A quiet lane leads to this hidden gem. Uniquely designed, the seaside villa features four master-bedroom/bath cabinas, among lush gardens creating private spaces with plenty of spaces to rest and play. A chef's kitchen and open rancho provide dining/gathering adjacent to the salt water pool, yoga deck, and secure parking. The large game room allows overflow sleeping for up to 4. Comfortable for up to 12, handicapped accessible, the property rents to one group at a time. The space The public and private spaces feature the Caribbean theme and display local art, tropical design, color, textures and materials maximizing the varied features of the property. Walking paths connect the private units as you weave through lush gardens, outdoor seating areas, saltwater pool, to the secluded beach. Ideal for friends traveling together, retreat groups or just your large family. Each bedroom is equipped with one king-sized bed or convertible to two XL twin-sized beds. All units have screened windows with security frames, ceiling and floor fans, luggage racks and wardrobe; coffee service, individual decks include hammocks and intimate seating. Amenities include quality linens for bed and bath, Kio natural bath & body products, hair-dryers, versatile sarongs and Turkish beach towels. Guest access The property is rented to just one group at a time. If the group size is less than 8, some of the bedrooms may be left locked, but they will not be rented to another party during your rental. On-site laundry is available for a fee. Other things to note We live on the adjacent property, providing security and hospitality, as needed. Our valued staff provide maintenance when necessary, and housekeeping on request at an hourly rate. While the kitchen is fully equipped for your use, we can recommend in-home chef services available for private hire.

## The Space

A quiet lane leads to this secluded seaside villa, uniquely designed with four master-bedroom cabinas set among lush gardens. The property offers private spaces for relaxing and gathering, along with plenty of room for recreation.

The villa comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests and is accessible to guests with mobility needs. It is rented to one group at a time, making it well suited to families, groups of friends, and retreats.

The public and private areas reflect a Caribbean-inspired style, incorporating local art, tropical design, vibrant colors, varied textures, and natural materials. Walking paths wind through the gardens, connecting the individual cabinas with outdoor seating areas, the saltwater pool, and the secluded beach.

## Bedrooms

Each bedroom includes:

- One king-size bed, convertible into two extra-long twin beds
- Screened windows with security frames
- Ceiling and floor fans
- Luggage racks and wardrobes
- Coffee service
- A private deck with a hammock and intimate seating

Guest amenities include:

- Quality bed and bath linens
- Kio natural bath and body products
- Hair dryers
- Versatile sarongs
- Turkish beach towels

## Shared Amenities

The property includes:

- A fully equipped chef’s kitchen
- An open-air rancho for dining and gatherings
- A saltwater pool
- A yoga deck
- Secure parking
- A large game room with overflow sleeping for up to four guests

## Guest Access

The entire property is reserved for one group at a time. If the group includes fewer than eight guests, some bedrooms may remain locked; however, they will not be rented to another party during your stay.

On-site laundry is available for an additional fee.

## Additional Information

The hosts live on the adjacent property and provide security and hospitality as needed. On-site staff handle maintenance when necessary, while housekeeping is available upon request for an hourly fee.

Although the kitchen is fully equipped for guest use, in-home chef services are available for private hire and can be recommended.

Janet

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Chiquita Escondida, beachfront—barefoot luxury. - Villas for Rent in Playa Chiquita, Limón Province, Costa Rica

Janet’s place is amazing! The open floor plan is perfect for enjoying all the area has to offer. We had a family of monkeys that visited us daily. There was a sloth that came one day. We are just a few steps from a very private beach. The bedrooms are perfect! We will stay here again.

We’ve been coming to Chiquita Escondida at least once a year for the last 6 years, always a pleasure and Janet and Nick are model hosts. No better location for enjoying peace and the beach, tons of great food nearby, and everybody we’ve ever taken with us has wanted to go again if they haven’t already.

This home is an oasis in paradise. Everything you need for a getaway on the beach - it’s right here. Janet was super-helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. The fact that all ten of is fit in luxury was almost a bonus!

This was the most magical place to stay especially if you LOVE being literally IN nature. Like living in a literal treehouse. Felt like a kid. So much amazing wildlife that passes through the property. All of the vegetation was amazing and beautiful. Nick and Janet were so welcoming and we felt right at home. Will definitely be coming back.

