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Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cabo Matapalo, Peninusla Osa, Puntarenas
  • Pan Dulce Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Playa Matapalo
    ‪51 min walk‬
  • King Louis Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House

Casa Piña is a 5-star ranking recipient of 12 Traveler's Choice Awards and 11 Excellence Awards. Recommended by Lonely Planet. Casa Pina is one of four beach houses making up the Casa Bambu resort property. (If Casa Pina is reserved for the dates you want, see the listing for Casa Bambu, Casa Sonrisa, or Casa Linda .) At Casa Pina our on-site staff is available 24/7.
Costa Rica vacation rentals: there are hundreds to choose from. Yet we are told again and again that Casa Pina and our other bamboo beach houses are exceptional. So if you're ready to take a walk on the wild side, this is the place! This Costa Rica beach rental offers nature lovers an ideal vacation. It sits on a beautiful beach, in the rainforest, on the coast of the Osa Peninsula. This unique setting lets you experience the true Costa Rica, one of the most amazing areas on earth; relax on the beach; and enjoy countless natural wonders. All this while keeping you comfortable and secure in a private rental house on the beach. At Casa Pina the ocean waves lull you to sleep and the roar of the howler monkeys awaken you to a glorious sunrise over the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf). A pristine beach is literally steps away, and the rainforest and wildlife are all around. If you love nature in all its wild beauty, this is the place for you.

After visiting vacation rentals around the country, Lonely Planet's Costa Rica recommends Casa Pina as a place to stay. Men's Journal touts Casa Pina in its review of Costa Rica vacation homes in its vacation guide cover story How to Rent a Dream House Anywhere: Your Own Private Resort. It says: “For the jungle experience, visit the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica’s wild southern appendage. Its few paved roads lead to tiny fishing villages, like Cabo Matapalo, where you’ll find unspoiled beaches and rental houses like Casa Pina on a plot of pristine rainforest teeming with monkeys.” The Denver Post Travel section featured Casa Pina in an article about Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula and Matapalo. The Fine Living Channel included Casa Pina in its program Around the World in Eighty Houses, which focused on remarkable vacation houses throughout the world, including Casa Pina. The Sunday Post of Scotland, an international publication, featured an article by a Casa Pina guest about her vacation with us.

Our Costa Rica beach house rentals offer:

A perfect location: right on a gorgeous beach (and near several others), with a spectacular view, in the rainforest, surrounded by abundant wildlife and scenery.
A handcrafted, clean and safe vacation rental home, from which to enjoy your fantastic surroundings.
Many activities for the whole family.
Three other bamboo rentals, equally wonderful.
When natives of Costa Rica greet each other, they often say “Pura Vida,” or pure life. When you visit Casa Pina, you’ll truly understand what this means

Property manager

Kirk Ulbricht
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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 allowed: in designated areas

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Puerto Jiménez

Puerto Jiménez is home to this holiday home. Puerto Jimenez Pier and Golfito Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corcovado National Park and Corcovado National Park Office.
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Cabo Matapalo, Peninusla Osa, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Pan Dulce Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • King Louis Waterfall - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Golfo Dulce - 20 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Esperanza - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House located?

Situated in Puerto Jiménez, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pan Dulce Beach, Playa Sombrero and King Louis Waterfall. Playa Matapalo is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa J.

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

Jungle Beauty!

Great stay! Super clean, everything we needed in a simple kitchen. Beds cozy. Wildlife all around, sliver of ocean view/sunrise and 3 min walk to swimming beach. Surf breaks up and down coast. Some traffic noise because of loud motorcycles & backfiring cars :), but mostly quiet after dark. Utilized William for tours & Leda for meals- both very talented. Used the walkie-talkie to communicate with office and for making reservations with Lapa Rios (birdwatching) & Encanta La Vida (dinner) Space for everyone. Wouldn't have minded another sitting (cushioned) chair in the master bedroom and lower bedrooms for private chill time. Cold showers inside and out were very welcome. Loud thunderstorms at night and howler monkeys made the stay electric and alive!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

We had a great time!

From the first day of reserving this property, Kirk and Elena were so helpful in providing information and answering our questions. They responded quickly. The property is lovely, comfortable, and safe. William is a great tour guide. The boat ride with Capt Josh was well worth the time and money. Everyone in our group had a great time and would come back again. This property is a gem, and the hosts are great people!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Azzurra D.

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

A dream!

Beautiful property, beautiful house, beautiful pleace the houses despite being made of bamboo and in contact with the salitre of the sea receive the best maintenance ever seen by William
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janay J.

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

Slice of heaven

The house was perfect for our 2-family group. The wildlife on the property is amazing--monkeys galore, exotic birds, a beautiful weasel called a tayra, an armadillo, and even a sloth. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Kirk and his manager William were both very responsive and helpful. William is very knowledgeable about the local wildlife. He took us to Corcovado, and as a special bonus, to see a rare potoo bird. Would definitely recommend for the adventurous traveler!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

great stay at Casa Bambu. Very comfortable for six adults, easy access to the beach and jungle.

Elena and Kirk made it all ver easy. Good communication in the set up and great assistance during our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Most memorable stay!

We loved staying in the Bamboo Casa Pina, everything as described and more! The abundance of monkeys, fireflies, bird life, butterflies and more! Clean and neat accommodation, great staff, (especially William the guide on our hike) informative and great attention to detail. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Awesome stay

Great property and fantastic hosts
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Great spot for a slice of old unspoiled Costa Rica. Lots of animals/birds and a buck list beach!

