Natura
Reviews
41 total reviews
41 reviews
4.44
2017–2025
Hosting since 2017
Cleanliness 4.6
Accuracy 4.2
Communication 4.7
Location 4.8
Check-in 4.2
Value 4.2
41 reviews
The villa is in an incredible location with monkeys and macaws all day, everyday. incredible views and great privacy. Very responsive with any issues and Edwin was close but never there unless called. the beach road does require a tallish 4x4 but it keeps everyone away and the property private. also, it is difficult to find at night so advise making sure you arrive the first time in daylight. it is not glamping, but it's also not the four seasons. if you want quiet, monkeys, the ocean crashing waves 24 hours a day, macaws, and the forest go and don't wait. the main house does have hot water, but the others it's cool, which felt good after a day spent catching 20 plus roosterfish. well worth the money as one of the most unique days we have ever experienced.
Don't get me wrong the property and view was beautiful. Expect to be stuck there, as several large trees blocked our ability to leave. The roads send tourists through rivers, creeks, dangerous bridges, & on extreme 4x4 conditions. We missed our excursions due to downed trees blocking the road. There was no wildlife with the exception of the infestation of 1000s of wall climbing crabs every night. Also, the caretakers on the property were intrusive and would enter the main house without asking permission to empty trash. Moreover, we paid for the caretakers wife to prepare us a meal upon our arrival ($27/person). The meal was underwhelming & at the end, while we were chatting, she & her nephew took all of the food remaining on the platters and took them home to their house, which is on the property. Considering we were ultimately trapped at the house by a fallen tree, those leftovers would have come in handy. caretakers were nice, but they did not speak English & made communication tough
Host Response
Thank you, Daniel, for your review and sorry to see it did not go as expected. National Geographic has described the remote Osa Peninsula as one of the most “biologically intense” places on Earth. Please understand we have no control over weather and fallen trees heading Corcovado National Park consider "The Last Frontier" home to rare species like jaguars, tapirs, scarlet macaws etc. This location is for the real adventurer and getting in and out of the Osa is part of the experience. We always recommend 4X4 Vehicles to reach the area. You were lucky to experience the red crab annual migration to the ocean to breed and lay eggs, which only happens once a year. We do not provide food preparation during your stay, any agreement on your side with external cook is out of our control. We have no control over road conditions over fallen trees, rain, storms, bridges... Most of our guests are adventurers at heart and all this is part of the experience. It is always important to do your research before booking your adventure. Osa Peninsula is an adventure paradise, and this is the reason we love it here so much. We are very sorry we did not meet your expectations: Costa Rica is a Spanish speaking country, and we are always a message away in case you need help with communication. The family onsite knows how to use google translate so communicating with past guests has never been an issue. Being trapped in a beachfront property with hammocks and full of Nature: monkey, macaws is all it takes to enjoy the Magic of the Osa. Pura Vida
We came to 10 and loved our stay! Idyllic setting with sea view villa, direct access to the beach and two platforms with great views. A natural park with a jungle part, lots of animals A natural and beautiful house, respectful of the environment. We felt perfectly fine and highly recommend it!
Best location in Matapalo, with access to both Backwash and Matapalo beaches! Beautiful house, comfortable for large families or groups!
Casa Natura was amazing. The views from the lookouts were amazing and the house was awesome. WiFi worked very well for the most part, but definitely slowed down when multiple guests were using it. As a remote worker the WiFi worked well enough to work from the main house. The caretaker and his family were amazing, they cooked dinner for our group of 9 one night and it was incredible. With three beaches fairly close to the house and two waterfall hikes this location is amazing and Casa Natura is the perfect place for a large group.
The location was incredible. So much wildlife. Epic snorkeling right out front. You can walk to waterfalls, or the world class beaches on either side. The property is huge and amazing. Playground was great for the kids.
Highlights: wildlife at your doorstep, ocean vista all day, sounds of nature at all times. Our family of 11 (ages 18-77) stayed for several days in June. Plenty of space for all of us to hang out together or go our separate ways inside and out. All of the beds were comfortable and clean; either covered by mosquito nets or were in rooms with screens on the windows. We loved lounging in the hammocks around the property, including indoors. The kitchens are well supplied with cooking implements, but you'll need to provide all of your own ingredients. We hired Edwin and Andrea, the caretakers, to cook dinner for us twice. Both meals were scrumptious! They satisfied our vegetarians and our omnivores. We loved watching the monkeys, birds, agoutis, coatis, and more from the house and grounds. Especially the nest with baby birds in the living room!! So special. Caution: We enjoyed the narrow, winding stairs to the upstairs, but they may not be ok if you have limited mobility.
