Dolphin Lodge
Vacation Homes Listing ID #13976
Listing #13976
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Description of the Property
The Dolphin Lodge 1 of only 3 Beachfront rentals in all of Manzanillo Note: please study the "More Information" page before calling (link at bottom of this page). Online booking is also available from that page.
The Dolphin Lodge is a newer, rustic house right next to the Coral Reef House just outside of Manzanillo. Both homes are inside the Gandoco Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, so the secluded factor is unbeatable yet it is only a short walk or bike ride to town.
The best feature of the house is its location inside the refuge and beyond the end of the road, which is very unique. To reach the lodge there is a (usually) small creek to cross and then it is 200 meters by trail. You may drive in to unload luggage and supplies, and then leave the car inside a private gated yard near the creek. If the creek happens to be too high to cross, we can arrange to get your luggage across.
The simple, rustic beach-house style Dolphin Lodge is constructed of native woods which glow. On the main floor, there is a red tiled open-air eating area, a full kitchen, along with one of the king-size bedrooms and bath. Upstairs are 2 large king-size bedrooms, each with private bathrooms, accessed by a common deck overlooking the ocean. Each king-size bedroom can be set up with either a king bed and a single bed, or with 3 twin beds. Mosquito nets are provided with each bed. All the windows are fully screened and have privacy shutters as well. The woodwork is refreshingly simple and finished completely with local craftsmanship. When you need a little exercise, it's just 50 meters to the always 83-86 degree reef-protected ocean. Snorkel with the amazingly vivid fish populations or search the shallow tide pools shells, starfish and other marine life . There's even a small tide pool for the kids to swim in. Take a walk to town and rent a kayak for touring the ocean or river estuaries, or have the caretaker set up a jungle tour or another of his favorite adventures. The manager/caretaker lives in an apartment attached to the Dolphin Lodge.
The marine part of the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge is one of a kind. It's waters are home to three species of wild dolphins, sea turtles, coral reef, and manatee. Sport fishing for tarpon and other species make this area a sport fishing paradise. Also, scuba diving and snorkeling in the marine part of the reserve can be arranged through the local dive shop. Kayaking is both easy and popular inside the reef and in the Gandoca lagoon. Trained guides in wildlife and bird watching, and dolphin-watching tours are available for bookings in Manzanillo.
Manzanillo is an outdoors person's paradise, and the Dolphin Lodge is the perfect place for larger groups of the adventurous type to enjoy the splendors of Costa Rica!
Note: For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit the link at the bottom of this page called "more information about Dolphin Lodge." This will help orient you to the two coasts of the country and answer basic travel questions.
Airport: San Jose
Distance: 4-5 hours
On-Site Amenities
Natural tidal swimming pool directly in front of the house! See photos.
Laundry service, cooking, and daily housekeeping are available for an extra charge.
In-house cooking can be arranged with our manager/caretaker once you arrive. Cost depends on number of meals per day and number of people.
- Patio/Deck
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Linens
- Store Nearby
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Ceiling Fan
Activities and Attractions
Immersed within the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Overlooking the ocean with perfect reef-protected 83-86 degree ocean swimming directly in front of the house!
- Beach
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
- Kayaking
- Restaurant Nearby
- Surfing
- Diving
Rates
| Start Date | End Date | Nightly | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly |
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| Jan 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $1,400.00 | ------ |
| Jun 1, 2009 | Dec 15, 2009 | ------ | ------ | $1,200.00 | ------ |
Rates are in $US and subject to change without notice.
Rental Rate Notes
For more detailed nightly rate information click the More Info link at the bottom of this page. 25% Reservation Deposit hold reservation. Balance due 30 days prior to arrival (Christmas reservations have 50% deposit and balance due 60 days prior). $75 cancellation fee if more than 60 days prior to arrival. Within 60 days of arrival date refund is dependent on our ability to re-rent your reserved dates.Rental Policies
Visa/Mastercard/AMEX/Discover accepted.
