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Casa Bambu, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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On the beach
On the beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81201 sq ft

Popular amenities

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    DryerDryer
  • Washer
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  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Cabo Matapalo, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPan Dulce Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKing Louis Waterfall9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Matapalo10 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Generally positive experience. The house was not as isolated as we anticipated. In fact there was a fair amount of traff...
Bradley D.
Jan 6, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Bambu, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Concierge services, a garden and barbecues are available at this holiday home. The holiday home features a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. Added amenities include 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. Limited housekeeping is available.
Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Kirk Ulbricht

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1201 sq ft (112 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: We are in a wildlife protection area.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Bambu Bamboo Rainforest Beach House
Casa Bambu 8 Traveler's Choice Awards Bamboo Beach House
Casa Bambu, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House Puerto Jimenez
Casa Bambu Choice Awards 8 de Voyageurs Bamboo Beach House
Casa Bambu, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House Private vacation home

About the area

Puerto Jiménez

Located in Puerto Jiménez, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Fortunato Atencio Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Pan Dulce Beach - 3 min walk
  • King Louis Waterfall - 9 min drive
  • Playa Matapalo - 10 min drive
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 19 min drive
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Esperanza - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Bambu, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House located?

This family-friendly Puerto Jiménez holiday home is located on the beach, just steps away from Osa Peninsula and Pan Dulce Beach. Playa Sombrero and King Louis Waterfall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle Living
Generally positive experience. The house was not as isolated as we anticipated. In fact there was a fair amount of traffic on the rough road behind. Lots of bird life - especially macaws. And lots of monkeys. The beach is not really a swimming beach because of the rocky bottom, but Matapalo beach is only about a 25 minute walk away. We stayed three nights, which was enough. The house has the basics. I’m surprised they don’t provide some basic cooking ingredients, such as cooking oil and seasonings. Pretty certain these items get left by previous guests like ourselves. A small nit, but the seating in the two sitting areas isn’t very comfortable The heat and humidity (in January) was a bit oppressive, especially at night without AC. Take some cash if you want to eat in the nearby restaurant; they don’t accept cards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just the right number of conveniences.
Casa Bambu delivered as advertised. My Wife our two boys ages 10 and 12 enjoyed the remote location of this house. We have been to Costa Rica several times; however, this was our first visit to the Osa, and it did not disappoint. Elena made planning the trip effortless providing information for everything from hotel suggestions for our overnight in San Jose, the rental car in Puerto Jimenez, all the possible adventures in the area and even booked all of the reservations for us. Our boat tour with Josh and Antonio was our boys favorite adventure with horse riding as a close second. The house had everything we needed for our family to prepare meals and live very comfortable for the seven days we were there. Upon arrival we were quickly greeted by William who is a true joy to be around and was always available with endless amounts of information and recommendations. Our family really enjoyed our 8-hour tour of the Corcovado National Park with him. We also took the girls up on the recommendation to have them prepare dinner one night and as other reviewers have commented you cannot help but be impressed with the quality, presentation, and amount of food they put on the table with what you have available. They are truly magicians! The open-air stile of the house is amazing and really immerses you in the surrounding jungle. We had mornings with Howler monkeys as alarms, hummingbirds and Aguti to watch while drinking our coffee. Afternoons with Macaws and naps with troops of howler and spider monkeys napping in the trees around us. At night we fell asleep to the large surf crashing on the beach out front, and at times it was so loud that I had to check to make sure that it had not come up over the rocks and under the house. Both of our boys also really enjoyed their surf lesson with Pollo as we were fortunate to have had overhead waves for our entire stay. Our whole family was sad when it was time to leave such a wonderful Oais and hope that Osa will be able to keep its unspoiled nature for eternity.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in Matapalo!
We loved our 5 nights in this beautiful house in Cabo Matapalo. The front porch is so relaxing with such a beautiful view of the gulf. We saw so much wildlife just exploring around the yard and along the beach road. The fans on the beds kept sleeping at night pleasant. We had no issues with the solar power...even after a full day of heavy rain and cloud cover. The hosts are helpful and easy to communicate with. It was a long, bumpy drive from Puerto Jimenez, but so worth it when you reach the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle and Beach
Casa Bambu was a perfect home for us while on Osa. From there, we explored the beaches, walked to Martina's for the most memorable margaritas of my life, explored the forest with William, surfed with Pollo, ate and swam and did yoga at Encanta La Vida, hiked to the waterfall, saw monkeys, sloths, macaws, toucans, crabs, lizards and SO much more. Leda and Oliva cooked amazing meals for us. We were so well cared for and comfortable, it was hard to leave. Osa is a trek - it's hard to get there but it is worth it. Unforgettable. The group of people running this place are kind and present without being overbearing. Definitely recommend renting from them. Thank you all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean D., Sarasota,FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Best ever
Love this place…thank you Kirk !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanside Magic
Our ecolodge - Casa Bambu - was literally beside the Pacific and the sounds of the waves were constant, mostly soothing, but also powerful. The boys had amazing surfing, thanks to Pollo whose surfing school was located just at the bottom of the lawn. In the midst of the tropical jungle, there were also great dining experiences - at Lapa Rios and one lovely meal made by the staff. It was an overall amazing experience and we hope to get back to the Osa Peninsula again some time. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

michele o.

Liked: Cleanliness
stunningly beautiful
we are a family of 7, had a great time. the property is absolutely georgeous. we had quiet privacy, however, when needed, Kirk, elena, amd William were avaialble. william is an awesome tour guide. the open air style of the house allowed a cool breeze. we saw 3 types of monkies, makaws, birds, aguti, butterflies, interesting insects, fireflies, frogs and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch Stay!!!
My wife and I, plus our 2 friends stayed at Kirk's beautiful home at the end of November. What a wonderful, amazing experience. Be aware - driving to the house requires a good sturdy car. Don't go to the Osa expecting amazing roads. You will cross a couple of streams which were about 12-18 inches at their deepest when we were there, plus some very gnarly/bumpy roads up to the house. Given that said, it's part of the experience and once you get to the house, everything is absolutely worth it. Right on the beach, very clean, very well kept, gorgeous grounds, full of nature (macaws and monkeys all around, howlers calling in the morning), it was just such a special place. You can hear the waves crashing on the beach and you feel the breeze come in through the house nearly all day. Wow. Kirk, the owner, was also such a mild mannered, kind man. He came by (he lives next door) and asked if we needed anything at all but the truth was, the house was so well appointed, there was nothing else we could possibly need. The 4 of us highly recommend Casa Bambu. Can't say enough about this place and honestly, we can't wait to come back. Thanks Kirk. You were an awesome host! Leo, Alex, David and Stephanie.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Jungle & Beach Experience
Our family loves to discover the flora & fauna of the South Pacific CR rain forest and this was the perfect place to do so - without breaking the bank! A spacious 3 bedroom, open air bamboo house on beautiful Playa Pan Dulce surrounded by macaws in almond trees and four types of monkeys up & down the beach road. We even saw an anteaters - in trees and on the ground! Can it get any better? Kirk, William, Leda et al made our Casa Bambu stay even more memorable with fishing from the beach, sea kayaking, night & waterfall hikes, delicious meals (@ only $5 pp!) and immediate responses to our many queries & an internet outage. What a unique Osa treasure is Casa Bambu! Pura vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

The real Costa Rica
I've lived in CR for almost 10 years and haven't seen a prettier area. Beautiful setting and comfortable house. Welcome to the jungle. Look forward to my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018