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Eco Villa with Cascading Waterfall, Swim Hole, River and Fruit Orchard

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Eco Villa with Cascading Waterfall, Swim Hole, River and Fruit Orchard

SUMMERY
Relax in an amazing environment with a cascading waterfall, river and a swim hole we've named "Corazon del Rio" (Heart of the River). We brought part of the river into the living area, its sound and the ability to sit with your feet in the water, or relax in its wading pool, gives the Pura Vida (Pure Life) spirit we wanted for our guests to enjoy.

THE SPACE
Aside from your cozy bedroom, enjoy either one of the two upstairs decks. One looks out at the La Ceiba River and the other overlooks the water feature and living area within the casa. Downstairs rest in a hammock, dangle your feet in the living area creek, or relax in our wading pool. Hungry? Cook your own meal in our beautiful large open-air kitchen. We welcome you to make memories and relax in our Pura Vida environment.

LOCATION
Corazon del Rio can be found on Google Maps. It is located in the Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica in the quiet mountain village of Platanillo. Just head up the paved road 15 minutes from the beach town of Dominical, to our cooler climate at 1200 feet above sea level. Here you can enjoy our long cascading waterfall just steps away or take a day hike right from our casa to see four more local waterfalls (La Sota, El Tronco, La Raiz and Las Piedras). Get to know this little secret location a bit better! Just one kilometer away, the small village has restaurants, two grocery stores, a bakery, among other shops and services. A
weekly framer's market is just ten minutes up the road in the neighboring town of Tinamaste.

One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica, the Nauyaca Waterfall is just a short drive down the road. Not far to the EAST in Tinamaste is the Diamante Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Costa Rica. Further east is San Isidro, the second largest city in Costa Rica. Take an hour drive NORTH to visit and hike in Manuel Antonio National Park which borders the harbor town of Quepos. A thirty minute drive SOUTH is Uvita, home of the famous Whale Tail and boat tours to see dolphins and whales.

Property manager

Kent Zilliox

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (371.6 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 5

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children over 10 supervised by parents are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Corazon Rio is Complete Cascading Waterfall Swim Hole River

About the neighborhood

Map
San Isidro, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 8 min drive
  • Parque Reptilandia - 9 min drive
  • Hacienda Baru - 20 min drive
  • Playa Dominical - 27 min drive
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scala - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Valle Encantado - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tortilla Flats - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Ricar2 Restaurant - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco Villa with Cascading Waterfall, Swim Hole, River and Fruit Orchard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Eco Villa with Cascading Waterfall, Swim Hole, River and Fruit Orchard located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Nauyaca Waterfalls, Parque Reptilandia, and Eco Chontales Waterfall. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Playa Barú are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Eco Villa with Cascading Waterfall, Swim Hole, River and Fruit Orchard Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kathie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Corozon del Rio was lovely!
We stayed at Corozon del Rio for 7 nights with 3 of our adult children. The rooms were really nice and the open air kitchen/dining/living area was amazing. There were a lot of staples (oil, some spices etc) in the pantry which helped because we made most of our own meals while we were there. Everything we needed was there for cooking. The only down side was that were we unable to connect with the property manager after our arrival when he showed us around the building. We were hoping to have him help us arrange some tours but fortunately the property owner was always available via email and WhatsApp for any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique hideaway
A very unique property. Completely open to the rainforest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

A perfect home in the jungle!
Our group could not have been more happy with our stay at Corazon del Rio. There were 10 of us, and we loved coming back to our home off the beaten path after a day of exploring the nearby areas. The kitchen is well equipped. The swim hole and waterfall behind the house was even prettier than I could have imagined. The water pressure only makes it possible to have one person take a shower at a time, but a minor hiccup in such a beautiful spot. The owner and hosts were extremely responsive. We could not have asked for a better place to ring in the New Year!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

4.5 Stars. This was an idealic Costa Rican escape! Fully immersed in nature”s beauty!
The house was beautiful and the location was amazing. The only reason we did not give it a five star rating was due to tge fact that some of the amenities as descriped were misleading. There was no air conditioning, which was a criteria we searched for, instead there were ceiling fans in most of the rooms (we rented the full house). Unfortunately two of the rooms had no fans at all and were not ideal to sleep in. One room had a ceiling fan but could not be used because it hit the slanted ceiling ( needs to be reconfigured). We also listed a pool as a requirement, there was no pool instead the listing showed a quaint heart shaped water collection pool (4feet wide x ~3 feet long) and advertised a swimming hole beside the property. All of this was true however it was the dry season and so both were very low. I highly recommend this property for people who love nature and want a rustic and unique experience. My feedback is only intended to let people know exactly what the amenities are so their experience meets their expectations. One recommendation would be to have a bbq however I understand that may attract animal or pest. My family absolutely loved this property and it helped create such a wonderful experience with nature and the beauty of Costa Rica
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018