The Pineapple at Oropel
Entire bungalow in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Hosted by Nina
- Superhost
- 8 years hosting
Listing highlights
Top 10% of homes
This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
Exceptional check-in experience
Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Great location
Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.
Brand-new bungalow reached by a private covered bridge and set amongst 50+ acres of protected rainforest. Secluded and elegant, with indoor and outdoor showers, imported linens, tile, and art. Room includes mini-fridge, coffee maker, A/C, fans, hairdryer, games, and umbrellas. Bird and wildlife watching possible from balcony and bridge. Owners live on-site, offer guided night hikes, and help with local excursions. An immersive stay for adventurous travelers seeking comfort off-the-beaten path.
The space
A standalone bungalow on the Oropel property, set atop the hills of Sarapiquí — a region well-known for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, night hikes, and whitewater rafting. The private and gated property hosts only the owners' home and one other bungalow, surrounded by 50+ acres of protected primary rainforest.
Reached by a covered bridge and with dedicated parking, the suite is fully private: one king bed, a large en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, and a separate toilet closet. The balcony offers both sun and shade, stays covered from rain, and provides standout sunset and birdwatching views.
Wood furnishings are crafted locally and sustainably by the owner and local artisans; linens, tile, and art are imported from Europe and the United States.
Amenities: mini-fridge, coffee maker (coffee, tea, creamer, sugar), A/C and fan indoors, outdoor balcony fan, indoor/outdoor showers with bath products, hairdryer, games, books, wifi, and a thorough guest guidebook.
Guests can roam the property's trails freely; entry into the primary rainforest is by guided hike only (additional charge) — choose from an "Ultra Adventurous" night hike or the gentler "Night Hike Lite." Owners live on-site and are available for recommendations and excursion booking support.
Guest access
Our location is adventurous and remote, with the final mile (1.6 km) on unpaved road. While 4x4 isn't required, we do recommend an SUV. Please note standard sedans and even motorbikes do travel to and from the property without issue, although traveling slowly. We do recommend renting a vehicle in all circumstances, since taxis can be difficult to arrange to and from the property. There is parking available directly outside of the bungalow's entrance.
Feel free to walk the paths and trails on the property itself, or along the dirt road in front of the black entrance gates. If you exit the gates and turn left, keep an eye on the trees to your left — after a 10–20 minute walk, it's not unusual to spot monkeys overhead.
Other things to note
Please note the following attractions and their respective distances from the Bungalow:
La Selva Biological Station (7 miles)
Tirimbina Biological Reserve (8 miles)
Braulio Carrillo National Park (20 miles)
La Paz Waterfall Gardens (30 miles)
Poás Volcano National Park (45 miles)
SJO International Airport (45 miles)
Arenal Volcano National Park (60 miles)
La Fortuna Waterfall (65 miles)
Arenal Hanging Bridges (70 miles)
Notably, we are a perfectly-situated “stop-over” point between SJO Airport and the following desirable destinations:
La Fortuna
Arenal
Limon
Punta Uva
Manzanillo
Tortugero
The space
A standalone bungalow on the Oropel property, set atop the hills of Sarapiquí — a region well-known for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, night hikes, and whitewater rafting. The private and gated property hosts only the owners' home and one other bungalow, surrounded by 50+ acres of protected primary rainforest.
Reached by a covered bridge and with dedicated parking, the suite is fully private: one king bed, a large en-suite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, and a separate toilet closet. The balcony offers both sun and shade, stays covered from rain, and provides standout sunset and birdwatching views.
Wood furnishings are crafted locally and sustainably by the owner and local artisans; linens, tile, and art are imported from Europe and the United States.
Amenities: mini-fridge, coffee maker (coffee, tea, creamer, sugar), A/C and fan indoors, outdoor balcony fan, indoor/outdoor showers with bath products, hairdryer, games, books, wifi, and a thorough guest guidebook.
Guests can roam the property's trails freely; entry into the primary rainforest is by guided hike only (additional charge) — choose from an "Ultra Adventurous" night hike or the gentler "Night Hike Lite." Owners live on-site and are available for recommendations and excursion booking support.
Guest access
Our location is adventurous and remote, with the final mile (1.6 km) on unpaved road. While 4x4 isn't required, we do recommend an SUV. Please note standard sedans and even motorbikes do travel to and from the property without issue, although traveling slowly. We do recommend renting a vehicle in all circumstances, since taxis can be difficult to arrange to and from the property. There is parking available directly outside of the bungalow's entrance.
Feel free to walk the paths and trails on the property itself, or along the dirt road in front of the black entrance gates. If you exit the gates and turn left, keep an eye on the trees to your left — after a 10–20 minute walk, it's not unusual to spot monkeys overhead.
Other things to note
Please note the following attractions and their respective distances from the Bungalow:
La Selva Biological Station (7 miles)
Tirimbina Biological Reserve (8 miles)
Braulio Carrillo National Park (20 miles)
La Paz Waterfall Gardens (30 miles)
Poás Volcano National Park (45 miles)
SJO International Airport (45 miles)
Arenal Volcano National Park (60 miles)
La Fortuna Waterfall (65 miles)
Arenal Hanging Bridges (70 miles)
Notably, we are a perfectly-situated “stop-over” point between SJO Airport and the following desirable destinations:
La Fortuna
Arenal
Limon
Punta Uva
Manzanillo
Tortugero
Where you’ll sleep
What this place offers
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Air conditioning
Private patio or balcony
Luggage dropoff allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm
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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 38 reviews.
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This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Sarapiqui, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
We're atop a hill in a rural and remote area. The further you drive up the hill, the more civilization (and pavement!) falls away. You are likely to see cows grazing across the street.
Meet your host
Where I went to school: UMiami
My work: Hospitality
Left it all behind to build a boutique hotel in the jungles of Costa Rica with my high school sweetheart.
Nina is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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