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Casa Nirvanita - En lille biologisk juvel ved havet

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Terrasse/gårdhave
Interiør
4 soveværelser, pengeskab på værelset, gratis Wi-Fi, sengetøj
På stranden, liggestole, badehåndklæder

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Enestående

Hele boligen

4 soveværelser4 badeværelserPlads til 8 personer409 m2

Populære faciliteter

  • Parkering tilgængelig
  • Tørretumbler
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Pejs
  • Køkken
  • Grillfaciliteter

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Casa Nirvanita - En lille biologisk juvel ved havet

Casa Nirvanita er det største hjem i Nirvanita de Osa, vores families lille biologiske juvel i de sidste 35 år. Huset ligger foran stranden, i den sidste bugt sydvest for Drake Bay, på den sydlige Stillehavskyst i Costa Rica.
Nirvanita de Osa er en smuk ejendom på 23 ha (57 acre), der har 440 meter ved havet, og 4 klare vandløb, der strømmer fra gården til havet året rundt (3 er født på ejendommen).

Der er omkring 3 ha (7. 5 hektar) forskellige frugttræer, herunder Mango, Rambutan, Starfruit, Mamey, colombiansk Zapote, 2 typer brødfrugt, malaysisk vandæble, Arazá, Fruta Milagrosa, 3 typer bananer, appelsiner, cashewnødder, 5 typer kokosnødder; og andre afgrøder.(Tilgængelighed afhænger af årstid og konkurrence om dyreliv);
Der er modne tropiske haver, og omkring 3 hektar af 50 år gammel sekundær regnskov. Resten er sammensat af nogle af Osa-halvøens berømte primære regnskov (kendt for at være en af verdens højeste), som er forbundet med Corcovado National Park et par miles væk.

Huset, der er omkring 410 M2; blev designet af os og vores arkitekt til at give et enkelt, rig, åbent, luksuriøst husly, der passer sammen med de smukke omgivelser og fungerer godt med havet, de omkringliggende træer og vandløb for at forblive køligt og behageligt.
Det har et naturligt klimaanlæg ved køling af tagvandtåge, som vi sjældent bruger, da huset forbliver køligt fra havbrisen, der strømmer gennem det og de enorme træer, der omgiver og skygger det.

Det er et unikt hus ved stranden, der ligger 70 meter fra sandet ved Las Caletas-stranden, og bekvemt beliggende til alle de andre strande, øer, parker og alle andre eventyr, der er tilgængelige i Drake Bay og Bahia Ballena.

Huset har i første sal køkken, stue og spisestuer og et komplet badeværelse. i anden sal finder du de 3 soveværelser med en konge og 2 dronningssenge og private komplette badeværelser på hver, som har meget smuk udsigt over havet eller skoven fra hvert værelse. (der er 2 store barnesenge, der kan bruges i et hvilket som helst af soveværelserne)

Det har været drevet af en kombination af Micro-Hydro og Solar i mange år, men det blev for nylig forbundet til nettet til sikkerhedskopiering og energilagring.

Vores hus er åbent, med kun halve vægge (som kan lukkes) og ingen skærme (selvom alle senge har netto baldakiner, som vi sjældent skal bruge). Alt i alt er vores hus meget en del af de naturlige omgivelser.
Naturelskere elsker vores hus, men hvis du ikke har det godt med den store udendørs, er dette sandsynligvis ikke ferie stedet for dig.

Det er et sted at afbryde forbindelsen, (der er cel-telefon og 3g internet, men det er tilgængeligt 70-90% af tiden og undertiden slooow),

Casa Nirvanita er et sted at træne eller træne i nogle alvorlige Hammockology, slappe af, slappe af og nyde freden, den naturlige skønhed og sindsro.

Der er et par kajakker til din fornøjelse. (1 enkelt, 1 dobbelt) og 2 Stand up paddle boards.

Vi kan hjælpe dig med at arrangere ture som: Ridning, Canopy og Zip line gennem skoven, nattskovsture, både og guider til at tage dig med hvalsafari og delfinsafari, til Corcovado eller Isla del Caño nationalparker, sportsfiskeri eller et hvilket som helst af de andre sjove og eventyrlige aktiviteter findes i området.

