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Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Aerial view
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet

Villa Toucan is a private ocean view and rainforest villa on the edge of the virgin rainforest where guests are immersed in an intense experience of wildlife and energy all in the comforts of tropical accommodations.

It is located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge in Punta Uva on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica.
The house is 1 km from the turquoise colored waters of the Caribbean Sea where you can enjoy beautiful virgin beaches, snorkeling over the coral reefs, kayaking, wildlife hikes, horseback riding and just plainly relaxing.

Guests at Villa Toucan are assured to see dozens of toucans everyday in addition to several kinds of monkeys, sloths, colorful frogs, morpho butterflies, hummingbirds, countless varieties of birds and exotic insects.

We have cats at our main house next door, but they do not enter the bedrooms and always stay outside.

Designed as a vacation house for families and honeymoons, the villa comes fully equipped and can comfortably sleep up to 4 people. There are 2 bedrooms, each with its own private balcony, outdoor bathroom and private garden, a full kitchen, dining area, a wildlife terrace and a Hammock hut. Guests rent the entire house - whether you are one or four people.

Both bedrooms have 2 king size beds that can be converted into 2 twins if needed. Each bedroom has it's own private balcony overlooking the rainforest and large exterior outdoor bathrooms. The floors and cathedral ceilings are made of beautiful local hardwoods.

Both bedrooms come fully furnished with linens and pillows, beach and bathroom towels, clothing hangers, ceiling fans, a working desk, bedside tables and lamps, comforters for cool nights and hand picked literature on local topics of interest. There is also a hidden locked safe where you can protect your valuables.

We have 15 MG of high speed fiber optic internet for those who need to be connected in the beautiful tropics!

A 4x4 vehicle is recommended but NOT necessary. We do live up a steep hill, but should be perfectly fine with a regular car.

Property manager

Casas Del Caribe

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Villa Toucan National Geographic Your Terrace Punta Uva
Toucan National Geographic Your Terrace Punta Uva
Villa Toucan National Geographic From Your Terrace
Villa Toucan - National Geographic From Your Terrace Villa
Villa Toucan Romantic Birdwatching Paradise
207083
Villa Toucan National Geographic From Your Terrace

About the neighborhood

Map
Punta Uva, Limon Province

What's nearby

  • Punta Uva Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jaguar Centro de Rescate - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Playa Cocles - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Black Beach - 18 min drive - 8.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Nena - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salsa Brava - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪De Gustibus Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Amimodo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cool and Calm - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet located?

Situated in Cahuita, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Punta Uva Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Chiquita and Playa Cocles. Grand Beach is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Villa Toucan - Romantic Oceanview Paradise with FibOp Internet Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our favourite place we stayed for our trip across Costa Rica. It is a magical experience to live in a home that is open to and sits in the jungle. The view of the "Big Tree" included 1 of 15 special nesting boxes put up as part of the Ara Project to help encourage repopulation of one of the most endangered species in the world, the Great Green Macaw. It felt so special that we got to watch several couples every morning! I can't possibly list all the cool frogs, insects, birds, and plants that we saw here! Also highly recommend a visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center The hosts are incredibly kind and the local management company very responsive and helpful! We especially loved our daily visits from the caretaker's cat, who ate a spider that scared my daughter! I was a single mom with my 2 kids and we felt so safe here. One tip that I learned the hard way: The bungee cord is for putting across the fridge door at night or else a Coati comes and steals your bananas!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Britta

Beautiful home, spectacular location and very friendly and helpful host
Location of property, view from terrace, design of house and floor plan, wildlife, laundry facilities and Manuel, Sara, cats and dogs Sink drain leaks in one bathroom, wooden floors and beds in bedrooms look beautiful but are super noisy just walking oneven turning around in the bed, all electrical outlets are worn out till the point that the plug does not stay in anymore, a toaster would be nice. We loved the house anyway ......this is just from PM to PM
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

We love this house and we will be back for the seventh year ️🦋
The people, animals and view!
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

We liked this place very much.
At your property there are some very nice stone sculpters, could you pleas send me some information, where i could be some for my house in Playa Potrero The veranda shpuld be repaired.
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10/10 Excellent

Britta

Best place on the caribean side.
The amazing nature is right in your front yard. We enjoyed every morning the toucans, aras, different kind of monkeys and many more critters with our first morning coffee. There is no better place with a view and abundant wildlife and privacy. This was our second visit and we will be back.

