Ocean view luxury property at 300 m from Punta Uva beach with pool. One acre of lush jungle and landscaped gardens with two elegant villas, shared pool and pool area with pavilion, with A/C, fully equipped kitchens, full baths, large decks with ocean, jungle and garden views. For more details on the property layout and the multiple options to rent, please see the The Space section bellow. The space "Ginger & Cacao” is a one acre of sanctuary like property of lush tropical jungle and landscaped gardens. With views of the Caribbean sea and a short walk to Punta Uva beach. The property includes two elegant villas, a cottage (not included in this listing), a beautiful pool with pool pavilion with swinging beds, and the caretakers' cottage with the property laundry. The pool is shared. "Ginger & Cacao" is perfect for individual vacations, small family gatherings, small wedding parties and honeymoons. Perfect for adventures and people who appreciate nature and interaction with wildlife in its natural habitat. This listing handles the booking of the two Villas Ginger and Cacao ONLY! In addition to renting the two villas listed as a package at a special price, there are a few other options for rent to consider. Please contact the host with your questions or request for reservation as the INSTANT BOOKING option CAN'T be used for the following options: 1. Rent the entire property "Ginger & Cacao" with the two villas and the cottage; sleeps max 10, adults and children included. 2. Rent one of the villas individually - each one is for max 4, adults and children included. 3. Rent one of the villas in combination with the White Cottage, sleeps 6 max. Please note that the cottage is for adults only. 4. Rent The White Cottage individually, sleeps 2 adults max. The villas Ginger and Cacao are located at the opposite side of the pool area. High ceilings, hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchens and full baths, massive wooden doors and large decks complete the villas’ elegant furnishings. Villa Cacao has fantastic ocean, garden and jungle views from all rooms. A large ocean view deck connects the kitchen- bar- sitting area and master suit with the al - fresco dining area. It has one master suit with queen size bed with drapes, a large wardrobe. The full en-suite bath has adjacent outdoor shower. The sitting - sleeping area is comfortably furnished with 2 sofa-beds, set up for sleeping. This area has its own full bath, a TV screen with bedding cabinet underneath it, and a coffee table. The kitchen, with dishwasher including, is fully equipped for at home cooking and dining. Each space of the villa is ventilated by ceiling fans. In addition, we further ventilate the villa with a large and potent air-cooler, and a portable fan. This villa has been build with double roofing with open space in between for best natural ventilation of the entire house. That makes the installation of an A/C technically impossible. The villa has large sliding doors and windows with sliding mosquito screens. The villa shares a parking below the pool area. A private path takes you to the beautiful pool area, lit at night. This path has a few block steps that transition to the grass area surrounding the pool and pavilion. Villa Ginger is nested into the surrounding jungle with views of it from every single window and deck. The villa has A/C in the 2 bedrooms with queen size beds. It also has the option for a ceiling fan ventilation. The villa has 1 full bath with jungle views, fully equipped kitchen with dining area and two large decks. The front deck has a table for 4 with chairs and umbrella, perfect for al-fresco dining, a sitting area for 4 with umbrella, and a bench. The bedroom deck at the back of the villa has fantastic views of the jungle. The villa has its own parking space for 2 cars at the front. A short walk on paved path will take you to the pool area. The path has a slight incline, following the drive way to the small bridge, a few block steps to the grass area surrounding the pool and pavilion. Both villas have safe deposit boxes installed in the bedroom wardrobes. Please secure all your valuables and close/lock all windows and doors before exiting the property. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PERSONAL LOSS! On the opposite side of the pool area we have The White Cottage. Sunlight and a sense of lightness define the cottage. It is build under huge trees, facing East for terrific views of the Caribbean sea and to catch the ocean breeze. Large verandas with arm chairs and tables make this place perfect to relax after a long day at the beach while enjoying the surrounding views. French windows bring light and the green of the surrounding jungle inside. Its white interior complemented by teak wood wall and art, truly reflect the owner’s ideas for beach comfort. The open-floor layout allows for easy and comfortable indoor-outdoor dining. The cottage has well defined rest area with queen size bed and sofa, the modern full bath and walk-in closet are quite spacious. The high-end kitchen is fully equipped, with dishwasher including, for at home cooking and dining. In addition the A/C, the cottage is ventilated by numerous ceiling fans . Mosquito screens are installed on every window. The cottage uses a shared parking below the pool area. The White Cottage is perfect for a romantic get-away or honeymoon vacation. THE COTTAGE IS NOT INCLUDED FOR RENT IN THIS LISTING. Should you be interested renting it, please search for The White Cottage, Punta Uva Beach, Costa Rica, or, contact the host. The beautiful pool area, surrounded by jungle and gardens, includes a pavilion with swinging day beds, and a leisure area with chaises with side tables and umbrellas. The pool area is the perfect spot to see large families of capuchin, spider and howler monkeys raiding the treetops searching for food. When particular fruits are in season, our trees get busy with toucans flying around and sloths feeding. Please note that the viewing of wildlife in its natural habitat is not guaranteed, but it's such a special treat when they visit us. The property grounds are beautiful and interesting to explore. Authentic tropical jungle with landscaped gardens around each house, and plants with lots of colors, and fragrance. Our multiple cacao trees and ginger plants inspired the name, “Ginger & Cacao”. The property is maintained by caretakers Cesar and Maribel, two wonderful and trustworthy people. For your service and convenience they reside in a separate cottage on the property grounds by the gate. Guest access Complete access to the reserved villa/s, to the shared pool & pool area, and gardens. We want our guests to feel at home, their home while visiting Punta Uva. Other things to note Upon request, we can help you with booking personal chef, massage therapist, yoga instructor, local transportation such as taxis and airport pick up, laundry services. None of the additional services are included in the rental price and are paid for directly to the service provider. We don't charge the providers with the standard for the area referral commission. We are just happy to be able to help our guests with recommendations and the bookings.

## Property Overview

Located 300 meters from Punta Uva Beach, Ginger & Cacao is a one-acre tropical retreat surrounded by lush jungle and landscaped gardens. The property offers Caribbean Sea views, two elegant villas, a shared swimming pool, and a pool pavilion with swinging daybeds.

Each villa includes:

- Air conditioning where specified
- A fully equipped kitchen
- A full bathroom
- Large decks with jungle, garden, or ocean views
- Hardwood floors and high ceilings
- Ceiling fans
- Large doors and windows with mosquito screens

This listing is for Villas Ginger and Cacao only. The White Cottage is not included.

## Rental Options

Please contact the host regarding the following arrangements, as instant booking is not available for these options:

1. Rent the entire Ginger & Cacao property, including both villas and the White Cottage. Maximum occupancy is 10 guests, including adults and children.
2. Rent Villa Ginger or Villa Cacao individually. Each villa accommodates a maximum of 4 guests, including adults and children.
3. Rent one villa together with the White Cottage. Maximum occupancy is 6 guests. The White Cottage is for adults only.
4. Rent the White Cottage individually for a maximum of 2 adults.

## Villa Cacao

Villa Cacao is positioned across the pool area from Villa Ginger and offers ocean, garden, and jungle views from every room.

The villa includes:

- One bedroom with a queen-size bed, curtains, and a large wardrobe
- A full en-suite bathroom with an adjacent outdoor shower
- A sitting and sleeping area with two sofa beds
- A second full bathroom
- A television screen with a bedding cabinet underneath
- A coffee table
- A fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher
- A kitchen, bar, and sitting area connected to a large ocean-view deck
- An outdoor dining area
- Large sliding doors and windows with sliding mosquito screens

The villa is ventilated by ceiling fans, a large air cooler, and a portable fan. It was built with a double roof and an open space between the layers to promote natural ventilation. Because of this design, air conditioning cannot be installed.

Villa Cacao shares parking below the pool area. A private path leads to the illuminated pool area. The route includes several block steps that transition to the grass surrounding the pool and pavilion.

## Villa Ginger

Villa Ginger is nestled within the surrounding jungle, with views of the tropical landscape from every window and deck.

The villa features:

- Two bedrooms with queen-size beds
- Air conditioning in both bedrooms
- Ceiling fans for additional ventilation
- One full bathroom with jungle views
- A fully equipped kitchen with a dining area
- Two large decks
- Private parking for two cars

The front deck includes:

- A dining table with seating for four
- An umbrella
- A sitting area for four
- A bench

The rear bedroom deck overlooks the jungle.

