Title: Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach ![On the beach - Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach (Cabo Matapalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35674000/35673977/2369400c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach (Cabo Matapalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35674000/35673977/9ea0abac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach (Cabo Matapalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35674000/35673977/d2cd4ea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach (Cabo Matapalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35674000/35673977/e017bb07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets - Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach (Cabo Matapalo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35680000/35674000/35673977/0d5aa46a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a tropical coastline, Casa Verde offers an open-air beach house experience with ocean views and lush rainforests. Unwind in the private pool, explore the landscaped grounds or stroll down to the beach just steps away. With nearby opportunities for fishing, hiking and jungle zip-lining, this retreat is perfect for nature lovers. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 64300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Laundry room - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach Casa Verde Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Find yourself in paradise at this two-story, open-air beach house. Enjoy ocean views in one direction and tropical rain forests in the other, all viewable from inside and outside this cozy getaway. This elevated, contemporary wood home features a wraparound, furnished lanai, a private, spring-fed pool, landscaped grounds, and easy beach access just steps away. A 4x4 vehicle is necessary all year round. Make sure to bring your food and groceries, no stores or supermarkets close to this area. This home produces its own electricity from solar-powered panels and stores excess power in batteries located at the home. What's nearby: This region offers fishing, hiking, cycling, jungle zip-lining, and white water rafting. Walk out to the King Louis Waterfall just steps from this resort or head out on a guided jungle expedition to get up close to native wildlife including monkeys, anteaters, and macaws. Everyone can soak up the sun on some of the local beaches while the experienced surfers in your party can challenge the turbulent waters along the toe of the Osa Peninsula's boot. And for delicious meals, be sure to visit restaurant ENCANTA LA VIDA, located just a little over two miles up the coast. Things to know: Beachfront property A 4x4 vehicle is necessary all year round Full kitchen (no dishwasher) Laundry service for an additional fee Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 4,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Bungalow Beachfront | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11441100/11441039/771a6d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Leona Eco Lodge Puerto Jiménez - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=11441039&PinnedHotelID=11441039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6890000/6882500/6882446/11ae1a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Iguana Lodge Beach Resort Puerto Jiménez - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Dog Friendly Waterfront House Tropical Waterfront Home w/ Full Kitchen & Walk Beach House Tropical Waterfront Home House Tropical Waterfront Home w/ Full Kitchen & Walk Beach Dog-friendly Waterfront Home w/ Full Kitchen & Walk Beach House Dog-friendly Waterfront Home House Dog-friendly Waterfront Home w/ Full Kitchen & Walk Beach 22827 ## About the area Located in Puerto Jiménez, this holiday home is on the beach. Corcovado National Park and Corcovado National Park Office reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Precious Turtles of Osa and Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Puerto Jiménez travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez.dx601081) [View more Holiday homes in Puerto Jiménez](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601081-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C8.38222%2C-83.28438&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MucNWVtSTTRxb9tibKKU3QvYQ30=) Cabo Matapalo, Pu ### What's nearby - King Louis Waterfall 1 min drive \- 0.0 miles ### Getting around - Puerto Jiménez (PJM) 55 min drive ### Restaurants - Buena Esperanza 10 min drive - Martina’s Bar & Restaurant 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach? ### Where is Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront home w/ a full kitchen & private pool - walk to beach Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica G. 5 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place The house we rented exceeded our expectations in terms of confort and location. The staff was absolutely wonderful, very helpful, welcoming and available. If your are looking for something remote combining jungle and beach you are at the right place. ##### Jessica G. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie F. 14 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place at the end of the world. The road was very challenging but worth the drive. This open air home was immaculate! It was perfectly equipped with incredible cookware, fabulous bathrooms and the roar of the sea. We were prepped to keep all food in a convenient lockable pantry so the monkeys would not steal anything. The monkeys tried but we were prepared. The comfortable beds were screened with overhead fans. Perfect! ##### Debbie F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allasen C. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Slice of Paradise Casa verde is the perfect jungle house on the beach. Capuchin monkeys and scarlet macaws are your neighbors and you are immersed in the rainforest wildlife. Amazing coffee was provided. I would recommend this home to everyone except i don't want it to be booked up next time i visit! It takes about 30 minutes off the main road in a 4x4 but it is well worth the journey. Incredible home, wish i was still there! ##### Allasen C. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon C. