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Jungle cabin at Playa Lapa, Corcovado sunset, beach, lagoon, kayaks.

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

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Carate, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPlaya Madrigal3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarate Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCorcovado National Park4 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
28 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
    1 bunk bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

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About the area

Puerto Jiménez

Seaside stay .Stay at this Puerto Jiménez cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Osa Peninsula and 2 miles (3 km) of Carate Beach. Also, Playa Madrigal is within 2 miles (3 km) and La Leona Park Ranger Station is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Osa Peninsula - 1 min walk
  • Playa Madrigal - 3 min drive
  • Carate Beach - 3 min drive
  • Corcovado National Park - 4 min drive
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 162 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Jungle cabin at Playa Lapa, Corcovado sunset, beach, lagoon, kayaks.

CASITA MONO, or “Little Monkey House”, is a private jungle cabin, within the gated Playa Lapa property, and only a short 3 minute walk out to Carate beach.
The open air design of the casita affords lush jungle views of the lowland kahuna palms and abundant wildlife surrounding the cabin, with steel security on all windows. Furnishings include a double bed, bunk beds, a table and 4 chairs, counter space for meal preparation, a 2 burner stove, refrigerator, cookware, tableware, bed linens and towels.
Solar power provides lights and recharges your devices. There is
a full bathroom, with 2 portable 5 gallon solar showers. A covered veranda on 3 sides of the cabin, includes a hammock and beach chairs for outdoor relaxation.
A caretaker lives on site and is available to assist you, as well as prepare the kayaks for your enjoyment on the nearby lagoon. A variety of fruit grows on the property in season, including bananas, coconuts, starfruit, papayas, mangoes, pineapples, and citrus fruit. Eco tours with professional guides available. Dine out at local lodges, or have a local cook prepare a Costarican style meal at the casita.

Property manager

Helene

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 300 sq ft (28 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Jungle cabin at Playa Lapa, Corcovado sunset, beach, lagoon, kayaks. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic spot.
The jungle cabin at Playa Lapa is a very simple one room cabin with a gas two burner stove top a teapot to heat water for the melitta pour over coffee maker. Two color showers are provided, just fill them in the morning, lay them in the sun and you’ll have a nice warm shower. However, the tepid water direct from the shower head feels amazing when you are hot from being at the beach or hiking through the jungle. The beach is amazing and sunsets are spectacular. Loved listening to the howler monkeys even though they stayed hidden from view. Capuchin and spider monkeys are all around along with lots of macaws. Helene recommended Luis as a guide for Corcovado National Park, he was awesome. Beto the caretaker is wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed. Only thing that would have made it a little better was a larger fan as the nights were hot and sticky and the little clip on fan didn’t provide much air movement. I hope to return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tons of wildlife around the property and great scenery. It does get quite hot though
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of paradise
This property is absolutely beautiful and remote! We stayed in the casita mono because it was just my husband and myself. Very sweet place with everything you need for hanging out and cooking. It’s tucked in a little jungle area of the property about a minute’s walk to the beach. Macaws flying over all day and listening to monkeys in the morning is so fun. Helene is an awesome host for communication and for sharing all information you need for enjoying your stay there! Beto and Yolanda I have to say are amazing. We read all the good things about them in the reviews for the house and it is even more so. Beto is just so sweet and helpful and we really enjoyed talking to him in our broken Spanish. Highly recommend taking a kayaking tour with him in the lagoon. One of the highlights of our trip so far! We just cooked our own meals but when we come back we figure we better see if Yolanda will cook us dinner there as that is an option. I’m sure the food is fabulous, as the reviews post. And would be fun to hang out with them more. I highly recommend this place not only for what it is but also for the caretakers and owner! Thank you Helene! Fabulous job.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well-Equipped Casita on The Best Property in Carate, Swarmed with Blue Morphos!!
We love it here! We've stayed at the Casita before and many details were upgraded since we last stayed. It's a short walk to the most stunning beach and in the mornings there are multiple blue Morphos and hummingbirds flying all through the trees just outside the casita. The kitchen is well equipped and the fridge is a good size to hold a load of groceries from town. Beto the caretaker and his wife Yolanda are awesome! We had only one issue during our stay and Helene more than made up for it. We couldn't be happier, we will return to Casita Mono again and again. Its the perfect spot to see this beautiful part of Costa Rica and a great launching point for Corocovado. This is where you want to be in Carate!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little rainforest retreat
Casito Mono is a delightful little retreat at the end of the road. Perfect for disconnecting from the world and animal watching. We had our dinners prepared for us by the sweet woman next door and it was fantastic. We enjoyed our stay and are still talking about the great memories we made there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need in the most beautiful place in the world.
Casita Mono was surrounded by birds and butterflies, banana trees and monkeys. We were cool and bug free indoors, and just outdoors was amazing. Beto is amazing, takes care of whatever you need, he brought us fresh coconuts and a machete to cut them which was amazing. The property is the most idyllic place I've stayed in Costa Rica, definitely book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

nathalie b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bel accueil mais manque d organisation
Aucune épicerie et restaurant priche. Le refrigerateur ne fonctionnait pas. Comment voulez vous qu on se nourisse? Problème électrique.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023