Title: Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34700000/34699100/34699086/8a1ba9a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34700000/34699100/34699086/146e5b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34700000/34699100/34699086/57726f13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34700000/34699100/34699086/0734840e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34700000/34699100/34699086/d082254b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. This vacation home is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Ocean view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife Surrounded by the beach, the jungle, the river and the mangrove, Punta Preciosa benefits from a unique situation allowing to discover, on site, the extraordinary natural riches of the Osa Peninsula (One of the regions in the world where biodiversity is the bigger). A TOTAL IMMERSION IN A "CONCENTRATE" OF COSTA RICA Punta Preciosa is located in the best preserved and most captivating region of Costa Rica, presented by the National geographic as "The Most Intense biologically Place on Earth". The house is located in the heart of the Refugio de Vida Silvestre Preciosa Platanares, between the jungle, the mangrove and the Golfo Dulce, i.e. 4 different eco-systems ... (There are only two houses in this protected area). The house offers a fabulous panoramic view, from the terraces and the bedrooms (and even from your bed), on the beach, the Golfo Dulce, the jungle and the tropical garden. The terraces, the beach and the trails allow you to discover and observe, on site, exceptional flora and fauna. The location of Punta Preciosa makes it possible to offer many guided and non-guided activities, on site or in the immediate vicinity. Punta Preciosa is just 15 minutes from Puerto Jimenez and is a perfect back base for visiting the Corcovado National Park and / or many private reserves. A COMFORTABLE AND FRIENDLY BEACH HOUSE The house has three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a large terrace. It is very open to the outside and allows direct contact with nature. The rooms are protected by mosquito nets. They are clad in Cristobal wood. The furniture was made to measure by a local craftsman in "fallen wood". 1 - Almendro Room The room has a superb 180 ° view of the jungle, the beach and the Golfo Dulce. It is equipped with a KingSize bed, a small desk, a wardrobe, a bathroom (with hot water and wc) and a terrace (with armchairs and hammock). 2 - Ilan Ilan Room The room has a superb 180 ° view of the jungle, the beach and the Golfo Dulce. It is equipped with two twin beds, a small desk, a wardrobe, a bathroom (with hot water and wc) and a terrace (with armchairs and hammock). 3 - Cocoa Room The bedroom has a superb 180 ° view of the tropical garden. It is equipped with a double bed, a small desk, a bathroom (with hot water and wc). 4 - Kitchen The kitchen has a family fridge, 6-burner stove, oven, coffee machine, blender and all the equipment you need to cook and eat on site. 5 - Living room, terrace and beach. The living room is a very friendly place. It is very open to the outside. The terrace is equipped with a sofa and a table that seats 8. The house has chairs and hammocks that can be installed on the beach. You have, exclusively, the whole house (bedrooms, terraces, living room, kitchen ...) except the small apartment, completely independent, located on the ground floor, at the rear of the house in which we live. We provide maintenance and security of the house. We are very discreet. MANY ACTIVITIES ON SITE OR NEARBY, GUIDED OR NON-GUIDED The privileged location of Punta Preciosa allows you to practice many on-site guided or unguided activities. The guided activities offered are personalized and individual. They were designed with the best guides. As far as possible departures are from Punta Preciosa (kayak, horse, boat ...). We can also advise you and / or organize, for you, your hikes in the Corcovado or in private reserves. FREE ACTIVITIES ON SITE Sunrise on Golfo Dulce from the terraces or on the beach (magic moment), Discovery and observation of fauna (crocodiles, sloths, coatis, monkeys, rays, sea turtles, dolphins, whales ...), Discovery and observation of birds (red macaws in quantity, loris, toucans, hummingbirds ...), Discovery and observation of flora (jungle, mangrove ...), Night observation of bioluminescent plankton, Night patrols with volunteers responsible for protecting turtle nests, Swimming (the beach is almost deserted and ideal for swimming), Relaxing (hammocks, armchairs on the terrace or on the beach), Jogging and / or hiking on the trails or on the beach, Fishing on the beach, Dinner or picnic on the beach ... GUIDED ACTIVITIES ON SITE Discovery of the mangrove by kayak (the guide picks you up with the kayaks behind the house) Boat trip on the gulf (dolphins, pelicans, snorkeling, whales in season). (the captain picks you up on the beach by boat). Boat fishing on the gulf (the captain picks you up on the beach by boat). Horse riding on the beach GUIDED OR NON-GUIDED NEARBY ACTIVITIES Visit to Corcovado National Park / Several formulas possible Hike in the jungle in a private reserve (discovery of flora and fauna) Night hike in the jungle (discovery of flora and fauna) Canopy Tour Visit a finca (discovery of flora and chocolate making) Meetings with Guayabi or Boruca Indians, Meetings with real gold seekers Surf (famous spots including Pan Dulce and Cabo Matapalo), Sport fishing ... This is only a selection. We have many other activities to offer you VARIOUS 5 minutes by car and 10 minutes on foot: 2 bars / restaurants 20 minutes by car: Puerto Jimenez offers the life of a typical village with many bars and restaurants ... but also shops, supermarkets, post office, banks, police station, clinic, gas station, airport ... WE OFFER OUR LITTLE CORNER OF PARADISE After an exciting but stressful professional life (real estate, communication, internet, politics, commerce, etc.), we wanted to change our lives. We have chosen the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica for its exceptional natural riches, the beauty of its landscapes, its inhabitants and the implementation by institutions and the population of a policy of sustainable tourism development. After several months of research, we discovered this magical place. The one we imagined in our dreams. Today, we would like to share with you our little corner of paradise. Our desire is to offer you a unique experience in an exceptional natural setting. AN ECO-RESPONSIBLE APPROACH AND IN HARMONY WITH THE COMMUNITY We try to minimize our impact on the environment. Our energy is 100% solar. We don't have air conditioning. The furniture was made by a local craftsman with local fallen wood. The cleaning products are organic. We try to sort and recycle our waste. We replant a lot of "native" plants and trees. We set up a group to protect turtle nests on Playa Preciosa with volunteers. We regularly clean the beach and participate in many environmental protection programs ... We only work with artisans, guides, local merchants and participate in the life and animation of our adopted community. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the ocean - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Biodegradable drinking straws available - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Composting - Comprehensive recycling policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,507 square feet - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35674000/35673977/2369400c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach Cabo Matapalo - Pool - Kitchen - Laundry - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=35673977&PinnedHotelID=35673977&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80030000/80029100/80029052/e2701e3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large family home 5 min from town and 150m from beach Puerto Jiménez - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning 6.6 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=80029052&PinnedHotelID=80029052&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30450000/30443400/30443367/w888h540x0y0-4b1b0285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Oceanfront House in Cabo Matapalo with pool.Two surfboards.. 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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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Between Beach And Mangrove Between Beach and Mangrove Puerto Jimenez Between Beach and Mangrove Private vacation home Puerto Jimenez Between Beach and Mangrove Private vacation home Between Beach Mangrove Tussen Strand en Mangrove ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C8.53080%2C-83.28614&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kSJno0i2lRStqi_bagFRCpFrjvM=) Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas #### What's nearby - Platanares Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km #### Getting around - Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Driza - ‬17 min drive - ‪Cafetería y Heladería Monka - ‬20 min drive - ‪Soda Collectivos - ‬19 min drive - ‪Marisquería Corcovado - ‬18 min drive - ‪Hotel y Restaurante Carolina - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife located? > Nestled on the beach, this Puerto Jiménez vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Platanares Beach and Precious Turtles of Osa. Preciosa Beach and Puerto Jiménez Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beach house. Swimming & Wildlife Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy F. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Precious time in paradise What a marvelous time we had immersed in the open life between this beautiful beach and wild mangrove river. The host went above and beyond to arrange our desired trips kayaking, exploring Corcovado, enjoying the Gulf, massages, birding, and suggesting options for food experiences. He even suggested the shuttle from San Jose and the hotel to use there as well. Know that Punta Preciosa is remote. It is wild. It is 25 minutes by taxi to town, so come prepared with food and your desired beverages. Three restaurants are within walking distance. The beach is empty and perfect for swimming. The birding is spectacular. ##### Mindy F. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Teresa L. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location Beautiful out of the way location. The downstairs is very open, letting in the breezes but also bring bug spray. The bedrooms were on the second floor and had mosquito netting on the windows, keeping the bugs out, but letting the breeze in. The beds were very comfortable. ##### Teresa L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karla W. Mar 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Location, Difficult to Get To I would say the property is as pictured and as described. The overall price for what you get is not aligned; in my opinion, this should cost much less than it does. It was also a longer drive from town than I would have preferred (see below). Here are the issues we had: 1. Not having cell phone service to get in contact on the way there. It is a 20-30 minute drive on sand/rock roads after Puerto Jimenez, with huge pot holes and divots, extremely rough on the vehicle and us as passengers. I ended up dreading any time we had to go to town for a tour/food. 2. No A/C. It states it is open air, but it was still a shock to try and sleep with only a fan in 90 degree weather 3. No curtains. Two bedrooms face the sunrise, so you can be guaranteed to be up early as the 6 am sun comes in 4. Noise. There are only mesh screens, so the macaws coming in around 5-5:30 AM (while beautiful!) are extremely noisy, dropping almonds on the tin roof and squawking right outside the rooms 5. Not alone. VRBO is meant to be your party only on the property. However, one of the hosts was always around. That was unexpected. Here were things we enjoyed: 1. Ocean. Easy walk to the ocean from the property. 2. Kitchen. We bought food at grocery store and could prepare simple things like PBJ sandwiches and drinks. 3. Turtles. Manual allowed me to help him release baby turtles on the morning of my birthday, which was really special. 4. Rooms/bathrooms. Each bedroom had a small bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. Always nice to have a cold shower in the extreme heat. ##### Karla W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a beautiful property off the beaten path. Exactly as described. Nothing better than waking up to the sounds of the jungle and the waves from the ocean. Despite being completely open to nature, the property was well kept and clean. The onsite staff kept to himself for the most part, but was very helpful when we had questions. We were visited by Scarlet Macaws daily, saw Toucans, Squirrel Mobkeys, Iguanas, and even a bioluminescent plankton on the shore. Truly a magical place and hope to return. ##### Kara Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendel S. May 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mitten in der Natur Sehr schöner und sehr ruhig gelegener Ort am Ende der Zufahrtsstrasse. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man für einen schönen Urlaub braucht. Durch die offene Bauweise kommt man der Natur natürlich sehr nahe. Für uns war das ein sehr schönes Abenteuer. Wir konnten Papageien von der Terrasse aus beobachten und hatten sogar ein Tapir im Vorgarten gesehen. Das Baden im Meer ist problemlos auch für Kinder möglich. Kann ich sehr weiterempfehlen. ##### Wendel S. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly F. Jan 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### CRBs Jungle Journey Almost Glamping in a beautiful jungle house surrounded by critters and the sea. Perfect remote relaxation with all the ‘creature’ comforts. Recommend to stock up on food and some supplies before arrival n town; a few nearby small resort restaurants to eat at; one next door for lunch. Highly recommend this property to the adventurers and the recluse!! ##### Kelly F. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard I. Jan 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to get away from it all! Grounds are well kept, beach within 100 meters, macaws in the trees….what a wonderful way to enjoy the PURA VITA of Costa Rica. ##### Richard I. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022