The 4-bedroom home is open plan with only walls where necessary to provide privacy and is playfully designed to be at home in the jungle.
The main platform comprises the kitchen, dining area, living room and two ensuite bedrooms. There are two further suites, one on the upper level and the other attached to the rancho.
Adjoining the main platform is the rancho with hammocks and easy chairs and a viewing deck with a spectacular view of the primary forest behind the house.
Steps take you down through the grounds, which gently transition from the forest to garden and include a nature trail circling the garden and a pool area and the new Cooler, a shaded serene setting for yoga or an intense game of table football. The organic design of the house is evident here too with a fun, funky combination of two small dipping pools connected by a channel and a small waterfall surrounded by lush tropical foliage and flowers. Poolside, you will find a bistro table and chairs, a BBQ and an outdoor shower and in the basement, we have a pool table and ping pong.
Much of our property is primary forest behind the house. Explore this area using the well-tended trail of steps and spend some time up at the private large deck with a view to the ocean. This is the perfect spot for yoga, massage or bird and wildlife watching. Choose your favourite corner and catch up with a good book, interrupted only by the world of monkeys, macaws and butterflies.
BEDROOM SUITES
THE MASTER SUITE
On the upper level the Master Suite has a king size bed with mosquito net, large shower room and a private toilet with a hanging bridge to an open deck elevated into the trees.
THE JUNIOR SUITE
The Junior Suite, on the main floor, has a king size bed with mosquito net, shower room and private toilet and its own private deck.
THE FAMILY SUITE
The Family Suite, on the main floor, has screened windows (no need for nets) with a shower room and private toilet attached. The set up can adapt to the guest’s needs, being a third king size bedroom or a king with 2 or 3 additional single beds or can be a bunk room with single beds for 5.
THE CANOPY SUITE
Accessed by a hanging bridge, this suite has a king size bed with mosquito net, a double shower, private toilet and a private deck at monkey level overlooking the pool area.
KITCHEN
The kitchen is designed with cooks in mind but space for helpers too! The kitchenware is of good quality and is regularly updated. The custom storage rack reduces the chore of washing up, just place items in their rack and they will dry for next time, minimum hassle. The gas stove has 6 large burners and a large oven and there is an American style fridge with freezer. There are 3 sinks, 2 together and 1 on the island bar where smoothie or cocktail preparation is a breeze with a blender all set to go and plenty of counter space to prep and talk with your guests.
LIVING AREAS
MAIN PLATFORM
Provides easy chairs for 7 together with a dining table which will seat 12.
VIEWING DECK
The perfect spot to watch the jungle wake up each morning, birds and butterflies starting their day in the golden dawn light. An extension out from the main platform it provides a great viewing area for the primary forest behind the house as well as the garden below.
RANCHO
This extension from the main platform has easy chairs and hammocks and catches the afternoon cooling air coming down the hill through the forest.
THE COOLER
The space under the Canopy Suite provides a wonderful location to relax here in the shade or sun. This private setting equally suited for a serene yoga session or an intense game of table football. In the basement we also have ping pong and pool.
YOGA PLATFORM
Much of our property is actually primary forest behind the house. Explore this area using the well-tended trail of steps and spend some time up at our large private platform with a view to the ocean. This is the perfect spot for yoga, massage or bird and wildlife watching.
GARDEN
Steps take you down through the grounds which gently transition from the forest to garden and lead to the pool area. The organic design of the house is evident here too with a fun, funky combination of two dipping pools connected by a channel and a small waterfall surrounded by lush tropical foliage and flowers. Relax here in the shade or sun, this private setting is also a serene setting for yoga or massage. Poolside, you will also find a bistro table and chairs, barbecue and outdoor shower.
UTILITIES
We are off the grid so rely on solar power and so request that care is taken with power use with charging by day rather than night. Due to the design of the house and the solar power, air conditioning is not possible but the open nature of the home provides an open and cool environment which can be supplemented by fans as necessary. The house has wireless internet, so bring your laptop, local SIM cards will work in the area if you wish to use your phone. Housekeeping will be provided every other day, but if you prefer to have this service done daily, we can provide that for an additional fee. There are no laundry facilities for guest use but laundry service is available at a small additional charge or clothes can be laundered in Puerto Jimenez.