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The River Dream House

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Exterior
Terrace
Kitchen
Living room
Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Manzanillo, Limon Province
  • Grand Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Punta Uva Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Playa Chiquita
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)
    ‪92 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The River Dream House

The River Dream House consists of two floors (surface 120 m² / 1292 ft²) and features three bedrooms: two downstairs with A/C and one upstairs. The downstairs bedrooms with A/C do not have mosquito nets inside, since they are already equipped with glass windows. The other beds upstairs have mosquito nets. All three bedrooms have king beds that can be changed for two single beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with shower and toilet. The bedrooms can be locked, but the rest of this Manzanillo vacation rental house is open space.

Amenities:
*Air Conditioning in downstairs bedrooms
*Fully equipped kitchen
*Hot-water shower
*Terrace with hammock & rocking chairs
*Patio with BBQ
*Safety box

Extras:
*Free 25mb Fiber Optic WiFi!
*Free complimentary bottle of red wine
*Free fresh filtered drinking water
*Free parking space
*Free laundry and cleaning service

Price includes double occupancy. Additional guests are $15 per night.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Checkin 14:00-23:45

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 in a rural area. Sixaola Bridge is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park.
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Manzanillo, Limon Province

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nena - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cool and Calm - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Noa Beach Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪El Rincón Porteño - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Dream House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The River Dream House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River Dream House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The River Dream House located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Grand Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Punta Uva Beach. Playa Chiquita and Playa Cocles are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Congo Bongo's River Dream House

The River Dream House is in a beautiful setting right in the middle of the rainforest, with easy access to the beach and town. The staff were all so welcoming and answered any questions we had regarding the area. We would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Absolutely Amazing

Staff are wonderful, wildlife amazing. I have been coming to Costa Rica for over 18 years and will only stay at the Congo Bongo. If you love nature and wildlife, its the most amazing place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

River dream house

Beautiful location. We loved everything about it, except there is no hot water for showers that wasn’t mentioned and the place needs a new refrigerator as it hardly kept drinks cold nor ice frozen. As far as cleanliness, ambience, decorating, the entire ecovillage is amazing. Other than the air co ditioned rooms you are living outside which we loved! We only stayed in the air conditioned room one night because it was so comfortable sleeping in the bed with the mosquito netting. And there were no mosquitoes at all, anywhere!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Perfect place to stay

Great place to stay on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Congo Bongo is a special way to experience the rainforest, see wildlife, and relax. Loved hearing and seeing the howler monkeys making their presence known while sitting in the open air accommodations.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

For the peaceful adventurer

You are IN the jungle. Loved the seclusion, path to the beach, daily laundry service (!!!), comfy beds, views, sounds, outdoor shower, recycled art, fans helped keep the mosquitoes at bay, ac was a lovely bonus… I could go on and on. Somehow it’s even better than the pictures. 10/10
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

The perfect Costa Rican eco-experience

This was our second time staying at the River Dream House and we enjoyed it just as much, if not more, the second time. I think it helped us to relax a bit knowing what to expect, this definitely isn't a resort atmosphere with pools and swim-up bars, which is exactly what we love about spending a portion of our trip here. We love that the River Dream House has the gorgeous open living area upstairs, and has the 2 bedrooms with AC for more comfortable nights. The property and walk to the beach are gorgeous, and we love walking to Manzanillo for food. Manzanillo is the end of the road in the Caribe Sur region and we love the vibes of the area. We plan to always include a stay at the Congo Bongo River Dream House when we visit Costa Rica. Thanks for adding so much to our experience visiting Costa Rica! We initially wanted to try a different house at the Congo Bongo, but we are wimps and strongly prefer having AC in at least 2 rooms so we can sleep and dry out a bit. Not really something to improve per se, but if there were other options with multiple rooms with AC we would welcome trying another house, though we really love the River Dream House.
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Highly recommend!

So glad we stayed here. The house is beautiful, the location is perfect. Walking through the jungle to come out to a deserted beach each morning was amazing. Everyone was very nice and helpful from doing our laundry to arranging a last minute jungle hike. About a 15 minute walk into the small town of Manzanillo. Congo Bongo is by far the best place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Boris

We had an amazing time

Warm welcome from Marisol. House very clean. Perfect location in the jungle. Monkeys, Aras and Sloths directly at our house. Wonderful way to the beach. Nothing
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10/10 Excellent

Adrián

Precioso!

