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Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea

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Een koelkast, een magnetron, een oven, een kookplaat
Interieur
Aan het strand, ligstoelen aan het strand, strandlakens
Terras
4 slaapkamers, een kluis op de kamer, gratis wifi, beddengoed

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10 op 10 –
Uitzonderlijk

Gehele woning

4 slaapkamers4 badkamersMax. aantal: 8409 m²

Populaire voorzieningen

  • Parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar
  • Droger
  • Wasmachine
  • Open haard
  • Keuken
  • Barbecue

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Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea

Casa Nirvanita is het belangrijkste huis in Nirvanita de Osa, het kleine biologische juweel van onze familie in de afgelopen 35 jaar. Het huis ligt tegenover het strand, in de laatste baai ten zuidwesten van Drake Bay, aan de zuidelijke Pacifische kust van Costa Rica.
Nirvanita de Osa is een prachtig terrein van 23 hectare met een kustlijn van 440 meter en 4 heldere beken die het hele jaar door van de boerderij naar de zee stromen (er worden er 3 op het terrein geboren).

Er zijn ongeveer 3 hectare verschillende fruitbomen, waaronder Mango, Rambutan, Starfruit, Mamey, Colombiaanse Zapote, 2 soorten broodvruchten, Maleisische waterappel, Arazá, Fruta Milagrosa, 3 soorten bananen, sinaasappels, cashewnoten, 5 soorten kokosnoten; en andere gewassen.(Beschikbaarheid is afhankelijk van de tijd van het jaar en de wedstrijd voor dieren in het wild);
Er zijn volgroeide tropische tuinen en ongeveer 3 hectare van 50 jaar oud secundair regenwoud. De rest bestaat uit een deel van het beroemde primaire regenwoud van het Osa-schiereiland (naar verluidt een van de hoogste ter wereld) dat is verbonden met Corcovado National Park een paar kilometer verderop.

Het huis dat ongeveer 410 M2 is; is door ons en onze architect ontworpen om een eenvoudige, ruime, open, luxueuze schuilplaats te bieden, die opgaat in de prachtige omgeving en goed werkt met de oceaan, de omringende bomen en beekjes om koel en comfortabel te blijven.
Het heeft een natuurlijk airconditioningsysteem door dakwatermistkoeling die we zelden gebruiken, omdat het huis koel blijft van de zeewind die er door stroomt en de enorme bomen die het omringen en schaduwen.

Het is een uniek huis aan het strand op 70 meter van het zand bij Las Caletas Beach, en gunstig gelegen ten opzichte van alle andere stranden, eilanden, parken en alle andere avonturen die beschikbaar zijn in Drake Bay en Bahia Ballena.

Het huis heeft op de eerste verdieping de keuken, woonkamer en eetkamer en een complete badkamer. op de tweede verdieping vindt u de 3 slaapkamers met een kingsize bed en 2 queensize bedden en een eigen complete badkamer op elk, die vanuit elke kamer een prachtig uitzicht op de oceaan of het bos hebben. (er zijn 2 grote babybedjes die in elk van de slaapkamers kunnen worden gebruikt)

Het wordt al vele jaren aangedreven door een combinatie van Micro-Hydro en Solar, maar het was onlangs aangesloten op het net voor back-up en energieopslag.

Ons huis is open, met slechts halve muren (die kunnen worden afgesloten) en geen schermen (hoewel alle bedden hoogwaardige netluifels hebben die we zelden moeten gebruiken). Al met al maakt ons huis veel deel uit van de natuurlijke omgeving.
Natuurliefhebbers zijn dol op ons huis, maar als u niet vertrouwd bent met het buitenleven, is dit waarschijnlijk niet de vakantieplek voor u.

Het is een plek om de verbinding te verbreken, (er is een gsm en 3G internet, maar het is 70-90% van de tijd en soms slooow beschikbaar),

Casa Nirvanita is een plek om te oefenen of te trainen in een serieuze hangmatologie, te ontspannen, tot rust te komen en te genieten van de rust, natuurlijke schoonheid en sereniteit.

Er zijn een paar kajaks voor uw plezier. (1 enkele, 1 dubbele) en 2 opstaande paddleboards.

We kunnen u helpen met het regelen van rondleidingen als: paardrijden, luifel en zip-line door het bos, nachtelijke boswandelingen, boten en gidsen om u walvissen en dolfijnen te spotten, naar Corcovado of Isla del Caño Nationale Parken, sportvissen of een van de andere leuke en avontuurlijke activiteiten in de omgeving.

Het schiereiland Osa wordt door sommige botanici de 'Galapagos van Meso-Amerika' genoemd vanwege de grote diversiteit aan planten- en diersoorten. De Osa heeft hoogstwaarschijnlijk veel meer geheimen te onthullen over zijn flora en fauna, omdat slechts ongeveer 75% van de soorten die hier worden verondersteld is geregistreerd.

Met zijn unieke klimaat, in tegenstelling tot dat van enig ander gebied voor honderden mijlen in elke richting, herbergt de Osa tot 500 verschillende soorten bomen waarvan minstens 4 soorten alleen op het Osa-schiereiland bestaan, waardoor het erg belangrijk is om het bos intact te houden .

Het schiereiland Osa heeft de grootste uitgestrektheid van een laagland tropisch regenwoud in de Pacifische kust van Midden-Amerika en staat bekend als een van de hoogste tropische regenwouden ter wereld.

Het schiereiland Osa is een van de meest biologisch diverse plaatsen op aarde. Het is de thuisbasis van meer dan 375 vogelsoorten (waaronder verschillende endemische soorten), het heeft de grootste populatie Scarlet Macaws in Midden-Amerika, 117 soorten reptielen en meer dan 10.000 soorten insecten.

