This comfortable beach home is in the desirable Matapalo area of the Osa peninsula and within a day trip to the Corcovado Nacional Park. The house is 150 m from the Playa Carbonera, a 15 minute beautiful walk to Playa Pan Dulce and a 10 minute drive to Playa Matapalo beach. The home is completely off the grid, generating its power from solar, and has many modern conveniences including full size fridge, industrial stove, solar hot water, wifi and a brand new dipping pool off of the deck. The space Casa Mil Flores is a hidden gem located on the Osa Peninsula in the southern zone of Costa Rica. Located a short walk off the beachfront, the house is close enough to enjoy the sound of the rolling waves on Playa Carbonera. One of the more enjoyable experiences is to fall asleep to the sounds of the rainforest. The property boarders a nature reserve that has primary rainforest, abundant wildlife and plant bio-diversity. As well, Mil Flores is near the Corcovado National Park; one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet second only to the amazon. Casa Mil Flores is conveniently located in a small neighborhood, close to the rare amenities of the local bar/restaurant, school, and transportation. The one acre property has been strategically landscaped with tropical fruit trees and foliage to add to the privacy of this home. We have expanded the property in 2019 and now have a small scale food farm off the back of the property with an organic greenhouse and our own chickens. We offer fresh greens and seasonal vegetables, plus free range eggs, as an additional add-on for your stay. Beautifully designed, the house has a passive solar concrete first floor and an all tropical hardwood upper level. The first floor offers a cool relief from the tropical mid-day heat. There is a guest bedroom with a king size bed. This room is perfect for the late morning snooze or afternoon nap. The open air layout allows things to stay cool and dry, yet all beds have mosquito spacious nets to keep guests cozy and enclosed in the evenings. The lower level of the house also has a living room, a professionally equipped kitchen, a large master bath, and a covered deck area for dining and relaxation. If you love to cook, you will appreciate the professional gas range, the full size solar powered refrigerator with freezer (a rare find on the osa!), snack bar, inside-outside wood bar and abundant counter space. The water for this entire home is purified with a UV filtration system. In 2019 the internet was upgraded to a point to point system. It has been working really well. Internet is tricky in the entire matapalo area but with this upgrade we hope to offer continuous WiFi to our guests for the coming season. In 2021 a dipping pool became our most recent upgrade to the home. It will keep you cool during those sunny tropical days. The second floor is an expansive open master bedroom constructed of tropical hardwood and a polished wood floor that can double as a yoga room. There is a king size bed with a queen size hide a bed and a sofa bed. There is also a full bath with views of the jungle and mountains. Upstairs has two large decks for animal viewing and evening sunsets over the distant ridge line. This home is about 100 meters from our local beach and within a 10-30 minute walk (or a short drive) to all of the surfing waves of the matapalo area. The area offers many activities such as jungle hikes, birding tours, horseback riding, river and waterfall walks, as well as sailing, world class fishing, outstanding surf breaks for all levels, surf lessons and local yoga classes. Driving from Puerto Jimenez it will take you 30-40 minutes drive to arrive unless you stop and take photos of the beautiful landscapes. For added privacy, this property has been landscaped with a living fence. It also includes a carport and a gated entrance. Please check out the garden too! I have planted many fruits and local herbs including papaya, pineapple, coconut, yuca, sweet potato (camote) ginger, turmeric, starfruit, mango, lemon, lime, hibiscus, oregano, lemongrass and much more. Different things are in season at different times…please feel free to forage…but always leave enough for the next person. Pick and enjoy fresh local organic produce. Because the property has been heavily planted with food and being next to the reserve, we have abundant wildlife that visits daily. You can see all four types of monkeys during one day if the bananas are ripe. Note: In 2021 we will be offering a range of high-performance shortboard surfboards and long boards for rent to our guests. All suited to surf the conditions in this area. We also have 2 paddle boards and bikes for rent. Please give notice if you are interested in any of these options so we can have everything ready for your stay. Other things to note This home is located about 150 meters from the only public bar/restaurant in matapalo. It is convenient for a quick meal and there is an organic farmers market on friday afternoons. During the high season, Friday nights are the community social time. Its fun to mingle with the locals. Please be aware that sometimes music can be heard from my house on a busy Friday night or during special events but music shuts down by 12:30. The bar/restaurant is closed september through mid december. This is a solar run home and when there is cloudy weather or storms power may run low. It is important to keep the system running well. High energy consumption appliances can not be run here, including hair dryers and clothes dryers. Guests may ask the house keeper to do laundry but may not use those facilities on their own. I do have a generator back up that will be used when the system is low. Hot water is only offered in the downstairs bathroom shower. Lastly, due to the remote area, it is recommended that guests buy all of their food, fill their rental car with gas, and get all cash from the ATM for their stay, before coming out from Puerto Jimenez. The road can be a long trip back to town depending on the weather and there are no grocery stores in the Matapalo area.

## The Space

Casa Mil Flores is a comfortable beach home situated in the desirable Matapalo area of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The property lies just 150 meters from Playa Carbonera and is a scenic 15-minute walk to Playa Pan Dulce. Playa Matapalo beach is a short 10-minute drive away.

This off-grid home is powered entirely by solar energy and offers many modern conveniences, including:

- Full-size refrigerator
- Industrial stove
- Solar hot water system
- WiFi with a point-to-point upgrade for improved connectivity
- A newly added dipping pool off the deck for cooling off on sunny days

The house features a passive solar concrete first floor and an upper level constructed from tropical hardwood. The first floor provides a cool retreat from the tropical heat and includes:

- A guest bedroom with a king-size bed, ideal for late morning naps or afternoon rest
- A living room
- A professionally equipped kitchen with a gas range, solar-powered refrigerator with freezer, snack bar, inside-outside wood bar, and ample counter space
- A large master bathroom
- A covered deck for dining and relaxation

All beds are fitted with spacious mosquito nets for comfort and protection. Water is purified throughout the home using a UV filtration system.

The second floor serves as an expansive open master bedroom with polished wood floors that can double as a yoga space. It includes:

- A king-size bed
- A queen-size hide-a-bed
- A sofa bed
- A full bathroom with views of the jungle and mountains
- Two large decks for wildlife observation and enjoying sunsets over the distant ridgeline

## Location

Casa Mil Flores borders a nature reserve featuring primary rainforest with abundant wildlife and diverse plant species. It is close to Corcovado National Park, one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth, second only to the Amazon.

The property is located in a small neighborhood near essential local amenities such as a bar/restaurant, school, and transportation options. The bar/restaurant is the only public one in Matapalo and is about 150 meters from the house. It offers quick meals and hosts an organic farmers market on Friday afternoons. During the high season, Friday nights serve as community social events. Music may occasionally be heard from the bar until 12:30 a.m. The bar/restaurant is closed from September through mid-December.

The home is within walking distance (10-30 minutes) or a short drive to several surfing spots in the Matapalo area. Nearby activities include:

- Jungle hikes
- Birdwatching tours
- Horseback riding
- River and waterfall walks
- Sailing
- World-class fishing
- Surf lessons for all levels
- Local yoga classes

Puerto Jimenez is approximately a 30-40 minute drive away, depending on stops for photos or traffic.

## Property and Grounds

The one-acre property has been thoughtfully landscaped with tropical fruit trees and foliage to enhance privacy. A living fence adds further seclusion. The grounds include:

- Tropical fruit and herb garden with papaya, pineapple, coconut, yuca, sweet potato, ginger, turmeric, starfruit, mango, lemon, lime, hibiscus, oregano, lemongrass, and more
- A small-scale food farm established in 2019 featuring an organic greenhouse and free-range chickens
- Fresh greens, seasonal vegetables, and free-range eggs available as optional add-ons during your stay

The property attracts abundant wildlife, including all four species of monkeys, especially when bananas are ripe.

