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Beautiful 2bdrm 2bath with pool on Backwash

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cabo Matapalo, Puntarenas
  • Pan Dulce Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • King Louis Waterfall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Playa Matapalo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 2bdrm 2bath with pool on Backwash

Las Almendras is a rental property on the Southern tip of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. The home offers privacy and comfort in an extraordinary jungle setting. Take in breathtaking views of Costa Rica’s natural wildlife from the patio. This two-acre property rises gradually from Backwash Beach and stretches across a section of lush tropical gardens backing up to a mountainside draped in abundant rainforest. The home is situated at the base of the mountain, approximately 40 meters above the water and 150 yards from the sand. There is a peekaboo view of the water through the palms and almond trees. The open-air design of the home takes advantage of both mountain and ocean breezes throughout the day.

The house design optimizes outdoor living space. The pool deck is located in front of the kitchen, which is adjacent to the main living space. There are two bedrooms, each with their own sitting area, and full bathroom. In front of the bedrooms is a large covered patio that consists of a dining area and living room. Just off the patio is another open-air deck tucked against the hillside and surrounded by foliage for shade.

Throughout the booking process, you will work with a full time property manager. The property manager is able to assist with travel arrangements and answer any questions you might have. Once you arrive, they will provide a concierge service assisting with tours and providing information about the area. A cleaning service is provided every 3 days and is included in the stay. There is also a 24hr onsite caretaker that can handle maintenance issues during your stay.

Las Almendras is perfect for couples or a small family looking for adventure and relaxation in a remote jungle setting.

Property manager

Gretchen
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puerto Jiménez

Located in Puerto Jiménez, this holiday home is on the beach. Puerto Jimenez Pier and Golfito Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corcovado National Park and Corcovado National Park Office. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cabo Matapalo, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Pan Dulce Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • King Louis Waterfall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa Matapalo - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 22 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Golfo Dulce - 23 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Esperanza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 2bdrm 2bath with pool on Backwash have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful 2bdrm 2bath with pool on Backwash pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2bdrm 2bath with pool on Backwash?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2bdrm 2bath with pool on Backwash?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2bdrm 2bath with pool on Backwash located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pan Dulce Beach and King Louis Waterfall. Playa Sombrero is 2 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Berniece D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Great location and easy to find. The first 17 km of the road from Puerto Jimenez is great, the last 1km to the house is very rough, but doable. The house is very spacious and clean, and has a well stocked kitchen. The hot water was temperamental, but worked. The small swimming pool was amazing! The yard has lots of wildlife. There were curassow on the lawn when we arrived, and we saw 3/4 kinds of monkeys in the yard within 24 hours of arrival. We we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All you want! All you need!

The property was amazing wild life grazing, playing and passing through that were stunning. We saw more here from our balcony than we did in Corcovado and the space is perfect for relaxing and sharing good company
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home in Matapalo

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful home! We watched spider monkeys, squirrel monkeys, capuchins, and scarlet macaws in the trees around the property. We hand fed capuchin, which I know is frowned upon, but it was amazing! Also, we saw a poison dart frog on the driveway! On the days the surf was small and the tide was high my family and I swam for hours at backwash across the street from the house. It was heavenly! It was a bit hot at night and the fan blew right into the mosquito netting. I used very tiny hair clips to ensure the opening of the netting stayed closed with the fan going. The fan in one of the rooms is very load so ear plugs are recommended. Get ready for an amazing adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MONKEYS!!!! An amazing spot... and so much more...

We are two brothers... both software devs escaping to the wilds of Osa... and Almendras (the property) was AMAZING. First off, the surroundings are amazing. We cooked every day, the outdoor kitchen and barbeque are great. Great full sized fridge and stove. We didn't request chef service, so can't comment on that - but that was our choice, so not an issue. No windows, all open air. Surrounded by trees, teaming with monkeys! They're around all day. Lapas everywhere as well (scarlet macaws) flying around in pairs. Incredible for nature lovers to have a coffee and watch a family of monkeys flying through the trees.... Make sure you have sturdy transportation... it's remote, and the road is bumpy... but it's worth the trek. Quiet, completely serene. (Occasional music from neighbours, but - what can you do.) GREAT internet. It can't be guaranteed, but it was up for 95% of our time. Streaming included. (There's no TV, so if you need a fix, bring screens.) Cleaning and maintenance was *impeccable*. Mostly while we were in town or at the beach. Like magic. We returned to spotless premises. Beautifully made beds. Beach and bath towels. Top notch service by Alfredo, Roxy and the rest of the crew. Compost/organics and recyclables were also cleared out during cleaning. Really hope to get back here in the future. One of my best trips to Costa Rica!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home near beaches in Matapalo

The house is pretty much as seen on the VRBO page - two large bedrooms and a large, very comfortable open living area overlooking a lawn and rain forest. It is all open air - and while we were there, very warm with only fans over the beds. Also an open kitchen separate from the living area that worked fairly well. The only shopping is far away in Puerto Jimenez, and only one (expensive) restaurant nearby (there may be another in a hotel we did not try) - so be prepared to do all of your shopping before going to the house. We had a wonderful time with two small children (6 and 9 - on air beds) and highly recommend it. Be aware of a very challenging dirt road to get to the property from Puerto Jimenez and especially close to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

We loved our stay! Everything was so clean, the kitchen was well equipped, and we loved the location. Gretchen and the caretakers were all very helpful. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul M., Ottawa Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area- great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. It was an amazing setting in front of an amazing beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adaline P., Coplay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome just breathtaking

We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place in the Jungle

We loved this place and hope to return soon! Property manager and caretakers were all excellent! Easy check in and check out and no problems.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jungle and surfing

Beautiful property well manicured. The care takers and Gretchen were really nice and helpful. The nature viewing from the house was amazing every day. The surf was unreal and right across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice!!

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Location

This home is beautiful and the support team is truly helpful without being overly present. The property is hard to find, and the road it's on is definitely only for 4x4's, but once you're there it's breathtaking. The sheer number of animals that are present on the property is frankly breathtaking, and I say that as someone who has been to CR 7-8 times previously: agouti, coati, collared peccaries, hawks, macaws, parrots, toucans, morpho butterflies, insects of all sizes and shapes, etc. etc. As other reviews have pointed out: this is rustic luxury. There are no windows in the openings, and mosquito netting keeps the bugs from you at night, but it wasn't a problem for us and if you know what you're getting then it shouldn't be for you either. You will be living amongst nature, which is a big part of why we keep coming to CR. The private splash pool is a dream and we ended up spending the majority of our time there even though the beach is a hop skip and a jump away (and beautiful!). Dining options are (very) thin nearby, so your best bet is to do your own cooking, and to shop in Puerto Jimenez before you arrive. We had a truly wonderful stay and would definitely come back to this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We loved our stay, excellent location. This spot is heavenly. So much amazing wildlife all around. Gretchen was super helpful with tips and suggestions and helping us figure out travel arrangements. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

paul r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surrounded by nature

The house is spacious and the place (OSA) full of nature. Gretchen promptly addressed our concerns. The house keeper is a very kind and attentive person. Problems: the house has no windows or mosquito netting. When you sleep, you don't know who you're going to wake up next to! Also, the beds are not king size (problem for tall or large people).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendall N., united states

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

This house is the perfect location and the property is just beautiful!. Highly recommend for anyone who truly enjoys nature and wants an authentic Costa Rican experience. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of paradise

My husband and I were fortunate enough to spend 8 nights in Matapalo. The house is amazing, across the street from an incredible surf break. I enjoyed sitting on the porch watching scarlet macaws fly by and watching monkeys. We saw more wildlife from that house than we did on a 10 Hr hike through Corcovado. The caretakers were wonderful, available to help with anything we needed. Gretchen arranged a private chef for us and was available to give us recommendations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jak G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort in the jungle

The property is comfortable, beautiful and in an incredible location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SANDY K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property!

Beaches were beautiful. The short hike to the King Louis waterfall was great. Kitchen was very well appointed. But do not expect to see a toaster or microwave as the house is solar powered. The fan above our beds came in handy but we found ourselves a bit cool and turned it off after midnight. The birdlife and wildlife in the area were the best. You don't even need to walk far to see some amazing sights. Staff were very responsive to our needs. It was great to explore the local eateries. Encantra De Vida is a short drive. The meals we had there were exquisite. The Yoga classes are also very good. My only advice to future travellers is arrive at the house during daylight hours. Get provisions in Jimenez because you'll be holed in for a few days. It's a long, bumpy ride! Thank you, Theodore, Gretchen, Antonio and staff. Great value, great house, beautiful area.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical spot

This is a lovely property with great outdoor living spaces. Many places to relax, and even a side yoga platform that is shaded. You will see monkeys, scarlet macaws, coatis, and more. The kitchen was well-stocked and the place was very clean. The grounds are well-tended and the pool is kept clean. There are no windows or screens on the windows, so if you are not comfortable with bugs or bats passing through, it might not be for you. We found it to be an awesome escape and really enjoyed it.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Matapala Getaway

Cabo Matapalo was beautiful and just what we are hoping for. It was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We loved sitting on the porch and watching monkeys, Scarlett McCaws, hawks, etc… and hiking up and down the coast. Everyone we met were lovely especially Maria.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Trip

What a beautiful part of CR - first time for us on the Osa and will definitely be back. So much wildlife in this undisturbed place. Relaxing and Rejuvenating !!! Property was fantastic and the staff and locals were epic !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

marc w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Great location and good communication with the owners and caretaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

rena w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in Beautiful location

If you're looking to experience nature, the jungle and outdoor living this is the place. Loved the wildlife - monkies, agoutis, macaws, etc. The pool was just the right size the cool off, or for the kids to play in while we cooked dinner - loved that you could see it from the kitchen. We enjoyed playing games in the open air living space after dinner every night. Be prepared for a long drive from town, but it's all part of the charm. Walk to beaches, waterfalls, and plentiful wildlife viewing. The only restaurant in matapalo is absolutely delicious. You pass it on your way in so you'll know where it is. We ate there twice. The only thing I'd change if I could was the shower temp. It was either really hot or really cold. But again, all part of the experience ;) The caretakers are fantastic and gretchen is really quick to respond to any questions or issues. We'd definitely stay here again! We had 2 adults and our 3 kids.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Off the Beaten Track

We chose this place based on the location and all the positive reviews. We agree this place did not disappoint our family of 4 (kids are 11&13). Everything and everyone was amazing! We loved all the wildlife out our back door, enjoyed surfing with Pollo, riding horses and rappelling down a waterfall with Carlos of Rancho, hiking in the Corcovado National Park with Pablo of Osa Wild and seeing a ton of wildlife and birds, going to the beaches across the street, hiking to the King Louis waterfall from the house, and coming back to swim and relax in the pool, etc. We picked up groceries at BM in Puerto Jiminez and we were surprised at how large the store is with so many choices. Next time we will bring a small cooler and buy ice for a few frozen items (mainly ice cream😍). The fridge and freezer is almost full size by US standards. The kitchen is well appointed with great knives. We also enjoyed eating next door at Encanta La Vida, as well as Lapas Rios and Martinez which are both nearby. Our kids loved the ice cream at Martinez's. Lastly, if you can't live without air conditioning and living among screeching monkeys, then going off the grid is not the place for you. It was perfect for our family because we loved the unique adventures off the beaten track! We'll be back again, muchas gracias Costa Rica!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat B., Lanexa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House

Our stay at Las Almendras far exceeded our expectations! The house is amazing and even more beautiful than the pictures show. The kitchen was the best equipped of any home we have rented. Plenty of cookware, utensils, 3 sets of dinnerware and even sharp knives. Loved the locked pantry as it provided a safe storage area for food and a safe for valuables. We have stayed on the Osa Peninsula several times and never have we seen so much wildlife. The capuchin and howler monkeys were with us every day of our 6 day stay. Macaws flew overhead daily and several other birds and an agouti visited the property on a regular basis. Gretchen was most helpful before and during our stay. The caretakers, Faustino and Maria were delightful. As a special treat, have Maria prepared a dinner for you. You provide the food and she prepares and delivers an amazing true Costa Rican meal at a very resonable cost. This property provides everything you will need for the perfect jungle vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

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