Wake to howler monkey calls and birdsong in our spacious, solar-powered eco-villa. Villa Bruno is Finca Guarumo's sustainable vacation rental, combining sustainable luxury with authentic Costa Rican wildlife experiences, no park tickets required. We are the ultimate jungle stay and a true farm-to-table vacation.
Villa Bruno is a 54-square-meter solar-powered eco-villa featuring:
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed with mosquito netting, portable fan, garden views
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed with mosquito netting, portable fan, garden views
- Maximum occupancy: 4 guests (perfect for 2 couples or a family of 4)
- Open-concept living and dining area with panoramic windows
- Fully equipped kitchen with induction stove, refrigerator, filtered water
- Spacious covered terrace with dining table, relaxation area and wildlife viewing
- Modern bathroom with a hot water (solar-heated) shower
- Starlink satellite Wi-Fi (suitable for remote work, streaming)
- LED lighting throughout
- Portable fans in every bedroom (no A/C needed: our elevation provides natural cooling)
- Fresh linens and towels provided
- Fully screened windows (bug-free comfort)
- Full-size refrigerator
- 2-burner induction stove, bread roaster
- Coffee maker, kettle
- Cookware, dishes, and utensils
- Fresh herbs from our garden
- Seasonal fruit from our trees (when available)
Villa Bruno's elevated position and proximity to the primary rainforest mean extraordinary wildlife viewing without leaving the property:
- Scarlet macaws (usually in pairs, morning and evening fly-overs)
- Squirrel monkeys (troops of 10-20 individuals)
- White-faced capuchin monkeys
- Chestnut-mandibled toucans
- Fiery-billed aracari
- Coatis
- Howler monkeys (you'll definitely hear them!)
- Carolina (our resident brocket deer)
- Agoutis
- Various hummingbird species
- Mot-mots, trogons, tanagers, and many other avian species
- Tayra (weasel-like carnivores)
- Collared peccaries
- Anteaters
- Tapirs
Best Viewing Times: Dawn (5:00-7:30 AM) and dusk (4:30-6:00 PM)
- Nightly Rate: $99-149 USD (seasonal rates apply)
- Minimum Stay: 1 night
- Maximum Guests: 4 adults
- All utilities (solar power, water)
- Starlink Wi-Fi
- Fresh linens and towels
- Starter kitchen supplies (oil, salt, spices)
- Seasonal fruit from our farm
- Fresh herbs from our garden
- Parking on-site
- Groceries (nearest supermarket in Puerto Jiménez, 6km away)
- Bug spray (though screens keep the villa bug-free)
- Flashlight for night walks
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Rain jacket
- Check-in: 3:00 PM (flexible; just let us know your arrival time)
- Check-out: 11:00 AM (flexible for early flights)
- Self-check-in (keyless entry)
- We live 50 meters uphill and are always available if you need us
- No smoking inside
- No pets (our resident wildlife keeps us busy enough!)
- No parties or events
- Quiet hours: 10 PM - 7 AM (respect jungle rhythms and neighbors)
- Drive: 6-7 hours via Costanera Sur (Route 34)
- Fly: 45-minute flight to Puerto Jiménez (daily SANSA flights)
- Bus: Direct daily buses from San José to Puerto Jiménez
- Distance: 6km (15-minute drive)
- Road Conditions: unpaved road, some rough patches
- Vehicle: Any car works in the dry season; 4x4 recommended during the rainy season
- Transportation: Available from the airport ($15 USD)
- GPS: only use Waze
We can arrange pickup from Puerto Jiménez airport for $15 USD
- Wildlife watching from your terrace
- Hiking our trails through primary and secondary forest
- Stargazing (minimal light pollution)
- Bird photography
- Relaxing on the terrace in a jungle ambiance
- Playa Platanares: Quiet beach, perfect for sunset
- Cabo Matapalo: Surfing, tide pools, wildlife
- Golfo Dulce: Kayaking, dolphin watching
- Corcovado National Park (La Leona entrance): World-renowned biodiversity