Additional features include a carport and gated entrance.

## Rentals and Extras

Starting in 2021, guests can rent a variety of high-performance surfboards, including shortboards and longboards suitable for local conditions. Two paddleboards and bicycles are also available for rent. Advance notice is appreciated to prepare these items for your arrival.

## Important Notes

- The home operates entirely on solar power. During cloudy weather or storms, power levels may drop. High-energy appliances such as hair dryers and clothes dryers are not supported.
- Laundry services are available through the housekeeper; guests are not permitted to use laundry facilities themselves.
- A backup generator is available for low power situations.
- Hot water is provided only in the downstairs bathroom shower.
- Due to the remote location, it is advisable to purchase all groceries, fill your rental car with gas, and withdraw cash from ATMs in Puerto Jimenez before arriving. There are no grocery stores in the Matapalo area, and the road back to town can be lengthy depending on weather conditions.

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We had a truly wonderful stay at Mil Flores in Matapalo. The house is beautiful, peaceful and full of atmosphere. It has that rare feeling of being both comfortable and special at the same time. Everything around the house invites you to slow down, enjoy the surroundings and just be present. For us as a family, it was exactly the kind of place we had hoped to find in Costa Rica. Matapalo itself is calm, green and stunning, and Mil Flores fits perfectly into that setting. The nature, the sounds, the space and the feeling of privacy made the stay something we will remember for a long time. Monkeys were swinging through the garden, and macaws and toucans were frequent visitors as well. It felt like the wildlife was part of the house. We felt at home very quickly, and leaving was genuinely difficult. A fantastic house in a beautiful part of Costa Rica. We would happily recommend Mil Flores to anyone looking for a special place to stay near Matapalo.

Beautiful house and property.  Highly recommend for proximity to town and wildlife viewing.  Staff very responsive. Stay here and you won't be disappointed!

Thank you for your stay!  We hope to see you again for some more adventure in the jungle.

Everything was perfect, we would definitely like to come back sometime! The small pool was ideal for our young child to cool off quickly. A 4x4 car is definitely a must to explore the beautiful area! Like all houses in the region as far as we could see, this one also has an open-plan design for good ventilation, which works great. It allows you to spot fascinating wildlife even from the bedroom! We saw monkeys and Macaws and other local fauna, so so cool!! In the evening, when the lights are on, there are of course some jungle-appropriate bugs flying around too, but no more than you would expect in the jungle anyway so it didn’t bother us at all. The kitchen was exceptionally well equipped, the beds were large and comfortable, and the communication was super friendly and helpful. Waking up to the sounds of the jungle is a priceless experience. Having the Martinas bar restaurant nearby is also super convenient. We are already sad that we can't be there anymore!

Fantastic that you and your family enjoyed the house.  It is a true jungle experience.  The dipping pool makes it a blast for the kiddos.

Perfect set up, to enjoy all the Monte Carlo area has to offer. Great response of this, stocked very well, Mary, very comfortable beds. We use the mosquito netting with the fans and we’re very comfortable.

Cabo Matapalo is a very special place.  It's a little piece of paradise.  The house is a great spot to both enjoy the nature and have  modern comforts while staying in an off grid eco-friendly home.    We aim to get our guests a good nights sleep.

Such a magical space in the middle of the jungle. We spent most of our time in the kitchen, the outside deck/pool and the upstairs room/outdoor space was an absolute treat. Waking up to the sound of monkeys and being surrounded by nature was a dream. Well definitely be back :) If you’re considering between this AirBnb and another, choose this one. You’ll be happy you did.

Thanks Brian for the nice review of Mil Flores.  We are happy you enjoyed the house and the pool.  It was my original home and was designed for a comfortable holiday.  Please come again!

If you want a Swiss family Robinson adventure, this is the place to stay! The wildlife seen from the back porch is amazing! We saw monkeys, toucans, agoutis, scarlet macaws, hummingbirds, etc. All the local people were very friendly and welcoming, including our host, Gretchen. Things to know: •Having a fan on you during sleep is important. The 2 main beds have fans on them. The additional bed has a ceiling fan nearby (but a small one would be helpful.) •Since the house is solar powered, using lights and electricity in the evening is limited so you reserve enough energy for the fans and refrigerator.—It will means keeping the house dark except for the specific room you’re in. •Bring a good flashlight for each guest!—You’ll be walking around in the dark some when you conserve energy for fans. •This is an Open Air house! It has walls but is open to the outdoors thru windows—no glass or screens. Bugs & crabs visit often. •The main floor bath has no door, just curved walls for privacy

HI Robin, we were happy to have you at Mil Flores. I am glad the wildlife did not disappoint. To address some of your concerns I would like to say that a fan is normally to be in every bed. It was an oversight from housekeeping that the small bed had no fan. Normally it would be best to notify management when something is missing from the house. Apologies that was not addressed. Yes the home is solar powered and we request people conserve energy while at the house. Too many times we have had the power go out and when arriving to turn on the generator and check on the problem we see that every fan and light of the house were in use at then same time. That type of usage doesn't work well for solar powered homes. But walking around in the dark is never encouraged in the house and by no means do we want you to feel like that is necessary. We do tell our guests to bring flashlights. As an off grid home in the remote jungle it's important to always see where you are going inside and outside of the house. It's a safety issue. As far as the open air home... it is part of the charm of the region. Without air conditioning we need to keep airflow (no screens and windows) for the comfort of the houses. We do have all of the beds with mosquito nets and fans for comfort and protection from bugs etc while sleeping. It is a jungle eco adventure. An experience like not many other place in the world where here we can still live wild and free. I appreciate your feedback always want to improve our service.

Great home and location! Would recommend. Everything is as noted on the listing.

Great spot for an adventure! The beaches were challenging to swim but the river and the dipping pool was a nice place for us to all cool off. It was definitely hot sleeping but the small fans helped keep the air moving. We saw monkeys from the porch and even had a few crabs and frogs say hello in the shower. I was very pleasantly surprised with how few bugs there were, even in the evenings with the lights on. It was great spot for us to disconnect and unwind. Would certainly come again!

Thanks for the review!  It's always nice for people to know the guests experience.  The heat this year was a bit more than normal as the dry season lasted longer than usual.  The fans in the beds are a big help since we are off grid and it is part of the eco friendly charm of remote vacations.  Glad you enjoyed and we do hope to host you again.

2nd time staying here with my family and it won’t be the last. We were there for 3 weeks and I miss it dearly. It’s paradise. The house is amazing! Highly recommend

Thanks for the recommendation Sam.  Super happy you guys enjoyed and your kids made good use of the pool!  See you next year.

It was perfect. Great place great people.

Im happy you and your little onesenjoyed the house.  It’s a wonderful home for a family vacation. Please come again

We absolutely loved our stay at Mil Flores! The hosts were very helpful and accommodating and the house is completely unique. We loved the upstairs floor being open to the jungle with all the sounds and wildlife. The house had everything needed for a group of 6 with a fully equipped kitchen and plunge pool for hot days. The beach is very close and there is so much incredible wildlife visiting the property. We will definitely be back. Thank you Michelle and Gretchen :)

Thanks for the positive review.  I’m happy you enjoyed your stay.  I designed this house for a place my family could come and visit so it was meant for a group to have a great vacation and enjoy the jungle living together.  Please come again!