A short walk along a paved path leads to the pool area. The path follows the driveway to a small bridge, then continues over several block steps to the grass surrounding the pool and pavilion.

## White Cottage

The White Cottage is located across the pool area from the villas and is not included in this listing.

Built beneath large trees and facing east, the cottage offers Caribbean Sea views and refreshing ocean breezes. Large verandas with armchairs and tables provide a comfortable place to relax after a day at the beach.

The cottage includes:

- French windows overlooking the surrounding jungle
- An open-plan indoor and outdoor dining area
- A sleeping area with a queen-size bed
- A sofa
- A spacious full bathroom
- A walk-in closet
- A fully equipped high-end kitchen with a dishwasher
- Air conditioning
- Numerous ceiling fans
- Mosquito screens on every window
- Shared parking below the pool area

The White Cottage is suitable for a romantic getaway or honeymoon. To inquire about renting it, search for “The White Cottage, Punta Uva Beach, Costa Rica,” or contact the host.

## Pool and Grounds

The shared pool area is surrounded by jungle and gardens and includes:

- A pavilion with swinging daybeds
- Chaises with side tables
- Umbrellas
- A leisure area for relaxing

The pool area may offer opportunities to observe capuchin, spider, and howler monkeys moving through the treetops. When certain fruits are in season, toucans may visit the trees, and sloths may be seen feeding. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, but they can be a memorable part of the experience.

The grounds combine authentic tropical jungle with landscaped gardens around each house. Colorful and fragrant plants, along with the property’s cacao trees and ginger plants, inspired the name “Ginger & Cacao.”

Caretakers Cesar and Maribel maintain the property and live in a separate cottage near the entrance gate.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to:

- Their reserved villa or villas
- The shared swimming pool and pool area
- The gardens

The property is intended to feel like a home during your stay in Punta Uva.

## Safety and Security

Both villas have safes installed in the bedroom wardrobes. Please secure all valuables and close and lock all windows and doors before leaving the property.

The host is not responsible for personal loss.

## Additional Services

Upon request, the host can assist with arranging:

- A personal chef
- Massage therapy
- Yoga instruction
- Local transportation
- Taxi services
- Airport pickup
- Laundry services

These services are not included in the rental price and are paid directly to the service provider. The host does not charge providers the standard referral commission for the area and is happy to assist with recommendations and bookings.

Steps from Punta Uva Beach, this two-villa tropical retreat sleeps up to 8. Enjoy Caribbean Sea views, a shared pool, jungle gardens, and swinging daybeds in Costa Rica’s Caribbean paradise.

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Our family had a really lovely time here. The gardens around the pool are lush and beautiful, and we spotted plenty of wildlife while swimming. Beach is a short walk down the hill.

We rented both houses and had a great time. We loved waking up to the howls of the howler monkeys and the sounds of the birds and the sea! It’s awesome to be in the middle of the nature but you have to be ready for the insects too!

Really a beautiful place and a wonderful garden with fantastic wildlife. We arrived just after a power outage due to severe weather and fallen trees, but Zvezda welcomed us warmly and ensured we had a wonderful stay. So toucans, monkeys, parrots right outside the house 🙌 Thank you so much for some wonderful days ☀️🙏

Virkelig et skønt sted og helt vidunderlig have med fantastisk dyreliv. Vi kom lige da der havde været strømafbrydelse grundet kraftigt vejr og væltet træ, men Zvezda tog godt imod os og sikrede at vi fik et skønt ophold. Så tukaner, aber, papegøjer lige uden for huset 🙌 mange tak for nogle skønne dage ☀️🙏

The place is a dream in the middle of nature and close to the main beaches in the area. To get in, you DO need a 4x4 vehicle (as the listing says). César and Zvezda's service was excellent and super fast. They resolved any request that was made. The pool has ladder access and is super nice! We will definitely stay again! Thank you for everything!

El lugar es un sueño en medio de la naturaleza y cerca de las principales playas de la zona. La entrada SI necesita carro 4x4 (como dice el anuncio). La atención de César y Zvezda excelente y súper rápido solucionaron cualquier petición que se hizo. La piscina tiene acceso tipo escalera y es súper agradable! Sin duda nos volveremos a quedar! Gracias por todo!

Beautiful property, location was great, safe for families.

The grounds were beautiful. We rented two houses for a big family trip and really enjoyed having our own spaces but being so close. The children enjoyed the pool so much and the balconies were amazing for wildlife viewing. The caretaker was unobtrusive but always available and they changed our linens and trash twice in a one week stay. Walkable even for children to the beach and a few restaurants.

Punta Uva beach is beautiful, and so is the location of Ginger and Cacao. Everything is furnished with a lot of love. The pool and outdoor area are incredibly beautiful. We would have liked to have stayed longer.

Der Strand von Punta Uva ist wunderschön und die Lage von Ginger und Cacao ebenfalls. Alles ist mit viel Liebe eingerichtet. Der Pool und der Außenbereich ist unschlagbar schön. Wir wären gern noch länger geblieben.

Very pleasant stay in the middle of the rainforest. Very clean house with amenities and air conditioning in both bedrooms and ceiling fans everywhere. We had the Ginger house. Cabinets in the bedrooms to store clothes and mosquito nets in the patio doors of the bedrooms and kitchen. Kitchen fairly well equipped with a gas stove. Access to the entrance is narrow and very steep; a 4x4 facilitates the climb. We found the entrance easier to maneuver when arriving from above. Note that Punta Uva is down the coast; for young and fit people, it can take about 5 minutes to walk, otherwise it takes a car. We loved our stay, the excursions were close by car. Grocery stores are a 5-minute drive away. César, the concierge, is on site and responds quickly to our requests. Incredible to hear the sounds of the jungle and see the macaws, hummingbirds and other animals. Thanks to our host for a memorable stay!

Séjour très agréable au milieu de la forêt tropicale. Maison très propre avec commodités et air climatisé dans les 2 chambres et ventilateurs au plafond partout. Nous avions la maison Ginger.Armoires dans les chambres pour ranger les vêtements et moustiquaires dans les portes patio des chambres et de la cuisine. Cuisine assez bien équipée avec une cuisinière au gaz. L'accès à l'entrée est étroit et très abrupte; un 4x4 facilite la montée. Nous avons trouvé l'entrée plus facile à maneuvrer en arrivant d'en haut. À noter que Punta Uva est en bas de la côte; pour les gens jeunes et en forme, ça peut prendre environ 5 minutes de marche, sinon ça prend la voiture. Nous avons adoré notre séjour, les excursions étaient près en voiture. Des épiceries sont à 5 minutes en voiture. César, le concierge, est sur place et répond rapidement à nos demandes. Incroyable d'entendre les sons de la jungle et d'apercevoir les aras, colibris et autres animaux. Merci à notre hôte pour un séjour mémorable!

This place in the Caribbean is a little piece of paradise, a place to forget about stress, a place that's a total dream Costa Rica's best beaches are within walking or driving distance. I'd be back again

Este lugar del Caribe es un pedacito del paraíso, un lugar para olvidarse del estrés, un lugar totalmente de ensueño Caminando o en carro están las mejores playas de Costa Rica. Regresaría nuevamente

We enjoyed our stay! Beautiful villas and beautiful poolside. We saw toucans and green macaws while we were resting by the pool! Several amenities in the kitchen. The beds were very comfortable even the sofa bed for my boy. It's a 10-minute walk to the beach. The return is more difficult because of the big hill to climb, but it made us exercise! We appreciated the beach towels provided by the host. We used the same tuk tuk driver who came to pick us up directly from the villa. We wrote to him on WhatsApp. Count 5,000 colónes to go to town. Thanks to Cesar, the caretaker who is exemplary in his kindness.

Nous avons bien aimé notre séjour! Magnifiques villas et bord de piscine superbe. Nous avons vu des toucans et des aras verts alors que nous nous reposions sur le bord de la piscine! Plusieurs commodités dans la cuisine. Les lits étaient très confortables même le divan lit pour mon garçon. Il faut 10 minutes de marche pour aller à la plage. Le retour est plus ardu en raison de la grosse côte à monter, mais ça nous a fait faire de l’exercice! Nous avons apprécié les serviettes de plage fournies par l’hôte. Nous avons utilisé le même chauffeur de tuk tuk qui venait nous prendre directement à la villa. On lui écrivait par Wattsapp. Comptez 5 000 colónes pour aller en ville. Merci à Cesar, le gardien qui est d’une gentillesse exemplaire.

