Las Casas Costa Rica a private lodge in the Caribbean jungle

We loved our stay at Las Casas - it was our own slice of paradise. The pictures don’t do it justice. One thing to note there is no games room or yoga deck but we didn’t mind as we had more space than we knew what to do with. There were so many wild animals passing through we were in heaven and the staff couldn’t have been better. Hoping we can return again one day.

We travel in a group of 6 or 7 once or twice per year, and it is unlikely we will ever find a property that will match this one. The property is beautiful and the location in Cocles is great. There are nice restaurants and supermarkets right down the road, but you are away from it enough not to hear any of the noise etc. Great living and kitchen areas, we used the outdoor grill a few times and cooked meals. Keel Billed and Yellow Throated Toucans, Aracaris, Woodpeckers, Tanagers, Hummingbirds, Howler Monkeys, Frogs, etc. So much wild life on this property. The staff - Carmen, German, Ampodor, and Sandy were great. Oh, and the dogs and horse that live on the property made it all the more special. We were sad to leave.

The property is better than any of the pictures. It was like a Polynesian jungle mansion. The staff is exceptional, including the gardener / handyman German and his two sweet pups who became like part of the family. The housekeepers will cook for you for a fee and the food was incredible. Carmen, the manager, was very knowledgeable and helpful. We hired a security guard to man the guard house to be extra safe, but it was likely not needed as this is a safe area. We walked to the grocery store and a restaurant. There was a beach in walking distance as well, and the town and beach with surf lessons are a short taxi drive away. We loved our stay and want to come back soon! We did have 5 kids and 3 adults - the place was perfect for us except there is no longer a game room. Just FYI for future family bookings.

This property is a great blend of why you visit Costa Rica. It lets you be outside and enjoy this beautiful country while still having the comforts of a house. The staff and property manager are very friendly and helpful. The lounging areas are expansive so that everyone can have their own space and also be nearby. Air conditioned bedrooms were nice and gave you a little break from the humidity. The birdwatching here was particularly enjoyable. We saw toucans, aracaris, rails, trogons, oropendulas, parrots, and more. We also saw an anteater here. The landscaping was well designed. Also, if you stay here, then you should definitely take advantage of Asenath’s cooking. For a reasonable price, you can “go out to dinner “ without all of the hassle of going out to dinner. This has nothing to do with this house, but be aware that the highway from San Jose to Limon is under construction and heavily congested. It took us 8 hours to get here and 10 hours to get back, although mapping apps will tell you 5 hours.

This place is MAGICAL...the open air layout surrounded by tropic-scape makes it feel like you are staying in a treehouse...howler monkeys, birds, orchids, rain on the roof, yet peaceful. Our group of 4 couples loved reading, cooking, playing cards, etc The staff were wonderful and cooked us a traditional caribbean chicken dinner, did our laundry, and gave us great ideas for things to do in the area. There are even two sweet dogs and a free range horse on the property. Lush, private, quiet, beautiful. Pool was lovely on hot days, and a big screen tv in the pool building let us keep up.with March Madness back in the US. Thx for amazing hosting, Carmen, Asenath, Amparo and ???our great prop.mgr whose name I'm forgetting!!!

Breathtakingly beautiful. This property is incredible. Open air living spaces. So much room. Very well kept up.

My family of 10 had a memorable stay! Everything was 5 star! Grounds are breathtaking beautiful! Waking up to the sound of Howler monkeys in the distance. Laundry and cleaning service. A beautiful walk to the beach! And so much more! Carmen and her staff are so wonderful! They cooked for us and we invited them to join us! Such kind caring people! You will not be disappointed when you pass through the gates to this property. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We had an incredible time at Las Casas. It was a luxurious environment with 8 acres of flora and fauna as well as many comfortable outdoor seating areas, pool, and bedrooms with fans and AC. We didn’t always need the AC, but it was a wonderful bonus. We traveled with our kids and parents ranging from 7 to 79 in age and everyone had a wonderful time. Lots of space to spread out when you need some space as well… Asenath cooked many delicious meals for us while there, but more importantly she and everyone on staff were so kind and enjoyable to get to know. I have already recommended Las Casas to friends and am looking forward to returning some day (hopefully soon!)

I don’t know where to start. We had a group of 10 people with 3 kids, 3 grandparents, and two couples. There was something for everyone and we all had an amazing experience at Las Casas. The photos in the listing do not even come close to describing the magnificence of this property. It is immaculately maintained, and unbelievably beautiful. Waking up to the sounds of birds and howler monkeys was as awesome as going to sleep to the sounds of frogs and crickets. Somehow, even in this rainforest with a fully open-to-the-environment living situation, we literally had no mosquito bites during the week we were there. Furthermore, there were no issues with insects at all, which seemed miraculous. The swimming pool was amazing and perfectly cleaned everyday. Also, I think something that is not described well in the listing is that there is a full staff at the property to take care of everything for you if you desire. We hired Asenath to cook several meals for us and everything was so delicious. She was so sweet and fun to talk to that we tried inviting her to join us for the meals as well! When you hire her to cook the meals, cleanup is also included, which is a huge time saver for a large group and helped make our stay even better. Overall, our experience at Las Casas was amazing and we would definitely stay there again!

We went to Costa Rica with a group of 10 people between October 9 - October 17. Although the road trip was long from San Jose, we were warmly welcomed with a delicious dinner. The photos do not do the property justice. It is STUNNING! All of the staff was kind, helpful, and enhanced every aspect of our stay. Asenath (the chef) quickly became an extended member of our family, and we were all so sad to leave her. This trip exceeded our expectations on every level, and we will definitely be returning!