We stayed for a wonderful month in this jungle retreat so its understandable that some things needed attention. Great thought was put into the placement of cabins and common space. There is plenty of space for everyone along with the privacy of your own cabin. The grounds needed constant maintenance which it lacked while we were there. We had a lot of rain so the large common area was a great retreat. The ever changing shoreline is just fifty yards away down the path and so much wildlife to see right from your lounge chair around the pool... no need to pay for tours to see sloths, monkeys, macaws, toucans, agoutis, iguanas and golden orb weaver spiders!! Janet and Nick were great hosts and were so responsive to all of our questions or needs.... they live right next door!

I loved all the separate sleeping space with coffee and tea in each one.  The shower and bathrooms were great. Falling asleep to the waves each night was relaxing. We had monkeys and sloths sighting from the pool area a few days. The common space with kitchen is spacious yet cozy the way Janet design it. All the furniture is comfortable. Beach is really close and not busy. We had a lot of waves which depends on the time of year. Janet and Nick are great hosts. I hope to return and highly recommend.

Great getaway for big families just a few steps from a beautiful beach, lots of space to hang, relax and play.  Comfortable rooms, nice decorations although might improve maintenance (understandable due to Caribbean conditions). Kitchen is fully equipped so you can easily cook while there. Nice pool also and a yoga deck to relax.

Beat our expectations! The ocean sounds were relaxing and provided a great backdrop to the wildlife and fantastic surroundings. The beach was empty and beautiful! We will definitely consider returning. Janet was fantastic and this spot exceeded the pics and description. When we arrived we couldn't believe it was all ours!

We went searching for wildlife, such as monkeys, parrots, and sloths, and in the end we saw way more, just sitting around the pool than anywhere else. If you're looking for a private abode, nestled in the jungle right at a pristine and private beach, you won't be disappointed. Additionally, the host was super friendly, responsive, and always going out of her way to improve our stay. For the two weeks that my family stayed, the ocean was a wild untamed surfers paradise. There's no shortage of nearby, great restaurants, and plenty of shopping and other things to do in the nearby Puerto Viejo, simultaneously you feel removed from it all in the calm, quiet, Playa Chiquita. As long as you're going in with the understanding that The abodes are cooled by fans, not Air conditioning and somewhat open to the elements, you will love the accommodations and feel lucky to have found them. This is a great space for medium size groups or a large family like mine.

Thank you Justin for bringing your lovely family to our home for your Costa Rican vacation. It was a pleasure to host you all. I wish I could have controlled the weather enabling your hopes to kayak and SUP, but alas, you were able to witness the mighty mother nature instead! Best wishes to you and your whole family.

Steps off the beach, private, absolutely perfect for our girls retreat so we could all have our space and have community space also! The wildlife and beach sounds are amazing (and creepy) remember you are in the jungle. This is really jungle meets beach!!! The recommendations and help coordinating was so appreciated and helpful. We flew into Limon rather than drove 4 hours. We walked to several restaurants and the rescue center. We had a chef cook for us one night. We had a tuk-tuk take us to the places when we didn't want to walk. River kayaking in Punta Uva was an absolute worthwhile!

Thanks Aubra for the great review and description of the home and nearby activities.  I agree, that one bird (called a Great Potoo) is so eery!!  It seems everyone I know has a story about that bird calling (and fooling them) at least once.

When I think of what I’m looking for from an Airbnb, great location, welcoming host, and something you can’t get from a hotel. This place nailed it. Janet and Nick were fantastic. They were responsive, and so welcoming. Something small, but that utterly stood out to us. Janet came over at one point to check in and while doing that, she took the time to go through a book of animals in Costa Rica with my youngest who is 8 years old. They went page by page and had an amazing conversation. The place was great, no complaints.

Thank you Austin for sharing your lovely family with us! When groups like your's stay, it reminds me of our first trip to CR with our own kids. I can reflect on the things that my kids, now grown adults, enjoyed and what turned a "vacation" into a precious string of memories and stories to be retold time and time again. I am happy you enjoyed yourselves, and we genuinely look forward to the next time... however/whenever that occurs.

Welcomed my family warmly. Gave good suggestions and ideas.

Thank you Linda for choosing our home.  We appreciate the feedback you provided and are grateful that your multi-generational family found so much to enjoy.

