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Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée

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Avis voyageurs

9,4 sur 10
Exceptionnel

Équipements populaires

  • Piscine
  • Animaux de compagnie admis
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Parking disponible
  • Blanchisserie
  • Cuisine

À propos du quartier

Ce lodge vous donne rendez-vous à Cahuita, plus précisément en zone rurale, face à la mer. Tombez sous le charme de la beauté naturelle des environs au détour des emblématiques Plage Punta Uva et Parc National de Cahuita, ou accordez-vous un après-midi de détente aux célèbres Art Familial Talamanca et Jardin Botanique de Finca La Isla. Participez aux balades à la découverte de la faune et aux séances d'observation des oiseaux proposés dans les environs afin d'admirer la faune majestueuse de la région. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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Carte
Playa Chiquita, Limon

À proximité

  • Playa Cocles
    Playa Cocles
    6 min en voiture - 2.0 km
  • Petite Plage
    12 min à pied - 0.9 km
  • Plage Punta Uva
    6 min en voiture - 1.7 km
  • Centre de Sauvetage des Jaguars
    6 min en voiture - 2.0 km
  • Plage de Black Beach
    15 min en voiture - 7.3 km

Restaurants

  • Restaurante El Sol del Caribe
    6 min en voiture
  • Restaurante Selvin's
    18 min à pied
  • De Gustibus Bakery
    8 min en voiture
  • Caribeans Coffee & Chocolate
    6 min en voiture
  • Beach Break
    6 min en voiture

À propos de cet hébergement

Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée

Lodge à proximité de Plage Punta Uva
Un jardin, une aire de jeux et une laverie ne sont que quelques-uns des atouts de l'hébergement Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée. Les amateurs de sport s'en donneront à cœur joie avec les activités proposées par ce lodge : des promenades en bateau et du kayak. Offrez-vous un massage entre autres soins spa. Vous pouvez rester connecté avec le Wi-Fi gratuit dans les chambres.
Autres avantages :
  • Piscine
  • Jeux, livres et équipement pour activités nautiques
  • Mobilier d'extérieur et vidéothèque
Caractéristiques des chambres
Toutes les chambres de l'hébergement Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée sont pourvues de services et équipements comme l'accès Wi-Fi à Internet gratuit, un coffre-fort et une table à manger.
Autres équipements présents dans toutes les chambres :
  • 2 salles de bains avec baignoire et douche
  • TV connectée avec chaînes par câble et lecteur de DVD
  • Porche ou lanai, éclairage extérieur et cuisine

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Services et équipements

Internet

  • Disponible dans toutes les chambres : Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Disponible dans certaines parties communes : accès à Internet

Activités

  • Aire de jeux
  • Bateau
  • Équipements de sports nautiques
  • Jeux
  • Kayak
  • Livres
  • Piscine commune
  • Vidéothèque

Commodités

  • Laverie

Services aux voyageurs

  • Service de ménage (disponibilité limitée)

Extérieur

  • Jardin
  • Mobilier d’extérieur

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibilité

  • Sol en pierre dans les parties communes

Plus

  • Espaces fumeurs prévus

Équipements de la chambre

Chambre

  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 2 salles de bain
  • Baignoire
  • Baignoire ou douche
  • Douche
  • Papier toilette
  • Savon
  • Serviettes fournies
  • Shampoing

Divertissements

  • Lecteur DVD
  • Smart TV avec chaînes par câble ou par satellite

Nourriture et boissons

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
  • Blender
  • Bouilloire électrique
  • Cafetière ou bouilloire
  • Cuisine
  • Épices
  • Four
  • Grille-pain
  • Micro-ondes
  • Plaque de cuisson
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Service assuré par un chef professionnel
  • Table à manger

Plus de services et équipements

  • Coffre-fort
  • Salle de séjour
  • Sèche-linge
  • Téléphone

Conditions

Arrivée

Arrivée : 15 h 00
Formalités d'arrivée sans contact
Âge minimum pour l'enregistrement : 18 ans

Départ

Départ avant 10 h 00
Formalités de départ sans contact

Informations concernant l’arrivée

Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
Les informations fournies par l’hébergement peuvent être traduites à l’aide d’outils de traduction automatique

Animaux domestiques

Animaux admis.
Max. 2 (jusqu’à 23 kg chacun)
Des restrictions s'appliquent ; pour plus d'informations, veuillez contacter l'hébergement au numéro figurant dans la confirmation de réservation

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

Les enfants sont admis
Note du propriétaire : not ideal for toddlers and babies,pool not fenced