10/10 Excellent

rob m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A place worth returning to!
This was our second time staying at Villa Toucan. We love the place. It has more wildlife than anywhere else we've been in Costa Rica. Oropendolas, Macaws, Toucans, and Bat Falcons all nesting right in view of the outdoor kitchen. This place also has a large concentration of snakes, spiders, and beautiful Poison Dart Frogs. It's in your face wilderness! The house is tucked up into Manzanillo National Park with a nice walk to one of the prettiest beaches we've seen. We will return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Excelent place and view
Everything is good, the house is amazing but the illumination is poor, I think is the only thing that needs to be improve. The rest it’s just amazing. Illumination
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The toucan says you can!
This beautiful Costa Rican getaway is the perfect place to go on any sort of vacation wether it be with the family or with your significant other. The layout of the house is very spacious and very outdoorsy so you always have an amazing view of the jungle just feet from your deck. We stayed for 5 days and every day saw toucans and monkeys flying and swinging through the forest (the monkeys are loud but are really cool)! For daytime activities the beach is a walking distance away so you can surf or just spend time in the water. The owners were very friendly and welcoming so you feel like you're at a second home. All around my only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer!

10/10 Excellent

Nichelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I didn't want to leave!
Wow! This place is by far the most enchanting and tranquil places i have ever stayed. It was convenient to local stores, sodas, and activities. It was clean and I could stare at the view all day and night. The sounds of the rainforest are absolutely beautiful. The outdoor bathroom and shower are an experience all by itself. I have never wanted to spend so much time in one place. I have nothing but positive things to say about this place and look forward to returning one day. If you want an authentic Costa Rican experience....this is it! We saw several species of monkeys, birds and other creatures right from the deck. Dont miss out on this place! Book today!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

rob m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot
This place is impossible to explain. You have to be there to know how magical it is. The wildlife is so dense it could be scary for some people. The big tree has about a hundred Oropendola nests in it, and a Green Macaw nest. The tree next to it has a pair of Bat Falcons nesting in it. The first night we were there we heard big cats in the woods real close to the house. We also saw a couple of snake species, and more beautiful poison dart frogs than we could count. From the house there is a view of the ocean over the rain-forest. We have never stayed in a place more immersed in nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Peaceful Jungle Paradise Close to Town
This is our second time at Villa Toucan. We love that the house is situated high above the Caribbean with a view of the sea. The traditional open air Caribbean style house allows for plenty of ventilation and amazing views. Everything was very clean. There were plenty of cooking supplies to cook a nice meal, which we did one night. The communications were excellent, and we cannot wait to return one day soon. The bedrooms need more light. We opened the balcony doors, but then the cat climbed into our room. We love the cats, but they did beg for food constantly and one of them put their head into our bag of chips and ate a chip. Then later when we turned our attention away from the cat, it started eating our tiramisu on the dining table. Again, we love cats, but wondered if they belong to someone. They were very hungry.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Perfect vacation in the jungle!
We spent 2 wonderful weeks at Villa Toucan, March/April 2016. It was everything we had hoped it would be! Right in the jungle, yet close to the beaches. The view from the deck is breathtaking, with so many birds visiting daily. We had hoped to see a toucan when visiting Costa Rica - well, we saw dozens at Villa Toucan! Keel-billed, chestnut manibled and aracaris. Great Green Macaws we also a thrill to see in the wild! This is THE place to see birds in Costa Rica, no guide required - they come right to the house! The house itself was perfect for us, and had everything we needed. We loved the outdoor kitchen looking out onto the deck/jungle/Caribbean. The bathrooms are fantastic.. having no wall at the back and facing the jungle, you can watch hummingbirds and red frogs while in the bathroom! We were visited by many very cool bugs, including an awesome hooded mantis that "adopted" us and stayed with us (it's choice) for most of our stay. Manuel (the property owner) lives nearby and was very helpful. Johanna at Casas del Caribe was wonderful, and arranged our private transport from San Jose, our car rental (recommend renting a 4X4), and ziplining tour as well! We have compiled a list of birds that we saw right at Villa Toucan: Gray-headed Chachalaca Crested Guan Semiplumbeous hawk Common Blackhawk Laughing falcon Short-billed pigeon Great Green Macaw Brown-hooded parrot Blue-headed parrot Red-lored parrot Mealy parrot Black and white Owl Short-tailed Nighthawk Great Potoo Long-billed hermit Violet-crowned Woodnymph Slaty-tailed Trogan Collared Aracari Keel-billed Toucan Chestnut-manibled Toucan Black-cheeked Woodpecker Pale-billed Woodpecker Plain-brown Woodcreeper Great Kiskadee Masked Tityra Red-capped Manakin Clay-coloured Thrush Passerini's Tanager Golden-hooded Tanager Black-headed Saltator Bananaquit Variable Seedeater Summer Tanager Rose-breasted Grosbeak Baltimore Oriole Scarlet-rumped Cacique Montezuma Oropendola Great Tinamou (not seen but heard daily) There were more that we saw but were not able to identify. We saw many other bird species nearby as well - this list is JUST at the house. We enjoyed seeing many types of lizards, geckos, frogs, monkeys and very cool bugs and butterflies. Thanks Manuel for a great stay at Villa Toucan! We will be back for sure! Joanne, Ken, Dorothy and Robert.
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10/10 Excellent

