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Beautiful beach front bungalow with stunning beach and sea views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

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PUERTO VIEJO, TALAMANCA DE LIMON
  • Place, Playa Cocles
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Chiquita
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Uva Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful beach front bungalow with stunning beach and sea views

Casa Caracola is a very beautiful, uniquely designed and comfortable beach front bungalow. It is set within a large private garden with a gate leading directly onto the golden sands of the famous Cocles beach. This house is one of the few in the area to be situated in a highly prized beach front plot, as most are situated on the other side of the road. The house has beach, sea and jungle views. This is a self contained open plan, 1 bedroom bungalow.

Casa Caracola is situated within a stunning beach front lot. To the front, there is direct access to the beautiful golden sands of Cocles Beach. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife. The house affords privacy, allowing the residents to truly relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. However, it is also perfectly situated close to the amenities of Cocles and only minutes away from the vibrant town of Puerto Viejo.

The house is within easy walking distance of restaurants, wifi points and grocery stores and it is only an 8 minute drive to Puerto Viejo. It is an ideal vacation spot for people who want to relax to the sound of the waves and jungle. Nature surrounds and enhances the house, whilst maintaining high standards of comfort and design.
There is also a two bedroom, two bathroom house located on the same site called Casa Marisa. This property sleeps 4 people and it is perfect for families. It is also a great house for couples as it has a beautiful elevated master bedroom with handmade four poster bed and en suite tropical bathroom. Please see the separate listing for this property VRBO 427600.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
FENCED AND GATED GARDEN
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NOT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY

Important information

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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 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

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, this cabin is on the beach. Cahuita National Park and Playa Chiquita reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Talamanca Family Art and Finca La Isla Botanical Garden. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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PUERTO VIEJO, TALAMANCA DE LIMON

What's nearby

  • Playa Cocles - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Black Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Caribeans Coffee & Chocolate - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Nena - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Todo Es Posible - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaika India’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful beach front bungalow with stunning beach and sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful beach front bungalow with stunning beach and sea views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful beach front bungalow with stunning beach and sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful beach front bungalow with stunning beach and sea views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Cocles, Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach. Black Beach and Talamanca Family Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

great property
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Loved It but

We loved our week of relaxation in this bungalow. It is perfect for two people in an idyllic situation surrounded by nature, next to and with views to beach and sea and yet conveniently close to shops and restaurants. It could be even better with only a small investment in some of its facilities eg cooker, curtains and cutlery.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joern W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay with sea view and amazing wildlife!

The bungalow is simply stunning – located right by the sea with a breathtaking view. One of the highlights was the incredible wildlife in the garden: monkeys climbing through the trees, and we even spotted sloths hanging right in front of the bungalow. A true paradise for nature lovers!The kitchen is very well equipped, making it easy to prepare your own meals. The beautiful terrace is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sea view at any time of day.An absolutely perfect stay – highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location!

The beach was gorgeous, and the property was full of wildlife! We enjoyed our stay immensely. So close to shopping, groceries, and restaurants. Couldn't ask for a better location. The only suggestion we have is to have more fans available as keeping the large doors open at night without screens makes for too many mosquitoes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Natural setting with amazing wildlife

We had an amazing week living with the sloths, monkeys and macaws. Literally steps from a relatively private section of Playa Cocles. My only criticism is that the bed was older and my partner found it to be somewhat uncomfortable. Casa Caracola will immerse you in all the nature that the Southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klaus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöne Zeit am Playa Cocles, Casa Caracola

Die Unterkunft hat soweit alles was man benötigt. Für uns war es etwas ungünstig, dass der Schlafbereich nicht vom Wohnbereich getrennt ist. Der Küchenbereich beinhaltet das notwendigste Zubehör incl. superlangsamer (Pura Vida) Kaffeemaschine, wir waren normalerweise sowieso auswärts essen. Sehr angenehm der direkte Zugang zum Strand über den wunderbaren Garten. Insgesamt eine Unterkunft mit Wiederholungswert. Im Preis ist leider keine zusätzliche Reinigung enthalten.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable!