What a special place. Visited Michelle's beautiful home in Osa with my family and we didn't want to leave. The bedroom upstairs was so relaxing with all the open windows and doors. The beds are all so comfortable...we all slept so well.  The kids loved all the nature around the home...we even had Lucy's come visit us for a few days. Lucy is the freeloading dog that roams the area. She's so sweet. We did have a hard time driving around with our car...I would recommend a 4×4 If you plan on visiting. The kitchen was our favorite with a beautiful dinner table outside. Don't think twice, book your stay.  We can't wait to come back. Osa you are a Gem :)

I’m so happy your family was able to come and enjoy the osa.  My first trip to Costa Rica 28 years ago the osa was my last stop.  I had a hard time leaving also! Please come again.

Beautiful location close to the beach. Well stocked kitchen with sharp knives for cooking.

Thanks for your stay Camilla.  I actually just arranged the kitchens for the season.  Since cooking is a priority here, I like all the houses to be stocked as if it were my own kitchen.  Please come again!

Staying at this beautiful home was the highlight of our trip. I’d visited the Osa Peninsula 20yrs ago and loved it just as much the second time around. We saw monkeys out the window everyday and dozens of macaws when we walked along the beaches. The big screens and linens were in perfect shape. Martina’s was delicious but is definitely US prices. The road was much improved 20yrs later. We took a taxi out but would have felt fine driving.

Awesome place. Trip highlights included monkey watching from the plunge pool, yoga on the covered wood deck, lush vegetation in every direction, happy hour/dinners in the indoor outdoor bar/kitchen. Great home base for a week long trip or longer :) Pro tip, leave everything in the pantry/fridge overnight as monkeys may pay a midnight visit ;) Michelle was a great host, friendly and responsive.

Mil flores is still my favorite house.  I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.  Please come again!

We had a great week at Michelle's place. The pros - well equipped and spacious kitchen, fabulous dipping pool, full size fridge/freezer, and responsive hosts. The beach in front of the house is rocky but it's a relatively short walk to sandy beaches. It's the Osa, so if you're a light sleeper, bring ear plugs or enjoy having howler monkeys as your alarm clock.

We traveled with our 1yo baby and we wanted to explore the jungle of Costa Rica without giving up on city perks. Casa Mil Flores was the dream jungle house we were hoping to find. Wildlife from the porch is incredible, no need to hike to see everything the forest has to offer! Coupled with clear instructions and responsiveness, we really couldn’t ask for anything better

I’m very happy you and your family enjoyed the house and the gardens around it.  The covered porch area was made with my parents in mind.  One  can sit in the pool or in the hammock and watch the wildlife go by.  Please come again

This is a lovely house. Michelle's very detailed description is very helpful and Gretchen is nearby and quick to answer any questions. Pay attention when they say you should allow plenty of time to get groceries and drive out from Puerto Jimenez; it's only maybe 15km but takes 30-40 mins as the road is so rutted. Howler monkeys wake you before sunrise but that's okay, because early AM is the best time to sit on the porch and watch the wildlife, in the trees, in the air, and coming across the lawn: capuchin monkeys, parrots, hawks, scarlet macaws, pizotes, agoutis, etc. The house's solar power worked well as did the internet. Water is fine, and there's even hot water in the downstairs shower. The dipping pool was delicious and we used it multiple times a day. There's a short path to the beach and at low tide we walked miles in both directions. We did a 6-hr morning tour, starting pre-dawn, with local guide Randall Arce, who we'd strongly recommend. Gretchen has his contact info.

Beautiful and peaceful place, with lots of animals (especially monkeys) visited us every morning. The house was clean and Gretchen who was taking care of us was super reactive when we needed. the surroundings are amazing, lots of wildlife, turquoise sea and nice beaches. would love to come back!

We are so happy to have you come again!  Glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to take in the beauty of the osa!

We walk to Martini, Lapa Rio (reserve first during the busy season, lots of wild animals to watch) for lunch, and walk to beaches (left and right) for close macaw watching, beach time, and sunset during relatively low tide. Not to mention the onsite monkeys, paired macaws flying by in the sky frequently, various birds, little critters, plus a 10+ feet boa constrictor passing by after rain (so awesome!!). The large freezer is life-saving and lots of houses in this area either don't have it or have a small one. And the caretaker and Michelle responded to my message promptly. We had a great time!!

We had a wonderful time at this special place. It’s an amazing experience to live so close to the jungle and the sea. I loved and enjoyed every second of my stay.

This was our second trip to Corcovado and the first time in a house with open living space, which was quite an experience. Daytime in the house was great, especially the pool was a nice refreshment. After sunset things changed. The total open construction of the house invited all kind of animals to join us - from frogs to big spiders we saw a lot. A grasshopper even made it into the bed - which we thought was the only safe place at night. Honesty this open concept was not really our thing, we would not want to repeat that. Beside that the house itself is great. Walk to Pan Dulce took 25 min.

Sorry to hear that open air living is not your thing Roland.  You were there for the first big rain and storm of the season so that means normally lots of jungle action.  It’s not a normal thing but you and your family were the lucky ones to be here for the official start of rainy season.  I don’t know of many accommodations in the area totally enclosed because in general when you close it all in… the critters get closed in with you and can’t get out.  Granted though jungle life is not for everyone.  As far as the walk to pan dulce… it’s a 15 minute walk on the beach at a normal pace.  I’ve done it for 25 years.  I believe you had small children with your group so that may explain your experience.  I hope you did find some enjoyment from your time on the osa.  It’s at the top of species diversity in the world.  So yes… the jungle was alive and thriving and apparently came to say hi.  All the best.

we had an absolutely wonderful stay at this well appointed, thoughtfully designed home.  The kitchen was large and spacious, the outdoor deck and plunge pool was luxurious and bedrooms were comfortable.

So wonderful to know you enjoyed the upgrades we did over the past few years on the deck and with adding the pool.  It really did change the experience of staying at Mil Flores.  We look forward to having you come again.

Stayed for 3 weeks with my wife and two boys ages 1 and 5 and it really couldn’t have been much better. The pool is perfect for the kiddos and cooking off from the hot day. Sleeping upstairs keeps you cool at night. The cleaners were great and there are amazing services with the cooks and Nannies possible if you need. The Costa Ricans are amazing and treat us very well. We will 100% be back!

Hi Sam... It makes me so happy to hear what a nice time you and your family had at Mil Flores.  Its a lovely holiday home and was built by me for my parents so they would have a comfortable place to visit to the Osa.  We now have many luxuries that we did not have 20 years ago when i first got to the area... so its my pleasure to provide those to the guests.  Please come again.

We stayed 10 days in this  open air off grid solar home. The experiences my family and I are ones we will never forget and feel so fortunate to have found this little piece of paradise. Michelle and Gretchen were gracious hosts and very receptive in so many ways. We had daily visits from the a variety of monkey species as well as beautiful birds and the sounds of the jungle. Don’t hesitate just book this lovely one of a kind home and you won’t regret it.

We were really happy to have you and your family stay at the house.  I’m glad you took advantage of all the area has to offer.  It was nice to get a chance to chat with you at the river.  I hope to see you down here again one day

Really nice place! Particularly liked the huge ‘bedroom’ with windows all around. Kitchen has all the tools for cooking + salt, freshly ground pepper and olive oil as an extra service, nice.

Beautiful location. Everything went smoothly in this off the power grid home.

This is an amazing house in a truly beautiful area.  Very comfortable and clean, especially for such a remote, natural area.  I highly recommend staying at Casa Mil Flores!!

Michelle’s house is beautiful and a perfect place to explore the area or just rest and relax. Highly recommend!

A great little paradise in the jungle - everything was as advertised and we had a great stay. Pura vida!

