Retreat & Group Rentals at Camping Babsita – Playa Estrella, Costa Rica Book the entire campground exclusively for your group! Nestled right on the beach, our rustic and peaceful paradise is ideal for retreats, workshops, family gatherings, or friend getaways. What we offer: · 🌊 Direct beach access – fall asleep to the sound of the ocean · 🏕️ Capacity for up to 25 people · 🛖 Accommodation options: camping spots, tipis, and cabins · 🍳 Fully equipped communal kitchen + wood-fired pizza oven · 🚿 2 showers & 2 toilets · 🌿 Large green area, hammocks, outdoor seating · 🐶 Pet-friendly (we have 4 dogs & 2 cats) · 📶 WiFi available · 🚤 Optional tours: SUP, night safari, boat trips with local guides · 🍽️ Nearby: Soda de María for authentic Caribbean food

Retreat Date(s)

All year

Itinerary

🌴 Retreat Space Rental at Camping Babsita We offer our beautiful beachfront property as a venue for retreats, workshops, and group gatherings. While guests bring their own program, we provide the space, infrastructure, and peaceful Caribbean setting. What we offer: · 🏕️ Exclusive use of the entire campground for up to 25 people · 🛖 Mixed accommodation: camping area, tipis, and cabins · 🍳 Fully equipped communal kitchen + wood-fired pizza oven · 🚿 2 showers, 2 toilets · 🌿 Large green area, hammocks, direct beach access · 🐶 Pet-friendly environment · 📶 WiFi · 🚤 Optional add-ons: guided tours (SUP, night safari, boat trips) – can be arranged separately Rental price: 💰 ₡250,000 – ₡500,000 per night (depending on group size and season) 📍 Located in Penshurt, minutes from Cahuita, one hour from Puerto Viejo. We provide the space – you create the experience. 🌊✨

What's Included

INCLUDED: Accommodation: · Exclusive use of the entire property for up to 25 people · 2 family cabins (sleep 4 each) · 2 double cabins (sleep 2 each) · 5 tipis (sleep 2 each) · Large camping area for tents or camper vans · All mattresses, bed linens, and pillows provided Common Areas: · Fully equipped communal kitchen (stove, fridge, utensils, pots, pans) · Wood-fired pizza oven · Outdoor dining area with tables and benches · Lounge area with hammocks and seating · Large green garden space · Direct beach access (Playa Estrella) Facilities: · 2 showers (fresh water) · 2 toilets · Outdoor washing station · Equipment shed with tools and cleaning supplies Extras: · WiFi · Pet-friendly environment (we have 4 friendly dogs and 2 cats) · Parking for vehicles · Free shuttle from the bus stop (1 km away)

What's Not Included

· Meals: Can be arranged at nearby Soda de María (₡4,000 breakfast, ₡7,000 lunch​/​dinner) · Tours & activities: SUP with Lester (₡7,500), night safari with Leo (₡15,000), boat tour with Alex (₡25,000) · Shuttle service to Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, or other beaches · Workshops: Coconut oil making, chocolate tour, etc. (on request)

Food (if applicable)