Événements

Événements autorisés : réunions de famille, fêtes d'anniversaire et mariages
Upon approval. additional deposits and fees apply

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Fumeurs autorisés : dans certaines zones déterminées

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte privé (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La législation européenne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas à votre réservation, y compris le droit de rétractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation définie par l’hôte privé couvrira votre réservation.
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et événements (y compris les réunions de famille, les fêtes d'anniversaire et les mariages) sur place sont autorisés ; nombre maximum de participants : 20
Note du propriétaire : upon approval. additional deposits and fees apply
Possibilité de location à long terme
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, un détecteur de fumée, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation

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Foire aux questions

L'hébergement Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?

Oui, cet hébergement dispose d'une piscine.

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?

Oui, ce lodge accepte les animaux de compagnie (max. 2) ne dépassant pas 23 kg chacun.Des restrictions peuvent s'appliquer, veuillez contacter l'hébergement pour plus de détails.

À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?

Un parking est disponible sur place.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 15 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée ?

Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement ?

Vous rêvez d'un séjour face à la mer ? Ce lodge se trouve à moins de 2 km de Petite Plage et Plage Punta Uva.Playa Cocles est à 2,3 km de distance.

Avis

Avis sur l’hébergement Où les choses sauvages sont! Villa éclectique avec vue sur la mer, réserve et forêt tropicale préservée

9,4

Exceptionnel

8,4

Propreté

9,2

Emplacement
Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 62 avis sur 74.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 6 avis sur 74.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 2 avis sur 74.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 2 avis sur 74.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 2 avis sur 74.

Avis

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Les points forts : Propreté

Jungle retreat

Beautiful area. Great house to relax and enjoy the wild life. Great views of the forest and ocean. The gardener was an added sweet gift!! The gardens are beautiful. Excellent location to beaches and local restaurants.
Séjour de 8 nuits en avril 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Les points forts : Propreté

Jungle Paradise With Animals everywhere

Though the house was described accurately as typical Caribbean style, we were not expecting the total openness with only screens in windows. However, we are so glad we stayed there and would do it again. So much wildlife to observe from the upper open “treehouse” deck. No issues with bugs in the home, great laundry and pool area. Great hiking right out the door. Host was an excellent communicator and property was well equipped and maintained. We will remember this stay for a lifetime. It is 100% true a 4WD vehicle is needed to access the property, especially if there has been a lot of rain.
Séjour de 4 nuits en décembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., SF Bay Area

Les points forts : Propreté

Awesome Place

Great property, you do need 4 wd and the hill is a bit steep, but great views, close to everything, and Logan is awesome!
Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

Les points forts : Propreté

Rainforest hideaway

We had a good time here. The internet is definitely spotty but it seemed like the internet company was working on it down at the road so maybe it'll be better for the next guests. Lots of bugs and critters but you're in the jungle so it's to be expected. The upper room was great to spot monkeys and birds. The listing was a bit confusing in regard to the bedrooms... there's definitely only two, not three as written in part of the listing. 4x4 vehicle came in handy to get up the hill, but 2WD also made it up with a couple attempts so it's not impossible. We bought more forks for the house as there weren't enough for the 6 of us for one meal. Playa Chiquita at the bottom of the hill was beautiful and easy to access.
Séjour de 8 nuits en octobre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anya F.

Les points forts : Propreté

Jungle Paradise

Absolutely amazing! We were looking for a place that would make us feel immersed in the Costa Rican lifestyle- and this place was everything we had hoped for and more! The pictures honestly don't even do it justice. It is right outside of town but it feels like your in your own world.The garden was massive and absolutely stunning. Solon, the gardener, was the sweetest and brought us freshly picked fruits and flowers every morning during the week. Our favorite place to hangout and watch the sunrise was the upstairs, where you could see the ocean trough the jungle with macaws, toucans, spider monkeys, howlers, and capuchins. I will say, if your not a fan of the outdoors, this isn't the place for you, as the house is open concept, which happened to b my favorite part :) 10/10 stay, I will absolutely be booking again for my next visit, which is hopefully sooner than later!
Séjour de 17 nuits en août 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia R.

