OceanView-Beach 300yds-Comfort in the Rainforest !

Description from the owner

CASA DAKINI sleeps 2-4 and is an ideally located, high-quality, comfortable home, built in late 2005 - fully equipped and with gorgeous views of the Caribbean and surrounding rainforest - just a short 300 yard walk downhill to the fabulous beaches of Punta Uva and the Caribe Sur.

There are several stores and restaurants within a half mile for all your basic needs, and seven kilometers away the nightlife and amenities of the buzzy little town of Puerto Viejo.

Five kilometers in the other direction at the end of the road closest to the Panama border, is the sleepy and colorful fishing village of Manzanillo.

Private, tranquil,... secure and set in an acre of lush landscaping, the property is situated 200 feet above beach level, enjoying refreshing breezes, delightful views, and the gentle sound of the ocean. Innovatively designed, ecologically appropriate to the area the house is light and airy yet built for strength and the tropical climate, featuring many architectural details, and warmly decorated with Spanish tile and French stucco.

If you are planning a stay of one month or more and your group is larger than 4, we have a second cottage, EL NIDO, available on the property, with 2 bedrooms/full kitchen/bathroom built to the same high standards. For privacy and security reasons both cottages are only available in combination for same group/same time bookings - El Nido is occupied by our property manager when not in use by guests.

We are surrounded by near-virgin rainforest, and miles of exquisite beaches are a 3-4 minute walk downhill - or drive and park right next to the water at one of several spots that are nearly deserted during the week, where the sea is safe for swimming and snorkeling in the reefs just offshore. Monkeys, sloths, toucans and parrots are all regular visitors, and you will wake up each morning to the sounds of rainforest wildlife in all its glory!

The temperature in the Caribe Sur stays between 70-90 all year and, contrary to myth, rainfall is not a constant. The wettest season tends to be mid-November through mid-January and the driest mid-February to June, with usually beautiful weather in September and October when the Pacific side is rainy.*** MORE PHOTOS AND VIDEO VIA LINK BELOW!!! ***

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Amenities

CASA DAKINI, 1 Bedroom w/queen-size bed, Living room with 2 single beds doubling as sofas (see picture) ** Ocean view from all rooms & deck, 2 bathrooms with showers plus an outdoor shower, hot water throughout, washer/dryer, indoor/outdoor kitchen bar, satellite DirecTV/DVD player/movie selection, blender, coffee-maker, ** (Second cottage available for same time/same group rental only). ** Filter system for drinking water ** Sliding glass screened doors/windows, No need for mosquito nets! ** Screened insulated roofs & louvres for air flow, No need for air-conditioning! ** 110v power/US plugs, ** Backgammon, Jenga, Playing cards *

EL NIDO, ** Rainforest view from all rooms, 1 bathroom w/ wall-to-wall jungle views, large patio, 1 bedroom w/ quality queen-size bed, queen futon sofa-bed in living room ** DVD playerRead more

Additional Location Information

7 kilometers from Puerto Viejo
5 kilometers from Manzanillo

Location Type Beach, Ocean, Tropical

Additional notes from owner

Rates are all inclusive for 1-4 persons.
For bookings two weeks or longer a discount of 15% applies to the nightly rate
For bookings of one month or longer, please inquire.
Deposit required to confirm booking

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• John G
  Herndon, Virginia

  Great Return Visit!

  Left on 04/17/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  Hey Geoff,
  
  We're back. Unfortunately.
  
  Great trip. Spent a couple days in Orosi and then the bulk of the week in Punta Uva. Was surprised to see that the road to Manzanillo is paved now! It actually makes getting around a lot easier. Less dusty.
  
  The house was just as we remembered. Clean and comfortable.
  
  Overall the house and trip was fantastic!
  
  Thanks again!
  

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• Bruce
  BC, Canada

  Awesome!

  Left on 03/31/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  Hi Geoff, arrived home a few hours ago after a great 2 weeks in Costa Rica. First 6 days was at Casa Dakini which was wonderful. Really enjoyed your house, and Pascal was there to greet us with coconuts, and welcoming information.
  
