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A modern house with a pool, lounge chairs, and a glass-enclosed living area.
A modern entrance with a glass door, a pool, and a dining area visible through the door.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a large window overlooking a tropical landscape.
A modern house with a well-lit entrance, surrounded by trees and a garden.
An outdoor dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a view of the evening sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 65000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dominical, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Dominicalito
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominicalito Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Baru
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bahía Ballena

This vacation home is located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Playa Dominicalito and within a 10-minute drive of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Dominicalito - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Dominicalito Beach - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Hacienda Baru - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 15 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 21 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Uvita - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence!

Introducing Casa Rimba, an exclusive vacation rental in the renowned area of Escaleras, beautifully overlooking the South Pacific ocean.

Built in July 2016 Casa Rimba is simply stunning! The residence holds 5,000 square feet including 3 master bedrooms, 3.5 baths,truly a "tropical modern masterpiece" surrounded by dramatic jungle and with some of the most dramatic white water ocean views in the area, inclusive of the famous "whales tail" located just off the coast of Marino Bellana National park.

The Villa itself sits at an elevation of 720 feet above sea level accessed via a dirt road (4X4 required) The constant ocean breezes and cool air of the jungle are the origin of Casa Rimba's inspiration as it translates to "sounds of the jungle". The temperature keeps at a cool 82 degrees consistently making Casa Rimba a perfect vacation spot all year round...
Casa Rimba is conveniently located near Escaleras Village - only a 1 min drive or a nice jungle hike. Escaleras Village has a great Market, Spa, Coffee Shop, and outstanding restaurant with beautiful jungle views.

The gated electronic entryway leads into Ka Noare, an exclusive development of estate homes with many amenities. The actual entrance to the Casa Rimba estate consists of majestic steel door with beautiful stone carvings and water feature which leads into a grand opening fountain entrance. Th entrance opens onto the open living room and kitchen all extending to an expansive deck and 360 degree elevated infinity pool surrounded by jungle and ocean views.

This jungle estate combines indoor/outdoor living, all blended together in a unique way that enhances the natural surroundings, all while maintaining a superior level of comfort. The open floor plan consists of state of the art kitchen with Hafele hardware and quartzite counter tops and stainless steel GE profile appliances. All sinks and facets are kohler. A large cascading quartzite island with prep sink and gas cook top makes cooking at ease while enjoying the beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean over infinity pool! Local food, fresh catch and fruits are available for delivery OR you can make a quick run into town and pick up locally grown groceries for supper for the more adventurous type.

The living area has a large TV with Sonos connected ceiling speakers throughout common areas.

Casa Rimba opens to an outdoor patio area complete with teak decks and travertine stone, rattan lounge chairs with sumbrela material and very comfortable sitting area. As well as an outdoor kitchen with built in four burner gas grill, outdoor beverage center and prep sink, all complemented with a rattan table that comfortably seats six. This area truly is amazing! Our guests have stayed at Casa Rimba for weeks or months solely basking in the comfort of this great outdoor area.

The 32' long 360 degree infinity edge "Bali stone" pool is large enough to swim laps in and is both children and seniors friendly. The view from the pool that is overlooking the ocean with Marino Ballena National park is awe inspiring. A must see to believe.

Each bedroom has a private bathroom with teak platforms and high flow rain and spray shower. Also, with walk in closets and teak king size beds with pillow top mattresses, split central A/C super quiet. A full unobstructed ocean and jungle views from 3 master bedrooms with generous walk in closets. The showers make you feel as if outside yet private and enclosed. You can opens up to bring the jungle and ocean breezes in, and can be closed and locked for privacy and security.

The surrounding jungle canopy is alive with both howler and white faced monkeys, vibrant colored Toucan birds, sloths, iguanas and parrots.