Les points faibles : Propreté

Tranquil Jungle Haven: A Family Escape into Nature's Embrace

We (two adults and a 4-year-old son) spent seven nights at this accommodation and had a wonderful time. Its natural surroundings and proximity to wildlife made it a true highlight for us. The Jungle Room was undoubtedly the centerpiece of our stay. Here, we not only enjoyed our meals but also had the opportunity to observe the fascinating birdlife and admire the breathtaking views during breakfast and dinner. The pool provided a refreshing escape, especially for our four-year-old son, who made full use of it. Despite sharing the garden and pool area with long-term tenants residing in small houses on the property, we had minimal interactions and were always warmly welcomed. The well-equipped kitchen met our needs, although one should expect the occasional ant finding its way into the house. We missed having a barbecue option. The laundry room was particularly convenient. When the electricity line for the water heater was broke, the prompt response from Property Manager India was impressive. Within a few hours, we had hot water again and felt well taken care of. Additionally, Gardener Solon was extremely accommodating and, despite the language barrier, took us on an exciting tour of the rainforest on the property. Overall, our stay here was fantastic, and we recommend this accommodation.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Les points forts : Propreté

Great location

Feels like you are in a tree house in the top of the hill. Close to so many restaurants, parks, beaches, and sites of interest. Definitely needed the four wheel drive to make it up the hill but totally doable. We were rarely home because we were so busy seeing all the sites! Great location.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2023

8/10 Bien

nicole c.

Les points forts : Propreté

Immersion en nature

Il faut monter une bonne pente pour accéder à la maison mais ceci permet de vivre dans la canopee avec les oiseaux dont les toucans et les aras et même les singes hurleurs. Il y a plusieurs zones ouvertes dans la maison ce qui permet de sentir la proximité avec tous ces êtres vivants qui habitent la jungle et ce jour et nuit. On entend le roulement des vagues en bruit de fond. Nous n' avons louer aucun moyen de transport. A moins de 1 km se trouve la route principale . Un autobus fait la navette chaque heure de Limon à Manzanillo ( en passant par puerto viego et Cahuita ) à très peu de frais. Nous avons cuisiné plusieurs repas à la maison. Il y a une petite épicerie à moins de 1 km . On y retrouve des légumes et des fruit frais, le poisson est congelé mais frais. On cueille les limes sur la propriété ! Il y a plusieurs bons restaurants tout autour dans un rayon de 1 à 3 km. Ça se fait bien à pied, sinon beaucoup de taxis passent régulièrement. Attention : immersion en nature est aussi synonyme de présence de toutes sortes d' insectes , il faut les apprécier !
Séjour de 14 nuits en février 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Les points forts : Propreté

Absolutely Beautiful!

Our vacation at Cielomar was perfect! The grounds were beautifully kept - amazing tropical plants and trees. When we drove up, we were in awe. The house was at the top of a hill where every angle has a view! It has 3 stories, each with it's own balcony. The wildlife is endless! From our balconies and pool, we saw spider monkeys, sloths, toucans, macaws, agouti, frogs, and a hawk that hung around a lot. The house is very cabin like - don't expect to have matching towels and linens. If you want that, go stay at a crowded resort! The house has no A/C, but the fans were perfect! I even got cold at night. All appliances (stove, microwave, washer, dryer) are brand new - I'm pretty sure we were the first to use the oven! From the house, you can easily walk down the drive and to the beach. But if you prefer, there is road parking near the beach path. (We saw a family of monkeys go right over our heads while walking to the beach one afternoon!) The pool was perfect to jump into after the beach. The water was cool and crystal clear! We used the cabana and barbecue pit to grill a few nights. The location is close to wonderful, open air restaurants (We highly recommend Pura Gula! It was delicious!), groceries, and shops. Cielomar really is the perfect place! Tomas, the caretaker, is the BEST! He welcomed us even though it was late at night (Be prepared for a 4.5hr drive from the San Jose airport. It's worth the drive...TRUST ME!). He is super knowledgeable about the area. He talked to us about the wildlife, beaches, restaurants, and even took my son fishing one afternoon! Our stay was made even more enjoyable by having him around! We will be back!
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2021

2/10 Horrible

Patricia A.

Les points faibles : Propreté

WARNING!!! DON'T MUST READ.

The pictures of this place are great. However, WARNNG, home is in high warning disrepair. This home via Ex-Husband was amazed that is was rented out as it hadn't been in a long time nor anyone taking care of it! The home was filthy, floors covered in dust and dead bugs, beds unmade and mattresses really damp. Trash was in various places on the floors, as if critters were living in there. The ceilings leaked lots of water and has lots of white mold, black mold and grey mold. Took so many pictures and videos. I couldn't upload the pictures or videos as the attachments are too large!!! This poor place has been let go and not taken care of in any time at least 3 years. Dangerous area in and around the property. So much rain came through that the ceilings poured, not dripping, rain water. Washing machine is too rusted that it must be replaced and clean up the black mold. All I can say, is with proof of 2 Businesses, so, warning!!!! We had the lodge below look at it and they couldn't believe it! So, I am not the only one that can attest to the facts !
Séjour de 28 nuits en juillet 2021

4/10 Médiocre

daniel s.

