Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

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Mountain view

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Playa Chiquita, Limon

Playa Chiquita
‪11 min walk‬
Playa Cocles
‪3 min drive‬
Punta Uva Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.)
‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Experience serenity in our mountain view home, surrounded by a beautiful garden and private pool. Equipped with BBQ and full kitchen, this house can accommodate 10 people with 4 bedrooms and 2 sofa beds. Enjoy fast fiber optic connectivity, but keep in mind that a 4x4 vehicle is recommended to comfortably access this mountain gem.
Enjoy wonderful views of the jungle and the sea from the upstairs terrace, or a glass of wine on the deck near the pool.
Your perfect escape awaits you in this private paradise!

Property manager

Paula Buffile & Emma Gallardo

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Checkin 15:00-21:00

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Late check-in fee: USD 30

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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

Located in Cahuita, this villa is near the beach. Talamanca Family Art is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park.

Playa Chiquita, Limon

What's nearby

Playa Chiquita - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Playa Cocles - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Punta Uva Beach - 14 min drive - 2.0 km
Black Beach - 20 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Nena - ‬3 min drive
‪Salsa Brava - ‬7 min drive
‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬7 min drive
‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬7 min drive
‪Noa Beach Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita Tucan. Ocean view from the jungle located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach. Playa Cocles is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

9.2

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Andy L.

26 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lost a day and 1/2 of vacation time

House is beautiful but not functional. Host or manager (it was never clear who we were dealing with) did not know the road leading up to the house was blocked. We spent 3 hours trying to find the place in the dark, up steep jungle roads. We contacted the "host" indicating we could not find the house. It took 3 hours before they finally agreed to meet us and show us where it was. At that point, it was clear the road was blocked with rebar and boulders which she removed right in front of us. They wanted us to park at the main road and walk to the house during the day. We had three children under the age of 5 and one 70 yr old woman! .We had no water on two different days. Could not take showers. Could not use the pool. Pool was green and murky. Could not see the bottom in the deep end. Eventually, they relocated us to 2 separate properties on the main road with concrete hard beds and high traffic noise and a swimming pool the size of two bathtubs. Not exactly our jungle get away. We had to fight for that. It was a terrible experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kels V.

15 Jan 2025

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

Casita Tucan

We had the most incredible stay at Casita Tucan. Starting with the check in process- so smooth and the hosts were extremely accommodating letting us leave our luggage in the main office before check in so we could go explore. Staying in this house is an experience unlike anywhere else. You are quite literally in the jungle. The house was surrounded by sloths (a mom and baby), tons of capuchin monkeys, and the best was being woken up by the howler monkeys at 5am. Puerto viejo is such a fun little town, the beaches are stunning. Casita Tucan had a brand new redone kitchen and deck boards. The hosts were extremely responsive and resolved any issues very fast. Would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristoffer U.

29 Mar 2024

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

Cosy house for family with friends

Had a wonderful stay at the house. Nice surroundings. Loved the pool, the pool table and the big open terrace.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ute H.

21 Mar 2024

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

A really good location in the jungle with slothes, aras, agutis...

We really enjoyed our stay in the awesome location. Waking up by the monkeys roar we liked swimming in the pool, and listening to the gorgeous sounds especially in the morning. It is not really easy to find. The steep way starts at a little supermarket in green and orange on the right. The road up starts flat but immediately becomes very steep.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anne B.

20 Jan 2024

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

Casita Tucan

It was truly wonderful experience . 2 things that Need improvement . Just giving Waze to us was not enough . The first group found the place because it was day time , but the group 2 came at night and could not find us . We had to go back out . Google is accurate but not exact at times . Also someone could welcome the group . We need to figure out everything by ourselves . Maybe check on for towels and how to get rid off the garbage or recycling . If there is a care taker maybe he could come and check. We had to request things every other day . However it was a great experience

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

5 Jan 2024

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

Alan

Spectacular location great facilities close to beach and attractions. Fantastic pool and lots of wild life.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Beth M.

12 July 2023

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

Hope to be back!

