CIELOMAR.ITS WILD! SEA VISTA LODGE AND PRIVATE PRESERVE

 
 
 
Limon lodge rental - Stunning Oceanview Pool,shaded by ancient rainforest giants
Stunning Oceanview Pool,shaded by ancient rainforest giants
 
Limon lodge rental - Stunning Oceanview Pool,shaded by ancient rainforest giants

Stunning Oceanview Pool,shaded by ancient rainforest giants

Cabana at the pool features a wet bar and large picnic table

Cabana at the pool features a wet bar and large picnic table

High on the COOL breezy ridge above Play Chiquita sits our sweet home

High on the COOL breezy ridge above Play Chiquita sits our sweet home

Family room. Wood floors and handpainted murals bring the outside in

Family room. Wood floors and handpainted murals bring the outside in

Full kitchen features custom hardwood

Full kitchen features custom hardwood

Master suite has king bed,nice oceanview porch, and a bathroom with a view

Master suite has king bed,nice oceanview porch, and a bathroom with a view

Master bath has an impressive view

Master bath has an impressive view

Rear vistas into our private preserve are magical..clouds are born here

Rear vistas into our private preserve are magical..clouds are born here

kitchen

kitchen

Main floor bedroom has a double and a single bed

Main floor bedroom has a double and a single bed

Beautiful spiral staircase of native hardwoods leads to the canopy room

Beautiful spiral staircase of native hardwoods leads to the canopy room

jungle room upstairs

jungle room upstairs

playa stroll

playa stroll

Green Anole at Cielomar

Green Anole at Cielomar

guan at pool sunrise

guan at pool sunrise

3- toed sloth and chestnut mandibled toucans- in guarumo tree at the house

3- toed sloth and chestnut mandibled toucans- in guarumo tree at the house

Capuchin (white-faced) monkey in the yard

Capuchin (white-faced) monkey in the yard

Howler monkeys feeding on new Laurel leaves in front of the house

Howler monkeys feeding on new Laurel leaves in front of the house

Amazing animal encounters abound!

Amazing animal encounters abound!

Baby leatherback running for water Playa Chiquita

Baby leatherback running for water Playa Chiquita

crazy colored frog

crazy colored frog

private deck off master suite

private deck off master suite

Per night (USD) $150 - $250
Per week $1,340 - $1,645
Per month $5,000 - $6,400
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps9
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Limon vacation lodge rental
Lodge, 3 plus Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 7-9)

CieloMar.. a wild enchanted rainforest

Eden overlooking Punta Uva and Playa Chiquita. We guarantee an awesome wild adventure!

Cielomar features a lovely oceanview pool with wetbar,andits own rainforest preserve,with private trails through the canyons of the endangered lowland forest.

We are located easy walking distance to lovely secluded beaches and,several excellent restaurants, as well as an excellent grocery store and fun nightlife.

Playa Chiquita path is at the bottom of our hill and the world famous beach at Punta Uva is about a mile walk along the shorebeyond Playa Chiquita. Cocles surf beach is a short walk the other way.

The lodge itself is colorful and bright,with handpainted murals,magnificent spiral staricase leading to the jungle room..a bedroom and wildlife viewing room up in the canopy. Awesome ocean views and cool breezes enchant and seduce lucky guests from every level of the three story lodge.

The main floor is living room,kitchen ,a queen bedroom,ocean view covered porch with sleeping cubby

The large gracious main bath is to the left and the main floor queen suite sits behind it, with a separate access directly from the bedroom to the bath. The suite also has an extra twin bed.

The kitchen is fully equipped and open to living area for family gatherings. Stepout and see the grandview on the main floor covered porch

At the far end, the staircase down to the master suite drops from the deck.

Large and sexy downstairs master suite with king bed, private covered deck with jungle and ocean vistas, ocean view bathroom with elegant stone surround shower and glass ocean view shower wall..

Find yourself in the canopy with the monkeys!!.. great wildlife watching - bring your binoculars or use our spotting scope to take advantage of world class birding, and a chance to observe jungle fauna including three kinds of monkeys, toucans and parrots,macaws, sloths, agoutis, iguanas, coati mundis, tayras, and other tropical species from the house.

Behind Cielo Mar is a canyon where magic happens and clouds are born.....we call it

THE LOST WORLD PRESERVE

Explore the lowland rainforest on our extensive cleared trails and rest at the secret hidden rancho. Magical jungle vistas,creeks and old growth forest delight. Huge bromeliads cling to the heights and trees and vines flower and paint the hillsides. Endangered hardwoods big as a house hold up the sky.

The wildlife viewing is spectacular. Virtually every species found in the region is represented in my preserve and the neighboring private preserves. Its like a private wildlife park.

