Close to the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Dominicalito and 6 miles (10 km) of Hacienda Baru with a stay here. Playa Dominical and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Playa Dominicalito - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
Playa Dominical - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
Nauyaca Waterfalls - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles
Marino Ballena National Park - 22 min drive - 10.4 miles
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Scala - 4 min drive
Sibu - 11 min drive
Tortilla Flats - 10 min drive
Restaurante La Parcela - 6 min drive
Coco's Restaurant - 10 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.
House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach
Come experience the pure life at Casa Pura Vida.
Recently renovated and just minutes from several secluded tropical beaches, Casa Pura Vida offers ideal privacy, close-to-town convenience, and first-rate facilities for travelers from all across the globe longing to experience the very best that Costa Rica has to offer.
Our guests only need to take a 12-minute stroll from the patio to get their toes in the sand at the nearest beach. And this stretch of coastline is so wide open, you could stay for hours without seeing another soul splashing in the warm waves out front.
Featuring two bedrooms in the main house and another “Monkey House” studio apartment on the opposite end of the property, Casa Pura Vida is ideal for up to 6 guests. Both bedrooms in the main house are equipped with air conditioning units, queen-sized beds and patio access featuring exquisite views of the mighty Pacific Ocean to the west.
There are one-and-a-half bathrooms in the main house. The kitchen, living area, and washer and dryer units are all located on the first floor. The villa is equipped with cable television, wireless internet and a BBQ, as well as all kinds of useful cookware for your culinary delights.
The patio at the front entrance of the villa was completely redesigned in December 2017, and with plenty of comfortable sofas and shade now available, now makes for an ideal spot to lounge around and sip coffee in the mornings or enjoy cocktails at sunset. The sounds of the local howler monkey community and the sights of toucans swooping through the trees only enhance these special moments with friends and family.
Casa Pura Vida’s swimming pool features areas that are shaded and areas that are exposed to the sun. So you can swing from a hammock above the pool while avoiding the sun rays, or you can stretch out on a lounge chair and work up a deep tan that’ll make all of your co-workers incredibly jealous. We call this having the best of both worlds. An outdoor bathroom and shower complement the pool area.
As you navigate the property from south to north, scoping out the beauty of the native plants and their incredibly vibrant colors, you’ll end up at the Monkey House. This is a spot for those that really want to be immersed in nature. The bathroom and shower are both outdoors (with plenty of privacy, so don’t worry) and the interior design is a splendid mix of river rock and native wood. And while the Monkey House may have the feel of vacationing with The Flinstones, the microwave, coffee pot and refrigerator provide plenty of 21st century conveniences as well. Where’s the best place to see monkeys on the property? Easy, the Monkey House, right around back where the creek cuts through the jungle.
In terms of location, Casa Pura Vida is located 10 minutes south of Dominical and 10 minutes north of Uvita. Dominical is a laid-back surf town with international and local restaurants, bars and lots of souvenir shopping. Uvita has great restaurants as well, and also features banks, pharmacies and larger grocery stores. Within 30 minutes of the villa are more than a dozen world-class beaches, all of which feature ocean temperatures in the mid-80s.
At YouGetHere Property Management, we strive to provide all of our clients with a top-notch vacation experience. We have an office nearby and are prepared to assist our guests with tour reservations, in-home chef services, car rental and shuttles, and any type of villa maintenance that may pop up. With more than 10 years of experience in the region, we only recommend the best, most trusted local companies for client services.
So why wait any longer? Book a stay at Casa Pura Vida today and start dreaming up the best vacation of your life.
A 4x4 vehicle is essential to access this property.
Check-in times are between 4:00 PM and 8:30 PM. Check-out times are between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 4,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach Dominical
Frequently asked questions
How close is House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach to the airport?
This vacation home is 28.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach to the beach?
This vacation home is 2.4 mi (5-min drive) from Playa Dominicalito and 4.6 mi (8-min drive) from Playa Dominical. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach to downtown Ballena?
This vacation home is 10.9 mi away from Ballena.
House in Tropical Eden Walking Distance to Beach Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Forrest F.
Apr 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Honeymoon!
We chose this location for the majority of our honeymoon trip in Costa Rica. We were looking for privacy and extravigance, mixed with nature and a local vibe. This place checked all of the boxes and then some! It was as if we had rented our own private botanical garden. Beautiful foliage and tons of wildlife including monkeys, toucans, and Scarlett macaws.We had a rental vehicle (4x4) so access to Uvita, Dominical, and all the nearby beaches was super easy. The hosts were very kind and responsive. This made check in, check out, and booking excursions a breeze!We would absolutely stay here again!
