ID 26: 2 BD/2 BA Private Jungle Chalet in a Gated Community Near Hone Creek
Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Talamanca, Limón, Costa Rica
Basic Listing Information
- Price:
- $185,000
- Listing ID:
- RS2600574
- Property Type:
- House
- Listing Type:
- Residential Sale
- Status:
- Active
- Images:
- 28
- Beds/Baths:
- 2/2
- Location Type:
- Countryside, Mountain
- View Type:
- Garden View, Mountain View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size:
- 2,058.00 m² (22,152.04 sq ft)
Listing Images
Hidden within a private gated community near Hone Creek, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom jungle chalet offers a rare opportunity to live surrounded by nature without sacrificing convenience. Set across two titled lots totaling 2,058 sqm, the property enjoys canopy-level forest views, abundant wildlife, and complete privacy. The home features beautiful hardwood finishes, fiber optic internet, and a flexible layout suited for full time living or a tropical retreat. A second buildable lot is included, offering future development potential, added privacy, or investment value. Community amenities include 24 hour security, maintained roads and water infrastructure, landscaping services, and private hiking trails, all within easy reach of Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, and the everyday conveniences of Hone Creek.
See what the agent says about this listing (original title and description):
2 BD/2 BA Private Jungle Chalet in a Gated Community Near Hone Creek
Hidden within a private gated community near Hone Creek, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom jungle chalet offers a rare opportunity to live surrounded by nature without sacrificing convenience. Set across two titled lots totaling 2,058 sqm, the property enjoys canopy-level forest views, abundant wildlife, and complete privacy. The home features beautiful hardwood finishes, fiber optic internet, and a flexible layout suited for full time living or a tropical retreat. A second buildable lot is included, offering future development potential, added privacy, or investment value. Community amenities include 24 hour security, maintained roads and water infrastructure, landscaping services, and private hiking trails, all within easy reach of Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, and the everyday conveniences of Hone Creek.
Long Description
Hidden within one of the South Caribbean's most secluded residential communities, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom chalet-style home offers a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly difficult to find: complete immersion in nature without sacrificing convenience, security, or modern infrastructure. For buyers seeking a jungle home for sale in Hone Creek, this property delivers a rare combination of privacy, community support, and connection to the surrounding landscape. Positioned on a combined 2,058 sqm across two titled lots, this property sits within a private gated community near Hone Creek and is surrounded by protected jungle in every direction. The elevated setting places you at canopy level, where views extend across the forest and the sounds of nature replace the distractions of daily life. From the home's terraces and living spaces, howler monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, capuchins, and countless other species are frequent visitors, making wildlife observation an everyday part of life and creating the feeling of living amongst the treetops rather than simply beside them. The home itself is warm, functional, and thoughtfully designed. The main living areas occupy the first floor alongside a guest bedroom, full bathroom, and office space, while the spacious primary suite occupies the upper level. Elevated above the surrounding forest, the second floor terrace provides a front-row seat to the ever-changing rhythms of the jungle. Constructed with beautiful hardwood finishes throughout, the residence embraces a style that feels authentic to its surroundings while remaining practical for full time living. Fiber optic internet provides reliable connectivity for remote work, while the property's unique two-lot configuration creates opportunities beyond the home itself. The residence and carport are situated on a 1,279 sqm titled lot, while a second titled lot of 878 sqm is included in the sale and currently functions as an extension of the property's landscaped grounds. This additional parcel provides valuable flexibility, whether maintained as extra garden space and privacy buffer, developed with a guest casita or second home, or held as a separate asset for future resale. What truly distinguishes this property is the community itself. Residents enjoy 24 hour gated security, maintained roads, community water infrastructure, landscaping services, and access to private hiking trails that wind deep into the surrounding mountains. The result is a unique balance between independence and convenience, allowing homeowners to enjoy the benefits of living in the jungle without assuming the full burden of maintaining it. Despite the sense of isolation, essential services remain surprisingly close. Grocery stores, restaurants, medical services, fuel stations, schools, and hardware suppliers can all be reached within approximately 10 minutes in Hone Creek. The beaches, restaurants, and vibrant lifestyle of both Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita are accessible within a 15 to 20 minute drive. This is not a property designed for someone seeking a busy neighborhood or walkable urban environment. It is a home for those who value privacy, tranquility, wildlife, and the experience of feeling genuinely connected to the surrounding landscape. Few properties combine two titled lots, gated community infrastructure, private hiking trails, and complete natural immersion in the way this one does, creating an opportunity that is increasingly difficult to replicate along the South Caribbean coast.
- Details
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Roof Type: Metal Number of Bedrooms: 2 Number of Full Bathrooms: 2 Number of Stories: 2 Total Living Area: 136.00 m² (1,463.89 sq ft) Total Area under Roof: 136.00 m² (1,463.89 sq ft) Total Lot Size: 2,058.00 m² (22,152.04 sq ft) Floor Type: Wood Construction Status: Completed Construction Type: Wood Year Built: 2011 Appliances Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washing Machine Air Condition Type: Multiple Wall Units Furnished Type: Fully Pool: No Jacuzzi: No Parking Type: Detached Carport Number of Parking Spaces: 2 Telephone: No Internet: No Television: No BBQ: No - Geography
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Location: Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Talamanca, Limón, Costa Rica Country: Costa Rica State: Limón County: Talamanca District: Cahuita City/Town: Puerto Viejo Zip Code: 70403 Location Type: Countryside, Mountain Geographic Type: Rain Forest View Type: Garden View, Mountain View, Wooded View Precipitation: Seasonal Average Temperature: 30 °C (86 °F) - Features
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Interior Features Included: Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Natural Wood Finishing, Vaulted Ceilings, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Water Heater Exterior Features Included: Balcony, Covered Patio, Outside Seating-Area, Tile Walkway, Washer/Dryer Hookup Amenities Included: Lawn Service, Security, Water, Other Amenities Included Comment: Road Maintenance, Private Hiking Trails Community Features: Security Security Features: 24 Hour Security, Gated Community - Infrastructure
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Street Access Type: Unpaved Road Type of Water: Water Tank, Other Type of Sewer: Septic Type of Internet: Other Type of Television: Satellite Television Type of Electricity: Public Distance to Telephone: 1.50 km (0.93 mi) - Financial/Legal
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Price per Air-Conditionable Living Area: $1,360.29/m2 ($126.38/sqft) Price per Total Area Under Roof: $1,360.29/m2 ($126.38/sqft) Price per Square Meter: $89.89/m2 ($8.35/sqft) List Price: $185,000 Association Fee Amount (Annual): $3,600 Ownership Type: Fee Simple