Zwermen ara's, toekans, papegaaien, apen van vier verschillende soorten, coatis, kinkajous, agoutis en luiaards kunnen vaak worden gezien.

Pekari's en van tijd tot tijd kunnen zelfs jungle-katten (zoals poema's, jaguarundis, ocelots en zeer zelden jaguars) worden opgemerkt door de zorgvuldige waarnemer.

Drake Bay

Drake Bay (Bahia Drake) ligt aan het noordelijke uiteinde van het schiereiland Osa in de provincie Puntarenas. Waarschijnlijk een van de meest bekende bestemmingen in de regio, het kleine stadje Agujitas in de baai was jarenlang een van de meest onbereikbare plaatsen in het hele land, maar dat is recent veranderd.

Er is een klein vliegveld in de baai met verschillende dagelijkse vluchten vanuit San Jose en Puerto Jimenez.

Verschillende dagelijkse openbare boten maken nu de prachtige 90 minuten durende reis van Sierpe in de ochtend rond 11 uur en 1, ongeveer 15 uur.

De toegang tot de baai vanaf de Golfo Dulce is lang maar mooi en het hele jaar door begaanbaar.

U kunt een dagtocht naar Drake Bay maken, maar minstens 2-7 dagen worden aanbevolen.

Na in 1579 door Sir Francis Drake te zijn 'ontdekt' tijdens zijn rondvaart over de wereld, is Drake Bay nu de toegangspoort tot het eiland Isla del Caño en het Corcovado National Park.

Er zijn tal van buitenactiviteiten in de omgeving, zoals kajakken op zee, kanoën op de rivier, paardrijden, wandelen, surfen, zwemmen, snorkelen, duiken en zip-lijnen. Vogels kijken en fotografie zijn ook erg populair rond de baai en de stranden. Het eiland Caño biedt een aantal van de beste snorkel- en duikmogelijkheden in heel Costa Rica.

Nirvanita de Osa is waarschijnlijk het mooiste en meest privéstrand aan het strand in Drake Bay.

Marino Ballena National Park is vernoemd naar de bultruggen die hier elk jaar migreren om hun jongen te paren en kalveren in de warme wateren, voordat ze terugkeren naar ijskoude wateren in het noorden of zuiden. Deze soort walvis wordt een bultrug genoemd vanwege de manier waarop ze hun ruggen buigen voordat ze naar beneden duiken.

Walvissen van het zuidelijk halfrond zijn hier van augustus tot oktober en walvissen van het noordelijk halfrond komen later en blijven langer van december tot april.

Het lied van de bultrug is een zeer uniek fenomeen in de natuur. Het mannetje zendt een melodie uit van reeks unieke geluiden die op muziekinstrumenten lijken. Het mannetje kan bijna 15 minuten zingen, en wanneer zijn lied compleet is, herhaalt hij het lied meestal bijna exact hetzelfde, soms tot een uur lang. Deze prachtige liedjes reizen tot enkele kilometers door de oceaan, dus dit fascinerende gedrag is te horen tijdens het zwemmen, snorkelen of duiken in het Marino Ballena National Park, Corcovado National Park en Drake Bay.

Tijdens deze twee afzonderlijke Drake Bay Whale-kijkseizoenen elk jaar, kun je een aantal van de verschillende prachtige walvissen en dolfijnen die naar de warme wateren rond Drake Bay migreren, zien en ermee omgaan om hun jongen te kalmeren. Veel van de bultruggen ter wereld zijn verwekt of worden geboren in de wateren van het schiereiland Osa.

Walviswaarnemingen komen veel voor in de wateren van de Osa-regio tot Puerto Jimenez in het zuidelijke deel van het schiereiland. De piekmaanden voor walvisobservatie zijn januari tot april, op de voet gevolgd door juli tot oktober. De rijke en warme wateren van het Osa-schiereiland trekken ook potvissen, grienden, bryde-walvissen, orka's en valse orka's aan.

Grote dolfijnenscholen met veel soorten zijn te zien in het water van het park, Drake Bay, de Golfo Dulce en het nabije continentale plat.

Corcovado Nationaal Park:

FORBES MAGAZINE HEEFT CORCOVADO NATIONAAL PARK GENOEMD ALS EEN VAN DE 'TOP 10 MOOISTE PARKEN IN DE WERELD'

Het 41.000 hectare grote Corcovado National Park staat bekend als het kroonjuweel van het Costa Ricaanse nationale parkensysteem. Het beschermt 13 belangrijke ecosysteemhabitats, waaronder een bergbos, dat meer dan de helft van het park beslaat, een wolkenbos, gelegen in de hoogste regio, rijk bevolkt door eiken en boomvarens, moerasbossen, vrijwel het hele jaar onder water gezet, een yolillo bos, overwegend door palmen, een mangrovemoeras, gelegen aan de estuaria van de rivieren Corcovado, Llorona en Sirena, en een zoetwater kruidachtig moeras. Het parkland herbergt ongeveer 500 soorten bomen, een hoeveelheid die overeenkomt met een kwart van alle boomsoorten in Costa Rica. Corcovado National Park bevat ongeveer 140 soorten zoogdieren, naar schatting 375 soorten vogels, 117 soorten amfibieën en reptielen, 40 soorten zoetwatervissen, en er zijn naar schatting ongeveer 6.000 soorten insecten. Alle vier Costa Ricaanse apensoorten zijn te zien in het park, inclusief de bedreigde eekhoornaap, witkopkapucijn, mantel brulaap en spinaap. Andere zoogdieren zijn luiaards met twee en drie tenen, noordelijke tamandua, de zijdeachtige miereneter, agoutis, tayras en coatimundi. Er is een grote verscheidenheid aan vogelsoorten met trogons, tijgerreigers, guans, haviken, tanagers, papegaaien, toekans en twee verschillende ara-soorten. Alle vier de soorten zeeschildpadden die in Costa Rica nestelen, bezoeken ook de stranden van Corcovado. Meer dan 40 soorten kikkers waaronder rode-ogen boom, regen, glas, dink en pijlgifvariëteiten, tientallen slangen waaronder een verscheidenheid aan boa's, en de bushmaster, 28 soorten hagedissen en meer dan 100 soorten vlinders noemen de Osa Schiereiland thuis.

