Casita El Bosque
Comfort and style in the rainforest
Designed by a renowned Australian architect, Casita El Bosque seamlessly blends comfort and nature. Nestled in a lush forest setting, this beautifully crafted retreat offers a truly immersive experience in the heart of Costa Rica. Sleeps up to five people. Perfect for families, this casita offers the ideal balance of privacy and connection to nature. Start your day with a cup of coffee on the raised wooden patio, where you might spot toucans, hummingbirds, or even playful monkeys in the trees. Casita El Bosque isn’t just a place to stay—it’s an experience.
We also have a guest house Mi Casa es Su Casa if you are interested in an extended stay or looking for a larger space.
Casita El Bosque
- Two separate bedrooms each with a queen-sized bed, plus a daybed in the main room. Can sleep up to five people.
- Fully equipped kitchenette with microwave, small fridge, and coffee maker.
- A spacious bathroom with a stunning round stone shower.
- High ceilings, large windows, and exquisite local woodwork throughout.
- Outdoor patio with a table and rocking chairs – perfect for relaxing.
Our rates include
Delicious Homemade Breakfast
Secure Parking
Free Phone Calls Within Costa Rica
Access To Our Private Walking Trail
24/7 Reception
A Morning Farm Tour
WIFI In Common Area
Our Incredible And Highly Personalised Service
Delicious Homemade Breakfast
Free Phone Calls Within Costa Rica
24/7 Reception
WIFI In Common Area
Secure Parking
Our Incredible And Highly Personalised Service
A Morning Farm Tour
Access To Our Private Walking Trail
All reviews
Tripadvisor
AirbnbExcellent4.92231 reviews
4.9Excellent2231 reviewsPosted on Google
Stefan2822 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt. Sehr schöne Bungalows mit großer Terrasse. Es gibt einen schönen kleinen Dschungelpfad auf dem Grundstück. Wir haben einige Tiere beobachten können. Zu den anderen Aktivitäten die angeboten wurden, können wir leider nichts sagen, da wir nicht genügend Zeit hatten sie in Anspruch zu nehmen. Hier wären wir auch gerne noch einen Tag länger geblieben. Die Unterkunft liegt etwas außerhalb, oberhalb des Ortskerns. Es ist angebracht einen Mietwagen zu haben, da der Weg dorthin relativ unattraktiv ist. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker - wobei ich die Portionen für vier Erwachsene für etwas zu klein gehalten habe. Man konnte zwar problemlos nachbestellen, aber wenn man immer wieder 2-3 mal Nachbestellen muss ist es für beide Seiten etwas umständlich.Posted on Tripadvisor
Kees25 days agoVerified
Superb location Casitas Tenorio, a superb place for birders and nature lovers. Close to Tenorio National Park, Tapir Valley and the Heliconias Hanging Bridges. Really nice bungalows, a superb breakfast and really great hospit.Posted on Google
Fotini Vasquez32 days ago5 stars are not enough for these villas! They are nestled in the heart of the rainforest and we were able to see all kinds of wildlife. Jeffrey and Nana (the owners) were extremely welcoming and made it feel like a home away from home. We now consider them family and I can’t wait to go back! Everything was incredible! By the way- the pictures do not do this place justice.Posted on Google
Vlad Kandinsky44 days agoAmazing place to stay for a truly unique experience, with monkeys in the trees just outside your house, beautiful nature all around, and lovely people running it all. Wonderful, can't say enough good things about it! Pura vida!Posted on Google
Laura Kendal44 days agoMy family and I have just returned from a four week trip to Costa Rica and, honestly, I think this might have been the best place we stayed. We arrived in true 'green season' rainforest style in absolutely pouring rain, but we immediately felt cosy and content. Sitting in the open sided common room, with birds fluttering through the trees, Nana and Jeff's lovely music in the background, and a freshly brewed cup of Costa Rican coffee, it was difficult to feel anything other than bliss. Nana and Jeff were the warmest hosts, whose passion for their project and their work shone out. When my daughter asked Jeffrey if it was ok for her to take a book from the library, the response was, "Of course, you are here, this is your HOME." And we really felt that it was. Nana's breakfasts are really very special. Every day brings a fresh fruit platter and obligatory freshly brewed coffee and juice, but also a cooked plated breakfast of something delicious. Nana was kind enough to make gluten free pancakes for my son, who