Not as advertised

This is a lovely house in the mountains. The view is amazing and a great location. The owner allowed us to arrive a day early without charge - which was super nice. Unfortunately the house is not well maintained and the listing is not accurate. There was no internet as advertised. We are both professionals and needed internet access. We would not have rented without internet. Also, the pool pump wasn't working - the pool was also a factor in us renting. The washer and dryer didn't work and looks like it hadn't in a long time. A lot of the screens were missing or ripped so we had a fair amount of bug issues. we contacted the owner about this and requested a partial refund but as of yet did not hear back.
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee N., Leavenworth

Les points forts : Propreté

Best wildlife viewing house!

We had a very relaxing stay there, and saw many creatures. Monkeys (lots), Mountain Cats which are of the Weasel or Martin family, Agouti's, Squirrel's, Lizards, as well as many birds (Toucans, Orependola, Blue green Macaws, as well as many smaller birds.) Overall we highly recommend this property, particularly for its exceptional wildlife viewing. exceptional wildlife
Séjour de 8 nuits en mars 2020

10/10 Excellent

jim h.

Les points forts : Propreté

A Nature Lovers Private Paradise

Absolutely beautiful location at top of steep hill. Huge trees, lots of birds and bird sounds. Lovely pool, big house. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2020

10/10 Excellent

kevanne g.

Les points forts : Propreté

Amazing stay

Property was as advertised. The location worked really well for us as it was near to beaches, bars and restaurants, but very secluded on a beautiful piece of property. We saw so much wildlife including monkeys frogs toucans parrots and multitudes of colorful butterflies and hummingbirds. We loved the open air room and several members of our group loved sleeping in the open air. Joaquin , the property manager was amazing, spending the better part of the day repairing a pool light after we mentioned our daughters loved swimming at night. We also really appreciated the groundskeeper pointing out various trails and sights on the property. Luckily we visited the nearby Jaguar Rescue Center ( which we highly recommend), as we ended up calling them later in the week to come relocate a juvenile serpent that was contentedly sunning itself adjacent to the house. All I all a great adventure and the perfect home base.
Séjour de 8 nuits en décembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jarede S., Costa Rica

Les points forts : Propreté

Magical

Green McCaws, monkeys, lizards....an abundance of wildlife. The house was wonderful. Clean, private, at the top of the hill - view and breeze were spectacular. Kerry was beyond accommodating to our crazy schedule changes. Thank you. Truly appreciate your understanding. ❤️
Séjour de 10 nuits en octobre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Les points forts : Propreté

Welcome to the Jungle!!

We loved our time here. When you wake up in the morning and walk to the top with your coffee, you realize you’re definitely not at home.. We swam in the pool daily from about 9-1 then headed to the beach after lunch till about 5.. This was our relaxing vacation and we did just that. What we saw.. Tons of Toucans, Parrots, 2 snakes, poison dart frogs, tiny red frog, lots of lizards, incredible array of spiders, insects, sloth and a pack of howler monkeys, a deer rat thing, and an exotic raccoon.. The beach is just at the bottom of the road. The pizza place to the right by Gypsea cafe (right across from beach) is yummy! It was a relaxing adventure and I’ll definitely come back one day..
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Les points forts : Propreté

Right as rain

We had the most wonderful time at Cielomar. We came as two families and found the space to be perfect for what we needed. The description provided by the owners is correct. It is a rustic, rain forest property that sits on a hill up a forest road. You definately need a four wheeled drive vehicle. The home is in good repair, but you must be okay with having bugs around, as that is the nature of the rainforest. Not a day went by without finding a new type of bug somewhere on the property. The beds are comfortable, as need be, and there is laundry on the premesis. The pool was used every single day, by all of us, and was much appreciated when the weather was warm. The caretaker came quite promptly when he was asked to, but we were not too concerned with the small issues and thus did not call him very often. The location is perfect! We went to six different beaches and all were within about 15 minutes of the house. We were able to get private surf lessons in Puerto Viejo for an exceptionally reasonable price. There were iguanas, monkeys, toucans and green macaws in the trees surrounding the house everyday. There is a rescue center and a chocolate plantation, less than a 5 minute drive in either direction of the property. Numerous restaurants and shops line the streets on the way to Puerto Viejo, but don't expect a McDonald's nor anything similar. The food was great! We were able to accomplish everything that we planned to do and more on our trip. We would not only recommend this home, but we would happily return if it wasn't such a long flight from Switzerland. Thank you again Cielomar. Family Berndt and Family MacCarthy
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2019

10/10 Excellent

India M.