This space is amazing. A short walk down to a market, restaurants, and shopping. The hill up and back is definitely steep! Daily the howler monkeys came and hung out in the trees by the house and we got to see a plethora of nature including the dart frog, a sloth, agouti, and a ton of different bird varieties! Bring binoculars! Rooms were comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking tools, etc. The property manager was communicative, responded and addressed concerns quickly! The location is very private and peaceful. There are a few things I would have liked to have known before going. The photos of the house are slightly outdated especially the pool table which has multiple rips in the fabric. While we were there multiple individuals came and went from the house including the pool service which comes three times a week, the maid, and someone to collect the trash. Arriving we had a little difficulty finding the location with phone service being spotty and wasn't sure which was the correct gate but this really could have been an us problem as I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere else. When you get in the house there are about 12 keys and it was annoying figuring out which key went with which lock and they were not labeled correctly. For example twin was the front gate. There are no cooking staples except oil, sugar, and pepper. The pool was cloudy. No wash clothes or toiletries other than hand soap. I would still highly recommend and hope to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha D.

12 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for Punta Uva beaches

Great house for a stay at the beach! Designed around indoor-outdoor living, with ample outdoor spaces spread across two floors. All the windows are screens (no glass!) with shutters that can be secured against weather or when you leave for the day. The open design means very little sound privacy. If howler monkeys aren't your idea of an alarm clock, bring ear plugs! Saw sloth, iguana, toucans, parrots, frogs, lizards & pacas from the veranda. The house is situated up a steep hill. This ensures a steady breeze and no bugs; it also means that you are 0.3miles from the main road, with 0.1m of that being a very steep incline. Two access paths to the beach are nearby (total from house to beach is 0.5mile). The beach is beyond gorgeous with great snorkeling as well as sandy swimming areas. From the deck you can see the horizon where the sea meets sky through the trees, but not the beach itself. The bedrooms have comfortable beds and plenty of storage. The bathrooms had a generous supply of towels, including beach towels, but showers had 'ecolodge' pressure (limited to protect the supply since the house relies on water tank). The kitchen was fine for breakfasts and lunches. When we had an issue - no coffee maker! - the managers were very quick to fix it. They were always responded to questions promptly. The only down side was access: a single set of 7+ unlabeled keys. They did not to offer 24 hour advance arrival info; I only got the lock box code a few hours before arrival!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malve P.

5 Apr 2023

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

An Incredible Experience

My partner and I spent 12 days at this house with three teenagers and it was amazing. The house and bedrooms were very spacious and clean and we enjoyed the large open porch area upstairs immensely - for playing pool, watching wildlife, doing yoga, or simply relaxing as a family. The swimming pool was well-maintained and a perfect size. We did not rent a car but walked down to the main road to rent bicycles or travel by tuktuk in the area. Yes, the hill to climb home each day is steep but the house is worth it! We found everything we wanted in the immediate area - nice restaurants, shops, groceries, beautiful beaches for swimming. Communication with the hosts (an agency representing the owner) was flawless - quick responses and very accommodating. The same agency also gave us good advice and recommendations and helped us to book tours, shuttles, and bicycles - very friendly staff! Overall, this was probably the best vacation we have ever had and we highly recommend the area and the house!

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Les W.

25 Feb 2023

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

The Great Escape

The property was as described and is ideally situated. It is pleasantly cool with great shade and allowed good night time sleeping ( we did not use the fans as there are a lot of screened windows. ) Wild life is everywhere around the property we has sloths , tucans and macaws everyday in the tree s around the propert and because of the elevation you were eyeball to eyeball. Would recommend

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

24 Jan 2023

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

Hilltop Jungle House

Great property if you're looking for good proximity to Puerto Viejo but prefer a more quiet location. House was very clean, pool cleaned regularly, maid service once a week. Kitchen fully equipped. Bathrooms stocked with plenty of towels. Lots of wildlife surrounding the property...sloths, green macaws, agoutis, iguanas. Communication with property manager was always quick and easy. They put us in touch with a private chef service which we used for one evening. Carolina the chef was great! Overall great experience. Hill to the house is steep but worth it for the views and privacy. Definitely requires a 4x4 vehicle or motorcycle

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne R., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

7 Jan 2023

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

Jungle house rental does not disappoint

My husband and I and our 2 children and their families rented this house for two weeks over the holidays. It was a wonderful experience. There were howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys and parrots and toucans and lizards and a sloth on the property. It was amazing. The space was plentiful. 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and a large outdoor area around the pool and a kitchen and outdoor grill to cook amazing seafood meals. We liked the proximity to all the different beaches and the corner store was very handy. We rented 4x4 quads and toured everywhere. The staff was pleasant and the check in and out was easy. A true Costa Rican experience getting woken at 5:00 am every morning by the howler monkeys. The open air concept and breezes at night were very cooling. This place did not disappoint.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

silke m.