Outstanding location and management.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

paradise

This spot was an absolute find! My wife, 16 yr old daughter and I reserved Casa Pina for 5 days. We loved it so much we stayed another 4 days and extended our entire trip to Costa Rica by a week. Well, nothing compared to Kirks place for the true Costa Rica experience. We were warmly greeted by William, man of many talents and an excellent tour guide to Corcovado National park. There are Kayaks and boogie boards for use,it is not at all that far from Puerto Jimenez down a rather bumpy but great road. We are from the mountains of Virginia so it did not bother us at all. Kirk had a vision in the mid nineties, found 6 acres of land and planted many many trees to reintroduce local species of wildlife, scarlet Macaws and monkeys and lizards abound. You will wake to the sound of howler monkeys and we saw three of the four species of Monkeys right from the deck of the bamboo house. There are four on the property and laid out so that you are never cramped up with the other( minimal ) guests. I cannot say enough about this property and can't wait to get back. Fabulous!! Thank you Kirk and William, the Osa captured our hearts and souls

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Incredible stay, beach and jungle

Having never been to Costa Rica we didn't know what to expect. We were blown away. after a 40 or so minute drive from Puerto Jimenez past well kept ranches and glimpses of the Gulf we arrived at our Casa Pina. William the caretaker met us and let us in and described all the ins and outs of the place. It is fully run on solar. a short walk and you are at an incredible beach. We saw most every type of monkey species from the porch' big birds abound of many species. William is a perfect guide for Corcovado National park. please brush up on your Spanish as this is a Spanish speaking country and you need to know a bit to get the most out of your trip. regardless we saw two Tapir' and so much more. Kirk the owner had a vision in the mid 90s and has more than fulfilled that goal. We loved it so much we extended our stay in the country another week!!! We loved it and can't wait to get back. There is sooooo much to do and the Osa and Kirk's place have captured our heart

10/10 Excellent

vanesa b.

Great house, great view, fully at home

Thanks Kirk and William. I spent a week in casa piña and I felt at home.. super clean.. fully equipment kitchen... info about what to do.. and near a great wave... enjoy casa piña and the jungle.. thanks again♥️🏝

10/10 Excellent

Geneva R.

This house was amazing. We will be back!

Casa Piña was exactly what we had hoped for- an open air house with wildlife right in the backyard. The size was perfect for the 5 of us with a good sized kitchen, dining table, and comfortable beds. The house was very clean. The best part was the porch where we could enjoy the monkeys and birds. We also appreciated all of Kirk’s recommendations for activities, hotel in San Jose, rental car, etc . William was helpful and gave a great tour of Corcovado. If you are looking to get away and enjoy quiet and nature, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Perfect House for our Osa Adventure

We just returned from a fabulous stay in Casa Pina with our family of 5 – kids ages 9, 8, and 4. This looks like the first review for this house but you can actually find others under ‘Casa Bambu’ here and TripAdvisor. The location is absolutely beautiful with the perfect combination of jungle and beach. Our favorite part of the house was the open air living room and that's where we spent most of our time. We really enjoyed watching all the wildlife at Casa Pina from our front deck/living room. Casa Pina seems to be situated right on a main corridor for the monkeys so we were able to see many of them travel across throughout the day and take huge leaps from tree to tree. During our stay, we saw most of the wildlife not from our hikes but from our own home including scarlet macaws…my boys loved the iguana, bats, and hermit crabs too. One of our favorite parts was the sounds of the jungle…we woke up to the sounds of howler monkeys, birds, and waves and went to bed with frogs, cicadas, and (of course) waves. I think that is what I missed the most my first morning back at our house in California. I had planned on having the ladies cook for us each night but after a bit in Costa Rica, my boys begged me to cook some of the dishes we eat at home. I cook a lot so it was fun for me to get hands on and experience cooking in the jungle. But after 3 days of cooking, I think I appreciated the ladies even more. I was surprised that as soon as the meal was set on the table, dishes were already done and kitchen was spotless! That allowed lots of extra time on those nights for reading, playing cards, etc. The kitchen had everything we needed. Kirk helped us arrange tours including horseback ride with waterfall & tree climb, dolphin boat tour, and Osa Palmas canopy tour. We loved them all but the horseback ride with the highlight of our Costa Rica trip for my kids. We were glad we rented a car because we had more flexibility to explore the area, go back to the store once, and try local restaurants. We had a wonderful time and hope we can make it back to Casa Pina one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Kirk Ulbricht

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Twenty-seven years ago, while visiting friends on the Osa Peninsula, Kirk found his heaven. He bought six acres of overgrown cow pasture by the Golfo Dulce, cleared it of brambles and weeds, and began to transform it. With neighbors, they planted 1,000 trees (now part of the monkey trail) and built Casa Bambu with the help of local friends. Kirk completed a second bamboo house, Casa Linda, in September, 2002; a third, Casa Piña, in August, 2003; and a fourth, Casa Sonrisa, in December, 2007. All the houses are solar-powered with artesian wells, beautiful tropical yards and on a pristine beach.
Back in the U.S. Kirk has been a 'green' builder and home designer in Austin, TX. His houses are ultra efficient - utilizing passive solar techniques, proper siting and other applications that conserve energy while providing comfortable shelter. His heart, however, is in Costa Rica, where he relishes life in the rainforest and can fulfill his lifelong love of the sea.

What makes this property unique

Unique pristine wilderness on a gorgeous unspoiled surfing/swimming beach with wildlife all around.
World-famous birdwatching, ocean kayaking, rainforest tours, on foot or horseback (including world-famous Corcovado National Park), Golfo Dulce boat tours, wildlife sanctuary tours, pristine beaches, Puerto Jimenez is a 30 minute drive and offers several banks, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, and grocery stores, We can set you up with great guides, as well as lodgings in San Jose and in-country travel.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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