Pickleball, pool, hot tub, wildlife—we’ve got it ALL! | House in Playa Chiquita

10.0 (67 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Chiguata House | Pickleball, pool, hot tub, wildlife—we’ve got it ALL!

3 Bedroom House in Chiguata, Playa Chiquita

On an acre of tropical gardens, ponds and wildlife habitat 300 steps to the beach. Wildlife is integral, you will hear wildlife throughout your stay. Our pride is a habitat where people and animals can co-exist.
Regardless of the size of your group, we rent to only one party at a time, assuring you a place to kick back with 3 beds, 3 baths in jungle-style luxury. A romantic getaway in the garden level apartment; your family vacation in the tree-level 2 bedroom home m or a friend-group fills the house. Regardless of the size of your group, each rental is to one party only at a time.
The fully furnished 100 m2 ground floor apartment sleeps two; choose to have the bedroom arranged with a pair of single beds or an enormous King, all properly outfitted with high quality mattresses, plump pillows and imported linens. Furnishings crafted of reclaimed lumber include a dry-box closet, nightstands, and overhead fans. Security screens afford plenty of airflow or may be shuttered to assure absolute privacy. We've done everything we can to guarantee a good night's sleep, but the Howler Monkey “alarm clock” is beyond our control… take it up with them over your first cup of fine Costa Rican coffee enjoyed in the garden ranchita.
The downstairs kitchen includes range, toaster oven, refrigerator, blender, coffee maker, cookware and table settings allowing you to prepare your own meals. We'll stock some basic for your arrival then guide you in harvesting many of your ingredients from the gardens, shopping the weekly farmer's markets or haggling with the mobile vendors over local fruits and vegetable, fish, eggs and meat. Belly up to the breakfast bar for casual seating, dine at the hardwood table under ceiling fans, or head out to the pool deck or ranchita for a gourmet picnic in the garden.
The ample seating area is furnished with artisan bamboo furniture. The sofa and two oversized chairs provide cushioned seating in the wall-less room where the outside blends to inside. Under the wide eaves and overhead fans, this area is cool on even the warmest of days. Hammocks along the perimeter put you under-cover but virtually in the garden, a decadent way to spend the afternoon.
One of a kind bathroom features a sink carved from a tree trunk, evolving mosaic mural and a garden shower, all faucets deliver plumbed hot water. An assortment of bathroom essentials and quality towels are for home use and we provide sarongs for the beach. A jacuzzi sits undercover of a traditional thatch roof allowing you a soak among the beautiful gardens regardless of weather. The pool features a sandy pebble zero-entry, wet deck for sunning, and plunge depth. This has become a favorite place to watch the monkeys overhead.
The tree-level upstairs is an open floor plan, where you are at times eye-level to the howlers and sloths that frequent the property. The kitchen, dining and living area are surrounded by bannisters and open walls, like living on a big covered deck. The effect is amazing. Overhead fans throughout the space supplement the natural breezes.
Equipped with a full kitchen, oversized refrigerator/freezer, 6 burner stove, oven, double sink, prep island, microwave, toaster oven, blender and an abundance of quality cookware, the kitchen draws in helpers for the family style feast. A gas BBQ is situated around the corner to allow easy access, but assure safety.
With a huge table hand constructed from a single tree, the dining area will seat up to 10 comfortably. An ample quantity of dinnerware, in delightful bright fiesta colors set a table that makes any meal a party. Or gather the crew and play cards, board games or build a puzzle when you just want to sit up high and watch what might climb, crawl, creep, flitter, or buzz by as you gaze out through the trees to the garden below.
The living area features a large cushioned sofa and two oversized cushioned chairs, two rocking chairs and a hammock. A handprinted game table features backgammon, checker/chessboard, and cribbage. Wifi throughout the house keeps you connected and able to post those selfies to jealous friends back home.
The Master bedroom features a king-sized bed and headboard crafted from reclaimed lumber designed to celebrate the Caribbean colors and philosophy of up-cycling. Overhead fan and secure screens create a restful night sleep. The ensuite bath includes a sink and toilet with the shower perched on a ledge extending off the back of the house. Generous plantings and screen afford modesty while providing a unique experience. An artistic mural depicting a beach scene created by a local artist covers the interior bath area, while a mosaic installation designed/installed by the owner covers the shower area.
The second Family bedroom suite is two distinct rooms. The bedroom includes a king-sized bed with a handcrafted headboard of live-edge wood designed by the homeowners. Utilizing the often-discarded pieces of fallen trees, the headboard stirs the imagination similar to seeing pictures in clouds. The family room also features a bunk bed with a double on the bottom and a twin on the top. The bunk, too, is crafted from reclaimed lumber and live-edge wood. Sleep well knowing you saved a tree!! The adjoining bathroom also features a sink and toilet within the house and a shower perched off the back. Here the theme is jungle with a waterfall scene depicting local Volio Falls, a favorite day trip for locals.
Extensive plantings and a frog pond provide habitat for many species of wildlife; keep tabs on Max the sloth and her expanding family who now occupy several trees on the property, catch the routine visits of the agoutis, and try your luck at nabbing the perfect photo of the magnificent blue morpho butterfly as it regularly weaves through the garden. Outdoor seating areas, swimming pool, hot tub, hammocks, and covered picnic tables immerse you in the tropical setting with hundreds of species of bromeliads, tillandsias and orchids. Heliconias, gingers and other flowering plants attract an endless rainbow of birds and butterflies. We take pride in the design of our home and garden spaces maximizing nature's paradise.
Owners, Janet & Nick, live about a mile away. Our gardener maintains the home, landscaping and pool as needed. We’re all good at giving you your privacy while still being available should you need anything.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Hot Tub, Internet, Pool, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Chiguata. Enjoy your stay in Chiguata at this House.

