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Caribbean-style home — 5 min walk to the beach!

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A cozy wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a kitchen.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a bed.
A wooden porch with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
A room with a wooden floor, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table, a mirror, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living room with wooden walls, a large dining table, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Finca La Isla Botanical Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Punta Uva Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Caribbean-style home — 5 min walk to the beach!

A magical and peaceful place on the Caribbean Sea of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Casa Roble is set in a spacious tropical garden just 300 meters (5-minute walk) from the beaches of Playa Negra.

This one-story beach house has a primary bedroom with a queen size bed and another bedroom with a full size bed and twin bed. There is also a sofa bed and hammock on the front porch. The living room has two couches as well. The full bathroom is located between the two bedrooms. The fully stocked kitchen has views of the garden.

Our home is ideal for couples, families, groups up to 6 people.

Remember, you are in the Caribbean, on “Tico time” (similar to island time), and in the tropical jungle. Things may take longer to happen, plans may change, it may rain unexpectedly, and the electricity, the internet, or even the water service could run out on you at times. This is all part of your adventure, so take it as the material for a good story, and you will enjoy your stay a lot more.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Check-out before 10:00 AM CST (GMT-6)
Please report any damage immediately
Please throw away all toilet paper and feminine products in bathroom trash can

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3295237vb
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

What's nearby

  • Black Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Finca La Isla Botanical Garden - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Playa Cocles - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 16 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tamara - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koki Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bread and Chocolate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Viejo - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Caribbean-style home — 5 min walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Caribbean-style home — 5 min walk to the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Caribbean-style home — 5 min walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caribbean-style home — 5 min walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 9:00 PM.

Where is Caribbean-style home — 5 min walk to the beach! located?

Located in the heart of Cahuita, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Finca La Isla Botanical Garden, Black Beach and Talamanca Family Art. Cahuita National Park and Playa Cocles are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adam c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, close to the beach and you can see a ton of wildlife without leaving the property. The management company was great and took care of anything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the house and its location so close to the beach. One of our favorite things about the property is exactly that,being able to experience so much wildlife right from the house, so it’s great to know you appreciated it too. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re glad our team could make your stay comfortable and easy. You’re always more than welcome back anytime. we’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Comfortable stay

My girlfriend and I enjoyed our stay, we enjoyed using the bikes to ride to the beach or town. We especially loved Hector the friendly cat that hangs around the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martina G.

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

Great akkomodation

We liked the cabin very much. Big enough for the 4 of us, clean, close to Puerto Viejo, helpful check in through the agency. We can absolutely recommend the akkomodation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We hope to host you again! :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

clint p.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Holiday

Ok, tiny kitchen, dark, close to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! The property is quiet and remote, yet you are very close to Playa Vieja. There are Ubers available for rides and a great local WhatsApp service for quick food delivery within 15 minutes.You will see tons of wildlife during your stay. You will also be graced by Hector, the local cat who owns the bed on the porch. As cat owners who missed our kitties, we really enjoyed having Hector stop by. He is a big cuddle bug and will jump right on your lap in the house if you leave the doors open. We will come back just to see Hector! (P.S. he didn’t seem to like salmon treats but he loved beef)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful setting while still being close to Playa Viejo and local services. It’s also great to know you had the chance to experience the wildlife and of course meet Hector! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would be delighted to welcome you back anytime Hector will surely be happy to see you again too! 🐾
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A perfect stay. Everything as advertised. Our only complaint is we like to complain and there was nothing to complain about. The property management company was exceptional, so friendly and prompt. Hector is the most friendly cat I’ve ever met. Because we love cats, we hang out with him a lot in the house and we all really enjoyed each other’s company. If you do the same, make sure you leave some water for him, he will really appreciate it.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

gina b.

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

Sweet spot close to the ocean, quiet neighborhood

Our family of 4 stayed here comfortably for 4 weeks. We liked being away from the center of town yet super close to the ocean - we practically had the local Playa Negra beach to ourselves. The kitchen was well equipped, loved using the boogie boards, and appreciated the multiple house fans to supplement the AC (in one bedroom). The property manager was always quick to respond whenever we needed anything. Thanks for a wonderful month in Puerto Viejo!
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house, decorated with taste, in a quiet and safe neighborhood, surronded by nature and at 5-min walking to Playa Negra and 5-min by car to Puerto Viejo center, super markets, restaurants, etc. Drinking water is provided, with plenty of towels for shower and beach, bikes to explore the surrondings, beach chairs and all the necessary items for the kitchen. Beds and bedding are really confortable. The A/C in the master bedroom helps perfectly refreshing with the fans available in the 2 rooms and living room. The porch is a beautiful place to spend an evening with the 2 big chairs and hammock. We stayed 1 week, after 6 weeks in other regions of Costa Rica and we really loved the place. Thank you for the very nice welcome gifts and for everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony&Deb K.

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

Caribbean Beach House

We absolutely loved the location. The house had absolutely eveeything needed for amenities. We loved the property with beautiful plants, birds and the most affectionate resident cat that we adored. We loved having our relax time in the morning or coffee time in the morning on the porch and listening to the rain or birds. We used the bikes for a stroll through the neighborhood and the beach chairs for our beach visits in the area. We cannot say enough positives. We loved our stay. Thank you also for rhw wi e, beer and chocolate. That was so kind and unexpected. We did go tour the local Organic Cocoa Farm ( Caribbeans) and really enjoyed the tour and chocolate tasting. Our host was great with communication. We highly recommend this home
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2024
Thank you so much! We loved hosting you and we hope to see you again soon :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine M.