(Trouwens: we zijn ook op zoek naar mogelijke partners of investeerders om het onroerend goed zorgvuldig te ontwikkelen voor het geval u geïnteresseerd bent.)

Accommodatiebeheerder

Germán Llano or Clara Fernandez

Gesproken talen

Engels en Spaans

Voeg datums toe voor prijzen

Accommodatie-voorzieningen

Strand

  • Aan het strand
  • Strandlakens
  • Strandstoelen

Zwembad/spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Beschikbaar in de woning: gratis wifi

Parkeren en vervoer

  • Auto niet vereist
  • Parkeerplekken ter plaatse

Keuken

  • Blender
  • Broodrooster
  • Elektrische waterkoker
  • IJsmachine
  • Koelkast
  • Koffiemolen
  • Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
  • Kookgerei, borden en bestek
  • Kookplaat
  • Kruiden
  • Magnetron
  • Oven

Eetopties

  • Eettafel

Slaapkamers

  • 4 slaapkamers
  • Beddengoed inbegrepen
  • Slaapbank

Badkamer

  • 4 badkamers
  • Bad of douche
  • Douche
  • Handdoeken inbegrepen
  • Toiletpapier
  • Zeep

Woonruimtes

  • Eettafel
  • Open haard
  • Woonkamer

Entertainment

  • Boeken

Buiten

  • Balkon
  • Barbecue
  • Tuin

Wasvoorzieningen

  • Wasmachine
  • Wasserette

Comfort

  • Airconditioning

Huisdieren

  • Geen huisdieren toegestaan

Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen

  • Aparte rookruimtes
  • Opmerking van de eigenaar: Outside the house

Diensten en faciliteiten

  • Kluisje

Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken

  • Aan het water
  • Dicht bij de baai
  • Dicht bij de oceaan
  • Op het platteland

Dingen om te doen

  • Boot
  • Kajak
  • Watersportuitrusting
  • Bergbeklimmen in de buurt
  • Ecotours in de buurt
  • Kajakken in de buurt
  • Kanoën in de buurt
  • Motorbootverhuur in de buurt
  • Natuurwandelingen in de buurt
  • Paardrijden in de buurt
  • Scubaduiken in de buurt
  • Snorkelen in de buurt
  • Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Vogelspotten in de buurt
  • Walvissen spotten in de buurt
  • Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
  • Zeilen in de buurt
  • Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt

Veiligheidsvoorzieningen

  • Geen koolmonoxidemelder vermeld (De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.)
  • Geen rookmelder vermeld (de eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)

Algemeen

  • Tuin

Vergelijkbare accommodaties

Beleid

Inchecken

Inchecken vanaf 15.00 uur
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 21

Uitchecken

Uitchecken voor 10.00 uur

Speciale incheckinstructies

Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies voor het in- en uitchecken

Huisdieren

Geen huisdieren toegestaan

Kinderen en extra bedden

Kinderen zijn van harte welkom.
Opmerking van de eigenaar: caution with children, open sides dstairs 3 levels

Belangrijke informatie

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een particuliere eigenaar (een partij die niet handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep). De consumentenwetgeving van de EU, met inbegrip van het herroepingsrecht, is niet van toepassing op je boeking. Je boeking wordt wel gedekt door het annuleringsbeleid van de particuliere eigenaar.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag in rekening worden gebracht.
Bij het inchecken dien je mogelijk een erkend identiteitsbewijs met foto en een creditcard, pinpas of borgsom in contanten te verstrekken voor incidentele kosten.
Speciale verzoeken worden onder voorbehoud van beschikbaarheid bij het inchecken ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten in rekening worden gebracht. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten en evenementen ter plaatse zijn toegestaan. 
Opmerking van de gastheer/-vrouw: Within reason
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
Onze partner, Vrbo, beheert deze accommodatie. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.

Overige info

Je hebt geen auto nodig om van en naar deze accommodatie te reizen.

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Over deze buurt

Kaart
Bahia Drake, Puntarenas

In de buurt

  • Playa Danta - 16 min. lopen - 1.3 km
  • Playa Colorada - 18 min. rijden - 7.7 km
  • School & Soccer Field - 18 min. rijden - 7.7 km
  • Strand van Drake Bay - 23 min. rijden - 8.1 km
  • Hikingpaden van Drake Bay - 23 min. rijden - 8.1 km

Lokaal vervoer

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 151 min. rijden

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬18 min. rijden
  • ‪La Choza - ‬17 min. rijden
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬17 min. rijden
  • ‪Restaurante Delicias Bahía Drake - ‬17 min. rijden
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬16 min. rijden

Veelgestelde vragen

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea?

Nee, huisdieren zijn bij deze accommodatie niet toegestaan.

Hoe laat kan ik inchecken bij Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea?

Je kunt vanaf 15.00 uur inchecken.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea uitchecken?

Je dient uiterlijk om 10.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar ligt Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea?

