Nature is the best medicine for peace and serenity. Go to sleep after star gazing and wake up to the sound of monkeys and birds. Take a 10 minute walk to Coyotera beach on a secluded, jungle path. Birdwatch, fish, kayak, paddleboard, kitesurf or just sit and enjoy the view of Bahia Salinas bay and Bolanos island. The space Reserva los Congrejos is a 25 acre wildlife preserve 200 meters away from Coyotera beach. The property is surrounded on three sides by tidal estuary and is home to over 50 species of birds. There is a private road on the property that leads directly to south Coyotera beach. White face, Howler and spider monkeys frequent the area and if you go for a walk early in the morning, you have a good chance of seeing one or more of our monkey friends. Although the water on Coyotera beach is murky, it is loaded with many different species of fish and is a popular spot for fishing birds like pelicans, sea gulls and Frigate-birds. Our closest neighbors are dairy farmers that sell direct to the public, milk, cheese and other dairy products. We are happy their cows visit us at least once a week to keep our grass from overgrowing. Although we are in a secluded spot, there are several restaurants within walking distance. Nandel Resort is open to the public, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a swimming pool. Also close by, the Naked Indian restaurant has delicious gourmet food and live music on Friday night. For night life, one can meet locals at Bar Pirata. On the Pacific Ocean side, Playa Rajada is a popular public beach with about 25 shaded parking spots. Close to Rajada beach, Play Pillas is an interesting secluded beach made up of polished pebbles and surrounded by volcanic hills. Rerserva Los Congrejos Is a great place to get away and rejuvenate your soul. Guest access Everything Other things to note 2 kayaks with paddles and life jackets are available for free use by guests. Kite surfing lessons, One-wheel lessons, professional massage therapy and waterfall - volcano tours available upon request.

## The Space

Reserva Los Congrejos is a 25-acre wildlife preserve located just 200 meters from Coyotera Beach. The property is bordered on three sides by a tidal estuary and hosts over 50 bird species. A private road on the premises provides direct access to South Coyotera Beach.

The area is frequented by white-faced, howler, and spider monkeys. Early morning walks offer a good chance to spot these local primates. Although the water at Coyotera Beach appears murky, it supports a variety of fish species and attracts fishing birds such as pelicans, seagulls, and frigatebirds.

## Location

The preserve is situated along a secluded jungle path, just a 10-minute walk from Coyotera Beach. Nearby neighbors are dairy farmers who sell milk, cheese, and other dairy products directly to the public. Their cows often visit the property weekly, helping to manage the grass growth.

Despite its secluded setting, several restaurants are within walking distance:

- Nandel Resort: Open to the public, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a swimming pool.
- Naked Indian Restaurant: Offers gourmet cuisine and live music on Friday nights.
- Bar Pirata: A local spot popular for nightlife.

On the Pacific Ocean side, Playa Rajada is a well-liked public beach featuring approximately 25 shaded parking spaces. Close to Rajada Beach, Playa Pillas is a unique, secluded beach composed of polished pebbles and surrounded by volcanic hills.

## Activities and Amenities

Guests can enjoy a range of outdoor activities including:

- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
- Kitesurfing
- Relaxing while taking in views of Bahia Salinas Bay and Bolanos Island

Two kayaks equipped with paddles and life jackets are available for guest use at no extra charge.

Additional services available upon request include:

- Kitesurfing lessons
- One-wheel lessons
- Professional massage therapy
- Waterfall and volcano tours

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the preserve and its amenities, including the private road leading to the beach and the kayaks provided on site.

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Secluded Eco Casa in Wildlife Sanctuary - Shipping containers for Rent in El Jobo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

If you are looking for silence, disconnection, walking on the private trail, and something totally to clear your mind, this is the place.

Si buscas silencio, desconexión, caminar por el sendero privado y algo totalmente para despejarte, este es el lugar.

Nice and very comfortable place, super accessible to the beaches!

Lindo y muy cómodo lugar , súper accesible a las playas !