Janet and Nick are lovely hosts who gave us a very friendly welcome. The cleaning staff had worked very hard to turn the property around for us after a large group departed. They did an excellent job and everything felt fresh and inviting. Little touches in the property like an abundance of towels, sarongs, mosquito repellant, body lotions, shampoos etc were hugely appreciated by us all. The property has a lovely open air kitchen with everything you need to cook easily. The beds were heavenly in all the cabinas, everybody slept so well to the sound of the waves. Great hot water supply. The sandy beach was a couple of minutes stroll away and a great place to sit with a cup of coffee in the mornings as other guests have mentioned. We were also able to light a beachside fire in the evenings which was very atmospheric. Lots of wildlife entertained us all. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend it.

Great place, great location, great host! Just needs a bit of upkeep for the house equipment and linens to  be a 5 star property. (understandable in a high humidity beach front, jungle adjacent property to happen).

This is such a wonderful find, we had the beach to ourselves, were able to see lots of birds, sloth, monkeys. Will definitely come back here!

Thanks Kay.  Isn't that beach a little slice of wonderful?  We look forward to see you again.

We had a great stay , the accommodation and its environment are beautiful!! Janet and her husband were very welcoming and gave good advice. The house matches the description and in a green cocoon, the beach is a 2-minute walk away. The place is heavenly.

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour , le logement et son environnement sont magnifiques !! Janet et son mari ont été très accueillant et de bons conseils. La maison correspond à la description et dans un cocon de verdure, la plage est à 2 minutes à pied. L’endroit est paradisiaque.

It was a delight to meet your family and we enjoyed sloth spotting and watching the monkey jamboree with you!  We are honored to host guests from around the world, and are happy for the memories you made during your time in our little slice of paradise.  Mercí, gracias and thank you for the privilege of hosting you!

Janet and Nick were incredible host. They welcomed us even when we got in late at night well after dark. They showed us around on the property and listed all the amenities to us. The beach which is private is your backyard. There is no AC but the fans will help eliminate any mosquitoes flying around and keep you cool throughout the night. The central kitchen, which is an open space is perfect for jumping in and out of the pool to get a meal. this was the perfect paradise specially if you have a big family. They had snorkels and fins so you could take it out to look at the beautiful corals. Just a short walk away. Lots of choices for food and maybe a 5 to 7 minute drive to the downtown where nightlife is bustling. will definitely come back again and stay at this beautiful private resort! Highly recommended.

Janet and Nick were friendly, helpful, easy to communicate with and clearly love where they live. They have made an oasis that is ideal for groups (we had six family members), and they have stocked it with all the right things for cooking things like breakfast and gathering together for drinks and snacks. The private bungalows were clean and very comfortable, and we appreciated having overhead and oscillating fans. The bath products smelled great and were excellent. The easy, tree-lined walk to the beach, where we never saw more than a handful of people over three days, was just delightful, and the on-site boogie boards and other amenities were such a plus. The hosts' instructions were easy to follow, and the fact that they know everyone in town (be sure to go through them to book the friendly and accomodating shuttle drivers they know who will take you into town or wherever) made everything so much easier. We cannot wait to come back!

The place was very nice but a bit sloppy. Details like a refry that doesn't work, had no floor fans as mentioned in the listing (they bought them one day after our arrival), in general the place looks like it's missing some kindness, benches, ceiling fans and lots of rusty stuff, the main gate didn't serve and therefore I can never close, the exit gates to the beach totally rude and didn't lock, the safety issue was very loose. Also one day of our vacation someone arrived to make arrangements and drill all morning and no one will let us know.

El lugar estaba muy bonito, pero un poco descuidado. Los detalles como una refri que no funciona, no tenía ventiladores de piso como menciona el anuncio (los compraron un día después de nuestra llegada), en general el lugar se ve que le falta mamtenimiento, bancos, ventiladores de techo y muchas cosas herrumbradas, el portón principal no servía y por lo tanto nunca se puedo cerrar, los portones de salida a la playa totalmente herrumbrados y no cerraban, el tema de seguridad estuvo muy laxo. Además un día de nuestras vacaciones llegó alguien hacer arreglos y taladrar toda la mañana y nadie nos aviso.