Dit vakantiehuis in Drake Bay ligt aan het strand, binnen 3 km afstand van Playa Danta, Playa San Josecito en Cocalito. Ook Strand van Drake Bay en Playa Rincon liggen binnen 5 km afstand.

Beoordelingen over Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea

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Uitzonderlijk

Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 36 van 38 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 2 van 38 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 0 van 38 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 38 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 0 van 38 beoordelingen

10/10

Netheid

Beoordelingen

10/10 – Uitstekend

STEVE H., LAKEWOOD

Positief: Netheid

Beautiful Slice of Heaven

Casa Nirvanita is a very special place! It's set back into the jungle yet steps away from the beach. It is both relaxing yet exciting to be so close to the wildlife of the jungle. Beauty is everywhere you look from the breathtaking colors of the flower all around to the different shades of green in the jungle, to the quiet sandy beach. Our favorite part was hearing the pounding surf of the ocean wherever we were in the house! Clara & German were so kind & helpful. They are both sweet souls, & it's evident they love their home & wanted us to feel the same. & we did fall in love with it! They set up our excursions for us & made sure we had everything we needed. They were close by when we needed something but not so close we felt smothered. The house was equipped with everything we needed for the 5 nights we were there. We were picked up at the airport & taken to the store to get our groceries for the week. It was easy & worked out well. It was hard to leave, it was such a memorable week. We will try to bring some of the restful, peaceful time we had there back with us! Thank you German & Clara for sharing your beautiful home with us & for being such thoughtful hosts! We will not forget you!
5 nachten verbleven in augustus 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Ingrid S., Owen Sound, Canada

Positief: Netheid

Paradise

I travelled with my husband, 2 kids (4 +10), brother, girlfriend & 13 yr old son. The house is a gem. Well protected but absolutely open. Loved sleeping to the sounds of the waves rolling in, the birds/frogs/cicadas... Monkeys, toucans, macaws, crabs, marine toads, frogs... all right there on the property. The beach is amazing and water incredibly warm. Our boys spent many hours just tumbling in the waves every day. The property is right on the drake bay trail so you can do day trips from here in either direction. We also did day trips to Corcavado & Cano island - both of which were amazing. We would have loved to have done a night hike but unfortunately it had to be cancelled - we went out every night on our own to try to spot nighttime creatures - spiders, frogs, and crabs. We had pre-ordered food to be delivered to the house and were very happily surprised to receive everything we asked for and really good quality too! Drake Bay has lots of supplies available too. And there was no shortage of mangos and fruits all around to make delicious smoothies with. We rented a Toyota landcruiser from Nomad America in San Jose and drove ourselves to the property - it took ~7 hours. The conditions of the road were no problem but the last 2 hours are bumpy and we were glad to arrive before sunset. This made for a long trip but we were happy to have our own car there to explore with. One drawback was not having a dryer (or washer - less of an issue as we brought a bar of detergent to hand wash some stuff which was fine). We went in May which is the start of the rainy season. There is a drying station which works well when the sun is out, but sometimes takes a few days! I would highly recommend bringing mostly quick-dry clothing and bringing enough changes without relying on reusing as much. We did get some bug bites particularly at dusk but honestly the bugs weren't bad (coming from Canada where black flies/moskitos terrorize spring/summer nights!). Avon skin so soft oil spray did seem to help with the noseeums. We used the provided bug nets on the beds at night. The house breathes incredibly well and there are fans in nearly every room. The hot water is in limited supply but who needs a hot shower in that hot climate? You want to cool off anyways! German and Clara were amazing. I wish we could have spent more time hearing about the history of the house and property. This place is not for everyone, but it was exactly what we wanted!
9 nachten verbleven in mei 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Hock L.

Positief: Netheid

True Nirvana!

Casa Nivanita is an exceptional house set on an extraordinary property. Every detail of the house has been designed with both beauty and environmental awareness in mind. It provided our family of six (two children) a perfect haven for relaxation and access to beach play. The nearby trails are home to tropical plants, animals, streams and amazing vistas. We enjoyed every minute of our stay!
5 nachten verbleven in april 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Rudi B., Boulder, Colorado

Positief: Netheid

Peaceful family retreat with new found family!

We are ready to return! We are so fortunate to have found Nirvanita, German, Clara, and everyone! We were treated as family and had the most wonderful stay at their magical retreat. We are a family of seven, with 5 kids between 11-17. We were all awed by the wildlife, the working farm and ecological oasis, the beautiful beach, and our lovely hosts. Thank you, Clara and German!
10 nachten verbleven in maart 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Michael M.

Positief: Netheid

Absolutely amazing place

Experience life in the tropical forest with the sound of the surf. Definitely for the travelers that want to get off the beaten path, but not for ones that are looking for the luxury resort experience. It will be an experience you will never forget. The trip by road or boat is an adventure it’s self. Expect a few frogs, lizards and insects to pass through. The place is beautifully designed and well equipped. Beach and water is great for swimming. Need to spend at least 4 nights to allow for enough time for you to settle into the lifestyle. Their is a trail that runs the length of the peninsula at the edge of the beach. Great for day hikes or getting to town. A boat ride to the nature preserve and hike with a local guide is also a must.
4 nachten verbleven in januari 2022

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jonathan G.

