Casa Pina, on the Osa Peninsula's coast in Costa Rica, offers a unique beachfront setting. Step into this 5-star award-winning vacation rental and unwind to the soothing sound of ocean waves and howler monkeys amidst lush rainforest surroundings. Relax with countless natural wonders nearby, including pristine beaches and wildlife.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House
Casa Piña is a 5-star ranking recipient of 12 Traveler's Choice Awards and 11 Excellence Awards. Recommended by Lonely Planet. Casa Pina is one of four beach houses making up the Casa Bambu resort property. (If Casa Pina is reserved for the dates you want, see the listing for Casa Bambu, Casa Sonrisa, or Casa Linda .) At Casa Pina our on-site staff is available 24/7. Costa Rica vacation rentals: there are hundreds to choose from. Yet we are told again and again that Casa Pina and our other bamboo beach houses are exceptional. So if you're ready to take a walk on the wild side, this is the place! This Costa Rica beach rental offers nature lovers an ideal vacation. It sits on a beautiful beach, in the rainforest, on the coast of the Osa Peninsula. This unique setting lets you experience the true Costa Rica, one of the most amazing areas on earth; relax on the beach; and enjoy countless natural wonders. All this while keeping you comfortable and secure in a private rental house on the beach. At Casa Pina the ocean waves lull you to sleep and the roar of the howler monkeys awaken you to a glorious sunrise over the Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf). A pristine beach is literally steps away, and the rainforest and wildlife are all around. If you love nature in all its wild beauty, this is the place for you.
After visiting vacation rentals around the country, Lonely Planet's Costa Rica recommends Casa Pina as a place to stay. Men's Journal touts Casa Pina in its review of Costa Rica vacation homes in its vacation guide cover story How to Rent a Dream House Anywhere: Your Own Private Resort. It says: “For the jungle experience, visit the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica’s wild southern appendage. Its few paved roads lead to tiny fishing villages, like Cabo Matapalo, where you’ll find unspoiled beaches and rental houses like Casa Pina on a plot of pristine rainforest teeming with monkeys.” The Denver Post Travel section featured Casa Pina in an article about Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula and Matapalo. The Fine Living Channel included Casa Pina in its program Around the World in Eighty Houses, which focused on remarkable vacation houses throughout the world, including Casa Pina. The Sunday Post of Scotland, an international publication, featured an article by a Casa Pina guest about her vacation with us.
Our Costa Rica beach house rentals offer:
A perfect location: right on a gorgeous beach (and near several others), with a spectacular view, in the rainforest, surrounded by abundant wildlife and scenery. A handcrafted, clean and safe vacation rental home, from which to enjoy your fantastic surroundings. Many activities for the whole family. Three other bamboo rentals, equally wonderful. When natives of Costa Rica greet each other, they often say “Pura Vida,” or pure life. When you visit Casa Pina, you’ll truly understand what this means
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Puerto Jiménez is home to this holiday home. Puerto Jimenez Pier and Golfito Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corcovado National Park and Corcovado National Park Office. Precious Turtles of Osa and Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Puerto Jiménez travel guide
Is Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House located?
Situated in Puerto Jiménez, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Pan Dulce Beach, Playa Sombrero and King Louis Waterfall. Playa Matapalo is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
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Casa Piña, Bamboo Rainforest Beach House Reviews
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Great stay! Super clean, everything we needed in a simple kitchen. Beds cozy. Wildlife all around, sliver of ocean view/sunrise and 3 min walk to swimming beach. Surf breaks up and down coast. Some traffic noise because of loud motorcycles & backfiring cars :), but mostly quiet after dark. Utilized William for tours & Leda for meals- both very talented. Used the walkie-talkie to communicate with office and for making reservations with Lapa Rios (birdwatching) & Encanta La Vida (dinner) Space for everyone. Wouldn't have minded another sitting (cushioned) chair in the master bedroom and lower bedrooms for private chill time. Cold showers inside and out were very welcome. Loud thunderstorms at night and howler monkeys made the stay electric and alive!
This is an amazing property in Matapalo in the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula. The house itself is beautiful and well kempt. We experienced hours of enjoyment watching monkeys, tropical birds, pizotes, cuatis, fireflies and other beautiful creatures pass through the yard. Wow! Kirk is a great host and he has a wonderful staff including Willian who helped us with our daily needs and took us on a tour of Corcovado National Park. We had an awesome visit!
From the first day of reserving this property, Kirk and Elena were so helpful in providing information and answering our questions. They responded quickly.
The property is lovely, comfortable, and safe.
William is a great tour guide. The boat ride with Capt Josh was well worth the time and money.
Everyone in our group had a great time and would come back again. This property is a gem, and the hosts are great people!
Beautiful property, beautiful house, beautiful pleace
the houses despite being made of bamboo and in contact with the salitre of the sea receive the best maintenance ever seen by William
The house was perfect for our 2-family group. The wildlife on the property is amazing--monkeys galore, exotic birds, a beautiful weasel called a tayra, an armadillo, and even a sloth. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Kirk and his manager William were both very responsive and helpful. William is very knowledgeable about the local wildlife. He took us to Corcovado, and as a special bonus, to see a rare potoo bird. Would definitely recommend for the adventurous traveler!
