Osa Nova
Costa Rica Co-Living & Co-Working on the Wild Osa Peninsula of Southern Puntarenas, and the Aromatic Coffee Hills of Atenas, Alajuela.
Live and work surrounded by a 4-acre tropical, park-like setting with glorious mother nature, modern comforts and vibrant community living in the funky village of Puerto Jimenez only a one minute walk from the regional airport, or try some of our other cool properties scattered around.
Only Weekly and Monthly Stays.
Not All Dates are Available.
Enquire About Your Desired Property and Dates.
Experience the perfect blend of nature, comfort, and community at our Osa Nova Co-living & Co-Working Properties.
These listed conveniences are for the first three Puerto Jimenez Properties. Other locations offer different services.
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Escape to Paradise, in a bilingual and tropical environment on the Osa Peninsula of southern Costa Rica
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Ideal for Digital Nomads, Content Creators, Photogaphers, Biologists & Nature Lovers!
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We ONLY offer Weekly and Monthly Rentals
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Laundromat and Convenience Store right across the street, Airport (100m), Beach & Town Center (350m) — All Just Steps Away
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Wildlife Visitors: 90+ bird species, 4 monkey species, many other mammals, reptiles & amphibians
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7 freshwater ponds & 1 natural bathing pool — NO CHEMICALS ADDED
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Large lit parking lot
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Bicycle rentals onsite
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We're looking for a few volunteers, are you interested, if so, write us with your skill set!
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Onsite bar, coworking spaces, weekly cleaning & concierge services included
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Onsite Local Activity Center & Book Exchange
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Dorm, Rancho, 7 private rooms, a studio apartment, 2 private cabins, a 2-bedroom apartment and a Deluxe Villa to choose from, all with AC and Hot Water Showers.
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BONUS FREE 300MB Fiber Optic WiFi
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Prices starting at $100 weekly or $295 monthly in a dorm.
The Villa has an extraordinary sense of oneness with the environment. The building so smoothly blends into its surroundings that it's sometimes difficult to define if one is inside or outside the house.
It offers air conditioning in all the bedrooms, original artwork from Central and South America, 2 well-equipped kitchens, an indoor and outdoor lounge, hand-painted murals throughout, gardens & sitting areas, and an outdoor tropical shower where the monkeys can sometimes be right on top of you, as well as a roof deck for morning coffee or late-night star gazing.
It can accommodate up to 13 guests in 4 bedrooms, a King Suite with one king bed and bunk beds, a Queen Suite with one queen bed and a single bed, 2 Standard Bedrooms each with one double bed, and two sofa beds in the interior living room.
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Garden Views
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King Suite
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Great Room
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Queen Suite
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Two Double Rooms
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3.5 Bathrooms
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Roof-Top Deck
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Garden Shower
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Full Size Kitchen and a secondary kitchenette
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Room Configurations are flexible
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An extremely comfortable and private, seventy-five square meter, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment that's ideal for both long and short-term stays. Each bedroom has a private entry, with a double-locked door, AC, overhead fan, a double bed, a safe, and shelves for personal use.
This 2-berdoom apartment offers original artwork mostly from central and South America, a well-equipped kitchen with an eating bar, a living room, and a private bathroom. A 1/2-bathroom is adjacent in the hallway for when you are using the outdoor lounge. 2 Sofa beds can accommodate an additional two guests.
Guests have free access to a large outdoor lounge with a beautiful tropical hardwood ceiling overlooking a private garden where monkeys and sloths pass by using the giant bamboo planting in the center of the garden as their natural bridge. It's a wonderful place to enjoy a refreshing outdoor garden shower. And finally, don't forget to visit the rooftop deck and get up close to some of the local fauna. Enjoy morning coffee or nighttime star gazing, either is perfect!
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Garden View
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Shared Great Room
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Two Double-Bed Rooms
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Shared Roof-Top Deck
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Shared Garden Shower
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Full Size Kitchen
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Room Configurations are flexible
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Our largest and most luxurious room with hand-crafted wooden furniture, a King Size bed and one set of bunk beds, a large ensuite, a large and well equipped kitchenette, hot water shower, AC, a private garden porch, WIFI in the room, and a big glasswriting desk. Guests receive free access to a shared great lounge with 20-foot high hardwood ceiling looking out to a garden with bamboo and a garden shower, as well as a rooftop deck great for sipping coffee, animal viewing and large skyscapes.
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Private Garden Deck
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1 King Size Bed
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Shared Roof-Top Deck
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Shared Great Room
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Private Kitchenette
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Shared Garden Shower
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Room Configuration is flexible
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Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula, Villa, Apartment & Studio
A private cabin with Kitchen, AC, and a porch overlooking Coco creek and the mangrove. Don't freak out because the mangrove sounds amazing at night! The cabin offers 1 Double Bed and a set of Bunk Beds. The room is quite large with a well equipped kitchenette, AC, an overhead fan, a slate floor, a hot water shower, and a wooden deck. It's located in the rear garden just over the bridge. Connect to WIFI in the cabin, porch, gardens, and lounges.
