Casa del Bosque

We loved our week at Ruth’s. The house is even more impressive that the photos. We enjoyed more time than expected at the house because it was so peaceful and beautiful. We loved the pool, the design, the birds and monkeys! Can’t wait to come back again.

We had an amazing stay here. If your hesitating to book this place that's your loss. Howler and capuchin monkeys visited us multiple times as well as parrots. The pool was the perfect refreshing cool off during the hot days (and nights). The gym under the bridge is super cool, as well as the glass walls all around the home. Punta Islita is a quiet gem with virtually no tourists around, and the locals are very kind and helpful. What more can we say about Doris that hasn't been said in other posts? She was so helpful and kind and discreetly kept the place clean and fresh.

Our 1 month stay w/ a 6 year & 6 month old exceeded our expectations. You can tell the house is beautiful from the photos, but it’s better in person. The pool was perfect for that too hot even for the beach part of the day. Things to know: - Beach walk ~12 mins. We thought it was a great beach -You can walk to multiple good restaurants and drive to some exceptional ones showcasing that blue zone diet -The pulpería (local small market) is a 2 min walk. We found it has plenty of groceries. The owner takes custom orders. No need to stress not being close enough to Samara. Also bigger markets in Estrada (20 min) - Breakfast bar birdwatching 👌 - Monkeys! - 4x4 is best for the bumpy dirt road. Our friends did it in a junker sedan. You get used to it. - The hotel is temporarily closed thr. 2027, but the beach club is maintained The house feels remote and exclusive, with eveything you need nearby. For us it was perfect and we are grateful for the time.

An amazing house with so beautiful surroundings! The beach is only a few minutes' walk and such an incredible beach! The beach is just for yourself if you go in the morning, warm water where you can swim or go bodyboarding. We absolutely loved it! As for the house itself, we loved the design, the beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms and the swimming-pool. We loved the sounds of nature, monkeys you can see in the trees, birds and parrots. Just one or two things that we didn't like too much: no air-conditioning in the main room (the living-room can get very hot during the afternoon), the swimming area with the pool is sourrounded by woods, that is really nice but also full of mosquitoes, so once you get out of the water you really need to get in the house if you don't want to get bitten. All in all, a wonderful stay. We highly recommend! And yes, do bring some food before coming, there is only a very tiny "pulperia" up the road.

We have stayed in Ruth’s property for the past 3 years for 1 month the first two times and 2 weeks this trip. We absolutely love the homes. The staff is top notch and not to mention amazing human beings. Our children look foreword to seeing them. The location is surreal, it’s a very special area (Islita, Corozalito, San Miguel, Cameronel, and Carrillo). Thank you for hosting us again.

The house is beautiful, it feels private and safe, the finishes and layout are super nice. The pool surrounded by nature makes you feel away from everything, Punta Islita seems to me a jewel of Costa Rica and this house has a Perfect location, close to the beach. The service was excellent, always accommodating to requests. Recommended a thousand times.

We love Costa Rica! This property is absolutely beautiful. Love how the outdoor is incorporated into the indoors. Doris is fabulous and Ruth is responsive and caring. We hope to return again!

This stay was something special for our family of 4. Quiet and peaceful. Close to different towns and restaurants but we loved it for the indoor outdoor living. Easy to watch the kids in the pool while in the kitchen or the shade. The house needs a few small maintenance updates (ceiling fans squeak and the faucets are a bit loose) but very very minor. Didn’t take away from the stay at all. We will definitely be returning.

We stayed at Ruth's house for the 4th time and as always the place is a hidden gem in the middle of the Punta Islita forest. The house is beautiful from every angle, you can see the love and good taste with which it was designed and decorated. The water house is a place that really invites you to rest and disconnect from daily life and routines. We hope, as always, to have the opportunity to return to enjoy this wonderful place. Although we had a couple of situations this time, Ruth, as always, was very attentive to solving them and meeting our needs in the best possible way. Thank you very much for everything and we hope to return in the near future once again. This house is 200% recommended.

Great design! Great surroundings! We didn't want to leave this beautiful place! We will be back! Absolutely recommended! 10 stars and more!