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Casa Nirvanita - En liten biologisk juvel ved sjøen

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På stranden, solsenger og strandhåndklær
Terrasse/patio
4 soverom, safe på rommet, wi-fi (inkludert) og sengetøy

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4 soverom4 badPlass til 8 personer409 m²

Populære fasiliteter

  • Kjøkken
  • Vaskemaskin
  • Tørketrommel
  • Wi-fi inkludert
  • Aircondition
  • Uteplass

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Du vil få hele huset for deg selv, og kommer kun til å måtte dele plassen med de andre gjestene du reiser sammen med.

Casa Nirvanita - En liten biologisk juvel ved sjøen

Casa Nirvanita er hovedhuset på Nirvanita de Osa, familiens lille biologiske juvel de siste 35 årene. Huset ligger foran stranden, i den siste viken sørvest for Drake Bay, på den sørlige stillehavskysten av Costa Rica.
Nirvanita de Osa er en vakker eiendom på 23 hektar, som har 440 meter ved havet, og 4 klare bekker som strømmer fra gården til sjøen året rundt (3 er født på eiendommen).

Det er omtrent 3 hektar med forskjellige frukttrær inkludert Mango, Rambutan, Starfruit, Mamey, colombianske Zapote, 2 typer brødfrukt, malaysisk vann Apple, Arazá, Fruta Milagrosa, 3 typer bananer, appelsiner, cashewnøtter, 5 typer kokosnøtter; , og andre avlinger.(Tilgjengeligheten avhenger av årstid og konkurranse om dyreliv);
Det er modne tropiske hager, og omtrent 3 hektar 50 år gammel sekundær regnskog. Resten består av noen av Osa-halvøyens berømte primære regnskog (kjent for å være en av verdens høyeste) som er koblet til Corcovado nasjonalpark noen miles unna.

Huset som er omtrent 410 M2; ble designet av oss og arkitekten vår for å gi et enkelt, rikelig, åpent, luksuriøst ly, som passer sammen med de vakre omgivelsene, og fungerer godt med havet, trærne rundt og strømmer for å holde seg kjølige og komfortable.
Den har et naturlig luftkondisjoneringssystem ved avkjøling av takvanntåke som vi sjelden bruker, da huset forblir kjølig fra havbrisen som renner gjennom det og de enorme trærne som omgir og skygger for det.

Det er et unikt hjem ved stranden som ligger 70 meter fra sanden ved Las Caletas-stranden, og beleilig plassert til alle de andre strendene, øyene, parkene og alle andre eventyr som er tilgjengelige i Drake Bay og Bahia Ballena.

Huset har i første etasje kjøkken, stue og spiserom og et komplett bad. i andre etasje finner du de 3 soverommene med en konge og 2 dronningssenger og private komplette bad på hvert, som har veldig vakker utsikt over havet eller skogen fra hvert rom. (det er 2 store barnesenger som kan brukes i hvert av soverommene)

Den har vært drevet av en kombinasjon av Micro-Hydro og Solar i mange år, men den ble nylig koblet til nettet for sikkerhetskopiering og energilagring.

Huset vårt er åpent, med bare halvvegger (som kan skoddes) og ingen skjermer (selv om alle sengene har netto kalesjer som vi sjelden må bruke). Alt i alt er huset vårt veldig mye av den naturlige omgivelsen.
Naturelskere elsker huset vårt, men hvis du ikke er komfortabel med det utendørs, er dette sannsynligvis ikke ferieplassen for deg.

Det er et sted å koble fra, (det er cel-telefon og 3g internett, men det er tilgjengelig 70-90% av tiden og noen ganger slurvet),

Casa Nirvanita er et sted å trene eller trene i en alvorlig Hammockology, slappe av, slappe av og nyte roen, den naturlige skjønnheten og roen.

Det er et par kajakker for din glede. (1 enkeltseng, 1 dobbeltseng) og 2 stående padlebrett.

Vi kan hjelpe deg med å arrangere turer som: Ridning, Canopy og Zip line gjennom skogen, nattskogsturer, båter og guider for å ta deg med hval- og delfiniturer, til Corcovado eller Isla del Caño nasjonalparker, sportsfiske eller noe av andre morsomme og eventyrlige aktiviteter tilgjengelig i området.

Osa-halvøya er blitt kalt av noen botanikere "Galapagos of Mesoamerica" på grunn av det store mangfoldet i plante- og dyrearter. Osa har sannsynligvis mange flere hemmeligheter å avsløre om sin flora og fauna, siden bare rundt 75% av artene som antas å eksistere her er registrert.

Med sitt unike klima, i motsetning til noe annet område i hundrevis av kilometer i alle retninger, havner Osa opptil 500 forskjellige treslag, hvorav minst 4 arter bare eksisterer på Osa-halvøya, noe som gjør det veldig viktig å holde skogen intakt .