Thanks for taking the time to comment on the beauty of the property, Marilyn, tho I genuinely regret we did not meet your expectations. My apologies, nor the circumstances, will undo your disappointment, but the explanation attempts to assure those reading this that we do strive for every guest to have a wonderful experience, every time. I’m sorry I didn’t notice the extra fridge was not chilling adequately to inform you of it in advance. There are 4 refrigerators (2 in kitchen/BBQ area and one in each of the beachfront casitas); the one in the game room is seldom used, and needed a freon recharge. Your point about rust is valid, living beachfront with the jungle encroaching at our back, we are constantly cleaning, sanding, painting, repairing and replacing… salt air and moisture are equal parts joy and curse, the hair and skin look great, the gardens are lush, the tasks are endless. We get mostly lucky that the monkeys, sloths, iguanas, cacophony of birds and random other jungle things will distract guests from noticing that the mile of deck railings painted last month are already hinting for another coat. We will review the items you noted and put those on the list! Days before your arrival, a near monsoon with 15cm rain one evening, drowned the motor for the front auto gate. While it was “useless” for a few days as we re-engineered the system and purchased a new motor, it is now fully operational. Cars are behind the locking gate again. The two gates leading to the beach are old and funky and like the wire fencing around the lot, primarily intended to delineate private property. We live on the adjacent property at the entrance, and a neighborhood caretaker lives across from the gate to the beach. Each of the four casitas have locking doors and security screens; an oversized closet is available for locking valuable you might bring with. Favoring the views and ability to attract wildlife in/through the property, we have purposely not installed walls or high fences, in keeping with the other homes in this barrio. We were happy to host you and your family--the babies, and grands and dogs all brought a lively energy. If you would like to give us another chance to knock your socks off, we will do better!

Exceptionally helpful relaxed and friendly hosts.  Gave us a very useful introductory tour of the area.  Sloths, green macaws and howler monkeys on site. Location is quiet and v close to beautiful beach and reef.  But also many restaurants within walking distance and anything else a short bike ride. Spacious rooms and particularly central area.  Bathrooms well equipped - rooms cooled well by fans.  Did not find mosquitos an issue.  Note no washing machine but easy to get it done nearby.  Well equipped kitchen though no dish washer but that was fine for us.  Exceeded expectation.

Our stay was amazing! The place is beautiful and right next to beach. We enjoyed listening to the waves at night and having coffee on the beach. There is an abundance of wildlife to watch from the pool. Janet and Nick were extremely friendly and accommodating. We will definitely return!

There is nothing quite like waking up to monkeys hollering to get up, strolling to the beach in your jammies and watching the morning sun over the sea, drinking a cup of good coffee.  Thanks for being such great guests!

We had a very nice stay! We had young children with us, and there is a lot of mosquitoes 🦟 so bring a mosquito net for the kids. The place was wonderful, 2 minute walk to a small private beach, fully equipped kitchen and clean pool. Hide all food and trash at night at the raccoons 🦝 also feel very at home at night. Being from Costa Rica we know that these things are out of the hosts control, this will happen anywhere you go in the Caribbean with an open-space concept. We 100% recommend this place ❤️

This place is just amazing. It's so comfortably situated, has lots of wildlife, is close to the beach (a short dirt path), and is beautifully decorated. There are so many places on this property that you can relax (alone or with a group). We saw more wildlife sitting outside by the pool or on the yoga deck than we did walking through the National Park. Janet and Nick are just delightful people who have clearly put their heart and soul into this property.  We had a group of 9 staying on the property. The property is so well set up that my husband and I had a bungalow to ourselves with a beautiful garden bathroom where we could retreat. My adult single children each got their own rooms with an ensuite so they also had their own space to swing in a hammock or have a cup of coffee on their own. Finally, our son and his wife with their 3 children were able to take the larger, two story bungalow where they could also have their own space. It really is an idyllic setting.

Thanks Saskia for the kind words. You were a fun group to host, i loved the laughter drifting through the air. BTW, I Finally got Air BnB to update the map to reflect a more accurate location. It still shows us a bit farther, but at least it's on the right side of the road!!

Janet and her husband were super friendly, the house and garden lovingly furnished, only 55 m to the beach! We will be back😊🇨🇷

Janet und ihr Mann waren super freundlich, Haus und Garten liebevoll eingerichtet, nur 55m bis zum Strand! Wir kommen wieder😊🇨🇷

A PERFECTLY LOCATED PLACE, EXCELLENT SECURITY , FRIENDLY AND DISCREET SERVICE. THANK YOU

UN LUGAR PERFECTAMENTE UBICADO , EXELENTE SEGURIDAD , ATENCION AMABLE Y DISCRETA GRACIAS

Great place. Fantastic kitchen area. Lovely hosts. I would love to come back with my large family. Thanks Janet and Nick.

