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Frigorifero, microonde, forno, piano cottura
Ristorazione all'aperto
Sulla spiaggia, lettini da mare, teli da spiaggia
Terrazza/patio
Terrazza/patio

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10 su 10
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4 camere4 bagniPer 8 persone409 m²

Servizi più richiesti

  • Parcheggio disponibile
  • Lavatrice
  • Griglia da barbecue
  • Aria condizionata
  • Cucina
  • Asciugatrice

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Casa Nirvanita - Un piccolo gioiello biologico vicino al mare

Casa Nirvanita è la casa principale di Nirvanita de Osa, il piccolo gioiello biologico della nostra famiglia negli ultimi 35 anni. La casa si trova di fronte alla spiaggia, nell'ultima baia a sud-ovest di Drake Bay, sulla costa meridionale del Pacifico del Costa Rica.
Nirvanita de Osa è una bellissima proprietà di 23 ettari (57 acri), che gode di 440 metri di fronte all'oceano e 4 corsi d'acqua che scorrono dalla fattoria al mare tutto l'anno (3 sono nati sulla proprietà).

Ci sono circa 3 ettari (7,5 acri) di vari alberi da frutto tra cui Mango, Rambutan, Starfruit, Mamey, Zapote colombiano, 2 tipi di Breadfruit, Mela di acqua malese, Arazá, Fruta Milagrosa, 3 tipi di banane, arance, anacardi, 5 tipi di noci di cocco; e altre colture.(La disponibilità dipende dal periodo dell'anno e dalla competizione faunistica);
Ci sono giardini tropicali maturi e circa 3 ettari di foresta pluviale secondaria di 50 anni. Il resto è composto da alcune delle famose foreste pluviali primarie della penisola di Osa (considerata una delle più alte del mondo) che è collegata al Parco Nazionale del Corcovado a pochi chilometri di distanza.

La casa di circa 410 m2; è stato progettato da noi e dal nostro architetto per offrire un rifugio semplice, ampio, aperto e lussuoso, che si fonde con gli splendidi dintorni e che funzioni bene con l'oceano, gli alberi circostanti e i corsi d'acqua per rimanere fresco e confortevole.
Ha un sistema di climatizzazione naturale per il raffreddamento della nebbia d'acqua sul tetto che usiamo raramente, poiché la casa rimane fresca dalle brezze oceaniche che scorrono attraverso di essa e dagli enormi alberi che la circondano e la ombreggiano.

Si tratta di un'esclusiva casa fronte mare situata a 70 metri dalla sabbia della spiaggia di Las Caletas e convenientemente situata a tutte le altre spiagge, isole, parchi e tutte le altre avventure disponibili a Drake Bay e Bahia Ballena.

La casa ha al primo piano la cucina, il soggiorno e le sale da pranzo e un bagno completo. al secondo piano troverete le 3 camere da letto con un letto king size e 2 letti queen size e bagni privati completi su ognuna, che hanno una bellissima vista sull'oceano o sulla foresta da ogni camera. (ci sono 2 grandi lettini che possono essere utilizzati in una delle camere da letto)

È stato alimentato da una combinazione di Micro-Hydro e Solar per molti anni, ma recentemente è stato collegato alla rete per il backup e l'accumulo di energia.

La nostra casa è aperta, con solo metà pareti (che possono essere chiuse) e senza schermi (anche se tutti i letti hanno baldacchini di rete di qualità che raramente dobbiamo usare). Tutto sommato, la nostra casa fa molto parte dell'ambiente naturale circostante.
Gli amanti della natura adorano la nostra casa, ma se non ti senti a tuo agio con i grandi spazi aperti, questo probabilmente non è il luogo di vacanza adatto a te.

È un posto dove disconnettersi, (c'è cel phone e internet 3g ma è disponibile il 70-90% delle volte e talvolta slooow),

Casa Nirvanita è un luogo dove esercitarsi o allenarsi in alcune amache gravi, rilassarsi, distendersi e godersi la pace, la bellezza naturale e la serenità.