Positief: Netheid

Beauty and magic

Beauty and magic. First, the hosts, German and Clara. Columbian expats who began creating this paradise 40 years ago. They are warm, fascinating, gracious, and unforgettable. The house is like nothing we have ever experienced and hard to describe. It looks and functions like a luxury house - tile and hardwood, much of it from one giant tree German had hauled down from the surrounding mountains. Full refrigerator/freezer, oven, stovetop, coffeemaker, microwave. . .multiple sitting areas, bedrooms, bathrooms. But other than bathrooms and bedrooms, no doors. And no windows. Which means you are really in the rainforest. And because you're 100 feet from the an essentially private beach that's as beautiful as any other we saw in Costa Rica, you can hear the sound of rain on the big, rubbery leaves of the trees and the sound of waves all at once. Like a mashup of the beach and rainforest scenes on Calm.com. Mindblowing and deeply relaxing. The property is part of a primary rainforest, complete with its own waterfall, countless fruit trees, ginger, heliconia, giant trees hundreds of years old. One morning, we woke up to see a troop of whitefaced monkeys swinging around and eating from a fruit tree right outside our bedroom. Another evening, we watched a pair of scarlet macaws perch and eat. Another afternoon, we walked down the beach path that runs right outside the house, stretches for dozens of miles, and serves as the highway for getting around Drake Bay. Within 10 minutes, we came across a large troop of spider monkeys and then an even larger troop of whiteface monkeys. It was like we had parachuted into a David Attenborough nature documentary. And that's just the stuff we did around the house. One day we hiked 20 kilometers near San Pedrillo in Corcovado with Carlos, a Costa Rican turned US Army Ranger, turned naturalist and spiritual guide. Another day we went to Sirena with Sandro, a Corcovado native, who has helped reinvent the local economy as an ecotourism hub after much of the Cost Rican meat industry collapsed and his family had to hunt and forage to survive. One evening we went on a night hike across the Casa Nirvanita property with Gustavo to spot snakes, frogs and other creepy crawlies. German and Clara arranged almost all of it. I could keep writing, but I'll exhaust your patience. If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, this is it.
4 nachten verbleven in juni 2021

10/10 – Uitstekend

Lee N., Leavenworth

Positief: Netheid

Tropical Paradise with a spectacular home.

First off the owners, Clara and Germán are absolutely a joy to have as your owner/hosts. They are so helpful in assisting with any arrangements you may need. They arranged for the Corcovado tour boat to stop on the beach in front of the house and pick us up and drop us off so we didn't have to drive into town. The beach is lovely and quiet and was safe for swimming while we were staying there. The Custom built timber house is truly custom, with a main floor that has the lounging areas, kitchen/dining all in a open design with no doors or windows and the upstairs has the bedrooms with their own full bathrooms. All the bedrooms and baths have doors and are open with no windows so the breeze can flow through. We had a wonderful time staying there and meeting Clara and Germán and highly recommend it!
3 nachten verbleven in maart 2020

10/10 – Uitstekend

Werner G.

Positief: Netheid

Delightful experience

Casa Nirvanita is set close to a beautiful beach cove and for us was one of serenity, relaxation, mystery and remoteness. The 4 of us had a fantastic experience, swimming in the safe waters of the beach cove, hiking from the property, listening to the surf, swinging in the hammocks, walking the property with Herman and Clara learning about the flora and fauna and watching the nightly sunset from the beach. Chairs included. My brother in law was worried about the house being open to the elements which proved to be no worry but a delight. There were no insects to speak of. Herman and Clara were warm and welcoming hosts that shared their love of the place. A favorite memory besides meeting our hosts was the Morpho butterflies that would float down the stream and waterfall behind the house. The property not only has easy access to various activities by boat pickup but the coast trail to the Corcovado National Park is outside the gate along the beach in front of the house. We would come again in a heartbeat
5 nachten verbleven in februari 2020

10/10 – Uitstekend

Basil S.

Positief: Netheid

Fantastic home in paradise with the most amazing and welcoming hosts

Everything about this trip was incredible for me, my wife and three girls (10, 9, 9) First, the home. Casa Nirvanita simply could not have been more wonderful. I’ve never seen anything of it’s kind, mixing immersion in a rainforest on the edge of a pristine beach with all the comforts and stunning architecture. You can chill around the house and beach or chose epic adventures Second, the environs and epic adventures. The beach was simply the best we saw in Drake Bay and we basically had it to ourselves. It also became the gateway to excursions all around the area (Cano island snorkeling, hikes into the rainforest, walks to the village, horseback rides, zip lines, etc). And there is nothing in CR like Drake Bay— the best of the best and wild! Lastly, and most importantly, were the hosts. Germán and Clara are magical, warm and special people who truly care about making the world a better place— and they clearly have, having already led such meaningful lives. They went above and beyond to help with logistics of the trip and the excursions. And we feel fortunate to have spent “Mañana Standard Time” (credit German) with them over drinks, tours of their land, and talks on the beach. My girls had tears when we left— a sure sign of a meaningful stay. We hope to return very soon. Gracias Germán y Clara!
7 nachten verbleven in februari 2020

10/10 – Uitstekend

Bill L.

