House in Costa Rica
7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
About this house rental
Spectacular Jungle Botanical Garden, within five minutes walk to Punta Uva beach. Casa Tres Monos (Three Monkey House) is located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, and is ideal for viewing a vast array of wildlife such as monkeys, toucans, iguanas, turtles, frogs, sloths and giant blue butterflies from the comfort of your porch hammock.
Tres Monos is a simple yet comfortable two story home made almost entirely from beautiful gleaming red Níspero wood. It has two large covered viewing decks with plenty of comfortable chairs, lounges and hammocks to enjoy the brilliant garden and warm tropical air, fragrant with the natural perfume of Ylang Ylang trees and white ginger flowers.
The beds all have Orthopedic mattresses and are dressed in deliciously luxurious bamboo sheets and pillows, surrounded by good quality mosquito netting. Plenty of plush, Eco-friendly quick dry bath towels, as well as beach towels.
Full kitchen, with refrigerator, four burner gas stove and oven, glassware, dishware, cutlery, utensils, pot, pans etc. Fresh condiments and some pantry items also provided. Drinking water is delivered weekly.
There is a curiously well stocked grocery at the end of our road where you can get most (if not all) of your supplies, including vegies, fruit, fresh fish, organic fresh eggs and chicken, as well as soda, beer, wine or even rum. We are also close to some truly fantastic restaurants.
The property is nestled by 5000 square meter riverfront, and the garden has giant tropical trees (many fruit trees as well) and tons of brightly colored flowers, all lovingly landscaped for a maximum butterfly and bird-watching experience in mind. There is also a freshwater pond that is just jumping with daily frog and turtle activity that can be easily viewed from the deck.
Over 130 species birds have been counted on property to date; including three species of toucans, several jewel colored hummingbird species, parrots, giant black hawks, and very recently, the green macaw has been successfully reintroduced into the area.
You’ll have a lovely, short 5-8 minute walk or bike ride to one of the most beautiful beaches and pristine live coral reefs in the Caribbean. Perfect for snorkeling, diving, surfing and even horse back riding.
As a guests of Casa Tres Monos, you will find bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and kayaks on site to enjoy. In fact, you can kayak right to Punta Uva beach from the property!
We are close to National Park hiking trails and local guides are easy to book. Easy to use public transportation is just 200 meters from house.
Keywords: jungle lodge, eco lodge, beach house,
river view, bird watcher lodge, Caribbean vacation, sloths, monkeys, tropical wildlife viewing, Gandaco Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Punta Uva, Puerta Viejo, Cocles, Talamanca
Tres Monos is a simple yet comfortable two story home made almost entirely from beautiful gleaming red Níspero wood. It has two large covered viewing decks with plenty of comfortable chairs, lounges and hammocks to enjoy the brilliant garden and warm tropical air, fragrant with the natural perfume of Ylang Ylang trees and white ginger flowers.
The beds all have Orthopedic mattresses and are dressed in deliciously luxurious bamboo sheets and pillows, surrounded by good quality mosquito netting. Plenty of plush, Eco-friendly quick dry bath towels, as well as beach towels.
Full kitchen, with refrigerator, four burner gas stove and oven, glassware, dishware, cutlery, utensils, pot, pans etc. Fresh condiments and some pantry items also provided. Drinking water is delivered weekly.
There is a curiously well stocked grocery at the end of our road where you can get most (if not all) of your supplies, including vegies, fruit, fresh fish, organic fresh eggs and chicken, as well as soda, beer, wine or even rum. We are also close to some truly fantastic restaurants.
The property is nestled by 5000 square meter riverfront, and the garden has giant tropical trees (many fruit trees as well) and tons of brightly colored flowers, all lovingly landscaped for a maximum butterfly and bird-watching experience in mind. There is also a freshwater pond that is just jumping with daily frog and turtle activity that can be easily viewed from the deck.