22 Oct 2022

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

Ein wunderbares Haus für die Erkundung der karibischen Seite Costa Ricas

Das Haus liegt erhöhnt und fussnah zum traumhaften Strand Playa Chiquita. Der letzte Anstieg ist schon sehr steil und bei nassen Straßen wäre schon ein 4x4 Auto von Vorteil. Freunde haben es jedoch auch mit nem normalen Antrieb geschafft. Das Haus ist wie beschrieben. An manchen Stellen etwas in die Jahre gekommen, was uns jedoch nicht weiter gestört hat. Pool, Lage und Wildlife drumherum haben das mehr als ausgeglichen. Es war ein Vergnügen den Affen, Tucanen und sämtliches anderes Getier zu beobachten. Drumherum gibt es leckere Restaurants, Riffs zum Schnorcheln, kleine Läden und unterschiedliche Angebote für Touren. Wir haben zwei tolle und sehr entspannte Wochen in diesem Haus verbracht und können es empfehlen. Der Kontakt und der Service rundet das Paket ab.

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly s.

7 July 2022

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

House with views

Beautiful house with plenty of space and private pool. Perfect size and space for 6 adults. Saw lots of wildlife around the property including two sloths and monkeys. Very steep hill up to the property so be prepared but worth it for the amazing views including sea veiw

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

25 Apr 2022

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

Villa Toucan

Amazing set in the jungle lovely pool with sea view in the distance. Villa is very comfortable. Whilst there we saw Parrots, Monkeys, Toucans and a sloth. It is a steep walk/drive up and down but totally worth it! Really close to the amazing beaches and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

15 Apr 2022

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

The property was very nice and clean.

Definitely need 4 wheel drive to get to property which we were aware of. No washer and dryer at the property with limited towels which was challenging since we were there multiple days, but we found a laundry facility in town.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

27 Mar 2022

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

Jungle paradise

We had a fantastic experience at Casa Tucan. The photos don’t do the place justice. It is much brighter and open than the photos make it seem. There is also an ocean view from the pool which, surprisingly, is not highlighted. Communication was as easy an experience as I’ve had with Vrbo. A couple of things to note. Guests don’t have access to the laundry machine but the cleaning person will do laundry mid week. Also, to be clear, this is not a sterile, five-star resort. It is a beautiful home located in a jungle in a more rural part of the country. There is definitely a rustic feel to the place and lots of multi – legged creatures around. Having said that, we were all surprised by how few mosquitoes and other biting insects we encountered. Plus, the location lens itself to early morning sightings of macaws, howler monkeys, and toucans. Overall a great experience and would be thrilled to stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 Mar 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Hard to find but worth it

The location of this property can't be beat - it is literally a jungle in your yard. There are sloths, toucans and macaws on a daily basis. The house itself can use a bit of repair ie.floor boards and showers. Any problems we had - dirty bedding/ out of propane were handled immediately. There is no signage on the property so the pin that is sent needs to be more accurate. We had a great time and would stay again- just for the location and the animals!

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

16 Dec 2021

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

This is the place to stay on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica!!

Casita Tucan did not dissapoint. It took less than a day for the jungle to get use to our presence. This place comes alive!! Howler monkeys not too far off, spider monkeys off the deck, toucans, parrots parakeets, and many more reside just outside the door. The views are amazing!! I read some posts about the road into this place, this is to be expected when booking a view in the jungle and should not be your deciding factor. We opted for the in-home chef for a birthday dinner of 10 people. Our chef Jerry was amazing!! His Caribbean dishes were spectacular and his passion for cooking was second to none!! We will definitley stay here again in the future!! Pura Vida🤙

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

9 Dec 2021

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

Awesome Jungle Setting -

We completely enjoyed the place - it was really awesome - they stressed having a 4X$ to get there, not bad but yes, you should - the only thing which was a problem was even with WAZE and GPS the house was hard to locate and took us an hour and a half even with the realtor - there just needs to be REAL SIGNAGE -

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

18 Oct 2021

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

We loved it!