The place is very quiet, ideal for resting, surrounded by nature, and very close to the beaches. I hope to return soon.

El sitio es muy tranquilo, ideal para descansar, rodeado de naturaleza y muy cerca de las playas, espero pronto volver.

Timothy's place is very peaceful and the lodge has all that you need with good WiFi also. Tim & Mary very friendly and so to are the locals. The beaches are beautiful, especially Rajadita but of course difficult to reach without transport. Tim has lots of friendly dogs which was nice.

The accommodation is perfectly located in a quiet area and close to the best beaches. Highly recommended!

El hospedaje está perfectamente ubicado en una zona tranquila y cerca de las mejores playas. Super recomendado!

The place is quiet, away from everything. Marielos was super friendly to us and attentive to what we needed. Will definitely be coming back!

El lugar tranquilo, lejos de todo. Marielos super amable con nosotros y atenta a lo que necesitamos. Definitivamente volveré!

The place is very welcoming, very close to the beaches, restaurants, and shops where you can buy things to cook or eat out if you prefer. The hosts, Timothy and Mary, are always very attentive to your needs, very kind, and always looking out for their guests. The place is very clean, and you can hear the birds in the mornings. If you're looking for a quiet place close to the best beaches in the area, this is the ideal place I highly recommend it. Ana

Thank you Anna for your kind words! Pura Vida!

Timothy is a great host! He was very accommodating and approachable! We enjoyed getting to spend time with him and his many, sweet dogs. As for the accommodations themselves, we were satisfied with our stay in the shipping container. The only thing I will note was that there was an abundance of bugs—mostly harmless ants—when we arrived. However, our host provided us with bug spray, and that largely resolved the issue. The location was perfect—close to many beautiful beaches where you can swim, kite surf, and see monkeys, stars, and even a little bioluminescence!

Dry season is particularly challenging for us as we are in a natural area and there are lots of ants and termites that are looking for water. We spray insecticide on the outside of the containers and specific spots inside when needed. Thank you for your understanding.

The accommodation is very quiet, the property is beautiful and it is perfect to enjoy the Jobo. Highly recommended and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. Definitely Pura Vida

El alojamiento muy tranquilo, la propiedad bella y está perfecto para disfrutar del Jobo. Muy recomendado y los host muy amables y atentos. Definitivamente Pura Vida

A super quiet place, surrounded by nature and with incredible beaches very close by.

Un lugar súper tranquilo, rodeado de naturaleza y con playas increíbles muy cerca.

Super quiet place, close to many beaches. The service is certainly the best, they are always attentive, friendly, and respond instantly. They also gave us eggs for breakfast.

Lugar súper tranquilo, cerca de muchas playas. La atención sin duda es lo mejor, siempre están atentos, amables, y responden al instante. Además que nos regalaron huevitos para el desayuno.

Very nice, quiet and very comfortable accommodation, recommended!

Alojamiento muy lindo, tranquilo y muy cómodo, recomendado!

this was a GREAT experience!! beautiful property.. comfortable .. AC was good at night but fresh air is available with 2 screened doors.Timothy and Mary are beautiful people very helpful.. i am sure we will return sooner than later

Very close to the beaches and supermarket, the place is very quiet, the hosts are very friendly, there is a lot of nature and wildlife around

Muy cerca de las playas y supermercado, el lugar es muy tranquilo, los anfitriones son muy amables, hay mucha naturaleza y vida silvestre al rededor

The place is very nice, complete connection with nature, very close to the beaches, Timothy and his wife were very friendly and helpful

El lugar es muy bonito, completa conexión con la naturaleza, muy cerca de las playas, Timothy y su esposa fueron muy amables y atentos

Private place and close to everything, very nice, excellent everything

Lugar privado y cerca de todo muy bonito excelente todo

Angel is an awesome person.   We would be happy to host him again.

