Casa Mariposa - Jungle Oasis, Close to the Beach! - Cocles

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Cocles, Limon

Playa Cocles2 min walk
Playa Chiquita3 min drive
Punta Uva Beach4 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Casa Mariposa - Jungle Oasis, Close to the Beach!

Casa Mariposa is charming rustic Caribbean style houses surrounded by lush vegetation & abundant wildlife, yet only 200 yards from beautiful Cocles Beach. It is the best of both worlds, in the heart of the jungle & so close to the sea. Your very own tropical paradise at an affordable price!

Casa Colibri and Casa Mariposa are in the tiny village of Cocles on the Southern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. The nearest town that you will find in most guidebooks is Puerto Viejo de Talamanca which is about 2 miles north.

Within 10 miles of the houses there are more than 6 incredible beaches (the closest, Playa Cocles, a lazy 4 minute walk from the houses), two national parks with hiking trails, world class surfing, snorkeling along a very active coral reef about 25 feet from the water line on Punta Uva beach and in Manzanillo. Guests are invited to spend the day at the Noa Beach Club, enjoy lunch and beverage service on the beach. Sign up for zipline canopy tours, indigenous reserve walks, visit botanical and butterfly gardens, tour the jaguar reserve and sloth rescue center, take yoga classes and go kayaking - most of which you can do on your own or with a guide or group. Or, just swing in a hammock on the terrace, where you’ll spot toucans, sloths, butterflies, howler monkeys, aguati & hummingbirds!

The region offers really fantastic food. A few of our local favorites are El Refugio Grill, GypSea, Cafe Rico, Tiare, Stasha con Fusion, Chili Rojo, Bread & Chocolate Cafe & Bamboocha. Some of the finest dining in the area can be found in Cocles, a short 5 minute walk from Casa Colibri and Casa Mariposa at La Pecora Nera. Also highly recommended for cocktails is Le Cameleon. There are a few well stocked grocery stores nearby and several wonderful cafes & don't miss the farmers' market in Puerto Viejo on Saturday.

Can be rented with our other cottage, Casa Colibri to sleep a total of 7 guests!

Casa Mariposa Amenities:
1 bedroom with 2 queen beds

an open living, dining area and terrace

fully equipped kitchen

1 bathroom with a hot water shower

fiber optics

locally crafted furniture & art

towels and bed linens are provided

purified drinking water provided

ceiling fans

mosquito nets available upon request

complete door & window screening

security box

enhanced cleaning methods

contactless self check in available

Property manager

Sharon Smiley

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Located in Cahuita, this cottage is near the beach. Talamanca Family Art is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo and Cahuita National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

Cocles, Limon

What's nearby

Playa Cocles - 2 min walk
Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 5 min walk
Playa Chiquita - 3 min drive
Punta Uva Beach - 4 min drive
Black Beach - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Salsa Brava - 5 min drive
La Nena - 5 min walk
El Rincón Porteño - 5 min walk
Noa Beach Club - 3 min walk
Tasty Waves Cantina - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Mariposa - Jungle Oasis, Close to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Mariposa - Jungle Oasis, Close to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Mariposa - Jungle Oasis, Close to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Mariposa - Jungle Oasis, Close to the Beach! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps away from Playa Cocles and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo. Playa Chiquita and Punta Uva Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

11 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Mariposa. Sharon is a wonderful host - she prepared us early with tips for restaurants and area activities. She was very responsive, communicating and responding quickly and thoughtfully. The house is perfect. We especially enjoyed the hammock! It was well appointed to make meals, relax, etc. We used the bikes and appreciated the beach towels. Definitely reserving again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G., Uptown Minneapolis, MN

8 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little casa in a great jungle setting

We enjoyed our month at Casa Mariposa. Sharon is a great host who is always available to answer questions and take care of any problems that crop up. The property included two bikes, beach chairs, and even boogie boards. We love staying in these traditional wood houses. But this one is special because unlike many rentals in Costa Rica it has a modern plumbing system with filtered water and a central hot water system that works, as well as a modern bathroom and nicely equipped kitchen. The Wi-Fi worked well enough to stream video, which is a big upgrade from our past experiences in Puerto Viejo. The casa is centrally located a short bike ride from two large grocery stores, as well as Cocles beach and Playa Chiquita. All in all, a great place to spend time in Puerto Viejo.

Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder K.

28 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing month away

We had the privilege of spending a month in Cocles at the property. It was so hard to leave at the end of our stay. The place had everything we needed (well-appointed kitchen, mosquito nets, outdoor shower, etc.). The host lives next door and responded to our needs immediately. She also provided lots of suggestions about local activities and restaurants. Perhaps the best advice she gave was that the Noa Beach Club (a short walk from the house) allows outside visitors the use of the pools, restaurant, beach furniture, etc. It was an amazing life saver when the kids were tired of salt water or if the waves got too big. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 28 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clair H., Anchorage

23 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very gracious hostess, friendly, informative.

Avery nice location, within walking distance to beach and restaurants. Comfortable and quiet, animals we not quiet, but wonderful sounds. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

William K., Bethlehem, NH USA

15 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Mariposa was perfect

Casa Mariposa had everything we needed for a 3 week stay. Sharon and Sylvia were great hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we were sad to leave. We just loved it!❤️

Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Smiley

Growing up along the coast in Maine I dreamt of someday living in a tropical paradise - warmth, sun and surf. I found all of this and much more in Cocles.