In Cahuita, Villa CaribeƱa offers a private jungle oasis 4 minutes from the beach and the closest restaurant. Overlooking manicured gardens full of tropical flowers, you can unwind on your breeze deck and enjoy monkeys howling in the distance or spotting Iguanas climbing trees.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Entire apartment
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6151 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
The current price is AEDĀ 364
AEDĀ 364
AEDĀ 757 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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About this property
Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning!
Located in Cahuita, at Playa Grange. Air-conditioning (2 units in 2 rooms-leave door open to cool off the whole house). Nicely decorated 3 bedroom apartment, comfortable and very private. Property is 4 min walk from the beach, and the closest restaurant. The center of Cahuita and the National Park are 5min drive. The house is overlooking manicured gardens, full of tropical flowers, it is in a jungle setting where you can listen to the ocean, hear the howl of the visiting monkeys, spot Iguanas climbing the trees and a plethora of tropical birds, toucans, and sloths all from your own breeze deck. ____________________________________________________
The space: Walk upstairs and you arrive on the large covered private deck with outdoor living room, dining area and balcony styled with top quality furniture. Step inside this light and airy California style beach house to an open plan living room/ kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom with a bathtub. Each bedroom has lots of light, screens (netting) in windows, so you can get air flow. 2 rooms have air-conditioners-leave the doors opened to cool of the entire space! Property is fully fenced. Wifi password will be given to you upon arrival.
Guest access: You can use the entire upstairs (except the storage room), parking, and gardens. You do not have access to laundry room and bottom level apartment. ____________________________________________________
Spanish speaking person Alexia living on the property on the 1st level will welcome you to your stay. _____________________________________________________ Directions:
GPS coordination: 9.750513,-82.862371
From the center of Cahuita go towards Playa Grande.
You can use the beach road.
PASS Cabinas Algebra.
Go another 150 meters on the beach road and turn LEFT right pass the TENNIS COURT which is on your left side.
Stay on the unpaved road which will curve sharply to the right.
Keep on going about another 50 meters.
You will end up in front of a large metal gate.
Go through the gate to the end of the driveway.
Our house is at the very end of the road, it has a red roof and 2 floors. Bottom floor is turquoise color and the top floor is wooden. ___________________________________________________
2 public pools: Bungalow Malu-$10/day/person. Atlantida-$30/day/person.
Both 20min walk from our house/4 min drive. The entrance fees are applied towards your consumption bill at the restaurant/bar. ā---ā------------------------------------------------------------------ We provide laundry services and house cleaning while your stay, if you need it for extra fee.
Here are prices for laundry washing:
$10/load washed & dried (clients clothes). The caretaker is the only one who can operate the machines. Guests staying more then 2 nights will get sheets and towels changed every 3rd day at no charge.
Full house cleaning $90 (takes about 5-6h)-includes washing sheets and washing of towels.
Bicycles: rental places are in town.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Fenced yard
Fully-fenced
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
20 steps to reach entrance
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the sea
On a river
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 50
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock
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
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Cahuita, this apartment is on a river. Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Finca La Isla Botanical Garden and Talamanca Family Art. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Cahuita travel guide
Does Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning!?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning! on 13 April 2026 start from AEDĀ 364, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning! located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Playa Grande and Negra Beach. Playa Cahuita and Blanca Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Apartment by the Caribbean sea. 4 min walk from the beach! Air-conditioning! Reviews
Reviews
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We had a great time at this place. Clean, spacious and great views of the jungle. Also very close to the sea. Some distance to the nearest village so a car is recommended.
Beds are comfy.
Location was not where I thought.
It was a nice place but not quite what weād hoped for the end of our trip. I need to learn to read the details more thoroughly and be more precise in communicating with the host.
Michelle M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie
15 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
This villa is in a wonderful location. We saw toucans, iguanas, monkeys and lots of other wildlife from the balcony. The caretaker and owner were also very helpful and friendly. There are beautiful beaches a few minutes away and the National Park in Cahuita is lovely. You are an easy drive to Manzanillo and Punta Uva. Bananas restaurant is a short walk away and has excellent food.
This part of Costa Rica is not commercialized. This is not an
area with fancy resorts. This is an area with cabanas that are more rustic and close to nature. If you want to get a feel for living as part of the local landscape, check this place out. We had a wonderful time.
Bonnie
Verified
4/10 Poor
Derrick
29 January 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Read the small print! First look said it had a pool, whole house to yourself , washer and dryer at 20$ a load? A/C did not work, TV remote was broken, no streaming ? Place needs some TLC. Gas stove was a little scary and ran out. Water pressure was horrible (except the outdoor shower, that was good, electric power showed water in port in American I phones . You couldn't charge anything! Beach and area very nice, but a walk to town if you didn't have a car, there were bikes, but again read the small print!
Derrick
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jeanie Y.
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location, but that's about it
First, the location is great. Close to town, close walk to beach and in the jungle enough to see monkeys, sloths, crabs, agoutis, iguanas, birds, frogs and lots of insects. Caretaker and neighbors were a little loud.
Outside living area is nice. Inside area is worn and needs some attention. Needs more fans, only one standing fan and the ceiling fans were set to lowest setting so were not useful, stove wouldn't light, dishwasher but no dishwasher soap and couldn't find any at supermarkets, no soaps for kitchen or bathroom, no kitchen towels or dishcloths, no bathroom hand towels, low or no water pressure. Came back from swimming at the beach one day and caretaker was filling her swimming pool and we had no water pressure. We had to go down and turn off the water to the pool so we could take a shower.