Forrest F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cass Pura Vida is AMAZING
We had a WONDERFUL week long stay at Casa Pura Vida. A family of 5 with 3 teenagers.Location was fantastic- midway between (10min) Uvita and Dominical. Easy access to both towns with our rental car but quiet and isolated jungle setting. Woke to the sounds of howler monkeys every morning. Lots of bird sightings including toucans. The property was immaculate. Very unique style. The main house and monkey hideout were separated by a 50-100m walk through the pool area. Monkey villa had screened/barred open windows and an open bathroom/shower. The adults stayed here while the kids had the run of the house where there was ample room, sleeping areas. We loved the proximity of playa Hermosa (5min) where we enjoyed daily surfing (lessons and board rentals arranged at the beach itself), and beautify playa Dominicalita.Having our own place allowed for making our own simple breakfasts while we ate out at smaller nearby restaurants/sodas for most lunches and dinners. Property managers and staff were so helpful with checkin and quickly replied to any questions we had throughout our stay.We cannot say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay at Casa Pura Vida!
Eric H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth W.
Mar 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Always hard to leave!
We've been staying at Casa Pura Vida for years and love it more every time. We stayed for almost 5 weeks and enjoyed every minute! The wildlife we get to see on the property is one of our favorite things and I'm happy to say that we were not disappointed...seeing howler and capuchin monkeys, agoutis, coatis, so many birds and even a jaguarundi and kinkajou this year. The You Get Here property management company is terrific and any minor issues that came up were immediately remedied. They are always a true pleasure to work with! We had friends stay for part of the time who had never been to Costa Rica before and they're already hoping they can come back next year and get to stay here again.It's never enough time and we can't wait to be back!
Beth W.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Laura J.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The property is beautiful. The hause has some issues 1-very dark kitchen and living room,no enough lights on it.2- no curtains or blinds in the bedrooms so… you can’t sleep late 3- The monkey room is very far away from the main house 4-the Internet is not working properly and in the monkey room doesn’t exist.
Laura J.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Zarina W.
Oct 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Costa Rica is amazing country and we’ve been 4 times now. This year we stayed at this house which is between Dominical and Uvita. Both about 10 min drive away for stores and restaurants and such. House is authentic and rustic, despite being outdated it has comfortable setting and all necessities. During rain season it gets hot and damp. ACs in bedrooms are life saving. We had 2 year old toddler and it was a bit stressful around patio and stairs but we managed to keep him safe.main house has 2 bedrooms upstairs with AC and one bathroom. Casita on premises doesn’t have AC and it’s basically open air with window nets so it does get dampy and very dark inside. Feels like cave, interesting experience. Location is good but not great. I would stay closer to towns. Biggest inconvenience during stay was unstable and inconsistent internet, basically it worked only 20-30 min a day, random times so caused us to struggle book tours via WhatsApp and look up restaurants etc because there is no cell signal at the house for data roaming. It rained every day so there was power outage too and maybe it messed up internet quality. We also expected more wildlife but only saw toucans twice and one monkey during whole week. When we stayed in Manuel Antonio, we had toucans and monkeys every day for hours so it was fun for kids to watch nature at play. I think Manuel Antonio area is better with kids. Overall, good stay and nice property managers
Zarina W.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karrine W.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Piece of Paradise
My family loved this home. The outdoor space was absolutely amazing, and we loved the pool, and all of the wildlife we were able to see while just lounging on the patio or hanging out by the casita. Both the casita and the main casa were beautiful as well, and we loved having an outdoor bathroom to shower off after the beach. This house was perfect for anyone who loves nature and wants to be immersed in the beauty of Costa Rica. Make sure to have a 4x4 and be prepared to be woken up to the sounds of birds tapping on the windows and monkeys in the trees.
Karrine W.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Stacy K.
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, jungle villa with abundant wildlife and distant views of ocean.
This Villa is absolutely stunning, and “paradise” is indeed a perfect descriptor for the property. We spent our mornings on the spacious front porch, enjoying our Costa Rican coffee and looking for wildlife, and our evenings on the same porch, watching lighting storms move across the coast. The pool is covered and refreshing when the rain kept us from the beach and the sightings of monkeys and toucans were an absolute thrill.
The hosting staff from You Get Here properties were extremely attentive and helped made sure we were comfortable during our stay. They even went out and bought us a new blender so we could make homemade pina coladas.
We did experience a power outage (which we were prepared for) and a loss of water (which we were not prepared for) for 15 hours, but the staff worked hard to get everything back up and running again.
The biggest con to this property was actually the location. The map on VRBO shows that the property is walking distance to Dominical and the listing title says the property is walking distance to the beach. It is actually a 10 minute drive to Dominical (which I realize now is described further down in the listing details) and walking to the beach would require a pretty intense/steep hike and crossing a very busy highway. Another ac unit downstairs would make the common area comfortable, but other than those things, the stay was amazing!