quickly declared them 'the best pancakes he had ever eaten'! Children were made really very welcome - with free toys and games scattered around - and that made the common area very sociable for kids. The only thing we did wrong here was not stay for long enough. For a small area, Bijuagua de Upala really packs a punch in terms of nature spotting activities, coffee tasting, hot springs etc (none of them are walking distance, but all within a 30 to 40 minute drive). I would highly recommend the Tapir Nature Valley night walk, but there were plenty of others too. Overall, it felt really very special to be in a smaller town, somewhat off the tourist trail. Casitas was then remote again - and when night fell, it seemed as though we and the other casitas (very small number) had the whole rainforest to ourselves. Needless to say, we all slept very well indeed. (Of - and how could I forget Nala and Cookie. They were a lovely little unexpected added extra that really added to our stay.) Thank you, Nana and Jeff, for a wonderful stay. We love what you are doing, and the way you do it. We truly hope we will be lucky enough to come back and stay one day.Posted on Tripadvisor
Navigate54416045 days agoReal Costa Rica. Perfect place to experience the real Costa Rica off grid. Very comfortable lodges surrounded by nature. Nana, Jeff and the team are lovely people and very proud of their business also really interesting to talk to and find out more about life in CR. If you want to disconnect this is the place., We booked 2 nights as part of a tour as we wanted lots of experiences (Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna, Rio Celeste and beaches).Posted on Tripadvisor
Laura K45 days agoA magical off-the-beaten-path stay with warm and wonderful hosts My family and I have just returned from a four week trip to Costa Rica and, honestly, I think this might have been the best place we stayed. We arrived in true 'green season' rainforest style in absolutely pouring rain, but we immediately felt cosy and content. Sitting in the open sided common room, with birds fluttering through the trees, Nana and Jeff's lovely music in the background, and a freshly brewed cup of Costa Rican coffee, it was difficult to feel anything other than bliss. Nana and Jeff were the warmest hosts, whose passion for their project and their work shone out. When my daughter asked Jeffrey if it was ok for her to take a book from the library, the response was, "Of course, you are here, this is your HOME." And we really felt that it was. Nana's breakfasts are really very special. Every day brings a fresh fruit platter and obligatory freshly brewed coffee and juice, but also a cooked plated breakfast of something delicious. Nana was kind enough to make gluten free pancakes for my son, who quickly declared them 'the best pancakes he had ever eaten'! Children were made really very welcome - with free toys and games scattered around - and that made the common area very sociable for kids. The only thing we did wrong here was not stay for long enough. For a small area, Bijuagua de Upala really packs a punch in terms of nature spotting activities, coffee tasting, hot springs etc (none of them are walking distance, but all within a 30 to 40 minute drive). I would highly recommend the Tapir Nature Valley night walk, but there were plenty of others too. Overall, it felt really very special to be in a smaller town, somewhat off the tourist trail. Casitas was then remote again - and when night fell, it seemed as though we and the other casitas (very small number) had the whole rainforest to ourselves. Needless to say, we all slept very well indeed. (Of - and how could I forget Nala and Cookie. They were a lovely little unexpected added extra that really added to our stay.) Thank you, Nana and Jeff, for a wonderful stay. We love what you are doing, and the way you do it. We truly hope we will be lucky enough to come back and stay one day.Posted on Google
Ash Earl (Ashbo)47 days agoWe stayed in La Luna for four nights in August. Such an incredibly relaxing and tranquil place to stay and we were so grateful to have chosen to stay here. Nana and Jefry were fabulous hosts and nothing was too much trouble, from helping us to connect to a middle of the night call back home in an emergency to arranging taxis in and out of town for a nice evening meal. The breakfasts were excellent and the reception area was perfect for sitting back and enjoying the wildlife. The location, Including all Casitas, is surrounded with wildlife, many you would be pleased to see on an organised tour elsewhere, like sloths, toucans, numerous humming birds, Mott Motts, Trogans, many butterflies and more. We felt very safe, yet totally secluded and part of the rainforest. Whilst here we visited the outstanding Tapir Valley reserve which was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Next time we return to Costa Rica, Casitas Tenorio will be the first place on the list for sure.Posted on Tripadvisor
