Casa Mariposa

The bungalow offers the guest a beautiful, direct view into nature. During our stay, we were able to enjoy the calls of various native birds, witness the beautiful colors of tropical butterflys, listen to Howler monkeys and enjoy the unique flora that Costa Rica has to offer. Sharon was responsive and friendly. As other reviewers pointed out, she is discreet, so we did not have the chance to meet her in person. One reviewer shared some pointers which were tremendously helpful to us, such as cleaning food areas carefully and storing food scraps in the fridge or freezer. This is jungle living so expect some bugs but don't let that deter you from taking advantage of this amazing opportunity. For newcomers, like us, it was challenging to locate, even with a local driver. And for our overall acclimation, it would have been helpful to have occasional in-person access to the host for support with the little things.

Cet endroit est un pur paradis!! Tout est parfait : l'emplacement, le confort, la proximité de la plage et des restaurants / épiceries, les vélos, la propreté des lieux, la nature omniprésente, le chant des oiseaux au réveil, la tranquillité et particulièrement l'hôte qui est d'une gentillesse sans parler de sa chienne qui est adorable. Nous nous sommes sentis comme à la maison et avons aimé chaque seconde de notre séjour. Notre plus grand regret c'est de ne pas y être resté plus longtemps. Là sérénité de la vie ici ne se décrit pas, elle se vie. C'est un bonheur comme séjour. Un vrai coup de cœur. Nous voyageons avec notre petit garçon de 4 ans et il a été tout aussi charmé par les lieux et particulièrement par Sharon et Cora! L'hôte a été très généreuse de ton temps parce que notre fils allait souvent la voir et elle l'a toujours accueilli avec le sourire. Merci pour tout! Nous reviendrons c'est certain!

Sono stata 5 notti in questa splendida casa in mezzo alla natura . Tutto era perfetto e Sharon , molto discreta , però era sempre presente in caso di bisogno . Con mio marito abbiamo passato dei giorni indimenticabili . La struttura e’ anche a pochi passi dal mare , ma allo stesso tempo isolata . La consiglio a tutti per passare dei giorni nella splendida e rigogliosa natura del Costa Rica .

Cette cabane est un petit paradis, dans la jungle (pleins d'oiseaux, grenouilles, agoutis, écureuils, ...) et à proximité des belles plages de Cocles et pas loin de playa Chiquita et Punta Uva (forts courants et grosses vagues en saison des pluies mais on trouve des "petites piscines" pour barboter. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour en famille !

Excellent wifi,indoor/outdoor living, well stocked. Follow her house rules. I'll direct my review towards first time Costa Rica visitors. I live in the semi tropics of Florida and immediately felt at home with the open floor plan. The drinking water filtration was super cool!my suggestions are to keep food items in closed containers or in fridge. Food garbage, fruit peeling's, leftover food, candy wrappers ect in freezer to avoid pesky ants and counters wiped down with clorox wipes until taken to the dumpster. I live in Florida so don't panic if you see a bug similar to a roach, they have nothing to do with cleanliness, common in the tropics. Get a motor bike or use a Tuktuk. White water rafting book through Viator, absolute fun and amazing. Carib Shuttle for airport transfers. Allow at least 6 hours from Puerto viejo to SJO airport. I could go on and on, but limited space. Traffic to airport is slow due to Simi Trucks blocking the road.

This house is the perfect place to stay. I booked it almost e year ahead to have something to look forward to and was definitely not disappointed. The house is simple - but still has everything you need - and some. And the host is private but always helpful. We stayed a long time with our two kids and had such a magical time, didn’t miss anything even though we made most of our meals “at home”. Close to nature with hummingbirds, agotis and monkeys in the backyard . I would recommend this house -and host - to everyone interested in staying here. The location is also perfect, 5 min to the grocery store on bike. And walking or bicycle distance to all of the lovely beaches.

When you have the chance to give a nice review …. One should do it !! This place is amazing , every detail is in place the houses are beautiful , well located , very private , quiet , and close to amenities. The owner Sharon was great , she would help you at all times , every piece of furniture , beds and even small details such as soap on the shower were absolutely great and outstanding, highly recommended.. we will come back soon !

It was just perfect! Beautiful private space and garden, super close to the beach. We were also so happy to have a dog around. To have bikes was so helpful and fun. Sharon was really discreet and always helpful and responded quickly. Thanks so much for your hospitality.

We stayed at Casa Mariposa for a month working remotely and couldn't be more pleased with our time here! The home is a dream, set back just far enough from the main road that you feel immersed in the jungle, but close enough to neighbors and the beach that you still feel connected to your surrounding area. Wifi was fast and reliable (two people working & taking zoom calls). The space is thoughtful and well laid- beautiful bathroom/shower, well stocked and spacious kitchen, comfortable beds and of course the huge patio. Cocles is a 20 minute bike ride down the road from Puerto Viejo and 20 minutes up the road from Punta Uva. It was an great jumping off point to explore all along the cost. We enjoyed being close to Puerto Viejo but a little removed from all the action. We made great use of the bikes regularly biking in and out of town for coffee or a yoga class, or to surrounding beaches. Sharon was really sweet and helpful throughout out entire stay. Don't hesitate to book!