Positief: Netheid

Closest thing to paradise

As long as you have the right expectations, Casa Nirvanita is a fantastic, one-of-a-kind experience. My wife and I have been in Costa Rica for a little more than a year, and we have been fortunate to see a lot of this amazing country. On most of our trips we have stayed in VRBO homes where we could easily walk to restaurants and shops. Casa Nirvanita is not that. It is an incredible house on an indescribably beautiful, secluded beach on Drake Bay. There are no restaurants or shops nearby, and very few people. Mostly just you and the jungle and the beach. The house is beautiful and unique. There are no doors, other than in the interior, for the bedrooms and bathrooms. It has a nice, big kitchen with everything you need to prepare meals. The bedrooms are comfortable, and the fans provide enough breeze that we didn't miss having A/C. Because the walls are open to the outside, bugs are free to come and go, and the bug nets over the beds are a necessity. The master bedroom looks out toward the water, with beautiful trees that attract toucans and macaws in the morning. Listening to the waves crash on the beach is a perfect way to fall asleep. we came to Drake Bay by boat from Sierpe. It's a 45 min ride through an estuary lined with mangroves, then 20 more min on the ocean. We told the boat driver that we were going to Casa Nirvanita and they dropped us off on the beach in front of the house. The owners, Germán and Clara, met us on the beach with staff members who carried all our stuff to the house. Germán and Clara live in their own house on the property. They are wonderful people who will be as engaged in your stay as you want them to be. I traded several emails with Germán before our visit. He took us on a couple walks around the property and told us about the interesting history of how they came to own it. A couple tips if you will be staying at Casa Nirvanita: - Arrange your visit to Corcovado well in advance. (I was too late) - Bring soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. We had not brought soap or shampoo, and ended up borrowing some from Clara. A suggestion for Germán and Clara would be to keep a supply on hand. We stayed 3 days and loved it. Germán arranged for the boat to come pick us up, and on the morning we were leaving we got a special treat. Several baby tortoises had hatched and were struggling to cross the beach to the water. It was a perfect end to a perfect 3 days in paradise.
3 nachten verbleven in januari 2020

10/10 – Uitstekend

ROBIN L.

Great wildlife experience, front yard is amazing!

Magical family vacations, sharing life with Ara macaw, monkey , toucan, colibri etc... Amazing beach steps from the house!
6 nachten verbleven in april 2017

10/10 – Uitstekend

Janet M.

A one of a kind experience . . . .

If you are looking for an adventure, beautiful garden surroundings and ocean views with a personable Tico hospitality, this is the place to stay. Clara and German made good on their #1 objective to see that we had a delightful and trouble free stay. Osa Peninsula is an activity paradise. Clara made all the arrangements with knowledgeable experience and downright entertaining guides. We took advantage of a night walk checking out creepy crawly creatures and poisonous toads ( don’t worry they don’t attack humans), snorkeling at Cano Island seeing schools of Jack fish, a day trip to the Corcovado Sirena entrance spotting all four local monkeys, zip lines across 13 platforms in the primary and secondary rain forest, and a hike up a river to a majestic waterfall topped by an onsite lunch with fresh pineapple juice and pan fried carp. The day trips include lunch and the kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals and recuperating from the day’s adventures in the beauty of their spacious casa. It is an experience of a lifetime. Coming from the desert and acclimating to the humidity was a challenge, but the fans and open air design make you comfortable. All so amazing. Many thanks to Clara and German. Pura Vida.
5 nachten verbleven in maart 2017

10/10 – Uitstekend

carmen g.

Came as strangers...left as friends

We stayed at Casa Nirvanita for 10 absolutely wonderful days. This was our second trip to the Drake Bay area and we will definitely will becoming back next year. Unlike other places we have stayed in the past, Casa Nirvanita more than exceeded our expectations. First and foremost German and Clara were outstanding hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. One of the many highlights of our trip was getting to know them over fresh grilled fish and drinks. Their advise on provisions, transportation arrangements and activities were all excellent. The house was beautiful, comfortable and very functional. We enjoyed the cool breezes in the master bedroom, the multiple hammocks and the very well organized kitchen. The beach was only 50 meters from the house and was beautiful and usually private. We used Casa Nirvanita as our hub for several day trips to include snorkeling at Cano Island, fishing with Captain Willy on the Reel Escape and hikes through the national park to Rio Claro and Drake Bay. On days we didn't have activities planned we enjoyed relaxing on the beach or fishing from the kayak provided by German. Highly recommend fishing with Captain Willy early in your trip, as we brought home enough fish to feed a small village. Also had good luck fishing from the kayak on the rocks 100 yards off the beach. Be sure to ask German to show you their whole property. We felt it was even more beautiful than the Corcovado National Park. German is a wealth of knowledge on the local flora of the region. We came as strangers and left as friends. So looking forward to next year at Casa Nirvanita!!
10 nachten verbleven in februari 2017

10/10 – Uitstekend

Shelley C., Victoria BC

A great escape

As a group of friends we loved the location. German and Clara were fabulous hosts. Highly recommend. Loved the isolation and the beach.

10/10 – Uitstekend

michael d.

Casa Nirvanita is true Pura Vida!

What a spectacular setting for a family vacation! We were treated like family by the owners German and Clara. They greeted us on arrival to the beach on our boat taxi. The beautiful open house sits in the trees next to the beach. They had fresh tropical flowers from the yard placed throughout the house. You awaken to the sounds of the waves and birds each morning. There are a pair of tucans that frequent one of the trees right outside the master bedroom. You can see the ocean from the bedroom upstairs. From the main level you see the many tropical flowers and can listen to the waves from one of the hammocks in the house (that is where our two teenage kids spent a lot of their time). Hummingbirds would routinely fly through the house in the morning. I sat on the beach after we arrived and a family of monkeys played on the beach right next to me The owners (who live in the original house next door) graciously helped us with setting up tours of the area. They even set up a last minute horseback trip on the beach Christmas day for my wife and daughter. The guide came to the house on the beach and they left from there. The tours basically leave from the house. They pick you up by boat from a landing area just up the beach or to the zip line by 4wd road a short hike up the beach the other way. Snorkeling on Cano island was fun but don't expect to see much coral like in Belize. We had a great guide, Gabriel, from Pirate cove that took us around Corcovado on 2 hikes with lunch on the beach and swimming under a waterfall. The zipline tour up the hill was definitely worth doing. The logistics of getting groceries and us to the house was made possible by German and Clara. They arranged for a car to pick us up at the runway in Drake Bay. We drove across a river to town. Stopped at a small grocery (buy more food than you think you will need since very challenging to get to store again) while the driver waited then took the car to the beach to a boat waiting for us. The boat then took us 10 minutes up the coast to the house where our gracious hosts greeted us and people helped us with our luggage and food from the beach. Thank you again German and Clara for sharing your piece of paradise with us!
6 nachten verbleven in december 2016

8/10 – Goed

Courtney P.