The house is lovely and exactly as pictured online. It had everything we needed and nothing we didn't (which we really appreciated with a busy 18mo). The upstairs area has a railing all around, with a gate at the top of the stairs that locks, which was great for our toddler. The downstairs area, however, is not the most childproof (stairs, slippery concrete floors when wet, raised deck without railing, and pool) so it requires attentiveness when traveling with a little one, but very doable depending on your child. We used the lounge chairs as a pool "gate". Otherwise, the home is very nice and clean, built with beautiful modern high quality materials, and stocked with everything you need. The location is great, just a short stroll to the sand. Note that the local beach is a bit rocky, but there are a couple river outlets that were fun to splash around in with our toddler. If you're wanting to surf, you will need a car, as it's not easy walking distance to Backwash or Matapalo breaks, and the waves out front were never surfable while we were there in late May, which is the surf season (but we did see potential!). The bar/restaurant down the road is super cute with decent food for the price (we only had dinner). Good things to note... cleaning happens every 3rd night (we had to request cleaning when they didn't show after the 3rd night, and they promptly responded). There are also no paper towels (a must with our little food monster), so buy some at the store in PJ if you want them. The listing says there is laundry, but know that it is paid, and you can not do it yourself. As far as the road to Puerto Jimenez... we didn't think it was all that bad, so going back to town isn't as impossible as we had been led to believe, but I guess it depends on your comfort level driving rocky dirt roads. The road to Backwash and Matapalo breaks, however, is not for the faint of heart, but also... very doable with 4WD - don't be scared lol! If you are bothered by/allergic to mosquitos and other bugs like me, well, you will have to accept your fate. You are living with nature - no screens, windows, or AC. They are there, and they will get you... The price you pay for a very special experience in an uncrowded place with iguanas right outside your window and monkeys waking you up in the morning :-) Speaking of monkeys... do NOT leave fruit out or even under the netting they provide on the counter. Put it in the fridge or in the closed cupboards for the night. We left our fruit under the netting (we assumed that's what it was for) and woke up to all our bananas and avocados destroyed after our first night! Oops.

Thank you for the thorough review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay. Just to note, during covid we actually stopped cleaning mid week on one week stays. We have started up again and during stays of more than 4 nights we do a clean at either day 4 or 5 depending on scheduling. As far as the laundry goes, since we are an off grid home it is necessary to run the generator while we do washing. That keeps our solar system running well, and in turn the fridge stays on so your beverages are cold. Unfortunately we can not give guests access to doing laundry on their own for that reason.   The weather during your stay was particularly rainy and they were the first rains of the year. That is notoriously the buggiest time of the year (when the rains start). This year it was early. I hope that when you come again you can time it to miss those weeks of the change of the season. I am sure you will find it more pleasant as far as bugs go.   I am glad you have many memories of the Osa. Its a special place. Very nice to show the children early how magical the world can be with wildlife all around. Hope to host you again one day.

Michelle has a beautiful home. Everything was great. Would love to stay there again.

Thank you Leigh.  We were happy to host you.

This place is lovely all the way around!!

Casa Mil Flores was a so great. It’s definitely a nature lovers paradise. We were visited by Monkeys,  colorful tiny frogs, iconic Costa Rican species, steps away from an awesome beach to walk on in the mornings and a very cool bar/restaurant that was walking distance. We enjoyed our stay so much.

This house was just perfect! The pool was a bit bigger than I expected. The beds were very comfy and the house was very clean. We had everything we needed to cook. It was a great stay!

Casa Mil Flores is a wonderful experience. The beautiful home is perfectly situated in a private location that is close to all good breaks and beaches, but far enough away from the bustle of the beach goers to give a feeling of seclusion. The animals in the rainforest are very much alive and vocal, and you could spend your entire trip just listening and watching out for animals of ALL kinds. The open doors, windows and walls are great features for taking in the whole experience. Bob is super helpful and hospitable, and André is kind and warm. Our family felt at ease, relaxed, and content.

We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay here at Mil Flores.  We love the wildlife as well.  It’s the best part of the property!

Beautiful home a short walk from the water and convenient location to all the osa peninsula has to offer.

I’m so happy you enjoyed some of your honeymoon here at the house.  I hope the rest of your stay in Costa Rica creates great memories.

Michelle’s place was amazing in every way! I have marveled over how lucky I was to have booked this amazing place in this unbelievable location. I really just liked the looks of it and knew nothing beyond that. And the more we learned, the more amazed we were. The ambiance is unequaled. And we really didn’t need to book any excursions because the wildlife came to us! Monkeys in the yard! Coati visiting in the morning. Dais walking through the yard. Scarlett macaws      It was amazing. Like a safari from the breakfast table. And what an amazing house!  Such a peaceful retreat and gorgeous setting. It was nice that the beach was close by because I LOVE beaches. But I honestly hardly went because the house itself was all I needed to fill my soul. This was an amazing escape and I can’t wait to return!

I love to hear how much you liked your stay.  The housekeeper was impressed with how clean you left the house.  Thanks so much for coming.  We will be happy to see you return.  Pura vida

Great secluded spot, short walk from the bar and the beach.  Perfect

Michelle’s place is awesome and we were sad to leave. On the right swell, can surf out front and although the immediate beaches are not rocky, Backwash beach just up the road is wide open sand and great for families (and surfing). Loved Michelle’s house for its well stocked kitchen and beautiful design. The wildlife coming through the yard was so cool. Exactly what we had hoped for out on the Osa.  We could have stayed a lot longer.

I am so happy you enjoyed your stay!  We hope you and your family return to the Osa

Do not hesitate to book this place if you want to be immersed in nature! This is a wonderful house, with a lot of attention to details. The architecture is based on a constant interplay between indoor and outdoor, so even when inside the house you actually see trees, monkeys, tucans and the blu sky. Not an ideal place for those who have a problem with mosquitos and spiders.

Super happy that you enjoyed the nature during your stay.  It definitely is a jungle out here.  We look forward to having you come and stay again soon.

My husband and I had an incredible time at the Casa Mil Flores on our recent trip to Costa Rica, our first international adventure since the pandemic began. Our stay there was the highlight of our trip. The home itself is well represented by the photos, description, and other reviews: spacious, well-appointed, and beautifully decorated, with the welcome addition of a beautiful dipping pool since the last review. Michelle (the owner) and Gretchen (the current house manager) were friendly and responsive to our various needs, and recommended a fantastic tour company (OsaWild) that picked us up from the house and took us on a guided tour to the Parque Nacional Corcovado, which is an absolute must-see if you're in the area—and is reason enough to go in the first place! That said, we saw dozens of monkeys and birds in the fruit trees of Casa Mil Flores alone, and a beautiful sunrise (and the sky of a beautiful sunset) from the beach that was just steps from the house. So even though I sprained my ankle in the aforementioned park (it's not a strenuous hike, but watch your step when the trails are muddy!), I was able to be immersed in the extraordinary beauty and wildlife of that magical area, and have only good memories! Given the condition of the roads, I wouldn't have wanted to drive to the house, so we flew from SJO into Puerto Jimenez, and Gretchen (the house manager) set up a cab from there to the grocery store and then the house. The driver, Oscar—a Matapalo local—was very friendly and, after cheerfully helping packing up the week's worth of groceries, pointed out so many birds (scarlet macaws, toucans!) and other animals along the way to Casa Mil Flores. Even if I had been willing to drive the rough terrain, we would have missed all of them if our eyes had to be on the road! I can't recommend this place highly enough. It's perhaps ideal for a family rather than 2 couples looking for privacy, as the upstairs bedroom is separated from the kitchen/living space by a staircase, but no door. The living space is relatively small, so it's a perfect spot to set up shop during the dry season, when your free time can be spent outside, whether lounging in hammocks on the porch, walking on the beach, or going on various outdoor adventures.

