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Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, a lap pool
Aerial view
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona

This property is a nature lover's paradise overlooking the Pacific Ocean and jungle of the Punta Leona Nature Reserve in the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. While you are here you can relax with the soothing sounds of the ocean while watching birds and monkeys from your deck. The property features a studio-apartment ideal for couples or solo travelers with option to add one additional bedroom for larger parties. The apartment, includes A/C, private one bathroom, internet and cable TV. It is located next to the main house and it shares the terrace, lap pool and whirlpool.
A secluded beach and tide pools can be reached by a 10 min walk from the property. A 20-min walk (3 min drive) will take you to Playa Blanca, one of Costa Rica's most beautiful white sand beaches where many activities such as snorkeling, surfing, and sea kayaking can be enjoyed.
The Punta Leona Nature Reserve is home to one of the last remaining primary and secondary forests that are found in the transitional life zone between the rain forests of the Southwest and the dry forests of the Northwest. Punta Leona is an enchanting place to visit for nature lovers, families, and bird watchers, who will be exposed to the biological diversity of Costa Rica. It is home to the rare and endangered Scarlet Macaw as well as over 330 migratory and native bird species. In addition, for those who love to walk, this area offers a spectacular shoreline with several beautiful secluded beaches and reefs to explore. One of these, Playa Blanca, a quiet, pristine, white sand beach, has been denominated a national Marine Wetland area to protect migratory bird species in the lowlands of the river estuary and beach of Playa Blanca.
The Punta Leona Private Club located within the reserve offers hikes in primary forest, birdwatching, restaurants, bars, swimming pools, a convenient store and other amenities. Please inquire about access to the private club AHEAD OF TIME. A fee may apply and availability is not warranted. The Punta Leona Reserve has one restaurant-pizza place, an ice cream parlor and a small convenience store open to all visitors.
The property is only 25 min away from Jacó, a lively surfing town with numerous local and eclectic restaurants, bars, shop, bakeries and ice-cream parlors.

Property manager

Hannia Campos

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Lap pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 2

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Studio Apartment Nature Beach Lovers Playa Blanca Punta Leona
Studio Apartment Nature Beach Lovers Playa Blanca
Studio Nature Beach Lovers Playa Blanca Punta Leona
Studio Nature Beach Lovers Playa Blanca
Studio Apartment Nature Beach Lovers Playa Blanca Punta Leona
Studio Apartment Nature Beach Lovers Playa Blanca
Studio Nature Beach Lovers Playa Blanca Punta Leona
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About the area

Map
Punta Leona

What's nearby

  • Mantas Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Playa Blanca - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Herradura Beach - 24 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 25 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Jaco Beach - 39 min drive - 21.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hook Up - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bar 8cho - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Zoe Restaurante - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC Herradura - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$317.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca. Playa Limoncito is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature Paradise
We loved our stay! Absolutely stunning setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a nature preserve below, with a wide variety of birds and white faced monkeys greeting us each morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean, comfortable, amazing views from the patio! You are right in the jungle, can spot scarlet macaws and toucans! A close walk to a small quiet pebble beach. Playa Blanca is also close by with sand and great snorkeling. Paradise, photos look like screensavers! Hannia was a lovely communicative host, provided very good instructions and arranged our access to Punta Leona perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis
Hannia’s place was a beautiful oasis to watch the Scarlett macaw’s and toucans as well as a variety of other birds. The beaches were wonderful and the property had everything we needed. If you are looking for a relaxing jungle/ocean view. This is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
This is a unique place to stay in the Punta Leona area. The view and setting are top-notch, the apartment well equipped and comfortable, and having access to wrist bands a big plus. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really beautiful place and everything was excellent !!
Great stay !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Our stay at this property was awesome. Every single detail was perfect. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny R., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
The property is located at the edge of the jungle with a magnificent view of the Pacific and the sunset. It was just remote enough to be quiet and away from the crowds. Hannia was very helpful with everything. It couldn't have been better. Thanks so much for sharing your property with us.

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We loved staying in this private area of nature. It was so lovely and peaceful - and full of animals and birds. I wished we would have stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Diana M.

Nice studio apartment
The studio apartment was very nice and clean. The deck was literally surrounded by jungle. However, the first day it was quite noisy due to the pool pump kicking on and off. This was corrected by day two. The driveway is extremely steep and difficult to get down with luggage. We enjoyed hearing the monkeys at nighttime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mary Lou H., Caledon East, Canada

Ideal comfortable apartment for 2 adults.
There is a nice private balcony. Unfortunately views were obstructed by foliage. But for a better view we only had to sit by the pool. The pool was awesome! Great star gazing. You really need a car to enjoy all the amenities in area. Note that it is a 10-15 minute drive to get out to the main road. The closest beach (under 5 minutes) in complex, Playa Blanca was lovely and there was good snorkeling! Thank you Hannia for the delicious fruit basket!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice place with all utilities in good shape, internet service from not so good to not available sometimes. Apartment is small, no more than 2 guests if you plan to be indoors comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