Beautiful and remote

When people ask us about our honeymoon here I tell them it was a Jungle of an experience! Beautiful and remote. The owners were extremely nice, inviting, and full of information. Loved their little kitten! The listing should include exactly what it would take to get to the property, my husband and I had to pay an extra $600 between changing flights and booking extra hotels to get to the property. Up front, if you fly into SJO it takes about a 5 hours drive, then an 1 1/2 boat ride. All of which should be taken over two days because of the time boats run. The property was beautiful, very clean, and magical! We only had two issues: hot water (understandable because it's solar heating and we came during the overcast/rainy season,) and there was a huge ant problem. The house is an open concept with no windows so it is hard to avoid this issue, but it made sleeping at night and keeping food in the kitchen difficult. The owners were the loveliest people! We received a tour of the farm and all the beautiful trees they planted, the streams, and the fruits! I would recommend this house to travelers looking to disconnect like we wanted. It is very close to a National Park and must be even more enjoyable during the summer season! Hiking shoes are a MUST! be prepared to do a lot of walking to get into town and bring extra food supplies. We enjoyed cooking every night and having our own meals with a twist of Costa Rican flare!
6 nachten verbleven in september 2016

10/10 – Uitstekend

Chris C.

Unique and wonderful house on the edge of the rainforest

Having traveled a fair amount the world, I can honestly say this is one of the nicest places I've stayed. First off has to be your hosts, German, Clara and Regulo. Truly lovely people - one of the highlights of our stay was when we invited them for a glass of wine and just had a lovely evening chatting and exchanging stories. They were there to help with everything and yet never felt intrusive. If the world had more German and Clara's in it - it would be a happier place! And Regulo was a great guide for a night walk into the forest, and even found us a boa constrictor on the farm to look at on our last morning! Then the house - which is beautiful. It really is a one of a kind, and very comfortable in every respect, with a well laid out kitchen and everything you could need to cook, including a blender for some tropical smoothies! And finally the location - right on a lovely beach which is great for swimming, tide pooling and shell collecting. We even saw a humpback whale, jumping clean out the water, from the point just 5 minutes walk from the house. And with the jungle behind you, and a walk along the coast. We particularly loved visiting the Rio Claro Aventuras for a canoe up the river, and then a float down with a few jumps in from waterfalls along the way - the kids thought it was the best thing ever - though perhaps not suitable for very young children (ours are 9 and 11 - perfect age) and to see the turtle project. We also enjoyed a boat trip to Sirena Ranger station where we saw Tapir and three species of monkey. The road to Drake Bay from Rincon seems to have been much upgraded of late and so worth considering driving/being driven (though the boat trip from Sierpe is lovely) if that is more convenient - certainly in the dry season. Thank you, German, Clara and Regulo, for such a memorable trip to your little piece of Nirvana.
4 nachten verbleven in augustus 2016

10/10 – Uitstekend

thomas h.

A slice of heaven

After hours and hours of searching hotels,bnbs and rentals within the Drake Bay area we decided on Casa Nirvanita. Thankfully we made the best choice of our whole trip! I was quite concerned about taking my 18 month old daughter and parents somewhere so 'remote', without any shops, restaurants or pretty much anything your used to in day to day life back home. Well I need not have worried as everyone fell completely in love with drake bay and Casa Nirvanita. We all agreed we have never felt so relaxed and at home in our surroundings. German and Clara were the perfect hosts, from providing valuable information before our visit to showing us some of the bay's 'hidden' treasures. It was lovely to have such interesting and engaging hosts yet be given enough privacy to feel like you owned the house. The wildlife around the house and gardens kept us interested all day and falling asleep with the waves crashing nearby really felt like heaven. German and Clara booked all our tours to Corcovado, whale watching and a night tour with a local biologist. Some of things we saw will never be forgotten. All in all, if you are considering Casa Nirvanita I suggest you book quickly. You certainly won't regret it. Thank you German and Clara for the best holiday we have ever had. Tom, Lucy & Lilija x
4 nachten verbleven in juli 2016

10/10 – Uitstekend

Julia P., San Diego

Perfect place to experience the wildlife and beauty of the Osa Peninsula!

Our family of four had the honor of staying at Casa Nirvanita for four days (too short) on our recent trip to Costa Rica. I'm not sure where to begin to describe the unique and wonderful experience that we had -- it was truly unforgettable. First and foremost, our hosts, Herman and Clara, were so kind and helpful in making all of the necessary arrangements for our transportation to the home and our activities while we were there -- so easy. In addition, we could not have been more warmly received upon our arrival to the beach and the tour of the home -- we immediately felt welcome and knew we were embarking upon an adventure. Second, the beautiful home that was carefully designed and constructed by Herman and Clara is a remarkable balance between the natural surroundings and the creature comforts that we are accustomed to. To give one example, we spent countless hours watching the capuchin monkeys and birds directly outside the master bedroom -- they were so close in proximity and completely unimpeded by our presence. Overall, the home (including the beds and wide variety of hammocks) was very comfortable and easy to settle into -- we were thankful for the extra fans during our stay due to the heat. As has been noted in other reviewers, we also did not have any issues with the bugs or any unwanted critters in the house, but much like camping, you should be prepared for some at night with the lights on. Third, Drake's Bay and the Osa Peninsula offer many activities and opportunities to explore. During our short time there, we did a snorkeling trip to Cano Island (wonderful!), a guided tour in Corcovado National Park (where we saw lots of wildlife including, most remarkably, a tapir on the beach that came within a few feet of where we were standing), a hike along the beach to Rio Claro (where we also went swimming) and to another beach where we did a little more snorkeling, and a wonderful tour of the farm that Herman provided. The tour of the farm is a must -- it was fascinating to learn about the evolution of the farm over the years and the number of different species of trees that currently being cultivated. Couple of pointers for other visitors - pack light (it will make it much easier to make the transition from taxi to beach), you really don't need much at Casa Nirvanita; if you travel during the time when it is hot and dry, bring the essentials to combat the effects of heat exhaustion and dehydration; and stay longer than four days!
4 nachten verbleven in april 2016

