Stunning holiday home with jacuzzi at Cahuita National Park. 3bed/3bath/AC

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 69.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Cahuita, Limón Province

Playa Cahuita
‪8 min walk‬
Blanca Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Negra Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathrrom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This tastefully decorated, fully air-conditioned home-from-home features 3 double bedrooms, all with their own shower room, comfortably sleeping 6 guests. Open-plan living area with large sofa and TV, breakfast bar and fully equipped kitchen, plus utility room with washer and drier. The outside area features a large wooden veranda running the full length of the house, featuring a dining area at one end (with overhead fan) and a jacuzzi and seating area at the other end.
The wooden elevated structure sits nestled in over 1 acre of its own enclosed natural native-jungle garden where you can often spot an array of visiting wildlife including howler monkeys, toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, butterflies, various lizards and geckos and even the odd sloth may saunter by!

Property manager

Shelley Hempsall

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Cahuita

Located in Cahuita, this holiday home is near the beach. Cahuita National Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Punta Uva Beach and Playa Cahuita. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cahuita, Limón Province

What's nearby

Playa Cahuita - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Blanca Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Negra Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Puerto Vargas Station - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Playa Grande - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Soda Kawe - ‬8 min walk
‪Del Rita Paty's - ‬10 min walk
‪Bar & Restaurant Cahuita National Park - ‬8 min walk
‪Restaurante sobre las Olas - ‬19 min walk
‪Restaurante Italiano Cahuita - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning holiday home with jacuzzi at Cahuita National Park. 3bed/3bath/AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning holiday home with jacuzzi at Cahuita National Park. 3bed/3bath/AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning holiday home with jacuzzi at Cahuita National Park. 3bed/3bath/AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning holiday home with jacuzzi at Cahuita National Park. 3bed/3bath/AC located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Cahuita, Blanca Beach and Cahuita National Park. Negra Beach and Puerto Vargas Station are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cindi W.

7 Mar 2025

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

Paradise

We loved our stay here! Shelly was so helpful and responded quickly to any questions or problems that arouse. We loved the spacious rooms! The yard and all the wildlife was so much fun to watch! Thank you for hosting us!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libbey M.

20 Sept 2024

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

Amazing!!

It was absolutely amazing. One of the best trips i have ever had! Pura vida.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

27 Mar 2024

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

Cahuita paradise

Perfect stay, location and host was fabulous in all recommendations for guides and dining options. Highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The location is awesone, hidden in the backyard where, when relaxing on the porch, you can spot plenty of animals. Inside you'll find a spacious lining room and very modern bed/bathrooms

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

8 Apr 2022

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

Perfect!

Fantastic accommodation, grounds, and location. The three bedrooms and bathrooms made it ideal for a family of 5 with 3 teenagers. Walking distance to everything the laidback village of Cahuita has to offer including the national park where we saw sloths, monkeys, reptiles, birds, and more. The bikes were a bonus and the body boards were lots of fun in the surf.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

31 Jan 2023

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Lovely property!

Spacious, well-equipped, air-conditioned, and private! The owners were very responsive to our questions, and Shelly gave great restaurant recommendations. 3-5 minutes from Cahuita National Park and the beach. Plenty to do in the area, including hiking, snorkeling, and bird watching. Most mornings, we could hear howler monkeys from the property, and see other wildlife from the front porch.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful family-friendly stay near national park

We had such a beautiful time together as a family in this house with lots of space for all of us (we were 5 adults and 1 teen). The house was very clean, and the garden was lovely and well maintained. It is only a short walk to the national park entrance, and we saw lots of wildlife just in the garden as well - agoutis, toucans, capuchins, Jesus Christ lizards, and even a poison dart frog! Cahuita is a lovely and fairly quiet beach town, and we found everything to be easily within walking distance from the house. Our host was a great communicator and responded quickly to any questions/concerns, even while on holiday herself. Truly above and beyond, one of our favorite stays in Costa Rica.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W., Los Angeles

25 Nov 2023

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

Perfect stay in the Costa Rican Caribbean

Beautiful and comfortable home within walking distance to Cahuita National Park and many restaurants and surfing beaches. Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva, Cocles and Manzanillo are also a short (and relatively stress-free) drive from the house and absolutely worth visiting. Shelley quickly took care of any details that needed attention, provided useful suggestions and even found a masseuse for us who makes house calls. The setting is private and the jacuzzi was a welcome bonus. If you want peace and quiet, stay in Cahuita and drive to nearby towns. The kitchen is stocked for cooking only basic meals; check out what staples and appliances are available before making your market run.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., VA BEACH

