that it had a noise and as a suggestion provide the option to change cloths, maybe depending on the number of days hosted. But the place is very nice.

Excelente ubicación. Muy bien equipada y amplia. Lindísima vegetación. Con salida a la playa. Emma muy atenta. Gracias! Solo reportar el lavatorio del baño de la primera planta que tenía un ruido y como sugerencia brindar la opción de cambio de paños, talvez dependiendo de la cantidad de días hospedados. Pero el lugar muy lindo.

The location is extraordinary, the house has every comfort and is large, spacious and comfortable

La ubicación es extraordinaria, la casa cuenta con todas las comodidades y es grande espaciosa y cómoda

The location could not be better! Meters from the beach, however there was a lot of cockroach in the house.

La ubicación No podría ser mejor! A metros de la playa, sin embargo había mucha cucaracha en la casa.

The house is fine, although we were surprised that it didn't look much like the photos shown in the listing. There is some privacy as it has plants around, however, there are other houses visible . I think it was good for cleaning The stay at the house was a good experience, however it is not what we expected, so we would not stay again. We also found the price if it is a little high for the house, what is worth it is close to all the beaches around

La casa está bien, aunque si nos tomó de sorpresa que no se parecía mucho a las fotos mostradas en el anuncio. Hay cierta privacidad pues tiene plantas alrededor, sin embargo hay otras casas visibles . Me parece que en limpieza estuvo bien. La estadía en la casa fue una buena experiencia, sin embargo no es lo que esperábamos, así que no nos volveríamos a hospedar. También nos pareció que el precio si está un poco elevado para la casa, lo que vale la pena es su cercanía a todas las playas alrededor

I am a mom of 5 kids (ages 16-7) who lives in a upper middle class neighborhood in suburban America. This house did look like the pics, but was even more rustic. There was no hot water in the kitchen and the instantaneous water heaters for the showers only marginally worked. I didn’t realize from the pics how close together the other homes around it are. Since they are all open concept the sound travels really easily. I think this location typically appeals to the young adult party crowd and not so much the family crowd. There was plenty of room for our family in this home. Since the entire house is pretty open to the outdoors I was a bit concerned about my kids safety at night since the master bedroom is on the third floor and the other bedrooms are on the second floor. Each bedroom door does have a bolt keypad lock on it which helped me feel better. The house grew on us and we had fun but it’s more of a “glamping” experience in my opinion.

A wonderful place a few meters from the sea. Definitely the best beaches. They bring vests and snorkeling gear as you can see fish there. Beware of ants that hurt. The grill is gas, we bought charcoal and we didn't have to use it.

Un lugar maravilloso a muy pocos metros del mar. Sin duda de las mejores playas. Lleven chalecos y equipo de snorkel ya que ahí mismo se pueden ver peces. Cuidado con las hormigas que duelen. La parrilla es a gas, nosotros compramos carbón y no lo tuvimos que usar.

Very beautiful place. Clean. Close to the center   The beach is perfect. Very recommended

We loved our stay at Frutepan. The location gives you a slice of secluded beach-side living but you are also very close to the amenities of Cocles and Puerto Viejo. The house has a simple, rustic feel and we loved the open plan downstairs for indoor-outdoor living. The top bedroom is a particularly beautiful space. One tip would be to take a sleep mask unless you want to wake at dawn as the curtains are thin (as seems typical in CR). We felt very connected to nature in this house - you wake to the sounds of howler monkeys and you can hear the waves too. We were disappointed not to be able to snorkel due to the wavy conditions (we stayed end of July/August) but we loved renting body boards from Cocles beach instead.

Paradise is the correct adjective to describe this place. We loved it so much and would love to come back one day. I recommend renting bikes and biking all around the area. Super fun and the breaze feels great.

Excellent location. The house is very spacious with nice spaces that offer privacy. The kitchen is ideal for sharing with the family. Eva (lady who welcomed us) is wonderful! We had an unforgettable vacation.