Stacy K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Virginia B., Birmingham
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise: we’ll be back!
This house/property was amazing! The ocean view was stunning and we loved watching the toucans and walking the property with all the little benches and spots to sit and absorb it all! The kitchen was well-stocked, house clean and the pool/hammocks were a huge hit! We did walk down to the beach in front of the property (about a 12-minute walk with my crew) and the beach was gorgeous!! We also drove a quick 5-7 minutes and spent the day surfing/soaking at Playa Hermosa! My favorite was the Monkey house and the screen windows, powerful ceiling/stationary fans and outdoor bathroom! Complete with bird and howler monkey background music!
I couldn’t believe we got to stay here for our vacation! It truly is just as beautiful and more so than the pictures! And easy communication when we had questions and arranged for arrival/departure! Thank you for sharing this home! We hope to return!!!
Virginia B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Another week in Paradise
This was our second time staying at this property and it was just as fantastic as the first (hence why we came back). If you want to get away from the world for a while and immerse yourself in one of the most stunning landscapes then this is the spot. The house is fantastic and speaks to the traditional casita vibes you’re likely looking for if you’ve already stumbled upon the Dominical area. The flora of the property is next to none, I’d compare it to some of the finer botanical gardens in the world. The area is easy to get to and a short drive from town but far enough to make you feel the privacy your looking for. The area is very safe and great for surfing. The only thing we wish is that we stayed longer.
Michael M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lynn S.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica visit
Wonderful location on a property well maintained garden and ample birds and wildlife. The walk to beach and it’s access was not fully explained though and that it is not really for swimming.
Lynn S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
ROBERT S., New City, US
Jan 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Casa Pura Vida! Stay here, you won't be disappointed!
This is the perfect property to reconnect, recharge, relax, and experience life to its fullest! Our family loved exploring the property, enjoying the views, listening to and seeing all the wildlife, and chilling by the pool or on the beautiful deck. The Monkey Hideout was so cool! Felt like you were living in the jungle. Howler Monkeys, in the morning, get your day started! The house has all that you need for your stay. Full kitchen, laundry, and plenty of amenities to make the stay comfortable. Located between two amazing laid-back beach towns. Uvita and Dominical. Both spectacular. Close to great shopping and restaurants/bars. The supermarket is just up the road. Perfect for small families or 3 couples. Our two kids (18yr+) stayed in the main house and my wife and I stayed in the Monkey Hideout. The team at Yougethere was great to work with. They pointed us in the right direction for activities and made the check-in/out process easy. Pura Vida! We'll be back!
ROBERT S.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Robert L.
Dec 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
Although the property was amazing with monkeys, beautiful vegetation, flowers and Toucans abundant. The VRBO could use some work. Very firm beds, leaky faucets, oven was difficult to use so we used the toaster oven. The grill needs replaced. The lock on the gate was very difficult to lock/unlock. The washer and dryer are very old. We mentioned this to the property manager, and he was receptive. Again, the grounds were amazing, the pool was awesome, it was quite an experience.
Robert L.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bronwyn H., Bozeman
Jan 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property for our Christmas in CR
We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. We cooked dinner almost every night and ate out on the porch. Kitchen is very well stocked. The property is absolutely beautiful, we saw Monkeys almost every day and heard the howlers every morning. The pool area was so nice to relax by and cool off in.
We had 5 people in our family, 3 people stayed in the main house and my husband and I stayed in the monkey house. Plenty of space for everyone.
My one complaint is that the monkey house wasn’t very clean and the screens on the windows are ripped so there we A LOT of bugs in the house, and in our bed. We got bit up pretty badly. We only had cleaners sent to the property once in the 2 weeks we stayed, so if you are used to daily cleaning at vacation rentals in Mexico… be forewarned. You can’t flush toilet paper at the property so you will have to deal with baskets full of poop paper.
So, other than the cleanliness and rips in the screens, we loved the place.
Bronwyn H.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Doren E.
Dec 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Would Stay Again!
We had a great experience and Jonathan was awesome in getting us settled in, but also helped with fishing and other other events. He was quick to respond to the serval inquiries we had that really helped to make our stay the best. He was very professional. We did have an AC issue, but he had this resolved early the next day.
This house is nicely landscaped and has a great sitting area and is the best equipped rental I have experienced. The kitchen had every item needed to cook, plus more. The was grill was nice and the BBQ utensils were provided which was great.
The property is close to the main road, but far enough away to provide privacy and closeness to nature. We saw monkeys, several birds, frogs, toad, toucans, Macaws fly over, abut 20 miniature pigs (Peccaries), plus there is a residential Agouti (large rodent) that can be seen around the property , plus so much more.