For your retreat, we offer different food options – whether you prefer to cook for yourselves, enjoy local Caribbean cuisine, or experience a conscious detox program. --- Option 1: Self-catering · Fully equipped communal kitchen with stove, fridge, pots, pans, and dishes · Wood-fired pizza oven for group pizza nights · You buy your own groceries (supermarket in Hone Creek, 10 minutes away) --- Option 2: Caribbean Food at María's (Soda de María) Just 300 meters from the camping, María serves authentic Caribbean food: · Breakfast: ₡4,000 per person (typical Caribbean: Gallo Pinto, eggs, plantain, cheese, coffee) · Lunch​/​Dinner: ₡7,000 per person (daily menu with drink included) We can pre-order and organize meals for your group. --- Option 3: Our Homemade Detox Program (3 days) Perfect for cleansing and regeneration – all freshly prepared with local ingredients: What's included in the 3-day detox: · Daily fresh herbal teas (ginger, lemongrass, mint from our garden) · Freshly pressed vegetable and fruit juices (e.g., carrot, orange, pineapple, ginger) · Plenty of fresh coconut water (straight from the coconut!) · Light, alkaline meals (soups, salads, steamed vegetables) can be added on request Detox program price (drinks only): ₡12,000 per person ​/​ day (3 days = ₡36,000 including teas, juices, coconut water) Detox program price including light meals: ₡18,000 per person ​/​ day (3 days = ₡54,000 including teas, juices, coconut water + 2 light meals) --- Option 4: Full Board Catering by Us We cook for you! Simple, healthy, vegetarian​/​vegan meals with fresh market ingredients. · Breakfast: ₡4,000 per person · Lunch: ₡6,000 per person · Dinner: ₡7,000 per person · 3-day full board package (9 meals): ₡45,000 per person --- All prices in Costa Rican Colones (CRC). (Exchange rate approx. ₡500 = 1 USD) We're happy to adapt to your dietary needs – vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. Just let us know!

How to get there (if applicable)

🚗 How to Get to Camping Babsita We are located in Playa Estrella, Penshurt, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica – just before Cahuita (if coming from Limón) and about one hour from Puerto Viejo. --- 🚌 By Public Bus (Recommended & Easy!) From Cahuita: · Take any bus heading towards Limón · Tell the driver: "Por favor, déjeme en Penshurt" or "Camping Babsita" · The bus drivers know the stop – there is no sign for Villa Carina, but they know the name. What you can look for is the Camping Babsita sign at the entrance. · The stop is about 100 meters before our entrance · Free shuttle: Let us know your arrival time and we'll pick you up from the bus stop! From Puerto Viejo ​/​ Sixaola ​/​ Bocas del Toro direction: · Take any bus heading towards Cahuita or Limón · You will pass through Cahuita first, then continue to Penshurt · Tell the driver: "Por favor, déjeme en Penshurt" or "Camping Babsita" · Important: Penshurt comes after Cahuita when coming from Puerto Viejo direction! Bus frequency: Approximately every 30–60 minutes during the day --- 🚗 By Car ​/​ Taxi Coming from Limón ​/​ Cahuita direction: · Drive towards Cahuita on Route 36 · Continue past Cahuita for about 5–10 minutes · Look for the Camping Babsita sign on your right · Turn right and follow the road for about 100 meters – we're on the left! Coming from Puerto Viejo ​/​ Sixaola direction: · Drive towards Cahuita on Route 36 · Before reaching Cahuita, you will pass through Penshurt · Look for the Camping Babsita sign on your left · Turn left and follow the road – we're about 100 meters ahead on the left 📍 Google Maps: Search for "Camping Babsita" or "Villas Calina , Penshurt" – but the Camping Babsita sign is what you'll see from the road. We'll send you the exact location via WhatsApp upon booking. We also can Organist you a Shuttle from the Airports, from Limon, etc.

Past Reviews (optional)

⭐ Retreat Rentals – Guest Reviews Since we are just starting to offer our space specifically for retreats on this platform, we don't have reviews here yet. However, we already have lots of experience hosting larger groups and renting out the entire campground for private events! Where you can find reviews: · Google Maps: Search for "Camping Babsita" – you'll find many 5-star reviews from guests who have stayed with us, including families, friend groups, and volunteers. · Word of mouth: We've successfully hosted several larger groups who rented the whole property, and all of them left with wonderful feedback. What past group renters have said: · "The perfect place for a retreat – peaceful, right on the beach, and the team is so welcoming." · "We rented the entire camping for a family gathering and it was magical. The kids loved the pizza oven and the beach." · "Great infrastructure for groups – the communal kitchen, the outdoor space, and the cabins were perfect for our workshop." We're happy to put you in touch with previous group organizers if you'd like a reference! Our promise: We put our hearts into making every group feel welcome and well taken care of. Whether it's your first retreat or your tenth, we'll do everything we can to make it a success. We'd love to host you! 🌴✨