We loved staying in the Bamboo Casa Pina, everything as described and more! The abundance of monkeys, fireflies, bird life, butterflies and more! Clean and neat accommodation, great staff, (especially William the guide on our hike) informative and great attention to detail. Highly recommend this place!
Great spot for a slice of old unspoiled Costa Rica. Lots of animals/birds and a buck list beach!
Outstanding location and management.
Joseph B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam M.
12 Feb 2019
paradise
This spot was an absolute find! My wife, 16 yr old daughter and I reserved Casa Pina for 5 days. We loved it so much we stayed another 4 days and extended our entire trip to Costa Rica by a week. Well, nothing compared to Kirks place for the true Costa Rica experience. We were warmly greeted by William, man of many talents and an excellent tour guide to Corcovado National park. There are Kayaks and boogie boards for use,it is not at all that far from Puerto Jimenez down a rather bumpy but great road. We are from the mountains of Virginia so it did not bother us at all. Kirk had a vision in the mid nineties, found 6 acres of land and planted many many trees to reintroduce local species of wildlife, scarlet Macaws and monkeys and lizards abound. You will wake to the sound of howler monkeys and we saw three of the four species of Monkeys right from the deck of the bamboo house. There are four on the property and laid out so that you are never cramped up with the other( minimal ) guests. I cannot say enough about this property and can't wait to get back. Fabulous!! Thank you Kirk and William, the Osa captured our hearts and souls
Adam M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam M.
9 Feb 2019
Incredible stay, beach and jungle
Having never been to Costa Rica we didn't know what to expect. We were blown away. after a 40 or so minute drive from Puerto Jimenez past well kept ranches and glimpses of the Gulf we arrived at our Casa Pina. William the caretaker met us and let us in and described all the ins and outs of the place. It is fully run on solar. a short walk and you are at an incredible beach. We saw most every type of monkey species from the porch' big birds abound of many species. William is a perfect guide for Corcovado National park. please brush up on your Spanish as this is a Spanish speaking country and you need to know a bit to get the most out of your trip. regardless we saw two Tapir' and so much more. Kirk the owner had a vision in the mid 90s and has more than fulfilled that goal. We loved it so much we extended our stay in the country another week!!! We loved it and can't wait to get back. There is sooooo much to do and the Osa and Kirk's place have captured our heart
Adam M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
vanesa b.
7 Oct 2018
Great house, great view, fully at home
Thanks Kirk and William. I spent a week in casa piña and I felt at home.. super clean.. fully equipment kitchen... info about what to do.. and near a great wave...
enjoy casa piña and the jungle.. thanks again♥️🏝
vanesa b.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geneva R.
17 Jan 2018
This house was amazing. We will be back!
Casa Piña was exactly what we had hoped for- an open air house with wildlife right in the backyard. The size was perfect for the 5 of us with a good sized kitchen, dining table, and comfortable beds. The house was very clean. The best part was the porch where we could enjoy the monkeys and birds. We also appreciated all of Kirk’s recommendations for activities, hotel in San Jose, rental car, etc . William was helpful and gave a great tour of Corcovado. If you are looking to get away and enjoy quiet and nature, this is the place for you.
Geneva R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carrie R.
7 Apr 2017
Perfect House for our Osa Adventure
We just returned from a fabulous stay in Casa Pina with our family of 5 – kids ages 9, 8, and 4. This looks like the first review for this house but you can actually find others under ‘Casa Bambu’ here and TripAdvisor. The location is absolutely beautiful with the perfect combination of jungle and beach. Our favorite part of the house was the open air living room and that's where we spent most of our time. We really enjoyed watching all the wildlife at Casa Pina from our front deck/living room. Casa Pina seems to be situated right on a main corridor for the monkeys so we were able to see many of them travel across throughout the day and take huge leaps from tree to tree. During our stay, we saw most of the wildlife not from our hikes but from our own home including scarlet macaws…my boys loved the iguana, bats, and hermit crabs too.
One of our favorite parts was the sounds of the jungle…we woke up to the sounds of howler monkeys, birds, and waves and went to bed with frogs, cicadas, and (of course) waves. I think that is what I missed the most my first morning back at our house in California.
I had planned on having the ladies cook for us each night but after a bit in Costa Rica, my boys begged me to cook some of the dishes we eat at home. I cook a lot so it was fun for me to get hands on and experience cooking in the jungle. But after 3 days of cooking, I think I appreciated the ladies even more. I was surprised that as soon as the meal was set on the table, dishes were already done and kitchen was spotless! That allowed lots of extra time on those nights for reading, playing cards, etc. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Kirk helped us arrange tours including horseback ride with waterfall & tree climb, dolphin boat tour, and Osa Palmas canopy tour. We loved them all but the horseback ride with the highlight of our Costa Rica trip for my kids. We were glad we rented a car because we had more flexibility to explore the area, go back to the store once, and try local restaurants.
We had a wonderful time and hope we can make it back to Casa Pina one day!