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remote & wonderful We had an great stay at this beautiful cottage near Corcovado National Park! The location is stunning, and the adventure begins with the 4x4 road—it’s part of the experience and well worth it. The house is clean, well-equipped, and thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience.Joel was a fantastic host, even going out of his way to pick up a few items for us from Puerto Jiménez—so appreciated! After a day of exploring, the pool was perfect for a refreshing dip, and the Green Egg BBQ made grilling easy since town is a bit of a trek.The nearby Playa Pan Dulce was a highlight, where we swam daily while watching monkeys swing through the trees. We also spotted Agoutis, Macaws, and even an anteater!Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a wild, beautiful, and peaceful getaway. Thanks, Joel! ##### Jon C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam T. 26 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location, lovely staff We had a great stay at Cabo Matapalo. The house is great and right on the water. The staff were very helpful with everything we needed. Definitely recommend. ##### Adam T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Theresa L. 3 Aug 2025 #### Casa Verde We had a great time at Casa Verde! Beautiful location and our co-host was great. We cooked our meals and appreciated the nicer pots and pans that were available to use. It's certainly not for everyone... no a/c and lots of humidity on the floors and things just stay a little wet in general. We had a great time! ##### Theresa L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### June L. 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Step Into Nature So grateful to have had the opportunity to stay at the end of the road of Matapalo. Quiet, Beautiful. Delightful. ##### June L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua C. 7 Jan 2020 #### Casa Verde is SUPERB! Casa Verde was amazing! We had a great time exploring the Osa Peninsula and Gulfo Dulce. We spent 4 nights there and wish we were still there. From the house you can walk along the shoreline, explore tide pools, hike to waterfalls and through jungle teaming with wildlife. Every day we were entertained by monkeys and macaws and every night we were lulled to sleep by the sounds of the surf. Carlos is an excellent host, friendly, helpful, and always available. ##### Joshua C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Sabine K. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Ein Traum Die Anfahrt ist sehr beschwerlich und ein SUV muss sein, da das Auto auf der steinigen schon fast felsigen Zufahrt aufsetzt. Die Loction ist wunderschön und näher kann man nicht am Meer wohnen. Sehr viele Tiere auch schon auf dem Weg dahin. Die Betreuung vor Ort war super! Dankeschön an die ganze Familie😀 ##### Sabine K. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lyne & Daniel L. 27 Mar 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Communication #### Again and again Nice spot,, friendly staff ,, muy hermoso lugar ,, empleados muy agradable, très bel endroit employé très dévoué. Pas d’internet par chance que nous avions un plan B The internet was not working No teníamos servicio de internet para suerte tuvimos un plan B ##### Lyne & Daniel L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gaye S. 19 Jul 2021 #### Gaye The end of the road seaside location is divine. The large open air design gave everyone room to spread out. Kitchen well equipped and want we needed the caretaker, Joella, provided quickly. He was so polite, helpful and caring. We really appreciated him. A good place for birdwatching, finding waterfalls and watching monstrous waves crash on the beach endlessly ##### Gaye S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sue b. 10 Feb 2020 #### Beautiful tropical paradise Nice rustic treehouse surrounded by wildlife and on the ocean. Bring food, ice, and flashlights. Loved our stay! ##### sue b. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### sue b. 5 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful tropical treehouse Great peaceful place to be. Right on the beach, with wildlife all around. Rocky beach so no swimming but a small refreshing pool. Open house, no AC but fans available, can get warm at night with no breeze. Road in was rustic and bumpy, bring in food and ice. The house lights are weak so bring flashlights or a lantern. Carlos is very helpful and available. Nice experience! ##### sue b. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Terri G. 11 Dec 2019 #### Wonderful location What a beautiful location! The house was clean and Carlos was very helpful and right there if we needed anything! Such a great guy! Only 2 suggestions if you stay here. Bring flashlights, the house is pretty dark at night! Bring lots of ice, there is nowhere nearby to buy it! Would definitely stay here again! ##### Terri G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erick B. 11 Dec 2019 #### Amazing Beautiful, tranquil, sea breeze, beach. Wonderful place. ##### Erick B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott T. 9 Nov 2019 #### paradiso The best place on earth. 2nd time there. Carlos is pura vida! ##### Scott T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott T. 9 Oct 2019 #### End of the Road What a great place to stay at the end of the road. Everything was as advertised and we had a great stay! ##### Scott T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel .. 25 Mar 2019 #### This is the paradies on earth! A wonderful open house right on the beach and in the middle of the... This is the paradies on earth! A wonderful open house right on the beach and in the middle of the jungle. The housekeepers are very friendly and helpful. You definitly need a 4WD to get there. Good surf is near by and we saw alot of animals. ##### Daniel .. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Logan .. 25 Dec 2018 #### Great place at the end of the road. Right on one of the best surfs around and beautiful water. If... Great place at the end of the road. Right on one of the best surfs around and beautiful water. If you’re looking to disconnect and unplug, this is the place! Would definitely enjoy staying here again. ##### Logan .. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah .. 25 Dec 2018 #### Casa Verde is a must do if you're visiting the Osa Peninsula. The house is beautiful and the loc... Casa Verde is a must do if you're visiting the Osa Peninsula. The house is beautiful and the location right on the beach is stunning. We had an amazing holiday, saw so much wildlife right on the doorstep and got all of the help we needed from Carlos who was never far away. We'll definitely be back! Screen reader support enabled. ##### Deborah .. ---