Really loved everything about this place. The perfect combination between living on the beach and on the edge of the jungle, really comfortable , spacious and well equipped house. Superb location , close to all the great spots but quiet and private. First class hosts, super helpful, knowledgeable , good people. Thanks you guys you made it really special for us (and special thanks to Ryan!)

Beautiful property and exactly as described! Host was amazing & made recommendations on a chef & fishing! All beds were made as requested & extra towels provided upon request. **The only reason we didn’t rate 5 stars was the showers. (We are from the US, specifically CA and this was our first trip to Puerto Viejo. Mentioning this because I’m sure we have biases/ideas based on those factors.) We had issues with hot water and water pressure in the two rooms with the most luxurious bathrooms. Apparently there is only one waterline supplying all bathrooms, so even though the property has 5 showers, you can only use one at a time. Host says hot water in the upstairs suite takes a while, but we couldn’t actually take a consistently hot shower in that shower any of our 6 nights. We’d resolved to sharing the bathroom in the green house & then had issues with that hot water also, at no fault of the host, but added to our frustration. Didn’t have any issues with either of the showers in the yellow/orange house. I feel pretty strongly that with the money we paid and the listing advertising 5 showers, we should have had 5 operational showers and we did not.

Thanks for taking the time to write a review, and for recognizing bias on the shower and water issues. I'm sorry you experienced frustration on vacation. That's something we certainly strive to limit or eliminate completely.  Costa Rica, for all its' grandeur, is still a developing nation. The infrastructure is less than what we had in the US. It's not true, though, that there is only one waterline going to 6 bathrooms. Not sure a lesson in “Building in Costa Rica” is what you asked for, but… The main system is served by a paltry 1/2" tube from the national water system. We use reserve tanks to build capacity so we are not restricted by the velocity of water from the source. What was stated is that the waterline coming to the property is the same size (1/2") as lines used on the property. When a faucet is left on, like the outside shower/foot wash by the pool, and the tanks drain, there will be limited pressure until the tank builds capacity. Pressure tanks and pumps distribute the water. Continued water use in any of the rooms, or outside, prevent the tanks from filling.   There are six buildings, each with a dedicated line from our main system, 99% of the time, there is no issue. Water comes into the property, builds capacity in the tank, pumps and pressure pushes it to kitchens, baths, etc. I, too, am from Western US (California, Nevada and Oregon) and am cognizant of water conservation. It is counter-intuitive to run water wastefully, and yet, whether or not if someone is showering downstairs, physics just limit how fast and how much hot water will reach the upstairs.   Living on a coral reef, calcium is a constant maintenance issue. If we're alerted to a low or faulty spray shower head or a slow water heater, we can address those almost immediately. If it's late at night, we will not be able to access the hot water heaters installed under the house until morning—potentially dangerous we're wienies about crawling around dark places at night.   We have a full-time maintenance, Monday-Saturday 7-3, and we live next door to accommodate the demands of a property with lots of moving parts. I'm sorry you were not thoroughly wooed by what we offer. We will continue to strategize remedies. Amusingly, up until five years ago, most houses didn't have hot water, only manually operated electric shower heads appropriately named "suicide showers”; so while we've tried to address comfort, we've created a host of new issues to stay abreast of.  We do hear your concern, though, and recognize you did not fully enjoy those luxurious bathrooms. That’s disappointing for sure.

If you’re thinking of booking , stop thinking ..just BOOK. Janet’s place is heavenly . The aesthetic is everything and more. The pictures online do it no justice. I was truly amazed when I first walked in. I literally kept saying “wow this is beautiful”. It’s your own little oasis. Outside of the beautiful residence , Janet is the hostess with the mostest. She is very kind and hospitable. My friends missed their incoming flight . As a result, I was there by myself for a few hrs. Janet made sure I settled in nicely. There was an issue with my luggage. Janet went out of her way to lend me some clothing which enabled me to get in the pool while waiting for my friends. This stay is amongst my top 10 Airbnb stays. Don’t walk.. run to book this place now. It’s also in a great location and theres a beach in your backyard..literally. Thanks for everything Janet ! I can’t wait to come again !