Luis Gustavo

Excelente hospedaje
La casa está en medio de la Montaña y cerca de la playa, apenas para descansar Advertir a los huéspedes de la Presencia de un mapache, que abre el refrigerador
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

This was the most beautiful place
This was the most beautiful place I have ever stayed in and it truly is like your own National Geographic! Absolutely fantastic. Communication with the host was immediate and easy. Highly recommend this - we will be back Manuel!

10/10 Excellent

Dawn Grantham-Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't get much better than this for nature
Saw two sloaths from balcony along with monkeys and macaws. simply idyllic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical place
My teenage son and I stayed here for four nights. We originally debated between staying on the water versus this place, but decided that the rain forest would be a more unique experience and more fitting to the area. It was a good choice and turned out to be amazing. We spent two hours every morning and late afternoon relaxing on the porch or in the hammocks watching the wildlife. We saw many, many types of birds and frogs, and monkeys swinging on trees in the distance (those were actually hard to catch). The sounds of the forest were spectacular and like nothing I had ever heard before. We regularly visited the beach nearby, soft sand with perfectly clear turquoise water and very few other visitors at this time of year. The food scene in the area was impressive and a surprise to us - we didn't have a single bad or even mediocre meal. If you are looking for an immersive experience, I highly recommend this place. Do take not of the heat and humidity, it takes some adjustment if you are not used to it (and a lot fans!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Excelente
Todo hermoso
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Excelente lugar para descansar
En general el lugar super bonito, tal y las fotos, full privacidad, tranquilidad y belleza natural. Nada mas que agregar, sin palabras. Volveremos una vez mas, si Dios lo permite. La cocina, las perillas están malas y se escapa el gas.
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Conectado con el ambiente
El lugar es sumamente tranquilo, todo super limpio y lindo. Las plantas estan super bien cuidada, los michis son super lindos. Excelente experiencia. Un poquito de relleno en la entrada
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

My slice of heaven!
I love Villa Tucan! The view, the people the wildlife can’t be beat! Pura vida! I have visited this beautiful slice of heaven for the last 4 years and have made my reservations for 2023! Additional lighting in the bedrooms.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Jungle Villa
Unbelievable view and location. I will definitely be back. I wish I could have stayed forever. The space is lovely and was spotless when we arrived. The driveway, while steep, is very well maintained. And, the grounds are magnificent! Thank you for sharing it with us Maya and Manuel.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Manuel

wow! que casa increible con una naturaleza abundante!
la ubicación nada!
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10/10 Excellent

Ayme

Alojamiento mágico
El lugar es muy hermoso, privado, romántico y rodeado de naturaleza. Cada mañana era un espectáculo con el avistamiento de tucanes, pájaros y congos, todo acompañado de sus espectaculares vistas y la tranquilidad del lugar, sin duda volvería!! Me gustaría contar con un poco más de iluminación, para cuando es necesario, aun cuando la iluminación es muy romántica, en ocasiones era necesario algo de luz extra, además de un microondas para completar la cocina.
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

If you're looking for a place to be 100% relaxed and away form all the noise and enjoy nature at it'
la vista, colección con la naturaleza, ubicación, cuartos limpios y lindos, cocina abierta, rancho, el balconcito tal vez un poco la limpieza de los platos de la cocina
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jungle living at it's finest!
Staying at the toucan was the most beautiful experience while being in costa rica! accommodation was comfortable, peaceful and private. I had everything i could ask for and more! i felt so connected to everything being that it was an outdoor shower and outdoor kitchen. It was all so serene, filled with life and i could see the ocean from the balcony area. It was sooo spacious and practicing yoga on the porch as the the sun rose was such a wonderful feeling. i will never forgot this place and hope to come back one day.