Bungalow in the Jungle

On our secluded private 172 hectare Wildlife / Rain Forest Reserve 1200 meters above La Suiza, Turrialba, sits the "Bungalow" surrounded by peace, tranquility, birds and volcano views. Many guests in the past said they were so very happy just being in this beautiful quaint artistic wood crafted house appraising majestic views of the Volcan Turrialba & valley, Pacuare, Chirripo, & Talamanca mountain ranges + our own rain forest canopy. Hike, Ride, Swim, Bird watch, Fish, Relax ! Beautiful Hand crafted wooden 3 bedroom spacious bungalow with panoramic views situated at the end of a rural road with no power lines or vehicles passing through. A solar panel for electricity. It can sleep 1 as it can sleep 6. Should you want breakfast lunch or dinner, it can also be provided as long as we are given prior notice before your arrival. We are excellent cooks! Swimming at our private emerald pond surrounded by rain forest is an amazing experience that is just a 5 minute walk from the house! Horse back riding, guided hikes on our secluded and pristine reserve (where you will not see other humans besides yourselves and the guides ) and fishing are available at fare rates depending on number of participants. Amazing exclusive Pacuare River white water rafting trips can be arranged with experienced guides and are highly recommended. The Pacuare River is among the 10 most cleanest rivers in the world. The days are warm, but the nights are chilly. Open air bathroom ( cold spring water) ALL PHOTOS ON OUR LISTING ARE TAKEN WITHIN OUR PRIVATE RESERVE! You get the entire bungalow, and are free to walk anywhere on the reserve and swim in our pristine emerald pond. We want you to feel comfortable, private and safe. The main house lodge is a 5 minute walk upward where you are welcome to relax, use WiFi , have a drink and enjoy a meal. ( breakfast $10 endless excellent coffee or tea; lunch or dinner $20 - $25 per person) . Guided though hiking tours are recommended when going into rain forest or waterfall starting at $20 to $45 per person depending on where you want to go and how long of a hike. We can give a reduced guided hike group rate for over 5 people. On the long hike to the waterfall , we provide a pack lunch. Gracious horse back riding starts at $45 per person depending on how long and where you want to ride. Picnic lunches can be arranged as well as fishing in our Tilapia pond. Rubber at least mid calf boots are recommended or waterproof hiking boots. My husband, son, staff and I are close by for anything you might need and to customize your stay. All meals, guided hikes and tours are to be paid in cash Yes my family will be available! We are fluent in spanish and english. We will be staying at the main house/lodge atop the hill where you are welcome to visit, relax have a tea coffee wine take in the views and have your catered meals and use the wifi. We have a maid and field hand available if need be. We are a 3 hour scenic drive from the San Jose airport, 50 minutes from the bustling town of Turrialba. We are at the end of a steep agricultural 4 wheel drive only 6 km dirt/rock road that in the last 2 km is very lightly transited and ends at our front gate. We can arrange a pick up from the airport as we can from La Suiza. The views of the Turrialba valley and volcano are spectacular! No other cars or vehicles pass the front gate but our own or yours, so privacy and safety is superb. We are in our own peaceful, invigorating, visual world of 400 + acres. 6.5 kilometers below us is the town of La Suiza which has supermarkets, butcher shops, bank, church, pharmacy. You can get to us from San Jose airport by car, taxi or bus to the town of La Suiza, Turrialba. If you aren't driving a 4 wheel drive, we can arrange a pick up in La Suiza by a 4 wheel drive tax, us or by horse back up the 6 km dirt road that ends at our gate. You can even helicopter in directly from Tobias Bolanos airport. 1. We are at the end of a 6.5 km 4 wheel drive only road. It is best to come early in the day. We can arrange a 4 wheel drive taxi to pick you up if you do not have a 4 wheel drive vehicle in the small town of La Suiza at the bottom of our hill for $25. 2. The bungalow is set for cooking, but we can prepare a fantastic breakfast with the greatest coffee at the main lodge for $10 per/ group discount apply. 3. A main formal delicious all organic meal can be prepared and served formally at an additional cost of $20 /$25 per person between 2 - 6 pm. Our own organic roasted chicken, our own butter baked whole organic tilapia, certifies grass fed grilled Costa Rican beef, creamy tilapia coconut chowder, shrimp and sausage paella, vegetarian or beef lasagna a la vodka or my handmade chicken or pork tamales are your choices. Please choose just one of the entrees for your group per meal ! Excellent South American wines, beer, cocktails are available for purchase at reasonable prices. Let us know what you like, and we will have it, and/or cook it for you. You also have the option to prepare meals yourselves and we can provide a cooler to store your perishables.