Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica

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Family House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, blender

River Dream House, 3 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen | Terrace/patio

Dream Caribbean House, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen | Terrace/patio

9.6

Outstanding(41 Reviews)

Cabin in Cahuita

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this cabin rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and a stovetop, as well as free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, a freezer, and towels.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Cahuita

Nearby attractions

Refugio Nacional Gandoca-Manzanillo

22.6 mi

Playa Puerto Viejo

13.3 mi

Parque Nacional Cahuita Sector Puerto Vargas

3.4 mi

Punta de Vista

24.1 mi

Available Rooms

Family House

1 Double • 2 Single • 1130 ft²

Sleeps 6

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Long Dream House, 3 bedrooms, Full Kitchen

2 King • 2 Double • 1054 ft²

Sleeps 6

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River Dream House, 3 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen

2 King • 2 Single • 1291 ft²

Sleeps 7

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Dream Palm House, Two Bedrooms, Full Kitchen

2 King • 1 Single • 914 ft²

Sleeps 5

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Dream Caribbean House, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen

1 King • 2 Single • 807 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica

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9.6

Outstanding(41 Reviews)

Cabin in Cahuita

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Cahuita

Nearby attractions

Refugio Nacional Gandoca-Manzanillo

22.6 mi

Playa Puerto Viejo

13.3 mi

Parque Nacional Cahuita Sector Puerto Vargas

3.4 mi

Punta de Vista

24.1 mi

Available Rooms

Family House

1 Double • 2 Single • 1130 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Long Dream House, 3 bedrooms, Full Kitchen

2 King • 2 Double • 1054 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

River Dream House, 3 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen

2 King • 2 Single • 1291 ft²

Sleeps 7

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Dream Palm House, Two Bedrooms, Full Kitchen

2 King • 1 Single • 914 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Dream Caribbean House, 2 Bedrooms, Full Kitchen

1 King • 2 Single • 807 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.6

Outstanding(41 Reviews)

10.0

Nov 2023

This property is a doorway to nature's paradise. Being set in jungle with an open living theme there is nothing to not love about Congo bongo. The cry of howler monkeys at 4am followed by the jungle waking up to the evening cry of the toucan nature is all around. The ambience is complimented by the warmth and friendliness of the people who call this place home.

10.0

Nov 2022

This is a true eco lodge in the middle of the costa rican jungle. A lot of pride went into creating this space. Masai and Daan take excellent care of you and the facility and surroundings are spectacular. A very unique experience!

10.0

Mar 2022

Such a beautiful location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach area with private walkway.

5.0

Jan 2022

An amazing cabin in the middle of the jungle. All the jungle noises are amazing and you really feel like you’re sleeping amongst it. A lot of wild life around and we saw sloths on the property which was a bonus for us. Direct access to a lovely beach and sea. A perfect stay and would recommend to others.

2.5

Jan 2022

5.0

Jan 2022

An unique place with local flavor on the coast of Carribean sea with a private beach. Animals, birds, beautiful nature Perfect for family and romantic vacation.

10.0

Jan 2022

An unique place with local flavor on the coast of Carribean sea with a private beach. Animals, birds, beautiful nature Perfect for family and romantic vacation.

10.0

Oct 2021

This was an Amazing combination of indoor and out door living! The sounds and the views of the jungle are captivating. The Beach is a 8 mins walk. I can’t wait to bring my children❤️The staff were helpful and welcoming!

5.0

Oct 2021

5.0

Apr 2021

Coco Bongo was one of my favorite places I have EVER stayed in! This place was AMAZING! I loved it so much and was so greatfull for such a welcoming staff. This place was litterly like sleeping in the jungle! You could hear all the jungle noises from your room and you could also hear the monkeys in the morning! It is located a bit far away from other things but nothing more than a bike ride away. The staff was extraordinary and went above and beyond my expectations. As a solo female traveler, this place was absolutely safe. Marisol, one of the workers, also checked up on me to make sure I was ok wich was something I had never experienced at any other place I have stayed. She was absolutely Amazing and very attentive. I will never forget this place. It was absolutely extraordinary and i recomend it to anybody visiting the Manzanillo area.

5.0

Dec 2020

Absolutely amazing if you want to be in close contact with the jungle. Tucans flying over our head and troops of howler monkeys traveling thru the canopy when we were sitting on the patio, plus much more. 5 minutes walk to the beach. The lady keeping the property was super nice. We stayed in the Big Dream House and one of the bedrooms had parts of the side netting missing and some creature got in during the night and rummaged through my clothes - fun for us but coul be scary for some. Hot water was sketchy at most, wifi good for checking emails but forget uploading pics or anything similar. Overall great experience.

