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Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach towels
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Nestled within the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, Casa Tres Monos offers a serene retreat with two large covered viewing decks and plenty of comfortable chairs, lounges and hammocks to take in the brilliant garden views. With bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and kayaks on site you can kayak right to Punta Uva beach from the property or enjoy snorkeling at one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing

Spectacular Jungle Botanical Garden, within five minutes walk to Punta Uva beach. Casa Tres Monos (Three Monkey House) is located within the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, and is ideal for viewing a vast array of wildlife such as monkeys, toucans, iguanas, turtles, frogs, sloths and giant blue butterflies from the comfort of your porch hammock.

Tres Monos is a simple yet comfortable two story home made almost entirely from beautiful gleaming red Níspero wood. It has two large covered viewing decks with plenty of comfortable chairs, lounges and hammocks to enjoy the brilliant garden and warm tropical air, fragrant with the natural perfume of Ylang Ylang trees and white ginger flowers.

The beds all have Orthopedic mattresses and are dressed in deliciously luxurious bamboo sheets and pillows, surrounded by good quality mosquito netting. Plenty of plush, Eco-friendly quick dry bath towels, as well as beach towels.

Full kitchen, with refrigerator, four burner gas stove and oven, glassware, dishware, cutlery, utensils, pot, pans etc. Fresh condiments and some pantry items also provided. Drinking water is delivered weekly.

There is a curiously well stocked grocery at the end of our road where you can get most (if not all) of your supplies, including vegies, fruit, fresh fish, organic fresh eggs and chicken, as well as soda, beer, wine or even rum. We are also close to some truly fantastic restaurants.

The property is nestled by 5000 square meter riverfront, and the garden has giant tropical trees (many fruit trees as well) and tons of brightly colored flowers, all lovingly landscaped for a maximum butterfly and bird-watching experience in mind. There is also a freshwater pond that is just jumping with daily frog and turtle activity that can be easily viewed from the deck.

Over 130 species birds have been counted on property to date; including three species of toucans, several jewel colored hummingbird species, parrots, giant black hawks, and very recently, the green macaw has been successfully reintroduced into the area.

You’ll have a lovely, short 5-8 minute walk or bike ride to one of the most beautiful beaches and pristine live coral reefs in the Caribbean. Perfect for snorkeling, diving, surfing and even horse back riding.

As a guests of Casa Tres Monos, you will find bikes, surfboards, boogie boards and kayaks on site to enjoy. In fact, you can kayak right to Punta Uva beach from the property!

We are close to National Park hiking trails and local guides are easy to book. Easy to use public transportation is just 200 meters from house.




Keywords: jungle lodge, eco lodge, beach house,
river view, bird watcher lodge, Caribbean vacation, sloths, monkeys, tropical wildlife viewing, Gandaco Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Punta Uva, Puerta Viejo, Cocles, Talamanca

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife 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)
  • Mosquito nets

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Be conservative with water usage during the dry season. Rinse your feet before entering shower. Turn of lights and fans before you go out. Most of all, have fun!

Pets

Pets are allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Casa Tres Monos Stunning Garden/beach Wildlife Viewing Punta Uva
Casa Tres Monos Stunning Garden/beach Wildlife Viewing
Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/beach Wildlife Viewing Limon
Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/beach Wildlife Viewing Limon

About the area

Map
Punta Uva, Limon

What's nearby

  • Playa Cieneguita - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Uvita Island - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Playa Bonita - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica - 41 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Cahuita National Park - 62 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pollos Cyro’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar El Ganzo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Live Lounge Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hamburguesas Jarquin - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Regional Heritage Museum of Limon, Limon Municipal Market and Avenida 2. Vargas Park and Playa Cieneguita are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Casa Tres Monos- Stunning Garden/Beach Wildlife Viewing Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

What an awesome house!!!!

Very nice hosts, great house in the middle of the jungle.... you can hear the monkeys yell at night, you can see monkeys hanging around, you live directly in the jungle...but you always feel safe and cozy! What an amazing experience! Thanks, Tracy and David
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Katy h.

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

Do NOT book this property

VRBO needs to remove this property. Do Not book this house it is uninhabitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mischelle a.

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

My favorite place in Costa Rica!

