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Caribbean beachfront home with private cabana

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Manzanillo, Limón Province
  • Place, Punta Uva Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Chiquita
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Cahuita

With a stay at this vacation home in Cahuita, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Punta Uva Beach and Grand Beach. .This beach vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Playa Chiquita and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Playa Cocles.
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What's nearby

  • Punta Uva Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Grand Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Playa Chiquita - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Playa Cocles - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 10 min drive - 9.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Selvin's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Sol del Caribe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caribeans Coffee & Chocolate - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beach Break - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casa Río - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Caribbean beachfront home with private cabana

Happy House is one of the very few homes in Cost Rica that is truly beachfront. You won't need to cross a street or follow a trail, just a short walk down the garden path will take you to the private gate opening directly to a prestine Caribbean beach. There you will find a secluded cabana on the undisturbed Playa Grande. The property is nestled in a rainforest between a nature preserve and the warm waters of the Caribbean sea. Happy House is the perfect place to experience abundant wildlife, lush vegetation and very secluded beaches. This is where the jungle meets the sea.

The large patio living area overlooks the garden, has a direct view of the beach and is bathed in the sights and sounds of the jungle and sea. The house is elevated above the ground. The 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms are screened in and will accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. The property is a private, single family residence. No one else will be on the property during your stay.

The home was built in the vintage local "Tico" open air style to allow the fresh breezes and sounds of the jungle to flow throughout. It is intended to be a place to vacation, relax and be close to nature. If you are looking for modern and luxury and cannot tolerate exposure to nature, please do not stay here. We are constantly cleaning, repairing and maintaining the home. But it is located in a jungle and only a few steps from the sea, sometimes mother nature wins.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as bike storage.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds

Turn off the lights

Please strip and leave linens on beds, wash the dishes and trash may be left at the bottom of the stairs. keys can be left in the key safe on the gate or on the counter in the kitchen.

Pets

Pets allowed

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: pets must be leashed due to other pets on property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators

Caribbean beachfront home with private cabana Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S., Longueuil Quebec Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was excellent, clean , beautiful views with the monkeys, macaws, hummingbirds, and of course the ocean, will be back Thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Fran & C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing ocean and jungle views! Greatly appreciated the extra large balcony and seating areas, especially during the weeks long bout of rainy weather. :)Host was always gracious and responded very quickly to all communications. We were a little concerned upon arrival as the ground floor was under construction repairs and it took us a bit to understand that that portion of the house was not part of our rental. From the description we had assumed that we would have the whole building. The rental is actually the whole 2nd storey and was very lovely and we had everything we needed for our extended stay :) Highly recommend! Steve and his team are awesome! We have fingers crossed that the laundry room repairs will be complete and available for next year. :)
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great access to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Art A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleased with the communications witj the host
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and just amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Happy House truly lives up to its name! We (family of four) stayed for 4 magical nights at the Happy House and from day one had the most wonderful time. The first morning upon our arrival we heard and saw howler monkeys, spider monkeys, a sloth, toucans, green macaws, parrots and several other birds, butterflies, insects, and lizards! The propert is gorgeous and the quick access to the beach was the cherry on top! The beds were very comfy and the house provided everything we needed. We had breakfast next door at Almonds and Coral which was so good! It was so nice to return to the house at the end of our days to just relax and enjoy the Pura Vida life. We didn't want to leave! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Happy House

Beautiful home with amazing jungle ocean views. Well kept and all amenities needed. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb!

This property is well worth a 10 rating. The setting is beautiful, situated in a lush tropical forest just footsteps from a very private beach. The house is spacious, comfortable and well-provisioned. We stayed for a week and especially enjoyed the open-air living space where we could relax surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of nature - wildlife, surf, rain, etc. The host is very easy to reach and super accommodating. We loved everything about the Happy House and look forward to a return stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Fantastic beach location. The house had everything we needed. Host was quick to answer questions and address needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorna G., Ottawa

Happy House

Hardly a luxurious beach house. -Stove saw better days 30 years ago - it rocked and was unclean - Water was off 2.5 days -Wifi quit on second day and never came back on -Bathroom sink leaked - a plumber came and fixed it, but it still leaked -All faucets were corroded - spiders - expected - other than hummingbirds and howler monkeys, no birds or wildlife - no laundry facilities - no radio or tv - kitchen (and I use the term loosely) serving bowls too big, not enough pots, fry pans questionable, utensils sadly lacking. Beach chairs needed two men and a boy to carry them to the beach We left early as I couldn't take it anymore. I would not recommend. The yard was nice and the neighbours were pleasant,
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We spent 5 days in october 24 as a family in the happy house. The location in the dschungel close to the beach is just perfekt. The beach is very quiet and sandy. About the best we saw on the carribean side. The house itself is very nice especially the big terrace facing the nice garden where we saw lot of monkeys. Steve was a very helpfuf host. We would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maurice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy beach house

Lovely, charming beach house with private garden straight to the sea. The big and open veranda invites to rest and cook something. Rain showers don’t matter. The house is equipped with all we needed, bed rooms are styled nicely and vents keep you cool. We’ll remember all the jungle sounds, arguing monkeys, birds, butterflies …
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway, surrounded by tropical flora and great beach access.

