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Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence!

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Pool and outdoor area
Large teak deck with ocean and jungle views!
Bale sunset and nature viewing spot!
Master upstairs bedroom with views to the whales tail national Marin park.
Abundant wildlife surrounds the residence and community.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Dominical, Puntarenas
  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Playa Dominicalito
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence!

Introducing Casa Rimba, an exclusive vacation rental in the renowned area of Escaleras, beautifully overlooking the South Pacific ocean.

Built in July 2016 Casa Rimba is simply stunning! The residence holds 5,000 square feet including 3 master bedrooms, 3.5 baths,truly a "tropical modern masterpiece" surrounded by dramatic jungle and with some of the most dramatic white water ocean views in the area, inclusive of the famous "whales tail" located just off the coast of Marino Bellana National park.

The Villa itself sits at an elevation of 720 feet above sea level accessed via a dirt road (4X4 required) The constant ocean breezes and cool air of the jungle are the origin of Casa Rimba's inspiration as it translates to "sounds of the jungle". The temperature keeps at a cool 82 degrees consistently making Casa Rimba a perfect vacation spot all year round...
Casa Rimba is conveniently located near Escaleras Village - only a 1 min drive or a nice jungle hike. Escaleras Village has a great Market, Spa, Coffee Shop, and outstanding restaurant with beautiful jungle views.

The gated electronic entryway leads into Ka Noare, an exclusive development of estate homes with many amenities. The actual entrance to the Casa Rimba estate consists of majestic steel door with beautiful stone carvings and water feature which leads into a grand opening fountain entrance. Th entrance opens onto the open living room and kitchen all extending to an expansive deck and 360 degree elevated infinity pool surrounded by jungle and ocean views.

This jungle estate combines indoor/outdoor living, all blended together in a unique way that enhances the natural surroundings, all while maintaining a superior level of comfort. The open floor plan consists of state of the art kitchen with Hafele hardware and quartzite counter tops and stainless steel GE profile appliances. All sinks and facets are kohler. A large cascading quartzite island with prep sink and gas cook top makes cooking at ease while enjoying the beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean over infinity pool! Local food, fresh catch and fruits are available for delivery OR you can make a quick run into town and pick up locally grown groceries for supper for the more adventurous type.

The living area has a large TV with Sonos connected ceiling speakers throughout common areas.

Casa Rimba opens to an outdoor patio area complete with teak decks and travertine stone, rattan lounge chairs with sumbrela material and very comfortable sitting area. As well as an outdoor kitchen with built in four burner gas grill, outdoor beverage center and prep sink, all complemented with a rattan table that comfortably seats six. This area truly is amazing! Our guests have stayed at Casa Rimba for weeks or months solely basking in the comfort of this great outdoor area.

The 32' long 360 degree infinity edge "Bali stone" pool is large enough to swim laps in and is both children and seniors friendly. The view from the pool that is overlooking the ocean with Marino Ballena National park is awe inspiring. A must see to believe.

Each bedroom has a private bathroom with teak platforms and high flow rain and spray shower. Also, with walk in closets and teak king size beds with pillow top mattresses, split central A/C super quiet. A full unobstructed ocean and jungle views from 3 master bedrooms with generous walk in closets. The showers make you feel as if outside yet private and enclosed. You can opens up to bring the jungle and ocean breezes in, and can be closed and locked for privacy and security.

The surrounding jungle canopy is alive with both howler and white faced monkeys, vibrant colored Toucan birds, sloths, iguanas and parrots.

You will find many things to do here in Costa Rica! We will assist you with setting up jungle tours, white water rafting, canopy tours, horse back excursions (with lunch) that guide you to surreal swimming holes and gorgeous water falls, whale/dolphin watching (in their natural habitat), spa services, private chef, grocery deliveries and much, more to ensure that your stay at Casa Rimba is absolutely perfect!

Treat your family and friends to this beautiful location today....your enjoyment of paradise is closer than you ever imagined!

Hope to see you soon! Pura Vida!

Joe & Lisa Lykes
Casa Rimba.
Dominical Escaleras Costa Rica.