The house is all you need for a jungle adventure. The property is AMAZING We were a large group, who came to surf, so the location is unbeatable, you check the waves from the garden. A dream. Edwin was always attentive to all our needs. And the host was very friendly, getting all the previous questions and being very generous. I can no longer recommend this accommodation!
Host Response
Fue un placer para nosotros poder servirle, estamos muy contentos que la pasaron super y que pudieron disfrutar de una bonita aventura en la jungla de Peninsula de Osa. Muchas gracias por su visita.
location is great but my main issue is that this house has nothing to do with a "luxury" house as advertised, it a rustic, so the presentation is misleading.
Host Response
Sorry Fab we did not meet your expectations. Our photos are 100% accurate, and we offer a detailed description of the property. Misleading is not something we intend to do; we love sharing our property with nature lovers who respect the fauna and wildlife. We have a no-pet policy since looking after Osa Peninsula Wildlife is a top priority for us, so we expect our guests to do the same. Best regards
This place is amazing!, clean, comfy, and open to the elements. Think: beach, jungle Glamping adventure. It is totally secluded; you can watch the sunrise over the ocean from the top floor. The weather is hot, humid, and buggy during the rainy season. All beds have mosquito nets. You'll see birds, monkeys, and other wildlife around the house. The showers have low pressure. We stocked up on groceries from the nearest town, Puerto Jimenez, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. The caretaker, Edwin, was very helpful and kind. He helped us hire a guide/driver to Corcovado National Park. The are two beaches within walking distance, and we took a surf lesson from Pollo Surf School at Backwash Beach (walkable). Very fun!, encouraging instructors. There are 2 waterfalls nearby which are hikeable, Edwin gave us instructions. There are 2 restaurants nearby, also walkable. Every place we went took US dollars.
The location and the surrounding nature is fantastic, a true nature paradise. The houses though are pretty rustic, it is definitely not a " 5 star luxury vacation home", by far not. It looks way nicer on the photos than in reality, the place needs a renovation. Also details like cold water only - also in the kitchen ( try to wash off grease without hot water) has nothing to do with "5 star luxury". The bathrooms are pretty basic, on one you have to hand pump the water in the sink - very luxurious. You can not lock or close the garbage cans (swinging lid), so in the morning hours the monkeys come and throw the trash all over the kitchen. All in all, the location is overpriced and not well maintained, you get way nicer, way more luxurious places around the corner for a lower price point ( for example, Casa Mar Maris, about 200 m from this place. We will not come again and i can not recommmend that place. For half the price - yes. But not like this.
Just a beautiful property overlooking Backwash, would be great for hosting extended families as there are many independent sleeping areas.
This property is absolutely gorgeous! We woke up with ocean views and saw dolphins jumping in the waves. Mind that you cannot swim in this area but there are 2 beaches within a 7 min walk and they are spectacular. On the way to beach we saw an entire family of Capuchin Monkeys that came so close to us to say hello, and lots of scarlet macaws. We stayed here with 9 adults and one infant. We had the entire compound with 4 different buildings so we all got our own private space which was great with a big group. The tree houses were so fun to stay in but with no bathroom you have to walk to the house in the middle of the night. IMPORTANT: because this property is solar powered and we were charging all our laptops, phones, drones, baby monitor etc. we used up all the daily charge by 11pm and the power was out for the rest of the night which means the fans did not work in the bedrooms and it was very hot. One of the guests also needs a CPAP machine to breathe at night and it didn’t work.
Everything is about the beauty of the surroundings. The sunrise and the Ocean views are stunning . Our caretaker was responsive and helpful . Although rustic in decor , it was comfortable and clean . Backwash Beach is within walking distance from Natura witch is also a huge bonus !
Excellent stay at a very remote location in Costa Rica... Edwin the caretaker is an exceptional human being that takes pride in his work and was very accommodating.