Over 130 species birds have been counted on property to date; including three species of toucans, several jewel colored hummingbird species, parrots, giant black hawks, and very recently, the green macaw has been successfully reintroduced into the area.
You’ll have a lovely, short 5-8 minute walk or bike ride to one of the most beautiful beaches and pristine live coral reefs in the Caribbean. Perfect for snorkeling, diving, surfing and even horse back riding.
As a guests of Casa Tres Monos, you will find bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and kayaks on site to enjoy. In fact, you can kayak right to Punta Uva beach from the property!
We are close to National Park hiking trails and local guides are easy to book. Easy to use public transportation is just 200 meters from house.
Keywords: jungle lodge, eco lodge, beach house,
river view, bird watcher lodge, Caribbean vacation, sloths, monkeys, tropical wildlife viewing, Gandaco Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Punta Uva, Puerta Viejo, Cocles, Talamanca
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Costa Rica
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
This was a wild setting for wild people. This would not be good for all people but we got what we wanted: a time in the jungle. I couldn't see...say...my parents...staying here but we are a youngish family that searches out adventure and we got it here.
It was a rainy rain forest setting with all types of creatures. We saw more animals at the property than the entire rest of our trip.
I marked the cleanliness as 4 star not because of the house but the jungle made for a hot wet mess of everything. Maybe 4 stars was more of a warning to be prepared for the jungle. The house was very clean when we arrived, but is not a hotel with white linen and granite counter tops. It's more like a fire-lookout station that can rented in the American West.
The house and property were the highlight of our trip.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2021
When we booked this property. We kind of knew what to expect, so we weren't surprised when it was as anticipated. This is a true jungle house it is totally open to the outside. There are 4 bedrooms that have mosquitoe nets and oscillating fans, and while we visited during the rainy season, with the fan running and the nets in place we were perfectly comfortable. In fact, a couple of evenings I got chilly. There are ceiling fans in the main living areas and once again, even with the humidity, we were comfortable and the circulation of air kept the bugs at bay. If you don't like spiders, geckos, and an occasional ant, then this place isn't for you. They're are also free raoming dogs and cats on the property, I'm sure the owner can keep them in her lot, if this is an issue for you. We were not bothered and had a little black kitty spend our whole trip with us. Probably the only downside for us was the detached bathroom. It can be a little scary in the middle of the night heading out to the toilet. While it was a slight inconvenience, we made the best of it, and kept flash lights by the bed, to be sure we could find our way. The shower was spacious and clean and the water was warm. There was water cylinders available in the kitchen and bath. The kitchen is basic, but had everything we required, including the most important coffee and several options for brewing. There were pots, pans, towels and utensils available. The wifi is a little spotty, but if you're there to unplug, it is perfect.
The highline of this property is its location. It's approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile off the road, in the middle of the forest which backs up to the nature preserve. You wake us every morning to the sound of howler monkeys, can sit on the upper or lower deck and see 3 types of monkeys ALL around you. Coming close enough for awesome pictures. The sounds of nature are all around you, birds, frogs, monkeys and much more. It was the most peaceful I've felt in my whole life, and would have been fine with just staying on one of the decks our whole trip. And, don't forget to look up for sloths toucans, and the occasional McCay. Many would call this Glamping+ .
The property is within walking distance of a small grocery, restaurants and the most pristine beaches I've been on. If you need a ride, into Puerto Viejo or Manzanillo just ask the grocery clerk to call a taxi or tuk tuk.
Over all this property was beyond our expectations. 5 stars
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2018
Monkeys and frogs in the front yard! Tracy and David are exceptional hosts. They provided plenty of towels and amenities. Cool house. Open floor plan. We'll be back!
5 / 10·Apr 2023
Very nice hosts, great house in the middle of the jungle.... you can hear the monkeys yell at night, you can see monkeys hanging around, you live directly in the jungle...but you always feel safe and cozy! What an amazing experience! Thanks, Tracy and David
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