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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Punta Uva, Limon
  • Punta Uva Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Playa Cocles
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Playa Chiquita
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet

Villa Toucan is a private ocean view and rainforest villa on the edge of the virgin rainforest where guests are immersed in an intense experience of wildlife and energy all in the comforts of tropical accommodations.

It is located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in Punta Uva on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
The house is 1 km from the turquoise colored waters of the Caribbean Sea where you can enjoy beautiful virgin beaches, snorkeling over the coral reefs, kayaking, wildlife hikes, horseback riding and just plainly relaxing.

Guests at Villa Toucan are assured to see dozens of toucans everyday in addition to several kinds of monkeys, sloths, colorful frogs, morpho butterflies, hummingbirds, countless varieties of birds and exotic insects.

We have cats at our main house next door, but they do not enter the bedrooms and always stay outside.

Designed as a vacation house for families and honeymoons, the villa comes fully equipped and can comfortably sleep up to 4 people. There are 2 bedrooms, each with its own private balcony, outdoor bathroom and private garden, a full kitchen, dining area, a wildlife terrace and a Hammock hut. Guests rent the entire house - whether you are one or four people.

Both bedrooms have 2 king size beds that can be converted into 2 twins if needed. Each bedroom has it's own private balcony overlooking the rainforest and large exterior outdoor bathrooms. The floors and cathedral ceilings are made of beautiful local hardwoods.

Both bedrooms come fully furnished with linens and pillows, beach and bathroom towels, clothing hangers, ceiling fans, a working desk, bedside tables and lamps, comforters for cool nights and hand picked literature on local topics of interest. There is also a hidden locked safe where you can protect your valuables.

We have 15 MG of high speed fiber optic internet for those who need to be connected in the beautiful tropics!

A 4x4 vehicle is recommended but NOT necessary. We do live up a steep hill, but should be perfectly fine with a regular car.

Property manager

Casas Del Caribe
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Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Checkin 15:00-20:00

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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
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

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Cahuita is home to this villa. Sixaola Bridge is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Punta Uva, Limon

What's nearby

  • Punta Uva Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jaguar Centro de Rescate - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Playa Cocles - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Black Beach - 18 min drive - 8.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nena - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cool and Calm - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet located?

Situated in Cahuita, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Punta Uva Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Chiquita and Playa Cocles. Grand Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim & Janice W.

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

Extraordinary but know....

Villa Toucan was the perfect place for us! It was an unforgettable 40th anniversary. We didn't know such a place existed. But know that this rustic, simple jungle villa without AC and open air bathroom, shower, sitting room might not be for everyone...but it was for us. The fans were effective and bugs not too bad. The bed we used was great. Best of all was the setting. Howler monkeys and the nesting Montezuma birds were the stars of the show. Toucans could be seen in a same tree every morning to the left (facing away from the house) of the porch. The endangered green macaws were so loud and had fun pestering the Montezumas. Please know that the 'driveway' to the villa is long and tremendously steep in places. We didn't have a car and walked. We are in good shape but it was challrnging. In hindsight, make sure you get the names of cabs that are willing to make the trek. Some Tuktuks might attempt the driveway but probably not. Renting a car is also a good option. But a driveway is petty in light of the incredible setting. As one reviewer said....it's like living in National Geographic!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda

Todo es perfecto

La ubicación es perfecta, dan ganas de quedarse para siempre

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Wonderful villa jungle house

Villa Toucan was a great place to stay, immersed in a beautiful private jungle setting. The two identical masters with a partially open air kitchen/lounge in between provided private sleeping with fun outdoor bathrooms. The view out to the ocean has a tree full of Oropendula bird nests which were amazing to watch every morning, as were all the other birds, frogs and creatures. Each day we saw and heard howlers and other monkeys playing in the trees right next to the villa. This is an incredible unique retreat we will never forget. Bring your bug spray for when the sun sets and make sure to keep your food away from temptation. (4 x 4 recommended for the short but steep, well maintained road to the villa.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our favourite place we stayed for our trip across Costa Rica. It is a magical experience to live in a home that is open to and sits in the jungle. The view of the "Big Tree" included 1 of 15 special nesting boxes put up as part of the Ara Project to help encourage repopulation of one of the most endangered species in the world, the Great Green Macaw. It felt so special that we got to watch several couples every morning! I can't possibly list all the cool frogs, insects, birds, and plants that we saw here! Also highly recommend a visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center The hosts are incredibly kind and the local management company very responsive and helpful! We especially loved our daily visits from the caretaker's cat, who ate a spider that scared my daughter! I was a single mom with my 2 kids and we felt so safe here. One tip that I learned the hard way: The bungee cord is for putting across the fridge door at night or else a Coati comes and steals your bananas!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice G.