The villas were beautiful, as was the pool area. Just a short walk to the beach where we saw many sloths.  Highly recommend the local El Refugio Grill for a delicious meal out.

We had a good experience with the villas. Zvezda was a good host and responsive quickly. Some things you should take note of are: the place comes ONLY with curtains in the deck outside and terrace. There are no curtains  or black outs in any of  the bedrooms  and living rooms  either ( where the sofa beds are) or in the bathroom of the first villa. The place is smaller in person  than it looks in photos. The dish washer in the second villa with the  great view does not work. Apart from that the experience was very pleasant, great view,  beautiful property with pool,etc . Cesar that takes care of the property and lives there too is very responsive and helpful. The host is not that flexible tho. Just for you guys to know

Dear Isa, thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I’m glad that you enjoyed at least some of it. I’m surprised that you gave us 3 stars as I was inspecting 1 star. The dishwasher was working. You should’ve asked César how to use it. The houses are not smaller. The pictures are realistic. We don’t use blackouts per other guests’ requests who want to enjoy the views waking up. I too gave you 3 stars. You were exhausting with your continued requests for earlier check in and later check out. Sand everywhere inside the houses and mess. You labeled me “inflexible host” although that I kept your dates blocked for quite some time to help you with your reservation payment. You showed a great disrespect, not only of our “quiet time”policy, but also of the surrounding neighbors who wanted to call the tourist police. Two nights in a row partying with loud music and noise till 4am and 5 am. Disturbing the caretakers’ rest, who wake up early to for their work. We will not host you again.

The place was very clean, the directions regarding the vehicle are real, very close to the beach.

El lugar estaba muy limpio, las indicaciones con respecto al vehículo son reales, muy cerca de la playa.

Great location, beautiful setting and veiw. Lovely pool and deck. Nice caretaker.

The super recommended place! Beautiful, the photos are identical to the place! Super quiet and beautiful scenery

El lugar súper recomendado! Hermoso, las fotos son idénticas al lugar! Super tranquilo y el paisaje hermoso

Very good place, very well maintained. The house that is halfway up the 3, is the best, with an excellent balcony. Very well-equipped kitchen. Very nice environment

Muy buen lugar, muy cuidado. la casa que esta a media altura de las 3, es la mejor, con excelente balcón . Cocina muy bien equipada. muy agradable el entorno

A beautiful place to enjoy a quiet weekend

Un lugar hermoso para disfrutar de un fin de semana tranquilo

The setting and grounds for the Ginger and Cacao villas were peaceful and gorgeous. The biodiversity and nature that surround the property were remarkable. We would stay at Zvezda’s place again if we were in the area. Zvezda and her staff were responsive to any questions we had.

Everybody loved the space, rooms and the pool. Everyone was comfortable. Except for the open shower that made the elder members of our family quite uncomfortable the place itself was awesome. Due to a miscommunication we entered two hours past check in time, we were asked to delay our entry as much as we could since cleaning was taking place we were not advised it had been completed. In the end everyone was happy and wanted to stay later which was impossible because there were new guests coming in. We would come back and should for a longer stay. Would recommend

Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. In regard to the exterior shower. Not clear if the shower by the pool, or, the one adjacent to the full bathroom shower in Villa Cacao. In either case, the exterior by the pool, like in all public places, is exposed. The one in Villa Cacao is surrounded with walls and thick jungle trees and plants for complete privacy. And in regard to the check in miscommunication, as I explained, both villas were 100% ready by our check in time. But couldn’t send a message travelling between airports. However, you’ll have two houses extra stay on your next visit 😊 Take care!

Wonderful stay in the middle of the jungle. Seen many animals such as monkeys and parrots. The accommodation had a nice swimming pool and was close to a beautiful beach!

Prachtig verblijf midden in de jungle. Veel dieren gezien zoals apen en papegaaien. Het verblijf had een fijn zwembad en was dichtbij een prachtig strand!

We had a wonderful time in Punta Uva at the Ginger and Cacao cabins. My only regret is not having more time there!

The place was beautiful just like on the pictures. The pool was a plus which we used every day.  Only thing that was not to great was the wifi. We ended up just using our phones internet. The caretaker of the property was always friendly and helpfull.

Dear Luis, thank you for taking the time to review our property. I’m glad you had a good stay and were able to enjoy it. Yes, the wifi was affected by the poor signal due to weather conditions, as explained by the provider. Im sorry that. We are about to get connected to the optic. Take care and be well!

We had a great stay. The two casas were perfect for our party of 5. The upper casa had a wonderful deck and view of the ocean. We would stay there again if we ever visit Punta UVA. Plus we had a sloth who was at the pool the whole time.

A super nice and well-maintained place. With staff available for anything you might need. Recommended!

Un lugar súper lindo y bien cuidado. Con personal al pendiente de cualquier cosa que se necesite. Recomendado!

Dear Karolina, thank you for taking your time to review our property. I’m happy that you liked it and enjoyed your stay. In regard the rating you gave our accuracy. I even made a recommendation in my review of your stay. That  you carefully read all the details of the property description. In your case, misunderstanding the maximum capacity of the two villas for 8, adults and children included, and taking and believing we had 8 beds. Instead of the disclosed 3BR with queen beds, for 6, and 2 individual beds 😊 Nevertheless, we enjoyed hosting you and you are welcome to visit us again at any time.

We rented out both villas, Ginger and Cacao, for two weeks with our family of 8. The villas are lovely, and the property is gorgeous. I was happy to "claim" Cacao- I think it's the best villa on the property in terms of "vibe." The kitchen is great and opens out to a glorious porch. We loved bird watching each day, and it also has a very comfortable living room. Unfortunately, it cannot have a/c and it was very muggy/hot @ night even with a fan. Also, some screens were completely missing/torn. My kids in Ginger had a/c in their rooms and were very comfortable. The pool area is beautiful. Multiple days we watched monkeys swinging in the trees as we swam! It's less than a 10-minute walk to the best quiet beaches in the area. The driveway is cement and is ridiculously steep. People are not exaggerating when they say splurge and rent a high clearance vehicle with 4WD! When it rains hard (which it did most days) you may not be able to drive in with 2WD. We very much enjoyed our stay!

Hi Alex. Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I’m glad you liked our property and enjoyed your time. A couple of comments in response. César and Maribel just reported, unfortunately only now, that your kids urinated in the individual beds. They obviously changed the beddings and disinfected all. But I would’ve warned other hosts about it, had I known. They only told me about the broken colourful large glass.  In regard to our driveway. We’ve been in business since 2015 and if you think that all our guests have arrived with the recommended 4x4, well, not really. The majority arrive with sedans or 2x4, even by shuttle/minivans. No one has been stuck inside, not able to leave, or, not able to drive in. And BTW, our drive way is concrete, not cement. We have now staying guests, two arrived by a motorcycle, staying at the cottage, the other group by 2x4, all in and out with no problem :) And I just brought a new potent Tornado fan for Villa Cacao, that will be in addition to the non-stop working ceiling fans in each space, and the large air-colder in the bedroom. With all the open spaces and larde deck, the villa is well ventilated and fresh.

We had a great stay at Zeveda’s place! The homes were very clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit for 2 families traveling together. The location made it easy to relax and enjoy our time, and we appreciated the thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. Our hosts were quick and thorough in responding to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area!

Both Ginger & Cacao were lovely little places, with great indoor/outdoor space and nestled in the trees. There were monkey and birds to be seen. It was close to everything but still felt separated and secluded. The property stewards, Caesar & Maribel, were very helpful and kept the place clean and provided fresh supplies as needed. Walking distance from Punta Uva, which is a beautiful beach. Easy drive to restaurants in Puerto Viejo. Would definitely recommend and stay again. We had a great trip. Thank you.

We traveled with another couple. It was great for each couple to have their own place but also be nearby to one another. It is a beautiful setting, absolutely beautiful. She and her staff took great care of us, providing housekeeping services and arranging for laundry to be done. We were glad to have a car so we could explore the area. If you want a vacation in a beautiful and remote part of Costa Rica, this is where you should stay.