Ash E48 days agoThe most beautiful place to stay in Costa Rica We stayed in La Luna for four nights in August. Such an incredibly relaxing and tranquil place to stay and we were so grateful to have chosen to stay here. Nana and Jefry were fabulous hosts and nothing was too much trouble, from helping us to connect to a middle of the night call back home in an emergency to arranging taxis in and out of town for a nice evening meal. The breakfasts were excellent and the reception area was perfect for sitting back and enjoying the wildlife. The location, Including all Casitas, is surrounded with wildlife, many you would be pleased to see on an organised tour elsewhere, like sloths, toucans, numerous humming birds, Mott Motts, Trogans, many butterflies and more. We felt very safe, yet totally secluded and part of the rainforest. Whilst here we visited the outstanding Tapir Valley reserve which was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Next time we return to Costa Rica, Casitas Tenorio will be the first place on the list for sure.Posted on Tripadvisor
Smeeheey48 days agoRustic forest hideaway Jeff and Nanna were super welcoming and friendly in this gem of a hideaway in the rainforest. The casitas have a wonderful rustic feel and are each nestled in their own corner of the beautiful forest grounds with lots of wildlife (we watched a family of howler monkeys with babies from our windows).Posted on Google
Stephen Bonnard55 days agoNana and Jeff are really helpful with speaking to the various travel operators and also providing information on Costa Rica, the local area etc. They both speak excellent English. The Castitas offer additional space for a family and each have lovely balcony. The main area offers WiFi and breakfast was delicious. Many thanks for having us!Posted on Tripadvisor
JohnHelbow58 days agoAmazing unique experience Fantastic experience at Casitas Tenorio B&B, a real place to unwind, enjoy nature in a relaxed atmosphere with the focus on offline! Rooms are amazing and so unique, very private and quiet Food and hospitality were superb, Nana and the team were so welcoming and are always around to help, answer questions and arrange things to make your stay extra special Would love to come back when we next visit Costa RicaPosted on Google
Billy Cotto58 days agoUn mágico lugar escondido en el bosque de BijaguaPosted on Tripadvisor
Billy C59 days agoÚnico Un mágico lugar escondido en el bosque de BijaguaPosted on Google
Kerry Cox59 days agoWe only spent two nights at Casitas Tenorio whilst travelling across Costa Rica, but really enjoyed our stay. We were greeted by a family of howler monkeys and a sloth, as well as Jeff, and him and Nana were super helpful and great hosts. We enjoyed our time with Nana as part of our local cooking lesson and she instantly sorted out tubing for us, which was super fun. Thank you all!Posted on Google
Corinna Weishaupt60 days agoEn nuestro noveno viaje en tren, el destino nos trajo aquí por dos noches. Y lo primero que vimos al llegar fue nuestro primer perezoso. Rodeados de naturaleza y con unos anfitriones muy amables, pasamos dos noches en nuestra casita y no podemos más que recomendarla de todo corazón. Como se encuentra un poco fuera del pueblo, es recomendable tener un auto, aunque está bien ubicada para hacer algunas excursiones en un radio de 10 a 15 minutos en auto. Gracias por su cálida hospitalidad.Posted on Tripadvisor
Melanie T61 days agoA wonderful, memorable stay A wonderful, Memorable stay. Very warm welcome, very comfortable, clean and wonderfully unique rooms. The birds, monkeys and other animals all around were incredible and the local activities were great - from tubing to a hanging bridge walk only 15 minutes walk away. The eating area was great with a lovely breakfast and help getting takeaway delivered on the evening as we wanted to eat there. Highly recommendedPosted on Tripadvisor
