Three friends and I (all wildlife enthusiasts!) just returned from a week in Casa Linda and it was just as the other reviewers have said - absolute paradise.

We were excited to see all four species of monkeys regularly (although the titis can be elusive!) and enjoyed a Capuchin raid on our kitchen. Lizards, geckos, iguanas, agoutis, coatimundi, possums, dolphins, pelicans, hawks, kites, bats, macaws...the list is massive.

The house itself was perfect for our needs. We each had our own room, with a couple of shelves for clothing and some hangers. The bed was comfortable, and the fan was enough to keep us cool enough while sleeping. The bathroom facilities were great. We only ever closed the window slats when we left the house for a long period of time - the breeze kept the house relatively cool and it felt almost as though we were sleeping outside. The kitchen had all the conveniences we needed. The fridge kept everything very cold and we barbecued a few times. There were electrical outlets, but not as many as one might have at home - bring an extension cord if you need to plug something in beside your bed.

There are all kinds of places to hike/walk for people of all fitness levels. We found ourselves stopping constantly to look at creatures we spotted along the way (we also had cricks in our necks from looking up in the trees so much!).

The beach was lovely! I swam every morning as the sun was rising (spectacular sunrises!) and we swam at night as well. The water is incredibly warm. I would suggest bringing water shoes as it is a bit rocky. At high tide it's lovely and deep just a few feet from the beach, but at low tide there's a bit of wading out as one might expect. I loved watching the pelicans and macaws and the locals fishing as I bobbed on the waves. There is plenty of sand and lots of shade. It is a public beach, so during the day there are often a few people around. First thing in the morning it was usually just me and maybe a kayaker or fisherman.

I didn't kayak, but there were plenty available and I saw several other guests enjoying them. We had fun with the boogie boards, and the beach chairs were comfortable. Kirk designed and built them himself!

Lyn and Kirk were our neighbours in Casa Bambu for most of the time, and they were simply lovely. If we needed anything at all, they were right on top of it. They organized our taxis and excursions which went smoothly (the boat tour with Josh is an absolute must!). The information Lyn sent us ahead of time was invaluable - packing lists, shopping lists, you name it!

Our travel plans went smoothly. We flew Sansa from San Jose and Lyn had a taxi waiting for us at the airport to take us to the produce market, grocery store, and ice store (Chon drove us most of the time - we loved him!). The drive to Casa Bambu is pretty rough - we saw quite a few 4-wheel drives get stuck coming out of the creeks - but our taxis didn't have any trouble.

None of us could think of anything negative that is worth mentioning in a review.

All in all, I can't say enough wonderful things about Casa Bambu and the Osa in general. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

We spent four nights in Casa Sonrisa recently, and it wasn't nearly enough time. The house was great, the beaches beautiful, and the wildlife spectacular! We really enjoyed the tranquility of the area and the simplicity of living "off the grid" if only for a few days. If you want TV and air conditioning on your vacation, this place (and the Osa in general) isn't for you. But if you want a chance to stay in the most beautiful and wild part of Costa Rica, in a house that really lets you feel like you're in the wilderness (while still having most of the comforts of home), then come to Casa Bambu. We certainly plan to come back. (P.S. Parque Nacional Corocovado is amazing, but the wildlife is just as good around the houses of Casa Bambu!)

We stayed in Casa Linda in December, 2012. Great house. The view was amazing. The reviews written are true of everything we experienced. We saw 4 different kinds of monkeys, macaws, a Toucan, an owl, and lots of other birds; we saw a whale while deep sea fishing; went on a wonderful hike with William and enjoyed 2 meals cooked by the girls. We walked to the local outdoor bar/restaurant and enjoyed the camaraderie among the locals. We went to a delightful restaurant for lunch "just up the hill". We swam in what was like our own private beach. But the most amazing part of the stay was just relaxing and enjoying the wonderful bamboo house and the view from our porch. Lyn, Kirk and the staff are most helpful. It was a trip of a life time and we hope to go back some day!!!

My family and I Visited this amazing place in early July and it was my favourite trip I have ever had.The jungle ended right next to the beach so you had the most amazing wildlife if you looked out the window you could see 4 types of monkey just swinging in the trees.The hospitality was great with Lin being very helpful and friendly and we had many long amazing walks with William (with William we saw scarlet macaws,toucans,sloths,parrots,spider,howler,squirrel,White faced monkeys).If you are looking for the most amazing family break this is the place for you!