Michelle's place in Matapalo was amazing. The walk to the ocean is super short and yet an adventure all on its own. One time, we were walking to the beach and there was a monkey at face level. We literally had to walk around him because he refused to move. We had been warned already that monkeys can poo on you if you intrude on their space. So we walked around and let him be. But it was a rush! Sitting on the porch we saw a ton of monkeys come through the property. At one point they even ran across the porch roof. The gardens were wonderful. Lots of ginger, turmeric, and curry leaves. We made our own pickles with mimbro fruits too. We got lots of fresh eggs and bananas and hot peppers too. Although, make sure your food is secured because coatis or monkeys will steal it! We had a critter demolish a mango in our kitchen and another time took our eggs. The housekeeper kept our sheets fresh and did our laundry too. Even the handsoap felt luxurious! I can't recommend Mil Flores enough. However, there are a few words of caution: the internet is not great for working remotely. Not yet anyway! It was a struggle. Also the kitchen is not screened in. And I think this is the thing I would have liked to be warned about. It gets dark at 5-6 in Costa Rica, so if you intend to cook at that time or later, it will have plenty of bugs. During the day, the bugs aren't bad but at night, they flock to light. So keep that in mind!

Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Mil Flores.  The wildlife is one of the highlights in the area.  I love the monkeys in the yard.  The Osa is the second most species diverse place on earth… and as such not only does it have the monkey sightings but all of the birds, butterflies and insects.  Almost all kitchens in the area are open air.  Sometimes when you try to screen them out you actually trap them inside.  It’s unfortunate you had a buggy time of year.  Hope your next trip would be in the dry season when we have hardly any bugs to deal with but still all of the wildlife to admire.  Please come again.  Every year the internet gets better.  We have the best possible option for the area… so happy you were able to enjoy some time here and still be able to work remotely.

We stayed at the place with our 2 year old daughter and were the first ones to be able to use the new installed pool. As we were not expecting the pool and it didn't show in any pictures, this was an amazing surprise. There is nothing bad to say about this place. Just few things to be aware of. The Cabonera beach few steps feom the house is fine for a short swim at high tide. At low tide you have to walk across some meters of rock. The kitchen has everything in solid quality and enough to cook basically anything. Also be aware that this is a place in one of the most remote places of the country. The thing with wildlife living with you is not a lie. Make sure to lock away all foods and wipe after you spilled anything. Compared to other places in this price range, the difference is, that noone comes to clean or provide new bedsheets. In other places in CR of same price range and also in the jungle this was standard. Other than that we enjoyed the complete openess and the noises of the jungle at Matapalo.

We are glad you enjoyed your stay Arne.  The pool is a new feature to the house and will be a big upgrade for guests who have a hard time entering the water due to the rocky beaches of the matapalo area.  I actually had it made for my parents who love to sit in the water.  I will be posting photos of the pool area for the upcoming 2022 season.  It is unfortunate you felt like the house was not attended with the housekeeping.  As an Airbnb (and not a hotel)  have always provided housekeeping 2 times a week for guests with 7 day stays.  During covid we actually went down to one time per week to keep everyone safe and distant.  Since your group had a 4 day stay,  the housekeeper came before and after your stay.  I am glad you enjoyed the Matapalo area and I hope you and your family had memories to last a lifetime.

The house is beautiful and well laid out. The description is accurate and we had a lovely stay.

Happy you enjoyed your stay Ross.  We look forward to having you come again one day.

We stayed five nights in the big house from Michelle with a very big garden and a lot of plants, we have never heard before. During daylight we enjoyed lying in the hammocks, relaxing and finding a lot of animals. There is really lot of wildlife around and also in the house - which was completely new for us and our daughter felt a bit uncomfortable the first two nights. With the sound of howler monkeys we woke up at 4 am, we stayed at playa Zapote and playa Matapalo, ate at Martina’s bar and enjoyed Osa. The place is really nice, Michelle built a wonderful house and for those who like all kinds of animals will have a great time there.

Nice place to enjoy the nature in Osa! House was nice and clean, we enjoyed our stay! Michelle was friendly and very helpful :)

Casa Mil Flores was the most incredibly magical gem we could have found for our Matapalo stay. I could go on and on in this review about things that made it so great, but I'll stick to things that I would find valuable in a review ;) We were four adults, a teenager and a toddler. Although the upstairs has no bedroom privacy, the house was laid out in such a way that everyone had access to private space and time as they needed it. The full open air upstairs bedroom was truly magical - it is LOUD with jungle sounds, which was absolutely fantastic in our opinion, and they have earplugs available should you want to mute out the howler monkey wakeup calls at 5am. I was worried it would be hot but it cooled down each night to the point we were all comfortably sleeping without the fan. The kitchen is an absolute dream to cook in, which makes being in such a remote location that much more enjoyable. If you enjoy being close with nature - literally watching monkeys and tucans and jungle creatures play in your yard - while enjoying the comforts of lounging and chef-level kitchen cooking - this place is 100% for you. Just don't tell too many people ;) Thank you to Michelle and Gretchen for their incredible hospitality and support - they hooked us up with local guides, a contact for our COVID test and a general warm welcome.

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Mil Flores! The house is exactly as beautiful as in the pictures - maybe even a bit more beautiful. The kitchen is perfectly equipped with a large stove, reasonable pots and pans as well as sufficient containers to store the supplies. On the veranda overlooking the garden, you won't want to leave after breakfast, as you can already see so many animals from here.

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt im Casa Mil Flores! Das Haus ist genau so schön wie auf den Bildern-vielleicht sogar noch ein bisschen schöner. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet mit großem Herd, vernünftigen Töpfen und Pfannen sowie ausreichend Behälter zum Verstauen der Vorräte. Auf der Veranda mit Blick auf den Garten will man nach dem Frühstück gar nicht mehr weg, da man von hier aus schon so viele Tiere beobachten kann.

Michelle's place is a rare find. Surrounded by beauty--situated perfectly between the beach and the only bar in the area. Incredible!

Excellent place , more beautiful than in the photos !

Excelente lugar , más bello que en las fotos !

Michelle’s place is amazing. The kitchen is a joy to cook in. The bed is super comfortable. The outdoor showers are fabulous and the property is gorgeous with tons of wildlife. There are so many wonderful areas to relax, take in the scenery and watch the wildlife. Michelle has really thought of everything! Gretchen was great and really easy to communicate with as well. This place is magical!!

I don’t even know where to start. Michelle’s home is an amazing place to get off the grid, relax and enjoy all that the Osa has to offer. Nearly every day we had monkeys come through the yard. The only species we didn’t see around the yard was capuchin. More scarlet macaws and mealy parrots than you’d could ever imagine. We arrived on a Monday afternoon by air into PJ, got groceries at the BM (so easy) and made the trip out to Cabo Matapalo. The road is bumpy and a 4x4 with high clearance is recommended. We spent a week out there, in the jungle just off the beach and can’t wait to go back. Two meals at Martina’s were very delicious, fairly priced and loved by all in the family, even the young kids. Bugs weren’t an issue. Except for just a couple mosquito bites, they were hardly noticed. There is a lot of activities to fill you’re schedule, if you want to see it all while you’re out there and Michelle/Gretchen have many recommendations. Don’t hesitate to stay at Casa Mil Flores.

An incredible house, very beachy but with all the comforts and style. 100% recommended for couples or family vacations!

Una casa increíble, muy playera pero con todas las comodidades y el estilo. 100% recomendada para vacaciones en pareja o familiares!