Osa-halvøya har den største utvidelsen av en tropisk regnskog i lavlandet i stillehavskysten i Mellom-Amerika og er kjent for å ha en av de høyeste tropiske regnskogene i verden.

Osa-halvøya er et av de mest biologisk forskjellige stedene på jorden. Hjemmet til over, 375 fuglearter (inkludert flere endemiske arter). Det har den største bestanden av Scarlet Macaws i Mellom-Amerika, 117 arter av krypdyr og over 10 000 insektarter.

Flokker med ara, tukaner, papegøyer, aper av fire forskjellige typer, coatis, kinkajous, agoutis og dovendyr kan ofte sees.

Peccaries, og fra tid til annen også jungelkatter (som puber, jaguarundis, ocelots og veldig sjelden jaguarer) kan bli oppdaget av den nøye observatøren.

Drake Bay

Drake Bay (Bahia Drake) ligger på den nordlige enden av Osa-halvøya i Puntarenas-provinsen. Sannsynligvis en av de mest kjente destinasjonene i regionen, den lille byen Agujitas i bukta var faktisk et av de mest tilgjengelige stedene i hele landet i mange år, men det har endret seg den siste tiden.

Det er en liten flyplass i bukta med flere daglige flyvninger fra San Jose og Puerto Jimenez.

Flere daglige offentlige båter tar nå den vakre 90 minutters turen fra Sierpe om morgenen klokka 11, og klokken 13 om 15.

Veitilgangen til bukten fra Golfo Dulce er lang, men vakker, og farbar året rundt.

Du kan ta en dagstur til Drake Bay, men minst 2-7 dager anbefales.

Etter å ha blitt "oppdaget" av Sir Francis Drake i 1579 under hans omgåelse av kloden, har Drake Bay nå blitt porten til øya Isla del Caño og Corcovado nasjonalpark.

Det er mange utendørsaktiviteter i området, inkludert havkajakk, elvekano, ridning, fotturer, surfing, svømming, snorkling, dykking og zip-linjer. Fugletitting og fotografering er også veldig populært rundt bukten og strendene. Caño øya tilbyr noen av de beste snorkling og dykking i hele Costa Rica.

Nirvanita de Osa er sannsynligvis den vakreste og mest private eiendommen ved stranden i Drake Bay.

Marino Ballena nasjonalpark er oppkalt etter pukkelhvalene som vandrer hit hvert år for å parre seg og kalve ungdommene sine i det varme vannet, før de vender tilbake til stive vann i nord eller sør. Denne hvalarten kalles en pukkelrygg for måten de buer ryggen på overflaten før de dykker ned.

Hvaler fra den sørlige halvkule er her fra august til oktober, og hvaler fra den nordlige halvkule kommer senere og holder seg lenger fra desember til april.

Sangen til Humpback Whale er et veldig unikt fenomen i naturen. Hannen avgir en melodi av serier med unike lyder som ligner musikkinstrumenter. Hannen kan synge i nærmere 15 minutter, og når sangen hans er fullstendig gjentar han sangen nesten nøyaktig den samme i noen ganger opp til en time. Disse fantastiske sangene vil reise gjennom havet i opptil flere kilometer, så denne fascinerende oppførselen kan høres mens du svømmer, snorkler eller dykker i Marino Ballena nasjonalpark, Corcovado nasjonalpark og Drake Bay.

I løpet av disse to separate Drake Bay hvalsafari-sesongene hvert år, kan du se og samhandle med noen av de forskjellige vakre hvalene og delfinene som vandrer til det varme vannet rundt Drake Bay for å kalve ungdommene sine. Mange av knølhvalene i verden er unnfanget eller fødes i vannet på Osa-halvøya.

Hvalobservasjoner er vanlige i farvannene i Osa-regionen til Puerto Jimenez på den sørlige delen av halvøya. Toppen av hvalobservasjonsmånedene er januar til april, fulgt tett av juli til oktober. Næringsrike og varme Osa-halvøyvann trekker også sædhval, pilothval, Brydehval, spekkhoggere og falske spekkhoggere.

Store Dolphin skoler med mange arter kan sees under lek i vannet i parken, Drake Bay, Golfo Dulce og i nærheten av kontinentalsokkelen.

