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The media have found out about Jumanji Bungalows!
Through interviews in travel magazines and reviews by travel guides and -books they become evermore famous. You can read the translated version of some of the Dutch interviews by clicking on the picture. |
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Some e-mails from guests to Jumanji Bungalows: (translated from Dutch to English:)
Hi
Simone and Vladimir,
We would like to thank you for a wonderful stay in your
little paradise.
What
a great environment you have there. One with nature, happiness with
everything that crosses your path. Nothing but your own worries,
happiness in your own hand. We will think back many times, as we sit in
our brick house with 5 x 15 square meter garden, with the Ficus and
Rhododendrons from ‘home&garden’….
If we’re back in Holland we are going to fill out some
reviews of course.
And if you visit Holland again, you are very welcome in
our hometown Delft. I would like to show you the town. I’m just not that
great as a cook.
Best regards, Johan, Jeannet and Ilse. Delft, Holland.
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I am home safely and had the most wonderful time at Jumanji.
Alison
************************************************************************************** Hi Simone, We wanted to thank you for the great stay that we had with you. It was by far the best in Costa Rica thanks to you and your husband. We will put some comments on site where we can find your hotel. Have a great year. Best, Romain and Christelle ************************************************************************************** Hello! you think that i forgot you , do you? I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! You were the point of my trip in Costa Rica and every day since , i dream of the day i will go back! How do you do? What happen over there since february? Tell me about you and Vlad???? I have to go at work now but i will sent you some picture in the next day....(there one for today !!!!!!) Big big hug to you all ( including the dog!!!!) Please give me some new's and give me you're addresse again so i can sent you some gold liquid!!!!!!!! Excuse for my bad english............ Annie Gauthier Vald'or , Canada ************************************************************************************** |
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Flair is a Dutch magazine. They printed a FOUR page article about Jumanji Bungalows! The translation is right here. 
 
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Jacksonville, Florida This little place was just perfect, and we
couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. If you love peacefulness, beautiful
scenery, being close to nature, relaxation AND adventure, great food,
and service that goes above and beyond, then this is it! |
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Review: Aug 7, 2009 | Trip
type: Couples This place was our last stay in our 12 days tour
through Costa Rica, and for us certainly one of the best experiences. A
Dutch lady Simone and her Costa Rican husband Vladimir, created this
marvelous hotel out off nothing in the middle of the rain forest. After
crossing a clear river, you stay in a completely wooden bungalow - of
which they have 2 - built high amidst the trees, where you wake up in
the morning with the birds. In their small but cozy restaurant and
kitchen, Vladimir - who has been a chef cook for many years - creates
the most wonderful cocktails and dishes. They prepare whatever you like,
according to your own taste. He is assisted by his wife Simone, who is
the perfect hospita and does everything for the guests. As the capacity
of guests is very limited, you really get a very personalized treatment
! You can refresh in their self-made pool, filled with water from the
river. Drake Bay can be compared with paradise, when you get of the boat
you arrive in a completely different world, with very few visitors,
beautiful beaches, marvelous fauna and flora, friendly people. Also
Visit the Corcovado National Park with a guide ! We would highly
recommend the Jumanji Bungalows for every one who loves beautiful nature
and cares less about luxury. We wish to thank Simone and Vladimir for
this wonderful stay ! Succes with your new projects in the near future!
Ann and Danny from Belgium.
Jumanji is less than a year old, but is already famous among readers of Dutch travel magazines. One reason is that guests see lots of wildlife. Pumas and tapirs have appeared on Jumanji's road; Simone once heard a jaguar roaring nearby while home by herself. Another is the sense that you've met Costa Rica's modern-day pioneers, building their house and their cabins, running a pipe from a neighbor's waterfall to fill their hand-dug continuous-flow swimming pool, growing their own fruits, sugar cane and vegetables. And then there's dinner. We suggested to Vladimir that he cook whatever he felt like cooking. We were rewarded with tomato, garlic and olive-oil bruschetta, fresh tuna carpaccio, and then tuna steaks with the best green peppercorn sauce I've had anywhere, France included, all followed by a delightful tiramisu. Yes, this gets our "Destination Restaurant" star. We haven't had food like this anywhere else in the Osa. The cabins at Jumanji are rustic. But who cares? It's absolutely dark at night, all you hear are the sounds of the jungle, and you just had a Perfect Meal. Tomorrow morning Simone will greet you at sunrise with a beautifully-made espresso. Life is good. Reviewed March 23, 2009 |
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