AWESOME
THE place was great zero complaints... Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Short but sweet stay
The apartment is lovely. We saw a coati, macaws and a toucan from the back porch. We ended up having a family emergency and Hannia was kind enough to let us use her cell phone. You absolutely need a car here, even to get to the beaches and restaurants within Punta Leona. Try to visit Playa Blanca during the week. It was very busy on the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

Third Visit
We have just completed our third visit, my wife and I staying in the apartment, and my two tico friends staying in the extra unit provided. One can feel no closer to nature than here, with the rainforest and ocean at out doorstep, and the local monkey pandilla paying their daily visit. Hannia has again been a super host. I highly recommend this experience for those who want to be immersed in the best of what Costa Rica has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

A beautiful view and very clean!
We were so excited to stay in Punta Leona and thought the reserve was lovely but were a little disappointed in the small apt. studio. The futon was just not comfortable for a week and the air cond. was loud at night. Didn't sleep much at all. But everything else was great. It was clean and had a very nice kitchen that was well equipped. We just needed another pull-out or real bed for our college girls. The community and Ms. Hannia Compose are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

shannon j.

Awesome place and very highly recommended.
Very private. Enjoyed seeing red macaws, toucans and monkeys right from the deck. The apartment itself was very nice and has all the amenities we needed, and more. Hannia was very nice, and at the same time we had complete privacy. Punta Leona is a hidden jewel. It's like a wild life jungle reserve, white beach paradise, and a country-club all rolled into one. We didn't even bother with the country club stuff though. Just fished, soaked at the beach and enjoyed the wild life. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy it Hannia!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Paradise Found
We just returned home from one of the best vacations we've ever had!!! I highly recommend Hannia's beautiful home in the Punta Leona resort, just north of Jaco. The apartment is very private with its own balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean below and surrounded by pure beauty. While enjoying coffee on the deck in the morning (or evening) we found many different birds with great opportunity for photography. The scarlet macaws are easily found, as are tucans, hummingbirds, kingbirds, kingfishers, parrots, frigates, hawks, etc. The whitefaced monkeys are frequent visitors and cute as long as you don't feed them. Hannia did everything to make our stay enjoyable. She was able to arrange for a local chef, Yorleny, to prepare dinner for us for three of our six nights. The food was outstanding and better than two of the restaurants we tried. The location was a little remote, so you do need a car to get there and to get around, but there is plenty to do in the resort with the beautiful beaches, restaurants and bars, hikes and grocery stores that you could stay on the Punta Leona resort for the entire stay. But, I would highly recommend the Jungle Crocodile Safari (junglecrocodilesafari.com) for excellent bird watching and the Carara National Park which are both just 10-15 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Private, comfortable, nature, beach, hiking
Kalinda Pacifica was just perfect for us. Beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Monkeys greeted us upon our arrival right outside the door. Close to several different beaches and hikes, the hardest part of our trip was deciding what to do! So many options. Hannia was an excellent host and gave us great recommendations. We cannot wait to return to this magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Amazing stay
Hannia is such a warm and wonderful person and she communicated well before and during the rental and addressed any questions immediately. What can I say about this amazing location. The apartment is well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom is a bit small if you need a lot of room but it worked fine for our family of 4. The views are incredible - ocean, jungle, macaws flying overhead and monkeys in the trees (but not annoying monkeys that come too close). We cooked in the apartment with ease. The facilities at the club house were amazing - free birdwatching tour and butterfly tour, exercise classes and activities like a resort (we did not participate), clean and beautiful beaches and pools. Mini Golf. Lots of things for kids to do. Also there was a lot of security (gates to pass through on the road) if you are nervous you will feel comfortable here. We stayed at 4 places on our trip and the kids said this was their favourite. I would definitely come back to stay with Hannia. Worth noting is the steep driveway and the stairs to the apartment - would not be recommended for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Liz P., -

Simply Spectacular!!
I’ve visited Costa Rica many times over the past decade and have always been drawn to Punta Leona. But my stay at Kalinda Pacifica has by far been the most enjoyable in Punta Leona. If you are seeking privacy, magnificent sunsets, and a clean and uncluttered apartment — this is the place! My communication with the owner was pleasant and she was always thoughtful and prompt in her replies. Her tips on where to explore off the beaten path were so welcome - especially when you’re seeking tranquility, nature, and beauty. I'm already missing the views from the balcony and hearing the scarlet macaws flying overhead. You will be completely enchanted by this slice of paradise. I’m so happy to have discovered Kalinda Pacifica. I will definitely return and recommend this spot to my friends and family. Gracias, Hannia!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

esther r.

We have discovered the best place in Costa Rica
What a beautiful place we have discovered in costa rica!. It is the most relaxing and romantic place we have ever been too. The apartment is clean,gorgeous, with a nice kitchen , big bed, a fun deck to relax, and lots of privacy. There are several things to do nearby: the carara national park, the cocodrile safari with a very interesting bird watch, and lots of snorkling around in warm waters. The owners are really nice people and we enjoyed the nice talks by the pool at sunset.