Tranquilo Jungle Escape
—Angler’s Lair—
Experience jungle living at its finest in this stunning home set on nearly an acre of lush tropical gardens, complete with water features, fruit trees, and vibrant wildlife—all in the heart of Playa Chiquita, just steps from the Caribbean shoreline. Enjoy premium amenities including a swimming pool, hot tub, and on-site pickleball court.
Angler’s Lair
Jungle Chic
Hot Tub
Private Pool
Wildlife
Pickleball
Whether you’re planning an intimate getaway or a full family vacation, this property has you covered. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sleeps 2 to 9 guests in comfort — clean, well-equipped, and entirely yours. We rent to one party at a time, so your group always has the run of the place, along with the peace of mind that comes with it.
The uniquely designed home reminds you that you are in another world. Lush tropical gardens, a frog pond, and rich, diverse vegetation create a thriving habitat for wildlife at every turn. Cool off in the pool, unwind in the hot tub, then keep an eye out for Max the sloth and her ever-growing family, who have claimed several of the property’s mature trees as their own. Watch for the resident agoutis on their daily rounds, and have your camera ready — the brilliant blue morpho butterfly is a frequent and fleeting visitor through the garden.
When you’re ready to be active, a recreational pickleball court on the adjacent property is available for guest use. Paddles, balls, and a portable backstop for solo practice are all available to borrow.
Cleaning is $140 per stay. Pet fee is $50 per pet per stay. Laundry is $10 per wash/dry per load. 13% sales tax added to all bookings. 50% down payment to hold the reservation. Final 50% of payment due within 7 days of arrival. Refundable security/damage deposit of $250 due at check-in.
1-4 Guests
$225/night
5-9 Guests
$250-$350/night
additional $25 per person per night
The Downstairs Quarters
The fully furnished 100 square meter ground floor apartment sleeps two; choose to have the bedroom arranged with a pair of single beds or an enormous king-sized, all properly outfitted with high quality mattresses, plump pillows and imported linens. Furnishings crafted of reclaimed lumber—a dry-box closet, nightstands, and storage. Overhead fan and secure window screens afford plenty of airflow, shutter 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.
A compact kitchen includes cooktop, refrigerator, blender, coffee maker, cookware and table settings allowing meals prepared at home. We’ll stock some basics 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 for a gourmet picnic in the garden.
One of a kind bathroom features a sink carved from a tree trunk, an evolving mosaic mural and a garden shower, all faucets deliver 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 House
The main house boasts an open floor plan, where you are at times eye-to-eye with 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.
With a huge table hand constructed from a single tree, the dining area will seat up to 10 comfortably. The well-appointed kitchen covers your needs for preparing, serving, and enjoying your meals after full days of exploring, adventuring, or just relaxing. 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.
