Enjoy the lush jungle and wildlife right from the patio. The property is nestled in a friendly beach neighborhood in the heart of Playa Chiquita. Amenities and beach access points are a short walk away and offer breathtaking scenery of the Caribbean coast. Casa Lula is perfect for travelers with family or couples vacationing together. The spacious main house has 2 bedrooms, a large kitchen and bathroom. A separate casita (add $25 p/n) offers a 3rd bedroom with kitchenette and private bathroom. The property is located in a jungle setting, with a lush garden all around. The main house contains two large bedrooms, a spa-like open air bathroom and a family sized kitchen. The first bedroom offers a king sized bed for you to stretch out in, a large closet and a small desk in case you need to work during your stay. The bright and airy second bedroom is accessed through the main bedroom and contains a small bunk bed and a closet. Please note that this bunk bed is meant for children - not adults. One adult could sleep on the bottom bed but the top bed is for a very small child only. You will need to rent the separate Casita* as detailed below if you are four or more adults. The kitchen has everything you need to create a meal, new appliances and a breakfast bar which opens up onto the patio. The bathroom has a well lit mirror, a bidet and an incredible walk-in hot water shower surrounded by it's own private garden. This house has plenty of screened windows for natural light and good airflow. Outside you will find a spacious covered patio with a comfortable sitting area and an outstanding view of the jungle. Relax in the hammock, play games or share a meal at the dining table out here. For those of you who must work while traveling, this property has fiber optic internet with 25mbps speed. *The ADDITIONAL CASITA which is available for an ADDED FEE of $25 per night, contains a third bedroom with a queen sized bed and a closet; a second full bathroom with hot water shower; and an additional patio area with more seating and an outdoor kitchenette with a sink, mini refrigerator and ample prepping space for quick meals. This space is cozy and secure, with plenty of natural light and good airflow through multiple screened windows. *NOTE: The Casita is recommended for bookings of four adults or upon request for guests who like added privacy. The main house will sleep two adults in the king sized bed and two small children (or one adult) in the bunk beds. If you wish to have the Casita set up for your stay, please request this prior to your check-in date. This is a private vacation home. You will be the only guests to access the property during your stay. Your hosts, Raina and Dave are available through AirBnB messaging and WA. We recommend you download these apps to use during your trip. WA is widely used for taxis, restaurants and tours. Casa Lula is located 6kms south of Puerto Viejo, in the quaint beach community of Playa Chiquita. This area is famous for its untouched beaches with clear waters and small natural pools. We are situated a short 7 minute walk from the beach. The neighborhood is best described as an urban jungle. The humans are quiet and the wildlife is plentiful. We regularly have monkeys, sloths, toucans and more playing in the trees above the house. The nearest grocery store is just 200m away and has a wide variety of foods suited for all dietary needs. There are many restaurants also within a short walking distance. The area is best seen by foot or bicycle. You can easily rent bikes just 200m from the house. You'll have easy access to the beaches, restaurants, many tours and shops using these methods alone. Expect a 25 minute ride into Puerto Viejo, where you'll find even more restaurants, shops, bars and all of the banks/ATMs. Taxis and tuktuks are convenient and reliable for those who wish for a quick trip around. A local bus also shuttles back and forth from Puerto Viejo to Manzanillo every 2 hours throughout the day. You can also rent a car from Adobe or Alamo which have offices in Puerto Viejo if you are more comfortable having your own vehicle during your stay. The stretch between Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo is short and easy to visit from the central location of our property. There's no need to book multiple places in order to see each of the beautiful beaches and their communities. Your hosts are available to help you with anything you need. Feel free to reach out when you have questions, need suggestions or want help with how to book transportation or tours. We would like to inform you that we do have a groundskeeper for the property who tends to the garden on a weekly basis (generally on Tuesday or Friday mornings). You are not required to do anything, nor do you need to be there during this time, we only advise you to expect to see a worker on site for a short while during your stay.