Corcovado nasjonalpark:

FORBES MAGAZINE HAR NAVNET CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK SOM EN AV DE '10 TOPP MEST VAKRE PARKER I VERDEN'

Corcovado nasjonalpark på 41 000 hektar er kjent som kronjuvelen i det kostrikanske nasjonalparksystemet. Den beskytter 13 store økosystemhabitater, inkludert en montanskog, som dekker mo enn halve parken, en skog, som ligger i den høyeste regionen, rikt befolket av eiketrær og trærbregner, sumpskog, oversvømmet praktisk talt hele året, en yolillo-skog, overveiende av palmer, en mangrovesvamp, som ligger på elvemunene til Corcovado-, Llorona- og Sirena-elvene, og en urtesvamp i ferskvann. Parklandene er hjemmet til rundt 500 treslag, en mengde som tilsvarer en fjerdedel av alle treslagene i Costa Rica. Corcovado nasjonalpark inneholder omtrent 140 arter av pattedyr, anslagsvis 375 fuglearter, 117 amfibie- og krypdyrarter, 40 typer ferskvannsfisk, og det anslås at det er rundt 6000 typer insekter. Alle de fire artene fra Costa Rica kan sees i parken, inkludert den truede ekorn-apen, hvitvendt capuchin, mantlet hyler og edderkopp-ape. Andre pattedyr inkluderer to og tre-toed dovendyr, nordlige tamandua, det silkeaktige anteateret, agoutis, tayras og coatimundi. Det finnes et stort utvalg av fuglearter med trogoner, tigerhefter, guans, haukere, tanagers, papegøyer, tukaner og to distinkte araarter. Alle de fire skilpaddeartene som hekker på Costa Rica besøker også strendene i Corcovado. Over 40 arter av frosker inkludert rødøyet tre, regn, glass, dink og gift dart varianter, dusinvis av slanger inkludert en rekke boas, og bushmaster, 28 arter av øgler, og mer enn 100 arter av sommerfugler kaller Osa Halvøya hjem.

(Forresten: Vi leter også etter mulige partnere, eller investorer som nøye skal utvikle eiendommen i tilfelle du måtte være interessert.)

Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter

Strand

  • På stranden
  • Solsenger
  • Strandhåndklær

Basseng/spa

  • Massasje

Internett

  • Tilgjengelig i huset: wi-fi (inkludert)

Parkering og transport

  • Bil er ikke påkrevd
  • Parkering på stedet

Kjøkken

  • Brødrister
  • Hurtigmikser
  • Isbitmaskin
  • Kaffekvern
  • Kaffetrakter/tekoker
  • Kjøkkenutstyr
  • Kjøleskap
  • Komfyrtopp
  • Krydder
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Stekeovn
  • Vannkoker

Bespisning

  • Spisebord

Soverom

  • 4 soverom
  • Sengetøy
  • Sovesofa

Bad

  • 4 bad
  • Badekar eller dusj
  • Dusj
  • Håndklær (inkludert)
  • Såpe
  • Toalettpapir

Oppholdsområder

  • Peis
  • Spisebord
  • Stue

Underholdning

  • Bøker

Utendørsområder

  • Balkong
  • Grill
  • Hage

Klesvask

  • Vaskemaskin
  • Vaskeritjenester

Komfort

  • Air conditioning

Kjæledyr

  • Ingen kjæledyr tillatt

Tilgjengelighetstilpasning

  • Røykeområde
  • Informasjon fra verten: Outside the house

Tjenester og bekvemmeligheter

  • Safe

Beliggenhet

  • I landlige omgivelser
  • Nær bukten
  • Nær havet
  • Ved vannet

Opplevelser

  • Båt
  • Kajakk
  • Vannsportutstyr
  • Dykking i nærheten
  • Fiske i nærheten
  • Fjellklatring i nærheten
  • Fugletitting i nærheten
  • Hesteridning i nærheten
  • Hvalsafari i nærheten
  • Kajakkpadling i nærheten
  • Kanonpadling i nærheten
  • Naturvandringer i nærheten
  • Seiling i nærheten
  • Snorkling i nærheten
  • Svømming i nærheten
  • Tur-/sykkelstier i nærheten
  • Turer med motorbåt i nærheten
  • Økoturer i nærheten

Sikkerhetstiltak

  • Ingen info om karbonmonoksidalarm (verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet, så det kan være lurt å ta med en selv)
  • Ingen info om røykvarsler (verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)

Generelt

  • Boenhetens størrelse: 409 kvadratmeter
  • Hage

Lignende overnattingssteder

Regler

Innsjekking

Innsjekking fra kl. 15.00
Minstealder for innsjekking er 21 år

Utsjekking

Utsjekking før kl. 10.00

Spesielle innsjekkingsinstruksjoner

Du får en e-post fra verten med instruksjoner for innsjekking og utsjekking
Informasjon fra overnattingsstedet kan bli oversatt ved hjelp av automatiserte oversettelsesverktøy

Husregler

You will be responsible for behavior and the safety of your children.