22 Mar 2024

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Perfect Vacation Home

This is definitely the house you need for your stay in Cahuita or any neighboring town. My husband and I stayed very busy every day and what a pleasure it was to come back to this cool, comfortable, clean, spacious, open and airy home. The pictures really don't do it justice. It has everything you need for a great stay including very comfortable beds, 3 bathrooms, ample kitchenware for meal preparation, large front porch with picnic table and hot tub etc., It sits nestled among beautiful trees and flowers on a very quiet side road. The only "noise" we ever heard was that of monkeys and birds which we loved. Also, it is within walking distance to main area of Cahuita and you can get there via a nice back road (about 5-10 min) instead of the main road. It's close to so many things which makes it a perfect location. The hosts, Shelley and John are wonderful - extremely helpful - superb.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

9 Oct 2023

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

Beyond Beautiful Property!

This house fit our needs perfectly! The host is amazing as well! We had an issue, and she was extremely attentive, and corrected the issue as quickly as possible! I would not hesitate to rent from her again. Words do not do this property justice. The beds were extremely comfortable. There was plenty of storage space for clothing and the bathrooms were very modernized, with great water pressure in the showers. It had basic dishes, cups, silverware, and pots and pans. We did not rent with the intention of cooking as we wanted to experience the Costa Rican cuisine. The host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and gave us numerous suggestions on restaurants, activities and guides. A+++ property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Denis F.

9 Feb 2025

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On frôle la perfection

Endroit superbe, très belle maison, jardin superbe.Alors pourquoi pas 5 étoiles partout ?Simplement pour une alimentation en eau, particulièrement en eau chaude, insuffisant pour prendre une douche avec un débit d’eau « normal », et paspossible de prendre 2 douches simultanées. C’est peut-être un standard local.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kattia C.

8 Jan 2025

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Comodos

Me gustaría entrar más temprano, tipo 2 P. M y salir 12 mediodía.La ducha de uno de los cuartos no estaba al 100%No calentó el agua del jacuzzi.Por lo demás todo muy bien.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Diego Rodriguez

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Amenities, communication

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

8 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful stay

The home really is stunning. It is so new, clean and in a lovely location. We enjoyed waking up to howler monkeys howling as well as birds chirping. Great communication as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C., Where do you live?Louisville Ky

1 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful home

Pictures do not do this place justice. It’s gorgeous! The hardwood floors are some of the prettiest I’ve ever seen. Shelly is a terrific host. Great communication and great suggestions for dinner. Entrance to the Cahuita NP is literally a 10 minute walk into town, and can be done without getting on the busy main road. We saw monkeys almost every day we were there. Unfortunately the hot tub was not working which was a little disappointing. I wish there were more towels (bath and kitchen) and maybe some paper towels. You def want to take a beach towel if you head to the beach. The washer and dryer was very convenient. There are tons of restaurants within walking distance. Cahuita is a great little town and this house was beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

7 June 2022

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Perfect jungle house

The property was better than described. It was immaculately clean and very spacious. The location is convenient to town and the NP. After returning from Cahuita NP we watched howler monkeys play in the trees in the yard for a couple of hours. The morning we left there were agoutis in the yard. Seeing wildlife up close was absolutely amazing. Shelley was such a great host. I hope that we get to stay again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL C.

27 Oct 2021

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Spectacular

Beautiful peaceful and convenient. Property as described with attentive property owners. Loved our two night stay and will be back. Thanks so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shelley Hempsall

"So what do you want to do with the rest of your life?" Jon asked Shelley on their first date in 2016.
"One day I want to live in Costa Rica." She replied.
"Well if we get married, then one day we will."

They got married the following year, and almost a year to the day later they packed up their belongings and their chihuahua Brian and moved lock, stock and barrel to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.

They bought Casa Congo in January 2020 as a vacation rental business, but when the Covid 19 pandemic set in and all their bookings were cancelled, like many of us, they pivoted. They moved into Casa Congo, bought the lot next door and built their dream home - AND got pregnant!

Now everything is slowly returning to normal, Casa Congo is once again open for business, and baby Isla has joined the family.

What makes this property unique

Jacuzzi hot tub
Air Conditioning throughout
Situated on the edge of Cahuita National Park
Daily Howler monkey wake up call

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Main bathrrom

Master bathroom

Spaces

About this property