Alistair N62 days agoPerfect authentic stay in rural Costa Rica. We had an amazing time at Casitas Tenorio. The casitas were spacious and spotlessly clean, and it was a beautifully peaceful and authentic place to stay for a couple of days. We particularly loved the trail, and having a baby sloth in the tree outside our casita! Jeff and Nana were wonderful hosts and looked after our every need.Posted on Tripadvisor
Annegien V64 days agoEen echte aanrader! Een prachtige plek in het groen met veel wildlife. Als je houdt van rust, groen, wildlife en een heerlijk ontbijt en gastvrije ontvangst, dan is dit een aanrader. De Casita was ruim, schoon en sfeervol ingericht. Met prachtig uitzicht. Ik zou hier zeker nog een keer heen gaan. Een goede uitvalsbasis voor tuben en bezoek aan National park Tenorio.Posted on Google
Owen Griffith66 days agoAbsolutely stunning. Nana and Jeff are excellent and knowledgeable hostsPosted on Airbnb
Camille & Sylvain78 days agoVerified
Maison très confortable et bien équipée. Idéalement située pour visiter le parc Tenorio et profiter des activités alentour. Le lave linge est très appréciable mais il manque malheureusement un sèche linge, indispensable lors de la saison humidePosted on Airbnb
Kristine178 days agoWe had a wonderful stay! Our hosts were super friendly and attentive, the farm is beautiful, and we had so much information about the surrounding area in our booklets in the Airbnb. We saw sloths, monkeys, and bats on the property. There is also a 3 month old puppy we got to hang out with!Posted on Airbnb
Maya233 days agoWe spontaneously decided to add visiting the rainforest to our trip and were so lucky this place was free!The house is so lovely - a truly serene, quiet, and gorgeous setting! We went on explorations in the morning and evenings and spent all afternoon reading and napping on the huge deck filled with rocking chairs and loungers. Sunset is lovely from there as well - so many birds and butterflies fly by!The house is spacious and well set up for a very comfortable stay. Kitchen worked great - we cooked all our meals. There are guidebooks filled with all sorts of recommendations and advice. The house was very clean.Nana is the manager for the property and the nearby casitas - she was so helpful and responsive with arranging tours and giving advice. The casitas also looked lovely as well. You can walk the trails behind them and we saw sloths right in the trees over the car park. And a coati roaming the field. If you are thinking of coming to this region - do! and stay here!Posted on Airbnb
Mihaela237 days agoThe house is located in a very quiet and beautiful area, surrounded by nature. Front patio and the view from it is amazing. The hosts are really friendly and welcoming. They showed us a sloth on one of the nearby trees. We were able to see couple of birds, including toucans from the common area. Tenorio Park was about 25 min drive, which for us was convenient.Posted on Airbnb
Leda253 days agoWe loved our stay. What a special place. We were so lucky to arrive and immediately see a bunch of toucans and two sloths! We really enjoyed relaxing and watching the birds from the property. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed to cook breakfast and lunch. It felt very private and secluded.Posted on Airbnb
Katrin282 days agoWe had a wonderful stay at Casitas Tenorio - it felt like home from the beginning. We were warmly welcomed by Nana and Jeff. You can feel that they care about the nature and the people. And also, they can give you a lot of tips for activities nearby and arrange tours for you. There is so much to experience, that we wished we could have stayed longer. On top, we have seen more animals at the Casitas than in any other Nationalpark. However, in my opinion, it's a bit pricey for the area. But giving the great people, nature and arcitecture we will definitely come back to this litte paradise.Posted on Airbnb
Regina290 days agoSuper AirBnB und zugleich ein echtes Bed and Breakfast. gutes Frühstück. der eigene Regenwald Pfad auch immer für Tiersichtungen gut. Klare Empfehlung für die Gegend. Zufahrt allerdings etwas Schotterpiste wie in CR nicht selten.Posted on Airbnb
Najmat291 days agoLogement très bien situé et fidèle à la description. L’hôte était très accueillante et disponible.Posted on Airbnb
Katherine293 days agoA beautiful location. The size was perfect for our party. The hot water is a big plus. Friendly hosts, with activities on site like a trail and farm tour.Posted on Airbnb