Osa-halvøen er af nogle botanikere blevet kaldt 'Galapagos of Mesoamerica' på grund af dens store mangfoldighed i plante- og dyrearter. Osa har sandsynligvis mange flere hemmeligheder at afsløre om sin flora og fauna, da kun ca. 75% af de arter, der menes at findes her, er blevet registreret.

Med sit unikke klima, i modsætning til i ethvert andet område i hundreder af miles i enhver retning, har Osa havne på op til 500 forskellige træarter, hvoraf mindst 4 arter kun findes på Osa-halvøen, hvilket gør det meget vigtigt at holde skoven intakt .

Osa-halvøen har den største største udvidelse af en tropisk regnskov i lavlandet i Stillehavskysten i Mellemamerika og er kendt for at have en af de højeste tropiske regnskove i verden.

Osa-halvøen er et af de mest biologisk forskellige steder på jorden. Hjemmet til over, 375 fuglearter (inkl. Flere endemiske arter), det har den største bestand af skarlagen macaws i Mellemamerika, 117 arter af krybdyr og over 10.000 insektarter.

Flokke af ara, tukaner, papegøjer, aber af fire forskellige typer, coatis, kinkajous, agoutis og dovendyr kan ofte ses.

Peccaries, og fra tid til anden endda jungle katte (som puber, jaguarundis, ocelots og meget sjældent jaguarer) kan opdages af den omhyggelige observatør.

Drake Bay

Drake Bay (Bahia Drake) ligger på den nordlige ende af Osa-halvøen i Puntarenas-provinsen. Sandsynligvis en af de mest kendte destinationer i regionen, den lille by Agujitas i bugten var faktisk et af de mest tilgængelige steder i hele landet i mange år, men det har ændret sig for nylig.

Der er en lille lufthavn i bugten med flere daglige flyvninger fra San Jose og Puerto Jimenez.

Flere daglige offentlige både foretager nu den smukke 90 minutters tur fra Sierpe om morgenen kl. 11 og kl. 13 om morgenen.

Vejadgangen til bugten fra Golfo Dulce er lang, men smuk og acceptabel året rundt.

Du kan tage en dagstur til Drake Bay, men mindst 2-7 dage anbefales.

Efter at han blev 'opdaget' af Sir Francis Drake i 1579 under hans omgåelse af kloden, er Drake Bay nu blevet porten til Isla del Caño øen og Corcovado National Park.

Der er masser af udendørs aktiviteter i området, herunder havkajak, flod kanosejlads, ridning, vandreture, surfing, svømning, snorkling, dykning og zip linjer. Fugleture og fotografering er også meget populært omkring bugten og strande. Caño ø tilbyder nogle af de bedste snorkling og dykning i hele Costa Rica.

Nirvanita de Osa er sandsynligvis den smukkeste og mest private ejendom ved stranden i Drake Bay.

Marino Ballena National Park er opkaldt efter pukkelhvaler, der hvert år vandrer hit for at parre sig og kalve deres unge i det varme vand, inden de vender tilbage til de frise vand mod nord eller syd. Denne hvalart kaldes en pukkelryg ved den måde, de buer ryggen på overfladen, før de dykker ned.

Hvaler fra den sydlige halvkugle er her fra august til oktober, og hvaler fra den nordlige halvkugle kommer senere og forbliver længere fra december til april.

Sangen af pukkelhvalen er et meget unikt fænomen i naturen. Hanen udsender en melodi af række unikke lyde, der ligner musikinstrumenter. Hanen synger muligvis i tæt på 15 minutter, og når hans sang er færdig, gentager han sangen næsten nøjagtigt den samme i undertiden op til en time. Disse vidunderlige sange vil rejse gennem havet i op til flere kilometer, så denne fascinerende opførsel kan høres, mens man svømmer, snorkler eller dykker rundt i Marino Ballena National Park, Corcovado National Park og Drake Bay.