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

Overall a nice stay

Overall, the property was great although there were a few things that we wish we had known. The directions provided were very confusing as a sloth sanctuary was referenced as a landmark and we never found it, so we drove too far and got lost! The property was nice and as represented, but the fact that there were no actual windows that closed made the fans and AC not very effective. Due to a cat allergy, I was unable to sit outside as there is a house cat that was VERY friendly and as soon as I sat down, the cat literally jumped into my lap and also snuck into the house as we were walking in! The bottle of wine, chocolate, beer and juice were lovely touches. The beds were quite comfortable. The proximity to the beach, provided towels and beach chairs made heading to the beach a breeze and the beach was gorgeous! If you are looking for a casual easy stay with proximity to the beach and town as well as close by supermarket, this is a great option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Amazing Stay in Puerto Viejo!

We loved staying at Casa Roble! It was a beautiful, clean, and spacious home away from home just a 3 minute walk from Playa Negra which we sometimes had all to ourselves! Bikes are provided to ride into town, or it was a quick 5 minute drive with our rental. It’s an easy drive from the house to either Cahuita or Manzanillo too! We were just a party of 2, but the house would fit 6 comfortably. The garden grounds are beautiful and the spacious front porch was perfect for morning coffee. The outdoor shower came in handy as well! The house was super clean and had all the amenities we needed. The beds were cozy and both rooms had ceiling and floor fans to keep us cool at night. Falling asleep to the rain and sounds of the jungle was so peaceful. Our hosts from RISE were quick to respond and support us with whatever we needed, thanks for making our stay so easy! There are a ton of delicious places to eat, some of our favorites were Grow, Take It Easy (weekends only), and Pura Gula for a real treat. We also highly recommend a visit to Pure Jungle Spa while you’re there. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Camila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Los anfitriones fueron muy amables y estuvieron siempre atentos a nuestras preguntas. El proceso de check in y check out fue muy fácil y rápido. La casa es muy bonita, tiene aire acondicionado en el cuarto principal, lo único que diríamos es que a la sala le hace falta iluminación, ya que es un poco oscura. Todo lo demás estuvo excelente, la casa está muy bien equipada y está ubicada en un muy buen lugar. Nos encantó que Héctor (el gatito) llegara, es muy juguetón y cariñoso. Muchas gracias!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
¡Muchísimas gracias por sus lindas palabras! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron de su estadía y que se sintieron bien atendidos durante todo el proceso. También agradecemos mucho su comentario sobre la iluminación de la sala, lo tendremos muy en cuenta para seguir mejorando la experiencia de nuestros huéspedes. Y qué lindo saber que conocieron a Héctor 🐱, definitivamente le encanta recibir visitas y hacer nuevos amigos. Fue un placer hospedarlos y esperamos poder recibirlos nuevamente en el futuro. ¡Siempre serán bienvenidos!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Volkmar H.

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

Ein gemütlicher und ruhiger Rückzugsort mit Strandnähe

Der Empfang war herzlich, die Unterkunft sehr sauber, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und gemütlich. Schöner Garten und ruhige Umgebung. Lage günstig, kurzer Weg zum Strand und außerhalb des eher hektisch-chaotischen Ortes. Einziges Manko: nicht alle Lampen funktionierten, kein Leselicht und keine Waschmaschine. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin H.

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

Beste Unterkunft, die wir je hatten

Das Ferienhäuschen ist unglaublich gut ausgestattet mit allem, was man sich wünscht von Taschenlampe, Küchenrolle, jede Menge Handtüchern bis hin zum Regenponcho ist alles da. Haben noch nie eine so gut bestückte Küche im Urlaub erlebt. Die Betten sind bequem, alles ist top sauber, überall sind Mosquitonetze an den Fenstern. Es gibt genug Ventilatoren und eine AC, um alles angenehm kühl zu halten. Wir haben uns absolut wohl gefühlt. Eine sehr nette Katze besucht einen täglich, es gibt Kolibris im Garten und die schönsten Dschungelgeräusche. Mit den Gratisfahrrädern ist es nur ein Katzensprung zum Strand. Der Ort Puerto Viejo ist wunderbar gechillt, die Strände ein Traum. Wir haben zudem noch nie eine so freundliche und jederzeit bereite Hausverwaltung erlebt. Wir wurden superfreundlich empfangen und die Kommunikation lief blitzschnell und jederzeit absolut hilfsbereit ab. 5 Sterne, 100%ige Weiterempfehlung!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joëlle P.

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

Cute house

La maison était vraiment bien ! Très bien décorée on s’y sentait chez soi. Faut savoir qu’il n’y a de l’air climatisé que dans la chambre des maîtres et aussi que la maison vient avec un chat ! Mais c’est de loin le meilleur service que nous avons reçu. Eau en bidon à volonté, boissons fournies à l’accueil, chaises pour la plage et vélos. C’était vraiment super ! Merci pour tout !
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

O.E.A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by RISE Property Management

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We bought this beautiful Caribbean home in November 2022, knowing the surrounding area of Playa Negra already for a couple of years.

We are living in Northern California and spend a couple of months per year at Casas Roble y Media Luna.

Our passion is traveling, indulging in great food and drinks, living in a natural environment and we are true animal lovers. Puerto Viejo is the right place to be for us!

~ Paris & Bella

Why they chose this property

We love Puerto Viejo and after multiple vacations in this beautiful town, we decided to put down roots so we can come back for the rest of our lives. Our mission is to create a home open to travelers during their time on the beautiful Caribbean of Costa Rica. We know how it is traveling from place to place and feeling homesick, so we are creating a vacation rental that has love and everything you need to feel at home.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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