Playa Chiquita · Puerto Viejo · Costa Rica
Wake to the
Caribbean.
Past the Caribbean vibe of Puerto Viejo, near the jungle beach of Playa Chiquita, lies the Caribbean Courtyard Villa — five pavilions woven together by shaded pergolas, open to birdsong, distant waves, and the quiet luxury of being surrounded by life. Immerse yourself by clicking on the sound buttons on the right.
Three entry points
Choose your path in.
01
The Villa
Five pavilions, a central courtyard, a saltwater pool. Architecture by Studio Saxe.
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The Experience
Toucans at dawn, howler monkeys at dusk, a sky of fireflies. The jungle is the architecture's second skin.
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The Place
Playa Chiquita at 900 metres. Reefs, rivers, Puerto Viejo. Where the rainforest reaches the sea.
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Published Architecture
A house woven by Studio Saxe.
Five pavilions. A modular triangular grammar. Deep overhangs, passive cooling, rainwater harvest, solar generation, a saltwater pool.
Perfect for families traveling together, small retreats and creative residencies, design-conscious travelers, groups of friends, private chef dinners and slow celebrations.
The Caribbean Courtyard Villa has been published internationally as a model for tropical, ecological living.
A day at Caribbean Courtyard
Morning birdsong to a sky of stars.
06:00
Morning
Wake to oropendolas. Coffee on the terrace. A barefoot walk down a shaded path to Playa Chiquita.
12:00
Midday
The saltwater pool. A reading nook in dappled shade. Lunch at GypSea, ten minutes by bike.
15:00
Afternoon
Snorkel at Punta Uva. Visit the Jaguar Rescue Center. Kayak the Manzanillo lagoon.
17:00
Dusk
The sky over Playa Chiquita catches fire. Palms turn to silhouettes, the tide pulls back, and the whole coast slows to watch. Walk barefoot to the water's edge, a cold cerveza in hand, as the Caribbean hums down to a whisper.
19:00
Evening
Private chef beneath the pergola. Candles, twelve chairs, the projector for a late film.
22:00
Night
The symphony begins. Frogs, crickets, distant waves. Above the pavilions, more stars than you remember.
Fragments
The villa, in glimpses.
Guest voices
"This was the best Airbnb experience that I have EVER had. Everything was done with a professionalism that is hard to find in Central America. The house was significantly better than the pictures — and those pictures were amazing."
"Extremely stylish, in the middle of the jungle. Parrots and toucans live in the trees above the villa. The combined living and dining area with its perfectly equipped kitchen is the centerpiece. EXCELLENT."
"Staying at the house felt like part of the vacation. Our one week featured toucans, parrots, and a couple of sloth and monkey pass-throughs. Very peaceful and private."
"The perfect accommodation for our two families. The wildlife viewing and listening right from the villas was incredible. The location was perfectly outside the busyness of town — and we're already dreaming of when we can visit again."
"A sublime stay in this quiet accommodation, surrounded by incredible wildlife and very well located for all activities. Beautiful, comfortable, spacious — a true haven of peace."
"An amazing villa hidden in paradise. I love the layout, with each quarters arranged around the pool. Perfect for a group to enjoy their stay. I'm so glad I found this gem."
"The photos don't do this place justice. It truly is SPECTACULAR. I held a retreat here for my friends and it was absolutely perfect. The overall space will blow you away."
"The place was even better than the pictures — and the pictures were incredible. The pool is incredible, the rooms were fantastic, and the outdoor showers were better than I expected."
"Beautiful villa — stunning pool and social areas, beautifully appointed bedrooms. We were five couples and it was perfect. We particularly enjoyed the birds and the sloths we saw around the gardens."
"If I could give the hosts and the villa more than five stars, I would. The place was gorgeous and perfect for our large group. Even better than the pictures."
"Each room is a separate bedroom with great views of the jungle. The social area was great to cook breakfast, make smoothies, even watch a movie on the projector. The house is tucked away on a little road — private and beautiful."
"Loved that it was in the jungle — lots of wildlife visited and it was very entertaining. The home is amazing: so much room, yet you have your own space. So open, yet so secluded."
"Everything about this villa is magnificent — the pool, outdoor showers, common kitchen, individual bedrooms, and the hosts themselves. No request was ever too much trouble. I couldn't recommend it enough."
"Staying at this villa in Costa Rica was truly a magical experience. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking views, lush surroundings, and the peaceful energy of the space."
"We'd seen pictures of the place before and were already loving it, but when we finally got there at sunset it was even more magical and breathtaking. If we could give 7 stars we would."
"A dream yoga retreat experience. Every detail — from the views to the atmosphere — created the perfect space to relax, recharge, and connect."
"As a chef, I've cooked in many kitchens around the world, but this house in Playa Chiquita truly stands out as one of the most thoughtfully equipped and inspiring spaces I've had the pleasure of working in."
"Best villa stay ever! So clean, so chic, perfect size and set up. The managers were amazing and so helpful. Truly such a gorgeous stay and space."
"Amazing. The AC in the casitas works great and the property is beautiful. It was so nice to have such a private retreat in our own tropical paradise. Giuly and Guillermo were fantastic."
"Recommended by friends who are frequent travellers to Costa Rica, we stayed in this unbelievable house during our Thanksgiving week. It was our most memorable holiday in our lives."
"If I could give 10 stars I would! This home is absolutely gorgeous — pictures do not do it justice. We stayed for a week with a party of 10 and Giuly was an amazing host."
"A truly remarkable, magical place, empathetic to the environment, and a source of many fascinating experiences for us. Only a few minutes' walk from a pristine, secluded beach."
"Great location, superb reactivity from the managers. A perfect place to truly enjoy the Caribbean side of Costa Rica."
Talamanca · South Caribbean
Where the jungle reaches the sea.
Talamanca is one of the last places on earth where rainforest meets oceanfront.
Playa Chiquita, your nearest beach, is 900 meters down a shaded jungle path.
Arrive
Choose your path to the courtyard.
Book directly through Utopia Caribe, or any of the partners below.