You will find many things to do here in Costa Rica! We will assist you with setting up jungle tours, white water rafting, canopy tours, horse back excursions (with lunch) that guide you to surreal swimming holes and gorgeous water falls, whale/dolphin watching (in their natural habitat), spa services, private chef, grocery deliveries and much, more to ensure that your stay at Casa Rimba is absolutely perfect!

Treat your family and friends to this beautiful location today....your enjoyment of paradise is closer than you ever imagined!

Hope to see you soon! Pura Vida!

Joe & Lisa Lykes
Casa Rimba.
Dominical Escaleras Costa Rica.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Bahía Ballena, close to Nauyaca Waterfalls, Playa Dominical, and Playa Hermosa. You'll also find Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Playa Dominicalito within a short drive.

Is a spa located at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Quepos (XQP), which is 29.5 mi away (47 minutes by car).

Expansive Ocean View Exotic Jungle Residence! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this home. What a beautiful house and great area. This place was over the top nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday Dominical

We had a wonderful family holiday at Casa Rimba in Dominical. The house and surroundings are stunning. We enjoyed sitting outside overlooking the beautiful jungle and ocean. We saw toucans and blue butterflies, and heard the howler monkeys in the mornings. The house is between Dominical and Uvita and close to beautiful beaches. The road up to the house is a bit disconcerting at first but you do get used to it. A 4x4 is definitely needed. We really enjoyed our time in this gorgeous house and area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benoit B.

Just a perfect WoW!!!

This house is more then amazing. We were 3 couples un paradise. 2 wonderfull room with glass showers and a fantastique Master suite on the second Floor. All includs were quality and nothing was missing. The patio, the pool even the exterior Light were wonderfull and gave the place an amazing ambiance at night. It is well localed in the jungle between Dominical and Uvita. We are sorry We only had 4 nights. We will for sure be back for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Visually stunning home, nonetheless comfortable to live and relax in. So many lovely spots, indoors and out, to enjoy the company of friends and family while watching and listening to nature. Amazing sunsets over the Pacific. Views for miles! We saw two species of monkeys, many different birds - including parrots and toucans, a coati, and an iguana all from the property. The local area is rich with amenities and activities, but we had trouble tearing ourselves away from this beautiful home with its sweeping views of jungle and ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pierre T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a beautiful location.

The owner was very responsive to any questions. The internet is finicky and requires rebooting several times a day. Three almost identical bedrooms with only one bathtub, but the bathtub is really cool outside. Unfortunately it rained heavily almost every day, and it’s the “dry season” but even in the rain a really special place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A piece of paradise in the jungle

Despite a less than stellar check-in we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is simply spectacular in many respects, location, design, appointments, views, privacy. As long as you realize that the house is at the end of a very steep and winding mountain dirt road, and sits in the middle of the jungle and don't mind the large insect population, you are truly in a piece of paradise. We did not share the effusive opinion of previous tenants about the house manager who seemed at best uninterested, but this did not impact our enjoyment of this truly special house.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birds, monkeys and a phenomenal home!

Evan was very easy to work with booking the home and Leif took care of our every need. Casa Rimba exceeded our expectations! It was very well equipped and the beds were really comfortable. The design of the home is simply beautiful and took every advantage of the gorgeous views. We loved the location so close to Dominical and Uvita, with great restaurants close by. The home is directly in the rain forest and only a 5 minute drive up the hill. We have stayed at other homes in that area that were two to three times as far up the hill which makes leaving and returning a process! There is also a state of art workout facility that you can walk to which was so nice to have close by. The wildlife we saw so close to the house was unbelievable, we would awaken to howler monkeys and have coffee watching them and at least 7 toucans and dozens of other birds flying around us all while enjoying the views of the Pacific Ocean behind them! I cannot say enough how wonderful this home and location are!! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Q.

Exceptional house and setting

We had an outstanding time in Costa Rica and much of this was due to the the remarkable home and exotic surroundings. The home was convenient to beaches, national parks and restaurants. Kudos to Property Manager Leif Bernhardt, daughter Alexa and wife Karol for their attention. Lots of precious memories, many of which are due to the magnificent home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa p.

