A private pool and fire pit anchor this modern 4BR villa on a gated one-acre property in Savegre. Follow a jungle path three minutes to a quiet sandy beach, with room for up to 7 guests.
Overview
Enjoy a private, modern home with a pool and fire pit on a gated one-acre property. A lush jungle path leads to a stunning sandy beach just a three-minute walk away.
The area is rich in wildlife, so you may spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and tropical birds. You can also relax by the pool or explore the nearby amenities in this small, authentic Costa Rican beach town.
The home is conveniently located near:
- Manuel Antonio National Park: 22-minute drive
- Dominical surf town: 15-minute drive
- Uvita: 30-minute drive
The Space
Experience the meeting point of lush jungle and a pristine, uncrowded beach without sacrificing modern comfort.
Located on a private, gated property in Matapalo, this modern jungle home offers a peaceful combination of nature, privacy, and convenience. Wake to tropical birdsong, enjoy coffee surrounded by greenery, and walk a short distance to a quiet beach.
The home is well suited to families, couples, and small groups. Spend your time exploring or relaxing at your own pace. Nearby activities include:
- Surfing
- Boogie boarding
- Zip-lining
- Horseback riding
- Waterfall exploration
- Wildlife watching
You may also choose to unwind beside the private pool and enjoy the surrounding jungle. In the evenings, fireflies often illuminate the lawn.
Matapalo is a small, authentic Costa Rican village with several local shops and restaurants. The expansive beach remains largely undiscovered, and you can walk for hours while encountering only a handful of people.
For additional dining, activities, and entertainment, take a short drive to Dominical, the vibrant beach town of Uvita, or Manuel Antonio National Park, which is known for its abundant wildlife and beautiful beaches. The property is close to many attractions while remaining away from the crowds.
A 200-meter path lined with palm and mango trees leads to the beach. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, and many varieties of tropical birds may be visible along the path or on the property itself.
Inside, the home includes:
- Air conditioning throughout
- A private pool
- A modern kitchen
- A full-size washer and dryer
- Spacious rain showers
The property is fully fenced and secured by an electric gate.
The on-site caretaker, Fatima, lives in a separate home on the property with her husband and young son. She is available to help while respecting your privacy. A friendly dog and cat also live on the property, adding to its welcoming, home-like atmosphere.
Guest Access
Guests have full, private access to the entire main home, including:
- The private pool
- Outdoor living areas
- Backyard spaces
- Fire pit
- Life-size outdoor chess set for adult use
The pool is exclusively for your use. The backyard provides a comfortable setting for relaxing in the evenings.
The property is fully gated and fenced, offering privacy and security throughout your stay.
Near the entrance is a separate caretaker home where Fatima lives with her husband and young son. She can assist with local recommendations, tour and excursion arrangements, or other needs during your stay while respecting your privacy.
Four small studio units are also located near the entrance. They are positioned well away from the main house, and the home, pool, and backyard remain private and are not shared. Most guests find that the layout provides a high level of privacy within a safe, well-managed property.
Other Things to Note
To help protect guests and their belongings:
- The property is enclosed by a fence and secured with a locked gate.
- Cameras monitor the exterior of all four sides of the house. Upon request, they can be turned off for the duration of your stay.
- The grounds are continually being enhanced with flowering plants, trees, and bushes, while repairs and improvements are also carried out. Fatima will request your permission before workers enter the property during your stay unless there is an emergency.
- Fatima, the co-host and caretaker, lives near the front entrance with her husband and young son. She is available to welcome you and answer questions during your stay. You are also welcome to contact the host directly.
- Fatima has two friendly dogs and a cat that live on the property. In Costa Rica, dogs and cats commonly roam freely. One of the dogs also serves as a safety dog and may sometimes accompany guests to the beach as a companion.
- Neighboring homes also have dogs, and not all of them are friendly. Please avoid interacting with other dogs unless their owner is present and gives permission.
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What guests are saying
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Gabriel
2 months ago
The stay was great, everything is just like described and seen in the pictures. The house is really nice, all the rooms are great and also has a great yard. All instructions are super clear and Fatima is extremely helpful and welcoming! Fatima can help you a lot with planning excursions and food recommendations. She helped us plan a horseback riding excursion that was really cool, would overall really recommend the stay.
5
Jose
3 months ago
Fully equipped house, according to the description. With private pool.
4
Camilla
5 months ago
The evening before we were going to check in we were notified about a major issue with the property. While we understand that the circumstances were outside the owners control, we were informed far too late for us to change our plans, our itinerary and find new accommodations. As such, we had no choice but to continue with our stay. The owner did offer some compensation, but overall the stay was very disappointing and we would not stay here again. Also please note that there are several dogs & cats at this property. We love animals so it was no issue for us, but something renters should be aware of.
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Allen
6 months ago
We stayed here Easter Week 2026. House and pool are nice. Good with small children. Good AC and good internet. Be careful with bugs. (We had flying beetles that came at night, entered the house even with doors and windows closed, but owner/caretaker was quick and responsive to help us rid them). There is an onsite caretaker (Fatima). Wonderfull woman. Beach is miles long and flat ..kids can run on it and almost no one on it but surf (Swimming in ocean) is tough for small children. Several nearby inexpensive restaurants. Quepos (and Manuel Antonio Park) is overrun with tourists, go south to Dominical. (Guide at Manual Antonio says park has 5000 visitors a day). Dominical - Cute town, on the beach, with several restaurants and a few shops. (Also a good doctor and pharmacy). Restaurant prices were very reasonable. Lots of fresh tropical fruit and smoothies.
5
Brian
7 months ago
Nice place. Great location. Short walk to a huge beach that had minimal people. Mini supermarket nearby. Fatima was very responsive and made great recommendations.
5
Robert
7 months ago
Nice cottage close to the beach. The pool and slide provided a lot of fun for the kids. A great option for a few days 🙂
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Leigh
7 months ago
Fatima was very responsive, helpful, and kind! We were very appreciative of her help. Overall the Airbnb was not very clean when we arrived- dirty bathroom, clogged shower drain, and dusty surfaces. Fatima responded very quickly for our request for support with the drain / bathroom needing to be cleaned. It appeared as if no one had stayed there for a while. There were multiple issues with hot water several times which made things really challenging with toddlers. Additionally there were several nests of bugs outside the property- one of flies which Fatima was able to have taken care of for us and a wasp nest right above the front door. The location was exactly what we were looking for- private and in nature. We saw several animals just sitting at the property and the local beaches were beautiful. I would suspect that the pictures of this property were taken several years ago, because it seems worn out. I don’t think that the cost was appropriate for the status of the property.
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Tim
8 months ago
I live in the mountains of Costa Rica and vacation to the beach often. This place is special. 100% recommended 🦥
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Haley
8 months ago
we had a wonderful time at this beautiful house! the house is incredible, very private, 3 min walk to the beach, a spacious backyard for children, a pool that is cleaned daily, and very close to Dominical -- a very cute surf town! Fatima and her family are amazing. so helpful and sweet! Monika and William provided us with 3 pack and plays for our babies. they went above and beyond in every way! if you are a family, I highly recommend this home. 5 stars!! we hope to be back one day soon! :)
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Annie
9 months ago
Wonderful stay in this large house, (each with their own room!) 2 minutes from the beautiful beach! Luckily Fatima is right next door to fix all our little glitches (electricity, hot water) and help us book our activities (horseback riding!)
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