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Forest House a walk from beach! - Houses for Rent in Puntarenas, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

The place was beautiful and everything was communicated well :)

Our stay at this home was incredible. The property is even more beautiful than described, perfectly tucked into the forest while still being just a short drive to the beach. Waking up to the sounds of nature and relaxing by the pool with views felt like a dream. The home itself is thoughtfully designed, spacious, and well maintained. The open living area was perfect for spending time together, and the bedrooms were comfortable, private, and beautifully appointed. The outdoor showers were such a unique and refreshing touch that really added to the overall experience. The location couldn’t be better. Peaceful and secluded, yet just a quick drive to Paquera and the ferry. We also loved learning about the area’s bioluminescence and having easy access to explore it. Everything was exactly as described (if not better), and the self check-in made arrival seamless. You can tell the property is well cared for, and even small details like the upkeep of the outdoor areas, were handled with care.

Beautiful home in the forest with monkeys swinging and views of the ocean. Spacious home, great sleeps, awesome kitchen, and lots of lounge space. We enjoyed the location, but would probably stay closer to Montezuma next time around. Hosts helped us book a kayak tour that was so much fun! Worth noting that the pool didn't look like the photos. There was an algae issue when we arrived - cloudy, dark green, couldn't see the bottom. The hosts said it was safe to swim in, but we didn't feel comfortable. They sent pool cleaners who worked on it. The hosts said it was fixed but it was not. The water was cloudy to the end. We asked for a discount and they offered a very small amount as a gesture. We were pretty disappointed - with the situation and outcome. We booked this place for the pool and paid quite a bit extra for that (after changing our prior booking). Overall though, we appreciated our stay and the hosts.

We had the most incredible trip at this gorgeous home. From the moment we arrived, it felt like the perfect blend of comfort, function, and natural beauty. It is tucked into the forest, which gave us privacy and peaceful shade-a welcome break from the heat- yet the house still gets lovely pockets of sun that make the pool area feel dreamy. Easy check-in, extremely responsive and helpful hosts. One of our favorite parts of the stay was watching monkeys swing through the trees. We loved the town of Paquera. Playa Organos—while a bit of a physical trek on foot—was just a 5-minute drive away.  The beach was peaceful, calm for swimming, boogie boarding, had shaded areas, and had tours to Isla Tortuga. Perfect location for doing a bioluminescence kayak tour and exploring the nearby Curú Wildlife Refuge!  Highly recommend El Gecko Tours, El Punto restaurant at sunset. Couldn’t have asked for a better home-beautiful, serene, and surrounded by nature—this place truly exceeded our expectations!

Great place, very peaceful! The only thing was that a lot of items were not functioning. The curtains (battery operated) didnt work, so there was light very early on, the coffee machines didn’t either and some other electronicals. Other than that the place was great and we enjoyed our stay.

Thanks for the feedback, obviously it was unfortunate that the batteries  for the blinds ran out while you were here, but we had them replaced for you as soon as we found out they had ran out. You never mentioned any electrical issues, especially with the 3 different types of coffee machines that are here (that are currently being used and all seem to work fine?)

The house is wonderful, everything was clean and impeccable, working perfectly. We were two families and we were able to be very comfortable. The decor is beautiful, the rooms are spacious, and very practical. It is very well equipped with everything you need, it just lacked an electric toaster since we like to have toast for breakfast. The setting of the house is as if you were in the middle of the jungle, and your closest neighbors were the howler monkeys. We recommend!

La casa es maravillosa, todo estaba limpio e impecable, funcionando a la perfección. Eramos dos familias y pudimos estar muy cómodos. La decoración es hermosa, los ambientes son amplios, y muy prácticos. Está muy bien equipada con todo lo necesario, solo le faltó una tostadora electrica ya que a nosotros nos gusta desayunar pan tostado. El entorno de la casa es como si estuvieras en el medio de la selva, y tus vecinos mas cercanos fueran los monos aulladores. Recomendamos!

This is absolutely the best find on Airbnb. The best Airbnb we’ve rented. Everything was top notch. Sarah was the best host; very responsive and helped us organize activities. The Airbnb is gorgeous and squeaky clean. The surroundings were out of this world. I wish we could have stayed a month or more and I hope to be back. Description accurate around recommending a 4x4 however it’s not a difficult drive.

Thanks Colin, we're so glad you and your family had such a great time!

