Name: Casa Moabi
Address: Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo, 00000, Costa Rica
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

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Limon International Airport

Casa Moabi

Puerto Viejo

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The hosts were accommodating.  The rooms were very clean and adequate.  We chose a room with A/C.  The breakfast was excellent.  The place was rustic and surrounded by jungle.  However, the beach was within walking distance.  

Pleasant Stay in the Jungle

Rooms: Wonderful, Breakfast: Delicious, Hotel overall: The Best!! I stayed here about a year ago during February and when I was there, there were two very helpful boys. One I believe was the son of the owner and the other as well, or just a friend, I'm not sure. The owners also very kind. But the 2 boys were awesome to say the least.

Best Hotel I Have Ever Been to

Beautiful lodge in the middle of the forest with cozy rooms, super helpful hosts and yummy breakfast. In the garden you can find sloths and monkeys, cuddly cats and dogs are always around. You can rent bikes, etc. Makes your stay in the Puerto Viejo area very special.

Highly recommendable

We were pleasantly surprised with this casa. Our expectations were slightly different to how the place is, based on the photos before we arrived, but that's not to say it was worse, just different. Our room was large, with a safe for valuables, lots of shelving for bags and clothes, two fans, a large bed and large bathroom with plenty of shelves for toiletries and to try and dry towels and things.

The room was cleaned daily, which is not usual in Costa Rica, and the shower was the best we had in our three week trip. So I would give this place five stars just for that.

There is a large lounge area, hammocks to relax in, a kitchenette to prepare meals if you want and a dining table for breakfasts or your own use. Breakfast is an additional US$5 and it's quite nice, but we were at the end of our trip and had food to use up, so didn't bother.

There's bikes to hire (US$5 per day), which are in good condition and the best way to get around along the coast and to the beaches in the area.

The location is fantastic. Out of Puerto Veijo, so away from the party crowd there. Opposite Playa Chiquita, which we thought was the nicest beach in the area. Also walking distance to the Jaguar Rescue Centre, which is worth a visit. The casa itself is off the main road, up a dirt, rocky road and hidden away in the jungle. So in the morning there's howler monkeys in the trees and other wildlife. Also there's two dogs at the property, which are very friendly.

Canadians Andy and his wife were very friendly and welcoming, helped with bus times and local information. They even offered to drive us to the supermarket when it started raining as we were preparing to go.

To find the place, take a bus headed to Puerto Viejo, but make sure it continues on to Manzanillo. Watch on the right side of the road and look for a large (illuminated at night) white sign for Casa Merlin. Ask the driver to let you off as soon as you see that. Walk down the dirt road and the casa is on the left.

A lovely gem in the jungle

We stayed in what you would have to call a modern day tree house. It started to rain during the night and the metal roof was so soothing. The people that run the Moabi are transplants from Canada and were warm and gracious hosts. There kids doing homework in the main area, the pets camped out in there favorite spots made for a relaxing stay with no complaints. 

They really are just minutes from the cars,bicycles and beach goers but you feel like you are up in the trees with the sloths, monkeys and wild birds.  Three things to know about a stay at Casa Moabi.  
1. It’s not the Radisson, if you are expecting this don’t try any place in Punta UVA.  It is basic.  There is flush toilets, electricity and refrigerators. Not doorman,bellman and the like.
2.  Along with being a hotel it is their home.  This is not the place for your spring break reunion tour.  
3.  This place is the definition of: If you want to go someplace different don’t complain when you find it.  
As for my good the bad and the ugly, 
The Good, friendly, warm and gracious hosts, from check in to leaving after our made to order breakfast, I felt encouraged to relax and mellow out.
As for the bad, the steps going up to the treehouse (that is what I called it, it is not a real treehouse, you just get that effect) were non standard.  Difficulty for active and would be near impossible for some with any mobility issue.  The Ugly...none,that left us at the path leading into Casa Moabi.
I would recommend to anyone.  Thanks for sharing your home.  

Relax in a treehouse up in the rainforest 

Really nice relaxing spot right in the forest surrounded by amazing wildlife. Run by a lovely ex pat Canadian family and their equally lovely staff. Incredibly welcoming and down to earth, full of local knowledge and always willing to help with info, booking taxis etc.

Nice friendly communal vibe in the eating/lounge area where fridge and cooking facilities are available but also plenty of comfy seats and hammocks to be by yourself and relax, and of course plenty of privacy in your room. Good air con, shower and comfy bed in the room which was well cleaned and serviced daily. This is not a shiny 5 star resort, it’s a big homely place in the jungle and as such jungle sights sounds and smells are to be expected. The odd creepy crawley or damp smell is very normal for this part of the world and nothing to worry about!

Bikes available to hire for very reasonable price which is a great way to explore the area. Beach and a handful of restaurants nearby or an easy bus or taxi to Puerto Viejo. Very close to Jaguar rescue center which is a must see.

Really glad we booked this place, absolutely loved our stay here! Thanks for your warm hospitality.

Awesome place, lovely friendly people!

I travelled to Costa rica alone nendnof december and looked at many places on booking. Com trip advisor etc.. This place was the best  ever in terms of ambience and price.. When I arrived.. The hotel and grounds were so pretty  as is the surrounding area with so much wildlife too  Secluded beaches.. Greenery and flora.. howler monkeys and sloths.. Not to mention the lovable puppy the great dane.. He won my heart from day one.close enough to town and night life yet far enough away for a peaceful retreat.. Andy and Shania are so friendly and helpful.. True canadian hospitality.. They advised me on good places to see.. Eat.. Drink.. Best ways to get there.. A good kitchen  to cook in if on a budget and I arrived as a guest and cried when I left as I felt like part of the family and the two children.. Shia and Bryn are so well . Mannered and a pleasure to talk to.. Cannot recommend enough.. So beautiful and fairly priced with a good location between viejo and manzanillo.. Wish i could give ten stars.. Totally awesome.. Thanks guys.. Miss you already x

Amazing trip 

My girlfriend Ginny and I with a couple of friends of us stayed at Casa Moabi for 5 nights and everything was something that we'll remember for the rest of our life! We enjoyed every single day at La Casita which is a traditional Caribbean wood house with no wall, a complete deep jump into the nature of this amazing area!
The place is really close to the amazing beach of Playa Chiquita approachable even by walk.
The added value were the owners Shanya and Andy with their beautiful and polite kids which hosted us with care and love helping a lot and giving us even more than we needed!
Try to believe!
Thanks for all,
David and Ginny

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