We loved the property and have a lot of positives and would definitely stay again, but here are some recommendations:
- It does rain, so an umbrella would be great, when running between houses.
- The majority of the property is tilled, so shoes are not needed, unless going from pool to "Monkey House" which has sharp rocks on the walkway. It would be great to have tile or stepping stones so shoes are not needed.
Be aware that Monkey House is more like glorified camping, since it does not have AC or windows (only screens). I personally enjoyed this and the fan provided was more then sufficient to stay cool.
The one negative about this property is the toilet paper warning posted, which states that al paper products, including toilet paper needs to go into the trash can provided and not down the toilet, which is an odd ordeal and can result in a smelly situation. If the plumbing is so sensitive, then why not provide paper similar to what is used in RV's?
Note: the power does go out daily. Mostly it just flickers but we did experience about a 4 hour outage one day. This likely typical for the area, especially during the rainy season, so don't bother resetting the digital clocks. :)
Doren E.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Tammy S.
Aug 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
This is a wonderful property some minor inconveniences. The monkey house only has a limited amount of warm (not hot) water and that is only when it's on a trickle. Otherwise cold water if you want full flow. So not good for washing hair, etc. Some other minor inconveniences but overall a great place. Our biggest complaint is the lack of communication during check in. Ismael seemed to be in a bit of a rush. Did not mention important things like a 2nd driveway to monkey house which would have saved us from lugging 50 pound bags up there, WiFi in monkey house had an on/off switch which we FINALLY figured out on our 3rd day. Those things would have been very helpful to know up front, along with some other things. 5 extra minutes of his time would have saved us some hassles. Again, we did enjoy this house very much. The property manager just needs some polishing.
Tammy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amanda K.
Apr 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This place was beautiful! The view of the ocean and forest were breathtaking. Very relaxing atmosphere with a spacious and comfortable deck for looking at all the birds and wildlife. I would definitely recommend this property and will book again myself! The property manager Jhonnathan was a delight to work with and very accommodating to all our needs.
Amanda K.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Erin P.
Mar 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had the best time ... didn’t leave that porch very often !
Erin P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan M.
Mar 13, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot in perfect location
Casa Pura Vida was the perfect place to rest and unwind after a day of adventuring in Costa Rica. Night sky filled with stars and sounds of nature paradise. Already wishing I was back there. Location is perfectly situated right between Uvita and Dominical and just a quick shot to dominicalito. High enough in the hills for beautiful views without a long trek. I will be back
Jonathan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
8/10 Good
william s.
Dec 30, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
December 20-27 stay
A few critical things did not work and did not get repaired during our stay to include the hammock, the lights for the pool (could not use the pool in the evening), the toaster oven.
Er had issues with the downstairs bathroom with a cracked bolt that created leaks.....it took a few hours of water leaking on the floor and we could turn off the water because the room where the water main is located was locked - that needs to be handled better.
We liked Manuael who greeted us and I thought he would be our contact person but he was not.
william s.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
Mar 18, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
If your looking for a unique place to stay this is it! You are right in there with the beautiful nature surrounding you! We saw Toucans,white face monkeys,and other birds! Nice view of the ocean also! The house , pool, and patio area great for just relaxing! We would stay here again! Great communication with the host!
Brian M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
8/10 Good
Lonnie G., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Feb 27, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
YGH Property
Beautiful property, had a few problems with water cooler leaking, we had to supply our own drinking water for the coolers as well, which doesn't seem right. Blue tooth speaker didn't work, no hot water in the Monkey House for the 9 days we were there.
Lonnie G.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brandi W.
Dec 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Pura Vida. We were greeted by Alonso who was very accommodating for our arrival and throughout our stay, he answered any questions that we had very quickly and had lots of recommendations of places to eat and visit. We saw more wildlife on the property than we saw anywhere else. White faced monkeys were outside in the trees having breakfast every morning and were so adorable and curious of us watching. The only thing I would say is having a 4X4 rental vehicle is a must for the steep rocky hill to the property. We would love to return to visit one day.
Brandi W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sarada A.
Feb 14, 2019
Perfect
So beautiful and fun for the whole family of 6!! Highly recommend!!
Sarada A.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
kathy r., New York, New York
Jan 2, 2019
beautiful funky house with gorgeous tropical gardens and a delightful pool area.
We loved the location and the house - so private and comfortable. The large open veranda area was perfect for our family to relax and read and spend time together. Management staff is very responsive and local and available to help!
kathy r.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Mike D.
Jul 22, 2018
Very nice, authentic Costa Rican property
Very nice, well appointed and beautiful property. The pool is in between the Monkey house and the main house, which made hanging out in the pool a little bit of work. Overall, I would recommend this place as it is centrally located, clean and well appointed.