Sarah’s house was beautiful and was the perfect amount of space for our family of 7. We enjoyed many mornings sipping coffee on the large deck waiting to catch a glimpse of the monkeys that came to visit often!! The house was just as beautiful as pictured…. And very comfortable for all of us!! You definitely need a good 4-wheel Vehicle for the driveway, to visit the local gorgeous beach down the street and to visit the sites. There is also a great little store down the road that was great for snacks, beverages, wine… and also had delicious Italian meats, cheeses and gelato!! This was very convenient instead of making a trip into town!! We had some water issues In the beginning of the trip. But Sarah and Sean helped us get these resolved. The 2 items that are important to keep in mind is that the driving can be a bit tricky the first couple of times & because the water in the house is heated by solar…. Conserving warm water is necessary. Overall, we all had a great vacation!!

The house was exactly as described in the listing and photos, spacious, beautiful, and perfect for families. The location is fantastic, with stunning ocean views and a peaceful forest backdrop. The hosts were very responsive, addressing a few minor issues almost immediately. Overall, an excellent stay!

I cannot begin to describe how magical this place is!  A high 4x4 vechile is required.  If you don't have an adventurous bone in your body, skip Costa all together.  But if you do, you will never regret renting this home on the Nicoya peninsula.  It is absolutely stunning and clean.  It had everything we needed and was an excellent home base for adventures all around the end of the peninsula.  We felt safe and secure and even had local doggos visit us daily.  That is the Tican way, though. (When in Rome!) They were super sweet and well behaved.  The hosts answered every question and were alwasy there if we needed them or a suggestion on what tours to book. TEN STARS!

Great place to relax with the family. Very close to the beach, peaceful and quiet. The house is great and very comfortable

Great stay at Casa del Bosca. Large, comfortable house in the shade of the forest. Steep access road but worth the effort. Hosts very helpful and booked tours for us. Beautiful beach a short drive further along the road. I highly recommend a stay in the villa.

One word… awesome Everything was great. The view. The accommodations. The proximity to the ferry and isle of tortuga. The journey to the location was complicated at night, so arrive early enough to see where you are going. We were provide amazing directions and was happy that we safe the step by step directions before arriving because we would have been lost without them. Everything we needed was inside of the house: pots, pan, utensils… all which helped us to prepare meals with ease. The grocery store was nearby. I would definitely recommend this location and will definitely consider it as one of the best Airbnb locations that I’ve experienced. The hosts were amazing as well. Always there to answer questions and provide support. Definitely felt like they made us feel at home in the home.

The home was beautiful, spotless, clean, and the beds/linens were 5 star hotel quality. The entire stay was nice and it was nice to unplug. We did some local snorkeling activities while there. The home was modern with all the amenities. I will say, that both of us couples followed the literal address in our Google maps/iPhone and it took you to the wrong part of town. Follow the instructions given. Just put in for playa organos, the local beach, and follow those signs until you get to the deli market (which looks out of place) and then the directions given from the deli market provided by the host are helpful. I am the one that booked it and didnt have phone service in costa rica, and I was unable to copy and paste the link to someone else in a text or anything. so, if you have service the directions link should work for you! Note: there is no cell service on the road leading to and at the house. (A welcome brochure on a coffee table would be nice with all the check in/out information)

Very nice place! Impeccable, with many amenities in the house. The place is very private and quiet, perfect for resting. It's close to the beach. The only bad thing is that the pool is very wavy, so it's difficult for young children. But besides that, the place is amazing

Muy bonito lugar! Impecable, con muchas comodidades la casa. El lugar es muy privadoy tranquilo, perfecto para descansar. Está muy cerca de la playa. Lo único malo es que la piscina es muy onda entonces se dificulta para niños pequeños. Pero además de eso el lugar es increíble

It is a beautiful house, in the middle of the mountain, the construction is very nice and elegant and has a lot of vegetation around it, we saw monkeys, raccoons, birds and many animals. A 4x4 vehicle is needed to enter, and it is important to note that the pool is very deep. If a person does not know how to swim, they cannot enter, as it completely covers. You also have to be careful with children in the pool.

Es una casa preciosa, en medio de la montaña, la construcción es muy bonita y elegante y tiene mucha vegetación alrededor, vimos monos, pizotes, aves y muchos animales. Se necesita carro 4x4 para ingresar y es importante tomar en cuenta que la piscina es muy profunda, si una persona no sabe nadar no se puede meter, ya que tapa completamente, igualmente hay que tener cuidado con los niños y niñas en la piscina.

We really enjoyed our stay at Sarah’s airbnb. It was such a beautiful home in the jungle and a short walk to the beach which we also loved. We saw monkeys in the trees in the morning which was really cool!! I recommend checking in during the day since the landmarks referenced in the directions to the home are not able to be seen clearly in the dark. I recommend also having the wifi password ready, since there isn’t much service around the immediate area except for the home. Just something to keep in mind. We loved our stay here, and I highly recommend this airbnb!!