Beautiful apartment very close to the beach and super private

Hermoso apartamento muy cerca de la playa y super privado

We were very happy with everything about our stay. The two villas were a perfect size for our group of 7 and Cesar was always very helpful and responsive, as was Zvezda. Thank you!!

A pleasant stay. Lots of wildlife, sloths, frogs and monkeys in the garden. Thank you.

Dear Kinga, thank you for taking the time to review our property. We are happy to hear that you had a nice stay. In regard to your comments. Cleanness. I checked on you the first thing in the morning after your arrival, to make sure all was well and that you liked the villas. I also asked you if you needed help with something. You didn't reply. Then was the time to tell me that there were things that could've been taken a better care of. We are one of the few properties in the area with live-in caretakers. I would've sent them immediately to fix what you noticed to your liking. But you didn't do that. didn't tell us what exactly what we could've done better. You didn't give us the chance to make your stay more enjoyable. Leaving later a public comment is not helpful to us, it's not a constructive critique based on which we could improve our service. Location/noise. Your stay was during the New Year festivities with more than the usual number of people passing by and celebrating. Normally all is by far more quiet. I also understand the the howler monkeys have been unusually active, roaring in the early mornings. But that's the magic of the jungle and most of our guests love it. Property not matching the posted pictures. I strongly disagree with this comment! If you found that the pool area was shared with the couple staying at the cottage, that was because you didn't read the property description where that is well explained and disclosed. As far as the way we presented you the property and the rented villas' interiors/exteriors, I stand 100% that all matched the posted picture gallery. With all said, once again, thank you for choosing us for your Caribbean vacation! We enjoyed hosting you :) Take care and be well! Best, Zvezda

The place is beautiful, it is located in the middle of nature.

El lugar es hermoso, esta ubicado en medio de la naturaleza.

The casitas were adorable and we immediately felt right at home. We rented Ginger and Cacao. My children split the 2 bedroom and my husband and I had the spacious 1-bedroom. The landscaping and plants give the feeling that you’re deep in the jungle but a quick walk down the hill and you’re back in civilization! The caretaker Cesar was so kind and helpful to us throughout our stay. I swore every long hot shower I took was the best shower I’ve ever taken! It was a magical way to start our vacation.

Wonderful stay in a magical place. Zvevda’s place is secluded but close enough to activities if you want to switch it up. The Airbnb is set within  an uphill terrain, with amazing greenery, you will feel immersed in the tropics. The recommendation of a 4x4 should be taken seriously. I also walked uphill one day when I didn’t have a car and it was a healthy workout. 10 out of 10 communication with her staff. My family felt very safe, welcomed and comfortable. I would stay here again without hesitation! Thank you❤️

Dear Jolene, thank you for taking the time to review our property. Im very happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed it. And yes, our location is elevated above the sea level, but that’s why we are awarded with beautiful ocean views and abandon, rich flora and wildlife, privacy and security. The short walk from the beach then rewarded with nice plunge in the pool :) I hope we’ll have the pleasure of having you visit us again.

The surroundings are beautiful and lush jungle but you are right up off of a busy, noisy gravel road with lots of traffic.  The road to get to the property and the driveway and getting into the driveway are VERY steep, we had to switch to 4x4 otherwise we wouldn't have been able to get up the drive.  We also had an issue with a pipe disconnecting and flooding the kitchen as we were making dinner so we had to all move to the one house.  It was difficult to get in touch w the caregiver but owner finally got in touch and got it fixed that night.   It is quite a long steep walk to the beach, the listing makes it seem close but it's not esp w kids.  Also make sure you read the description, there is an extra 13% tax that the owner charges aside from Air BnB fees, although the owner and I had an agreement for partial refund I'm still waiting on that several weeks later so beware of not keeping her word.  Also owner was on property during our stay.

Thank you for taking the time to review our property. We were expecting a 1-star review, so you surprised us. As I warned other hosts, we won’t host you again. Disrespectful, insulting language, damaged property items, kitchen sink clogged with shrimp peels that busted the drain and leaked. Although quickly fixed and floor cleaned up without any discussion, still blaming us. In regard to the 13% sales tax, your warning to other travelers is inaccurate and misleading. We properly disclose that these taxes are not included in the rental price, at the very top at the property description. You didn’t read the listing description. And you were not charged these taxes, so obviously posting publicly with the intention to harm. Our road is a back road, not noisy at all, so again, misleading and inaccurate post. With this said, 99% of our guests are wonderful and kind people, that are pleasure to hosts, and that makes up for the rare cases such as this. No bad feelings, it comes with the territory. Take care and be well.

Zvedza's place was awesome! we loved the property, Ginger and Cacao houses are so nice and perfect for a Puerto Viejo stay. We enjoyed everything the property has to offer. Only detail is that, at least when it's rainy, the final 100 meters and entrance can be a bit complicated. Small cars can easily go uphill but we had to enter in reverse for our cara to get in the property. Nothing horrible, but it's worth knowing prior to arriving.

Dear Pedro, thank you for taking the time to review our property. I’m happy that you liked it and enjoyed your stay. In regard to the public gravel road and the property entrance. It’s very well disclosed at the listing that we do recommend a 4x4 vehicle. Unfortunately, this disclosure, at the very top of the property description, is often ignored or simply not read. However, we, ourselves, did some work again, not counting on the municipality, that was very helpful.

Amazing accommodation, beautiful setting I recommend

Logement au top , cadre magnifique Je recommande

This place is just as it looks in the photos! Near the beach but far from noise. Super safe and quiet. Communication with Zvezda is excellent. The pool, villas and green areas are perfect for spending a few days of true rest and comfort.

Este lugar es tal como se ve en las fotos! Cerca de la playa pero lejos del ruido. Súper seguro y tranquilo. La comunicación con Zvezda es excelente. La piscina, villas y áreas verdes son perfectas para pasar unos días de verdadero descanso y comodidad.

Absolutely fantastic visit. Zvezda was always quick to respond and helpful. The caretaker, Cesar, was friendly and attentive, and made us feel secure and cared for. The home is up in the jungle but a quick walk or drive down the hill puts you right down the street to beach access. It was like having a private beach because it was farther away from the busy access point of Punta Uva Beach, but you could quickly walk to it if you prefer a busier section. While at the pool, we saw endless hummingbirds and parrots. Monkeys made their way through while we were there and I eventually found a sloth!! I took great pictures! The grounds are absolutely incredible; like paradise. It was a lovely time. If you are seeking privacy, close beach access, an incredible Soda up the road (Soda Alanita), room to spread out, and security, this is the best place for you. I’m already planning another trip to Costa Rica because of this experience. Thank you, Zvezda!!!

Zvezda's place is wonderfully located on the densely overgrown slope. You can walk to the Caribbean beach in five minutes. The pool is idyllically located above the two houses (Ginger and Cacao) in front of the smaller white cabin and has a very nice pool house with hammock and two hanging beds. The nice and patient caretaker is always responsive to questions in Spanish or with a translator app. He lives on the short but steep! Driveway that is best taken from above. We had rented Ginger and Cacao for four nights and felt very comfortable there. We would definitely come back!

Die Unterkunft von Zvezda liegt wunderbar am dicht bewachsenem Hang. Zufuß ist man in fünf Minuten am karibischen Strand. Der Pool liegt idyllisch oberhalb der zwei Häuser (Ginger und Cacao) vor dem kleinerem white Cabin und hat ein sehr schönes Poolhaus mit Hängematte und zwei Hängebetten. Der nette und geduldige Hausmeister ist bei Fragen immer auf spanisch oder mit Übersetzer App ansprechbar. Er wohnt an der kurzen aber steilen! Auffahrt, die man am besten von oben kommend auffährt. Wir hatten Ginger und Cacao für vier Nächte gemietet und haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir würden auf jedenfalls wieder kommen!

Dear Alexander. Thank you for taking the time to review our property. You were wonderful guests and I’m very happy that you liked your stay with us. In regard to the property entrance. I did send you detailed directions, as I always do to all our guests, at Airbnb under your reservation, but you never read it :) I’m glad Caesar helped you with that. Thank you again for choosing us for your Caribbean vacation! Take care and be well! Zvezda

Beautifully landscaped grounds, super clean, safe, and a short drive from wonderful beaches. Perfect for our multi-generational family getaway!