Ubicación excelente. La casa es muy amplia con espacios agradables que ofrecen privacidad. La cocina es ideal para compartir en familia. Eva (señora que nos recibió) es maravillosa! Pasamos unas vacaciones inolvidables.

Really neat house- wish that we knew more of the history of the place! Short walk to the beach. Bed sheets and towels were high-quality which was much appreciated. The shower gets hot! The hot shower was such a treat, since this seems to be a rare amenity in Costa Rica. The common rooms were really great for hanging out with family.

Great location, located in a lush forest just steps away from the beaches.  Don't be afraid of the surrounding fauna, it's ubiquitous.  Memorable experience

Super emplacement, situé dans une forêt luxuriante à quelques pas de la plages.  Il ne faut pas avoir avoir peur de la faunes environnantes, elle est omniprésente.  Expérience mémorable

We absolutely loved the open kitchen concept! It made this stay truly unique! There is no AC in the rooms so it did get a little hot at night, but the cooling fans helped. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to cook some meals at home. Bonus to the BBQ outside! There was wildlife all around us! So many birds and butterflies. The beach is stunning, but a little bit rocky so we did enjoy our water shoes. Overall, I definitely recommend this house! Especially if you’re looking for something a little different.

Josef’s place was fantastic.  You have to understand that you are in the middle of the jungle and beach- the Caribbean tropics, things will be slightly worn from the weather.  The place is amazing and sleeps many guests. The only critique is that there needs to be more standing fans because of the Intense heat and humidity of puerto Viejo.  On the beach and you can hear monkeys howling so cool! Also one night a sloth was outside. Josef was very responsive to what’s app and sent someone to help whenever needed.  If anything come prepared with a fan, and that your clothes may need a laundry service for salt and sand and humidity.  Would stay again for the location and layout of the house- beautiful open first floor patio and kitchen for family fun nights.

The house is very nice. But it's missing a lot of maintenance. (old mattresses, old sheets, beach towels are not there..). And the admin we weigh customer service. The house was not ready when we arrived at check-in, they were picking up from the previous ones and in total mess. The cleanliness in the terrible bathrooms. The worst thing that touched us in Costa Rica. He missed giving us a code for entry to a room and requesting help because he didn't ab, he said it was our fault and it was very late at 10:23 pm, he didn't have 24/hrs. service and that we slept the 6 adults together in the other rooms. We managed to disassemble a lattice of 5 wooden sticks to enter. (and instead of apologies, we intended to charge 270 euros for something that is fixed with a hammer in 5 minutes). The place and beach are wonderful. The kitchen is well equipped and clean, although the only thing they leave you is salt.

La casa es muy linda. Pero le falta mucho mantenimiento. (los colchones viejos, las sabanas viejas, toallas de playa no hay..). Y el administrador pesimo servicio al cliente. La casa no estaba lista cuando llegamos al check-in, estaban recogiendo lo de los anteriores y en total desorden. La limpieza en los baños terrible. La peor que nos tocó en Costa Rica. Le faltó darnos un código de entrada a una habitacion y al solicitar ayuda porque no abria dijo que era nuestra culpa y que era muy tarde a las 10:23 pm, que no tenia servicio 24/hrs. y que nos durmieramos los 6 adultos juntos en las otras habitaciones. Logramos desarmar una celosia de 5 palitos de madera para entrar. (y en vez de disculpas nos pretendia cobrar 270 euros por algo que se arregla con un martillo en 5 minutos). El lugar y playa son maravillosos. La cocina esta bien equipada y limpia aunque lo unico que te dejan es sal.

The place is great overall! There is a couple of things to keep in mind, there are mosquitos, and since it is a open space, animals will go into your food and garbage. Please be respectful to them, and save your food in the pantry every time unattended. Place is close to the beach, you have to walk probably 3 minutes and it is a great beach, it is a good option for babies! There are some small pool for your little ones. Also, water taste weird, and salty, so bring your own water to cook and drink.  But other than that, this place is amazing and there are a lot of things to do around, hopefully you see a couple of Sloths as we did!

