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The Space
This eco-friendly, off-grid vacation and surf rental offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views of treetops and the ocean. From the property, you can see Costa Rica across the ocean in the distance. The home is nestled above the jungle canopy, where monkeys and birds are often visible below.
The house features an open-plan design with three walls, providing privacy at the top of La Vista as the last house on the street. Early mornings bring beautiful sunrises across the valley, though bamboo blinds help block most of the light. From 10 a.m. onward, the house remains shaded.
Highlights include an infinity pool and a yoga/chill deck overlooking the valley and ocean. The kitchen is fully equipped with a blender, toaster, stovetop espresso pot, gas stove, refrigerator, freezer (capable of storing five days’ worth of frozen meat and making ice), and a water dispenser.
Location
The property is a 20-minute walk from the beach through a river valley and jungle, home to local wildlife like monkeys and birds. Nearby are three surf breaks:
- Colorado's
- Ponga Drops
- Los Paros (a rocky right-hand break closest to the house)
The entire beach offers a beach break.
Amenities and Nearby Facilities
Close to the house, you will find:
- A surfboard rental shop next to the golf pro shop in Hacienda Iguana
- A grocery store
- A café serving great food and ice cream with reliable Wi-Fi
- A bar offering drinks and food in the evening
Guest Access
Guests have full access to the house and pool. The property is private and tranquil, perfect for relaxation.
House Rules and Sustainability
To maintain the cleanliness and eco-friendliness of the property, guests are asked to observe the following:
- No sand allowed in the pool or shower
- No cigarette butts anywhere on the premises
- Composting is mandatory to minimize waste and keep insects away
- Use biodegradable soaps and dish liquids whenever possible
- Bring your own bio soap and detergent if needed; the property is scent-free
- Keep all food scraps in a sealed container and compost them at the designated area at the top of the property by the retaining wall
- No smoking or scented items inside the house or on the property
There is a minimum stay of three days.
Additional Information
An early surf or swim is a refreshing way to start the day, followed by breakfast and a nap in the hammock with your favorite companion or the resident cat, Tigre.
If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to ask.
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
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Isabelle
6 months ago
Visited for a week in January; apparently a month before a paved road to the property so perhaps my issues with the state of the road will be fixed soon. As of now, it’s certainly a chore to access, so coming and going during the day was a bit of a trial. The pros — unbeatable view, nice pool, private The cons — extremely loud at night(wind, howler monkeys, misc. animals), no comfortable dining area, pool was in shade most of the day, mattress has seen better days Overall, a great ‘glamping’ experience but essentially the trade off is a view for inconvenience. YES if you’re an off grid fan/outdoorsy type, NO if you want basic comforts & walkable access. By around 3/4 days we were itching to move on, but a couple of nights would have been perfect.
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Sarah
1 year ago
This place is a gem. And it is all about the experience! Definitely one of the best places I've ever stayed at. So peaceful and elegant. 100% natural and respectful of the environment. For nature&ocean lovers. Beautiful house, furniture, colors... all wooden, classy. During the right season, you'll get yellow and pink flowers to contrast the swimming pool blue. Dreamlike. Jeff is super responsive and Jose so helpful. Excellent management. If you've ever wondered how it would feel to sail a sea of trees, this is the place to find out.
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Valerie
1 year ago
so glad we came back to enjoy your beautiful retreat a second time. Thanks it's unforgettable!!
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Alaina
2 years ago
Casa Fresca is nothing short of incredible! The views and the privacy are unmatched, very tranquil. We enjoyed listening to wildlife, reading in the hammock, and cooling off in the pool. The nearest beach is about a 15-20 minute walk through the jungle, though I recommend renting a truck or moto if you’d like access to neighboring beaches and towns. The place was spotless and the kitchen is outfitted with all basic necessities. Jeff was a gracious host and helped with any and all queries. We can’t wait to come back…
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Kendall
4 years ago
A beautiful place overlooking the forest with a view of the ocean. Very open concept and an absolutely stunning view to look at every single morning. As far as getting to the beach or restaurants nearby it’s definitely ideal to have a car and the drive up is a bit of a doozy for smaller cars but since it was the dry season we were OK. The cat at the house is adorable and very sweet. Be careful of scorpions and other insects at night. Definitely important to use the net on the bed. As others mentioned it’s definitely very bare-bones. Bring all of your own items and food. The pool was a nice touch and it was lovely to be able to relax in the hammock and look over the forest. We were also lucky enough to see some howler monkeys playing in the trees.
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Andrew
4 years ago
Casa Fresca is the perfect place if you are looking for a remote getaway. There are paths through the woods to the beach, however it takes a while on foot. (~30-45minutes) Bring your own food to cook (+condiments) and bug spray for night! Overall a very nice place, I would recommend for those who want a private getaway and enjoy privacy!
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Levi
4 years ago
Epic spot up in the jungle. Beautifully built, lovely view, simple and perfect.
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David
5 years ago
This was our second stay here and as anticipated it was just an amazing experience. Could spend all day cooling off in the pool and lounging on the deck taking in the stunning view of the valley and ocean. Fantastic!
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Luis
5 years ago
Can’t use the word amazing cause the right word to describe the place is MAGICAL!!! Definitely recommend this place, sleeping on the outdoor it was a very nice experience! You can see the espectacular Sunrise not to mention the outstanding views, you Can also hear howler monkey and the different birds from the area! Definitely a place that you will like to visit with your other half!!! Don’t missed it!!! Jeff and Jose were very helpful.
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Emil
6 years ago
Surprised my girlfriend with this INCREDIBLE little spot. She became instantly pregnant as soon as we stepped foot. This place is unreal. The view was out of this world. I was even able to swim (tiny) laps in the pool due to its more than generous size for a couple. This was my first time traveling to Nicaragua so I bombarded Jeff with questions and he was extremely polite and answered them all. I also very briefly met Jose and he seemed like a standup dude as well, very polite. We arrived at night and finding the place was a bit difficult but... MAJOR pro tip, plug in the coordinates Jeff provides to Google Maps (Apple Maps failed me) and it’ll lead you straight to the location. This would’ve saved us quite a bit of frustration and I strongly recommend it to folks arriving at night time. Overall a blast of a trip!!! Don’t hesitate and go - rent some dirt bikes while you’re there :) Already wanna go back. Thanks Jeff!
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