Description
Award winning Jungle Lodge plus 3 bedroom appartment is located in one of the most bio-diverse and picturesque areas of Costa Rica’s wild South Pacific. This successful eco-lodge includes 9 permanent glamping safari tent bungalows and a 2 story lodge with office, kitchen, laundry room, additional guest bedroom with bathroom, and on the second level, a full three bedroom apartment. The buildings are only 11 years old, run on 80% solar power and are supplied by fresh spring water. The lodge is a 5 minute walk from an impressive waterfall and swimming hole.
Top ranked by Tripadvisor and mentioned in several travel guides this lodge could be continued as a successful resort or retreat lodge, or utilized as a small co-housing community. Access is provided by an unpaved, but well maintained road that does not require a 4×4 vehicle. Guests can enjoy the full amenties, restaurants and shops of the Uvita area in under 30 minutes from the lodge. Top beaches in the area include the famous Whale’s Tail, and Playa Ventena, among others.
The unique Safari Tent Bungalows, imported from South Africa, are spacious and each have their own full bathroom, large comfortable beds, and are fully furnished, with hardwood floors. Three roofs for the tents, include a hard roof keep the guests and tents protected, drym and free of mold. They have another few decades, or more of useful life. Located in a beautiful tropical garden, with spacious terrances overlooking the jungle and the river, it is glamping at it best.
In the main building there is a large open lounge, restaurant area and bamboo bar with beautiful views on the jungle. The river and the nearby waterfall (200m walk) create the most sensational tropical swimming pool. On the second floor there is a large house with 3 bedrooms (one with own entrance), 2 bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a large balcony overlooking the jungle and the river.
Two wifi systems are provided for adequate coverage, and fibre optic is expected to arrive in the area shortly.
Opportunity
The entire 5000m2 (1.2 acre) property and business is available, including furnishings for $598,000 USD (plus share of commissions). Average annual sales of $140, 000 USD (pre-Covid) can be expected, once travel returns to generate at least $100,000 in annual cash flow. Note, the owner has marketed via word of mouth and travel agencies, and without paid advertising or active online marketing.
The owners are ready to stay on for a two weeks for full onboarding, if you wish to continue the lodging business.
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DETAILS
Asking Price: $598,000
Commission: 6% split between buyer and seller
Terms: negotiable
Rooms: 9 safari tent bungalows and plus 4 additional bedrooms in lodge.
Sleeping Capacity: up to 30
Operating Business: yes
Highlights:
- Unique, durable hard-roof safari tents
- 80% solar
- Own fresh water supply
- Riverside
- 200m from stunning waterfall
- Viable, ongoing business
- Restaurant
- Owner willing to train for 2 weeks.
- Accessible without 4×4
LOCATION
Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, near Uvita on South Pacific coast, in a very safe and peaceful area close to beaches, rivers and waterfalls. Half hour drive to Uvita. A maximum of one hour driving distance to three of the most recommended parts in the country- Costarican National Parks, Manuel Antonio, Marino Ballena and Corcovado. 200m from an epic (and free) waterfall and swimming hole.
