This open-air, off the grid, unique house, is situated on a spectacular jungle, food and flower garden property. Town and beach are close. There are lots of local animals and the place extremely relaxing, this is a truly unique sleeping experience! The space The house has no walls and has 360 view. The structure is simple, but beautiful with a luxury style and feeling. The property is one hectare big and is shared with 2 tree decks (max 4 people in total) and a central kitchen and yoga/chill area. There are places to make a bonfire or have a BBQ on the property and a small river runs along the side...very nice :-). There are lots of local animals and (edible) plants and big trees on the property and it is a great place to take pictures, take a hammock and garden tea or juice and just relax, or explore all the flora and fauna. You can also borrow yoga mats, cards or board games and there are some books too. If you really want to get creative, there are supplies for wood working and painting too. Guest access You will be able to access everything on the property, including some of the food I am growing. The big jungle garden is great for exploring. There is a shared bathroom behind the kitchen and normally you can join breakfast of dinner for a little extra, but the use of your own cooking can be discussed too. Furthermore, there are books, games, hammocks, wood, paint and paper, garden benches, and a bbq / bonfire place. Other things to note There is no electricity. For emerency you can charge a phone for a bit. There is good phone/internet connection (on own phone), I have a powerbank and pocket wifi for emergency charge or (pocket) wifi. The path to the property gets a little muddy if it rains a lot, so boots are necessary sometimes (available here). There are lots of animals...not only monkeys, but snakes and spiders too...you will have to be aware. The house is completely open, so you may not sleepwalk or get too drunk...you can fall off, hence no children allowed. There are biodegradable soaps available here. If you bring your own, pls make sure it is biodagradable. Breakfast or dinner is available for an extra fee of 5000 and 8000 col. pp. and needs to be reserved the day before or dinner in the morning

## The Space

This unique, open-air house is completely off the grid and set within a stunning jungle garden filled with food plants and flowers. The town and beach are nearby, making it a convenient yet tranquil retreat surrounded by abundant local wildlife. Staying here offers a truly distinctive sleeping experience.

The house features no walls, providing a full 360-degree view of the surroundings. Its design is simple yet elegant, combining a luxurious feel with natural beauty. The property spans one hectare and is shared with two tree decks, accommodating up to four guests in total. A central kitchen and a yoga/chill area are also available.

On the grounds, you will find spots for bonfires and barbecues, with a small river flowing alongside the property, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The area is rich with local animals, edible plants, and large trees, making it an excellent place for photography, relaxing in a hammock with garden tea or juice, or exploring the diverse flora and fauna.

Guests can borrow yoga mats, playing cards, board games, and books. For those interested in creative activities, supplies for woodworking and painting are also provided.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire property, including some of the food grown on-site. The expansive jungle garden invites exploration. A shared bathroom is located behind the kitchen.

Breakfast and dinner can be arranged for an additional fee, though guests may also discuss using the kitchen to prepare their own meals. Additional amenities include books, games, hammocks, wood for fires, painting materials, garden benches, and a barbecue/bonfire area.

## Amenities and Features

- No electricity on-site; emergency phone charging is available for a short time
- Reliable phone and internet connection via personal devices
- Power bank and pocket Wi-Fi available for emergency use
- Biodegradable soaps provided; guests should bring biodegradable products if preferred
- Muddy paths during heavy rain; boots are recommended and can be provided

## Important Notes

The property hosts a variety of animals, including monkeys, snakes, and spiders, so guests should remain cautious. The open design of the house means there are no barriers to prevent falls, so it is not suitable for children or guests who may sleepwalk or become overly intoxicated.

Breakfast and dinner are offered at additional costs of 5,000 and 8,000 Colombian pesos per person, respectively. Reservations for meals must be made the day before or by morning for dinner.

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360 view magical jungle experience - Houses for Rent in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, Costa Rica

An amazing escape into the jungle! Get ready for a pure jungle experience, to sleep to the sounds of nature and eat breakfast with butterflies. definitely a unique place to reconnect with nature, super host Marleen will hook you up. It was awesome to have a few nights of off grid living and get back to nature- go for it!