Beautiful environment in a beautiful nature!

Beautiful property in a great location between Punta Uva and Puerto Viejo. Really happy with the accommodation and cleanliness also

This house is PERFECT, we had a great time. The beach is steps away and the whole place is very nice. Josef was an excellent host and Eva collaborated with everything we required. The house is very well equipped, it is spacious and comfortable. 100% recommended! :)

Esta casa es PERFECTA, lo pasamos genial. La playa está a unos pasos y todo el lugar es lindísimo. Josef fue una excelente anfitriona y Eva nos colaboró con todo lo que requerimos. La casa está muy bien equipada, es amplia y cómoda. 100% recomendada! :)

We hope to return, a very comfortable Caribbean experience with great location. I loved having my waterfront coffee, an experience in harmony with nature, ideal for remote work.

Esperamos volver, una experiencia caribeña muy cómoda con excelente ubicación. Amé tomar mi café frente al mar, una experiencia en armonía con la naturaleza, ideal para teletrabajar.

Josef’s place was more than we expected. The house is beautiful, spacious, and very welcoming! Our host was incredibly responsive, kind, and our stay was a slice of heaven. A new stove was installed during our stay and everyone was kind and respectful during the installation. We would love to keep this place our little secret, but also want to tell everyone how amazing our trip was! We will definitely be back. Thank you, Josef and Eva, for everything!

beautiful home and yard. Great beach to walk. Homes are closer than expected but still felt very private. unfortunately we bought snorkels for the trip and weren'table to use them as the water was way to rough so maybe wrong time of year for that. We will definitely be back however, and hopefully able to use the gear then. Book the trip!

This place is magical; the beach is spectacular and peaceful. The house is a treat; mostly open air yet private. It feels like having a living room in the jungle. Super practical; we had everything we needed in the kitchen (pans pots etc). We saw a lot of wild life but despite the location did not see many bugs. Incense helped us keep mosquitos at bay but there weren’t nearly as many as we fear. Overall we loved our stay. However, the water leak that gets water from the septic system into the kitchen space needs fixing. Also, if you’re coming for snorkeling consider that on most days the waves will make going out impossible. We stayed 5 days and could not go out once. Also, at the time of our stay there was no hammock (one of the reasons we chose this place) nor beach towels or chairs so make sure to bring your own. Also, during our stay, there was rather intense work on the neighboring houses (electric saws, hammers etc…). Owner did not reply through app but phone communications work

We loved our stay here. It was within walking distance of the beach and we saw different animals every day. There were some amenities listed that were missing, there were no bikes and no hammocks.

The place is a strategic point to get around, in front of the beach and Doña Eva was very attentive.

El lugar es un punto estratégico para movilizarse, en frente tiene la playa y doña Eva fue muy atenta.

We loved Frutepan! You can see wild parrots, howler monkeys in the morning, sloths right outside the house and it’s easy access to the beach. It has a wonderful Caribbean vibe! Can’t wait to return.

Thank you for sharing that little paradise for the second time. We will be back

Gracias para compartir ese pequeno paraiso por segunda vez. Volveremos

The place is beautiful. Oceanfront. Good place for large groups of people. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need, even a grill.

El lugar es hermoso. Frente al mar. Buen lugar para grupos grandes de personas. La cocina muy bien equipada con todo lo necesario, incluso parrilla.

This place was awesome, the best thing was having the beach just a few steps away, that’s what we liked the most! Regarding the house everything’s pretty much like the pictures, clean and comfortable, with a nice space downstairs to relax, big well equipped kitchen and dinning room. Access and location is great,  close to the center, restaurants and supermarkets. I would 100% recommend staying here :)

Beautiful Caribbean house just steps away from the amazing Beach of Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo! We were a group of friends who just loved not having to drive looking for a nice beach to spend the day, we just have to walk around 50 meters and we were in Paradise!

Super well located.  But a lot of lack of drinking water, which makes the stay experience not so pleasant.

