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Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra

Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra

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Lush jungle in the green season with beautiful views of the Pacific.
Guest house towers over the jungle floor to offer the best views from LR/DR
View from the living room - a boat in the Pacific Ocean about two miles away
Stunning sunset viewed from the casa
Guest House living/dining room soars above the jungle floor.

Overview of Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra

4.4 out of 5 Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Paraiso, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationCallejones Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlanca Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Negra10 min drive
  • AirportTamarindo (TNO)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest house bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra

Located just minutes from some of the world's best surfing at Playa Negra and the broad beaches of Playa Junquillal, La Casa Margarita is situated in a 250-acre eco-community known as Pura Jungla. With only 40 home sites in all, Pura Jungla is an amazing refuge from the hustle and bustle of 'everyday' life. And La Casa Margarita, a three-bedroom, two-bath 3000+ sq foot tree house, offers the amenities of home in a relaxed jungle setting where howler monkeys and exotic birds are your neighbors, and yet you are close enough to all services - dining, shopping, activities and resorts - to make your stay EXACTLY what you want.

Built on a steel and concrete platform that puts it in the tree tops, Casa Margarita is two beautiful homes under a single roof, separated by a canopy walkway high over the jungle floor. The Guest House has two bedrooms and the Master Suite has one bedroom. You may either occupy the Guest House alone, or both Guest House and Master Suite.

La Casa Margarita is ideally located where the jungle meets the Pacific Ocean in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. It is about ten miles from Tamarindo Beach, and just minutes from the JW Marriott Resort at Hacienda Pinilla. It is less than five miles from Playa Negra or Playa Junquillal, and just over an hour's drive to Liberia International Airport. If you are coming from San Jose, you can either fly to Tamarindo or Liberia and drive/taxi from there, or you can drive from San Jose in about four hours.

La Casa Margarita is over 3000 square feet of jungle 'tree house' with amazing ocean views. The living and dining areas are open to the vistas below - no walls, you become part of the jungle as if you lived in the treetops. All the open living spaces have safety guard rails with bars, keeping kids - and adults - safe.

The Guest House features:
- Two spacious, air conditioned bedrooms with balconies, Queen beds and a pull-out trundle
- Tile and marble bathroom with towels provided
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, and appliances
- Walk-in closet and numerous pantries and cabinets
- Laundry room with large capacity washer/dryer
- Huge Living/Dining room with dining table, chairs, sofa, coffee table, hammock
- Outdoor shower and toilet to wash off the sand before you come home

The Master Suite features:
- One large bedroom with King bed
- Master bath with double shower and treetop jungle views
- Open Living/Dining room with dining table, couch, chairs

All of our guests can enjoy the beautiful Costa Rican furniture from the master craftsmen in Sarchi. Our home was built and furnished 100% with local materials, labor, and furnishings of the very highest quality.

Keep in mind, Casa Margarita isn't for everyone. Our spacious home is cooled by ocean breezes, so there's only A/C in the guest bedrooms. The open design, although perfectly safe, is daunting to some. However, many of our guests have returned time and again to our special home where jungle meets ocean.

Keywords: House, Treehouse, casa, villa

Property manager

Michael Krieger

Languages

English

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Housekeeping on request
LED lighting (80% minimum)
Living plant wall
Locally-owned tours and activities
Composting
This information is provided by our partners.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Little ones should be monitored in open space

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events must be okayed by owners beforehand. thanks

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Drought + Jungle = fire. Please don't smoke
We are in the tropical dry forest. Absolutely no smoking or open fires of any type.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events must be okayed by owners beforehand. thanks
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Veintisiete de Abril

Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this vacation home is near the beach. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Canopy Vista Tamarindo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Callejones Beach - 8 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 9 min drive
  • Playa Negra - 10 min drive
  • Playa Pargos - 11 min drive
  • Playa Lagartillo - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Azul Pool Bar & Grill - 23 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - 24 min drive
  • Lola's - 16 min drive
  • Sand Bar - 23 min drive
  • Sabanero Steak House - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique 3BR Costa Rica Jungle Tree House near Playa Negra located?

