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Oceanfront House 'Villa Noor' - 5 Acres of Wildlife & Unspoiled Private Beach

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Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Outdoor space
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Map
Manzanillo, Limon
  • Popular LocationRefugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo2 min walk
  • Popular LocationPunta Uva Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Chiquita9 min drive
  • AirportLimon (LIO)75 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Oceanfront House 'Villa Noor' - 5 Acres of Wildlife & Unspoiled Private Beach

Located on the beautiful southeastern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica and within Gandoca-Manzanillo wildlife Refuge, Villa Noor is the perfect getaway for absolute tranquility. With its private access to a magnificent unspoiled beach, Villa Noor sits on 5 acres of tropical garden where you can find giant rainforest trees, a small creek, birds, iguanas, howler monkeys and other wildlife species.

The House:

Villa Noor has all the commodities of a modern house: Wi-Fi, smart TV (Netflix), fully equipped kitchen, hot water, etc. The property has its own private road to get to the sandy almost-deserted beach (just 100 meters - less than 5 min walk). The house has 2 floors (220m2) and can accommodate up to 12 people. On the first floor, there is three bedrooms with double size beds, two bathrooms, a spacious open living/dinning area with a couch, armchairs, a plasma TV, etc. Also, there’s a dinning area that can seat up to 12 people. The kitchen is fully equipped with a refrigerator, stoves, oven, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, pans, cutleries, chinaware, etc. On the second floor, there are 2 more bedrooms: one with queen + single bed and the other room with a double bed. There is another single bed in the hallway and a third bathroom. You will definitely enjoy the spacious chilled-out terrace with its beautiful tropical garden view, its 2 hammocks and comfortable seats.

Nearby villages and activities:

Manzanillo and Puerto Viejo are a unique Caribbean blend of local Costa Rican people, Jamaican descendants, indigenous people, worldwide expats, tourists, surfers, backpackers, etc. The atmosphere and energy in that area is very laid-back and relaxed.
Manzanillo (600m) is a small fishing village with a few restaurants, grocery shops and small boutiques. Make sure you don’t miss Manzanillo’s famous seafood restaurant: Maxi’s. Puerto Viejo (13 km) is a very chilled-out village where you will find more options for restaurants, bars, nightlife entertainments, etc. Also in Puerto Viejo: ATM’s, drugstores, a doctor, banks, some boutiques, bigger supermarkets.



Property manager

owner/property manager

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Beach view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cahuita

Located in Cahuita, this holiday home is on the beach. Talamanca Family Art is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and Cahuita National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Manzanillo, Limon

