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Jungle Retreat - 43 Acres - 2230sf Experience Nature W/Comfort

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Beautiful Pacific Ocean, Drake's Bay and Forest Views
Property grounds
Dining
Open Air Kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Uvita de Osa, Puntarenas Province
  • Catarata uvita
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Marino Ballena National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Uvita Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Palmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Jungle Retreat - 43 Acres - 2230sf Experience Nature W/Comfort

This 2350 sq. ft. two level house at an altitude of 980 ft. on 43 acres offers two spacious bedrooms on the second level with their own private stairs. Fabulous wood ceilings, ceiling fans, large windows for unobstructed views and cool breezes. Each bedroom can accommodate 2 people.

Level one offers two full baths with hot water, and two additional outdoor cold showers, open kitchen, dining & lounge area with jungle views to the north and ocean views to the south.

The kitchen is equipped with a four top propane stove top, a microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker and two small refrigerators. There is also an outdoor charcoal grill under the pool palapa.

All nestled within the daily life of the jungle where white face and howler monkey's make canopy runs only yards away high up in the trees. A birders paradise with so many species gracing your views throughout your stay. Toucans, McCaw's, parrots, humming birds and hawks are among the many birds you will see without having to move from a relaxing swing in one of the 3 hammocks.

Hot water, electricity and wi-fi.

Walking trails for the more adventurist who want to get into the jungle without having to find their own way. Trails will lead you to a river in one direction and streams with pooling water and falls in another. Although striking out on your own, on this 43 acre privately owned property, can be some of the finer excursions one can do.

This property is gated and has an onsite caretaker 24/7 at the entrance.

Laundry service is available at $9 per load. Drop off at 8a.m. and it will be returned next morning. If you need expedited service let us know.

Trash removal as required or local drop off is available.

Beach towels are available for rent at $5 per towel for your stay. (House towels are not permitted for beach use).

Beach mats are available for rent at $3 per mat

A 4x4 vehicle will be needed for the public road to the property and most of your excursions.

Area attractions: Beaches, waterfalls, festivals, churches, shopping & restaurants.

Leisure Activities: Bird watching, horseback riding, sight seeing, forest / jungle, whale watching, zip lining, white water rafter, beach combing, ATV tours and so much more. Please inquire about any specific activities you are looking for.

Local Services: Tourist Center, ATM/Banks, Fitness Center, Groceries, Hospital, Massage Therapists, Medical Services, Service Stations, Car Rentals, Bus Station




Property manager

Lori Ellis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Uvita de Osa, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Catarata uvita - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 12 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Uvita Beach - 20 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 24 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Playa Tortuga - 29 min drive - 17.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sibu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Time - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Marino Ballena - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Jungle Retreat - 43 Acres - 2230sf Experience Nature W/Comfort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Jungle Retreat - 43 Acres - 2230sf Experience Nature W/Comfort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jungle Retreat - 43 Acres - 2230sf Experience Nature W/Comfort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jungle Retreat - 43 Acres - 2230sf Experience Nature W/Comfort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jungle Retreat - 43 Acres - 2230sf Experience Nature W/Comfort located?

Located in the heart of Ballena, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Catarata uvita and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Secret Lau Pool. Uvita Beach and Playa Colonia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic combination of jungle mountain and ocean view!

Fantastic combination of jungle mountain and ocean view with a great owner who is very supportive during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Love this place!

Great getaway house! Love the outdoor feel of the house. The view is stunning! Love everything about staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Just lovely

Peaceful and beautiful - thank you for a perfect stay. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L., Greensboro

awesome

the nicest most accommodating people. so happy with our stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Finca Khan

The property was beautiful with so much wildlife to see. A little piece of paradise. The views were amazing. We really appreciate the help booking our excursions. I'd surely go back?
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex k., Houston, United States

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

Amazing getaway!

We spent a little over a week here and loved every minute of it! Lori was absolutely incredible with everything, she helped us book some of our activities, gave us pointers on what to do in the area. The house was fantastic, the views spectacular and all of the animals that showed up to the house made it that much better! We were constantly entertained and will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Just perfect!

We so enjoyed our stay at Finca Kahn! The house is a dream nestled in the mountains with a water view on one side and the other up against the jungle. Lori and Bobby, the hosts were great! I would recommend this house to anyone! Pura vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy G.

