- Rating 10
- occupants 7
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3 King size beds
3 - 3 Bedrooms 3
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3 Bathrooms with shower
3 - 1,292 ft² 1,292 ft²
- Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
The River Dream House consists of two floors (surface 120 m² / 1292 ft²) and features three bedrooms: two downstairs with A/C and one upstairs. The downstairs bedrooms with A/C do not have mosquito nets inside, since they are already equipped with glass windows. The other beds upstairs have mosquito nets. All three bedrooms have king beds that can be changed for two single beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with shower and toilet. The bedrooms can be locked, but the rest of this Manzanillo vacation rental house is open space.
Amenities:
*Air Conditioning in downstairs bedrooms
*Fully equipped kitchen
*Hot-water shower
*Terrace with hammock & rocking chairs
*Patio with BBQ
*Safety box
Extras:
*Free 50mb Fiber Optic WiFi!
*Free complimentary bottle of red wine
*Free fresh filtered drinking water
*Free parking space
*Free laundry and cleaning service
Price includes double occupancy. Additional guests are $15 per night.
Amenities:
*Air Conditioning in downstairs bedrooms
*Fully equipped kitchen
*Hot-water shower
*Terrace with hammock & rocking chairs
*Patio with BBQ
*Safety box
Extras:
*Free 50mb Fiber Optic WiFi!
*Free complimentary bottle of red wine
*Free fresh filtered drinking water
*Free parking space
*Free laundry and cleaning service
Price includes double occupancy. Additional guests are $15 per night.
Distribution of bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 King size bed
Bedroom 2
1 King size bed
Bedroom 3
1 King size bed
MAIN FEATURES
Internet
Air-Conditioned
Garden
Terrace
Kitchen (gas)
Refrigerator
Freezer
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Coffee machine
Toaster
Juicer
Stove
Kitchenware
Bathroom(s)
3 Bathrooms with shower
Shower
General
Garden
Terrace
Barbecue
Safe
Internet
1,292 ft² Property
Air conditioning in some bedrooms
Open-air parking in the same building
5 fans
Botanical garden
Bbq / picnic area
Sun terrace
Accessible parking
Private beach area
Private bathroom
Lock on bedroom door
Air conditioning individually controlled in room
Kitchen supplies
Dining table
Mandatory or included services
Air-conditioning: Included
Bed linen: Included (change each 2 days)
Disinfection: Included
Internet Access: Included
Towels: Included (change each 2 days)
Optional services
Crib: Included
Your schedule
Check-in from 02:00 PM to 11:45 PM Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
Comments
- No pets allowed
Booking conditions
From the booking date until 22 days before check-in, cancellation would have a penalty of 20% of the total price of the rent.
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 22 days before check-in
20% of the total rent
From 21 days before, until the check-in
25% of the total rent
No-show
25% of the total rent
Additional notes
- Arrival out of office opening hours: keys will be left in a safety box. The total amount must be paid in advance.
- Pets not allowed.
Special offers
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Discount of 2 days for bookings of more than 13 nights
From 04/07/2025 to 04/07/2027
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2 days
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Discount of 1 day for bookings of more than 6 nights
From 04/07/2025 to 04/07/2027
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1 day
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Ratings
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18 ratings
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Second visit! I’m sure there will be a Third!
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We love the outside sitting area, having coffee with the monkeys was a highlight! The rooms have everything you need including the kitchen! The staff was amazing, attentive to every need. Full size frig was perfect for our fruit and beverages. Love see more
We love the outside sitting area, having coffee with the monkeys was a highlight! The rooms have everything you need including the kitchen! The staff was amazing, attentive to every need. Full size frig was perfect for our fruit and beverages. Love the blender and used the panini press for avocado toast. It was perfect. The walk to the beach is easy. Definitely felt secluded even though there are other units! We will be back! Definitely worth the drive!
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Small beach chairs we could carry to the beach! We used the noodles!
Small beach chairs we could carry to the beach! We used the noodles!
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Congo Bongo's River Dream House
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The River Dream House is in a beautiful setting right in the middle of the rainforest, with easy access to the beach and town. The staff were all so welcoming and answered any questions we had regarding the area. We would definitely stay again!
The River Dream House is in a beautiful setting right in the middle of the rainforest, with easy access to the beach and town. The staff were all so welcoming and answered any questions we had regarding the area. We would definitely stay again!
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Absolutely Amazing
Kathleen (Costa Rica)
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Staff are wonderful, wildlife amazing. I have been coming to Costa Rica for over 18 years and will only stay at the Congo Bongo. If you love nature and wildlife, its the most amazing place to stay.
Staff are wonderful, wildlife amazing. I have been coming to Costa Rica for over 18 years and will only stay at the Congo Bongo. If you love nature and wildlife, its the most amazing place to stay.
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For the peaceful adventurer
Amanda (United States)
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You are IN the jungle. Loved the seclusion, path to the beach, daily laundry service (!!!), comfy beds, views, sounds, outdoor shower, recycled art, fans helped keep the mosquitoes at bay, ac was a lovely bonus… I could go on and on. Somehow it’s evesee more
You are IN the jungle. Loved the seclusion, path to the beach, daily laundry service (!!!), comfy beds, views, sounds, outdoor shower, recycled art, fans helped keep the mosquitoes at bay, ac was a lovely bonus… I could go on and on. Somehow it’s even better than the pictures. 10/10
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Perfect place to stay
Deborah (United States)
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Great place to stay on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Congo Bongo is a special way to experience the rainforest, see wildlife, and relax. Loved hearing and seeing the howler monkeys making their presence known while sitting in the open air accomsee more
Great place to stay on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Congo Bongo is a special way to experience the rainforest, see wildlife, and relax. Loved hearing and seeing the howler monkeys making their presence known while sitting in the open air accommodations.