Property manager

Evan Lykes

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ballena

Located in Ballena, this holiday home is by the sea. Marino Ballena National Park and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Dominical, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Playa Dominicalito - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Playa Dominical - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 18 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 22 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria La Fogata - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Scala - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sibu - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Playa Dominicalito and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hacienda Baru and Playa Dominical. Playa Hermosa and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

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

Gorgeous Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home. What a beautiful house and great area. This place was over the top nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Family holiday Dominical

We had a wonderful family holiday at Casa Rimba in Dominical. The house and surroundings are stunning. We enjoyed sitting outside overlooking the beautiful jungle and ocean. We saw toucans and blue butterflies, and heard the howler monkeys in the mornings. The house is between Dominical and Uvita and close to beautiful beaches. The road up to the house is a bit disconcerting at first but you do get used to it. A 4x4 is definitely needed. We really enjoyed our time in this gorgeous house and area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

Visually stunning home, nonetheless comfortable to live and relax in. So many lovely spots, indoors and out, to enjoy the company of friends and family while watching and listening to nature. Amazing sunsets over the Pacific. Views for miles! We saw two species of monkeys, many different birds - including parrots and toucans, a coati, and an iguana all from the property. The local area is rich with amenities and activities, but we had trouble tearing ourselves away from this beautiful home with its sweeping views of jungle and ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pierre T.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful location.

The owner was very responsive to any questions. The internet is finicky and requires rebooting several times a day. Three almost identical bedrooms with only one bathtub, but the bathtub is really cool outside. Unfortunately it rained heavily almost every day, and it’s the “dry season” but even in the rain a really special place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A piece of paradise in the jungle

Despite a less than stellar check-in we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is simply spectacular in many respects, location, design, appointments, views, privacy. As long as you realize that the house is at the end of a very steep and winding mountain dirt road, and sits in the middle of the jungle and don't mind the large insect population, you are truly in a piece of paradise. We did not share the effusive opinion of previous tenants about the house manager who seemed at best uninterested, but this did not impact our enjoyment of this truly special house.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Birds, monkeys and a phenomenal home!

Evan was very easy to work with booking the home and Leif took care of our every need. Casa Rimba exceeded our expectations! It was very well equipped and the beds were really comfortable. The design of the home is simply beautiful and took every advantage of the gorgeous views. We loved the location so close to Dominical and Uvita, with great restaurants close by. The home is directly in the rain forest and only a 5 minute drive up the hill. We have stayed at other homes in that area that were two to three times as far up the hill which makes leaving and returning a process! There is also a state of art workout facility that you can walk to which was so nice to have close by. The wildlife we saw so close to the house was unbelievable, we would awaken to howler monkeys and have coffee watching them and at least 7 toucans and dozens of other birds flying around us all while enjoying the views of the Pacific Ocean behind them! I cannot say enough how wonderful this home and location are!! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Q., Have lived in Portland for the last 25 years.

Exceptional house and setting

We had an outstanding time in Costa Rica and much of this was due to the the remarkable home and exotic surroundings. The home was convenient to beaches, national parks and restaurants. Kudos to Property Manager Leif Bernhardt, daughter Alexa and wife Karol for their attention. Lots of precious memories, many of which are due to the magnificent home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

lisa p.

Stunning, even better than the pictures!

Our family of 4 spent 4 nights and loved every minute of it, wished we could have stayed longer. The views and the pool were like nothing we've ever experienced. The house was spotless and brand new, Leif was a pleasure to deal with and answered our endless questions. There were so many cool spots to explore within a 10 minute drive when we weren't simply enjoying the house. The howler monkeys were a highlight each morning. The chefs service that brought dinner was a nice touch too. Would highly recommend and hope to return for another visit. sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benoit B.

Just a perfect WoW!!!