My multi-generational family and I enjoyed a week-long stay at Ginger + Cacao. The location is incredibly beautiful - you are surrounded by beautiful, lush jungle, and we spotted a plethora of wildlife from the balconies and yard space. Monkeys, toucans, macaws, lizards and frogs galore - my kids were in heaven! A couple of things to note - the driveway is INCREDIBLY tricky getting into and out of. Apparently the rains had washed out the road, which set the driveway at such a steep angle that, 4x4 or not - it took a lot to not bottom out every time coming or going. My dad and husband even spent an hour one afternoon trying to move around some rocks and gravel so we could get in and out. The pool is also a shared pool unless your rent out the whole compound (Ginger, Cacao + the White House). Beyond that, the pool and cabana are extremely private and the pool location itself is absolutely stunning. Apart from a few housekeeping items missing, we had an absolutely wonderful stay!

Dear Jessika, thank you for taking the time to review our property! I'm glad that you liked and had a good stay with us. On the couple of comments you made. The property access. It's absolutely untrue and misleading to our future guests, that driving a 4 X 4 won't make a difference accessing the property. While, I totally agree that it's tricky, with a 4x4 and following precisely our directions for the easier access, it's actually, quite easy. It's only spending only 2 min of one's time, when arriving, to pass the entrance, make a U turn and enter that way. When exiting, to exit left, make a U turn for driving downhill. That's it! We've been with this public road since 2015 when we opened for business and we have never had any car damaged or struggled to get in and out. Almost half of our guests dismiss our strong 4x4 suggestions and arrive with sedans. They just follow our directions... According to our caretakers, who live by the gate and see everything happening at the property's front and the road, no one has been putting rocks, etc during your stay. And if they some how missed it, and your family members did that indeed, number one, it would've not made any difference if not compacted with the adequate heavy machinery. And secondly, it actually created a hazardous situation for the driving by motorcycles and bikes. The wet river rocks are extremely slippery and when driven over could easily throw off the drivers/riders. We never do that! About the shared pool. It's very well explained in both, the villas' and the cottage's listings, that the pool is shared, for only staying guests with reservations. One just have to read the detailed property description. No surprises in that case. And finally, about the missing pantry items, salt, pepper, etc. I reached out twice to check on all of you and offered my assistance. You never mentioned anything about it. Once you replied with a heart emoji, the second time, with a tumps up. Had you told me about it, or told the caretakers, they've brought all immediately since we have a well supplied stock in the property storage. As an AIRBNB host yourself, you know very well that comments made post stay in the review, are not constructively helpful to us to offer a better service. Again, wished you contacted us immediately giving us the chance to do better. Nevertheless, it was a pleasure hosting you and hope to have you visit us in the near future, with the new road :) Best, Zvezda

Las Cabañas offer privacy, they are very well furnished and lends itself to a pleasant stay, it has everything to cook. The pool area is very good, and the best beach of the place in Punta Uva, Playa Arrecifes, less than a 10-minute drive away. There are supermarkets nearby and many options of Restaurants, all by car.

Las Cabañas ofrecen privacidad, están muy bien amuebladas y se presta para una agradable estancia, tiene todo para cocinar. La zona de piscina está muy bien, y la mejor playa del lugar en Punta Uva, Playa Arrecifes, a menos de 10 minutos en auto. Hay supermercados cerca y muchas opciones de Restaurantes, todo en auto.

Breathtaking oasis. You will be thanking  yourself once you land at Zvezda’s home. I was so inspired by the landscaping and the attention to detail on the property. The houses were very comfortable and every person in our group slept well. Our group enjoys cooking which was so delightful with the open kitchen concept. The airflow with the fans kept the house very cool. You can tell that this home is very well loved and very well taken care of.  Thank you so much Zvezda!!! Pura Vida

Charming villas that give you an immersive feel in the natural surroundings. Very spacious & serene. Walking distance to punts uva beach and a short drive to the central Puerto Viejo area for restaurants, cafes and little shops. It was a lovely stay!

We highly recommend the houses. They are beautifully located in the middle of the jungle and you are woken up in the morning with the birds and howler monkey sounds. The apartment is very tastefully decorated and clean. The pool offers a lot of space and is fantastically beautiful in the middle of nature. The garden is very beautifully landscaped. In the pool pavilion you can relax on two hanging beds in the shade. The caretaker is available for questions. We love Punta Uva and being close to the other beaches, restaurants and cafes and can only recommend the Caribbean area to everyone, for us Punta Uva is one of the most beautiful spots on  earth…

Wir können die Häuser sehr empfehlen. Sie liegen wunderschön mitten im Urwald und man wird morgens mit den Vögel- und Brüllaffengeräuschen geweckt. Die Wohnung ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sauber. Der Pool bietet sehr viel Platz und liegt traumhaft schön inmitten der Natur. Der Garten ist sehr schön angelegt. Im Pool-Pavillion kann man auf zwei Hängebetten im Schatten relaxen. Der Hausmeister steht für Fragen zur Verfügung. Wir lieben Punta Uva und die Nähe zu den anderen Stränden, Restaurants und Cafes und können die Gegend der Karibik nur jedem ans Herz legen, für uns ist Punta Uva einer der schönsten Flecken  Erde…

Such a lovely place.  A short drive up the hill from the main road which made all the difference in terms of quiet and privacy.   Cacao and Ginger are surrounded by the lush jungle-we saw frogs, monkeys, sloths, agoutis, parrots, and toucans all on the property.  Cacao has a lovely deck with a sitting area and dining table.

This is a beautiful stay! We stayed in 2 villas with 4 people and 1 child. The villas were very nice and clean. The shared pool was beautiful! In the middle of the jungle, we saw so many beautiful animals. The domain is super well maintained. Very sweet people who maintain the grounds. Good beds, lovely terrace for having breakfast. We heard a lot of howler monkeys and saw parrots and toucans. The road to it is very steep! 4x4 wagon is a must! This is a gem! Really super cute. We were very satisfied.

Dit is een prachtig verblijf! Wij verbleven in 2 villa's met 4 personen en 1 kindje. De villa's waren heel mooi en proper. Het gezamenlijke zwembad was prachtig! Midden in de jungle, we zagen zoveel mooie dieren. Het domein is super goed verzorgd. Hele lieve mensen die het terrein onderhouden. Goede bedden, zalig terras om te ontbijten. We hoorden veel brulapen en zagen papegaaien en toekans. De weg er naartoe is wel heel steil! 4x4 wagen is een must! Dit is een pareltje! Echt super knap. We waren zeer tevreden.

Our family of 7 had a wonderful stay at Zvezda’s, as we had 2 years prior. The property is so beautiful and peaceful. You are immersed in the jungle with sloths, macaws, dart frogs and howler monkeys right on the property which was mainly what drew us back. The pool is nice to cool off in and has a gorgeous outdoor area with swinging beds to lounge in. It’s a great location to explore the local beaches from as well.

Beautiful property and responsive host. Beautiful pool area. Nice and clean. Highly recommend the White Cottage (which sadly was booked and we would have loved to have had it but the people renting let us look inside. Very nice! On the property but has a different booking page) and the upper cabina “Cacoa”. Very nice as well. The lower Cabina I would recommend for a family renting the property to put older children as overflow. Use “Cacoa” for preparation meals as its kitchen is bigger and has more seating.  “Cacoa” also has 2 bathrooms and “Ginger” only has 1. The property is close to many great places to eat and adventure out from. The pool is lovely but keep in mind if your in “Ginger” you have to walk up the small hill to get there and may not be suitable for someone unable to walk well. Everything else is explained well in the house guide. Follow the instructions and recommendations and you’ll enjoy it!

Dear Lynndi, thank you for taking the time to review our property and go over the villas’ details. We have all that and more fully described and disclosed as the listing, but it doesn’t hurt to have it recapped by our guests as well 😊 I’m glad you had a good stay with us, thank you again for choosing us!

Great place to stay close to the best beaches in CR Caribbean and beautiful nature. It’s comfortable and has many appliances. The hosts are super sweet. Thank you

Absolutely gorgeous setting in the lush, tropical rainforest. Villas and grounds were pristine. It is the perfect mix of adventure (feeling part of nature) and luxury. There is nothing better than waking up to the sunrise over the ocean with the sounds of the rainforest all around. The caretaker, Cesar, is very friendly and responsive. We appreciated and enjoyed having him close by. The host, Zvezda, is very responsive - available almost immediately to answer any questions or provide help. As the listing says, a 4 wheel drive vehicle is recommended because the road and driveway are steep, but nothing you wouldn’t expect vacationing in the rainforest. The location was easy to find with Zvezda’s directions and pin drop of the location. We had a fabulous time and hope to go back again someday!