We had a wonderful stay at Sarah and Sean’s Airbnb—it’s truly a special spot! The home is beautifully designed, functional, and perfectly situated in a stunning area where we felt very safe. A highlight was seeing bioluminescence while swimming at night and watching howler monkeys in the wild right from the property. A few logistical things came up, but Sarah and Sean were fantastic with quick and helpful communication. The provided address didn’t show up in our maps, but their written directions were clear, and we had no trouble finding it. We’d recommend arriving in daylight to spot the landmarks easily. Highly recommend this place!

The house is very nice and functional. The setting is superb and access to the beach is easy . This step was one of the highlights  of our stay at the CR.

La maison est très agréable et fonctionnelle. Le cadre est superbe et l’accès à la plage est facile . Cette étape fut un des highlights  de notre séjour au CR.

a house designed for the environment... being wrapped in mountain Almendros and other species of vegetation, was not something I expected... very well surprised, mind-blowing... waking up in that house is unique.

una casa pensada para el entorno... estar envuelto en Almendros de montaña y otras especies de vegetación, no era algo que esperaba... muy bien sorprendido, alucinante... despertarse en esa casa es único.

This place was perfect!  Exactly what we were looking for. Plenty of space for the 3 couples in our group. Kitchen was stocked with all appliances that we needed. Comfortable and spacious common spaces. Laundry on site was awesome. Beach was close and not crowded at all. We had a little issue with the water at the house, which was promptly addressed. We would definitely return! Sarah also made some amazing reservations for us! Our group really enjoyed the Bioluminescent, dinner at Chiquita Island, and an excellent trip to Isla Tortuga all recommend and reserved by Sarah.

This was a beautiful place to stay and just perfect for our needs. Sarah, was absolutely honest with us about the house not being in a typical tourist area which really swung it for us but it was close enough to some very pretty villages that could provide everything we needed (supermarkets, bakery, butchers, cafes/ restaurants, pharmacy), as well as some lovely beaches and other tourist attractions within a very reasonable driving distance. Our surroundings were stunning and the view from the patio area outside (not shown in Sarah’s photos) was absolutely beautiful. The forest provides plenty of shade from the hot sun and it was lovely to see some wildlife in their natural surroundings ( monkeys, striped squirrels, and some beautiful birds and butterflies) while having dips in the pool and lazing on the sun loungers. In addition to the essentials provided for any stay, there were many extras which made for a very relaxing trip. Thank you Sarah for everything, it was so hard to leave

This is a beautiful home in a great location in Paquera. It is close to the ferry terminal where you can do a snorkel tour, visit the islands on a boat tour, and book a nighttime bioluminescence tour which is awesome. We also drove to Montezuma beach and hiked to waterfalls. Well worth that hour drive too! The home is high up on a mountain with beautiful views of the ocean in the distance and tall trees all around. We saw many animals right in the yard. The back deck is so peaceful to sit on and immerse yourself in jungle beauty. It has a steep driveway off a bumpy gravel road but the drive is worth it! Bring your own laundry soap and dishwasher pods, but otherwise there’s enough kitchen appliances to eat in. Overall this is a great place to spend some of your time as you journey through Costa Rica!

Great house to have family vacations, feeling like it was home, close to nature and walking distance to the beach.

Sara’s location structurally was very nice. It was beautiful and the furniture was fantastic. We spent Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2024 at this location and it was perfect for us to be able to go to luminous kayaking as well as enjoy the beach, which was a very short distance away. We also enjoyed Christmas Eve at a local resort and it was good fun. Sara made the stay more unique than what you can provide at a hotel because she offered local recommendations made reservations for us and really dialled in to help us become acquainted with the community. The kitchen had unique and cool gadgets to play with. If you are travelling Here heads up!…We had to purchase shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap, dish soap and there was very limited paper supplies like toilet paper and paper Towels. All available at the store at The bottom of the road. As a note the yeti bag, boogie boards, towels and beach chairs helped make up for these missing amenities.

Fantastic spot, exactly as described and pictured! Sarah was SO helpful in making our trip fantastic. Would definitely recommend!

This is a absolutely beautiful and spacious house, and very well kitted out with all requirements. The location is amazing and with a great view, we even saw some howler monkeys passing by in the trees in front of the house! To get to the beach would be more than a little walk though (steep down and then steep going up again), we took the short drive with the car. Overall highly recommended!

The home is beautiful.  Very clean and well decorated. The location is difficult to get to, I suggest using a 4-wheel drive.

Thanks for the feedback. As we try and point out to all guests before they book, our house is not in the 'usual' tourist areas with bars and restaurants. Although the road to the house is paved, the beach road is not, so we would always recommend a 4x4, especially when visiting in the wet season.

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