Open-air 3BR villa surrounded by jungle, with a private saline pool and billiards table. Stroll two minutes to Playa Negra, then unwind to Caribbean breezes near Puerto Viejo.
The Space
Casa Pilon is an open-air three-bedroom villa designed for relaxation and enjoyment on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Built in 2011 from a single native pilon tree sourced from the mountains of Costa Rica, this Balinese-inspired home showcases meticulous craftsmanship, artistic design, quality textiles, and elegant simplicity.
Surrounded by tropical jungle, the villa combines privacy, comfort, and convenience with an open-air layout that welcomes Caribbean breezes and jungle sounds. Concrete construction and thoughtful ventilation help maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the day and night.
The property includes:
- A private saline pool inspired by the dark sands of Playa Negra
- Lush tropical landscaping
- A full perimeter enclosure for privacy
- Private parking behind a remote-controlled electric gate
- A private walkway to Playa Negra, approximately two minutes from the house
- A massage and hammock platform beside the pool
- Outdoor porches or decks for each bedroom suite
Living and Dining Areas
The central open-air area serves as the heart of the home, with space for dining and entertaining. It includes:
- A comfortable lounge
- A full-size billiards table
- Dining seating for eight
- Built-in daybeds
- A gas grill
- Lush lawn space for games or relaxing in the sun
The lounge and dining area connect directly to a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Across the kitchen, a comfortable sofa provides a place to relax and stream movies using Netflix, Prime Video, and other services. A half bathroom is located nearby.
Kitchen
The kitchen includes:
- Four-burner commercial-grade gas range and oven
- Dishwasher
- Mixer
- Refrigerator and freezer
- Blender
- Toaster
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Two bedrooms are located in separate wings of the main house. Each features:
- A king-sized bed
- An en-suite bathroom
- A walk-in closet
The master bathroom includes:
- A large double vanity
- Dressing area
- Separate shower
- In-ground outdoor jacuzzi for relaxing to the sounds of the jungle by candlelight
For additional privacy, the third en-suite king bedroom is situated in a separate poolside bungalow.
Amenities
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
- Gas barbecue grill
- Full-size billiards table
- Ping-pong table
- Outdoor shower
- Private saline pool
- Four beach bicycles, available for an additional rental fee and deposit
Optional Services
The property can arrange a variety of additional services, including:
- Private, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-enabled transportation from San José Airport to the house
- Professional chef services, including cooking and grocery shopping
- A prepared meal to reheat after a late arrival
- Golf cart rental
- In-home professional massage
- Private tours and excursions to local attractions
- Daily housekeeping
The experienced on-site caretaker, Juan, is knowledgeable about the area and available to help guests enhance their stay at Casa Pilon.
Location
A private walkway to the beautiful Playa Negra beaches is located approximately two minutes from the house.
About five minutes away, a well-stocked gourmet grocery store is located opposite Hotel Banana Azul. The hotel offers:
- A restaurant with dine-in and takeout options
- Cocktails served on the beach
- A tour desk
- Convenience store
- Beach bar
- Additional bicycle rentals
Tours available through the hotel’s tour desk include:
- White-water rafting on the Pacuare River
- Jaguar Rescue Center visits
- Horseback riding at Cahuita National Park
- Chocolate tours
- Fishing trips
Puerto Viejo is approximately a 10-minute drive, a 15- to 20-minute bicycle ride, or a 20-minute walk from the property. The town offers a wide selection of restaurants.
Guest Access
Bicycles are a convenient way to explore the area. Additional bicycles can be rented from Hotel Banana Azul, which also provides access to a full-service tour desk, convenience store, restaurant, and beach bar.
Other Things to Note
Direct use of the washer and dryer is not available. Laundry services are offered for $15 per load.
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Recent Reviews
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Anthony
4 months ago
The villa was beautiful and the host helped out with everything from the time we booked all the way untill the last second we left very responsive and very helpful highly recommended
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Joe
4 months ago
Fantastic place and stay. Everything is very much as described - beautiful, great location, packed with amenities. Location was really handy - close to the beach and Banana Azul, and still easy to get to town. The host, Sarah, was incredibly helpful every step of the way, including coordinating chef David to come and cooks us the best dinner of the trip. Importantly, it also felt completely safe and secure. It is in a neighborhood with lots of activity, so there will be some noise around, but the convenience of the location was worth some occasional dog barks and road noise. Highly recommended, it's a special place.
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Jennifer
5 months ago
Even more magical than the pictures! A great open air space for shared spaces and bedrooms that are fully screened. A private oasis that is not secluded. The casa is on a secondary road so you never feel isolated and the property manager is typically on site. While the beach towns can be biked from the casa, we will have a rental car next time for more flexibility especially useful for after dark.
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Romane
5 months ago
Le logement était juste parfait! Un petit coin de paradis 🥰 le grand salon ouvert était vraiment très agréable , ainsi que la très grande piscine 🤩 merci pour tout
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Peter
5 months ago
We found this property ideal for 3 couples with 3 spaced-out bedrooms for privacy. The outdoor living/dining space is massive and enjoyed by all. Sarah was very responsive and made every effort to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Chef David came in and cooked a wonderful meal. We certainly recommend this property.
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Robyn
5 months ago
This place was phenomenal with a peaceful, gorgeous setting inside and out and an abundance of amenities. Sarah and Jim were very communicative, excelled in responsiveness, and provided recommendations for beaches, places of interest, local flavors.... They coordinated transportation to/from San Jose as well as a dinner prepared by Chef David (presentable, flavorable dishes from appetizers to dessert- highly recommend). The wildlife sightings and sounds were spectacular and especially enjoyed waking to the howls of howler monkeys. Thank you Sarah and Jim for a 10+ retreat for our family of 6. Run to and don't walk away from this "magical" 3 bedroom home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
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Anthony
5 months ago
We were there 5 nights with 2 adult kids (4 of us) to celebrate my 75th birthday. The place was fabulous. This would be great for 3 couples with plenty of privacy and a lot of common area for group activities. We had a welcome dinner and a birthday dinner prepared by Chef David which was unbelievable. Gio picked us up and returned us to San Jose. ( Sarah can hook you up with Gio and David) Our only regret was not staying longer! Don’t hesitate making a reservation.
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Julie
6 months ago
The house is even better (and larger) than in the pictures. I would call this house the definition of "zen". Our family used Chef David and our meal was delicious (try the mango salsa!!) We spent evenings playing pool and games in the main living area. The town is close and has many shops and delicious restaurants. It was just a wonderful stay. thank you!!
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Connie
7 months ago
This place is such a fun design. With the open air and huge outdoor living area it felt like an upscale yoga retreat. We did, in fact, do yoga. We booked this place strictly for R&R and it did not disappoint. We had massages on site, took the short walk to the ocean (far enough from town that it wasn't crowded at all), and enjoyed showing off our poor skills at billiards. Sitting by the pool in the early morning of evening provided plenty of wildlife and bird viewing. A really nice mix of living with nature but still having plenty of amenities. Chef David prepared us a delicious typical Costa Rican meal that was better than any we had in restaurants. For us, the only drawback in location was the road running next to the house. It is a side road that is not heavily trafficked but still got road noise at night.
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Annie-France
7 months ago
Une semaine parfaite en famille. Nous avons profiter de tout ce que la casa a de mieux à offrir: le chef à la maison, les massages, la piscine et tous ces jeux en famille. Nous avons reçu un super service des préposés à l’entretien et des hôtes. Je recommande !
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