This family-friendly Veintisiete de Abril vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Callejones Beach, Blanca Beach and Playa Negra. Playa Pargos and Junquillal Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

4.4

Excellent

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
To hear the howlers every evening and with morning coffee was amazing. The property is a described, except there is now AC in all the bedrooms. It was a fantastic listing I would do again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

5/5 Excellent

Lennard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nature experience with convenience and great view
impressive house with large open spaces, well equipped and very helpful local support. Off the major tourist routes you still have shopping, bars, restaurants, and several of the beautiful beaches in a few minutes driving distance; "where the pavement ends" (quote of our local contact Ray, thanks!) a 4-wheel drive is certainly helpful. During dry season insects were easily held at a safe distance with simple repellents and an eletric UV-lantern (which is available) to enjoy the evenings in a refreshing breeze on the terraces, or the most impressive views from the patios of both parts of the house over the treetops and out on the ocean or the near-by wildlife. We would certainly come back if we get the chance (2 families with grown-up kids, party of 9 pers)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

3/5 Okay

Don H., Sierra Vista

Very unique and overall nice place to relax!
Close to everything you'd want and very nice views. Lots of ants and wasps everywhere, so that kinda got old...but the house layout is conducive to that. An oven cooking pan of any kind would be great, but otherwise great kitchen equipment. Had a great time and thanks to Ray for quick support on finding the place in the dark!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

5/5 Excellent

Deborah M.

Pura Jungla awesome experience!
Thank you Michael and Margarita for an awesome experience at the Casa Margarita! All seven of us were in awe when we got to the house. Beautiful views, sounds and relaxing. Nothing but quiet neighbors and loud monkeys. We loved the monkeys, not so much the bugs. The winds were incredible, shook us up the first day, thought we were having a hurricane, but we realized this is Costa Rica in the mountains. We cooked everyday from the house and were grateful for all the pots, dishes, etc. to make it easier. The days were very busy with lots of activities. We did the Rincon Zipline, that was the best. We spent time at the beaches. We got to release little hatchling turtles on the beach, what an experience. We hiked Denaria Natl. Park which we recommend. We met fantastic friends there in 27th of April. People in Costa Rica were very friendly and we learned alot of Spanish which we hope to keep using. The kids did not want to leave. We had so much fun! We would recommend Costa Rica everyday! Our Toyota 4 wheel drive was perfect! I don't know what we would have done without it. It's a must have for the traveling we did and the roads in and out around Pura Jungla. We would definitely recommend your home. Ray and Deanira were there to meet us and help us with anything we needed. They checked in on us and made sure things were good. Thank you Ray! We made so many good memories and really appreciate everything! Sincerely, Bob and Deb
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018

5/5 Excellent

Matt C.

Amazing place.
This was an amazing place to stay. The pictures didn't do it justice. The drive from Liberia was easy, the nearby beaches were great. Our favorite was Playa Negra. He went to a few others too. The road to the jungle house was maintained very well, the people in the town Paraiso were very friendly and helpful. There is a seafood restaurant just on the way to Playa Juanquial (10 mins from house) that we had dinner twice which was good. The house is an open floor plan so the sounds, and night air are always around. Two things made this house for us. First was the monkeys which visited us, they hung out within 10 feet from us on a few occasions. Second was the owner of the preserve, Ray, he was helpful as could be. Any question he answered, any issue he handled, his wife made my daughter a birthday cake and he gave us a tour of his hotel/home, something that you have to see to believe. One of a kind. Can't recommend this enough.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Michael Krieger

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We (Margarita and Michael) have traveled extensively with our kids, and currently reside in the California wine country. We have both worked in the high-tech world and are now raising a college-aged daughter. We all love to travel and spend as much time as possible at Casa Margarita.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Costa Rica the first time we visited, back in 1994. On our second trip in 1995 we were introduced to Ray who planted tens of thousands of trees to create the eco-community (Pura Jungla) where we eventually built our dream home. We soon decided to purchase a two acre lot with stunning views of the Pacific. In 2005 we began construction of Casa Margarita with the assistance of Ray, our dear late architect Edgar Cruz, and a wonderful team of contractors. The result wildly exceeded our expectations, and now we have a wonderful escape to share with all of you.

What makes this property unique

We are located in an amazing 250 acre eco-preserve filled with nature's bounty. Rare trees, exotic birds, howler monkey families and iguanas are our neighbors in paradise. We are just five minutes from dining, surfing, ocean beaches and more, and over the years we have developed friendships with many neighbors and business owners. It truly has become our second home.

We love to sit in the kitchen having breakfast and watch the monkeys come by on their way to feeding - I don't know who is more curious, us or them.

Languages:

English
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