Ci sono un paio di kayak per il tuo divertimento. (1 singolo, 1 doppio) e 2 Stand up paddle board.

Possiamo aiutarvi a organizzare tour come: equitazione, baldacchino e zip line attraverso la foresta, passeggiate nella foresta notturna, barche e guide per portarvi a osservare balene e delfini, nei parchi nazionali di Corcovado o Isla del Caño, pesca sportiva o qualsiasi altro altre attività divertenti e di avventura disponibili nella zona.

La penisola di Osa è stata chiamata da alcuni botanici le "Galapagos della Mesoamerica" per la sua grande diversità nelle specie vegetali e animali. Molto probabilmente l'Osa ha molti più segreti da rivelare sulla sua flora e fauna, dal momento che solo il 75% delle specie che si ritiene esistano qui sono state registrate.

Con il suo clima unico, a differenza di qualsiasi altra area per centinaia di miglia in qualsiasi direzione, The Osa ospita fino a 500 diverse specie di alberi di cui almeno 4 specie esistono solo nella penisola di Osa, il che rende molto importante mantenere intatta la foresta .

La penisola di Osa ha la più grande distesa di una foresta pluviale tropicale di pianura nella costa del Pacifico dell'America centrale ed è famosa per avere una delle foreste pluviali tropicali più alte del mondo.

La penisola di Osa è uno dei luoghi più biologicamente diversi sulla terra. La casa di oltre 375 specie di uccelli (tra cui diverse specie endemiche), ha la più grande popolazione di are scarlatte in America centrale, 117 specie di rettili e oltre 10.000 specie di insetti.

Stormi di are, tucani, pappagalli, scimmie di quattro tipi diversi, coati, kinkajous, agoutis e bradipi possono essere visti spesso.

I pecari, e di tanto in tanto anche i gatti della giungla (come puma, giaguaround, ocelot e molto raramente giaguari) possono essere individuati dall'attento osservatore.

Drake Bay

Drake Bay (Bahia Drake) si trova all'estremità settentrionale della penisola di Osa nella provincia di Puntarenas. Probabilmente una delle destinazioni più conosciute della regione, la piccola città di Agujitas nella baia è stata in realtà uno dei luoghi più inaccessibili dell'intero paese per molti anni, ma è cambiato di recente.

C'è un piccolo aeroporto nella baia con diversi voli giornalieri da San Jose e Puerto Jimenez.

Diverse barche pubbliche quotidiane fanno ora il bellissimo viaggio di 90 minuti da Sierpe al mattino verso le 11 e le 13, circa alle 15:00.

L'accesso stradale alla baia dal Golfo Dulce è lungo ma bello e percorribile tutto l'anno.

Puoi fare una gita di un giorno a Drake Bay, ma sono raccomandati almeno 2-7 giorni.

Dopo essere stato "scoperto" da Sir Francis Drake nel 1579 durante la sua circumnavigazione del globo, Drake Bay è ora diventato la porta d'accesso all'isola di Isla del Caño e al Parco Nazionale del Corcovado.

Ci sono molte attività all'aperto nella zona tra cui kayak sull'oceano, canoa fluviale, equitazione, trekking, surf, nuoto, snorkeling, immersioni subacquee e zip line. Il birdwatching e la fotografia sono anche molto popolari intorno alla baia e alle spiagge. L'isola di Caño offre alcuni dei migliori snorkeling e immersioni in tutta la Costa Rica.

Nirvanita de Osa è probabilmente la proprietà più bella e privata sulla spiaggia di Drake Bay.

Il Parco Nazionale Marino Ballena prende il nome dalle balene megattere che migrano qui ogni anno per accoppiarsi e partorire i loro giovani nelle acque calde, prima di tornare in acque gelide a nord o sud. Questa specie di balena è chiamata megattera per il modo in cui inarcano la schiena in superficie prima di immergersi.

Le balene dell'emisfero australe sono qui da agosto a ottobre e le balene dell'emisfero settentrionale arrivano più tardi e rimangono più a lungo da dicembre ad aprile.

La canzone di Humpback Whale è un fenomeno davvero unico in natura. Il maschio emette una melodia di serie di suoni unici che ricordano strumenti musicali. Il maschio può cantare per quasi 15 minuti e quando la sua canzone è completa, di solito ripete la canzone quasi esattamente la stessa per qualche volta fino a un'ora. Queste meravigliose canzoni viaggeranno attraverso l'oceano per diversi chilometri, quindi questo affascinante comportamento può essere ascoltato mentre nuota, fai snorkeling o ti immergi nel Parco Nazionale Marino Ballena, nel Parco Nazionale Corcovado e nella Baia di Drake.

Durante queste due distinte stagioni di osservazione delle balene di Drake Bay ogni anno, puoi vedere e interagire con alcune delle varie bellissime balene e delfini che migrano nelle calde acque intorno a Drake Bay per partorire i loro piccoli. Molte balene megattere nel mondo sono concepite o nascono nelle acque della penisola di Osa.

Gli avvistamenti di balene sono comuni nelle acque della regione di Osa a Puerto Jimenez nella parte meridionale della penisola. I mesi di picco per l'osservazione delle balene vanno da gennaio ad aprile, seguiti da vicino da luglio a ottobre. Le ricche e calde acque della penisola di Osa attirano anche capodogli, capodogli, balene Bryde, orche e falsi orche.

Grandi scuole di delfini con molte specie possono essere ammirate nelle acque del parco, nella baia di Drake, nel Golfo Dulce e nella vicina piattaforma continentale.

Parco nazionale del Corcovado:

LA RIVISTA DI FORBES HA NOMINATO IL PARCO NAZIONALE DI CORCOVADO COME UNO DEI '10 MIGLIORI PARCHI PIÙ BELLI DEL MONDO'

Il Parco Nazionale del Corcovado da 41.000 ettari è noto come il gioiello della corona del sistema dei parchi nazionali costaricani. Protegge 13 grandi habitat ecosistemici tra cui una foresta montana, che copre più di metà del parco, una foresta pluviale, situata nella regione più alta, riccamente popolata da querce e felci arboree, foreste di paludi, inondata praticamente tutto l'anno, un foresta di yolillo, dominata da palme, una palude di mangrovie, situata sugli estuari dei fiumi Corcovado, Llorona e Sirena e una palude erbacea d'acqua dolce. Le terre del parco ospitano circa 500 specie di alberi, un importo equivalente a un quarto di tutte le specie di alberi in Costa Rica. Il Parco Nazionale del Corcovado contiene circa 140 specie di mammiferi, circa 375 specie di uccelli, 117 specie di anfibi e rettili, 40 tipi di pesci d'acqua dolce e si stima che vi siano circa 6.000 tipi di insetti. Nel parco si possono vedere tutte e quattro le specie di scimmie costaricane, tra cui la scimmia scoiattolo in via di estinzione, il cappuccino dalla faccia bianca, l'ululato dal mantello e la scimmia ragno. Altri mammiferi includono bradipo tridattilo, tamandua settentrionale, formichiere setoso, agoutis, tayra e coatimundi. Esiste una grande varietà di specie di uccelli con trogoni, aironi tigre, guans, falchi, tanager, pappagalli, tucani e due diverse specie di ara. Tutte e quattro le specie di tartarughe marine che nidificano in Costa Rica visitano anche le spiagge di Corcovado. Più di 40 specie di rane tra cui alberi dagli occhi rossi, pioggia, vetro, dink e varietà di freccette avvelenate, dozzine di serpenti tra cui una varietà di boa, e il bushmaster, 28 specie di lucertole e più di 100 specie di farfalle chiamano Osa Casa della penisola.

(A proposito: stiamo anche cercando possibili partner o investitori per sviluppare con cura la proprietà nel caso tu sia interessato.)

Responsabile della struttura

Germán Llano or Clara Fernandez

Lingue

Inglese, spagnolo

Servizi della struttura

Vicino alla spiaggia

  • Sulla spiaggia
  • Lettini
  • Teli mare

Piscina/Spa

  • Massaggi

Connessione Internet

  • La casa offre la connessione Internet Wi-Fi gratuita

Parcheggio e trasferimenti

  • Auto non necessaria
  • Parcheggio in loco

Cucina

  • Bollitore elettrico
  • Forno
  • Frigorifero
  • Frullatore
  • Macchina per caffè/tè
  • Macchina per il ghiaccio
  • Macina caffè
  • Microonde
  • Piano cottura
  • Spezie
  • Stoviglie, piatti e utensili da cucina
  • Tostapane

Area pasti

  • Tavolo da pranzo

Camere da letto

  • 4 camere da letto
  • Divano letto
  • Lenzuola fornite dalla struttura

Bagno

  • 4 bagni
  • Asciugamani forniti in loco
  • Carta igienica
  • Doccia
  • Sapone
  • Vasca o doccia

Spazi a disposizione

  • Camino
  • Soggiorno
  • Tavolo da pranzo

Intrattenimento

  • Libri

Aree esterne

  • Balcone
  • Giardino
  • Griglia da barbecue

Lavanderia

  • Lavanderia automatica nelle vicinanze
  • Lavatrice

Comfort

  • Aria condizionata

Animali

  • Non sono ammessi gli animali domestici

Idoneità e accessibilità

  • Aree designate per i fumatori
  • Nota dell'host: Outside the house

Servizi e dotazioni

  • Cassaforte

Vantaggi della posizione

  • Nella campagna
  • Sul litorale
  • Vicino all'oceano
  • Vicino alla baia

Cose da fare

  • Attrezzatura per sport acquatici
  • Barca
  • Kayak
  • Arrampicate in montagna nelle vicinanze
  • Birdwatching nelle vicinanze
  • Camminate per ammirare la fauna selvatica nelle vicinanze
  • Canoismo nelle vicinanze
  • Equitazione nelle vicinanze
  • Immersioni subacquee nelle vicinanze
  • Kayak nelle vicinanze
  • Motonautica nelle vicinanze
  • Nuoto nelle vicinanze
  • Osservazione delle balene nelle vicinanze
  • Pesca nelle vicinanze
  • Piste pedonali/ciclabili nelle vicinanze
  • Snorkeling nelle vicinanze
  • Tour ecologici nelle vicinanze
  • Vela nelle vicinanze

Misure di sicurezza

  • Rilevatore di monossido di carbonio non specificato (l'host non ha indicato se la struttura è dotata di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio; valuta l'ipotesi di portare un rilevatore portatile)
  • Rilevatore di fumo non specificato (l'host non ha indicato se la struttura è dotata di un rilevatore di fumo)

Informazioni generali

  • Dimensioni dell'unità: 409 metri quadrati
  • Giardino

Strutture simili

Regolamenti

Check-in

Check-in a partire dalle 15:00
Età minima per il check-in: 21

Check-out

Check-out entro le 10:00

Istruzioni speciali per il check-in

Riceverai un'e-mail dall'host con istruzioni relative al check-in e al check-out

Animali domestici

Animali domestici non ammessi

Bambini e letti aggiuntivi

Si accettano prenotazioni che includono bambini.
Nota dell'host: caution with children, open sides dstairs 3 levels

Informazioni importanti

Da ricordare

Questa struttura è gestita da un privato, che la affitta unicamente a titolo personale (non in ambito commerciale, imprenditoriale o professionale). I diritti dei consumatori stabiliti dalla legge europea, compreso il diritto di recesso, non si applicano alla tua prenotazione, ma restano valide le condizioni di cancellazione stabilite dall'host privato.
Per eventuali ospiti aggiuntivi possono essere previsti supplementi, variabili in base alla politica della struttura.
All'arrivo, oltre a un documento di identità comprensivo di foto, potrebbero essere richieste una carta di credito/debito o una caparra in contanti per eventuali spese accessorie.
Tutte le richieste speciali sono soggette a disponibilità al momento dell'arrivo e possono comportare spese aggiuntive. Le richieste speciali non sono garantite.
Sono ammessi eventi e feste in loco.
Nota dell'host: Within reason
L'host non ha indicato la presenza o l'assenza di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio in struttura; ti consigliamo di portare con te un rilevatore da viaggio.
L'host non ha indicato la presenza o l'assenza di un rilevatore di fumo in struttura.
Questa struttura è gestita tramite il nostro partner Vrbo. Riceverai un'e-mail da Vrbo con un link al tuo account, dove potrai modificare o cancellare la prenotazione

Dettagli aggiuntivi

Non è necessaria l'auto per gli spostamenti da e per la struttura.