  As for tips for others:
  1. The directions you provided were awesome.
  2. Can't count on renting bikes at Lucy's, never seemed to be around, but lots of places to rent bikes a few minutes away towards the north.
  3. Do the cacao tour at Caribeans (at Ohm Yoga) with Geoff and his wife; really informative and lots of fun if you like chocolate. And they even make chocolate with beans from Pascal's farm!
  4. Did a great 4 hour hike in the Manzanillo Wild Life Refuge with a great guide booked through the tourist info place in Puerto Viejo in front of Salsa Brava.
  5. Best 3 meals by far were at Jungle Love, el Refugio Grill, and Pura Gula
  6. Best cheap eats were at the Bakery, Caribeans, Veronica's (Vegan and raw food), & Pita Bonita.
  
  Thanks again! Till next time, pura vida!
  

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• Trelawnie
  Toronto, Canada

  A Great Time!

  Left on 03/14/2013 for a stay in February 2013
  
  

  Hello Geoff,
  We had a lovely time with the wildlife in and around, the property was amazing. Highlight was the chocolate tour, the jaguar sanctuary is a must especially great for children.
  
  Didn't have one bad meal.
  
  A great time had by all,
  Thank you,
  Trelawnie
  

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• Chloe
  Quebec, Canada

  A Gorgeous View!

  Left on 03/14/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  Hey Geoff,
  
  I just wanted to let you know that the house was wonderful! Everything we needed was there and Pascal was a great help, especially when our rental car died overnight! We spent a ton of time just sitting on the porch taking in the view, absolutely gorgeous. Thanks so much for such a great experience and it was a pleasure renting from you.
  
  All the best,
  
  Chloe
  

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• Kate
  Massachusetts

  perfect accomodation for our family

  Left on 09/02/2010 for a stay in July 2010
  
  

  My family of 5 (including three children ages 1 - 10) stayed in this wonderful house in Punta Uva for nearly 2 weeks. The house was clean and in excellent condition (save for a few bent screens) and we were greeted by the caretaker, Maria, who cheerfully helped us with any and all concerns throughout our stay. The kitchen is quite functional, the living room is equipped with sofas (later to become beds for children) and a t.v., the master bedroom is comfortable with views of the ocean, the porch is lovely and perfect for watching toucans, monkeys and butterflies, and the bathrooms/showers are great. We put the baby on a futon on the floor next to us (we would have brought a portable crib if we had had the room), which was fine except for my own fears of creepy crawlies. That said, some bugs do get in (including occasional scorpions - we saw three), but remember, you are in Costa Rica, and overall, the house does keep most critters out. We never had a problem with mosquitoes. The house is private and up a steep drive, but is very close to gorgeous beaches, restaurants, hiking trails, and really anything you might need. Visiting the Caribe Sur and staying in Casa Dakini were the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica.

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  Response from Geoff Lucas - 09/15/2010

  

  Geoff Lucas

  Owner

  Thanks guys - sorry about the scorpions!

• Erich
  Berlin, germany

  Relax with jungle feeling

  Left on 08/20/2010 for a stay in July 2008
  
  

  Relax with jungle feeling near by the sea. The distance for going swimming is like this: It's walkable, but mostly you decide to use the car. First you think this is a negative point of the location (at home you see yourself near the coastline under coconut trees), but in reality you find it much cooler and calmer in Casa Dakini than on the beachside. The construction of the house is simple but clever. What else do you need.
  

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• Alex
  Santa Fe

  An absolutely wonderful holiday.

  Left on 08/06/2010 for a stay in January 2008
  
  

  A beautiful and well built house with glass windows and screens. We loved the walk down to the beach and also loved the 4x4 you'll need to get up the road in the rain. We'd go again tomorrow.

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• Frank n Kate
  Charleston

  Outstanding Costa Rican Experience

  Left on 07/25/2010 for a stay in November 2009
  
  

  My wife and I have been to CR 3 times. Last year we had a at great stay at Casa Dakini in Punta Uva. We stayed there on our first trip-went Pacific in year 2, did both coasts in year 3. We enjoy the tranquility, beauty and magic of that location. The porch is awesome and we had many beers watching the darkness envelop us night after night. We love the natural fly-way for birding. It really is one of the best secret beaches in all of CR.

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• Marie Josee and Anthony
  Montreal, Canada

  Paradise in Jungle

  Left on 07/16/2010 for a stay in March 2010
  
  

  We had a fantastic experience at Casa Dakini!!
  Yes, the house is up a steep hill, however this allowed us to enjoy the flora and fauna of the jungle with a superb view of the Carribean Sea
  The house was very well equiped for cooking, the bedroom was comfortable and the covered porch area was our favorite place to watch the birds. Ana, the caretaker, was very helpful and always available to answer our questions
  We would definitely go back to this little paradise

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