If you love cats and dogs and want a real jungle experience, this is the place. It was wonderful to just relax and be one with nature. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed all the flora and fauna on the property, as well as, the four cats that live there. There is also a lovely beach and restaurant just a short walk away. The hosts were very attentive and fun. Miss you already Tracey and Dave! Thanks again for a fun night and delicious dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

don D., Niagara Falls Canada

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

Immersed in the rain foreat

We had an incredible stay. So much interaction with wildlife. Waking uo each morning for a cup of coffee and a walk thru the beautiful rainforest garden. We saw monkeys everyday as well as sloths, lizards, frogs, toucans, butterflies and birds of every kind. Tracy and Dave were wonderful hosts, sharing knowledge of their home and ints creature's . Punta Uva beaxh is just across the road and is beautiful with great surfing..We werw sad to have to keave this olace and our hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Planning with Tracy

Though my travel plans changed and I will not be traveling to Casa Tres Monos, I wanted to compliment the owner, Tracy, for her very prompt and thorough responses to my many questions. She is very generous with information and her time. A most accommodating host! Thank you, Tracy. (Disregard arrival date. We were planning a date in the future, which the system does not allow.)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Sonia C.

Disappointing

Although the house is surrounded by a beautiful rainforest full of life, the house itself was very disappointing. To start with, the bathroom is separated from the house, which is very inconvenient. Second there were hardly any lights at all, especially upstairs and it was not very easy to move around once night fall. The kitchen was extremely poorly equipped. Only the stove was working. No microwave. it made for a very difficult time cooking. Also once every couple of day, the house ran out of water and the owner had to come fill the tanks back up. It was very inconvenient since we had to use water bottle to brush our teeth or cook, and could not wash dishes. The property was somewhat clean, but the sheets had stains on them. Also there is no washer/dryer. The owner who lives the house next door offers cleaning service (which you have to pay) but my clothe were all wrinkled and one pants and a bra got ruined. I would rather be able to do my own laundry. The owners were gracious enough to help us find a person to set activities up for us, but you have to pay her a fee. They should provide brochures and ideas of things to do available in the house so people can book them directly. Also it was advertised that the property came with Kayaks and bicicles for people to use. However it is not true. You have to rent them at a local store. There is none on the property. We did have a fantastic time in Costa Rica, but I would not rent this house again. We left the house clean and picked up, however we never received our deposit back. After emailing the owner several times about it, I received no explanations and no response. It was very disappointing because they seem like very nice people.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

BEST TRIP EVER

This was a wild setting for wild people. This would not be good for all people but we got what we wanted: a time in the jungle. I couldn't see...say...my parents...staying here but we are a youngish family that searches out adventure and we got it here. It was a rainy rain forest setting with all types of creatures. We saw more animals at the property than the entire rest of our trip. I marked the cleanliness as 4 star not because of the house but the jungle made for a hot wet mess of everything. Maybe 4 stars was more of a warning to be prepared for the jungle. The house was very clean when we arrived, but is not a hotel with white linen and granite counter tops. It's more like a fire-lookout station that can rented in the American West. The house and property were the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth n George S.

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

Time of our lives

When we booked this property. We kind of knew what to expect, so we weren't surprised when it was as anticipated. This is a true jungle house it is totally open to the outside. There are 4 bedrooms that have mosquitoe nets and oscillating fans, and while we visited during the rainy season, with the fan running and the nets in place we were perfectly comfortable. In fact, a couple of evenings I got chilly. There are ceiling fans in the main living areas and once again, even with the humidity, we were comfortable and the circulation of air kept the bugs at bay. If you don't like spiders, geckos, and an occasional ant, then this place isn't for you. They're are also free raoming dogs and cats on the property, I'm sure the owner can keep them in her lot, if this is an issue for you. We were not bothered and had a little black kitty spend our whole trip with us. Probably the only downside for us was the detached bathroom. It can be a little scary in the middle of the night heading out to the toilet. While it was a slight inconvenience, we made the best of it, and kept flash lights by the bed, to be sure we could find our way. The shower was spacious and clean and the water was warm. There was water cylinders available in the kitchen and bath. The kitchen is basic, but had everything we required, including the most important coffee and several options for brewing. There were pots, pans, towels and utensils available. The wifi is a little spotty, but if you're there to unplug, it is perfect. The highline of this property is its location. It's approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile off the road, in the middle of the forest which backs up to the nature preserve. You wake us every morning to the sound of howler monkeys, can sit on the upper or lower deck and see 3 types of monkeys ALL around you. Coming close enough for awesome pictures. The sounds of nature are all around you, birds, frogs, monkeys and much more. It was the most peaceful I've felt in my whole life, and would have been fine with just staying on one of the decks our whole trip. And, don't forget to look up for sloths toucans, and the occasional McCay. Many would call this Glamping+ . The property is within walking distance of a small grocery, restaurants and the most pristine beaches I've been on. If you need a ride, into Puerto Viejo or Manzanillo just ask the grocery clerk to call a taxi or tuk tuk. Over all this property was beyond our expectations. 5 stars
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Legit Jungle Home