Stunning, even better than the pictures!

Our family of 4 spent 4 nights and loved every minute of it, wished we could have stayed longer. The views and the pool were like nothing we've ever experienced. The house was spotless and brand new, Leif was a pleasure to deal with and answered our endless questions. There were so many cool spots to explore within a 10 minute drive when we weren't simply enjoying the house. The howler monkeys were a highlight each morning. The chefs service that brought dinner was a nice touch too. Would highly recommend and hope to return for another visit. sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Fantastic

What a wonderful home in the middle of the rain forest with beautiful ocean views. Monkeys, pigs, and beautiful birds and butterflies entertained us during the day. Leif, Karol, Patricia and the kids took great care of us especially with the two catered delicious meals in the evening. You can't miss with this casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Outstanding, ultra relaxing home in the rain forest.

This home exceeds expectations in its comfort and design. The pool is just the right size for a comfortable dip on a warm afternoon. The kitchen will meet all your needs with the latest appliances and is well equipped. The outdoor bbq area is perfect with the gas grill and small fridge. Loved the deck area for viewing wildlife in the rain forest. Leif was on hand for any request and made sure we had all we needed for a fantastic trip. I highly recommend this home for a perfect Costa Rica vacation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mateo H.

Absolutely amazing home!

Leif and Karol were the greatest hosts and went far above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that we had a beautiful visit in their gorgeous home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Taj Mahal of Costa Rica

Been going to Costa Rica for 13 years have stayed in eight different homes .this is by far the most beautiful ,perfectly set and luxuriously architectured self contained home we ever stayed in.... the four-sided infinity pool is amazing. And it's minutes from the beach major shopping and a major town...
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10/10 Excellent

John C. D.

AWESOME

Magnificent home in the middle of the jungle. Cocktails by the pool overlooking the Pacific ocean watching the sun set, Priceless. A beautiful house with all the modern amenities close to all the cool activities. Our host Leif was great and made sure we had all we needed. Well worth renting.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie L.

Stop shopping. This is the best. By far.

This is our last night at Casa Rimba. If you are shopping around, stop right here. We have booked many homes around the world but none like this one. It is stunning and as others say, pictures don't do it justice. It is new and comfortable, stunningly designed (by the owners) and offers views that are memorable. You are embraced by the jungle with Howler Monkeys and Toucans while swimming in the infinity pool. Leif is an amazing host and recommended the best acitivities such as zip lining and horseback riding to the Nuyaca Falls (a must do). Hopefully the house does not sale and we can be back next year. We envy the next renters. Enjoy as must as we did!
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10/10 Excellent

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amazing house

We spent 7 amazing day here. The house is meet every claim. The luxury meet the nature middle in the jungle. The view is amazing, especially from the pool, you can see the whole jungle and also the see. everything was incredible.
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10/10 Excellent

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amazing house

We spent 7 amazing day here. The house is meet every claim. The luxury meet the nature middle in the jungle. The view is amazing, especially from the pool, you can see the whole jungle and also the see. everything was incredible.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Wow !!! Amazing property !! Views are spectacular,

An architectural masterpiece! Views, amenities, pool, oh my God! If you don't try this You have missed Costa Rica at its finest !!
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10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Do I dare say the pictures of this palace don't even do it justice? Let's start with the owner is nothing short or amazing. Lived his whole life in the area and know EVERYTHING about it. You will NOT find this level of knowledge at any resort or concierge service. So 5+ Stars for that. Second the REAL reason one chooses this dream location "the home". Well hard to wipe the smile off your face after you step foot in this ONE OF A KIND. Appointed perfectly with everything one could need and views to die for and location is amazing. This place is VERY worth the price of admission and trust me worth treating yourself to. Simple put PERFECT!!!!! I really don't have much to say sine this place left me literally speechless, except by far the best place I have ever step foot into. A MUST EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!