A stay at CieloMar is truly enchanting. It will be a once in a lifetime adventure and our honor to have you share this sweet slice of heaven with us for a time...!

If renting a car in Costa Rica to get here rent a FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. My hill is steep and slick if rainy. The rest of the country is also steep and slick when rainy. It may cost a few extra dollars but will provide you with access to many places(including a lot of the parks) you could not easily get to otherwise.

Keywords: Ocean view Lodge with private preserve,walking distance to beaches.

I am located on a breezy cool ridge with one of the finest ocean views you'll ever rest your eyes on

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About Kerry McCracken

Howdy! I am Kerry McCracken.Welcome to Cielomar.

Mi Casa Es Su Casa!!

I hope you find your stay here magical and enchanting and you carry home a memory of a lifetime.

Heres a little about me.

I am a native of Arizona,where I still live and work.

I have been a Real Estate Broker in Arizona for many years, selling primarily ranches and land.

I am now working on building alternative,sustainable ling projects and still occasionally selling property.

I am working on a desert paradise here in Arizona trying to make it 100% solar and completely sustainable.As this project takes much time I am rarely down at Cielomar but am always enthralled when I get to stay there... and am grateful to share the magical experience I find CieloMar and the Lost World Preserve to be with you..

The rents support the preservation of the property

.My real purpose has been to save as much critical habitat there as possible.

Who doesn't like monkeys??Develpoment has crowded out their space and it is imperative that some of us care enough to preserve,as most lands there are private.The stewardship of this rare forest has been an experiment in private conservation for me.

And to all those who have helped build and maintain the preserve my thanks go out to them.!!!

Blessings Kerry

Kerry McCracken purchased this lodge in 2007
Why Kerry McCracken chose Limon

Cielomar is the rarest and most spectacular wildlife watching retreat I have seen over many years in Costa Rica. It is a delight for animal lovers,and birders throughout the world.

We are walking distance to the beaches yet worlds away in our secluded mountaintop lodge..A trip to town is fast and easy, with all local attractions readily available.

Then come home to Cielomar and retreat to complete seclusion above the beach community.Come.gaze at the Caribbean ,birdwatch from the pool and hike through th last ancient primary forests.s..

What makes this lodge unique

Most enchanting ocean view on the Caribe.

cool breezes on our ridge make us five degrees cooler then the beach below!!! Overlooking the canyons of our preserve, you will find our wildlife viewing is as fine as the national parks,without the crowd.

Birdwatch from the scope inthe upstairs jungle room at the house, see monkeys play by the pool., or venture into the jungle on our cleared paths to see the shyer denizens of the rianforest.

We are still close to the beach..1/2 mile and not far from town,yet we are secluded in our own jungle world.

The cool pool could not be prettier or more refreshing and the house is full of artsy splashes and whimsical touches The views of the ocean and the canyons amaze and inspire the imagination.

You will be forever enchanted!

Limon lodge rental - Stunning Oceanview Pool,shaded by ancient rainforest giants

Stunning Oceanview Pool,shaded by ancient rainforest giants

Cabana at the pool features a wet bar and large picnic table

Cabana at the pool features a wet bar and large picnic table

High on the COOL breezy ridge above Play Chiquita sits our sweet home

High on the COOL breezy ridge above Play Chiquita sits our sweet home

Family room. Wood floors and handpainted murals bring the outside in

Family room. Wood floors and handpainted murals bring the outside in

Full kitchen features custom hardwood

Full kitchen features custom hardwood

Master suite has king bed,nice oceanview porch, and a bathroom with a view

Master suite has king bed,nice oceanview porch, and a bathroom with a view

Master bath has an impressive view

Master bath has an impressive view

Rear vistas into our private preserve are magical..clouds are born here

Rear vistas into our private preserve are magical..clouds are born here

kitchen

kitchen

Main floor bedroom has a double and a single bed

Main floor bedroom has a double and a single bed

Beautiful spiral staircase of native hardwoods leads to the canopy room

Beautiful spiral staircase of native hardwoods leads to the canopy room

jungle room upstairs

jungle room upstairs

playa stroll

playa stroll

Green Anole at Cielomar

Green Anole at Cielomar

guan at pool sunrise

guan at pool sunrise

3- toed sloth and chestnut mandibled toucans- in guarumo tree at the house

3- toed sloth and chestnut mandibled toucans- in guarumo tree at the house

Capuchin (white-faced) monkey in the yard

Capuchin (white-faced) monkey in the yard

Howler monkeys feeding on new Laurel leaves in front of the house

Howler monkeys feeding on new Laurel leaves in front of the house

Amazing animal encounters abound!

Amazing animal encounters abound!

