Wake up to stunning Golfito Bay views in this airy 2BR waterfront apartment with a large terrace perfect for fishing and tropical sunsets just steps from downtown.
The Space
This unique, spacious 2-bedroom waterfront apartment offers a large private terrace where you can cast your fishing line directly into the water. Enjoy breathtaking views of Golfito Bay, surrounded by pristine tropical landscapes and stunning sunsets.
The apartment includes:
- Two air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a private bathroom featuring showers
- A large living room designed as an open space without walls, allowing a constant breeze from the water to flow through; no air conditioning in the living room, but several fans are provided
- A generous terrace situated right over the water
The design prioritizes airflow to prevent humidity-related issues common in enclosed tropical spaces. During the hot season from February to early April, daytime temperatures can reach 31°C (88°F), cooling to a comfortable 26°C (78°F) at night.
Location
The apartment is conveniently located near downtown Golfito. You can shop tax-free at Deposito or walk to nearby restaurants, including Mar y Luna Resort.
Guest Access
Guests have private access to the apartment directly from the indoor garage.
Amenities and Activities
- Optional rentals include a sailboat or dinghy for exploring the Pacific Coast or spending a day on a secluded sand beach.
- Sport fishing charters are available, with marlin abundant from December to April and tuna from May to October.
- Surfboards can be rented for $10 per hour, and kayaks or paddleboards for $15 per hour.
Nearby Attractions and Tours
Whale and Dolphin Watching
Golfito and the Osa Peninsula offer the longest humpback whale-watching season globally. These warm southern Pacific waters attract humpback whales for over eight months each year. The area also hosts large populations of resident dolphins, making sightings highly likely.
- Tours depart daily when there is demand.
- Best time to visit for whale migration: late July to November.
- Tour duration: 3.5 to 4 hours.
- Included in the tour: boat transport, naturalist guide, snorkeling mask (for reef swimming only), drinking water, and snacks (fresh fruit, chips, and dip).
- Pricing: $80 per person for shared tours; private tours cost $420 total for 1-5 people or $80 per person for groups of six or more.
Local Guides and Excursions
- Dolphin tours are led by Phoebe, an Irish marine biologist with extensive local knowledge.
- Captain Geraldo “Botero” offers private boat trips to secluded coves and beaches such as Cativo and Pavones for $200 per day.
Additional Activities
- Take the ferry to Puerto Jimenez for $12, a 30-minute ride from downtown Golfito. Enjoy local cafes and try the recommended seafood soup with coconut.
- Explore local beaches like Zancudo and Pavones. Roads are partly unpaved but passable. Wildlife sightings include monkeys and parrots.
- Drive up the mountain road for snacks or lunch at a small, friendly, home-based eatery with panoramic views of Golfito. Directions can be provided upon request.
Notes
Mattresses have been upgraded with an additional soft layer for enhanced comfort based on guest feedback.
Reviews
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(21 reviews)
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Recent Reviews
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Gentry
3 months ago
I don't have anything to say
4
Tanaoa
3 months ago
enjoyed our stay
4
Vanessa
4 months ago
Great view with an epic sunset visible from the living room, excellent AC in the bedrooms and actual warm showers, which is rare here. The kitchen was severely lacking so of you like to cook, it's very overpriced. There was only one spatula, and it was a rubber one for baking, which immediately melted when I tried to use it, and no real kitchen knives. Just one mini serrated steak knife, so I had a heck of a time chopping things for dinner. The neighborhood is loud, but thankfully during the night it got quiet, I only had to tolerate reggaeton being blared at full volume by a neighbor for maybe 30 minutes, and the loud motorcycles and cars leaving in the morning only lasted for about an hour, starting around 5am. It's not somewhere I would stay long term, but if you eat at restaurants and don't mind loud neighbors occasionally, it's a beautiful place.
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5
Warren
6 months ago
Great location right on the water, with a dock. Helped my father as it was his first time staying in Golfito. Great overall host
5
Melanie
6 months ago
Claudio was extremely responsive making booking easy and our stay delightful. The space is very spacious and comfortable with an amazing view of an inlet of the Gulf of Dulce. The town of Gofilto is right down the road with good restaurants and a marina for boat tours and a ferry that can take you to Puerta Jiménez. Gofilto also has a huge duty free shopping complex. Thank you, Claudio, for all your help and sharing your space.
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Ignacio
6 months ago
Amazing view!
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Jose Pablo
7 months ago
El lugar es muy lindo; sin embargo el baño olía muy mal, no había luz en el otro baño para poder bañarse, el lugar hubo un momento donde se fue la luz y no tuvimos más corriente en cocina
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Wilson
7 months ago
Muy chiva y tranquilo el lugar
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Fernando
7 months ago
Es un lugar sin duda para regresar, el sonido del añ frante de la habitación y equipo completo para preparar alimentos. Un lugar lindo para estar.
5
Wishka
7 months ago
Claudio and his wife are very nice people and allowed me to check in early agter driving all night and needing rest. The place is right on the water and you wake up to beautiful view.
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