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

Private Pacific Panorama

We arrived a Finca Khan and were greeted by Lori and Bobby, our hosts. Over the course of our one week stay, they were very helpful with any questions we had, whether it was about the home or with questions about the area. The view of the valley and ocean from the open air living/kitchen space is stunning, with varieties of tropical birds and butterflies everyday. We liked relaxing at the house much of the time, so having the dipping pool was nice for cooling off. The property was fun to explore, and there are even paths down to the forest floor river bed. The upstairs of the house is basically set in the canopy of primary forest jungle. The howler monkeys were heard each morning, but we didn't see them without binoculars. We saw the troop of capuchin monkeys once as they swung through trees behind the house. The upstairs bedrooms and the two downstairs bathrooms are all enclosed. We kept the windows open at night for nice air circulation. Since the property is gated, we felt quite safe. The bedroom doors can be locked, and even the refrigerators have locks in case hungry critters are looking for a snack. The kitchen has everything we needed for cooking. There was a pretty heavy rainstorm during our stay, and the electricity went out. We had brought our own flashlights, but there are also flashlights at the house and an umbrella to use. We would definitely recommend this house and would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Lori and Bobby!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

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

Good experience overall

Very clean, very open house. No walls except for the bedrooms and bathrooms. A little hard to get to even with a 4x4 but once there it was very enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

shasta h.

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

Pura Vida!

Finka Khan was one of the most beautiful properties I have ever stayed at. The open air concept overlooking the ocean, in the middle of the rain forest…perfection. We saw so many beautiful birds. The hiking trails were well maintained. The location was close enough to town that you could drive to restaurants/markets. As noted by the host, you will need a 4x4.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N., Canada

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

Living with nature

My fiancé and I had a wonderful 3 nights here. The property is gorgeous and so are the views. Lori is an amazing host and helped us with all of our needs. One of the many things that we loved, was the fact that the pool was cold. The weather was extremely hot while we were in Costa Rica and this was the ONLY place we stayed that had a cold pool. I highly recommend ordering the in-house prepared meals. The food was absolutely delicious. We love it so much there, that my now fiancé proposed to me during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent and Shantell M., Ontario Canada

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

Fabulous Stay, Stunning Views

We could not have been happier with our stay. The house is gorgeous with lots of wild life to watch. The views are great, and the location is far enough from town and close enough to get to. Communication was very easy, Lori made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay one to remember. We were fortunate enough to have Gabby come in and cook a couple meals for us, fabulous, highly recommended. She made fantastic meals, presented beautifully and cleaned up. It was truly a pleasure.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaye H.

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

Total Jungle Immersion

If you are seeking a stay away from reality and the opportunity to disconnect, look no further. We were awaken by monkeys nearly every morning. If you're a bird watcher, you don't have to go anywhere, simply sit in the open air living room and birds are 360 degrees around you. The nature trails on the property are secluded and dense. Make sure you have 4 wheel drive, the property is pretty far up a steep gravel road.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro V., Toronto, Canada

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

Beautiful home with an incredible view!

We had an amazing time at this property. It was private and close to everything we needed. Groceries, restaurants and the beach are all about 5-10 minute drive down the mountain. We were surrounded by monkeys and toucans...it was really nice and the view was incredible. We also took a walk along the trails that lead us down to streams and a water pool, it was very cool to explore. Lori was super polite and available for any questions we had. Our family had a wonderful time and loved everything about the property. Thank you for the lovely stay. Pedro, Vera and little Julian
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

A piece of paradise in the jungle

We had the most amazing stay at this jungle retreat. Everything was as depicted. It was peaceful, beautiful, comfortable and frankly a piece of heaven on earth. We enjoyed the open concept, wildlife sights and sounds. Toucans, monkeys, blue morpho butterflies and more. My husband, daughter and I did not want to leave. Beautiful views, private and safe setting. Lori was quick to respond to any questions or needs before and during our stay. She had excellent recommendations for things to do and places to eat. We were sad to leave but hope to return someday. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Property in a Beautiful Location

Elevated high above Uvita, the property extended views into both the Jungle and the Pacific Ocean below. The facilities were good and it provided us an excellent platform to explore the surrounding area. Lori was pleasant to deal with, provided good information to get there and the facilities in the local area. Note - 4x4 is a must! We hired a local guide in Uvita and were shown Sloths, Monkeys, Cayman, Macaws and a Tree Boa (Snake)! Definitely recommend this and a Whale/ Dolphin Tour. Local restaurants/ bars are good. Particularly enjoyed the Craft pub 'Uvita Beer Garden' situated off the road on the way up to the house. Also, recommend heading right out of the property, up the hill and take in sunset across the Ocean - Stunning!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amber W.