Baby leatherback running for water Playa Chiquita

Baby leatherback running for water Playa Chiquita

crazy colored frog

crazy colored frog

private deck off master suite

private deck off master suite

Nearest Airport : San Jose at 140 Miles
Nearest Beach : Playa Chiquita at 1 Miles
Car: recommended

Canyon preserve with maintained jungle trails provides full access to birders and other wildlife watchers. The main trails lead thru primary and secondary forests of hardwoods and softwoods,featuring incredible displays of buttress roots, vines, bromeliads, and and various native palms, including 'walking' (Chonta) palms.,with a rest stop at our traditional Rancho. An alternate trail follows the creeks born on the property down to the Quebrada Tempisque which passes thru the property. This is one of the rare places in the area you can actually walk the jungle and see the magical tropical world unfold around you.

Our upstairs viewing room has a scope and an incredible 360 view of the surrounding rainforest.

The pool is a great place to watch toucans,sloths and monkeys and agoutis pass through the yard daily.

Our lodge is located on a breezy hill about half mile above the beach, and is cooled by breezes off the Talamanca Range and the Caribbean. On a clear day you can see high mountains of Panama through the canyon.

The house is eclectic and artistic with hardwood floors and spiral staircase to view room above.

. Downstairs master suite is sexy and seductive king suite with private decks and seaview stone faced shower.

Main floor has queen suite and upstairs has open air double bed with mosquito net surround..

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Rental Rates for this vacation lodge rental in Limon, Costa Rica

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$250
$250
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
$1,645
$5,800
2 nights
 
 
High Season
Nov 20 - Apr 30
$250
$250
Thu, Sat, Sun
$1,610
$6,200
2 nights
 
 
Low Season
May 1 - Jun 14
$200
$200
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
$1,340
$5,000
2 nights
 
 
High Season
Jun 15 - Aug 30
$250
$250
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
$1,645
$6,400
2 nights
 
 
Low Season
Sep 1 - Nov 19
$200
$200
Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
$1,340
$5,000
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee $0
BASIC RATES ARE FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE. ADDITIONAL GUESTS
(UP TO 9) ADD $25/ nt or $150/wk.
CHILDREN UNDER 10 STAY FREE
HOLIDAY RATES: (CHRISTMAS/SEMANA SANTA):
Dec. 22 - Jan 2: $300/nt. $2000/wk
March 24- Mar 31: $300/nt $2000/wk

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation lodge rental in Limon, Costa Rica

Property Type:
  • lodge
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Beach View ...
    overlooks whole caribe
  • Mountain View ...
    Awesome jungle views including the mountains of Panama on a clear day
  • Ocean View ...
    Most expansive views of the Caribbean in the area
  • Water View ...
    Best views of the Caribbean in the area!
General:
  • Parking Off Street
  • Broadband Access ...
    Modems available thru local property manager for $5/ day, will connect your laptop.
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen ...
    Complete kitchen including 6 burner stove / oven, microwave, refrigerator, blender, toaster coffee grinder, coffee maker, and pots and pans for cooking
Dining:
  • Dining Area
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
  • 2
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • King size beds (1), Double Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (2)
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Video Library
  • Stereo
Outside:
  • Deck / Patio
  • Lanai / Gazebo
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Balcony
Suitability:
  • smoking allowed
  • Alternative Lifestyle
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool
Attractions:
  • zoo
  • restaurants
  • health/beauty spa
  • arboretum
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • marina
  • Clothing Optional/Nude Sunbathing Nearby
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • eco tourism
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • boating
  • sight seeing
  • shelling
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • whitewater rafting
  • rafting
  • snorkeling
  • surf fishing
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • surfing
  • deepsea fishing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • swimming
  • snorkeling/diving

Reviews for this vacation lodge rental in Limon, Costa Rica

Cielomar.Its Wild! Sea Vista Lodge and Private Preserve
average rating of 4.903226 based on 31 reviews
business
Cielomar.Its Wild! Sea Vista Lodge and Private Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152417vb
+1 928 699 9129
Punta Uva Limon
5

Family Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 29, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
A wonderful house. We enjoyed the amazing views and the cooler air on the hill. The pool was refreshing, surrounded by wildlife and a unforgettable ocean view. The house was very spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed jungle walks right from the house, lounging by the pool, and watching the sloths, monkeys and toucans in the property.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
business
Cielomar.Its Wild! Sea Vista Lodge and Private Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152417vb
+1 928 699 9129
Punta Uva Limon
3

As Advertised But...

  • 3 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 15, 2013
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
First and foremost. We enjoyed it and had a good family time. There are some things that are not quite as advertised or in need of maintenance that you may want to be aware of.

Bedrooms: It is advertised as 3 bedrooms BUT only one of those is fully enclosed. The master is in the basement, down a staircase from the front porch as advertised but it has a curtain that acts as a "door". This wasn't a problem until the last night we stayed when some type of beetle got into bed with my wife and I. The 3rd bedroom is either the open air front porch or the open air top level. Both have a bed (even some mosquito netting) but does that make them bedrooms?