Michelle’s place was the absolutely perfect place for myself and my two grown daughters to celebrate my 60th birthday. First of all, the place is spacious and heavenly, with a yoga deck and multiple hammocks and spots for guests to find solitary time. It is very close to the beach and my walk with a cup of coffee to watch the sunrise quickly became a daily routine. We took surfing lessons from Pollo Surf school and ended up surfing almost daily. There were many other activities offered as well. We rode horses twice (once to a nearby waterfall and then rappelling down through it and once to climb a giant tree and rappel down the tree). We were literally picked up and dropped off by the horses by our door step. There is a great bar with excellent food just down the road from her house. Every Friday local vendors display their crafts there and the locals come to dance. This was a fun event to be able to walk to. All in all our stay at Michelle’s place could not have been better. We hope to be able to return within the next two years.

We loved our time at Casa Mil Flores. The kitchen was fully stocked, the beds were comfortable (they even had fans and mosquito nets), the location was perfect. Michelle, her boyfriend Bob, and the property manager Gretchen, were all knowledgeable and friendly and helpful. We were with our kids (9 and 7 years old), and it was the perfect family vacation. We woke to howler monkeys every morning and made coffee in The French press. We played board games with the kids and cooked dinner. We also ate at the nearby restaurant and bar. Michelle had lots of helpful local recommendations. We went on a nearby waterfall hike one day, ate lunches at a couple of nearby resorts, went surfing one day (first time for all, and we all got up and enjoyed it), walked along nearby beaches. It was an amazing trip. The yard at Casa Mil Flores is full of beautiful plants that attract wildlife so that you can sit in the hammock and see all kinds of animals in your own yard. There was nearby construction, but Michelle was very gracious and apologetic. She spoke with the construction workers and asked them to please let us enjoy some nature and even refunded a night, although she really didn’t have to do that. We loved our time at Mil Flores and hope to return soon.

This is a magical spot you won't want to miss. Communication with Michelle and Gretchen was efficient and easy, and the house is wonderful - clean, well-equipped, and a short walk from a series of amazing beaches. The house is solar powered, but we used lights and fans and never dipped below a full battery, and the kitchen has everything you need for great cooking, including an awesome commercial cooktop. If you roam from the house, it's an easy drive to town on the dirt road, a quick drive up to the Lapa Rios resort for lunch, and an adventurous hour+ drive to Carate. I'd recommend a 4WD vehicle with some road clearance, closed-toed shoes for hikes in the area, and surfing/river shoes for walking in the rivers or the rocky beach. I definitely recommend Mil Flores, and hope to return!

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed in Michelle's house and it was just as great as the first. Except this time there where a few upgrades to the amenities that made life even more relaxing. We love spending time there cooking in the well equipped kitchen, relaxing in the hammocks with the sounds of the jungle and watching the monkeys and birds, walking to the beach to watch the sun rise and even a hot shower at the end of a long day of hiking and surfing (although a cold shower is better) it was hard to leave but we will be back!

Cool area by the beach near a few other houses and a bar believe it or not.  Short walk to other beaches for surfing.  Overall the space provided a great experience in Costa Rica, its got everything you need, especially space!

If your looking for a clean and simple place to stay, look no further. Michelle's place is perfect. The location is outstanding. There is a great pool to cool off in during the mid day heat. Michelle and her crew were very helpful in all aspects. I highly recommend Michelle's place. Not a lot of great finds like this in Uvita-especially so close to the ocean.

We spent 6 nights at Casa de Flores and loved every minute! The house is open to the environment, clean, beautiful, and very comfortable. Howler monkeys woke us in the morning and spider monkeys crossed the yard, eating from fruit trees, every morning and late afternoon. The amount of wildlife in the yard and on nearby trails was outstanding! We saw all 4 species of monkeys, Sacarler Macaws, Toucans, leaf cutter ants, a boa constrictor, sloths, Coati, Agouti, and lots of tropical birds. Gretchen greeted us the day we arrived and told us about the house and edible plants and fruits in the yard. She even helped us set up surf lessons for our family. She was also very easy to communicate with before we arrived. Michelle was in the guest house during our stay and she was equally helpful with advice on local dining and trails. And she was extremely kind to our children who were so excited to forage from the plants and fruit she had planted in her yard. We really enjoyed the Friday night crafts and dancing at the local bar, Martina’s, just down the path from the house. It was so refreshing to see so much wildlife and kind people of the Osa. We hope to be back in the coming years!!

Very good option ! We had a great time with the whole family

Muy buena opción ! Lo pasamos genial con toda la familia

Fantastic house, amazing location, great hosts.

We truly enjoyed our stay at Michelle's home. We had everything we needed to feel at home. Staying here made our trip very special because of many reasons, such as; Lovely hosts Descriptive booklet to help us get around The water front location The garden The outdoor patio, grill, out door hammocks, table, kitchen area 2 outdoor showers and bathroom Yoga mats and yoga areas Walking distance to the main restaurant Martinas Cleanliness Amenities Games love love love.... Thank you Thank you Thank you.

Great House, and host! Casa Mil Flores Osa beach, highly recommended! Thanks for having us Michelle.

Thanks Michelle and Gretchen, we had a lovely time. We loved all the wildlife in the beautiful garden and enjoyed our first house in Costa Rica. Amazing area and lovely spacious house. Waking up to howler monkeys at dawn was a real experience.

Exactly as presented in the listing. House is beautiful and well-conceived for the challenges of its jungle setting. We loved hanging in the abundant hammocks and also the outdoor shower. We didn't have any problems with running out of power, but were fairly obsessive about turning things off.  The road from PJ is gravel and there is a low-water crossing, so a high clearance vehicle is probably necessary to get there; to go much further down the Matapalo road I'd recommend a 4x4.

The week that my husband and I spent in casa mil flores (2018, 11/23-/11/30) was an unforgettable and truly amazing experience. We decided to visit Osa peninsula looking for the unspoiled and raw nature the place is known for, but nothing could have prepared us for the beauty and intensity of life in the area, so much so that we thought it would be a waste of our time to drive to Corcovado and instead focused on discovering the natural wonders around the Matapalo and Lapa Rios area. Casa Mil Flores offered a strategic location just a few minutes’ walk from the area natural attractions for us (Pan Dulce Beach with calm waters for swimming, River with crystal clear water and numerous waterfalls, open spaces offering unparalleled birdwatching opportunities), and it was also the place you would happily come back at the end of the day to take a hot shower, chill in any of the hammocks or chairs found in the ample and inviting decks, and cook a delicious meal in the fully equipped and comfortable kitchen. We are back in New Jersey and sadden that our time in Casa Mil Flores passed so fast, but we also feel the memories we brought will stay and work in mysterious ways to motivate us to continue discovering Costa Rica.

The pictures are very accurate. It feels totally private. It was a wonderful place to relax and to launch for nearby beaches and adventures.

The most amazing experience i ve ever lived (and i travel a lot) The house is perfectly situated in the middle of the jungle, close to the sea and the only restaurant in all the peninsula. Everything is there, for sleeping, cooking, and the all is tide up to perfection. Clean and bright with an amazing room and patio. That was far over my expectations I will never thank Michelle enought for this great journey. Great great

we had 3 great days at the house . It was exactly as on the pictures , very clean an comfortable. Walk to the beach was literally 100 steps . 

Great spot to see wildlife.  We saw an Agouti, coatamundi, many families of monkeys and birds.  Super kitchen and short hike to swimming beach.  Communications were excellent, overall a great property.  In rain storms house has great overhanging roof and deck to subdue the heavy rain.

Michelle's house was very beautiful and in a great location. We traveled in a party of 4, we were all comfortable and we all had enough space. We cooked all of our meals in the greatly equiped kitchen. The surf was really good and we had a choice of 3 breaks at different tides. We brought our own boards and there is an option to rent from a local business. I would recommend bringing your own boards. If you like to be surrounded by wildlife then this is the place to be. We saw 3 different species of monkeys within 1 hour of being there. The Osa peninsula is an amazing place where people coexist with the surrounding nature with minimal impact. We fell in love with the place and we will be back.