The very BEST place to stay!  Every little house was just so beautiful!  The ambiance was amazing!!  We loved waking up everyday to the howler monkeys and the green macaws!  Relaxing to listen to the ocean crashing and drinking wine in the evenings and warm coffee or tea in the morning with lovely locally baked goodies!  The hospitality was over the top perfect!  We could not have asked for better!  Everything we needed and more!  When we come back to Costa Rica we hope to stay here again!!  Thank you so much for the very best experience!!

What can we say about Chiquita Escondida, Janet, Nick and Puerto Viejo that hasn’t already been said?! Admittedly, the glowing reviews from previous guests seemed almost too good to be true when we booked. Turns out, from the moment that Janet and Nick met us at the gate, the entire experience for our group of 6 friends on a getaway vacay indeed felt too good to be true —or at least too good to put into words. The property is unlike anything any of us have ever seen: A spacious labyrinth of natural wonder and relaxed imagination in the middle of a jungle… somehow perched upon a perfect stretch of Caribbean Sea beach (just a few steps out of our private gate, down a lush garden path lined with blue ghost crabs, blue morphos butterflies, hummingbirds, not to mention Great-Green macaws 🦜, toucans and hundreds of other tropical wildlife). Its fully stocked familial kitchen, dynamic living quarters, uniquely detailed bedrooms and fresh air bathrooms delightfully welcoming; the indoor-X-outdoor vibe, the salt water pool, the sand-off showers and plentiful hammocks simply magical. If you’re able to peel yourself away, the town center of Puerto Viejo is charmingly eclectic and full of its own wonders too. Just a short bike ride away —or you might take a long walk down the shore— stumble upon delightful restaurants, cafes, veggie+fruit stands, bars, shops, street food stands, and the occasional bonfire. Need a recco? Janet and Nick are full of insight about the place. Experts on things to do and see (Nick hooked us up with a boat + bike rentals and no joke, Janet pointed to a SLOTH FAMILY OF 4 IN THE BACKYARD!!!) these two might just be the greatest AirBnB hosts of all time 🐐! “Pura Vida” came instinctively as their guests at Chiquita Escondida and we hope to visit again soon. Te Amo, Janet!

By far one of the best places to stay in Puerto Viejo for a larger group. We barely left the place at night. There was a beautiful walkway to the beach that we basically had to ourselves all weekend. I will be back and I highly recommend this place

It's hard to describe how special this space feels – super immersive in nature yet absolutely nailing the private luxe "vacation" feel. The villa is a unique indoor/outdoor structure that places you inside the lush rainforest, with animal noises and ocean sounds at all times of day. It's beautifully constructed with a stunning kitchen, saltwater pool, thoughtful touches throughout – and of course, the AMAZING beach right in your backyard. The proximity was so close that we could even get some faint house wifi signal from the sand (!). Janet and Nick, thank you again for helping us make the most of our short 3-night stay – even collecting firewood for a small send-off bonfire on our last night. Hope to return someday soon!

I’ve visited many countries and stayed in some beautiful hotels and private residences BUT this home is definitely in the top 2! Janet and Nick were so welcoming and helpful all throughout our stay. We had several weird things happen like a slightly clumsy private chef but Janet and Nick jumped in to assist with cleanup and help the chef get back on track with preparing our meal. The location is PERFECT especially the access to the beach (which is clear, warm, and shallow!) The salt water pool was a nice touch because sometimes you just don’t want sand in your suit! The best part, the rooms!! We had a total group of ten and four at the house. After a long day of adventures and many personalities it was nice to retreat to our own private casita to relax in Costa Rican luxury. The claw foot tub, the rain showers, the beautiful artwork and dolls and all the little touches like sarongs and bath products really set this place a part. Trust me, my friends staying at a local hotel wished they were at the house. Be prepared to move to Costa Rica after your visit, this place is definitely the stuff dreams are made of. #puravida

Toya, your birthday was one of MY highlights for the year. Meeting you and your friends, seeing your happiness, and experiencing the joy emanating from the house was a great treat.  We are happy you found the house to meet the needs of a diverse group, it's what we envisioned in building it! We look forward to seeing you again!