8/10 – Goed

Jon W., Hampton VA

Awesome place!

6 of us recently spent 8 nights at Nirvanita de Osa and we had an awesome time! First up, the reason for 'only' 4 stars out of 5: heat! Yes, we went to Costa Rica in the hot, dry season; and we were expecting that, but a couple more fans for use in the stuffy house (at night) would have been appreciated. That out of the way, this place is amazing and wonderful! The wide open design (not a piece of glass, or screens or even doors) is remarkable and not a problem comfortable living, despite the fact this place is very much in the jungle and on the edge of the sea. A fully fenced yard must keep the larger critters out, and the bugs were never a problem for us. After dark the bugs are there around the lights, but none seemed to be of the biting nature, even the very few miniscule mosquitoes I saw (compared to those we have back here in Virginia), seemed to be biters. The fact it hadn't rained in months may have helped us out here - or perhaps it was the one or two bats that cruised through the open house at dusk every night - COOL! But have no fear, mosquito netting is available for use over every bed (we didn't need, or use it). Another neat thing about the open home was our daily hummingbird visits at breakfast. They love to fly into house around breakfast time, pausing at the freshly cut flowers the owners have put out for decoration, as well as pausing (hovering) in front of the mirror in the bathroom right off the dining area. I suppose they were checking out their appearance before heading out the 'door' for work! Do trust and seek German's advise & trip/excursion arrangement guidance! He was most helpful before our arrival, and during our stay, despite his being away for a family emergency shortly after we arrived. Do consider the option of a boat transfer all the way from Sierpe on the way in. German will help you with all of the arrangements and you will not be disappointed if you choose this longer option for arrival. Do take a night jungle hike with German's biologist neighbor Lucia. It was amazing, even in the dry season when fewer bugs and critters are out. Also be sure to ask Lucia about where her secret ocean 'jacuzzi' is. You will not be disappointed. I'd tell you, but it is a secret! Do go SCUBA diving off of Cano Island. Incredible, incredible. Do take a tour in Corcovado; do go zip lining; do go on the inner tube ride down the river ending up in Drake Bay. I'll be jealous! Thank you German & Carla for an awesome vacation!

10/10 – Uitstekend

Jan K., Liberec

memorable experience

One of the most memorable places I have ever been to. My family and a couple of friends spent there one awesome week. The house , Clara and German and all else was top notch. I can highly recommend it to anyone interested in spending their holiday off the beaten track and enjoying some unspoiled nature.
6 nachten verbleven in december 2015

10/10 – Uitstekend

Marla G., Vancouver

Incredible escape to Costa Rica

Our family of four (kids are 13 and 16 years old) just returned from a fantastic week at Casa Nirvanita. Although we had never been to Costa Rica before and were unsure exactly how it would all work--German & Clara, the owners-- helped us arrange all the rides and water taxis necessary to make it a seamless voyage to their piece of paradise. We flew from San Jose to Palmar Sur on a domestic flight. German and Clara had someone pick us up and take us to the local supermarket to buy supplies for the week. The store packed everything up in boxes and off we went to catch a boat ride from Sierpe down the river, into the bay and literally onto the beach at Casa Nirvanita. Casa Nirvanita is a very safe, clean and comfortable -- but totally legit -- jungle adventure in a beautiful and seemingly untouched corner of Costa Rica. The house, and farm, are clearly a labour of love. The house sits at the edge of both the jungle and beach. It's open to the sights and sounds of the jungle, but also very private. The kitchen has everything you need, including a large fridge and freezer and plenty of utensils and counter space. There are 4 sleep-inducing hammocks in the house that lend themselves to some serious siestas, and the beach out front is perfect — and virtually all yours. The water is clear, warm and perfect for swimming. The sand is soft and the views are incredible. Above all, German and Clara were exceedingly gracious and helpful hosts, ever ready with answers to our questions, a helpful hand, local knowledge, fruits to sample from their trees and great stories. They made all the arrangements for us to enjoy a snorkeling trip, a guided tour through the Corcovado National Park (bring bathing suits for a fresh water swim in the middle of the jungle) and a night walk with a local biologist — we recommend all of the above. German also guided us around the house to see their various streams and abundant fruit trees and we hiked along a well-worn walking trail (right off the beach) to Drake Bay (60-90 minute walk) through the jungle and over a neat little suspension bridge. We saw macaws, toucans, white faced monkeys, howler monkeys, toads, frogs and lots of crazy looking bugs-- but rest assured that you are comfortable and well tucked under mosquito nets in your luxurious bedrooms at night. Casa Nirvanita is exactly as advertised -- a magical slice of the Osa Peninsula and an adventure we will never forget! Marla & Josh, Vancouver, BC
7 nachten verbleven in december 2015