Todd300 days agoUpon arrival, we were welcomed by Nana and Jeff, who were both warm and informative. The Airbnb was clean and comfortable, and the grounds were beautiful. Every morning we went down to the gathering area to watch tons of birds (including toucans) and monkeys. Nana offered to help with anything we needed and assisted us with booking a night tour and ordering pizza. The location was perfect for us. I would highly recommend staying here.Posted on Facebook
Beth Stys602 days agorecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
What a wonderful place. We stayed 3 nights in early February. Great staff, clean and comfortable casita, and awesome breakfasts. Highly recommend staying here. Nice bird viewing from breakfast/reception deck. We had a mama and baby sloth staying in a tree right outside our cabana.Posted on Facebook
Allison Urow640 days agoSpent a brilliant few days in Casitas del Sol ☀️. Brilliant fresh breakfasts and excellent and kind service from Nana, Jeffrey & crew. Nana helped us book a local night tour. She was a wealth of information about Bijagua.Posted on Facebook
Revitalize Design834 days agoI wish we had stayed in Bijagua an extra day or 2 because I loved Casitas Tenorio and Nana was truly a gem. She is the manager at Casitas and was incredibly helpful (speaks English fluently, Spanish, and French, too). She arranged all the activities personally and assisted the cooking class with me and my 13-year old grandson (highly recommend the cooking class as it's in an authentic home of Doña Vicky and she is warm and lovely!) We enjoyed a short tour of the on-site farm where my husband milked a cow and we learned about the local crops (pineapples take 9 months to grow organically!) We stayed in Casita de Sol, it’s a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath house with a small kitchen, vaulted wood ceilings, living/dining area (twin bed used as sofa and for extra sleeping), large glass doors opening to the front porch which had a swing and 2 leather rockers. Beds were full size (I would have loved a king, but I made the sacrifice for this place :) ). The bathroom had large windows with a rain shower. Very nice with view of the enclosed backyard and lush rainforest on the side. We had our own paved lighted walkway and garden. Heavenly! It was so perfect for birdwatching and listening to the jungle sounds (howling monkeys abound). The premises are gated and we received a fob to open and close after-hours. The street outside the property is residential, quiet, and peaceful. We took a morning walk and took breathtaking photos. The casitas have umbrellas so only pack your poncho or lightweight rain coat (we stayed June 19-21 rainy season). There are ceiling fans in each room but no air conditioning. There are board games and books to borrow from the reception which we used nightly because there are no TVs. WiFi was weak and unreliable but we didn’t miss it at all. We really enjoyed playing Costs Rica-themed Uno! After Bijagua we traveled to La Fortuna and all we talked about was Bijagua and Casitas Tenorio. Don't miss out, definitely stay here!Posted on Facebook
Sylvie Vandenabeele1385 days agoA truly amazing experience! Casitas Tenorio was really the highlight of our honeymoon in Costa Rica ❤️✨ The region, the people, the food directly from the farm, everything is a dream at at this B&B. Our casita was like an observatory inside the forest due to its large windows, it’s like sleeping in nature but with all the comfort of a home! And then you wake up and enjoy your breakfast in front of wonderful wildlife, it’s incredible. Thank you from our heart to Nana, Juan and everybody at casitas.Posted on Facebook
Paul van Kalmthout1420 days agoNice place and very nice lordladyPosted on Facebook
Kameel Sneij1607 days agoOne of my favorite vacations! I so look forward to the next time!Posted on Facebook
Manuela Rüede1750 days agoSo schöne Bungalows und tolle NaturPosted on Facebook
Wendy Chaves1856 days agoLugar mágico!! Casita Del Sol es expectacular. Donde se puede admirar el poder de la naturaleza!! Limpieza y cada detalle! En nuestra visita nos sentimos seguro s como si estubieramos en nuestra propia casa! Gracias por darnos esta oportunidad de conocer un lugar mágico! Y abrir las puertas de tapir valley!Posted on Facebook
Kristy Chacón2043 days agoPrecioso lugar! Super recomendadoPosted on Facebook
Kris Stewart2063 days agoHoly animals! The breakfast was phenomenal....not only the food, but the birds and animals are a whole show while you eat....super clean.....great service....cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed my stay....
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