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

A Few Things You Should Know

Although the Villa Toucan has some very nice features, future renters should be apprised of some things that we did not know before we stayed there. The first is that the outdoor bathroom means that the toilet is completely exposed to the outdoors, and the shower nearly so. The pictures show the outdoor bathroom, but we did not realize how completely exposed a person is when using it. The second is that the hot water is nearly non-existent. There is none in the kitchen or the bathroom sink. We never were able to get it in our bathroom, although our daughter was able to in hers. The knobs are very confusing, and we could never figure out how to get hot water. There is no oven, but there is a stovetop. The lighting in the bedrooms is so poor, we had to use our cellphone flashlights to see things, but the lights in the bathroom at night are truly highly illuminating, which makes using the bathroom at night very awkward--one feels so completely exposed. The website says there is a washer and dryer, but they are in a separate building on the property (which comprises several rental houses), and only the full-time housecleaner can use them to wash your clothes. We preferred to wash our own clothes, so that was uncomfortable for us. There was no salt and pepper. The positive things are that the surroundings are beautiful. The kitchen was adequately stocked with necessary equipment, the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luis Gustavo

Excelente hospedaje

La casa está en medio de la Montaña y cerca de la playa, apenas para descansar Advertir a los huéspedes de la Presencia de un mapache, que abre el refrigerador
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10/10 Excellent

Britta

Beautiful home, spectacular location and very friendly and helpful host

Location of property, view from terrace, design of house and floor plan, wildlife, laundry facilities and Manuel, Sara, cats and dogs Sink drain leaks in one bathroom, wooden floors and beds in bedrooms look beautiful but are super noisy just walking oneven turning around in the bed, all electrical outlets are worn out till the point that the plug does not stay in anymore, a toaster would be nice. We loved the house anyway ......this is just from PM to PM
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

This was the most beautiful place

This was the most beautiful place I have ever stayed in and it truly is like your own National Geographic! Absolutely fantastic. Communication with the host was immediate and easy. Highly recommend this - we will be back Manuel!

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Grantham-Hill

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

You can't get much better than this for nature

Saw two sloaths from balcony along with monkeys and macaws. simply idyllic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Magical place

My teenage son and I stayed here for four nights. We originally debated between staying on the water versus this place, but decided that the rain forest would be a more unique experience and more fitting to the area. It was a good choice and turned out to be amazing. We spent two hours every morning and late afternoon relaxing on the porch or in the hammocks watching the wildlife. We saw many, many types of birds and frogs, and monkeys swinging on trees in the distance (those were actually hard to catch). The sounds of the forest were spectacular and like nothing I had ever heard before. We regularly visited the beach nearby, soft sand with perfectly clear turquoise water and very few other visitors at this time of year. The food scene in the area was impressive and a surprise to us - we didn't have a single bad or even mediocre meal. If you are looking for an immersive experience, I highly recommend this place. Do take not of the heat and humidity, it takes some adjustment if you are not used to it (and a lot fans!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Excelente

Todo hermoso
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

We love this house and we will be back for the seventh year ️🦋

The people, animals and view!
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

We liked this place very much.

At your property there are some very nice stone sculpters, could you pleas send me some information, where i could be some for my house in Playa Potrero The veranda shpuld be repaired.

10/10 Excellent

rob m.

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

A place worth returning to!