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Coco Creek and Mangrove View
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Private deck excellent for animal viewing
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One Double Bed + Bunkbeds
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Slate Flooring
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Kitchenette
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Room Configuration is flexible
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A private cabin in the rear of our garden with a wooden porch overlooking Coco Creek and the mangrove excellent for monkey, crocodile, and bird viewing. Don't freak out because the mangrove sounds amazing at night! The cabin offers 1 Double Bed, a lovely kitchenette, Air Conditioning, an overhead fan, a safe, and a hot water shower,
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Coco Creek and Mangrove View
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Private Deck
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One Double Bed
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Shaded by large trees
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Kitchenette
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Room Configuration is flexible
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These 2 private rooms each with one double bed, front porch, AC, and hot water shower located in the rear of the garden surrounded by large trees offering lots of shade for those who like to sleep later. Lots of viewing of Toucans, Monkeys, Hummingbirds, and other tropical species. Check out the creek and mangrove out front as you might see a crocodile, use a flashlight at night to light up their red eyes!
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Shaded by numerous trees
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Shared Front Porch
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One Double Bed
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Tile Flooring
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Private Garden Area
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Shared Kitchen
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Room Configuration is flexible
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Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula, Cabins & Garden Rooms
These rooms are the most economical option for private rooms. They offer either one double or single bed, air conditioning, private bathroom, hot water shower, and porch with views of the front garden. Guests also have access to an outdoor garden shower, a large communal kitchen, various lounges, gardens, seven ponds and a freshwater bathing pool.
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Front Garden View
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Shared Front Patio
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Close to Shared Kitchen
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Smaller Living Space
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Close to Main Building
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Room Configuration is flexible
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This is getting back to nature in its most pristine form inside a 250 square foot traditional structure offering running water, elecricity and WIFI with excellent views to local grasslands and forest. Let your primal being experience what its like to live in harmony with Mother Nature.
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Live like Tarzan and/or Jane!
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Free Standing Rancho
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Traditional Building Materials
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Private Garden Shower
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1 Double or Single Bed
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Mosquito Netting or Large Tent
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Shared Toilet facilties
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Shared Kitchen
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Portable fans, NO AC
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Running water inside Rancho
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Room Configuration is flexible
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1 bed in a 10-bed, mixed dormitory in the central garden with AC, and a large bathroom with a hot water shower. Tables, chairs, lockers, artwork, and a large mirror are a few final additions. Guests also have access to an outdoor garden shower, a large communal kitchen, a fire pit, various lounges, gardens, ponds, a freshwater bathing pool, and private onsite parking. Free WIFI is available in most rooms, communal areas, lounges, and many garden areas most of the time.
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Front Garden View
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Close to Main Building
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Close to Shared Kitchen
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Five Bunk-Beds
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Tile Flooring
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Most Economical Option
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Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula, Rooms, Rancho and Dorm
This is getting back to nature in its most pristine form inside a 250 square foot traditional structure offering running water, elecricity and WIFI with excellent views to local grasslands and forest. Let your primal being experience what its like to live in harmony with Mother Nature.
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Live like Tarzan and/or Jane!
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Majestic Oceanview Suites at the End of the Road, Wild Pacific Ocean and Untamed Corcovado Jungle, Carate, Osa Peninsula.
New 2-Bedroom Hillside & Seaview Villa only 4 kilometers from Puerto Jimenez on the Osa Peninsula.
Welcome to Balsa Villa, your private jungle retreat on Costa Rica’s wild Osa Peninsula! Wake up in the jungle where the wild is your neighbor.
The Villa was built with love, intention, and care for every detail. You'll have solar power, fast Starlink Wi-Fi, filtered drinking water, a hot shower, and all the comfort you need to truly slow down, reconnect, and breathe. Guests often tell us they came for the adventure and encountered peace. If you're craving nature, authenticity, and a place that feels alive, this is it. Sleep in comfort (2 queen beds), relax on a huge breezy terrace with sunrise and sea views. Wake to birdsong, spot coatis, monkeys, toucans, and more, right from the terrace.
Features:
- 100% solar-powered
- hot water
- full kitchen
- mosquito-screened windows
- fast Wi-Fi
- free covered parking
This space is perfect for:
🌿 Nature lovers and early risers who wake with the jungle
🦜 Birdwatchers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts (we’re in the heart of a biodiversity hotspot!)
🧘♀️ Couples, remote workers, and slow travelers seeking stillness and inspiration
✨ Anyone curious about sustainable off-grid living
It’s not ideal for nightlife seekers, luxury traditionalists, or those needing fast city access.
Inside you’ll find:
⚡ Fast Wi‑Fi for work or streaming
🛏️ Two lush and comfortable queen beds
🍳 A fully equipped kitchen
🫧 Hot‑water shower
Outside awaits:
🦜 World‑class birdwatching from your terrace on lounge chairs
🐾 Friendly visits from coatis, monkeys, and the occasional deer
🌄 Star‑studded skies, zero light pollution, and pure tranquility
6km from Puerto Jiménez, 40 min to Corcovado National Park, 20 min to a wild beach.
