Casa Jungua

We were there with our children, a 17-year-old son and a 19-year-old daughter. We had a great time! What a phenomenal view. Lovely house. Fantastic place. Really heavenly. The parrots and 2 species of toucans fly around you. We even spotted whales from the garden. We have seen hummingbirds, and sometimes a coati hops by. They cooked wonderfully for us. We surfed a few times at Pan Dulce. Encanta, had a wonderful lunch there a few times. Did the Corcovado trip and the dolphin trip. Saw turtles. In short, there is plenty to do. If you don't want to drive yourself, Jonathan will take you for a fee. His wife cooks. Super sweet people! The house and place are truly amazing!! It's secluded, but that's what we like. Nice and private.

This is one of the most amazing places my family has ever stayed at. The views and sounds of nature were great. Jonathan and Ivies met us as we pulled up to the house and immediately showed us around the house. I had also been in communication with Jonathan several weeks before we arrived to coordinate some tours and a fishing trip. He was great the entire time. Ivies food was the best food we had while in Costa Rica. It is worth every penny. We did not use Jonathan’s driving services because we had rented a vehicle but I would recommend to use him if you are not comfortable driving on very steep hills. It is a little challenging driving back to the house. One of the best Airbnb experiences we have had.

There are no words to describe how incredible Frank’s house was for our trip to this area. It was the best view of any house, overlooking the entire area. The caretaker Jonathan kept this property immaculate. His wife cooked the best meals. Better than any resturant around. And the wildlife……it was like we were living in the Corcovado National Park! I have stayed at a lot of places in Costa Rica over the last 25 years and I saw the most wildlife here. Truly Special! Thank you Frank, Jonathan and Iris for an amazing home away from home!

Frank - thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us! We had a fantastic time. Walking through the gate was breathtaking - the attention to detail in the grounds, the architecture of the buildings, and the surroundings were amazing! It was like having our own private eco resort! Jonathan & Ivis are as wonderful as the location. We received a very warm greeting upon our arrival. Jonathan arranged a tour of Corcovado National Park by boat & half day of in-shore fishing where I caught 3 big roosterfish. I highly recommend having Ivis plan and cook meals. Her cooking & presentation of the meals was absolutely 5-star! We travel quite a bit and this was the best vacation my wife & I have had to date. A high clearance 4-wheel drive is a must to access the place due to very steep grades on the private driveway but that was part of the adventure. Howler monkeys greeted us each morning. Also had visits from spider monkeys, capuchins, macaws, toucans, & parrots.

Truly one of the most stunning Airbnbs I’ve ever stayed in and the highlight of our two week trip to Costa Rica. It takes some work to get there, but the effort is more than worth it. Frank was easy to communicate with and Jonathan and Ivis were fantastic hosts. I highly recommend using Ivis’ private chef services, and Jonathan helped us organize all of our activities. The house is even more beautiful in person than in the photos and perfectly accommodated our four-person group. However, we spent most of our time outside watching the monkeys and macaws and enjoying the pool. A magical experience!

A dream stay! Even getting there is an adventure – a four-wheel-drive vehicle is a must, but otherwise Jonathan is happy to help at any time. The moment you first step onto the property and see the view is simply breathtaking! The villa is beautiful and super clean; everything you need is there. Our favorite spot was the gazebo. There are also plenty of macaws, monkeys, and coatis to observe – pure nature! Ivis and Jonathan are warm and helpful. Ivis cooked delicious meals for us every evening and even conjured up a typical Costa Rican breakfast. If you're looking for adventure, nature, and luxury, this is the place to be.

Best view in Matapalo and very private. Will be returning

Our stay on the Osa Peninsula was exceptional. The house is a beautiful, secluded sanctuary with stunning water views and a peaceful layout. We especially loved the private pool, the pagoda, and the sliding panels that opened the front and back of the house to the breeze. The wildlife was incredible; we saw spider monkeys, howler monkeys, toucans, and macaws directly from the property. While the home is gorgeous and well-furnished with great spaces for dining and games, the caretakers truly made the trip. Jonathan handled our airport transfers and driving. The local roads are rugged, and seeing other vehicles broken down made us realize how vital his expert driving was to our safety and comfort. Ivis prepared breakfast and dinner for us daily, and her cooking was magnificent. Coming from a food-centric city, we found her meals easily rivaled those of a 5-star professional chef. This property offers the perfect balance of remote privacy and high-end hospitality.

We loved our time at Casa Jungua! Ivis and Jonathan were so available and helpful. We asked Jonathan to drive for us ( which we highly recommend) and Ivis cooked breakfast and dinner-AMAZING!! The food was fresh, healthy, plentiful, beautifully presented every meal and absolutely delicious. Very FINE cuisine! The place is absolutely as it states in the description. We loved the quiet and yet vibrant sounds of the jungle, the ocean, the views (spectacular), the wildlife right within the grounds of Casa Jungua, and the Private Road made for an excellent hike for us every morning! Strenuous but awesome!The privacy was so sweet and was another huge plus for us! The pool is lovely and much appreciated and the decor sets you up for no distractions, comfort and tranquility! We are so thankful for our time at Casa Jungua and appreciated the timely and excellent communication (with Frank, Johnathan and Ivis), their hospitality and care! Pura Vida!

This is just paradise. Very remote place, quiet. This is where the wildlife is visiting and entertaining you. After walking in you will never want to leave the property. It is great for relaxing after some days of adventure in Costa Rica. Take definitely the car service with Jonathan and the cook service with Ivis- you cannot do better. Thanks Frank for all of your help and for letting us enjoy your beautiful home.