An excellent place to disconnect, very quiet and with many beaches nearby, less than 10 minutes away. Mary's service was excellent and the place was very nice with all the amenities

Excelente lugar para desconectar, muy tranquilo y con muchas playas cerca a 10 minutos menos, la atención de Mary fue excelente y el lugar muy bonito con todas las comodidades

Mauren is an awesome person.  We would be happy to host you again. Thanks again for your kind Words. Pura Vida!

Thanks for staying with us.  We hope you will visit us again soon.

Timothy was a great host! The unit had everything we needed for our stay. The water pressure in the shower was amazing after long days at the beach. We will definitely stay again when in the area.

Surroundings with lots of green space and nature, very private, we feel safe. Only 5 minutes by car to Rajada beach, one of the best in the area. Good hot shower, good water pressure, AC works perfectly. The local dogs are very sweet, friendly and polite, they came to welcome us. Thank you for being Pet Friendly, where my dog is welcome, we are too.

Entorno con mucho espacio verde y naturaleza, muy privado, nos sentimos seguros. A sólo 5 minutos en coche de playa Rajada, una de las mejores de la zona. Buena ducha caliente, buena presión de agua, AC funciona perfecto. Los perritos del lugar son muy dulces, amistosos y educados, nos llegaron a dar la bienvenida. Gracias por ser Pet Friendly, donde mi perro es bienvenido, nosotros también lo somos.

Excellent. Very nice, everything is quite comfortable and safe

exelente .muy bonito todo bastante cómodo y seguro

Timothy's accommodation has everything you need for a comfortable stay, with its respective kitchen, A/C, comfortable bed, TV, we slept very well, the nature around is like another world, we were able to enjoy admiring birds that we had never seen and the beach is very close. Getting to the container was also very easy. I highly recommend it.

El alojamiento de Timothy tiene todo lo que se necesita para tener una estadia comoda, con su respectiva cocina, A/C, cama cómoda, tv, dormimos muy bien, la naturaleza alrededor es como de otro mundo, pudimos disfrutar de admirar aves que no habiamos visto nunca y la playa esta muy cerca. Llegar al contenedor tambien fue muy sencillo. Lo recomiendo muchisimo.

Thank you for your kind words.  Pura Vida!

Excellent place to stay, quiet, relaxed, beautiful, natural surroundings, it has two super friendly dogs. The most beautiful thing about the place is the natural environment and the beautiful Airbnb, different from the places in the state, because the place feels super relaxing and safe. Thank you very much

Excelente lugar para hospedarse, tranquilo, relajado, entorno precioso, natural, tiene dos perros super amigables. Lo mas bonito del lugar es el entorno natural y el Airbnb precioso diferente a los lugares que es estado, porque se siente super relajante y seguro el lugar. Muchas gracias

Great place for the value! Will come back for sure!

Quiet place, away from neighbors, good location to visit nearby beaches such as Rajada and Rajadura.

Lugar tranquilo, alejado de vecinos, ubicación buena para visitar playas cercanas como rajada y rajadura.

Sorry for the problems you encountered.  We have just hired new cleaning staff and will discuss with them.  The door has been repaired.

Excellent place, very good location, close to the main beaches in the area such as Rajada and Rajadita, be sure to visit Coyotera beach, which you can access from the property. There are restaurants and supermarkets nearby. In general, everything was very good for a pleasant stay.

Exelente lugar, la ubicación muy buena, cerca de las principales playas de la zona como Rajada y Rajadita,  no dejen de visitar la playa coyotera que se tiene acceso dese la propiedad. Hay restaurantes y supers cerca . En general todo muy bien para tener una estancia agradable.

We really enjoyed the trails to the beach, the mangrove and the mountain with the company of one of Timothy's dogs who was our personal guide. Excellent communication, to give us more information about the area! We hope to return soon!

Disfrutamos mucho de los senderos a la playa, por el manglar y la montaña con la compañía de uno de los perros de Timothy que fue nuestro guía personal. Excelente comunicación, para darnos más información de la zona! Esperamos regresar pronto!