Power was out when we arrived so had no bathroom after a full day of traveling. We were told that it happens and it's out of their control. No advice on where to go to use a bathroom or offer of any kind of refund for the messed up first night. And with the power being out, we were not able to cool down the house with the one fan.
I would not consider this a "Luxury" home. I would not stay here again.
Jeanie Y.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sheryl G.
7 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Beautiful setting but difficult to find and check in
Once we found the place we enjoyed the house & the setting. Beautiful deck with lots of birds & wildlife all around.
But checking in was made difficult by lack of communication from host. I contacted the host 2 weeks before the trip to get the location & got no response. Check in was 4pm & we still had no directions to the house. I called the phone number of the host in CA and no response. I then called VRBO and was on the phone a half hour with them trying to find us an alternative place to stay.
Thankfully our local host from where we stayed the night before helped us by finding the house. He went to the house twice for us and knocked on the door for the caretaker. No response the 1st time but finally he got a response the 2nd time.
The house is difficult to find & you need directions. There is a small sign on the beach road but two road turns away on very narrow roads & the sign is quite a distance from the house. None of the taxi drivers knew where it was & we had to explain in detail how to find it every time.
The other issue was that the house was not quiet when the caretaker, who lives below, had guests. We heard children yelling & dogs barking several days. Difficult to relax and enjoy the surroundings. There are neighbors close by also, so one late night was noisy.
The house itself is nice with lots of room. Just wish the check in had gone smoothly. I got an email from host with directions the day after check in, but that's too late.
Sheryl G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Michael F.
2 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Herrlich gelegen, aber...
Das Haus liegt abseits von Cahuita gefühlt mitten im Wald. Von der Veranda kann man sehr viele Tiere beobachten. Dadurch dass die Hausverwalterin mit ihrem Sohn im Erdgeschoss wohnt, ist es natürlich nie ganz still.
Schade ist dass im Haus viele Dinge nicht oder nicht richtig funktionierten. Der ausgelobte Gemeinschaftspool gehört zu einem Restaurant in 2,8km Luftlinie, der Geschirrspüler war kaputt, der Backofen schaltete sich ständig ab. Hinzu kamen eine sehr stark schwankende Netzspannung und ein ebenso volatiler Wasserdruck. Ich kann auch damit umgehen, dass Dusche und Wasserhahn nur kalt bleiben, möchte das aber vorher wissen. Die Hausverwalterin war zumindest bemüht die Probleme in den Griff zu bekommen. Wir haben uns entschieden eher abzureisen.
Mit der Vermieterin haben wir eine Erstattung vereinbart, die aber leider auch nicht vollstƤndig erfolgte.
Wir hatten schon mehrere Unterkünfte über diese Plattform gebucht und tolle Urlaube gehabt. Dieses Haus hier würde ich jedoch nicht wieder buchen.
The house design is great with a huge veranda and huge kitchen - Unfortunately it is badly kept and looks worn down compared to the pictures. Kitchen is dirty and full of ants! The WLAN is very weak and it was down for more than 2 days of our 4 days stay... Mobile service is also very weak (just to be be aware). Price/Value ratio is therefore not good.
I informed the owner to let better clean and recommended refurbishing the kitchen. Water pressure is another problem especially when the house keeper who lives downstairs is at home. Directions given were also not precise enough (coordinates pointing to a house before) and we had big troubles finding the place. One could fix a plate at the entrance junction and give a proper description from the beginning - I only received those by whatsApp while lost in the woods there. Too bad for such a nice house to be āabandonedā like this. I would not come again if in the area.
Nice house with an awesome outdoor living area. Just stayed one night because original booking couldnāt accommodate our dates. Oils easily have stayed whole time in this house. Weāll appointed and close to beach. With a short walk you will be standing on a sparsely populated beautiful beach. House is clean. Owner very nice. Would definitely recommend!
michael k.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
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30 August 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Schƶnes Haus in super Location, aber mangelhafte Rahmenbedingungen XY
Das Haus selbst, seine tolle Veranda und die Lage sind wunderbar. Allerdings gibt es einiges, was diesen positiven Eindruck getrübt hat: Unter Tags ist es im Haus sehr heiĆ. Die Ventilatoren (zu wenige) sind zu langsam und daher fast wirkungslos. Es gibt keine Klimaanlage, auch wenn es auf manchen der Bilder so scheint. WƤsche waschen und FahrrƤder mieten kostet extra (20$ WƤsche, 10$ pro Rad und Tag), der ausgelobte Gemeinschaftspool ist Teil einer anderen Lodge, mind. 2 km entfernt. Diverse Küchenutensilien funktionierten nicht, zumindest der Toaster wurde nach 4 Tagen ersetzt. WƤhrend unserer Abwesenheit wurden mehrfach PrivatgegenstƤnde von uns versteckt (Kopfhƶrer war plƶtzlich in Schublade, Laptop in einem Küchenregal, etc), ein Glas lag einmal zerschmettert auf dem Boden und Toilettenpapier in Fetzen im Bad. Es war also jemand im Haus, mehrfach. Unsere Sorgen wurden aber leider nicht wirklich ernst genommen. Aufgrund dieser Vorkommnisse und der erwƤhnten MƤngel kƶnnen wir einen Aufenthalt in diesem sonst sehr schƶnen Haus nicht empfehlen.
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We stayed in multiple vacation houses in Costa Rica and this was the best. It's comfortable, updated, well equipped, completely screened inside, with the most fantastic covered deck ever. We could walk to restaurants and a swimmable beach easily and even into Cahuita itself. The care taker is right downstairs and she was very helpful. It met our needs 100%. We were 4 adults and 2 kids. Note you need to purchase drinking water jugs in this part of CR.
Laurie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
wendy b.
22 August 2025
wendy b.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Denis
21 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication