Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Ojochal Home with Pool/Ocean View/Private Jungle Trail & River on 12 acres. located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Tortuga, Tortuga Beach, and Ventanas Beach. Pinuela Beach and Playa Ballena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Matti P.

17 April 2024

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Wonderful stay

The place was peaceful and beautiful. It was well equipped, just as described. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

5 February 2024

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Martin- Canada

Great stay. Lots of things to do in the area. Lots of wildlife.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

8 February 2024

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Unique expereince!

We enjoyed our stay! What a unique, spacious, and fun place. We enjoyed the pool, the views, the toucans, and other wild life. We hiked down to the creek--very steep. It was also a perfect place to be close to the boat excurions in Uvita. We enjoyed the food left for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

2 May 2023

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Very nice stay

Loved our stay. Encountered only two problems: Getting up the drive requires at least front wheel drive, and the stay was not long enough.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

4 March 2024

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Great place for anyone!

Great layout for family and/or friends. Manager was helpful and quick to respond. We loved having our own pool to relax or play in after checking out the local beaches and waterfalls. And wildlife on site:). The house is close to so many things to do or amenities such as restaurants and grocery stores. Uvita has what you need. Dominical is a short drive away for that surf town vibe and great food!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cari N.

23 August 2023

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AMAZING in every way!!!

Our stay here was nothing short of magical!! Beautiful vacation home was perfect for our family of 5 adults who love to play hard and relax after! Would not hesitate to highly recommend!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann N.

15 February 2024

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Piece of paradise

Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. The house was just perfect! Beautiful view, perfect elevation up the mountain. Kitchen well stocked for cooking, everything provided for our stay. Very thoughtful to have a beautiful welcome basket full of goodies and beer in the fridge! We had a very relaxing trip, spent most of our time in the pool and at the beach. We hope to stay again. Pura Vida

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

7 December 2023

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Paradise!

We couldn’t have asked for a better home for a relaxed, animal filled vacation! We especially loved the two coatimundis that visited every day and the toucans! The only consideration is I wouldn’t recommend this for a family with a crawler. The bats, while absolutely adorable do make quite a mess.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T., Richland

22 March 2023

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Beautiful View

We loved our stay at Estilo de Vida. The view is great! I miss waking up to the birds, monkeys and the view. We found ourselves just wanting to hangout at the pool most days. Everywhere we ate in Ojochal and near by we’re excellent. Pura Vida

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

5 April 2023

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Enjoyed the pool, hiking trails, birds/animals and views

Nice sized pool. Beautiful views. Saw howler monkeys, toucans, morpho butterflies, and frogs. Enjoyed the hiking trails. Many wonderful restaurants within a short drive. We couldn't get wifi to stay connected, but luckily we had a hotspot we were able to use for part of our stay. Living area was quite warm during the day, but we spent most of our time elsewhere. Overall, we enjoyed the property and were happy with it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

9 January 2024

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Wonderful

Everything was exactly as pictured. Daily coati and toucan visits, and the howler monkeys will have you up at 5am every morning so you'll never miss a sunrise. 😂 The view from the back porch was beautiful and the monkey and sloth trails were a tough workout for a pair of seniors. This was our fourth stay in this area and highly recommend a four-wheel drive vehicle for the road and especially for the driveway to this villa. We had a wonderful 12 days here and thank you Massi for all your help during our stay. I highly recommend visiting Sonia at the Uvita Information Center to help with scheduling your excursions. She is wonderful! Michael, your home was beautiful and thank you for sharing it with us.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen o.

8 February 2023

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Costa Rican Paradise

It's had to put in words the amount of joy and relexation we had st Esitlo deVida. We had our own tropical animal show in the back yard, from 6 Toucans landing in a tree, to a 45 minute monkey show, scarlett macaws and a Coati family. The pool was enjoyed from dawn to bedtime and the views are unphatomenal. Massi the property manager was unreal and responded immediately. Uvita Information Center was a pleasure.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sebastien p.

17 January 2019

Amazing again !

The house is wonderful, in the middle of the forrest. Koati and parots every days all around the house.This the second time in the house and certainly not the last one.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

7 January 2023

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In the forest, great pool, toucans everywhere

A perfect stay for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. There were dart frogs milling about, toucans everywhere, coatis, and agoutis. The trails were great, but driving the road beyond the house is how we saw even more wildlife. The pool was perfect for a morning/early afternoon dip. Just remember, it really is nestled into the forest, so a few leaves may fall in the pool, or a few cool insects may visit the house, but the gekos take care of them mostly! The house was very clean when we arrived, and everything we needed to cook our meals was there!

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lura D.

4 January 2024

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Beautiful location with great view

We spent three nights here and as the instructions say, a 4x4 is recommended to get to the property. However, it wasn't an issue to get around, even in the rain, if you had a vehicle that could go to "sport" mode. The place was clean and had everything we needed. The property management staff was responsive. We really enjoyed having a welcome basket and the kitchen stocked with some essentials. There was even laundry detergent and a dryer! We saw toucans, had visits from the coati, heard the howling monkeys and loved the sunrises and sunsets. The pool had some issues but they were incredibly responsive in fixing it - even during the rain! We appreciated the recommendations to the Uvita tourist center - all excursions were wonderful. We even saw whales, a baby and a mom! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL S.

27 February 2019

Welcome to The Jungle With a View

What a great stay for 10 nights. Everything we expected and more. Spotting of Toucan's the Blue Morpho Butterfly, and other birds and animals all while enjoying first cup of Costa Rican coffee on the patio. Always up early when the Howler Monkey alarm went off at 5:30 am on 3 sides every morning....totally awesome. Home was well equipped with everything we needed. Loved the electric griddle at patio bar for breakfast. Worked great for making pancake for the daily visit from the Kodi. Great place away from it all but close to great attractions.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

J R.

1 June 2023

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Great stay

Michael's place was perfect for our family. The layout was convenient for our use and well thought out. We didn't use the living room area as we mostly lived outside by the pool. The AC in bedrooms worked perfectly. The wildlife (including friendly coati, monkeys, birds galore) was a big draw and we were stoked that the animals came. The bats were a pleasant surprise. The area bat hawk hung around during our 6 day stay, watching them. We never saw it feed, but it was ever present. All in all, this place was exactly what we were hoping for and we hope to come back. Groceries were easiest to purchase in Uvita whenever out and about. Playa Ventanas had cheap beer and good ceviche and ended up being one of our favorite spots. Surf at Dominicalito was great fun. 10/10, hope to do again!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim b., highlands ranch

14 February 2023

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Fabulous Ocean View Jungle House

We got to the house late in the evening, after grocery markets were closed. The property manager, for a small fee, was kind enough to get basic groceries so we could have them the next morning. Huge help. Close to beaches and everything you would need. The pool was fantastic. Can't say enough about the wonderful ocean view. Wildlife was abundant: macaws, toucans, green parrots, dart frogs, howlers,white faced monkeys and bats. It was really nice to have a washer and dryer. The security system is an added bonus. Easy to use. The bedrooms/bathrooms were nice. Some areas need a little updating, but for the nightly price, it's quite the bargain. The property really grew on us. We would definitely go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

2 December 2023

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Superb Accommodations! Cannot Wait To Return!

Last year I taught world geography at our homeschool co-op and one of the class learning objectives was: spark a new love for adventure so you may embark one day on a trip of your lifetime! I, as the teacher, took that to heart and asked my family where they would live to venture to. Costa Rica, of course. My kids love Coyote Peterson and all his ventures to Costa Rica and learning about all the animals and bugs. This place did not disappoint! The kids loved the pool, the morning monkey wake up calls. We ventured from the Northwest in Guancaste to Puntarenas Province and ended up venturing up the Cinco Ventanas road in the dark. That was an adventure! We learned we could find anywhere in the dark with the Waze app. We highly recommend getting a hotspot/cell phone with your car rental. Comes in very handy. We loved the town of Uvita. There are amazing restaurants and great supermarkets there. Be sure to find the local fruit stand and purchase local fruit for a fraction of the price in the grocery store. The home was very welcoming, kitchen had everything needed to make your meals. There is nothing but great things we can say about this home. The manager and owner are helpful when needed. Our kids are already begging to come back. We truly do hope we can return again to enjoy this beautiful home in the Costa Rica jungle.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

22 February 2021

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Great family vacation!!

This house is definitely in the middle of a jungle, so just as most guests mentioned, if bugs and critters freak you out, then think again about staying here. BUT, we LOVED how “off the grid” it felt. We enjoyed watching the animals around the house: howler monkeys, stick insects, toucans, bats, macaws, and my husband adopted the golden orb spider on the side of the house and fed it insects every day. The area felt safe, we were close to lots of great, local food, our favorite beach was a short drive.... such a fun family vacation. Aside from a storm coming in and knocking out the power for 4 hours, no big problems. Just a few smaller issues: shower pressure is low which makes it impossible to get salt and sand out of your hair. Washing machine didn’t work, so we couldn’t wash our clothes for our flight home—found out a bit too late to mention it. It REALLY would be nice to have an air conditioner in the main area. At times, it was so hot we all disappeared into our air conditioned bedrooms rather than hanging out together. But again, we just winged it and enjoyed the experience. Thank you for letting us stay in your house!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

sherry m.

13 March 2022

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Awesome

What an amazing property! If you're looking for privacy, birds and a beautiful view, this is the house for you. We've been to different regions in Costa Rica and this was by far the best home we stayed at. The caretaker, Massi, gave us simple to understand directions for a late night check in. We contacted him a couple of times during our stay and he responded immediately. The issues we had were beyond his control, for example, the internet was down for a short time. Massie contacted us right away and said he would look into why the internet was down. He communicated quickly that the internet provider was already working on it. He kept us informed. He even messaged us when it was back up and running. We couldn't have asked for better communication with him. The house was great, loved the covered deck and pool area. Master shower very nice, plenty of hot water and comfortable bed in master suite. Enjoyed the howler monkeys. Toucans, fiery billed aracari, parrots and lots of other birds in the yard. Alejandra from the Uvita Information Center helped us with a rental car, airport transportation and various tours. We highly recommend Massi and Alejandra to make your vacation amazing. Thank you Michael for sharing your property with us!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

14 March 2023

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Absolutely Incredible Vacation Home

I cannot say enough about this property. From the moment I booked the stay, I knew we were in good hands. I was impressed by Michael's response time, the rental's website, and the video walkthrough of the home. He made traveling abroad and to an unknown city stress-free! Me, my husband, another couple, and a fifth wheel (5 adults over 30) were all traveling to a festival in Uvita. Finding a home that would give us all personal space, an adequate bed, and some luxuries of a vacation home was honestly kind of tricky. Michael's home popped up on our radar and I booked it immediately. The check-in and check-out process was such a breeze and allowed us to stay on our schedule. Michael's instruction on how to access the house made it easy to locate and we felt incredibly safe on the property. The property was gated and had a security system & safes so we were never too worried about leaving our valuables at the house. The property itself was absolutely perfect! The views - both beach and mountains - were amazing. I have such great memories of sipping my coffee in the mornings and watching the coast in the distance and the clouds roll over the mountaintops. I personally had a lot of fun wandering around the house, snapping pictures of all the gorgeous flora, exploring the trails, and meditating down by the creek. We saw monkeys climbing trees in the distance, toucans flying overhead, and so many other amazing creatures. My friends and I had our fair share of cocktails at the pool which was always the perfect temperature. We cooked and shared meals in the well-equipped kitchen. And made memories that will last us a lifetime. Thank you for sharing your amazing property with us and allowing us to call it home for the week. If we ever find ourselves in the area again, we will definitely revisit! Pura Vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

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10/10 Excellent

1 September 2013

Jungle Castle in the Sky

We LOVED our stay at Estilo de Vida. We called it "our jungle castle in the sky". In fact, we kept extending our stay because we couldn't bear to leave. We were looking for a house that felt close to nature And had lots of animal life, and this house fit the bill. The house itself had so many nice features -- wonderful windows and decks overlooking the fantastic views of the ocean and rainforest, luxurious bathrooms and closets, and of course the wonderful multi-leveled, deep pool. The house felt quite luxurious and well- equipped. We were never too hot -- air conditioning was never wanted even by my ac loving husband. We enjoyed cooking, grilling, and blending up fresh pina coladas. The house and grounds were very private -- we really felt alone in nature. I keep telling my friends that all I had to do was roll over in bed, open one eye and I would have the best parrot and toucan watching I've ever experienced. We saw howler monkeys and coatis as we lounged in the pool. Hard to leave the house and always happy to come back after exploring the fantastic nearby beaches, waterfalls, and taking whale and dolphin tours. The town of Uvita, about 15 minutes away, had everything we needed. We stayed for a week in mid-August, during rainy season -- and we actually preferred rainy season. The clouds and rain provided a nice break from the hot sun, and the occasional heavy downpours were fun and exciting. Completely on their own initiative, our children (8, 12 and 12) decided they were so happy there and so sorry to leave that they had to write the owners and tell them what a fantastic house they had. This never happens so we know they loved the place and the whole experience as much as their parents!

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

14 June 2022

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Paradise in the jungle

Estilla de Vida is stunningly beautiful! The pictures online don't do the house justice! The house is very spacious and way bigger than expected. All bedrooms are very comfortable and have walk in closets. The master bedroom and ajointed bathroom is huge! We loved hanging out in the living and dining area during the evening. The kitchen has all your essentials, even a welcome basket with coffee and fruit! We very much appreciated the washer and dryer! The outside (backyard) was by far our favorite spot to hang out! The view from the backyard down the mountain over the river and ocean is spectacular! Pool was very clean and we used it daily. The WiFi is great and even though we felt "off the grid" immersed in the jungle, we always stayed connected. We can not even begin to describe the incredible scenery, flora and fauna. We are already missing our coati who came for daily visits:). We saw so many different animals, just listing a few: Howler monkeys, coati, green dart frogs, long nosed bats, toucans, macaws, anteater, Jesus Christ Lizard, Morpho butterflies, different hummingbirds. We managed the sloth trail, but gave up on the monkey trail. During rain season it gets quite slippery and we felt we should leave it up to the Howlers to entertain us instead of the other way around. Big shout out to Massi! We happened to arrive during a monsoon in the dark and if it wouldn't have been for Massis great directions, we would have been in trouble:). Massi was always just an email or message away and was always very prompt and helpful! Also big thank you for marking the top of the driveway with the drop off! Huge help! Thank you! The first time driving up the steep hill was a bit intimidating, but it gets easier by the second time :) Last but not least: Thank you Michael for opening your beautiful house to us and thank you Sonja from the Uvita information center with all your excellent help and advice all throughout the planning process and while we were there! Without a question or second thought: We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Holly S.

11 December 2018

Gorgeous view and tons of animals

The house is large, spacious, built for entertaining (if that’s your thing), has a gorgeous view overlooking Playa Tortuga, and a pool. We traveled with small kids so the pool was priceless. It has a full kitchen which was also helpful. The bedrooms have a/c but the rest of the house does not. Please note the rest of the house will be very warm and humid! There are ceiling fans but none we could set next to us, so that was a bit of a bummer. The animals! Here’s what we saw just from the pool deck: various types of toucans, green parrots, capuchin monkeys, and the resident Coati you see in this property’s photos. He came every morning and evening and we could nearly hand feed him. Please note there are bats all over the exterior of the house (they sleep there) so if they scare you, this is not the house for you. I imagine this goes for all CR houses though. We found a green poison dart frog in the house one night after rain and it was cute! We stupidly handled it before we realized what it was, so beware. You’ll see tons of moths and insects that are unique to CR - many look exactly like leaves! We had such a good time watching all of these creatures. The house is on an alarm and video system. One night it kept alarming for over an hour until it turned itself off. No police came and we didn’t hear from anyone, so make sure you handle the alarm properly or you’ll be enjoying that crazy alarm for a while. The dishes and kitchen utensils were dirty as we pulled them from the cupboard (dried food, etc) so we had to rewash everything before we used it. The WiFi doesn’t work anywhere other than the upstairs bedrooms, so you won’t be able to use the Smart TV (it’s downstairs). Those were the only things we didn’t care for but they weren’t a big deal. This house is wonderful and it’s well-cared for. You’ll see so much jungle life without having to book a special tour! The house is comfortable and you’ll enjoy your time here. Don’t be afraid to book.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

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