On arrival in San Jose, we got a message from our first hosts in Punta Uva to say that due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Otto (first hurricane to hit CR in 174 years), they would have to close for safety reasons, which we totally understood. So, we phoned Lynn to tell her of our problems, she immediately contacted Kirk who was on site at Casa Bambu to let him know, we then spoke with Kirk who said the property would be available. We booked the very first flight out the following morning to Peurto Jiminez, where Kirk had arranged a taxi for us. He took us straight to the supermarket so we could get stocked up as the rivers where rising and we weren't sure when we would get back into PJ. When we arrived at the swollen river crossing, there on the other sides was Kirk & William waiting for us. We took off the boots and waded across to them, along with all the backpacks and shopping, the adventure had started . . .
When we arrived at Casa Bambu it rained for 15 hours straight, the rain of the kind we have never experienced, anywhere, ever but, despite this, we totally fell in love with the place. This is a place where even the lawn entertains, at dusk, the garden area in front of the house came alive with fire-flys flashing on and off like Christmas lights, such a wonderful scene, sat on the veranda with a cold beer, wow!!
I won't go into detail on all the animals we saw, my Husband described it perfectly "it's like going to the best zoo ever and finding yourself on the wrong side of the fence" and that was during the heavy rains, can't imagine what it is like in the dry.
There are four houses on site, we chose Casa Bambu as it was the first to be built and for us, it just had a little more charm than the others, but, there is nothing wrong with the others, it was a personal choice, they all have amazing views.
I will say, don't come here if you are looking for 5 star luxury-pampered service, you won't get it, what you will get is an experience you will NEVER forget, you feel totally immersed in the environment from the minute you arrive; Kirk & William are the most amazing hosts, the welcome is genuine and relaxed - we decided within minutes that this is a place we want, and will come back to; we have travelled extensively and this is one of the very few places we have said that about - nowhere we have been compares to Casa Bambu for it's uniqueness . . .
We could go on and on and on but that would spoil it for you - just make sure when you are looking at Costa Rica you don't miss this off your itinerary, it really is that good!