Las casas rodeadas de naturaleza. Me encanta cómo sus dueños respetan y armonizan con la naturaleza. Es un lugar para desconectarse de lo negativo, se respira mucha paz y armonía.
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10/10 Excellent

Phenomenal Place

The grounds of this place are pure magic. It was stunningly beautiful, and gave you a true sense of the Costa Rican jungle. We loved it! Not a thing.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing experience

My 4 best friends and I stayed in the River Dream House for 4 nights. We had an incredible time! Big thank you to Ernesto and Marisol for welcoming us to property and assisting when needed. Laundry is included as well as all things necessary to cook. Woken up by monkeys every morning and a quick walk to a beautiful quiet beach. We would definitely return to Congo Bongo Bug nets over all the beds
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rene S.

Welcome to the jungle....

Very nice house on the property of Congo Bongo with nice terraces to spend the evenings outside which we really enjoyed. Everything was clean and the beach, which is about 500m away from the property very nice and great to relax and not crowded at all. The surroundings and garden were also in good shape and it is just a short drive / bike tour to Puerto Viejo... Great stay and very recommendable !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel t.

A week for 6 yrs. with a group

My wife & I have stayed w/students at Congo Bongo one week for the past 6 years. For us it is the perfect place--walking distance from town, easy access to a beautiful beach, in the jungle, custom built cottages with mini kitchens, porches and patios, flower-filled garden/grounds, complete privacy, personal/profession service. Daan will help you with any problem/need. There are many fine hotel in the area, but for us Congo Bongo is more than special. For us and our student staying there is alway a highlight of our time on the Caribbean coast. Dan and Rose Fairleigh Dickinson U. Madison, NJ
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alice C., Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Total freedom, total adventure!

We'd never been to Costa Rica before but had heard many wonderful things. We chose the Caribbean coast for the laid-back vibe & multicultural food, and it was a great choice. Daan is very helpful, and the caretakers live in a house nearby and they were great as well. They brought us another tank of water before we even asked! We stayed in the Long House. The house is beautiful and clean and even more spacious than it looks. If you go, be prepared for dragonflies or lizards to be on your walls. We thought that was a cool bonus. We sat on the hammocks and watched hummingbirds and listened to the howlers.We had grandparents and a toddler and young adults in our party, and everyone had a great time. Don't rent a car, because the roads are really bumpy and most people drive like a New York taxi driver! You should rent a bike in Puerto Viejo or Manzanillo, or ask Daan to call a taxi for you, or you can walk to Manzanillo too. But you don't need to go anywhere, because the beach and the jungle are beautiful. Only other piece of advice? Bring a good flashlight because it gets dark early, and there are no streetlights - only beautiful bright stars...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loved it once again!

Just returned from our 9 day stay at Congo Bongo's Root House. We have a 5 year old and 1 year old. Daan has made the homes very comfortable and equipped them with everything you need. Plenty of fresh, clean towels, cooking utensils, hot shower, comfortable beds. We have now stayed there twice and it is perfect for kids as well as adults. You can lounge at the house and feel completely isolated in the jungle and feel very safe. From the wrap around porch you can sit and observe humming birds, howler monkeys, lizards, parrots & much more. Walking down the pathway Daan has built to he beach is an adventure in itself. Once you arrive at the beach- it is heaven: warm blue waters and soft sand. Back from the beach, the charming outdoor shower refreshes or a hot indoor shower hits the spot. Just a short distance away are great places to eat & explore other amazing beaches- such as our favorite- Punta Uva. We hope to return again very soon. It is a true jungle vacation with the bonus of being on the most beautiful beaches in the world.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Paradise

Congo-Bongo is the place to go if you want to change the way you view your life. The houses are located among beautiful gardens just a short stroll to the beach. On the beach you will find yourself quite often the only person there. The sand and waters are the most beautiful I have seen anywhere. The owner of Congo-Bongo will help you find whatever you may be looking for in the area. The small town is filled with very friendly people and lots of music and food. I highly recommend Congo-Bongo for your escape to Paradise.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Magic Jungle Hideout

Hey, if you like to experience the good vibes of the caribbean jungle in Costa Rica and value the tranquility of a secluded place to be, here is a great option. Just don't tell it to too many people!

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