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The perfect Costa Rican eco-experience
Christina (United States)
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This was our second time staying at the River Dream House and we enjoyed it just as much, if not more, the second time. I think it helped us to relax a bit knowing what to expect, this definitely isn't a resort atmosphere with pools and swim-up bars,see more
This was our second time staying at the River Dream House and we enjoyed it just as much, if not more, the second time. I think it helped us to relax a bit knowing what to expect, this definitely isn't a resort atmosphere with pools and swim-up bars, which is exactly what we love about spending a portion of our trip here. We love that the River Dream House has the gorgeous open living area upstairs, and has the 2 bedrooms with AC for more comfortable nights. The property and walk to the beach are gorgeous, and we love walking to Manzanillo for food. Manzanillo is the end of the road in the Caribe Sur region and we love the vibes of the area. We plan to always include a stay at the Congo Bongo River Dream House when we visit Costa Rica. Thanks for adding so much to our experience visiting Costa Rica!
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We initially wanted to try a different house at the Congo Bongo, but we are wimps and strongly prefer having AC in at least 2 rooms so we can sleep and dry out a bit. Not really something to improve per se, but if there were other options with multipsee more
We initially wanted to try a different house at the Congo Bongo, but we are wimps and strongly prefer having AC in at least 2 rooms so we can sleep and dry out a bit. Not really something to improve per se, but if there were other options with multiple rooms with AC we would welcome trying another house, though we really love the River Dream House.
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Highly recommend!
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So glad we stayed here. The house is beautiful, the location is perfect. Walking through the jungle to come out to a deserted beach each morning was amazing. Everyone was very nice and helpful from doing our laundry to arranging a last minute jungsee more
So glad we stayed here. The house is beautiful, the location is perfect. Walking through the jungle to come out to a deserted beach each morning was amazing. Everyone was very nice and helpful from doing our laundry to arranging a last minute jungle hike. About a 15 minute walk into the small town of Manzanillo. Congo Bongo is by far the best place to stay!
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We had an amazing time
Boris (Germany)
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Warm welcome from Marisol. House very clean. Perfect location in the jungle. Monkeys, Aras and Sloths directly at our house. Wonderful way to the beach.
Warm welcome from Marisol. House very clean. Perfect location in the jungle. Monkeys, Aras and Sloths directly at our house. Wonderful way to the beach.
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Precioso!
Adrián (Costa Rica)
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Las casas rodeadas de naturaleza. Me encanta cómo sus dueños respetan y armonizan con la naturaleza. Es un lugar para desconectarse de lo negativo, se respira mucha paz y armonía.
Las casas rodeadas de naturaleza. Me encanta cómo sus dueños respetan y armonizan con la naturaleza. Es un lugar para desconectarse de lo negativo, se respira mucha paz y armonía.
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Phenomenal Place
Juliet (United States)
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The grounds of this place are pure magic. It was stunningly beautiful, and gave you a true sense of the Costa Rican jungle. We loved it!
The grounds of this place are pure magic. It was stunningly beautiful, and gave you a true sense of the Costa Rican jungle. We loved it!
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Hi Juliet, greetings againg from Costa Rica, thank you so much for your feedback we are very happy to know how much you like Congo Bongo. We would love to have you back on your next visit to Costa Rica. Pura Vida!
Hi Juliet, greetings againg from Costa Rica, thank you so much for your feedback we are very happy to know how much you like Congo Bongo. We would love to have you back on your next visit to Costa Rica. Pura Vida!
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Amazing experience
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My 4 best friends and I stayed in the River Dream House for 4 nights. We had an incredible time! Big thank you to Ernesto and Marisol for welcoming us to property and assisting when needed. Laundry is included as well as all things necessary to cook.see more
My 4 best friends and I stayed in the River Dream House for 4 nights. We had an incredible time! Big thank you to Ernesto and Marisol for welcoming us to property and assisting when needed. Laundry is included as well as all things necessary to cook. Woken up by monkeys every morning and a quick walk to a beautiful quiet beach. We would definitely return to Congo Bongo
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Bug nets over all the beds
Bug nets over all the beds
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Excellent
Rossana (Costa Rica)
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Beautiful place and beautiful house in a more than playfully colorful landscaped botanical path that takes you to the beach and sea. We enjoyed our stay, the good care, the variety of plants, trees and animals. grateful for our stay in Congo Bongo greetings from the Dutch family.
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Phantastic place
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Map and distances
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Distances
Town centre - Manzanillo Town
3,280.84 ft
Restaurant - Maxi's Restaurant
4,921.26 ft
Restaurant - El Refugio Grill
1.49 mi
Sand beach - Punta Uva Beach
1.93 mi
Restaurant - Selvin's Restaurant
2.49 mi
Sand beach - Punta Cocles Beach
4.41 mi
Restaurant - MOPRI's Restaurant
7.02 mi
Town centre - Puerto Viejo Town
7.46 mi
Bus station - Puerto Viejo Bus Stop
7.46 mi
Golf course - Mini Golf
14.91 mi
Sand beach - Cahuita National Park/Beach
17.4 mi