Barefoot Luxury on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica

2 bedrooms, sleeps 4 max.

Casa Bromelia has 2 bedrooms, both with an en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom 1 has a romantic Queen sized 4 poster bed with mosquito netting and orthopaedic pillow-top mattress, plenty of pillows and 600 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.
Bedroom 2 has two extra long twin beds, also with mosquito nets, orthopaedic pillow-top mattresses, plenty of pillows and 600 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets.
Both bedrooms have two easy chairs, occasional table, bedside tables with lamps, dressing table with mirror and stool, full length mirror, digital safe and separate spacious clothes storage.
With a beautiful panoramic view of the rainforest, you can throw open the shutters each morning and spot the toucans from your bed.

2 bathrooms.

Casa Bromelia has two beautiful luxurious and spacious bathrooms with rainforest showers, where you can shower with your own private rainforest outlook.
Double hand-painted basins and mirrors, fully fitted handmade wood vanity unit with plenty of space and a hair-dryer, organic coconut shower gel and mint hand soap, coupled with big soft luxurious towels.

Your kitchen at Casa Bromelia is fully fitted and fully equipped.
The cupboards are full of glasses, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and pans, place mats, napkins and even tea-light holders.
For laundry, we offer a same-day personal laundry service so that you can forget the washing and just enjoy your holiday.

4 ring stove, Freezer, Fridge, Outside cooking, Utensils

Not included

Your dining area at Casa Bromelia has a hardwood table and rattan chairs - but of course you also have your outside dining area with table and chairs next to your barbecue and pool.

Dining area

Your living room at Casa Bromelia is open plan so you can sit back and enjoy the spectacular rainforest views and spot the surrounding wildlife.
With hammocks, Costa Rican leather and wood rockers, a sofa and two easy chairs, you can pick your place to relax.
There is an ipod dock, books, games and information on local activities and tours if you tire of your view or your pool.
Internet access and telephone is available on request.

Your private plunge pool with terrace and sun loungers surrounded by tropical plants and the adjoining barbecue with dining furniture is your outdoor living space.
Just imagine lying back on your lounger at sunset as the barbecue cooks dinner... or cooling off in your pool with a perfect Margarita as you watch the green parrots returning for the night. With atmospheric outdoor lighting your outdoor living space can be enjoyed day and night -- the ultimate in Barefoot Luxury.

BBQ, Car parking, Garden, Outdoor pool, Sun bed

2 car parking spaces

Daily maid services, Safe, Linen and towels provided, Wireless internet access, Smoking allowed

Near the sea

Recommended

Geckoes Lodge is situated on Margarita Road in Cocles, 3 kilometres south of the village of Puerto Viejo and 1 kilometre inland.
The small settlement of Cocles has numerous restaurants and supermarkets and easy access to the beach.
Quiet and relaxed Cocles is home to both locals and foreigners and arguably the best restaurant on this coast!
A car is not strictly necessary and many previous guests have chosen to rent a golf cart and the more energetic rent bicycles to explore the area.

Puerto Viejo stretches along the south Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and encompasses the neighbourhoods of Cocles, Playa Chiquita, Punta Uva and Manzanillo, where the road ends.
Puerto Viejo is a lively beach village where you can choose to fill your days and nights with activities or simply enjoy the spectacular natural surroundings.

Although each neighbourhood has its own character, the entire area has a distinct Caribbean atmosphere due to the historical influx of Jamaican settlers. This is illustrated in the prevalence of Caribbean cuisine, reggae music, Rasta and Patois being spoken alongside English and Spanish.

However, this 'Garden of Eden' has recently attracted people from all over the world resulting in an international mix of cultures reflected in the variety of restaurants!
Far less developed than the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Caribbean coast is verdant and lush with great tracts of pristine rainforest bordering the spectacular beaches. The pace of life is 'tranquilo' and being surrounded by such tropical beauty lends itself to relaxation and embracing the good life: 'Pura Vida'.

If you need a break from lying in your pool, watching the birds and butterflies or enjoying the beaches, there are plenty of other things to see and do in and around Puerto Viejo ...

Jaguar Rescue Centre: Visit the injured or orphaned ‘stars of the rainforest’ and learn about their rehabilitation.

White water rafting: Take a trip to the amazing Pacuare river and ride the rapids!

Botanical Garden: See, taste and feel the incredible variety of tropical plants and tree and photograph the tiny Red Poison Dart Frog.

Rainforest Waterfall: Take an easy walk through the rainforest and bathe in the pure waters of a tropical waterfall.

Horseback riding: With choices of Beach tour, Jungle-Beach Tour or Manzanillo-Beach tour, take an adventure and spot wildlife from the saddle.

Canopy Tours: Take a swing through the canopy and see nature up close with the thrill of a fairground ride!

Dolphin watching: Take a boat from Manzanillo where the road ends and enjoy these remarkable creatures in their own environment.

Chocolate tour: Learn the history of cacao and taste organic chocolate.

Surfing Lessons: Learn how to surf or improve your technique at Cocles beach, home of the famous Beach Break.

Scuba diving: Take a trip to the outer reefs and become part of the underwater world or learn how to dive in warm, clear waters and get your PADI certification.

Spa Time: Indulge yourself and choose from a menu of treats such as a 'Tropical Bliss' facial or 'Chocolate body wrap’.

Kayaking: Rent a kayak for a sea or river trip and spot wildlife from the water.

Green Iguanas: Visit and learn about these magnificent prehistoric reptiles at The Green Iguana rescue centre.

All tours can be arranged locally in Puerto Viejo.

Beach, Cycling, Diving, Fishing, Horse riding, Mountain Biking, Extreme sports, Sailing, Surfing, Walking, Watersports

• Good Restaurants from Geckoes Lodge (Other) - 1.0km
• to Geckoes Lodge (Airport) - 250.0km
• from Geckoes Lodge (Public Transport) - 1.0km
• from Geckoes Lodge (Beach) - 1.0km
• from Geckoes Lodge (Shops) - 1.0km
• from Geckoes Lodge (Village) - 3.0km