Casas de Férias em Portalón, P

"Once we arrived at this property we were very excited to stay here. The house itself is quite unique and had a fantastic view of the jungle below. The porch overlooking the jungle was a great place to relax and watch nature. We saw toucans, humming birds, butterflies, and fireflies in the tree tops at night. There were also some giant dragonflies, and we saw an agouti, twice feeding on the jungle floor below. It is about 10 minutes from Dominical. It is also close to Parque Nacional Marino...

"This is a great place, but there’s a couple of things you need to know before renting.First, if you can’t tell from the pictures, only the bedroom and bathroom are enclosed, the kitchen is completely open – no screens. That means bugs – it's Costa Rica after all. No mosquitoes, but beetles, flies, little flying things, and the occasional millipede. You can reduce the insects by not turning on the outside lights at night (finish eating before dark) and cleaning up dishes etc. immediately after...

"Small car is better; must be automatic transmission to ascend steep hill and park. View from balcony enjoyed every day, both morning and sunset. Only the bedroom has A/C. Close to touristy Manuel Antonio, but nature at the house was just as good, maybe better: monkeys on the mango tree; macaws nearby. Favorite restaurant was recommended by host: Emillio’s Cafe in the daylight! Enjoyed meeting the family and practicing our Spanish (but English is fine). Quepos is a lovely town with a park and...