Absolute paradise! The accommodation and gardens are exceptional. We loved sitting by the pool watching toucans and macaws fly over. The gardens are filled with such beautiful flowers and all kept immaculately by lovely caretakers who live down small hill on site. It is a private and peaceful place and yet only 5 minutes walk to the Caribbean Sea! Great fish shop on corner where we bought fresh red snapper and ceviche. Houses were so clean and beautifully furnished. We were surprised and pleased to have a linen change on in day 2 of our stay, very thoughtful. Great host, great place, can’t wait to return!

These villas are absolutely beautiful and the location is gorgeous and private. It was not fully clear to us from the listing if this was one or two villas, but to clear confusion for anyone else, this rental is two lovely villas that are right next to each other, one slightly lower on the hill than the other. The upper villa has one bedroom with a queen bed, fabulous patio, lovely kitchen and livingroom space. The lower villa has 2 bedrooms, each with a queen size bed, a patio and kitchen, but not really a livingroom space. Our two teenage boys stayed in the lower villa, and my husband and I stayed in the upper. We used the upper kitchen and livingroom mostly. It worked wonderfully. There is also another rental on the property that is not part of this listing. It’s a White House near the pool, and more designed for a couple. We enjoyed the nearby beaches the Spicy Cocount and Selvin’s restaurants and the National Refuge trails in Manzanillo nearby. Definitely recommend staying here.

We loved the houses, such beautiful grounds! Saw a sloth, special frogs and lots of other animals from there! Very comfortable beds, great pool, all just great! And Zvezda is such a charming host!

Ginger, Cacao, and the White Cottage are incredible accommodations. Our group booked the entire place and fell in love with Punta Uva. The cabins are perfectly situated in their distance from the bustle of Puerto Viejo and close proximity to the beach. The surrounding jungle did not disappoint with a constant show of wildlife. Caesar and his wife do a fantastic job of looking after the property and guests. Such a special spot!

I cant say enough about my stay at Ginger and Cacao! One of the top Air BnBs in all my travels! Perfect location across from the beach but perched on a quiet little hill. Away from the noise and hustle of Puerto Viejo but easily accessible by car in 5 minutes or 15 min bike ride which I highly recommend. You could rent bikes around the corner from the house. House is surrounded by lush tropical jungle. Pristine 5star pool and cabana area. Gorgeous jungle home with wood finishes and lots of windows and outdoor terrace space. The host Zvezda was such a pleasure and the caretaker Cesar and his wife were so kind and helpful and it was nice to have a family on the property to feel safe yet it was very private from the caretakers house which was located at the gated entrance to the property. I’m definitely going back one day :)))

We rented all three properties. It was great. See my other review!

It sounds cliche but this was paradise. We are so sad to leave. The villas were so cute and comfortable, the pool and cabana were gorgeous and relaxing, and Zvezda and Cesar were both friendly and helpful! We saw all sorts of animals and birds and most importantly sloths. We’d be so lucky to return.

Enjoyed our second stay at Ginger y Cocoa!

This place is a gem and super private! The pool area is incredible! Mornings spent at the pool with the kids and a cup of coffee was a huge highlight of the trip. Zvezda and her staff are wonderful! The grounds are immaculate and so serene. I would highly suggest spending the extra money and rent the white cottage by the pool. It is adorable and a great escape for an adult couple or in our case my mother. The property is also close to the beach (a 10 min walk) and tons of restaurants. We took a tuktuk to dinner which was a fun little way to enjoy some food and drinks.

I almost feel like writing how magical this place is will ruin the surprise and serendipity of it all. All i can say is if you're thinking about it DO IT. Also huge thank you to Zvezda for being so communicative and helpful throughout our stay as well as the delight of having Techno on the grounds who has such a warm energy that makes you feel safe and cared for.

The place is very nice and surrounded by nature. Access is easy and close to the beach and some restaurants and other things to do. In our stay, the water heater failed but they fixed it in a proper time.

Es muy bonito el lugar y rodeado de la naturaleza. El acceso es fácil y está cerca de la playa y algunos restaurantes y otras cosas que hacer. En nuestra estancia falló el calentador de agua pero lo arreglaron en un tiempo adecuado.

The place is beautiful but upon arriving at one of the villas we were informed that the kitchen was failing. There was no wifi in either villa and the other had no hot water. The access to the gate to leave and enter the property is complicated, it is heavy and you have to put a chain in mind; it must be taken into account. On the second day of stay, the pipes failed and in one of the villas there was no water at all. We had a lot of distress because we couldn't shower, go to the bathroom, or brush our teeth. For this reason we had another villa and all the people had to bathe there. The host told us that she would give us a stay night, however on check out day, after check out, she sent us a photograph missing 4 cups that we did not use since they were in the bad kitchen. We were never going to steal those mugs, we even brought our own disposable dishes. When I asked about the promised refund, I didn't get any more response. I'm still waiting for a response.

El lugar es precioso pero al llegar a una de las villas se nos informó que la cocina estaba fallando. No había wifi en ninguna de las dos villas y en la otra no había agua caliente. El acceso al portón para salir y entrar de la propiedad es complicado, es pesado y hay que poner una cadena; debe tomarse en cuenta. El segundo día de estadía fallaron las tuberías y en una de las villas no hubo agua del todo. Pasamos momentos de mucha angustia porque no podíamos ducharnos, ir al baño o lavarnos los dientes. Por dicha teníamos otra villa y todas las personas tuvieron que bañarse ahí. La anfitriona nos dijo que nos devolvería una noche de hospedaje, sin embargo el día de la salida, después del check out, nos mandó una fotografía donde faltaban 4 tazas que no utilizamos ya que estaban en la cocina mala. Nosotros jamás íbamos a robar esas tazas, incluso llevamos nuestra propia vajilla desechable. Cuando pregunté por el reembolso prometido no obtuve más respuesta. Aún espero respuesta.

Dear Paola, thank you for taking your time to leave us a review. I was expecting your negative review, I’m surprised you stated that you considered our property beautiful :) Regarding the issues you are mentioning here. You, as a Costa Rican, should be familiar with the poor infrastructure of your country. The entrance of our property is off a public gravel road of which condition we have no control or way to fix. That’s why we strongly advise in both our listings driving a 4x4, which you ignored. We also have guests arriving by sedans or similar and no one had to ever use chains to have an access. It depends on the driver as well… We did have an accidental broken pipe by one of the villas’ kitchens which was taken care of the day after. For the inconvenience, as a soon as the caretakers reported the problem, I immediately contacted you, I didn’t wait for you to complain. I offered you a one night rental refund. To my surprise, the caretakers reported missing 4 special tumblers as soon as you checked out and sent me the written report and “before” and “after” photos, which we always take per our protocol. I contacted you with that immediately. Obviously, we negated the fact by saying you were not that kind of people to take things away. But since we are not the kind of people to frame or falsely accuse our guests of stealing things, I called Airbnb immediately and asked them to intervene, which they did and successfully mediated my claim. In regards to all other issues you are listing here and with Airbnb post your check out while requesting a unreasonably high money refund. Well, you didn’t mentioned any of it during your stay, to me or the caretakers. So again, I asked Airbnb to mediate the case, which they did and refunded you a very small fraction of your claim for the night of the broken pipe. Bottom line, we are fortunate to have 95% of the time wonderful guests, so we take the experience we had with hosting your group as one of those things that come with this business. Take care and be well, Zvezda

We rented Ginger and Cacao for our family of four. My husband and I stayed at Cacao which has a gorgeous view of jungle and ocean from the kitchen, balcony and bedroom. Our daughters stayed at Ginger which is right below and has a great jungle view. Both villas were beautiful, spacious and inviting. We saw lots of wildlife right on the grounds. Highlights were the great green macaws and a friendly neighborhood sloth that we saw daily. Caretakers, Jose and Carolina were so helpful and friendly. The pool area is incredibly peaceful and great for birding, as was the balcony of our villa. I could’ve stayed here for our entire trip. Highly recommend if you want to get away from crowds and connect with nature. Tons to do in the area and great restaurants. Punta Uva beach was perfect and Cahuita National Park is worth a visit.