If you love nature you will love this home! Michelle or Gretchen always respond quickly to messages. You can also suggest tours and help them make the booking. Check in and check out are very easy and convenient. There are a few neighboring houses, but we didn't hear from other residents. We just heard the sounds of the Jungle. On a guided tour of the national park, we were also explained and shown which animals make which sounds. Two open-air bathrooms are awesome and absolutely clean. The beds are comfortable and the mosquito nets around the beds serve their purpose. In the garden you can try exotic fruits. The stony beach is within walking distance of 1-2 minutes walking distance (pays attention to low tide and tide). The house is solar powered, but we didn't have any restrictions.

Wenn du die Natur liebst, wirst du diese Unterkunft lieben! Michelle oder Gretchen antworten immer schnell auf Nachrichten. Sie können auch Touren vorschlagen und sie helfen bei der Buchung. Check-In und check-out sind sehr einfach und bequem. Es gibt ein paar Nachbar-Häuser, wir haben jedoch nichts von anderen Bewohnern mitbekommen. Wir haben nur die Geräusche des Dschungels gehört. Bei einer geführten Tour durch den Nationalpark wurde uns dann auch erklärt und gezeigt welche Tiere welche Geräusche machen. Die zwei open-air Bäder sind genial und absolut sauber. Die Betten sind bequem und die Mosquito-Netze rund um die Betten erfüllen ihren Zweck. Im Garten kann man exotische Früchte probieren. Der steinige Strand ist in 1-2 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar (achtet auf Ebbe und Flut). Das Haus ist solarbetrieben, wir hatten allerdings keine Einschränkungen.

Staying at Mil Flores was the highlight of our 5 week Costa Rica trip! Michelle and her team are great hosts! The house and garden to fall in love, relax, enjoy. We could see so many animals in the garden or right next door - wow! Tucans, howler monkeys, also a boa and a black scorpion, a large spider, wild turkeys, countless butterflies that visit the '1000 flowers'...and a faultier lives 5 meters from the property! The sea is close, not even 1 minute. Also very close to a small river that flows into the sea, where our three children (7.5.3 years old) were also able to swim and play. Gretchen organized a horseback ride for us, great! The two bigger boys ride alone, the little one with me. She also organized a boat ride with dolphin and snorkeling for us all by herself - wonderful! There are also two beautiful waterfalls nearby - great hike. There we saw arrow poison frogs! A few times we ate at Martina's bar+restaurant (2mn. Away by foot) - the food: top! We highly recommend the place, the house very,!!!

Der Aufenthalt im Mil Flores war der Höhepunkt unserer 5 wöchigen Costa Rica Reise! Michelle und ihr Team sind grossartige Gastgeber! Das Haus und Garten zum verlieben, relaxen, geniessen. Wir konnten so viele Tiere im Garten oder gleich nebenan sehen - wow! Tukane, Brüllaffen, auch eine Boa und einen schwarzen Skorpion, eine grosse Spinne, wilde Truthähne, unzählige Schmetterlinge, die die '1000 blumen' besuchen....und ein faultier wohnt 5 Meter vom Grundstück! Das Meer ist nah, nicht mal 1 Minute. Auch ganz nah ein kleiner Fluss, der im Meer mündet, dort konnten unsere drei Kinder (7,5,3jährig) auch toll baden und spielen. Gretchen organisierte für uns eine Reittour, super! Die beiden grösseren Jungs ritten alleine, der kleine mit mir. Sie organisierte auch eine Bootsfahrt mit Delfin-waching und schnorcheln für uns ganz alleine - herrlich! In der Nähe hat es auch zwei schöne Wasserfälle - super Wanderung. Dort sahen wir Pfeilgiftfrösche! Ein paar Mal assen wir im Martina's bar+Restaurant (2mn. Weg zu Fuss) - das essen: Spitze! Wir können den Ort, das Haus sehr, sehr empfehlen!!!

Beautiful casa! It kept the experience authentic and eco-conscious. Communication was great. Location fabulous. So wonderful!! Watching wildlife from the hammock was magical.

A unique, regenerating location.  But we have to stay there for more than a week to really enjoy it. 

Un endroit unique, régénérant.  Mais on doit y rester plus d'une semaine pour vraiment en profiter. 

This is a beautiful home set it paradise! Our family really enjoyed this perfect home. It is a great location if you want to get away from it all. The house was clean, and had everything one would need to complete a relaxing vacation in beautiful Matapalo!

A lovely house but not quite as secluded as we had hoped.  A beautiful area to explore.

Beautiful home, with a well stocked kitchen. Bed is comfortable with excellent bug screening.   Great wildlife in the back yard. Plenty of hot water, which can be a challenge to find in the area.  Overall a really nice experience.

After to get used to the place, the house was finally as expected and described. Perfectly set up in a tropical garden. Our gardien angel, Gretchen, was always available to answer, help for the house or organise an activity in this remote area. Greatly appreciated the "world's end" location.

Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.  Gretchen is a wonderful manager.  Please come and enjoy the Osa again sometime.

We loved our stay at Michelle's. Her place is super nice and the area it is in is perfect! We loved the hammocks and the open air kitchen. The home was very tastefully decorated and had all the amenities needed for a restful stay! We can't wait to go back next season!!

There are not enough good things to say about the Mia home and Michelle' & Gretchen's communication.  So many wonderful sights and sounds! 

Michelle's place is amazing,it is stunning with abundant nature and the beach is just steps away. The house is fullly equiped with everything you might need and to top it off You can appreciate monkeys, scarlet macaws and other beautiful animals in the property.Michelle is a great hostess, we loved every minute of our stay!

Thanks for being such great guests for my first time hosting while on the property.  I really enjoyed having you both stay in my home.

We had a pleasant stay in villa mill flores. The villa is in the heart of nature. We saw many animals: howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, capuchins, macaws etc. The villa is very close to the sea. Everything is quiet and calm. The only snag we could blame is the noise on Friday night: the little bar next door puts on very loud music until 1am. But it's only on Friday. It is a perfect place

Excellent stay in this beautiful house in the middle of nature. We were very well received. Definitely see if you're going to Costa Rica!! 

Excellent séjour dans cette superbe maison au milieu de la nature. Nous avons été très bien accueillis. À voir absolument si vous allez au Costa Rica !! 

Matapalo is amazing. So beautiful and wild. However we were disapointed by the service we received: no wifi, the host isn't there and we found through our trip that we got way more out of the experience when someone is there to guide us. Beside that, it was impossible to sleep after 4am: loud animals and a leak in the upper level pipe make the water drop on the lower level ceiling creating that continuous noise that was extremely annoying. We whecked out a day earlier.

Soukaina was a guest who was looking for a discount from the start.  I did bend a lot to appease her request for a fourth person to stay for free since it was her grandmother and she said she was spending the most she had for her entire trip.  In the end her grandmother did not come but we did have many emails back and forth regarding this topic.   I am a host who is not in the country, and my "friendly neighbors" are my managers....so I am happy to see that they did their job.  My home is in the jungle... wildlife and animals are one of the main reasons people come to this area.  I would be very disappointed if the jungle were not alive and well. So regarding wildlife noise, yes, my guests hear lots of wildlife.  Unfortunately, I did not hear from Soukaina or have contact with her after her arrival to the house so I was unaware of any of her complaints until this moment.  I do mention in my description of the house that since it is a solar home, the internet has sporadic moments.  There is always the opportunity to use the internet from my caretakers home and contact me.  Unfortunately, some people are not the right fit for a vacation in a remote location.  I will try to better screen out this type of situation in the future.