I løbet af disse to separate Drake Bay hvalsafari sæsoner hvert år, kan du se og interagere med nogle af de forskellige smukke hvaler og delfiner, der vandrer til det varme vand omkring Drake Bay for at kalve deres unge. Mange af pukkelhvalerne i verden er undfanget eller fødes i Osa-halvøen.

Hvalobservationer er almindelige i farvandene i Osa-regionen til Puerto Jimenez i den sydlige del af halvøen. Den højeste hvalobservationsmåned er januar til april, fulgt nøje af juli til oktober. Næringsrige rige og varme Osa-halvøvande trækker også spermhvaler, pilothvaler, Brydehvaler, spekkhoggere og falske spækhuggere.

Store delfinskoler med mange arter kan ses ved leg i parkens farvande, Drake Bay, Golfo Dulce og den nærliggende ved kontinentalsokkel.

Corcovado National Park:

FORBES MAGAZINE HAR BETALT CORCOVADO NATIONALE PARK SOM EN AF DE 'TOP 10 MEST VAKRE PARKER I VERDEN'

Corcovado National Park på 41.000 hektar er kendt som kronjuvelen i det Costa Rica nationalparker. Det beskytter 13 større økosystemhabitater, herunder en montanskov, der dækker mo end halvdelen af parken, en skov, der er beliggende i den højeste region, rig befolket af egetræer og træbregner, sumpskove, oversvømmet praktisk talt hele året rundt, en yolillo-skov, overvejende af palmer, en mangrovesvamp, beliggende på flodmundingerne af Corcovado-, Llorona- og Sirena-floderne, og en sødvand-urteagtig sump. Parklandene er hjemsted for ca. 500 tresorter, hvilket svarer til en fjerdedel af alle træarter i Costa Rica. Corcovado National Park indeholder ca. 140 arter af pattedyr, anslået 375 fuglearter, 117 amfibie- og krybdyrarter, 40 typer ferskvandsfisk, og det estimeres, at der er omkring 6.000 insektstyper. Alle de fire kostricanske aber arter kan ses i parken, herunder den truede egern abe, hvidvendt capuchin, mantled howler og edderkop ape. Andre pattedyr inkluderer to og tre-toed sloth, nordlige tamandua, den silkeagtige anteater, agoutis, tayras og coatimundi. Der er et stort udvalg af fuglearter med trogoner, tigerherrer, guans, høge, tanagers, papegøjer, tukaner og to forskellige araarter. Alle fire af havskildpadderne, der hekker i Costa Rica, besøger også strandene i Corcovado. Over 40 arter af frøer, herunder rødøjede træer, regn, glas-, dink- og giftpilsorter, dusinvis af slanger, inklusive en række boas, og bushmasteren, 28 arter af firben og mere end 100 arter af sommerfugle kalder Osa Halvøen hjem.

(Forresten: Vi leder også efter mulige partnere eller investorer til nøje at udvikle ejendommen i tilfælde af at du måtte være interesseret.)

Overnatningsstedets manager

Germán Llano or Clara Fernandez

Sprog

Engelsk og spansk

Tilføj datoer for priser

Faciliteter på overnatningsstedet

Strand

  • På stranden
  • Strandhåndklæder
  • Strandliggestole

Pool- og spafaciliteter

  • Massage

Internet

  • Tilgængeligt i huset: gratis Wi-Fi

Parkering og transport

  • Bil er ikke påkrævet
  • Parkering på stedet

Køkken

  • Blender
  • Brødrister
  • Elkedel
  • Isterningmaskine
  • Kaffe-/temaskine
  • Kaffekværn
  • Kogeplade
  • Krydderier
  • Køkkengrej, tallerkener og køkkenredskaber
  • Køleskab
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Ovn

Spisning

  • Spisebord

Soveværelser

  • 4 soveværelser
  • Sengelinned til rådighed
  • Sovesofa

Badeværelse

  • 4 badeværelser
  • Badekar eller brusekabine
  • Bruser
  • Håndklæder til rådighed
  • Sæbe
  • Toiletpapir