Guests are welcome to wander freely around the villa and the immediate gardens. You’ll find herbs growing and—depending on the season—some fruits to pick and enjoy. Feel at home, breathe deep, and let the jungle greet you.
We live just next door and are happy to help with anything you might need, or to simply say hello if you're curious about our off-grid life or just want to share a (delicious, locally harvested, artisanal) coffee and a freshly made banana bread from our bananas.
If you’d like to explore the surrounding land at Finca Guarumo, we’d be delighted to guide you on a private hike through the forest trails—just let us know in advance. There’s always something blooming, nesting, or rustling nearby.
🚗 Free parking on the property
🧺 Washer & dryer available for an attractive fee
✈️ Airport pickup from Puerto Jiménez can be arranged upon request
A renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, century-old home in the foothills of Atenas, Alajuela at 750 meters or 2400 feet of elevation overlooking the central valley and two volcanoes, located only 30 minutes from the San Jose International Airport (SJO) & 7 minutes to the center of Atenas.
Our large front room has one double bed and fan as AC is not required in our mountain climate, but we do offer hot water. It also offers lots of morning sunlight. It's almost one acre full of tropical plants and a treehouse, Guests enjoy a private bedroom but share all communal areas of the house and gardens. Someone is onsite to greet you and help with local info.
Please note: We have 2 large dogs and one small dog onsite. If you don’t like dogs, or you're afraid of dogs or have dog allergies, then this home is NOT for you.
We're happy to provide airport pick up/drop off for $40 each way per person.
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Lots of morning sun
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Tiled Floor
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One Double Bed
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Shared Kitchen
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Shared Bathroom
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Excellent Outdoor Office Set up.
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Dog Lovers Only
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A renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, century-old home in the foothills of Atenas, Alajuela at 750 meters or 2400 feet of elevation overlooking the central valley and two volcanoes, located only 30 minutes from the San Jose International Airport (SJO) & 7 minutes to the center of Atenas.
This medium sized center room has one double bed and fan as AC is not required in our mountain climate, but we do offer hot water. It also offers lots of shade. It's almost one acre full of tropical plants and a treehouse, Guests have a private bedroom but share all communal areas of the house and gardens. Someone is onsite to greet you and help with local info.
Please note: We have 2 large dogs and one small dog onsite. If you don’t like dogs, or you're afraid of dogs or have dog allergies, then this home is NOT for you.
We're happy to provide airport pick up/drop off for $40 each way per person.
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Lots of morning shade
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Tiled Floor
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One Double Bed
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Shared Kitchen
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Shared Bathroom
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Excellent Outdoor Office Set up.
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Dog Lovers Only
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A renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, century-old home in the foothills of Atenas, Alajuela at 750 meters or 2400 feet of elevation overlooking the central valley and two volcanoes, located only 30 minutes from the San Jose International Airport (SJO) & 7 minutes to the center of Atenas.
This small rear room has one double bed and fan as AC is not required in our mountain climate, but we do offer hot water. It also offers lots of shade. It's almost one acre full of tropical plants and a treehouse, Guests have a private bedroom but share all communal areas of the house and gardens. Someone is onsite to greet you and help with local info.
Please note: We have 2 large dogs and one small dog onsite. If you don’t like dogs, or you're afraid of dogs or have dog allergies, then this home is NOT for you.
We're happy to provide airport pick up/drop off for $40 each way per person.
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Lots of morning shade
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Tiled Floor
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One Double Bed
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Shared Kitchen
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Shared Bathroom
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Excellent Outdoor Office Set up.
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Dog Lovers Only
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Quinta Victoria, a renovated century old home in the coffee hills of Atenas sits on approx 3/4's of an acre in Alajuela, 1/2 hr from San Jose Airport (SJO) and 1 hr to Jaco Beach. Dog Lovers only
Experience it Yourself
Live, Learn & Rejuvenate
Mother Nature at her Finest!
Find your serenity in the heart of the village
Live on 4 lush acres tucked within Puerto Jiménez, where nature meets community. Wake to scarlet macaws, fall asleep to distant howler monkeys. Enjoy privacy, yet walk to shops, cafes, and the Golfo Dulce shoreline. Fruit trees, open space, and endless birdsong surround your daily life. A rare blend of tranquility and connection awaits you.
A Naturalists Delight
Feel the Sensations, Savor the Moment
Four wild, walkable acres in Puerto Jiménez tease your curiosity. Watch monkeys leap through trees just beyond your breakfast table. Smell orchids, hear toucans, touch the earth—every sense engaged. Live and work immersed in nature, yet minutes from village life and the sea.
Simplicity isn't empty, it's abundance in it's truest form
Step out of the Ordinary and Find Your Natural Rhythm
“An unforgettable experience in every way.”
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