Wow! 5 stars all the way!!! We have stayed at numerous AirBnb homes before, and Janet and Nick are by far the best hosts we’ve ever had! They are so welcoming, helpful and caring, and it shines through in their beautiful home. All the “extras” that they provided for us,made our visit simply perfect!!! From the warm welcome late at night ( it is quite a journey from San Jose with road construction) to the special sign Janet made for our daughter who just graduated, we immediately felt at home. They gave great suggestions, as well as made special reservations for dinners and fishing, and seemed happy to do it for us! They were made to be hosts, and just have a natural knack for it! We were a group of 10 with 2 separate families with children of varying ages, and their beautiful home accommodated us all quite well! We had privacy and togetherness all in one, and loved every minute of our time there. When she says it’s 15 steps to the beach, that is extremely accurate. This property allows for the best of both worlds- jungle- feel with plenty of animals and basically Oceanside property with a great pool! You won’t go wrong in choosing this property! The kitchen is fabulous! We love to cook and are used to having everything at our fingertips, and there was not a single utensil missing from the kitchen. Perfection! I could go on and on, but this should sum it up: we booked another stay with Janet and Nick next year before we left! We can’t wait to return!! Heather and Mike Massey

A slice of paradise! We had such a wonderful stay here. The complex was huge, the rooms were so well made up for us and full of wonderful amenities. Each villa was creatively designed and stunning in its own right. The fact you are literally on the beach and so close to nature was ultimate!! Hearing the waves all day everyday...dreamy!!! Janet and Nick were wonderful hosts too. Quite honestly the nicest, most helpful hosts we’ve ever come across. I only hope we get a chance to come back here again.

If you are looking to visit this area of Costa Rica, pat yourself on the back (seems like the pacific side gets more love). If you are fortunate enough to be considering this ABB, pinch yourself. Then book. Here are some of my many reasons why. 1. Pictures are particularly confusing in this region. We stayed in three ABBs in the Cocles area. ALL the pictures are charming - beautiful cabins, wood furniture and planked roofs, colorful linens. However, if you are not accustomed to rustic, indoor / outdoor living with insectos (large and very small) by an ocean that keeps everything just a little bit wet, you may be interested in a few things not commonly featured in photos. Like, access to a washer/dryer to freshen up your sarongs and clothes; lots of sinks and soaps and brooms to keep things neat and the buggies at bay; powerful (yet quiet) fans to circulate the damp sea air at night; a really great bathroom with hot hot water to refresh after a long day on the sand. You get all these things (and more) at Chiquita (keep reading). For this home, I do not think the pictures do it justice, and indeed I picked it on the strength of the well-deserved reviews. 2. The facilities! Every aspect of your experience has been considered by Janet and Nick. First thing we did was rummage the cupboards and admire all the kitchen tools. This is a true home kitchen. I wont even begin to list what you will find. Then scan about and enjoy the design touches, down to the fan pulls or the garden fairly in the Viola bath. (Check out the guide book, which tells the family stories that inspired the casitas and rancho.) The set-up works for so many types of groups - one family, multiple families, girlfriends trip - as each person or family unit can enjoy a casita and everyone comes together in the rancho. The rancho, meanwhile, is brilliantly organized and furnished for people who need to be doing different things at diff times. I worked a few hours a day in one corner, the kids did online school in another section (the WIFI is excellent!) then hopped in the pool, my cousin cooked, while cool tunes played overhead on the bluetooth speaker system. 3. The location. You are RIGHT on the beach. (It is hard to appreciate this fact based on the listing, which I found to be the case with several others in the area.) And this beach is STUNNING. I have some more beaches to experience in this world, but I can't imagine how this one does not make it on my top 5. There's a high tide and low tide experience. Sunrise light, afternoon sprinkles. There's something special to see if you go left or go right at the trailhead. This 4 mile strip is the best on offer between Puerto Viejo and Manzanilla. 4. Your hosts. If you ever thought about owning a B&B or being a superhost, welcome to your masterclass. Janet and Nick know so much about the area - the people, the fauna, the history - and really care about your stay. (Ask Janet where to get a good loaf of bread - aye!) I hope to return to see this family - they are wonderful people. A truly special trip.

Gila, thank you for the generous feedback. We delight in hosting guests, and when they are as enjoyable as you and your family, we feel fortunate for the opportunity.  We will be looking forward to your return.

The place is beautiful, super spacious and with privacy in each room. It's equipped with everything you need in the kitchen and every room. Very close to the beach, you can walk. Definitely a place to have a great time.

El lugar es precioso, súper espacioso y con privacidad en cada habitación. Está equipado con todo lo que se necesita en la cocina y cada cuarto. Muy cerca de la playa, se puede ir caminando. Definitivamente un lugar para pasarla increíble.

Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para revisar su estadía en nuestra casa. Sabemos que el tiempo de vacaciones es precioso, por eso tratamos de proporcionar un espacio donde incluso una estadía corta se sienta como un retiro digno. ¡Nos alegra que haya funcionado para usted!

Janet and her husband really did this with love , the place is spectacular , with an exquisite location the room you are 20 meters from the sea , with a very fresh construction each one always stays warm , it exceeded my expectations by a lot

Janet y su esposo realmente hicieron esto con amor , el lugar es espectacular , con una ubicación exquisita la habitación estás a 20 mts del mar , con una construcción muy fresca la cada siempre se mantienen cálida , superó mis expectativas por mucho

Amazing property beach front, high standard furniture, appliances... Casa Chiquita Escondida is a jewel, close to everything and surounded by the best garden i ever saw. Janet was always one message away for us, attention was perfect. The house have some very good resturants close by: Pura Gula, is the best but we also enjoyed pizza from L'Antico Il Forno. Supermarkets, fruit stands, french bakery, all you may need for a pleasant stay. We will definitly comeback

I cannot say enough about this place! It far exceeded everyone's expectations and we had a truly remarkable stay. We traveled to Puerto Viejo as two families of 4 and this property accommodated us perfectly. Everyone having their own bathroom is key when traveling in a group and this place provides that, plus two additional bathrooms. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and complete with all the amenities one would need. However the rancho, or the big common space, is where all the fun was had! From large meals, to impromptu dance parties, we had the space to do it all....and we did! The location is FABULOUS! You're literally steps from a beautiful beach, that is practically private. We had so much fun bobbing in the water at least once a day, if not more. Janet and Nick lent us boogie boards, which provided even more fun! The town of Puerto Viejo is super fun, with a very chill vibe, great shops and plenty of restaurants. Unfortunately, the COVID19 broke out during our stay and towards the end, there were many places closing. Now that we've returned to the US, we wish we would have stayed in CR, as people there are being more rational! 🤪 When/if all this brouhaha blows over, I encourage anyone interested in visiting the Caribbean side of Costa Rica to book with Janet and Nick!

Our stay was amazing. The accommodations Are artistic, spacious, comfortable and beautiful. Living in a space that allows you to listen to the ocean and watching macaws, hummingbirds and sloths in their natural environment is a once in a lifetime experience. This couple are super hosts in my estimation. They went above and beyond any other Airbnb host we’ve experienced. We arrived late after a challenging day of travel. Janet and Nick greeted us with refreshing rum drinks. Janet stayed attentive to our needs the entire week. She connected us to drivers, arranged activities, even drove us to a bakery (to order and pick up a birthday cake for my husband) and managed to find fresh fish for us.

Super super host!!! Not only the house is absolutely gorgeous with amazing sounds of the ocean, Janet helped us to plan the smallest details of our stay. Driver, tours, massages and not to mention making herself available to us from getting lost and locked out. Can't wait to stay there again!!!!!

I cannot recommend this house enough! By far our favorite Airbnb stay. PV (which is a super charming small beach town) is very close and has a lot of restaurant/bar/shopping options. Honestly, the best part of going to town was coming back to the house! Why did we ever leave? Such a gem. That garden bathroom?! We also saw a large group of monkeys pass right in front of us in the backyard on three different occasions. The beach is right there, and is basically a private beach. Pool is fabulous. There are sloths on the property! Book now; you won't regret it. Thank you Janet and Nick, you are fantastic hosts. Also, there is a wine/tapas bar right down the road and it's fabulous! We try not to hit the same place twice, but I would go back tomorrow. I want to move in.

This place is a little paradise, we didnt even swim in the pool because the beach was just behind the house and honestly this was the most beautiful beach Ive ever seen. Janet is very nice and reliable and all the equipment are good quality. I will definitly come back

In a previous response, I commented that we were missing some items. I need to update this that Antoine contacted me and the items were found or returned. Some of the items were here the whole time, and i had missed them. Some of the items were a misunderstanding--we provide full-size bath products, and he believed that we would discard the plastic bottle, and not wishing to have the plastic thrown in the trash, he took them to his next destination. On his way back through town, he brought them back for us to refill. i am more than a little embarrassed that I jumped to conclusions, when he proved to be an excellent guest.

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