Opholdsområder

  • Pejs
  • Spisebord
  • Stue

Underholdning

  • Bøger

Udendørsarealer

  • Balkon
  • Grillfaciliteter
  • Have

Tøjvask

  • Vaskemaskine
  • Vaskeri

Komfort

  • Aircondition

Kæledyr

  • Kæledyr er ikke tilladt

Hjælp til personer med et handicap

  • Særlige rygeområder
  • Besked fra værten: Outside the house

Service og tjenester

  • Pengeskab

Områdets højdepunkter

  • I landlige omgivelser
  • Tæt på bugten
  • Tæt på havet
  • Ved vandet

Oplevelser

  • Båd
  • Kajak
  • Udstyr til vandsport
  • Bjergklatring i nærheden
  • Dykning i nærheden
  • Fiskeri i nærheden
  • Fuglekiggeri i nærheden
  • Hvalsafari i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at ride i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at ro kajak i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at sejle i kano i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at sejle i motorbåd i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at sejle i nærheden
  • Mulighed for at svømme i nærheden
  • Naturvandringer i nærheden
  • Snorkling i nærheden
  • Vandre-/cykelstier i nærheden
  • Økoture i nærheden

Sikkerhedsforanstaltninger

  • Kuliltedetektor ikke angivet (værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltedetektor på overnatningsstedet – medbring eventuelt en bærbar detektor)
  • Røgalarm ikke angivet (værten har ikke angivet, om der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet)

Generelt

  • Have

Lignende overnatningssteder

Politikker

Indtjekning

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00
Minimumsalder for indtjekning: 21 år

Udtjekning

Udtjekning inden: kl. 10.00

Særlige indtjekningsinstruktioner

Du modtager en e-mail fra værten med instruktioner til indtjekning og udtjekning

Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt

Børn og ekstra senge

Børn er velkomne
Besked fra værten: caution with children, open sides dstairs 3 levels

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events er tilladt på stedet
Besked fra værten: Within reason
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet. Medbring evt. egen alarm.
Værten har ikke angivet, om der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Dette overnatningssted administreres gennem vores samarbejdspartner Vrbo. Du modtager en e-mail fra Vrbo med et link til en Vrbo-konto, hvorfra du kan ændre eller afbestille din booking

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Om området

Kort
Bahia Drake, Puntarenas

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Playa Danta - 16 min. gang - 1.3 km
  • Playa Colorada - 18 min. kørsel - 7.7 km
  • School & Soccer Field - 18 min. kørsel - 7.7 km
  • Drake Bay Beach - 23 min. kørsel - 8.1 km
  • Vandreområdet ved Drake-bugten - 23 min. kørsel - 8.1 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 151 min. kørsel

Restauranter

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

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Casa Nirvanita - En lille biologisk juvel ved havet et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Casa Nirvanita - En lille biologisk juvel ved havet?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Casa Nirvanita - En lille biologisk juvel ved havet?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Casa Nirvanita - En lille biologisk juvel ved havet?

Dette feriested i Drake Bay ligger på stranden, mindre end 3 km fra Playa Danta, San Josecito Strand og Cocalito. Derudover ligger Drake Bay Beach og Playa Rincon ca. 5 km derfra.

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10/10

Rengøring

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10/10

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!
Overnattede 5 nætter i august 2022

10/10

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!
Overnattede 9 nætter i maj 2022

10/10

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!
Overnattede 5 nætter i april 2022

10/10

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!
Overnattede 10 nætter i marts 2022

10/10

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.
Overnattede 4 nætter i januar 2022

10/10

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.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2021

10/10

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!
Overnattede 3 nætter i marts 2020

10/10

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
Overnattede 5 nætter i februar 2020

10/10

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!
Overnattede 7 nætter i februar 2020

10/10

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.
Overnattede 3 nætter i januar 2020

10/10

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

10/10

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.
Overnattede 5 nætter i marts 2017

10/10

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!!
Overnattede 10 nætter i februar 2017

10/10

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

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!
Overnattede 6 nætter i december 2016

8/10

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!
Overnattede 6 nætter i september 2016

10/10

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.
Overnattede 4 nætter i august 2016

10/10

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
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2016

10/10

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!
Overnattede 4 nætter i april 2016

8/10

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

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.
Overnattede 6 nætter i december 2015

10/10

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
Overnattede 7 nætter i december 2015