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Informazioni sulla zona

Mappa
Bahia Drake, Puntarenas

Cosa c’è nei dintorni?

  • Playa Danta - 15 min a piedi - 1.3 km
  • Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 15 min in auto - 7.6 km
  • Cocalito - 20 min in auto - 6.5 km
  • Spiaggia di Drake Bay - 95 min in auto - 7.5 km
  • Playa Colorada - 98 min in auto - 7.6 km

Come spostarsi

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 151 min. in auto

Ristoranti

  • ‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬18 min in auto
  • ‪La Choza - ‬17 min in auto
  • ‪Mar y Bosque - ‬17 min in auto
  • ‪RestauranteDelicias Bahía Drake - ‬17 min in auto
  • ‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬16 min in auto

Domande frequenti

Gli animali sono accettati presso Casa Nirvanita - Un piccolo gioiello biologico vicino al mare?

No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Casa Nirvanita - Un piccolo gioiello biologico vicino al mare?

Orario di inizio del check-in: 15:00.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Casa Nirvanita - Un piccolo gioiello biologico vicino al mare?

Orario del check-out: 10:00.

Dove si trova Casa Nirvanita - Un piccolo gioiello biologico vicino al mare?

A due passi dalla spiaggia di Drake Bay, questa casa vacanze si trova a 3 km da Playa Danta, Spiaggia di San Josecito e Cocalito. Spiaggia di Drake Bay e Playa Rincon si trovano ugualmente a meno di 5 km di distanza.

Recensioni su Casa Nirvanita - A Little Biological Jewel by the Sea

Recensioni

10

Eccezionale

Valutazione di 10 - Eccellente. 36 su 38 recensioni
Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 2 su 38 recensioni
Valutazione di 6 - Soddisfacente. 0 su 38 recensioni
Valutazione di 4 - Scarso. 0 su 38 recensioni
Valutazione di 2 - Terribile. 0 su 38 recensioni

10/10

Pulizia

Recensioni

10/10 Eccellente

STEVE H., LAKEWOOD

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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!
Soggiorno di 5 notti ad agosto 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Ingrid S., Owen Sound, Canada

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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!
Soggiorno di 9 notti a maggio 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Hock L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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!
Soggiorno di 5 notti ad aprile 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Rudi B., Boulder, Colorado

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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!
Soggiorno di 10 notti a marzo 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Michael M.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a gennaio 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Jonathan G.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a giugno 2021

10/10 Eccellente

Lee N., Leavenworth

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a marzo 2020

10/10 Eccellente

Werner G.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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
Soggiorno di 5 notti a febbraio 2020

10/10 Eccellente

Basil S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a febbraio 2020

10/10 Eccellente

Bill L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
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.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a gennaio 2020

10/10 Eccellente

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!
Soggiorno di 6 notti ad aprile 2017

10/10 Eccellente

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.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a marzo 2017

10/10 Eccellente

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!!
Soggiorno di 10 notti a febbraio 2017

10/10 Eccellente

Shelley C., Victoria BC

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

10/10 Eccellente

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!
Soggiorno di 6 notti a dicembre 2016

8/10 Buono

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!
Soggiorno di 6 notti a settembre 2016

10/10 Eccellente

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.
Soggiorno di 4 notti ad agosto 2016

10/10 Eccellente

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
Soggiorno di 4 notti a luglio 2016

10/10 Eccellente

Julia P., San Diego

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

8/10 Buono

Jon W., Hampton VA

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

10/10 Eccellente

Jan K., Liberec

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

10/10 Eccellente

Marla G., Vancouver

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