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Amenities

  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pool
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • View
  • Private Pool
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: children must wear life vests in pool.
Pet Policy Note from host: must be pre-approved. pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Other Policy 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 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 note from host: each party/event must be pre-approved. parties and events are allowed on site special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Reviews

Jodie H. May 8, 2025 11:50:46 PM
Summary: First off, the pictures do not do it justice. It is a tropical paradise with so many different species of birds, insects and animals. We were serenaded by howler monkeys on a regular basis, we saw many agoutis, heard multiple species of frogs and lizards. All of the rooms are gorgeous. The outdoor showers are great and the beds are extremely comfortable. The hammocks are a nice touch and they were used regularly. There’s a great selection of spices and things you will need to cook with. We cooked many meals here as the whole layout upstairs is great for entertaining as well as the kitchen downstairs that we did not even use. There’s three grocery stores that are within a half mile of the home. The beach is across the street. We found that Playa Chiquita was our favorite beach. There are several local tours you can do and I highly recommend the Ara tour with the great green macaws & the Jaguar rescue center. Communication with the owners is very quick for anything you might need. The pool was a perfect respite after a warm day of shopping and beaching. Thanks Janet & Nick.
Karin S. Mar 31, 2025 01:32:12 PM
Summary: Private in a quiet and safe area close to the quiet beach. This is a cool place and labor of love for the owners. It is open air with a great acreage to walk the trails at night and look for frogs and cool night insects. Heard howler monkeys, parrots, toucans, and the pool was perfect. Hammocks for lazing around and great facilities for cooking. If you are one of the people who insects love to bite you just may need to put a little bug dope on if they are out- they weren’t bad when we were there and may not ever be. It is pretty dry. The community is small and so festive. Try eating at the local sodas for a delicious meal and the tours and kayak rentals are great. Sloths and monkeys- Caribbean beaches. This place is laid back and has it all in a quiet setting- not like the bigger places. The hosts were awesome. Don’t miss this cool place.
Lorelei A. Mar 8, 2025 06:17:49 AM
Summary: Janet and Nick were great hosts. I loved this little bit of paradise. The grounds were wonderful.
Martin Pius O. Feb 12, 2025 03:25:34 AM
Summary: It was just amazing. You are completely in nature!If you want and take your time, you can explore amazing things and have unforgettable experiences.You must accept the total exposure to nature because there are no windows, for example! Just grids and nets. So the ful sound is guaranteed!
kara k. Oct 31, 2024 11:14:19 PM
Summary: Beautiful private jungle getaway walking distance to the beach. Highly recommend
Masters P. Sep 21, 2024 11:39:22 AM
Summary: Beautiful property
Michele J. Mar 25, 2024 08:37:48 AM
Summary: Wow, where do I start?! My husband and 3 of our friends stayed at Anglers Lair for just shy of 3 weeks and it turned out to be an extraordinary experience in the jungle! We had red eyed tree frogs singing at night in the foliage around the frog pond, and then the howler monkeys waking us up at around 5am with their troupe “conversations”! Blue morpho butterflies weaving through the property in the morning, teasing me to try and capture a photo of them! Macaws flying overhead, with an occasional stop in some of the property trees. A young howler monkey scampering across the rope that is strung between two trees by the pool - as we watched in stunned disbelief from eye level of the open floor plan of the 2nd floor of the rental! And then as if to not be outdone, a sloth took that same trek along the rope a few days later! Agoutis foraging for roots. Golden orb spiders freaking us out on occasion when we forgot where their webs were! The poison dart frogs even made their presence known! The plant life around the property is just as varied and beautiful as the wildlife! We were certainly immersed in the jungle experience at the property! Oh, and our short hikes from the rental property down the trail to Playa Chiquita to bob in the surf surrounded by palm tree lined beachfront with a handful of other delighted beachgoers - what an incredibly beautiful and nearly secluded beach!!! Nice restaurants close by; wonderful hosts! Still smiling! Pura Vida!
Sean D. Feb 26, 2024 10:51:56 PM
Summary: The pictures are exactly as the property is. This place is amazing, we were able to see almost all the Costa Rican wildlife from the privacy of the decks. We even had a sloth just outside the gate. Janet is a great host with quick responses if we had any questions.
Dina S. Oct 18, 2023 12:29:30 AM
Summary: If you're looking for Western luxury, this might not be your place. But if you want a jungle adventure, it's truly amazing! It was gorgeous and beautifully blended with the nature around it. It was a little hot for me at times, but I made a lot of use of the small pool. I was pleasantly surprised that although we spent most of our time outdoors, we didn't notice many mosquitoes. And I was very comfortable sleeping at night with the fans. I really enjoyed the area and the beaches and activities like the Jaguar Rescue and tour of a chocolate farm. Oh, and if you're terrified of spiders, just be aware that there are a lot of big, harmless garden spiders. I found them kind of fun.
Alessandro S. Jan 2, 2023 12:51:35 PM
Summary: We all loved the property. The host was responsive and accommodating. Very relaxing location with tons of wildlife and close to the beach. No complaints!

FAQ's

Is this Chiguata house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Chiguata house have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Chiguata house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Chiguata house?

Best-rates for the Chiguata house starts from $290 per night with includes Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Ocean View, Wellness Facilities, Laundry, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Kitchen, Parking, Private Pool, Oceanfront, Child Friendly, Hot Tub, Internet, Pool, View, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Chiguata house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Chiguata house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Chiguata house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Chiguata house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Chiguata house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Chiguata house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Chiguata house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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