Dear Vanessa, that you for taking your time to reflect on your stay. Me and the caretakers are very happy to hear you had a good time and enjoyed it. You were wonderful guests and it was pleasure for us to host you. Looking forward to having the opportunity of visiting us again. In the mean time, take care and be well! Best, Zvezda

We absolutely loved staying here. The property is so beautiful and so well-cared for.  Our family stayed in the Ginger and Cacao villas. The villas are clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. It's clear they have spent time and money making them special. They are even better in person than in the pictures. The beds were very comfortable.  We had more than enough space for our family to spread out. It's such a peaceful and quiet property, except for the sounds of nature in the jungle.  We saw sloths, monkeys, hummingbirds, and macaws, all on the property. It is surrounded by beautiful trees and flowers that are manicured and well-cared for, as well as a beautiful view of the Carribean from deck of the villa. The outdoor pool area is beautiful and feels private and serene. Jose and his wife Carolina, who care for the property, were wonderful! They took care of all our needs and were so kind and friendly. We highly recommend staying here! And Punta Uva spectacularly beautiful!!!

Zvezda's place is amazing! It's in the middle of a little jungle which has amazing flora and fauna. We were able to see from the balcony 2 sloths, 2 iguanas, 4 howler monkeys hanging in the trees at the same time. Also a lot of birds like macaws, toucans and hummingbirds. You just have to keep your eyes open and a binocular (we had 8×42) is highly recommended. The houses are perfect and stylish, also very private. Everything is there that you need.

My family and I have a great time and enjoy the quietness.

We had a great stay in Punta Uva. The two cottages were perfect for our party of 5. My kids (ages 10 and 12) and family loved the little pool and looked for frogs and birds everyday. We were able to watch monkeys from the pool and a sloth from our porch. Toucans and macaws would fly by over the ocean. The whole place seemed magical. We loved waking up to the forest sounds everyday and the rainstorms at night sounded like the real life version of the tiki room. The area was perfect. We walked to the beach at arrecife ( restaurant food is no good, but drinks are perfect) and to playa chiquita. I recommend hiking at Cahuita and Manzanillo. We toured the Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocorart and both were great. Selvin’s and the nearby Italian restaurant are both really good. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to be close to nature in a beautiful and comfortable settting.

Our family stayed here for 10 days. We had both ginger and cacao and that was plenty of space to accommodate our family of 5. The kitchen was fully equipped perfect if you want to cook.We really enjoyed spending time in the pool area. there was so much wildlife on the property to watch. This property was walking distance from the beach, small grocery store and a bike rental place. We personally had rented a car in San Jose which made it quicker to get around to puerto viejo, big super market and further outdoor activities like waterfall hikes. This is not a luxury property you truly get to experience the Costa Rican life. Couple of cons. 1. The beds were extremely hard and quit small especially for 2 people sharing. Most days we woke up feeling pretty stiff and having to sleep on them for 10 days was uncomfortable. 2. The care takers didn’t speak any English at all. 3. This place was full of bugs inside the house. Be ready for the true jungle experience.

Dear Dragana. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! On the few comments you made. Yes, we are in the heart of the tropical jungle with all that comes with it. The magic of our nature and abundant wild life is what attracts travelers. The most experiences ones are well informed and take the bugs, in this case, as part of the jungle. Maybe if you kept the sliding doors and windows closed as asked, and keep the sliding mosquito screens we have opened, that would've prevented the bugs getting into the villas. As you know, we had to ask you on numerous occasions to keep them closed as you always left all opened. The beds are queen size, comfortable enough for any couple to rest well. We are in business since 2015, for this first time we are getting this complain. Same for the mattresses. New, recently replaced after some guests complained that were too soft... I guess its hard to please everyone :) The caretakers are in their country, speaking their native Spanish language, they are not obliged to communicate in other languages. I'm available 24/7 to help with the communication as I offered you many times. I was there for few nights during your stay, asked you for your feed back or any help you needed. You never mentioned any of the above, said all was great. I know that we worked very hard to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Sorry that we were not able to satisfy your expectations for luxury in the tropical jungle at reasonable prices :) That's not Costa Rica is actually known for. Luxury one can find in the all-inclusive corporate resorts, for sure :) However, we were happy to have you. Wishing you wonderful Holidays! Best to all, Zvezda

The place is beautiful, the house is fully equipped , the view towards the spectacular sea and the location is very good!! Super recommended ! Thank you very much

El lugar hermoso, las casa full acondicionadas , la vista hacia el mar espectacular y la ubicación muy buena!! Súper recomendada !! Mil gracias

Muchas gracias por su comentario Marcia. Fue un placer hospedarles. Espero que nos vuelvan a visitar en el futuro :) Hemos llamado el mismo día a Tigo y seguimos esperando a los técnicos de venir y revisar los cables.

Zen like atmosphere at the pool watching the all the wildlife.  Truly a unique setting, clean, well stocked and friendly caretakers.

This is a wonderful place to stay! We had 6 people and it was perfect. We saw tons of wildlife (sloths, monkeys, toucans, and macaws) just from the home and pool area. Its convenient area of town close to beautiful beaches and yummy restaurants. Host is easy and fast to communicate with. The caretakers are wonderful. We would definitely stay again!

Myself, boyfriend and 2 friends had a wonderful stay at both the white cottage and cacao cottage. You are really in the jungle! The grounds are stunning and our favourite thing to do was have morning coffee and watch for the abundance of wildlife and insects that you can find all over. Claudia and Adonis, the caretakers, were so lovely and helpful and really wanted to make sure we had everything we needed and they were always around to open and close the gate as we came and went.  The pool was great to use in the afternoon after the steep hill on a hot day and the lounge area outside was beautiful and you could spend hours swinging on the hanging day beds. The cottages were extremely clean, decorated beautifully and stocked with everything you could need. If you don’t like insects and lizards the jungle is not for you! However, after a day or two you don’t even notice them :) We can’t wait to come back!

This place is incredible! The gardens are so beautiful! We saw a lot of wildlife. The two houses are very nice, and the view is great! The caretakers are very friendly and helpful. They provide pool and bath towels, so bring beach towels. The location is great! Very close to Punta Uva, Manzanillo, Cocles, Playa Chiquita, etc!

We were six people in total and had the houses GINGER and CACAO just for us. You have to drive up a short and relatively steep gravel road to the site before the very nice housekeeping staff opens the house. Everything is very well maintained and in good condition, the pool is also very nice. The internet is a bit erratic, but that is normal in this area. Unfortunately we had a cockroach problem in the house CACAO, which our friends in the house GINGER did not have. We also took advantage of the laundry service. Our hostess had told us that the washer and dryer were broken, which was not true. Our friends made use of the laundry service of the housekeeping staff and we made use of the one suggested by our hostess. Some of our laundry came back dirtier and everything smelled like smoke. If you speak Spanish, I recommend talking directly to the housekeeping staff on site and not going the hostess route.

Hi Steve. Thank you for taking the time to review the property. I’m not only the hostess of the property, I’m it’s owner as well. Noting happens  there without my knowledge. I never told you the washing machine was broken. What I told you was that our caretaker was overwhelmed washing a huge load of the property laundry after a large group checked previously out. We couldn’t take yours that you brought from your previous destination stay the same day as you requested. That’s why I suggested using our neighbours’ laundry service. You should’ve told me that there’s was a problem with the quality of their service, I would’ve acted immediately and would’ve had them do it properly. If Adonis took later your laundry to be done at my property was because he first asked me and I authorised it. What you advise our future guests to avoid communication with me is incorrect and misleading. I’m sorry you had an issue at one of the villas. Should you told me, would’ve sent the caretakers for an immediate sanitation. The cleanness of the houses is our priority.

Dear Zvezda, your place is absolutely beautiful , we enjoyed the stay very very much! All the animals and noises of the rain forest were amazing (and yes, curtains wouldn't be a luxury: those who don't want them just leave them open, the others close them ;-) We had a wonderful time and hope to be back some day, thanks again :)) - Andy

Our week at Ginger & Cacao was absolutely wonderful! This airbnb is a real gem! The two houses are fully equipped and decorated with much love and style! We very much enjoyed being at the beautiful pool area and watching the fauna (monkeys, hummingbirds, macaws and many more) and the lush flora. Only 300m from the property, there is a stunningly beautiful beach. The caretakers Claudia and Adonis are lovely and very helpful. We warmly recommend Ginger and Cacao for two families travelling together.

