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Hidden Jungle Beach House

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Black Beach / Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I stayed at Hidden Jungle Beach House for about 2 weeks in April 2013. It was the perfect place to stay. The rooms were very clean. The host, Lisa was very friendly and helpful. The location was awesome. It's a one minute walk to the beach. It's a 5 min. walk to downtown. I was able to meet people from... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Thanks for the very nice Review, Jon. I do care about my guests and I am glad to hear that you are doing better these days. It is good to know that your set back did not dissuade you from coming back to Costa Rica again. More

EuphoriaSue
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

If you want a bit more privacy and a low-key atmosphere I highly recommend the Hidden Jungle Beach House in Playa Negra, just before you get to Puerto Viejo, a Caribbean-style house with four second-floor bedrooms which are rented per night or monthly, by Lisa, the owner, an expat from the U.S.A. There's a communal kitchen downstairs, from which the... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Thanks so much for your nice review, Euphoria. It explains alot and helps others visualize the place. It was great to have you here. Come back again - you will be visiting a friend! More

Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

I stayed at the Hidden Jungle Beach house four days during my eight night Puerto Viejo adventure. This place by far was the best lodging I had. It was clean, comfortable, affordable and walking distance to downtown Puerto Viejo. Lisa is a gratious host and makes you feel comfortable in her home. There is no better place to stay for... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
24 February 2013

Thank you for the very good review. You got right to the point and said it all. I appreciate that! Please come back and visit us again. More

Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2013

The hidden Jungle House is set back away from the main road and about 5 minutes walk into Puerto Viejo, the perfect distance to be quiet and yet have easy access. The rooms are small but the bed was clean and comfortable. There are large open windows which let in a lot of air and this helps to keep the... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
16 February 2013

Thanks for the nice review. Yes, I agree. I wish the second floor bathroom was bigger and the rooms could be, too. But the rest of the place is so nice, it makes up for it. But I keep the prices low and most people spend very little time in their rooms when they come for holidays at the beach.... More

Boulder, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

My only regret as far as my stay at the Hidden Jungle Beach House was that it was for three short days. First, a word about the location. It is perfectly situated, with beautiful jungle surroundings that offers a much cooler and comfortable environment than hotels in town do, but it is literally a one minute walk to the beautiful... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
16 February 2013

Wow! What a wonderful review! Thank you so much. I work very hard to make my guests happy. Your review makes it all worthwhile. Thank you! More

Bocas Town, Panama
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

We absolutely loved staying with Lisa in her adorable, cute Jungle Beach Beach house. She really makes her home your home for a little while and we enjoyed staying there. The name for her house is perfect, your surrounded by pure nature and yet not far away from the town of Puerto Viejo. The beach is just 2 minutes away... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
26 November 2012

Thank you so much for your excellent review. I enjoyed having the two of you. More and more people are saying the same thing you said; that they feel really at home at my place. It is my home, which distinguishes the place as a guest house as and having you as a guest in my house, I really want... More

Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

It was the first stop of our 2 month trip, and I'm really glad for that! It is a really neat house, with 4 bedrooms with mosquito nets (at a very decent price!) shared bathrooms, communal kitchen, bikes to rent... very secure with locks everywhere (for safety and to keep the bullfrogs out!) very clean and well decorated (I loved... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
17 November 2012

Wow! What a nice review. Thanks so much. It was an absolute pleasure to have you two and each time you added an extra day I was so pleased and happy to have the space available for you. It is guests like you that make my job wonderful. More

Palmares, Alajuela, Costa Rica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

This house was perfect to stay at! It was really close to town, so really easy to walk to the super market or a restaurant and Playa Negra and yet, it was tucked away in the jungle so it was peaceful and beautiful. Lisa was charming and her two dogs and cat made everything feel like home. We were able... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
21 October 2012

Thanks so much for the great review. You four girls were lots of fun and you were quite considerate and polite as well. You are giving me a good review and I'm giving you one, too! More

Cuenca, Ecuador
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36 reviews 36 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

This little house will reward you with an authentic, peaceful jungle stay. Although it feels like it's right in the middle of the jungle it actually is only a few minutes away walking from all the shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and all this while preserving the peace that should be there while staying near the jungle. The host Lisa is... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
21 October 2012

Thanks for the nice review. I'm glad you enjoyed my place and felt at home. And that was a good tip - to rent bikes and go to Manzanillo. There are some great activities to do along the way and on a bike you can see everything. I especially like the Jaguar Wild Animal Refuge, that you mentioned. More

Ventura, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

Just finished an amazing four day stay at Lisa's place in Puerto Viejo. It was the cutest house with so much personality - safe and tucked away a short walk outside of town. With Playa Negra right across the road and all the other beaches and shopping so accessible it was truly the perfect location. The house itself is really... More

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vida_nueva_lisa, Owner at Hidden Jungle Beach House, responded to this review
13 October 2012

Many thanks for your nice review! It was so nice to have you here. I try to make the place homey for everyone. When you have a guest house it really is like having friends over to visit. I hope you can come back! More

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Additional Information about Hidden Jungle Beach House

Also Known As:
Hidden Jungle Beach House Costa Rica/Limon
Address: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca - Black Beach / Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Limon > Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 36 B&Bs / Inns in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Price range (per night): 20 AUD - 31 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
      Hidden Jungle Beach House is a sweet little guest house, close to the beach but hidden away in the jungle. Its for people who love nature and its tranquility. There are only four bedrooms, so we are never crowded, with two shared bathrooms and a spacious shared kitchen. Everything is bright, fresh and clean.      We are located in the jungle and right near the beach and town, too. We are close enough to all the activities and action of Puerto Viejo, yet we enjoy the jungle's tranquility and peace.             Hidden Jungle Beach House attracts the most interesting of people from all over the world. We have hosted guests from the US and Canada, England, France, Holland, Argentina, Venezuela, Iran, India and of course Costa Rica. And as I also offer a guide service and have lived in the area for over four years, I can advise you on activities, to make the best of your stay in Costa Rica's Caribbean. Our quiet little hide-away is full of pleasant surprises. Come join us and see! ... more   less 

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