What's nearby

  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo - 2 min walk
  • Grand Beach - 3 min walk
  • Punta Uva Beach - 7 min drive
  • Playa Chiquita - 9 min drive
  • Playa Cocles - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nena - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Rincón Porteño - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Noa Beach Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Waves Cantina - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Dalilí - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront House 'Villa Noor' - 5 Acres of Wildlife & Unspoiled Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront House 'Villa Noor' - 5 Acres of Wildlife & Unspoiled Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront House 'Villa Noor' - 5 Acres of Wildlife & Unspoiled Private Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront House 'Villa Noor' - 5 Acres of Wildlife & Unspoiled Private Beach located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and Grand Beach. Punta Uva Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Friederike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grossartiges Dschungelhaus
Man sieht tatsächlich viele Tiere rund ums Haus, hört nachts die Brüllaffen und hat einen wilden Karibikstrand vor der Tür- und gleichzeitig ist das sehr entspannte Dorf Manzanillo direkt um die Ecke. Das Haus ist ein Traum!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dayanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PuraVIDA Wonderful Property! Una súper experiencia a estilo Costa Rica
The property is Gorgeous! Surrounded with native plants, flowers and GREAT people. The owner was always prompt on communicating and managers were friendly and humble. Definitely going back! It felt like HOME!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kailan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Noor
My family and I had a wonderful 2 week stay at Villa Noor. We chose to stay here based off of location which did not disappoint! Some of the highlights of our stay was watching the wildlife from the house (monkeys, sloths, blue morpho butterflies, birds, etc.) and then of course the beach. The house had plenty of space for my husband, myself, our 4 young kids and my mom. The house could use a little maintenance (window screens and screen doors were broken) and a good deep clean. However, I would definitely stay here again! Few things to note: the caretaker, Cindy who lives on the property, was great! She always responded promptly to my messages (she does not speak any English). There is another (small) rental property onsite so there are other people using the path to and from the beach. The path to the beach was frequently underwater so we would have to wade through it. The beach in front of the property has a strong rip tide. My kids enjoyed buggy boarding in that area but if they wanted to swim we would head down the beach towards town. There is a small grocery store within walking distance to Villa Noor which was convenient. Overall, we had an amazing stay and would go back!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfecto!
Our second stay at Villa Noor was even better than the first if you can imagine! Wonderful friends, amazing wildlife, perfect ocean breezes and waves, fun exploration everywhere we turned! Thank you for inviting us into your Pura Vida lifestyle! We can't wait to come back again! *See my original review from 2019 for specific details*
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach house
Large house. Beautiful balcony. Beautiful jungle garden. Short walk to nearly private beach. Loved exploring the area. Check out the sloth rescue nearby. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream property
This is our second time staying at Villa Noor and it lived up to everything I remembered. Excellent accommodations; comfortable, clean with all the amenities. Awesome, attentive caretaker. Excellent location in secluded Manzanillo with excellent access to the beach. Surrounded by a beautiful vibrant jungle with all the expected flora and fauna within view of the porch. From the porch we saw the resident sloth, numerous toucans, parrots, both howler and spider monkeys, as well as agouti and numerous other birds and mammals. The property even has suitable connectivity to work and Zoom remotely. 5 star rental good for a weekend or a month!
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P., SALT LAKE CITY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great private stay in the jungle!
We really loved Manzanillo and our stay at Villa Noor. The house is huge, and the location is awesome. You feel absolutely alone in the jungle yet are only 100 m or less to the beach and a short 3-minute hike from town. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle retreat with beach flare !!!
This place is huge, and very nice, it is in the jungle, lots of wildlife. We loved this place from the start. Cindy speaks no english, we speak no spanish, this was never a problem. The house is well kept, and the terrace is outstanding. There's a pathway to the beach that is speckled with crabs. My wife and I stayed here, and by gosh we had enough room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marke U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incedbible 2nd time same house
Again it was an incredible time at this house. Had some great waves and challenging rip but no worries if you have you're head on straight...even the stated poor swimmer Lucas Oil made it no problem. We spent more time on the second deck balcony this time; at night with the sweet hammocks and days between beach visits to scope wildlife; there is an incredible Tucan couple so beautiful. The absolute best and very affordable restaurant is "Mista Cook" right across the street from the driveway next to the Reggae BBQ place....and the Supermarcado right there has everything you need. The dogs again were sweet as heck...Miky especially! VRBO contact Omar has excellent response and the lady/girl house keeper is very sweet. On a scale of 1-10 this place is an easy 11 (spinal tap reference)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marke U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
To say anything incredible about this place in an understatement...period! The house is extremely well built and solid with excellent fit and finish. Massive Tiles throughout provide beautiful connectivity. Wide open floorplan just pulls folks together. The path to the beach makes this place! After traversing beaches too Puerta Viejos this was our absolute favorite. For our family of strong swimmers (big waves and rip!), nature lovers, tourist "Destination" avoiders, and folks who like to pave their own path this Joint pushed the amp up to 11 on a 10 max scale. (Spinal Tap reference there) Finally, the property manager is a real nice guy and very responsive along with the caretaker nearby who is super sweet....and did I mention the sweet dags on the compound?....if you like dags this is you're joint!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
short walk to the best beach evah!
Nice clean, well appointed house (fantastic driveway), a short walk to the nicest beach on the Atlantic. Not much more you could ask for!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa comoda y adecuada en todo sentido
Todo estuvo muy bueno perfecto para tener un espacio privado con una familia grande
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location!
The house is in a very good location in Manzanillo , just a short walk thru the forest and you'll get to the beach. You can visit Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife refuge which is at a walking distance. The property is surrounded by trees which gives privacy and also allows you to watch birds, howling monkeys and other animals . We actually saw sloths very close to the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best in Manzanillo
My wife and I stayed at Villa Noor for 3 weeks and we loved everything about it. Being in the middle of the jungle. Listening to the waves crash as we layed in bed. Having a beautiful beach to walk each day. And having the owner Omar and the caretaker Cindy always available. We we're fortunate that we had a car but there are a couple of small restaurants and grocery store within walking distance for shorter stays. We will definitely make this our top pick if we stay in the area again. Bob R.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location for a Family to Experience REAL Costa Rica!
Our time in Villa Norr was unforgettable! Everything was exactly as we hoped it would be! The people of Manzanillo were incredibly friendly and exciting to get to know. The home hosts were always available for any questions or help we needed about the property. The home itself was large and spacious, yet still Tico in feel and function. The 5-acre grounds were stunningly beautiful and the garden paths were well manicured and maintained yet the true climate of the rainforest was in tact! The animal species were so numerous: monkeys, iguanas, butterflies, hummingbirds, toucans, and even a sloth! We always felt safe in Manzanillo, but the property does have a private drive, a large gate, and two small dogs who bark when outsiders come near - so this all made for extra security when traveling with children! The ocean was so close and the beach was pristine and essentially private! We loved that we could be around local friends any time desired, but we could also find plenty of time and space to be together by ourselves as a family. The busses we extremely easy to access and very affordable. The Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge was within walking distance! Mista Cook just across the street has the friendliest and best food around! Overall we were delighted and our expectations were exceeded with our home in Manzanillo! Thank you SO much for offering this amazing place at an affordable price!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing join!!!
One of my favorite places to stay in the world. Right at the 🏖
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, perfect stay for families in Manzanillo
This property is just as described a short walk from the beach, since there is little access it is almost private. The house is in great condition and has everything you need, it is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Vlad U.