Kjæledyr

Kjæledyr er ikke tillatt

Barn og ekstrasenger

Barn er velkomne
Informasjon fra verten: Caution with children: Open sides of stairs.

Arrangementer

Tillatte arrangementer: familietreff, bursdagsfeiringer, bryllup
Within reason

Røyking

Røyking tillatt: i anviste områder
Outside the house

Viktig informasjon

Viktig å vite

Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en privat vert (som ikke har som jobb å tilby overnattingstjenester). EUs forbrukerlovgivning, inkludert retten til å trekke seg fra kjøpet, gjelder derfor ikke for bestillingen din. Det er den private vertens avbestillingsregler som gjelder.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Fester og arrangementer (inkludert familietreff, bursdagsfeiringer og bryllup) er tillatt på stedet; maks antall deltagere: 10
Informasjon fra verten: Within reason
Verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet, så det kan være lurt å ta med en selv
Verten har ikke oppgitt om det finnes noen røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Dette overnattingsstedet administreres gjennom vår samarbeidspartner Vrbo. Du får en e-post fra Vrbo med en link til en Vrbo-konto der du kan endre eller avbestille bestillingen din.

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Om området

Kart
Bahia Drake, Puntarenas

Hva som finnes i nærheten

  • Playa Danta - 16 min gange - 1.3 km
  • Corcovado nasjonalpark - 17 min kjøring - 7.0 km
  • Bahía Drake strand - 18 min kjøring - 7.7 km
  • Playa Colorada - 18 min kjøring - 7.7 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 23 min kjøring - 8.1 km

Transport

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 151 min kjøring

Restauranter

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬18 min kjøring
  • ‪Claudio's Grill - ‬15 min kjøring
  • ‪Kalaluna Bistro - ‬15 min kjøring
  • ‪Coco Café - ‬17 min kjøring
  • ‪Marea Alta - ‬17 min kjøring

Ofte stilte spørsmål

Er det tillatt med kjæledyr på Casa Nirvanita - En liten biologisk juvel ved sjøen?

Nei, kjæledyr er ikke tillatt på dette overnattingsstedet.

Hvor mye koster det å parkere på Casa Nirvanita - En liten biologisk juvel ved sjøen?

Overnattingsstedet har parkeringsplass.

Når kan man sjekke inn på Casa Nirvanita - En liten biologisk juvel ved sjøen?

Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 15.00.

Når må man sjekke ut på Casa Nirvanita - En liten biologisk juvel ved sjøen?

Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Casa Nirvanita - En liten biologisk juvel ved sjøen?

Denne ferieboligen ligger ved stranden i Drake Bay og 3 kilometer unna Playa Danta, San Josecito strand og Cocalito. Dessuten ligger Bahía Drake strand og Playa Rincon kun 5 kilometer unna.

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10/10 – Utmerket

STEVE H. og LAKEWOOD

Likte: Renhold

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!
Bodde her 5 netter i august 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Ingrid S. og Owen Sound, Canada

Likte: Renhold

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!
Bodde her 9 netter i mai 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Hock L.

Likte: Renhold

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!
Bodde her 5 netter i april 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Rudi B. og Boulder, Colorado

Likte: Renhold

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!
Bodde her 10 netter i mars 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Michael M.

Likte: Renhold

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.
Bodde her 4 netter i januar 2022

10/10 – Utmerket

Jonathan G.

Likte: Renhold

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.
Bodde her 4 netter i juni 2021

10/10 – Utmerket

Lee N. og Leavenworth

Likte: Renhold

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!
Bodde her 3 netter i mars 2020

10/10 – Utmerket

Werner G.

Likte: Renhold

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
Bodde her 5 netter i februar 2020

10/10 – Utmerket

Basil S.

Likte: Renhold

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!
Bodde her 7 netter i februar 2020

10/10 – Utmerket

Bill L.

Likte: Renhold

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.
Bodde her 3 netter i januar 2020

10/10 – Utmerket

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!
Bodde her 6 netter i april 2017

10/10 – Utmerket

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.
Bodde her 5 netter i mars 2017

10/10 – Utmerket

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!!
Bodde her 10 netter i februar 2017

10/10 – Utmerket

Shelley C. og 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 – Utmerket

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!
Bodde her 6 netter i desember 2016

8/10 – Bra

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!
Bodde her 6 netter i september 2016

10/10 – Utmerket

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.
Bodde her 4 netter i august 2016

10/10 – Utmerket

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
Bodde her 4 netter i juli 2016

10/10 – Utmerket

Julia P. og 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!
Bodde her 4 netter i april 2016

8/10 – Bra

Jon W. og 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 – Utmerket

Jan K. og 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.
Bodde her 6 netter i desember 2015

10/10 – Utmerket

Marla G. og 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
Bodde her 7 netter i desember 2015