The main floor bedroom is advertised as having "an extra twin bed". It does not. This might have been the bed that was on the front porch but I don't know.

Pool and Walkway: It is advertised with a pool area that is "romantically lit at night for evening entertainment or swimming" but the walkway lights no longer work. Nor does the light in the pool work. We didn't walk there at night in the dark to see how romantic it could have been.

The kitchen is very functional. The main floor is quite nice. There is a TV with a DVD and some movies but the TV doesn't work in color any more. This was OK. We didn't watch TV. We spent every night playing cards at the kitchen table. Great family time trying to identify the bugs and killing "bullet" ants that would join us.

Mornings were wonderful. Wake up to howler monkeys or toucans, grab a cup of coffee from the french press (the carafe for the coffee maker is broken) and head upstairs to watch the toucans, parrots, and occasional monkey troupe.

Days were spent on the beaches, touring the area (Jeff gave great directions to the "coffee lady" and a waterfall or shopping in nearby Puerto Viejo.

Overall - a nice area and a nice house in need of some repairs but still a nice family vacation.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: We are truly sorry this person,did not appreciate Cielomar for it's strengths, and chose instead to concentrate on a few small annoyances. This person's family was treated to a guided hike in the jungle preserve, free,by our caretaker and he does not even mention that!. We do our best to accommodate our guests and respond to any needs they might have. The pool and walkway lights are fixable, and since being brought to our attention have been repaired... the carafe for the coffe pot had broken just before this person arrived, so he was forced to choose between 3 or 4 other ways to make coffee.
Please, if you come to Cielomar come with an open mind and a reasonable attitude! You won't be sorry you did!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Cielomar.Its Wild! Sea Vista Lodge and Private Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152417vb
+1 928 699 9129
Punta Uva Limon
Flagstaff, AZ
5

a month at Ciel Mar

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 22, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
How fortunate was I to stay at Cielo Mar for a month! I had a wonderful working holiday - morning walks to the beach, writing in the canopy room, afternoon swims in the glorious pool, jungle walks with Jeff. We hung out with the howler monkeys, watched the sloth in the nearby tree, delighted with the toucans and parrots. Cielo Mar is truly a bucket list destination.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Cielomar.Its Wild! Sea Vista Lodge and Private Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152417vb
+1 928 699 9129
Punta Uva Limon
United States
5

Truly Amazing!!!!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 1, 2012
  • Stayed: Feb 2012
(My Review below was supposed to be 5 stars!!!)
My husband and I along with our best friends stayed at Cielomar Lodge in February, it was such an amazing place. Jeff, the owner was awesome, he is so knowledgeable about the surrounding jungle, and even took the time to take us on jungle hikes. The house was absolutely beautiful, we loved the open air room as well as the pool overlooking the jungle and ocean. Bruce the caretaker was great too. He provided us with fresh fruit each day and made sure we didn't miss the sloth and monkeys. The house's proximity to surrounding grocery markets and beach is perfect, just secluded enough to enjoy the beautiful jungle but close enough to "run" into town. The four of us loved our time at Cielomar Lodge and cannot wait to return! Thank you Jeff for providing such a retreat!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Cielomar.Its Wild! Sea Vista Lodge and Private Preserve
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p152417vb
+1 928 699 9129
Punta Uva Limon
San Rafael, Ca
5

A Nature's Paradise

A Nature's Paradise
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 17, 2012
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
What a great find this was. Both my wife and I are into nature and wildlife and for that, this place was positively perfect. The top floor is open on all sides with amazing 360 views of the jungle (this is where we spent most of our time). You even have a nice view of the ocean. You’ll want to bring a good set of binoculars to take advantage of the many birds in the area. We saw both Chestnut Mandibled toucans and Keel Billed toucans on a regular basis. Other birds we saw, to name a few, included Aracari, a White Hawk, Laughing Falcons, and Oropendolas. Jeff provides a spotting scope for really zooming in on the wildlife. We also saw several sloths. One of the things that makes this property unique is that it comes with its own trails. It’s a very large property and trails snake throughout it taking you along a river, through mature jungle, and up to a high point that provides a really nice view of the surrounding jungle. Jeff was gracious enough to take us out on a tour of the different trails our second day there.

I should mention that even though this property is tucked back in the jungle, you are a very short walk or drive to the ocean. We found the beaches down in Manzinillo, which is a short drive south, to be some of the prettiest we have seen anywhere. The property has a saltwater pool that we used on a regular basis to cool off after hiking. Both Jeff and his caretaker Bruce are a pleasure to talk to and are good hosts. This place truly is unique and I highly recommend it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
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