Enchanting mountaintop

Wow! We saw green macaws playing daily in the trees by the pool.Unbelievable site overlooking the sea and the jungle canyons.Big comfy house.
Séjour de 14 nuits en mars 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Nature Lovers Unite!

If you enjoy being off the beaten track, yet near local amenities such as restaurants, shopping, and beaches - and seek to experience a true nature immersion, this is a dream! We were enveloped in a true jungle atmosphere, while being just minutes away from the laid back culture of the surfer towns at the base of the hill. Our family spent a week here, enjoying local wildlife galore, fantastic ocean views, and a serene natural surround, complete with the amenities of home, and a bonus private pool. The staff took excellent care of us and the property. The unique design of the home with its 3rd story bird’s nest open-air lookout offered ample opportunity to share canopy-level bird watching. We witnessed the rare green macaws almost every evening at dusk. The serenade of the howler monkeys is not to be missed. Keep in mind, given the location and design of the home, you will also be greeted by a variety of friendly insects. We are nature people, so we welcomed their visits. Also, the evenings can be cool up in the breezy hillside. We enjoyed the opportunity to have a real brush with jungle flora and fauna in this fantastic location. It is a highlight of our journey!
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

Jungle immersion

What a property! It has a funky house.. a little weird to start, but really cool all in all. The real star though for us was the "jungle". Not sure if it is rainforest, or jungle... but we call it jungle. The house is at the top of the mountain, with expansive views of the ocean and valleys of jungle. We were welcomed by 3 Military Macaws... green pirate parrots. They were on the upper observation deck, and they visited often. We saw a sloth just behind the house... he hung there for a full day. We saw flocks of parrots, several different types of toucans, fireflies, and heard howler monkeys everyday. It was such an experience that we didn't leave nearly as often as we were expecting. It is a very steep hill to the house, and I would concur with the advice of renting a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We never had issues as it was dry, but between loose stones and leaves, I could see it being sketchy when wet if you only had 2 wheel drive. Puerto Viejo was very chill. I would certainly return!
Séjour de 4 nuits en février 2019

8/10 Bien

Derek T.

wildlife comes to you

Old house and facilities but your there for the surroundings.
Séjour de 6 nuits en janvier 2019

6/10 Satisfaisant

Robert P.

World Class location but some maintenance lacking

The house is located in a beautiful area in the rain forest. A lot of exotic wild life at your door step. It is a short distance to town with excellent restaurants. World class beaches are also a short distance away. Unfortunately the maintenance seems to be lacking. When we first arrived the house was without any toilet paper in any of the bathrooms. Some room lights through out the house are burned out. At a minimum I expect at least toilet paper to be available and lights to work. The pool was dirty the care taker had to put in a large amount of chlorine to clear the water. The WIFI was not functional (I had been assured this was working by the owner) although a couple of days after we arrived a new WIFI router was installed. As you drive down the driveway there is a heap of bagged garbage that was sitting there the whole time. The roof has a leak above one of the skylights I could see where someone tried to put a plastic sheet over the skylight but it had partially blown off. Fortunately it was the dry season so it only rained lightly a couple of days. There are also a couple of houses being built close to the vacation rental. Some construction noise was heard. The folks building the homes cut through the driveway in back of house to get to their place. They are quite friendly people and I had no problem with their presence but some vacationers may object. We left behind some toilet paper and dish soap (also lacking) for the next visitor. Beautiful house and great location but needs better maintenance.
Séjour de 6 nuits en janvier 2019

10/10 Excellent

ADRIA G., ATLANTA

Loved our stay at Cielomar!