Host was very prompt in answering questions. Incredible deck, yard and forest immersion. Loved the very private beach and short drive to restaurants to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful house in the beach in the jungle.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn’t ask for more

Honestly you couldn’t ask for much more at Happy House. The location was great, we felt safe, and everything was as advertised. We saw monkeys, lizards and parrots from the property. We did not see the resident sloth but did see some sloth tracks on the garden path after spending a day lounging on the beach. We were glad to have little rechargeable fans as we didn’t get much of a breeze in the living area but the bedrooms were comfortable with the ceiling fans. The area was great - we tried a few food recommendations the host left and were not disappointed. The beach in Puerto Viejo was also amazing. We had an amazing time and will definitely reach out again if we make it back. Steve was a great and very responsive host as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Incredible

Staying at Happy House was an absolutely fabulous experience. Our goal was to stay on the property virtually the entire time to simply enjoy the jungle, animals & beach & our goal was certainly met. The days were filled with a perfect mix of sunny warmth & occasional welcome, soothing rain. Most nights included gentle rain falling in the jungle, which really provided pleasant background noise with the sounds of the animals. Mornings were peaceful with howler monkeys adding to the ambience. We saw the sloth up close and personal, spider and howler monkeys, toucans, macaws, hummingbirds, butterflies, etc. The drive from San Jose to the house really wasn't that bad, not much more difficult than driving in the mountains and backroads of the U.S. Beautiful new roads quickly and unexpectedly turned into the equivalent of U.S. back roads, though, so you do need to pay attention. We would not recommend making the drive back to SJO the same day as a returning flight, as there are many variables that would likely make that very stressful: took us 4.5 hrs there & 6 hrs back. The bugs were amazingly no problem at all & the Glamping Campground next door was shockingly quiet & respectful. I would not recommend bringing young children, as loud children would adversely affect many in the area. There were very few people on the beach & it was beautiful. The riptides and currents are for real and absolutely need to be respected the entire time. We loved it! Thank You, Steve!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcome to the Jungle !!!

The house sits in a nicely groomed jungle garden. Just through the back gate is the beach. We enjoyed our stay. The host is VERY responsive. I broke the key off in the door the night we came in and he responded immediately. Fun place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just wow!

The location of this place could not be better! It was like living outside but with all the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Open air wonderfulness, wildlife, beach and fun!

Had a fantastic stay at this beach bungalow. Loved coming home and still being outdoors, hearing the waves and the howler monkeys! Place was clean and the manager/owner was so incredibly responsive to my novice jungle questions. Restaurant next door and friendly neighbors, and still the most wonderful quiet peaceful walks on the beach every day. Even without air conditioning, I left my fan off so i could hear the howler monkey and wildlife at night. Great experience and I would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

True Costa Rica Experience

We had a fantastic time at Happy House. It was just as described and exactly what myself and my husband were looking for. We loved the open air style of the deck and kitchen as well as the close proximity to the beach. It was really all we were looking for. I would recommend having some sort of transportation at your disposal. We rented a motorbike and it was perfect for traveling back and forth to Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo. I would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a real Costa Rica experience. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia M., Montgomery village

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

First and foremost we wanted to thank Mr. Steve for the hospitality. His place was what we expected, cozy, warm and very welcoming. Everything we needed was right there and when we needed something Mr. Steve was right there to land a helping hand. The path to the beach was so welcoming with plants all over and all the way to your own almost private beach. I could go on and on about this place but I think you need to make your own decision. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Happy Beach House

We had a wonderful time at the Happy House! Marco andFabi were absolutely wonderful! They are so kind and helpful, always willing to answer questions and made us feel at home. We felt like family by the end of our stay! And Happy (their dog) and Julio (their kitty) were adorable, polite and friendly!! The proximity of the house is so close to the beach we were able to watch the gorgeous sunrise and sunset and walk to fun body surfing and snorkeling areas. We even took surfing lessons from Hershel ( highly recommend him!!) just up the beach. All in all a fantastic, adorable beach house and the most wonderful property caretakers we could ever ask for!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the Sun

We were looking forward to something off the beaten path and this rental did not disappoint. We had a very nice experience at the home located just a few hundred yards from the beach. It is conveniently located near several eating places and within walking distance to Manzanillo via the beach. Steve went all out for us to tell us about the house and area. We hope to return and believe that the house was exactly as described!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy House

We liked that this property was directly on the beach and located in between Manzanillo and Punta Uva. The on-site caretakers were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022