You just can't get any closer to the beach. Very private setting and personal access to the beach. Just a short drive to several other beaches and soooo many dining options close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Enjoyed our stay very much. Photos of the property are accurate. You are right on the beach. Great access. The monkeys keep you entertained. Would stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach bungalow

Beautiful beach front property with easy access to the beach from the back gate. 7 min walk along the beach to the charming beach town of Cocles where you'll find many shops, restaurants and a laid back beach life. Our host Thomas was very responsive and had excellent recommendations on activities, cocktail lounges and restaurant. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monkeys, sloths, poison frogs & more!!

We traveled in our small car for six weeks from the Pacific to the Caribbean. This place had it all, beach right out front, and all the wildlife we’d been hoping to see right there on the property! The owner & friends stayed in the big house and had recommendations for places to visit & some great restaurants. Puerto Viejo is not far by car or bicycle, overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at Casa Caracola!

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Caracola! Quiet and secluded. Thomas was great with communication. Responded to any questions we had almost immediately. Check in was super easy. Very clean when we arrived. Only negative was that accessing the beach required walking through a wet, swampy path. We checked it out when we arrived and decided to drive to beaches with less swampy access. It overall, it was a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As described

The property was a described
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem on Playa Cocles

We so enjoyed our 10 nights in Casa Caracola, Playa Cocles. The casita was clean and comfy. Private and secure. We loved being able to walk through our private gate onto the beach. Location: perfect. On the beach and close to numerous restaurants and the supermarket. No car needed. We rode bikes the entire time. Thank you Casa Caracola
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Caribbean Beachfront Bungalow

Casa Caracola is a hidden gem on Playa Coccles, you literally walk through the garden gate right onto the beach! The bungalow is beautifully appointed, within easy walking distance of supermarkets and restaurants, and has secure off street parking. We loved falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing, hanging out on the deck in the mornings watching the agoutis make their rounds in the yard, and looking for frigates flying overhead. Thomas made the whole check-in process super easy, and as first time VBROers we really appreciated this help.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Private Retreat

This stand alone home is sheltered from view of other properties and almost completely private (except a shared walkway to the beach with the home behind it). It’s surrounded by huge trees that regularly host sloths and troops of monkeys. You can hear and see the waves crashing on the beach from the large front porch. It’s the perfect distance from the populated part of Cocles beach (10 minute walk on the beach). 40 minute walk from Puerto Viejo and a lovely 1.5 hour walk to Punta Uva (all along the beach). The house is exactly as pictured and was absolutely perfect. I never wanted to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

David K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Rusting dump with maintenance issues and deceiving host

The listing stated there was a hottub, which did not exist. When we wanted to use it and could not find it, we asked the host about it, he said there was none and he then tried to change the listing! The location is excellent but the unit is very run down, in poor condition, nothing has been maintained, there is an unacceptable level of rust everywhere, including on all four burners of the stove, on the refridgerator and all curtain rods; the shower would not drain, so you stood in dirty water which attracts mosquitos, some windows would not lock which is a security hazard, and others were rusted shut, there were gaps in the floorboards, the bathroom cupboard was broken and open to the elements, the unit was unbearably hot with two old rusting fans that did not work properly, there were several dogs at the property next door that howled all day and all through the night. Don't be fooled by the photos, you will notice some careful placement has been done to hide the rust. This place has tons of potential but needs serious work. It is very close to the sea so it is rusting and deteriortating due to lack of proper care and upkeep. If you stay here, you will be paying luxury prices to stay at a small rusting dump. The host is a greedy and deceitful person, beware of the lies he may feed you. This is the worst experience we had staying at any unit listed on any platform and trying to get a refund from VRBO was also a total nightmare. Do youself a favour and stay somewhere else!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Amelia B.

Mixed bag

Nice architecture, the deck is great, proximity to beach is great and the beach itself is very nice. The bed was quite comfortable. Having to call the property manager was a real pain in the neck - we wound up buying a phone card (which was a bit tricky figuring out) and then found a pay phone. All in all that took us an hour to do. Just not a convenient check in and out process for travelers. The amenities were fewer than I expected (hand soap and salt and pepper only) and the quality of the linens, towels were not good (stains etc.) and generally things seemed to not be not maintained particularly very well. Was not aware of the extent of theft/vandalism problems in the area and the alarm system is extremely loud when arming and disarming, and I am not sure it even protects more than the front door. This property is closer to the other one than I had thought. I had imagined a nice sand path to the beach, but it was muddy, watery, and required climbing over large tree roots to get to the main path. it was short though. I also was not expecting a toilet in which you can't flush the tp down. not a major deal, but just add it to the list. All in all not bad but not great.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sara H.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to town and beach through the backyard!