This house is more then amazing. We were 3 couples un paradise. 2 wonderfull room with glass showers and a fantastique Master suite on the second Floor. All includs were quality and nothing was missing. The patio, the pool even the exterior Light were wonderfull and gave the place an amazing ambiance at night. It is well localed in the jungle between Dominical and Uvita. We are sorry We only had 4 nights. We will for sure be back for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Fantastic

What a wonderful home in the middle of the rain forest with beautiful ocean views. Monkeys, pigs, and beautiful birds and butterflies entertained us during the day. Leif, Karol, Patricia and the kids took great care of us especially with the two catered delicious meals in the evening. You can't miss with this casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Outstanding, ultra relaxing home in the rain forest.

This home exceeds expectations in its comfort and design. The pool is just the right size for a comfortable dip on a warm afternoon. The kitchen will meet all your needs with the latest appliances and is well equipped. The outdoor bbq area is perfect with the gas grill and small fridge. Loved the deck area for viewing wildlife in the rain forest. Leif was on hand for any request and made sure we had all we needed for a fantastic trip. I highly recommend this home for a perfect Costa Rica vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mateo H.

Absolutely amazing home!

Leif and Karol were the greatest hosts and went far above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that we had a beautiful visit in their gorgeous home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Taj Mahal of Costa Rica

Been going to Costa Rica for 13 years have stayed in eight different homes .this is by far the most beautiful ,perfectly set and luxuriously architectured self contained home we ever stayed in.... the four-sided infinity pool is amazing. And it's minutes from the beach major shopping and a major town...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John C. D.

AWESOME

Magnificent home in the middle of the jungle. Cocktails by the pool overlooking the Pacific ocean watching the sun set, Priceless. A beautiful house with all the modern amenities close to all the cool activities. Our host Leif was great and made sure we had all we needed. Well worth renting.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie L.

Stop shopping. This is the best. By far.

This is our last night at Casa Rimba. If you are shopping around, stop right here. We have booked many homes around the world but none like this one. It is stunning and as others say, pictures don't do it justice. It is new and comfortable, stunningly designed (by the owners) and offers views that are memorable. You are embraced by the jungle with Howler Monkeys and Toucans while swimming in the infinity pool. Leif is an amazing host and recommended the best acitivities such as zip lining and horseback riding to the Nuyaca Falls (a must do). Hopefully the house does not sale and we can be back next year. We envy the next renters. Enjoy as must as we did!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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amazing house

We spent 7 amazing day here. The house is meet every claim. The luxury meet the nature middle in the jungle. The view is amazing, especially from the pool, you can see the whole jungle and also the see. everything was incredible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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amazing house

We spent 7 amazing day here. The house is meet every claim. The luxury meet the nature middle in the jungle. The view is amazing, especially from the pool, you can see the whole jungle and also the see. everything was incredible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Wow !!! Amazing property !! Views are spectacular,

An architectural masterpiece! Views, amenities, pool, oh my God! If you don't try this You have missed Costa Rica at its finest !!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Do I dare say the pictures of this palace don't even do it justice? Let's start with the owner is nothing short or amazing. Lived his whole life in the area and know EVERYTHING about it. You will NOT find this level of knowledge at any resort or concierge service. So 5+ Stars for that. Second the REAL reason one chooses this dream location "the home". Well hard to wipe the smile off your face after you step foot in this ONE OF A KIND. Appointed perfectly with everything one could need and views to die for and location is amazing. This place is VERY worth the price of admission and trust me worth treating yourself to. Simple put PERFECT!!!!! I really don't have much to say sine this place left me literally speechless, except by far the best place I have ever step foot into. A MUST EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!

About the host

Hosted by Evan Lykes

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Local Property Manager:
Leif and Karol Bernhardt call Dominical their home with their two beautiful children. With a lifetime of experience in Costa Rica, we are happy to provide guests with insider local information and tips on making the most out of your time in Costa Rica and make your experience here at Casa Rimba unforgettable!

Why they chose this property

Casa Rimba is set within a private community, where serenity and tranquility abound. The home has state of the art design focused on the enjoyment of the surrounding natural beauty and ocean views. The access is only a few minutes from the highway, providing you a practical location for daily enjoyment of the area!

Languages:

English, Spanish