Beautiful place, surrounded by nature. Very peaceful

I accidentally booked this thinking I had booked in South West Guanacaste area, not the North east section.  That was my bad, so we had  a different trip than the one originally planned but still delightful.  We spent two weeks exploring public, but very quiet beaches, many times we were the only two people on the beach. Hiked, and explored a couple parks within 2.5 hour trips. The town is very small, but there are a couple great restaurants.  During our hikes and exploration. On nearby beaches and hikes we saw Howler Monkeys, white face Monkeys and at Rijon de La Viego Spider Monkeys.  is a container home without a stove.  Tim and Mary gave us free range eggs and I become creative, cooking meals in a skillet.  I wish the container had windows that allowed for better views of the location, but we enjoyed our stay and won’t hesitate to rebook if we want a quiet, relaxing vacay. Tim’s dogs joined us on walks to the close beach and really made our time special.

A quiet place, Mr.  Timothy and family gave us excellent attention

Un lugar tranquilo , el señor  Timothy y familia  nos dieron una excelente atención

The property is large and the room space is quite private. Timothy and Mary are very friendly, and have very nice dogs. Property is very safe. Recommended for rest.

La propiedad es grande y el espacio de la habitación es bastante privada. Timothy y Mary son muy amables, y tienen perritos muy simpáticos. La propiedad es muy segura. Recomendado para descansar.

The accommodation has everything you need to spend a few days, comfortable. You can see the efforts of the hosts to have it in good condition, being a container requires a different maintenance. It's pretty simple, but it goes hand in hand with the price.

El alojamiento tiene todo lo que se necesita para pasar unos días, cómodos. Se nota el esfuerzo de los anfitriones para tenerlo en buen estado, al ser un contenedor requierevun mantenimiento distinto. Es bastante sencillo, pero va de la mano con el precio.

Timothy and Mary were amazing hosts! They were really friendly and answered any questions we had and gave us recommendations about the area. The place is really peaceful and private and has a private path to the beach in which we saw lots of birds! Definitely coming back, plus their 3 pups are super nice and greeted us every time we came back from the beach :)

The place is well located in the area close to several beaches , it is accessible , simple but comfortable with what you need to rest . It's quiet and safe .

El lugar está bien ubicado en área cerca de varias playas , es accesible , sencillo pero cómodo con lo que se necesita para descansar . Es tranquilo y seguro .

The accommodation was good, it has everything you need to have a good night, the beaches in the area I loved it, only the weather did not help much but I'm sure that with good sun they are even better. With Timothy very good communication.

El hospedaje estuvo bien, cuenta con lo necesario para pasar una buena noche, las playas de la zona me encantaron, solo que el clima no ayudó mucho pero estoy seguro que con buen sol son aun mejores. Con Timothy muy buena comunicación.

Thanks for staying with us.  We fixed the door. Thanks again.

Mary and Tim have created their own little paradise. It was our first stay here but certainly not the last. Both are very warm people and were always helpful.

Very cool experience…jungle all around and the birds in the estuary were beautiful. Timothy was lovely to meet and talk to.

Great (short) stay, would return for longer! Loved the sweet resident pups and finding the neighbouring cows in the river

this was a nice secluded place! we enjoyed the private trail to the beach. the water was warmer in that alcove than the other beaches we had stopped at while exploring the area. it was too rough to kayak, but that would have been nice to do in calmer water. the water was a gorgeous teal! Timothy was super helpful and offered to call places to see if they were open since we stayed Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. the place cooled off very quickly and the bed was comfortable. it was a great place to unwind for a day!

Very complete and clean place, communication with the hosts is very good and they live on the site, this makes it easier. Quiet and private place. Close proximity to beaches and mini super. Recommended.

Lugar muy completo y aseado, la comunicación con los host es muy buena y viven en el sitio, esto lo hace más sencillo. Lugar tranquilo y privado. Cerca de playas y mini súper. Recomendado.