I highly recommend this property if you are traveling to this part of the country. I had never been to Costa Rica and selected Cielomar based on the pictures and reviews. After getting familiar with the area, I was even more pleased with the choice as the house is .5 mile up a hill and away from the more populated areas, but still a short walk down to the main road, beaches, restaurants, etc. It felt like a separate experience to be at the house, literally in the rainforest, with all the wildlife that can be experienced right outside. You can hear and see the ocean waves crashing in down below. We shuttled in from San Jose. I think it should be mentioned that the drive in, which is clocked by Interbus Caribe at about 4 hours took more like 6.5 hours due to traffic in between San Jose and Limon, but the shuttle back to San Jose was close to 4 so I guess that just depends. I was glad we stayed a full week because that minor hassle faded as we had plenty of time to get comfortable and explore the area once there. It was definitely worth it. We rented a small SUV in Puerto Viejo and that worked fine to see the surrounding area and get up and down the hill with supplies. The home itself is very comfortable and the views and sounds from all three floors are spectacular. I really liked being able to look out at the beautiful jungle view even while showering! The dryer was key to comfort as well as bathing suits/clothes will take forever to dry on their own. The pool really added to the experience as you can swim, float, get refreshed and watch the monkeys, toucans and macaws. Don't miss out on the primo local coffee and chocolate! I loved brewing the coffee with the ancient Costa Rican "sock method". I'm pretty sure that's not the official name! Joaquin was the caretaker, and he helped us up and down the hill with our luggage upon arrival and departure and checked in regularly to make sure all was bueno. Consistent with other reviews, the internet did not work at the house, but we did not care and even our young adult children said they appreciated the break. It really does add to the relaxation and you can easily get internet at any of the restaurants at the base of the hill. Speaking of the restaurants...incredibly delicious and diverse options in both directions. All in all LOVED it.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deidra P., Grass Valley, CA

Peaceful Jungle Paradise

What a fabulous time we had. Can't wait to return! Visiting a rain forest jungle was a new type of vacation for us and this one did not disappoint. (We actually only saw rain briefly on two different days.) We flew in to the San Jose Airport, a 4-ish hour drive from CieloMar. The scenic route was beautiful and we enjoyed the drive. You will need a GPS to get out of San Jose, it's extremely confusing. Spend the dough, get a 4WD w/ GPS, so worth it. The driveway to the house would have been a challenge in a 2WD car. We got a diesel Toyota Fortuner and never needed to buy fuel until we were ready to leave after 10 days, and we drove a lot! The house was as described, if not better. Being disconnected from daily news, phones and social media was heavenly. We really rely on customer reviews so I want to be honest here. This place is not for sissies. It's a jungle and jungles come with some humidity and things that crawl. We absolutely loved it. A girly girl would probably struggle here. If you're addicted to social media and need to be "connected" all the time, I won't suggest you stay elsewhere. I will suggest you give it a rest, stay in this beautiful place and take it all in. The world can wait. It's to be experienced, especially heard. The howler monkeys, the parrots, toucans and even the lizards serenade you. I was asked what our favorite part of the trip was. We snorkeled, took boats out fishing with locals, went on jungle walks, saw sloths and monkeys right on the property, hiked to a waterfall, rode horses on the beach, swam daily, ate a lot of great food...yet, my answer was, "just listening". It never grew old, the sounds are amazing. Save your pennies, treat yourself. Even though it's considered to be an undeveloped country, it's not inexpensive. We've already started saving for our next visit. Our favorite space was the upper level at the house. We ate breakfast there and most dinners, too. It was like being in a tree fort. A really nice tree fort :) I was very concerned about mosquitoes and I'm happy to report that I saw about 4 the whole time we were there. With the breeze coming up the hill from the sea, we kept the doors open and the fresh air flowing through the house. The house is earthy and rustic, exactly what we were hoping for! We were greeted upon arrival and given a tour and all of the local numbers of the maintenance people, should we need them for anything. It was an effortless stay. Thanks Kerry!
Séjour de 9 nuits en septembre 2018

2/10 Horrible

April M.

Only good in pictures

Our stay is what happens when the owner lets go of a beloved caretaker and the property goes to crap. A house in the jungle needs consistent maintenance and a caretaker who is present. All we got from the "caretaker" was a note and she never contacted to check up on anything. The WiFi didnt' work, nor did the SIM card that was provided as that was not compatible with our phones. There was a hole in the screen in the kitchen which we reported was never fixed. I cleaned the pool daily, with the net, as there was an inordinate amount of sediment in the pool. The pillows were moldy and we could only use one shower in the house as the other one was not clean. The shade on the top floor of the house were broken and as a result there was leakage on the floor below. Additionally, the skylight in the bedroom was leaking, so it was raining in the room. As a result, we needed to spend 3 nights in the hotel. This has to be the worst stay I ever had. At present time, the owner has not contacted me to reimburse for the extra monies I had to pay, since the house was not hospitable, especially during rainy season with a leak on the main floor.
Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2018