This house is amazing! Great location and nice walk to a great restaurant. Make sure to go to their evening market on Friday's. We stayed at two other places as well during our 12 day stay and it was our favorite on all accounts. We planned on only spending 9 days in Matapalo and just couldn't leave. We fell in love with Cabo Matapalo and it is a true paradise. We loved the kitchen, the whole set up of the house was great for our family of four. The blender was an added bonus and our daily smoothies were a hit. Loved the hot shower too! Our kids appreciated the games. We spent so much time in the hammocks gazing at the beautiful gardens and basking in the breeze watching the monkeys and birds. This place is true heaven. Great neighbors, so friendly and welcoming. A dreamy rock pathway meanders to an amazing beach a short 3 minute walk away. We spent every sunrise on that sweet little beach. True heaven is found at Michelle's beautiful home. Thanks Michelle for all the great personal touches. We were at home and hope to book a month next year. Best family trip ever!

this is THE location for the osa peninsula. 100 meters to the shore. perfect for walks or surfsessions, close to the restaurant and full of all kind of animals you want to see, when you're in costa rica. we enjoyed every second of our stay and will come back.

Mil Flores is a truly amazing place, the words don't do it justice, nor do the photos. Cleverly and thoughtfully designed, practical yet awesome, it is also and hands-down the most beautiful place on Osa. Okay, I only saw 4 other places (3 private houses and 1 lodge), but it's got to be. Haven't met Michelle in person, but her communication prior to our arrival was spot on, as were the given directions. Her neighbour Melanie was there to look after us, and this she did most generously and kindly. Try her yoga class (Tues-Fri-Sun), this lady sure knows her stuff, just what I needed after a long flight from the UK and a 7h drive from San José. Melanie also organised a few local excursions for us: virgin rainforest + the beach horse-riding with lovely Carlos (we're total beginners, so when I heard I was meant to clunk abiut on top of poor Meriposa for the next 3 - three! - hours, I was like, well, I'm just gonna have to walk it, no shame in that... but the time passed all too quickly, so either I'm actually extremely talented rider, or it's the most perfect outing for pretty much anyone), a boat trip across Golfo Dulce with Josh (it's got to be Josh, trust me on this one), starting off in the mangroves, then catching up with a large school of pantropical spotted dolphins, and crossing over to the Botanical Gardens on the very remote and blow-your-mind impressive Piedras Blancas; you can also choose to have a massage or go in a sailing trip with Melanie and her husband Kim: the options are endless and so is Melanie's goodwill. The house, although already looking pretty clean to me, was cleaned once during our 8-night stay, by charming Maru. She was such a sweetie, even popped open a couple of coconuts so we could all partake in a coconut water feast... talking of which, Maru invited us to her birthday party, thrown by Rachel and Rooster, her US friends, that very evening. We went along, and had a good old time dancing salsa all over the place with the locals who proper owned the moves and ex-pats doing not to shabbily themselves, everyone mingling rather splendidly, watching small children running around, pocketing a few sweets from the piñata... many happy returns, Maru! The following are personal-taste/general thoughts on the location: the beach isn't repeat isn't fit for swimming. I am both keen and strong swimmer, but this really is a surfer-territory, which somehow I failed to grasp prior to my appearing at the beach in my brand new bikini, ready to do a few lengths in the lovely calm tropical waters, and this surfer dude type warned me of rip tides and other such total unknowns to me - and I saw all the rocks. However, there is a bit of a plunge-pool created by the river, for any emergency cooling down... Also, you can go on a waterfall-finding...

Our stay at Michelle's place was amazing. The house and property surrounding is so beautiful and you feel at home right from the start. It's so unreal to be able to see monkeys and wildlife right from the comfort of the back deck. Even though she was out of town, Michelle still stayed in contact with us giving information on fun things to do in the area, which was greatly appreciated. Maru and Olger were also very helpful with getting us settled and answering any questions we had. It was so hard for us to leave but Michelle's place is definitely a must stay.

We had a wonderful time at Casa Mil Flores. The house does not disappoint in any way - the property is lush with an abundance of tropical plants and the house well equipped and very comfortable, not to mention beautiful and well designed to handle the heat. We loved waking up to the dawn chorus of howlers and birds, taking outdoor showers while watching the spider monkeys up in the tree canopy above, sipping cool drinks on the porch while watching the titi monkeys eat in the trees beside us, and cooking in the lovely kitchen. Olger and Maru were wonderful hosts and such a lovely couple. They made us feel right at home, we shared stories and several meals together, but they did not impose on us in any way. Maru took us on a hike to a local waterfall with her family, and we enjoyed swimming in the refreshing cool water. Despite her lack of English and our complete lack of Spanish we were able to communicate very well with her and we enjoyed her funny stories - like showing us the scorpion she found in our laundry one day. Juan the groundskeeper was also wonderful, preparing fresh coconut water for us, and giving us lessons on how to prepare carambola.  The roads, beaches and rivers nearby were always a source of something interesting to observe, and daily we saw toucans, humming birds, squirrel, spider and howler monkeys, macaws and occasionally white face capuchin monkeys, coati and agouti too...not to mention lots of other wonderful creatures.  Michelle, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. We hope to return next year. Muchas gracias! Pura Vida!  And a quick p.s. for those of you planning a trip to Casa Mil Flores in August (early rainy season) - yes it was humid and warm, the roads were muddy but passable (a 4X4 is essential) we had no need for bug spray at all, the days were often sunny and lovely and most days we had fantastic storms, sometimes in the late afternoon and sometimes overnight.

The house was beautiful and its layout and design really amazing.  It really fits into the surrounding natural environment.  We are a family of 5 and the house accommodated us well.  Loved seeing the monkeys, birds, and other wildlife so close up.

Amazing house in a prime location. Truly beautiful and relaxing and with a kitchen much better than mine at home (surely the best in the Jungle). Maru greeted us warmly and always checked in on us and gave us pipa and papaya from the gardens. You have a private beach here and access to great hiking. We had to extend our trip we had such a blast. For folks surfing, you are a 7 to 10 minute drive to the main breaks. Its walkable, but is quite a mission. Great house though and cool to be close to the only bar in town.

Leon was a great guest to have at the house.  They really took good care of the house and got along very well with my caretakers.  It was a pleasure to have him stay.

We couldn't have had a better time. Ulger and Maru were absolutely amazing. By the time we left they felt like family. Michelle is very well revered in the surfing community of Matapalo! 

these ladies were a fun addition to the neighborhood. Hope they will return.

Some house rentals disappoint upon arrival, but others exceed expectations and that is true of Casa Mil Flores.  Inside and out, it is delightful in every way.  Michelle has an extraordinary green thumb, and not only did we enjoy the fruits of her labors (the carambola tree was filled with delicious, ripe starfruit), but the resident sloth seemed extremely content in his tree, cradled by the branches.  When we were too lazy to cook in her fabulous kitchen (not to mention professional outdoor grill), it was lovely having Martina's, the only local restaurant, nearby.  And just five minutes stroll down the road are some of the best birding spots in the area, if you haven't had your fill of hummingbirds in Michelle's garden. We loved swimming in the river "pools," and relaxing on the Pacific beach.  Kim and Melanie are the nicest caretakers we have ever met; they welcomed us warmly and gave us invaluable help  in arranging tours, taxis, etc.  (We decided against renting a car and managed just fine there without one.)  I knew to bring cash for Martina's but wished I had brought more; we came close to running out because some of the tours don't take credit cards (the safe in the house is a heavy one).  Be sure to check out the local crafts fair on Friday afternoon and bring cash for that.  

2BR Luxury Villa