Marlene was a great host and a wonderful communicator. She lives full-time on the property and is always close by if you need her for anything. The experience was a true eco stay tucked in the jungle and away from the busy streets of the town. Worth a stay if you're looking to truly immerse yourself in nature

I highly recommend the place. The experience of staying in the jungle was awesome. Marlene was straightforward, helpful and easily accessible.

Die Unterkunft kann ich wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Die Erfahrung im Dschungel zu übernachten, war genial. Marlene war unkompliziert, hilfsbereit und gut erreichbar.

If you want to reconnect with nature, this is the incredible experience that Marleen offers. Yes there is no electricity but who needs it when the wildlife around you is also magical? Marleen's beautiful wooden house offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and you will get used to living to the rhythm of the sun very quickly. At night and its candlelight atmosphere immerse you in a unique experience. To top it off, Marleen is very attentive to her guests. Always available to discuss life as the beauties of his garden. She'll help you make your iris shampoos and give you her chickens' eggs for breakfast. I recommend immersing yourself for a few days in her world to get out of it soothing and maybe even with a little step back from your real daily needs.

Si vous souhaitez vous reconnecter avec la nature, c’est l’expérience incroyable que Marleen vous propose. Oui il n’y a pas d’électricité mais qui en a besoin quand la faune et la flore qui vous entoure est aussi magique ? La magnifique maison de bois de Marleen offre une vue à couper le souffle sur la forêt environnante et vous habituerez très vite à vivre au rythme du soleil. La nuit et son ambiance aux bougies vous plonge dans une expérience unique. Pour couronner le tout, Marleen est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes. Toujours disponible pour discuter de la vie comme des beautés de son jardin. Elle vous aidera à préparer vos shampoings à base d’iris et vous proposera les œufs des ses poules au petit déjeuner. Je vous recommande de vous immerger quelques jours dans son monde pour en sortir apaisé et peut être même avec un peu de recul sur vos véritables besoins quotidiens.

Unique, in a special place, immediate nature, right in the middle of the jungle! We spent 2 nights at Marleen's place at the beginning of September, the 300m walk from the road is a bit annoying, but you get pure nature in loving treehouses or sleeping places. Protected from rain and mosquitoes (we didn't have one), professionally built by the carpenter Felix and having a delicious breakfast at the open kitchen because Marleen was early in the market, it's an experience! If you're looking for something else, you'll find a great nature experience! A shower and toilet are available, clean and working AND there is no electricity, just upload your phone (for the flashlight) and then everything will be fine! You will see and hear how energetic this retreat is.

Unique, an einem besonderen Ort, unmittelbare Natur, mitten im Dschungel! Wir haben 2 Nächte an Anfang September bei Marleen verbracht, der 300m Fussweg von der Straße ist etwas nervig, aber Ihr bekommt dafür Natur pur in liebevolle Baumhäusern bzw. Schlafplätzen. Vor Regen und Mücken geschützt (wir hatten keine), professionell vom Tischler Felix errichtet und an der offenen Küche köstlich gefrühstückt, weil Marleen schon früh auf dem Markt war, ist es ein Erlebnis! Wer das etwas Andere sucht, findet hier eine tolle Natur-Erfahrung! Eine Dusche und ein WC sind vorhanden, sauber und funktionierend UND Strom gibt es keinen, ladet einfach Euer Phone (für die Taschenlampe) auf und dann passt alles gut! Ihr werdet sehen und hören, wie energetisch dieses Retreat ist.

If you want to have a real jungle experience, I highly recommend this place. You do have to walk through the jungle to get to this place, but just prepare for mud and a bit of a slippery path. I would reccomend this place again, you just have to be prepared for no electricity (so charge your phone ahead of time), and candle light.

Truly a lovely experience for jungle novices. Marleen and Felix are as awesome as the immersive property they’ve built an oasis within. I would come back in a heartbeat on my next trip to the Caribbean coast.