Monkeys and frogs in the front yard! Tracy and David are exceptional hosts. They provided plenty of towels and amenities. Cool house. Open floor plan. We'll be back!

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Splendid treehouse in the jungle!

I could not have asked for a better jungle hideaway. Large wrap-around decks with comfy couches, hammocks, and even a bed look out into jungle where 3 kinds of monkeys, sloths, toucans, and an enormous variety of other wildlife will come right up to your backyard. Fabulous hosts. A market and restaurant sit at the end of the drive, with a gorgeous beach just across the road. Be sure to visit the Ara Project and the Jaguar Rescue Center while you are there! And do note that the map on VRBO is wrong -- this is located at Punta Uva, about 30 minutes south of Limon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

Rustic charmer. Wonderful property with wildlife watching from the deck

If you like camping, this is like the most luxurious camping imaginable. What I love about camping - being immersed in nature - with real beds, hot showers and 2 beautiful decks. If you expect a posh hotel, it is not for you. Hearing the howler monkeys in the morning, seeing the sloth, iguanas, many birds and the monkeys right from the deck is a real treat. The grounds are lush and beautifully planted and maintained. Two very nice beaches are in short walking distance as are a little grocery store and some restaurants. If you want nightlife... Go to Puerto Viejo. Tracy was very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only downside - somehow we managed to not see a toucan.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sonja W.

Nature at its best.

A family of white faced monkeys visited us the first morning we were there. Waking up to the howler monkeys; boogie boarding at a quiet beach nearby; listening to the rain play its tune on banana leaves; receiving two adorable cats... wonderful memories surface in my mind. Absolutely lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Franck O.

Un paradis

Tracy et David sont magnifiques !!!! Leur maison coloniale est extraordinaire pour les amateurs de nature.... Un petit paradis très proche de la nature
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Naturally nice

Tres monos offers a short drive or walk to beaches...plus peace and great privacy. The grounds are phenomenonal. It is the.kind of place I like to rent. The owner was on hand to greet us when we arrived. Tres Monos is naturally nice with gardens, turtles in river, visiting monkeys, birds, etc.. Plan on renting bikes or kayaks if you have need them. Conserving water is appreciated. I enjoyed the large colorful bathhouse. And sitting in hammocks under ceiling fan.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

wildlife, comfort, adventure, hospitality

Thank you, Tracy & Dave for the lovely impromptu stay at tres monos. The house is terrific, the wildlife viewing unparalleled. You went above & beyond at every juncture, even working us through a difficult to book excursion into the jungle. Our favorites - the luxurious beds, the snug dining area with fresh flowers, the night-time viewing of the colorful frogs, the daily visits by toucans and monkeys.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

What a great place

Excellent hosts and a really great jungle house. Plenty of room with two balconies. Owners were very accommodating offering us rides to town and to some of the nearby great little restaurants. Very close to the beach and to Puerto Viejo nightlife. Would definitely return. Many thanks for a great vacation!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

October 2011 Visit

My husband and I stayed for a week at Casa Tres Monos. We saw plenty of the wildlife Costa Rica is famous for without having to leave the front porch. The house is private, yet close enough to walk to the local store, the beach, nice restaurants and a scuba shop. The plantlife is abundant on the grounds as well. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to the area again.