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

True Open Concept

A beautiful open concept home. A little warm during the day but pleasant at night even without air conditioning. The howler monkeys are very loud although we never saw them. We did have a family of white face monkeys move thru the trees for about an hour. The lower hammock was the best place to watch them. Many toucans and other birds flew over all day. The house is very clean, stocked and well lit. Too far to walk to anything on such a steep and rocky road but it was never hard to get a driver. Spotty wifi but is what should be expected in the jungle. A wonderful nature house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann C., United States

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

Private, comfortable jungle retreat

4 of us rented this home - it was very comfortable. The small pool at the home was very refreshing for when we needed to cool off. Lori (property manager) was VERY helpful through the entire process, from start to finish. She was very willing to book tours for us and suggest things to do in the area. There is a person on site to help with anything you may need. If it's wildlife you are looking for, you should choose this home. Monkeys appear almost every morning and play in the trees, and even if you don't see them, you definitely hear them. We saw them and toucans almost daily, along with beautiful butterflies, frogs and other animals, as the jungle is steps from this home. The home is equipped with a kitchen so you can cook your own meals, which we did do. It has two bedrooms and two baths - very nice home. The home is just about 5 to 10 minutes outside of Uvita which is a very lovely little town. Uvita has plenty of restaurants to choose from and a nice size supermercado (BM Supermercado was the one we liked the best), but there is more than one there. If you stay there, be certain you have a 4 x 4 vehicle as the home is on a mountain road - it was a great experience overall for certain.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Unique Rainforest House

My family, my wife and 12-year-old daughter and her friend, enjoyed this unique house. If you are looking for a unique experience, this house will not disappoint. Lori and Bobby are great hosts and freely provide a myriad of suggested activities in and around the property and area. The open kitchen on the ground floor is spectacular, allowing for meals to be prepared and consumed while enjoying the sights and sounds of the rainforest. Yes, an occasional insect will fly into this open air space but that too is the beauty of the experience. Being situated some 1000 feet above sea level, the air remained rather cool but damp. The two fully enclosed bedrooms "upstairs" allowed for a comfortable night's sleep with only the ceiling fan on. Air conditioning at this altitude was not a necessity and coolness provided our family with a brief respite from the heat of the coast. The small dipping pool was fun for the girls and provided hours of entertainment for us all, particularly in the evening with the pool lights on. The wifi was spotty at best and although all of our devices had a high signal strength from the local access point, we could not obtain a consistent connection in any of our four devices. This was only important insofar as we were unable to complete COVID documentations and scheduling requirements in preparation for our departure. Overall, a wonderful place!! Highly recommended for those looking for a unique accommodation situated in a rainforest. NOTE: As others have stated, a 4WD vehicle is a must to get this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronique S.

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

Merveilleux sejour

Cet endroit est magnifique. On ne peut etre plus pres de la nature. Magnifique accueil. Bien que la piscine soit petite, cest parfait pour se rafraichir lors des journees chaudes. Ca prend vraiment un 4x4 pour s'y rendre. Je vous recommande grandement cet endroit
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great for birding but not for staying cool

This place is a birding paradise. But if you don’t like the heat or are sensitive with insects, I don’t think you would enjoy it. I must have missed the fact that there was no AC so it was difficult to cool down. The first floor of the house could use a big fan. The fact that all the cabinets and frig needed to be locked was inconvenient for cooking. The kitchen could use a peeler and a strainer. The driveway is very loud when others drive by. It was an experience in true outdoor Tico living!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

michael m.

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

Superb and unique jungle hideaway

Visually stunning property and superb outdoor living concept. This place is peaceful and tranquil. Within 5 mins of arriving at the property I was fast asleep in one of the hammocks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Snapper V.

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

Uvita! Miss you already!

We began our Costa Rican stay in Uvita. Could have easily been our only stay. Small town charm and lots to see. The ride up to the property is intimidating, but Lori met us at the bottom and guided us up. Shortly, I was a pro. Didn't even use 4wd the remainder of the trip! The home is amazing! Best way to connect with the rain forest. Everything you need is there. The pool was disappointing, more like a large bathtub. We never used it, but it was pretty with the lights on! Uvita is where I'll return when I revisit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don Y.

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

Great place in the jungle

Amazing view, very cool waking up in the jungle to the monkeys and birds. Lori and Bobby were great hosts, really enjoyed spending time with them. Very attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alissa M.

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

Beautiful remote getaway to fully unplug

We had a lovely time. It's a great place to completely unplug from the rest of the world. We had anticipated having a stable WiFi connection at the house though, and the WiFi didn't work (so weak it couldn't send a text). I wish we had known this in advance, we would have planned accordingly. If you're hoping to find a place to disconnect from the world, this is a great option. But if you need to be connected for work or travel planning, that might be difficult at this property.

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