Place with everything needed to make the stay pleasant, basic items and Doña Mary very friendly and go to our inquiries. We had an inconvenience upon arrival and we were very helpful.

Lugar con todo lo necesario para hacer la estadía agradable, artículos básicos y Doña Mary muy amable y anuente a nuestras consultas. Tuvimos un inconveniente a la llegada y nos colaboró muchísimo.

Beautiful place would definitely go again!

Hermoso lugar volvería a ir sin duda alguna!

It is a wonderful location and quick walk to the beach Able to have privacy or hang out with Mary and Tim. Unit was cleaned weekly which was nice. The hosts were incredible with helpful info and kindness. I would definitely come back here.

Thanks again Colleen and Gary.  Mary and I are thrilled to have you as our friends.

Very friendly host, location was near beautiful beaches and great local restaurants.

We felt very comfortable that the great dogs accompanied us on the walk.

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt uns uns gefreut, dass die tollen Hunde uns auf dem Spaziergang begleitet haben.

The property the container is at is beautiful and super well located! Close to several beautiful beaches!! Tim is a suuuper nice guy and was super helpful!

What a spectacular place! Very comfortable and totally equipped with everything you'll need. Loved opening up the end of the container for a great breeze and tons of natural light. Perfect location with easy walk to the beach and a quick drive to town. Tim and Mary were great hosts, very responsive and generous with anything I needed during the stay. Will be back!

Excellent place, located 10 minutes by car from Rajada and Rajadita beaches that are incredible, they have 3 dogs that give a hot welcome In general terms, excellent value for money

Excelente lugar, se ubica a 10 minutos en carro de la playas Rajada y Rajadita que son increíbles, tienen 3 perros que dan una calurosa bienvenida En términos generales excelente relación precio-calidad

Nice peaceful place. We enjoyed our morning walks down to the beach and saw lots of birds. Timothy and Mary are great helpful hosts. Lot's of beaches and restaurants to explore many of them just 10 minutes away. Thank you for having us.

The place and the area are very nice, for those who don't know it they should go. This airbnb is good for couples, as it is in winter the wetland has water and you can see a number of birds including the Jabiru, the area is beautiful and this stay meets what you need to stay.

El lugar y la zona en geral es muy linda, para los que no la conocen deberían ir. Este airbnb es perfecto para parejas, como está de invierno el humedal tiene agua y se ve cantidad de aves incluidos el Jabiru, preciosa la zona y este hospedaje cumple con lo necesario para hospedarse.

Thanks so much for your kind words.  Pura Vida!

This was an amazing place for birders - great variety of water birds right out the door! Wood storks, roseate spoonbill, white ibis, many species of herons and egrets, Southern lapwings, black-necked stilts, etc. and we saw a crocodile! There is a sweet trail to the beach where you can see magnificent frigatebirds and pelicans galore from nearby Isla Bosanos, a protected rookery. There are a variety of beaches nearby for swimming and snorkeling (Playa las Pilas) with amazing trees and mangroves. The container house was basic but fine for our needs although the wifi was spotty. Tim was very responsive and friendly. He has several friendly dogs that like to accompany anyone for walks but they need to learn not to chase the birds. Overall we loved our time there!

Excellent attention, everything was very complete

Exc location, conditioned with necessary for a confortable stay.

Exc ubicación, acondicionado con lo necesario para una estancia confortable.

Great place to stay, really close to El Jobo downtown, and from there you can get to any of the surrounding beaches really quick by car or motorcycle! would definitely go back!

Timothy was a very good host, the apartment was very clean and close to area beaches, I hope to be back soon

Timothy fue un muy buen host, el apartamento estaba muy limpio y cerca de las playas de la zona, espero regresar pronto

Great place, close to everything. Nice to meet and looking forward to coming back

Super bien lugar, cerca de todo. Bonito para quedar y con ganas de volver

Excellent place to stay, very quiet and comfortable and comfortable

Excelente lugar para quedarse, mucha tranquilidad y comodidad

Timothy and his wife are  very friendly and willing to do anything to make your trip enjoyable. Beautiful first experience in a furnished "container"! Its location is rustic and tranquil. Nature is beautiful, 10 min walk to the beach! Lots of wind when we were there! Perfect for kite lovers. Thank you for your warm welcome!