5.0

Aug 2019

It was amazing

5.0

Jul 2019

Really nice and out the way. Free laundry service is great as the whole area is pretty damp. Be prepared to hear a lot of howler monkeys and toucans!

8.0

Jul 2019

An authentic jungle experience! Beautiful property! Very friendly and obliging staff and it was handy to be given a cell phone to use.

10.0

Mar 2019

The Congo Bongo was paradise! Loved our house! We saw monkeys, tree frogs, hummingbirds, birds, butterflies and agouti without even leaving the deck. The hammock was a wonderful place to relax and read. Outside shower was awesome. The walk through the forest to the beach was an adventure and the beach was lovely. The howler monkey wake up call was super cool. We also loved the gracious host, all the funky art, and the focus on repurposing and recycling. I would live here!!! Definitely recommend.

10.0

Jan 2019

The theme of the place and decoration. The cabanas were really confortable.

5.0

Dec 2018

We really enjoyed this place and were glad to have stayed. A couple warnings- it can be noisy when it rains. We had heavy rains the first night, and I got a little overwhelmed by the noise in the bedroom. Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Second, ALL food must be securely stored in the kitchen cabinets. Even with the latched doors, whatever came to visit still managed to reach thru and grab things. Second time, we had things in tupperware but latch was not secure. It was able to open the door and the tupperware. Just put everything in the fridge. For viewing and experiencing the jungle, there isn't any better.

5.0

Jul 2018

If you are looking for a different type of stay Congo Bongo is the place!! The owner /designer went to great detail from an artistic view and the resort is totally awesome. I was a bit nervous about the open environment but it was not an issue. I totally recommend this place and will definitely go back. It was by far the nicest place we stayed at in Costa Rica. Beautiful beach is a 5 minute walk.

5.0

Apr 2018

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Possibly my favourite place I’ve stayed in the last decade. Gorgeous private wooden cabin with hammock, sofa table and kitchen on the covered porch and a beautiful private bedroom and bathroom with hot showers. Also outside jungle shower for fun! The whole property is beautifully kept and decorated with colourful art made by the husband and wife team that own the place. Short walk through beautiful jungle to the beach and village. Super quiet apart from the sounds of nature. They have a troop of monkeys and several sloths living around the cabins as well as a host of tropical birds. Would have loved to have stayed longer. The village is peaceful - we had breakfast at cocolobo both days whilst sat watching the ocean. The National Park is walkable distance and has by far the most heavenly beach coves in the whole area (and is free!). Bike rental on site, free to borrow beach equipment.

4.0

Feb 2018

Very beautiful place in villa any comfort situated in a tropical garden ,but difficult access without car.

2.0

Feb 2018

Good points - wi-fi and fast internet connection and the laundry service. I can think of no others. The Congo Bongo website says all beds are covered with mosquito nets - our 'house' had three bedrooms , only one bed had one. The website also says 'All houses can be locked up' - ours couldn't - only the bedrooms . The kitchen and living area are completely open to the forest. This may sound good but in reality it became very unpleasant after sundown because as soon as you put a light on you're inundated with mosquitos. There were a lot of cockroaches at the property, in the bedroom and each time we open the fridge they would come from underneath and into the fried - we then had to get them out!We had no hot water in the showers at first (one evening and a morning we had to have cold showers) - Daan had it fixed after I reported it but one of the showers worked from a gas cylinder which had run out - couldn't it have been checked before we arrived? The state of electrics worried us - one bedside lamp had a broken switch with bare wires - the electric shower had taped twisted wires above the showerhead.We didn't see much wildlife in the grounds - Agoutis and Spider monkeys. We saw more walking to the village - a 20 minute walk away. Cool & calm Cafe probably the best of a bad bunch of places to eat - the owners brother Omah is a great wildlife guide.. Mostly we walked to El Refugio and got a taxi back - reasonable food but quite expensive.