Jungle, birds, beautiful surroundings and close to beaches. It was a great place to stay.

Gorgeous property.  The caretakers are friendly and helpful but out of sight unless you need them.  Highly recommended.  Easy access to Caribbean restaurants and you are surrounded by nature.  The Jaguar rescue center, Chocolate Walk, and Guided Hikes in the National Parks are all recommended.

Great place to spend your vacation. The property was very clean, lots of nature everywhere. The property is on a great location,  the beaches are near, there's also a small store down the street. My boys love the pool and the cabana. Host   and caregivers were very polite and responded quickly.  I  recommend staying here.

We loved staying here and would come back again. The houses were clean and setup super nice. The pool and cabana were so nice and amazing to hang out in. The entire property made you feel very relaxed and we got to see a lot of wildlife right on the property. It was an easy walk to the beach. The location was great with proximity to Puerto Viejo and other surrounding towns. Tons of local restaurants to choose from. We would recommend the Cacao Tour in between Puerto Viejo and Cahuita called Cacao Trails - Museo de Cacao (https://www.cacaotrailscr.com/). For surfing, we enjoyed lessons with Misael and Surf the Jungle. We also really enjoyed having dinner at the house from Edwin (owner of Tamara) - very delicious!

The place was very nice, we had a great time, visited the beaches in the morning and relaxed at the pool in the afternoons.

The houses and grounds are beautiful! Claudia and Adonis, the caretakers, we’re incredible. They were kind and helpful. Recommendations: David with the Tuk Tuk is incredibly kind (he will take you everywhere you need to go) Maxie’s Restaurant (Manzanillo) Hire the private chefs (Edwin and Clarence) Try Cafe Rico for breakfast (Puerto Viejo) Go further down to the beach, near Areciffe Beach Bar (water is clear and food/drinks are good) Make sure to get groceries on the way in- Super Negro seemed to have the best prices and selection. We hope to return one day! We loved our vacation.

Beautiful in every way! The property is beautiful and perfect for a small group to spend time together and have their own space. The pool and rancho were so nice! Caretakers we’re extremely nice and accommodating!  We would definitely stay again!

Nothing bad to say! The description was spot on. 4 wheel drive for the driveway and a little confidence will work just fine. Beautiful pool area. We had massages and dinner at the house and they were both wonderful.

We have had a very good stay at Zvezda's place. The atmosphere and surroundings are enchanting. In the countryside and yet close to the beach. In the park, you feel safe. The villas are equipped with everything you need. Claudia and Adonis are very helpful. However, what TO keep IN mind: Unfortunately, there was no internet at Villa "Cacao". Towels and linen could now be renewed They looked worn and smelled a little inconvenient. We would definitely come back.

Wir hatten einen sehr guten Aufenthalt bei Zvezda. Die Atmosphäre und Umgebung ist bezaubernd. Mitten im Grünen und doch nah am Strand. In der Parkanlage fühlt man sich sicher. Die Villen sind mit allem notwendigen ausgestattet. Claudia und Adonis sind sehr hilfsbereit. Was man jedoch beachten sollte: In der Villa "Cacao" gab es leider kein Internet. Die Handtücher und Bettwäsche könnten mittlerweile erneuert werden. Sie sahen schon abgenutzt aus und rochen etwas unangenehm. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.

Great open air concept. Felt like I was in the middle of the jungle with all of the elements. Caretakers we’re so welcoming and helpful with all of my questions.

Ginger & Cacao is such a cool and beautiful property.  It gives you the feeling you are immersed in the jungle along with great amenities the property has to offer.  The casitas were clean, very functional, designed well and decorated beautifully.  The pool area was an amazing spot to relax and cool down.  I could not recommend staying here enough.  Zvezda was very easy to work with and the communications went very well.

With our family we had a wonderful time at Ginger and Cacao! The villas are modern, nicely decorated, airy with every detail though with care and with natural materials. Surrounded by a colorful vegetation, we woke up with the noises of creatures of all colors and sizes. At a close proximity to nice beaches and awesome restaurants. We strongly recommend this little piece of paradise.

Four adults and three kids stayed at the two villas for two weeks. It was amazing. The property was so beautiful, especially the pool area, which the kids spent most of their time.    We saw so many animals without having to leave the porch.   The caretakers were very helpful changing our sheets, or calling us a can whenever we needed.  Everything was as described.   Z Ezra was quick at responding and always willing to help, even trying to get us a cab when we were stranded and she was in another country. Worth  it for sure…thank you!!

Lovely location close to beautiful beaches but also very private and surrounded by jungle. We heard howler monkeys daily and watched them from the deck, saw sloths in the trees, macaws flying overhead and found many very cool Costa Rican creatures on the property. The pool area was a very nice space to relax in and the caretakers were lovely. We would come back :)

We had a fantastic family holiday in the Ginger and Cacao villas. The gardens, wildlife and pool area are absolutely stunning.

House well located in a beautiful tropical garden. We felt safe thanks to a caretaker at the entrance to the property. Close to a beautiful beach and a very small convenience store. Convenience stores are in Playa Coclès. Very nice, comfortable rooms with mosquito nets. We slept with the sound of waves, howler monkeys and night insects. A few details though. The property is not private and the pool is shared. There is no washing machine, the caretaker can do it for $20. Missing extra blankets, we were cold. Small flooding of ants including some very large. There is no living room. Following a change of plans, we asked Zvezda to stay one more night, which she very quickly accepted. 4x4 essential.

Maison bien située dans un très beau jardin tropical. Nous nous sommes sentis en sécurité grâce à un gardien à l'entrée de la propriété. Proche d'une belle plage et d'une toute petite épicerie de dépannage. Les supérettes sont à Playa Coclès. Chambres très agréables, confortables avec des moustiquaires. Nous avons dormi avec le bruit des vagues, des singes hurleurs et des insectes nocturnes. Quelques détails cependant. La propriété n'est pas privée et la piscine se partage. Il n'y a pas de lave-linge, c'est le gardien qui peut la faire moyennant 20 dollars. Il manquait des couvertures supplémentaires, nous avons eu froid. Petite invasion de fourmis dont certaines très grosses. Il n'y a pas de salon. Suite à un changement de programme, nous avons demandé à Zvezda à rester une nuit de plus, ce qu'elle a très rapidement accepté. 4x4 indispensable.

Dear Julie,  Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm very happyt that you liked our property. The French I use for communication is basic, I hope I understood correctly your notes. Your comment that our property is not private is not correct. Ginger & Cacao is a private and secure property that includes two villas and a cottage. All three houses are very clearly shown on the video and on the multiple pictures posted at the listing. It's also very clearly described that The White Cottage, although part of the property, is handled for rent on a separate listing. Also, as described at the property details, the pool is shared by all staying at the three houses guests. For anyone who would read the Property Description, this is would be very clear and not a surprise.  In regards to your strong suggestion for arriving with a 4x4. Yes, we do recommend using such vehicle to better maneuver our public gravel road and I used capital letters in the Property description to stress the importance of it. In regards to the laundry service. Again, in the details about the property and the services we provide, I very clearly disclosed that we offer laundry service for the fee of $20 per laundry bag and that only the caretakers provide this service.  Regarding your complain that you were cold. We have additional blankets in the bedroom wardrobes. If those were not enough, all you had to do is to ask the caretakers to bring you more. Or to contact me for help on that. Same for the ants, you could've asked the caretakers to clean the spots they briefly invaded. Ants appear, no matter what we do, out of nowhere. We are in the middle of the tropical jungle, bugs and ants are part of the environment. I refuse to use toxic products to kill them, as those will kill before the bees and butterflies which we nurture with special plants. The villas' layouts are clearly visual on the video, pictures and descried in details. Your comment that there is no salon surprises me. Visually from the pictures, there is no such space at the villas. Not sure why you were expecting one.  I was glad that I was able to accommodate your request for staying one more night. As usually, when I'm contacted by our guests, I reply and provide help immediately :)  Once again, thank you for staying with us! Take care and be well!  Best,  Zvezda

Very accomodating host --- Be prepared that you must drive past the entrance and then u turn into it.  The view is beautiful.  It is not steps to the beach, but a short walk --- and then you will be at a lovely spot.  The birdsong in the morning is exquisite!  Breakfast looking at the water --- also exquisite.

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