This was our second time staying at Villa Toucan. We love the place. It has more wildlife than anywhere else we've been in Costa Rica. Oropendolas, Macaws, Toucans, and Bat Falcons all nesting right in view of the outdoor kitchen. This place also has a large concentration of snakes, spiders, and beautiful Poison Dart Frogs. It's in your face wilderness! The house is tucked up into Manzanillo National Park with a nice walk to one of the prettiest beaches we've seen. We will return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Excelente lugar para descansar

En general el lugar super bonito, tal y las fotos, full privacidad, tranquilidad y belleza natural. Nada mas que agregar, sin palabras. Volveremos una vez mas, si Dios lo permite. La cocina, las perillas están malas y se escapa el gas.
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10/10 Excellent

Britta

Best place on the caribean side.

The amazing nature is right in your front yard. We enjoyed every morning the toucans, aras, different kind of monkeys and many more critters with our first morning coffee. There is no better place with a view and abundant wildlife and privacy. This was our second visit and we will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Conectado con el ambiente

El lugar es sumamente tranquilo, todo super limpio y lindo. Las plantas estan super bien cuidada, los michis son super lindos. Excelente experiencia. Un poquito de relleno en la entrada
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Excelent place and view

Everything is good, the house is amazing but the illumination is poor, I think is the only thing that needs to be improve. The rest it’s just amazing. Illumination

10/10 Excellent

Nichelle L.

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

I didn't want to leave!

Wow! This place is by far the most enchanting and tranquil places i have ever stayed. It was convenient to local stores, sodas, and activities. It was clean and I could stare at the view all day and night. The sounds of the rainforest are absolutely beautiful. The outdoor bathroom and shower are an experience all by itself. I have never wanted to spend so much time in one place. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place and look forward to returning one day. If you want an authentic Costa Rican experience....this is it! We saw several species of monkeys, birds and other creatures right from the deck. Dont miss out on this place! Book today!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

rob m.

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

Amazing spot

This place is impossible to explain. You have to be there to know how magical it is. The wildlife is so dense it could be scary for some people. The big tree has about a hundred Oropendola nests in it, and a Green Macaw nest. The tree next to it has a pair of Bat Falcons nesting in it. The first night we were there we heard big cats in the woods real close to the house. We also saw a couple of snake species, and more beautiful poison dart frogs than we could count. From the house there is a view of the ocean over the rain-forest. We have never stayed in a place more immersed in nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Peaceful Jungle Paradise Close to Town

This is our second time at Villa Toucan. We love that the house is situated high above the Caribbean with a view of the sea. The traditional open air Caribbean style house allows for plenty of ventilation and amazing views. Everything was very clean. There were plenty of cooking supplies to cook a nice meal, which we did one night. The communications were excellent, and we cannot wait to return one day soon. The bedrooms need more light. We opened the balcony doors, but then the cat climbed into our room. We love the cats, but they did beg for food constantly and one of them put their head into our bag of chips and ate a chip. Then later when we turned our attention away from the cat, it started eating our tiramisu on the dining table. Again, we love cats, but wondered if they belong to someone. They were very hungry.
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

My slice of heaven!

I love Villa Tucan! The view, the people the wildlife can’t be beat! Pura vida! I have visited this beautiful slice of heaven for the last 4 years and have made my reservations for 2023! Additional lighting in the bedrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Jungle Villa

Unbelievable view and location. I will definitely be back. I wish I could have stayed forever. The space is lovely and was spotless when we arrived. The driveway, while steep, is very well maintained. And, the grounds are magnificent! Thank you for sharing it with us Maya and Manuel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

wow! que casa increible con una naturaleza abundante!

la ubicación nada!
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10/10 Excellent

Ayme

Alojamiento mágico

El lugar es muy hermoso, privado, romántico y rodeado de naturaleza. Cada mañana era un espectáculo con el avistamiento de tucanes, pájaros y congos, todo acompañado de sus espectaculares vistas y la tranquilidad del lugar, sin duda volvería!! Me gustaría contar con un poco más de iluminación, para cuando es necesario, aun cuando la iluminación es muy romántica, en ocasiones era necesario algo de luz extra, además de un microondas para completar la cocina.

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