What an incredible jungle getaway. If the idea of rainwater showers in a totally open garden bathroom, visited by hummingbirds and the most BEAUTIFUL butterflies sounds like your kind of experience then visit Marleen (& Felix's) place. A magical jungle walk from the road will lead you into an oasis of wall-free tree houses that centre around a shared kitchen. Even in rainy season this place hums with life and magic. We needed to detox and unwind - so no electricity and peaceful surroundings allowed us to settle into that vibe immediately. Marleen is super kind and so accommodating, the dogs and cats are the sweetest. It's natural living in the best way, a one-off experience you will never forget. Give your self this gift!

Marleen’s place is very unique! If you want to get a taste of Costa Rica’s wildlife this is the perfect place for you. This spot is focused on a “great outdoors” experience. You will see plenty of wild monkeys and so many other animals and insects. It’s very nice and relaxing. Marleen will provide you with many local tips too!

A beautiful place in Costa Pic, close to the beaches, yet right in the jungle, where you will be left alone with many members of the local forest. A completely unique experience of fusion with nature, where there are no walls and you see it around the clock. It's especially pleasant that you get all the help you need for an unforgettable adventure.

Прекрасное место в Коста Пике, недалеко от пляжей, но при этом находящееся прямо в джунглях, где вы останетесь наедине с многими представителями местной лесной фауны. Совершенно уникальный опыт слияния с природой, где нет стен и вы наблюдаете ее круглые сутки. Особенно приятно, что вам оказывается вся необходимая помощь для незабываемого приключения.

Simply amazing! Pure relax! Here the time has its own pace... We have enjoyed so much being in the middle of the rainforest. The proximity it’s something we can’t describe. We could feel it only being here. Marleen’s house it’s a piece of art! The atmosphere on her piece of jungle it’s amazing! Thanks for everything Marleen and Felix! PS. Best bathroom in CR! :)

Marleen and Felix are great hosts. The jungle of Costa Rica, with its multi-faceted flora and fauna, is an exclusive place to stay. Felix helps find small monkeys and Marleen presents the local fruits with pancakes for breakfast. We especially loved the noise. From birds to howler monkeys, everything was there. Cooking and barbecuing together will round off a day on the beach or after an educational cocoa tour.

Marleen und Felix sind großartige Gastgeber. Bei Buchung dieser exklusiven Unterkunft LEBT man den Dschungel Costa Ricas mit seiner facettenreichen Flora und Fauna. Felix hilft beim Auffinden kleiner Affen und Marleen präsentiert die heimischen Früchte mit Pfannkuchen zum Frühstück. Besonders toll fanden wir die Geräuschkulisse. Von Vögeln bis Brüllaffen war alles dabei. Gemeinsames Kochen und Grillen runden einen gelungen Tag am Strand oder nach einer lehrreichen Kakaotour ab.

As the name says it ,  360 degree unobstructed jungle immersion.

The stay with Marleen was great! The treehouse is beautiful, everything was built with a lot of love and you can see the beautiful details. The garden respectful of the jungle is great, Marleen and Felix have also been able to prove it here, it has a lot of charm and is beautifully designed of course! Marleen and Felix are super sweet and helpful, open to conversations! The food at Marleen's was very tasty and you could try her vegetables and herbs from the garden. The Homestay is very quiet and you can see many animals, plants and flowers. I especially liked the jungle sounds! I would recommend this homestay to everyone it was great! Thank you Marleen for everything.

Der Aufenthalt war bei Marleen super! Das Baumhaus ist wunderschön, alles wurde mit viel liebe Gebaut und man sieht die schönen Einzelheiten. Der Garten respektiv der Jungel ist super, Marleen und Felix haben auch hier ihr können bewiesen, es hat viel Charme und ist wunderschön natürlich gestaltet! Marleen und Felix sind super lieb und hilfsbereit, offen für Gespräche! Das Essen war bei Marleen sehr lecker und man konnte ihr Gemüse und Kräuter aus dem Garten ausprobieren. Das Homestay ist sehr ruhig gelegen und man sieht viele Tiere, Pflanzen und Blumen. Besonders gut mochte ich die Jungelgeräusche! Dieses Homestay würde ich jedem weiter empfehlen es war super! Danke Marleen für alles.