Súper bien ubicado.  Pero muchísima falta de agua potable lo cual hace que la experiencia de la estadía no sea tan agradable.

The house is very nice, it had everything we expected, in terms of the rooms and kitchen, perfect access to the beach. However we had many problems with the water supply, from day 1 we arrived, there was no water, we communicated with Josef, and at the time he helped us, but in a matter of about 20 to 30 minutes again we ran out of water and people still maybe taking their bath, or cooking, and so the whole stay passed, from Saturday we arrived until Sunday, it was an exhausting experience the issue of water supply, it is already an essential and basic service, and our group was 10 people. I was hoping the host was aware of the situation that was reported to them and would work with them to find a solution, and be more attentive to making sure their guests had everything they needed to have a good stay.

La casa es muy bonita, tenía todo lo que esperábamos, en cuando a las habitaciones y la cocina, el acceso a la playa perfecto. Sin embargo tuvimos muchos problemas con el abastecimiento del agua, desde el día 1 que llegamos, no había agua, nos comunicamos con Josef, y en el momento nos ayudó, pero en cuestión de unos 20 a 30 minutos nuevamente nos quedamos sin agua y la gente aún tal vez tomando su baño, o cocinando, y así pasó toda la estadía, desde el sábado que llegamos hasta el domingo, fue una experiencia agotadora el tema del abastecimiento del agua, ya es un servicio esencial y básico, y nuestro grupo era de 10 personas. Esperaba que el anfitrión sabiendo la situación que se le informó, buscará una solución alterna, y estuviera más atento a ver que sus huéspedes tuvieran lo necesario para tener una buena estadía.

Excellent experience, everyone is very friendly and the house is very spacious and in a very good location. We'll be back soon.

Excelente experiencia, todos muy amigables y la casa muy espaciosa y en una muy buena ubicación. Volveremos pronto.

Spacious place, good point, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen. Just make sure one day before arrival so they don't have any issues checking in and that you're all set!

Lugar amplio, buen punto, camas cómodas, cocina bien equipada. Solo asegurarse bien un día antes de la llegada para que no tengan problemas al ingresar y que todo esté listo!

It is a wonderful place to share as a family, that we expect our expectations. The location was perfect, because not only do you have the privilege of enjoying the beach, only a few steps away , but you have a variety of restaurants, super markets, beautiful beaches only a few minutes away in addition to the national park. It was a place of rest, the only noise you could hear, before at night, were different types of animals, such as congos, lapas, among others and of course the sound of the waves. We enjoyed the visit of lazy bears usually at night. We felt so comfortable, the place was well-equipped for a big family, it was pretty clean. There was always good communication, they were very helpful at all times. I look forward to the moment when I can return to this splendid place. Pura Vida.

Es un lugar maravilloso para compartir en familia, que sobre paso nuestras expectativas. La ubicación fue perfecta, porque no solo se tiene el privilegio de disfrutar la playa, a solo unos pasos , sino que tienes variedad de restaurantes, súper mercados, hermosas playas a solo unos minutos, además del parque nacional. Fue un lugar de descanso, el único ruido que se escuchaba, con precedencia en las noches, eran diferentes tipos de animales, como congos, lapas, entre otras y por supuesto el sonido de las olas. Disfrutamos de la visita de osos perezosos generalmente en las noches. Nos sentimos muy cómodos, el lugar estaba bien equipado para una familia bien grande, estuvo bastante limpio. Siempre hubo buena comunicación, fueron muy atentos en todo momento. Esperaré con ansias el momento en que pueda volver a este espléndido lugar. Pura vida.

This house is one of several belonging to the same family,  the oldest house is over a 100 years old!  While you can't see the ocean directly it is very close to the beach (2 mins walk).   The house is large, though it was just 4 of us during this trip.  The folks onsite are great and will do everything they can to make your trip go smoothly.  That said, those not used to costa rica may be in for a bit of shock as power and water can go out without notice.  If you come with a pura vida mindset you'll have a great time.

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