Private location, clean beach and yard
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann P.

The house is awesome. I've stayed there before and would love to stay again.
We had a wonderful experience staying here. I would love to return. We totally enjoyed having Mila with us for our time there. What a sweet well behaved pup.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Relaxing Tropical Paradice
My wife and I and a family friend spent four days relaxing at this tropical paradise after eight days of sight seeing in other parts of Costa Rica. We enjoyed our stay at Villa Noor so much it was hard to leave. This was definitely the best stop on our tour of Costa Rica. The house is perfect! If you are planning to be in the area, you definitely want to stay here. It is quiet and relaxing. The house is comfortable and well maintained. Cindy, the caretaker, is the best. The house is not air-conditioned. However, it is not needed. The house is located in the middle of the jungle very close to he beach with lots of shade. Plus, with the sea breeze, the mornings are cool and the afternoons are comfortable. One can easily sit on the upstairs deck relaxing listening to the waves crashing on the beach, the breeze in the trees and the forrest animals all day. We actually spent most of a day doing this. So relaxing! Especially, in the evenings after a day of exploring. We were never bothered by mosquitos. Howler monkeys can be heard around the house in the mornings. The best part was spending some quiet relaxing time together. Just my wife and I. The beach is only a minute walk on a maintained path and is very private. Mia, a small dog, is super sweet. We asked Cindy to let her off her leash as we have dogs. We had a lot of fun with her on the beach. Manzanillo is a five minute walk down the beach or a couple minutes by car for groceries of restaurants. Puerto Viejo is 15-20 minutes away. If you want to snorkel on the reef or tour the Manzanillo Wildlife Preserve call Abel Bustamonte, 8895-7394. He is across the street from the entrance to the property. He is excellent! We are already planning our next trip to Costa Rica. Yes, a stay at Villa Noor is planned.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Fantastic house for the whole family.
Awesome spacious house, excellent location, spotless clean, private path to wonderful beach, close to the village and all amenities. Great owner, prompt communication, highly recommended... 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin A.

Großzügiges Haus im schattenspendenden Wald direkt am Traumstrand
Wir haben es schlicht genossen! viel Platz, sauber und zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Das Haus liegt mitten in der Natur mit Urwaldriesen, einem schönen Weg zum Strand, der direkt an der Grundstücksgrenze beginnt. Ein langer Sandstrand mit Schatten, toll zum Baden. Einkaufsmöglichkeit zu Fuß erreichbar. Der Nationalpark ist auch zu Fuß erreichbar und bietet einiges zu Entdecken. Das Paar, das nebenan wohnt und die Anlage in Ordnung hält ist freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Excellent location, we loved it. Great for 2 families with kids.
Overall an excellent stay and we would recommend. The location is perfect: very short walk on a cool path, and close enough to Manzanillo for occasional groceries or to eat out or visit the park. During our stay in January 2018 there was a large ocean vessel abandoned on the beach immediately in front of villa noor. The kids were fascinated and it created a nice sandbar for playing, but still a shock to discover without warning. We were sad to not have hammocks or a working dryer urine our stay. We ended up taking our humid clothes to puerto to wash/dry, which was expensive! One of our favorite parts of the stay was having the unique luxury of a near private beach combined with just enough jungle to impress: sloths, monkeys (spiDer and howler) and lots of neat birds, the location is ideal. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Alain C.

Very nice place we really enjoy our stay in the jungle.
The house is very well located in the jungle with direct acces to the beach. It would benefit a good cleaning and refresh but we enjoyed our stay very much. We saw a lot of wild animals right around the house and it was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Carolyn M., BC

great for what we wanted.
Very close to the tiny town with supplies, quiet, house big for 6 people. Only sleeps 7 max. Beach was private and a very short walk on their jungle path. Toucans visited every morning. A sloth was hanging on the tree by the house. The drive to P. Viejo is short for more action/shopping.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2017

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