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The Space
Casa Selva, also known as The Jungle House in Balcones de Majagual, is a beautiful 1,600 square foot villa nestled in the hills north of San Juan del Sur. This rental home features two king suites and two and a quarter bathrooms. It offers stunning views of both the ocean and the surrounding jungle canopy.
The villa is designed with high ceilings, polished concrete floors, and advanced screen systems that provide natural comfort without the need for air conditioning. Cozy blankets are provided for restful nights. The bedrooms showcase stone accents, en-suite bathrooms, ample storage, and views of either the ocean or jungle. Fine linens, plush pillows, and comfortable beds emphasize the attention to detail throughout the home.
Large Japanese-style sliding doors, custom woodwork, stone features, and vibrant decor with touches of pink, blue, and gold create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living room offers plenty of seating and blends seamlessly with the outdoor patio through sliding walls.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas range, pots and pans, a hand mixer, spices, large bowls, and dinnerware for eight guests. Additional amenities include:
- Lightning-fast 200 Mbps fiber optic internet
- Flat-screen Smart TV with Netflix
- Battery backup system to ensure uninterrupted power during outages
- Solar hot water system for showers and dishwashing
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor shower
Guests can relax in the hammock with a cup of coffee or local rum, or work remotely at the desk overlooking a majestic fig tree.
Outdoor Features
Casa Selva is set within the jungle canopy and includes two decks for enjoying the views. Just steps from the door, guests have access to a shared 15-meter infinity pool that floats among the treetops—a favorite spot for local monkeys.
Location and Access
The villa is located 12 kilometers from San Juan del Sur, accessible via country dirt roads. A four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle is required to reach the property. Hosts can assist in arranging discounted rental vehicles through local contacts to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey on the scenic roads leading to the beaches.
Please note that the coastal highway near the community is currently under construction. While this is not visible from the home, access routes may occasionally change.
Guest Access
- Exclusive use of the entire home
- Shared access to the infinity pool
Additional Information
- Cleaning service is provided for stays of five days or longer
- Being in the jungle environment, guests may encounter local wildlife such as insects (including spiders, scorpions, or tarantulas), lizards, and monkeys.
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Recent Reviews
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Claude
2 weeks ago
Casa de arquitecto diseñada para ventilacion natural arriba del bosque. Predomina la madera con inspiracion japonesa. Vista hacia el mar, a 5 minutos en carro de las playas Majagual/Matilde.
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Rodrigo
1 month ago
Casa Selva tiene todo para disfrutar de unas buenas vacaciones en paz y tranquilidad, y cuenta con todo lo necesario. Pudimos llevar a nuestras 3 mascotas sin ningún problema.
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Dinh
4 months ago
Absolutely stunning and extremely comfortable. We loved everything, these little houses are gems hidden on top the hill. The house is made out of concrete, wood and bamboo, a beautiful mix, and the walls are basically mosquito nets, so the wind is constantly blowing through every room of the villa. So despite the heat and the fact that there is no A/C, chilling inside the house in the middle of the afternoon is still very enjoyable. Only feedback we’d have is the absence of a guard to lift the gate up at night and early in the morning was problematic. We came back from San Juan around 10PM and had to scream up the hill for twenty minutes before a guard came to let us in. We then left early in the morning at 6:30AM and had the same problem but to get out. Still, despite this little inconvenience, our stay was amazing and we all highly recommend it !
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Elspeth
4 months ago
Casa Selva is a beautiful house. Super great architecture. House was well equipped- kitchen was perfect for easy breakfast at home. We made smoothies, toast and coffee every morning. Would head to the beach for the day and then come back to enjoy a cerveza on the porch and watch the sunset. Nice living room area to watch movies as a family after dark. We really were only there to sleep, eat breakfast and relax in the evenings. So it suited our needs well. The location up on the hill was awesome for lingering sunset views. We did love the house and the hosts were very responsive, welcoming and helpful. A friendly PSA to anyone who is not a heavy sleeper- the house is VERY WINDY. The wind just blows and blows, crazy strong gusts coming from every which way and it made it impossible to get a good nights rest. It is an open air design in an extremely windy location. Know what you’re signing up for and be prepared for potentially restless sleep.
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Mike
6 months ago
We loved our stay! Lauras place is beautiful, has incredible views and was perfect for what we were looking for. We loved it so much we extended our time there and Veronica who looked after us during our stay was very responsive and helpful with absolutely everything we needed. Would 10/10 recommend you stay here for as long as you can and we would be so happy to come and visit again.
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Juliette
7 months ago
The house was gorgeous. It was also very functional, with everything having its place. There are no glass windows, only mosquito screens, allowing fresh air to flow through the house at all times. It was pristine and perfectly clean. Laura was very helpful and professional. One minor consideration, not directly related to the house itself: unbeknownst to us, the area is currently undergoing major transformation. New roads are being built and some roads are blocked, which can make getting around a bit tricky ... but the house itself is truly a wonderful place to stay.
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Sarah
8 months ago
We had some fantastic days in this wonderful location! Very beautiful house and a perfect quiet location.
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Melissa
9 months ago
Un lieu vraiment exceptionnel! La maison est splendide, parfaitement équipée et baignée d’un air pur grâce à la ventilation naturelle — aucune clim nécessaire ici. On y vit pleinement l’expérience de la jungle : quelques insectes étonnants, mais ça fait entièrement partie du charme du lieu. J’ai reçu au départ des indications qui n’étaient plus à jour, ce qui m’a fait me perdre en me rendant à pied à la plage. Heureusement, Véronica a répondu à mes messages et m’a guidée du mieux qu’elle le pouvait. Le bruit de la construction a été présent au début de mon séjour, mais les deux dernières nuits ont été d’une tranquillité magique. Par contre, un party dans les environs a duré jusqu’à 3 h du matin — et la présence de plusieurs personnes saoules alors que j’étais seule m’a rendue un peu insécure. Je ne m’y attendais pas, surtout que les règles mentionnent un couvre-feu à 22 h. Malgré ces imprévus, l’endroit reste magnifique et unique. On s’y sent vraiment dépaysé.
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Yamara
1 year ago
Bonita casa con las comodidades y calidad poco comunes en una sacertada mezcla bosque-playa. La casa tiene una localización privilegiada con un diseño que ofrece la vista tanto del sol naciente como de la puesta del sol. Gracias por dejarnos disfrutar del lugar.
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Lucia
1 year ago
Como siempre un placer visitar Casa Selva! La pasamos genial
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