Words are only an accent on the experience that Marleens space facilitates. Your space is deep enough in the jungle that you are able to settle into to being a member of the family of all the life that will hold you from the monarchs that will fly past you as you wake within your tree home to the monkeys who's calls will sing you to sleep. Being in the space will not feel like you disconnected from the world but rather reconnected to the one forgotten in the hum of a city and remembering what it feels like to be whole and in your body. The outdoor shower is cold and refreshing in the humid heat of costa rica and its setting will have you hesitating to ever be within four walls. The privacy is guaranteed however you are still close enough to the town of puerto viejo to spend your days by the ocean and your evenings and mornings in the jungle. Close by is Punt Uva, Cocles and Manzanillo so whether you are looking for a more populated surfers beach or a secluded space to spend the day with sloths and fresh coconuts off the trees its all accessible. I would definitely recommend having a car for accessibility and if you have any physical limitations that would make it difficult to climb stairs or hike for approximately 5 minutes through a jungle path this might not be for you. Also if you have children the exposed walls may be a bit risky so it's something to keep in mind. I'm not only going to come back whenever I am on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica but whole heartedly and authentically recommend you book if this space has called you. I only anticipate it becoming more beautiful and diverse as Marleen continues to grow her vision of her garden and spaces.

Thank you sweetheart! Wonderful to meet you both :-). Bless and love from Jungle Magic X

Marleen's place is a mystical manifestation of deep thought and emotion, lost in the green heart of the woods. The days are slow and quiet, the nights dark and mysterious. After a short jungle walk (bring sturdy shoes, consider a backpack over a suitcase), you arrive at the high stand, a very aesthetically pleasing, no nonsense structure, in the center of a clearing. The scaffolding is built from trees cut on site, you shower with sweet rain water collected from the tin roof, the fist floor features a hammock and a bed. The nights are filled with flickering candles and torches, there is no electricity or WiFi, but Marleen will supply you with power banks and charge your devices at her other home. This is the most romantic, detached, spiritual experience we had in Costa Rica. Marleen is a kind person who takes excellent care of her guests and her property - my highest respects, enjoy this unique experience!

If you're looking for an "out of the box" experience you will remember long after you have returned home, look no further because this is it. Marlene is a wonderful, caring host who will ensure that you have everything you need as well as a fantastic and safe time in the jungle. She knows her stuff and can answer any question, and has created a jungle paradise one could never experience on their own. She has created her glorious retreat using wood from her own land, complete with custom trash cans and outdoor bathrooms that are amazingly comfortable and in private. Plus she will cook your meals or tell you where to get the best restaurant meals, your choice. It takes a little bit of time to get used to the jungle atmosphere so I would plan for a minimum of two nights and 3 to 5 is ideal ( or longer!), if you really want to unwind and decompress. Things to be aware of: - The location is not accessible by car. There is a four minute easy walk through the jungle to get there but there is no artificial light so without a flashlight it's pitch black. Something to keep in mind if you go out to dinner and come back after dark. Also, the accommodations (except for the main house) all require climbing a ladder to get in and out of bed so if you don't want to deal with that be sure to rent the main house. Plus, the main house has its own private bathroom and is really wonderful. Completely worth it. None of the accommodations have walls, so it really feels like you are completely in nature without having to sleep on the ground with nothing over your head. Mosquito nets protect you from bugs when you're asleep but once out of the mosquito net you need to keep the bug spray handy at all times. I got a lot of mosquito bites the first morning because I got out of the mosquito net and forgot to spray myself first thing. I don't care for bug spray so Marlene gave me some lotion that smelled good and really worked. I didn't get any more bites as long as I use that lotion. If you want to see wildlife outside of the rescue centers, including toucans, monkeys, hummingbirds, frogs, and maybe even a sloth, this is the place. We even brought our little dog, who had a great time playing with her dogs and exploring the jungle. Once you get inside her camp you won't want to leave. So spend a few days there, let her cook your meals for a nominal fee, and simply unplug. You will emerge from the jungle invigorated, relaxed and feeling likeyou have been to another world, because you truly have. I brought way too many clothes and things will get damp there, so next time I'm coming with simply a backpack. I didn't know that things wet with salt...