El Fenix Treehouse | Bellavista Estate

This listing is for a private tree home within the 'Finca Bellavista Treehouse Community'. This is not a resort. Please be sure to read thoroughly - additional information with links will be sent after making a booking and full refunds are offered up until 5 days of check in. Return to nature - El Fenix a cozy, split-level, treetop getaway tucked away in the lush jungles of Costa Rica's Southern Zone. Enjoy the peace and quiet, broken only by the sound of tropical birds and the nearby waterfall The space Types of rental: Short-term rate (2 - 6 nights / up to 4 people): $104.00 per night Weekly rate (7 - 27 nights / 2 people): $460.00 per week Monthly rate (28 nights / 2 people) $1150.00 per month (Special price for weekly and one month rental will not activate if more than 2 people are selected - max 2 people allowed for special rates) Important info: - check in is strictly before 2 pm - The last 3 km leading up the Finca Bellavista community require a 4 x 4 vehicle - There is no shop, restaurant or office onsite - The home is a 10 - 15 min hike from the car park - this is a pedestrian community - You will be crossing a river on foot - This is a private community with hiking trails, rivers and waterfalls to explore - There is no internet and phone signal can be sparse - I do not live in-country so you will be put in touch with local 'meet and greet' hosts who manage and maintain homes within the community - The home runs on solar power and has refrigeration - weather dependant (your meet and greet hosts can assist with food/meal options) Home is prepared for arrival, you will be put in touch with your local meet and greet hosts ' Jesus and Francis. The cleaning fee is reserved for your hosts who maintain, prep and escort you to your rental. This is a pedestrian community and you will be required to walk from the car park to El Fenix (about a 15 min hike). Your meet and greet hosts will walk with you from the car park to the home - please note that you will be crossing a small river on foot, I recommend bringing boots/wellies. Your hosts can also assist with local taxi rides, Finca Fresh bags (fresh produce), meal delivery, 3rd party excursions and will be your point of contact for the duration of your stay. Guests have access to trails, waterfalls and rivers within the community. Only a handful of homes are renting at present making the experience very intimate with the jungle. A prearranged independent taxi service is also available from the community to several airports and destinations including Palmar, Uvita, Corcovado, Drake, Dominical, San Isidro, San Vito, Golfito Canoas (Panama), Puerto Jiménez. More information will be provided after booking with additional links, suggestions and tips for your adventure (Airbnb does not allow us to share info regarding 3rd party websites. A full refund 5 days prior to your arrival date is available). At times, you may not run into anyone onsite, if you are uncomfortable being alone in the jungle then this place is not for you. DESCRIPTION: - The home offers a private main bedroom with a queen sized bed. - Additional sleeping space with a queen sized bed can be found in the loft above the living space / kitchen. ​ - The home has its own solar power system adequate enough for lights, a small fridge and charging of small devices. ​ - The property is a 5 min walk from the Bella vista river and a 10 min walk from the waterfall ​​ - El Fenix is situated on the green trail - this is not a road! The steps can be steep and challenging, I highly recommend bringing comfortable boots (wellies) for a better experience. ​ - The home has a toilet with shower and hot running water (propane water heater) ​ - The kitchen has a gas stovetop but no oven. - It has 2 split level balconies with seating RECOMMENDED FOR: A refreshing jungle vacation, couples looking for privacy, a family wanting to get back in touch with nature - digital detox. Bird and wildlife enthusiasts, potential life change, come see if off-grid living is for you (other residents do live on the property). A comfortable base while exploring the Osa Peninsula / Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, known as a world premier rainforest destination dubbed one of the most biologically intense places on earth by National Geographic. The pristine peninsula is bound on the northwest by Drake Bay, on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and on the east by the Golfo Dulce. The Osa Peninsula offers breathtaking, untouched scenery, secluded beaches, and abundant wildlife encompassing lush primary rainforest and a complex system of freshwater and marine resources. Other things to note Q&A IS FINCA BELLAVISTA RIGHT FOR ME? No, it's the jungle silly! Only us crazy people live here. This is the furthest place from a resort and you will quite possibly be just as far away from your neighbor. There are no restaurants, shops or even an office to greet you when first arriving, you are completely on your own in the middle of one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. That said, if you want to experience the jungle in its raw form, see something that may scare you, get hot and sweaty exploring the trails before cooling off in the rivers or under the waterfall while spotting wildlife in its natural habitat, then this is paradise. WHAT ABOUT COVID-19 What about it - social distancing is not an issue here. Residents' lives didn't change one bit (other than they grew more stuff to eat). If anything, their lifestyle choice was reinforced and while sympathetic with the world, they appreciated their everyday lives even more. If you are looking for a vacation without having to be reminded about the pandemic - then this is the perfect place! WHY ARE ONLY A HANDFUL OF RENTALS AVAILABLE AT FINCA BELLAVISTA? Sadly, the former property management company shut down in early 2020. As the homes are privately owned, a selection of owners have got together to offer rentals privately in order to keep the spirit of Finca Bellavista alive and some of the previous employees with work (they offer services independently). Almost all employees have worked at least a decade at the community and no one knows the property better. MEET AND GREET Former Finca Bellavista employees Jesus and Francis will make sure you get to your rental hassle free. Once a booking is confirmed, you will be put in touch with Francis who will help prepare for your arrival. Francis is a co-host on this account and will follow up shortly after a booking is confirmed. You will also receive additional info through provided links with more info about the Finca Bellavista community.