Absolutely beautiful location. We loved the jungle experience and all the wildlife. The house was clean and comfortable. The decks were our favorite place to hang and watch monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and tucans. The property manager was very helpful and available anytime with a quick response. There is a small store at the bottom of the hill with a variety of products and fresh produce. The beach was a 10 to 15 minute walk from the house. I would recommend the house to anyone and hope to get to go back to it someday!

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yana F.

21 June 2021

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

Casita tucán 😍🇨🇷

The property is exactly as advertised . I loved the house and the whole experience. Pros: roomy beautiful house with true outdoor living. You are immersed in nature. Animals spotted on property include Howler monkey troupe, tucans, green macaws, iguanas, a red eyed tree frog, agouti with baby, squirrels, vultures, parrots. Great outdoor deck with hammocks and pool table, fully equipped kitchen and each bedroom has small private bath and shower. There is a small gourmet grocery store just down the hill and several bigger stores a short drive away. Loved the peaceful neighborhood and the vicinity to so many picturesque, clean, un crowded beaches. Easy to find great places to eat nearby too and Shawanda lodge helped us with booking a tour with pick up at their place. There is a private pool which was great after a long day at the beach. So many instagrammable vistas! Kitchen had coffee , sugar, salt , cooking oil , vinegar and was fully equipped. It was fairly easy to communicate with the property manager via what’s app. Cons: you really do need that 4 wheel drive vehicle. The driveway is very steep. It is a bit of a walk down to Playa Chiquita and most days we brought the car and parked closer to whichever beach we were visiting. There is a driveway gate that jammed at times and it was a bit of a production every time we wanted to drive in or out. This would not be a good choice with people with physical disabilities as the driveway and steps are very steep. There is no AC which is actually OK. With fans and a cross breeze it is cool enough to sleep or hang out . The enclosed bedrooms all have screens and the shutters have to be kept open to cool off the space. The downside of this is that windows are open. If you want to sleep in late, bring ear plugs. The howler monkeys are very loud and the 1st few nights were camped right outside the house, there are also many noisy birds and on a couple occasions noisy human neighbors with construction noise from down the hill and a small party next door . The bathrooms were adequate but had only hand soap, no shampoo or conditioner so pack your own. Not a big deal but good to know. The other big downside is no access to the washer and dryer which were in a locked laundry room.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice location with Toucans , Monkeys bring binoculars for the Macaws !

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jason P.

22 Mar 2020

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

Amazing vacation

We had an amazing time at this home. Very unique lay out. Lots of wildlife all around the house. We rented a 4x4. Definitely need a vehicle if staying here. Roughly a 6 hour drive from the airport depending on traffic. Beautiful drive though depending on the way you go through the mountains. Not a good location for those with limited mobility. We did a lot of walking the first 2 days from the house into the near by towns. Once we figured out where we wanted to go we drive around aa little more the rest of the week. Most people would likely want to drive a lot more than we did during their stay here. You definitely need google maps/GPS to get there and back from the airport. No road signs in most places. We used our international roaming for the days we were driving to/from airport. Wifi at the house was great. Propery managers were absolutely amazing. We had a few small issues with the house that were dealt with immediately. Even had a dead car battery that the property manager arranged to have someone come boost the car for us. Amazing customer service.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

10 Mar 2020

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

So much wildlife!

We really enjoyed this property, we could watch the monkeys and toucans from the pool! Green parrots came through every evening and we woke up to howler monkeys every morning. I even saw a black and green poison dart frog in the garden! Nice central location. This house is up a very steep hill (be careful if it is wet, it can be slippery) but this means it is not nearly as hot and humid as it is closer to the ocean and you get wonderful breezes. It was very hot when we visited but we were always comfortable . Having your own pool to cool off is great.You are close enough to walk to several restaurants, the Playa Chiquita beach and a very well stocked little grocery store at the bottom of the hill. The managers responded incredibly promptly to any questions or concerns through WhatsApp and arranged our transportation home at the end of our trip. The property does need some small maintenance here and there but nothing that impacted our enjoyment.at all!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

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English, Spanish

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