4.0

Feb 2018

Good points - wi-fi and fast internet connection and the laundry service. I can think of no others. The Congo Bongo website says all beds are covered with mosquito nets - our 'house' had three bedrooms , only one bed had one. The website also says 'All houses can be locked up' - ours couldn't - only the bedrooms . The kitchen and living area are completely open to the forest. This may sound good but in reality it became very unpleasant after sundown because as soon as you put a light on you're inundated with mosquitos. There were a lot of cockroaches at the property, in the bedroom and each time we open the fridge they would come from underneath and into the fried - we then had to get them out!We had no hot water in the showers at first (one evening and a morning we had to have cold showers) - Daan had it fixed after I reported it but one of the showers worked from a gas cylinder which had run out - couldn't it have been checked before we arrived? The state of electrics worried us - one bedside lamp had a broken switch with bare wires - the electric shower had taped twisted wires above the showerhead. We didn't see much wildlife in the grounds - Agoutis and Spider monkeys. We saw more walking to the village - a 20 minute walk away. Cool & calm Cafe probably the best of a bad bunch of places to eat - the owners brother Omah is a great wildlife guide.. Mostly we walked to El Refugio and got a taxi back - reasonable food but quite expensive.

5.0

Nov 2017

Congo Bongo was amazing! Highly recommend this facility!

2.5

Aug 2017

Great service, beautiful location, gorgeous property and houses. Free laundry service. Well appointed kitchen and setup for home cooking and grilling. Free beach gear like surfboards, toys, and more. Great onsite recycling and compost program. Excellent mosquito nets over each bed. So much wildlife to enjoy from bed, porch, or hammock.Easy walk to beach. Close to manzanillo town for food, hikes and snorkeling. Bikes available to rent from property for $10/day. Many bikeable locations for food, beaches, and more. Pricey for our budget but well worth it! Wish we could have stayed longer than two nights!

2.5

Aug 2017

Great service, beautiful location, gorgeous property and houses. Free laundry service. Well appointed kitchen and setup for home cooking and grilling. Free beach gear like surfboards, toys, and more. Great onsite recycling and compost program. Excellent mosquito nets over each bed. So much wildlife to enjoy from bed, porch, or hammock. Easy walk to beach. Close to manzanillo town for food, hikes and snorkeling. Bikes available to rent from property for $10/day. Many bikeable locations for food, beaches, and more. Pricey for our budget but well worth it! Wish we could have stayed longer than two nights!

10.0

May 2017

I can't say enough good things about this accommodation. They lodges are absolutely stunning - located in the middle of a beautiful jungle. Falling asleep listening to the howler monkeys is unlike anything else we've ever experienced. Its a short 5 minute walk to the beautiful beach, that we usually had entirely to ourselves! The staff - everybody, including the owner and his wife, were so kind and made us feel really at home and supported for our entire stay. They even provide free daily laundry service. The kitchens were well stocked which made it easy to cook meals. They had beach toys and chairs, and also some nice bikes (even some kids bikes). We stayed in 4 different accommodations during out 2 weeks in Costa Rica, one of which was a 5 star resort, and this was hands down our favorite place!

5.0

May 2017

I cant say enough good things about this accommodation. They lodges are absolutely stunning - located in the middle of a beautiful jungle. Falling asleep listening to the howler monkeys is unlike anything else weve ever experienced. Its a short 5 minute walk to the beautiful beach, that we usually had entirely to ourselves! The staff - everybody, including the owner and his wife, were so kind and made us feel really at home and supported for our entire stay. They even provide free daily laundry service. The kitchens were well stocked which made it easy to cook meals. They had beach toys and chairs, and also some nice bikes (even some kids bikes).We stayed in 4 different accommodations during out 2 weeks in Costa Rica, one of which was a 5 star resort, and this was hands down our favorite place!

2.0

Nov 2016

Fantastic location! Beautiful garden-like surroundings. We followed a troop of Howler monkeys move through the trees as we walked back from the deserted beach.

5.0

Aug 2016

the Hotel is a great place to stay in Manzanillo, beautiful rooms

5.0

Aug 2016

the Hotel is a great place to stay in Manzanillo, beautiful rooms

4.0

Jan 2016

Overall house its prety and its surrounded by nature and close to the beach with a nice location between manzanillo and punta uva. I only have 2 cons: 1. every night raccons get in the kitchen that its outdors and if you left something they will eat it 2. Bathrooms are inside the rooms with no walls to divide the toilete from the bed

4.0

Jan 2016

Overall house its prety and its surrounded by nature and close to the beach with a nice location between manzanillo and punta uva.I only have 2 cons:1. every night raccons get in the kitchen that its outdors and if you left something they will eat it 2. Bathrooms are inside the rooms with no walls to divide the toilete from the bed

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Cahuita?

The average price for a rental in Cahuita is $135 per night. This rental is $200 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Congo Bongo EcoVillage Costa Rica?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this cabin rental

Amenities

Map of Cahuita

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Family House

Long Dream House, 3 bedrooms, Full Kitchen

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