Timothy et sa femme sont  très sympathiques et prêt à tout pour rendre votre voyage agréable. Belle première expérience en « container » aménagé! Sa localisation est rustique et tranquille. La nature est belle, 10 min de marche de la plage! Beaucoup de vent quand nous y étions! Parfait pour amateur de kite. Merci pour ton accueil chaleureux!

Great place! everything was perfect, it's a quiet place right across the beach, the nature surrounding the property is amazing, the container room was fresh all the time, it's also very safe 10/10

Very nice place to stay! You really have your peace and a great view of the stars. A beach is within walking distance in 5 minutes, others in a few minutes by car.

Sehr schöne Unterkunft! Man hat wirklich seine Ruhe und einen tolle Blick auf die Sterne. Ein Strand ist zu Fuß in 5 Minuten zu erreichen, andere in wenigen mit dem Auto.

This is a place definitely to visit, and to find peace. Perfect to sit down outside and watch the sky, listen to the nature sounds and have a relax conversation

very quiet place, it had what was needed and there was always good communication recommended.

lugar muy tranquilo ,tenía lo q se necesitaba y siempre hubo buena comunicación recomendados.

A bit of a challenge to get there, but we were by bus. Tim helped get our luggage to and from the bus with his quad. The area is great for exploration! Had the best hot shower of this trip! And Tim brought us out to local farmer for raw milk and cheese! Thank you.

Great place with very nice and helpful hosts! The area around the property offers beautiful beaches, a supermarket and several restaurants in a calm environment. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Great place, great hosts. Walking access to the beach. We will definitely be back soon.

Excelente alojamiento, excelentes anfitriones. Acceso caminando a la playa. Sin duda volveremos muy pronto.

The property is spacious and safe. There is room for walking and it has a very close exit to the beach. The place is exactly as shown in the photos. The bed is very comfortable, there is cable TV and there is hot water, but there is no kitchen or template and there was no wifi (the data ran out). Timothy was always very responsive, gave local recommendations, and was very open to questions. Excellent host. Recommended if you like nature, a quiet place without distractions.

La propiedad es amplia y segura. Hay espacio para caminar y tiene una salida muy cercana a la playa. El lugar es tal y como aparece en las fotos. La cama es muy cómoda, hay TV por cable y hay agua caliente, pero no hay cocina o plantilla ni hubo wifi (se acabaron los datos). Timothy siempre fue muy atento, dio recomendaciones del lugar y fue muy abierto a preguntas. Excelente anfitrión. Recomendado si le gusta la naturaleza, un lugar tranquilo y sin distracciones.

Dream location, extremely well thought out instructions, could not have asked for better accommodations.

The stay at Timothy was a great experience. Very closed to nature, there are many birds to see on the property. Also it’s very closed to the beach. The best thing for us were also his two lovely dogs! We really enjoyed the time there.

The place is super quiet, we loved staying there, Timothy is an excellent person, very friendly. I definitely have to go back. Thank you very much. Recommended 100%

El lugar es súper tranquilo, nos encantó quedarnos allí, Timothy excelente persona muy amable. Definitivamente tengo que volver. Muchas Gracias. Recomendado 100%

I definitely recommend this place to stay, if you are looking for a peaceful private place to rest, it has the basics (bed & linens, a/c, cable tv, and nice surroundings), it’s missing kitchen utilities to cook, so in that case cannot cook there and best will be to bring your cooked meal or eat outside. Quiet nice place to sleep and spend solo time.

very nice location and a quiet place to stay. Close to diferent nice beaches. We loved to stay there. Friendly and helpful hosts! We definitely will come back!

Very comfortable, very nice, I recommend it 100%