We absolutely loved this property and it's location to the beach and town. We hardly went through any gas the whole week we were there. The house is comfortable and gets a good breeze from the ocean. We loved walking to Cocles beach from the back yard. I recommend coming during the day to find this place, it is a walk to the end of the property behind the first house. It was difficult for us to find it at night, but that's Costa Rica! Thomas, the property manager, was friendly, very responsive, and helpful! We would definitely come back here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time- Too Short

We had a great time, perfect place for the two of us. Location was perfect for a quiet and relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philipp S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome beachfront property with lovely hosts

The bungalow is just great. Nice details and decoration, a lot of space and direct access to the beach. An overall beautiful house with a nice terrace and garden. The area is more quite , but walking distance to the supermarket (5 minutes) and some real lay great restaurants. You can even walk to Puerto viejo if you want to go out or sth (30 -40 minutes). Most important to us is that we made new friends as we were lucky to get to know the hosts and the owners . They are such open minded and warm-hearted people and made us feel part of the community.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close to the beach

It was beautiful and quaint. The only drawback was the huge amount of trash at the end of the street where you turn in and the toaster was broken. But the doors all opened up in the house and the shower was really large and cool- although the water got really hot without notice. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot. On the ocean and in the jungle. Monkeys and sloths on the property.

Loved the towns and the atmosphere. Barking dogs were the problem. They are right on the other side of the hedge and there is at least 3. They bark all day and all night long. Wifi only worked for 3 days.

6/10 Okay

Ali H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sloths and Monkeys in Cocles

The cabina looked just like the photos and was quite comfortable. As with most VRBO properties, the knives were very dull so we had to buy a sharpener before we could cook comfortably. There are sharp now! The location was great for seeing wildlife. We saw 2 or 3 sloths every day and a troop of howler monkeys passed over us most mornings. We were delighted. There was a good sized supermarket near by which was convenient and several restaurants also in walking distance. We were also in walking distance from the Jaguar Rescue Centre which was well worth a visit. To get to Puerto Viejo or to explore the area, you needed either bikes, a car or a taxi. The beach was okay but a bit dirty with ash from previous bonfires. The water was a great temperature. Thomas was great and went out of his way to help with any requests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Puerto Viejo Estate Holdings

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Costa Rica is a beautiful place and it will capture your hearts.

Why they chose this property

Costa Rica offers a wide variety of spectacular terrain , animals and plants. With its unique location it boasts both Pacific and Caribbean coast lines. The Caribbean Coast offers a more relaxed friendly holiday with the added excitement of some extreme sports, for those who want to venture away from the delicious local food, drinks and beach. There are many reasons why Puerto Viejo is known as the most happening town on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. There is so much to see and do here, but far and away the overall vibe here is the 'pura vida' that Costa Rica is so famous for. So whether you come to relax under the palms on one of Puerto Viejo's beautiful beaches or try and tackle the surf at Salsa Brava (just 100 yards away) or Cocles, there is also great snorkeling and diving in the areas active coral reefs. Or how would you like to hike and bike through the jungle? There is also excellent white-water rafting in the area. It is all possible here. Puerto Viejo is also conveniently nestled between two of the area's most beautiful national parks where white-faced and howler monkeys, toucans and sloths abound. You will also want to come just to sample some of the area's famous dishes like the Caribbean-style rice and beans made with coconut and many other exquisite varieties of food in this little village.

What makes this property unique

Cocles Beach is the winner of the highly coveted Costa Rican government Blue Flag for pristine beach and is the only lifeguard-protected beach on the Caribbean Coast. The golden sands meet the warm Caribbean ocean and from the beach no buildings are visible. This beach has both great surfing at one end and safe swimming for families with children at the other. Please note that the route to the beach from the beach gate goes through a small strip of jungle (about 10 metres in width). This is national park and therefore cannot be cleared, so at times it can be over grown. If guests have mobility issues, the beach can be easily accessed from the main house gate, where the beach can be reached by just a short two minute walk along a small lane.

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