Casita 1 – Wake Up Inside the Jungle

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A Hidden Jungle Casita in Dominical, Costa Rica

Casita 1 is a private riverfront casita tucked into the jungle within the Dominical community on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast. Brand new, fully equipped, and built for people who want to slow down and actually feel somewhere. Not a resort. Not a hotel. A quiet little home where the wildlife comes to you, and where the only thing on the schedule is whatever you decide. The Baru River runs right alongside the property. Swim before breakfast. Watch scarlet macaws cross the treeline from the porch. Fall asleep to the sound of frogs and moving water. This jungle casita in Dominical is designed for exactly this kind of unhurried, deeply connected stay.

What’s Inside Casita 1

Casita 1 sleeps up to 3 guests and comes fully equipped for a comfortable stay in the jungle. Air conditioning keeps things cool during the heat of the day. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a proper meal after a long hike, with coffee, filtered water, and full equipment included. A washer and dryer on-site make it easy to settle in for a longer stay. Fast fibre optic WiFi is available across the property for when you need to connect, though most guests find they quickly stop wanting to.

Nature on Your Doorstep Near Dominical

Dominical sits at the heart of one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse stretches of Pacific coastline. From Casita 1 you can reach some of the region’s most spectacular natural attractions within minutes. Nauyaca Waterfalls. A 15-minute drive followed by a jungle hike brings you to one of Costa Rica’s most impressive two-tiered waterfalls. Go early to have the swimming hole nearly to yourself. Hacienda Baru Wildlife Refuge. Just 10 minutes north, this award-winning wildlife reserve offers guided night walks, canopy tours, and world-class birdwatching including scarlet macaws and toucans. Marino Ballena National Park. 20 minutes south in Uvita, the iconic Whale’s Tail sandbar is one of Costa Rica’s most photographed natural wonders. Between July and November, humpback whales breed in the waters just offshore. Dominical Beach. A short walk from the property. A real surfer’s beach with powerful waves, black sand, and almost none of the tourist infrastructure that crowds other spots on the coast. Manuel Antonio National Park. Easy 45-minute drive north with monkeys, sloths, white-sand beaches, and excellent hiking all in one compact reserve. A perfect full-day trip from your casita.

About Your Hosts, Nate and Jackie

River Soul was built by Nate and Jackie, a couple who left everything to build something real on the Baru River. They live on the property and know this part of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast the way only people who truly chose it can. They will point you toward the swimming holes the tourists miss, the trails worth waking up early for, and the restaurants that have been there long enough to know what they are doing.

More Casitas at River Soul

Casita 1 is one of three private riverfront casitas at River Soul. Travelling as a couple looking for a romantic escape? Casita 3 at River Soul is designed with you in mind. Need fast WiFi and a proper work setup for a longer stay? Casita 2 at River Soul is your jungle basecamp. All three share the same riverfront setting, the same hosts, and the same commitment to a stay that actually means something. This jungle casita in Dominical is waiting for you. Come as you are. The river does the rest.