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Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm

Propriété de vacances avec cuisine à Guacimal

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Un banc en bois rustique, doté d’un dossier incurvé et d’une assise à lattes, installé sur une zone pavée de pierres, sous une structure en bois agrémentée d’une rambarde.
Une cuisine rustique avec des murs en bois, une table à manger avec des chaises, un réfrigérateur et un four à micro-ondes.
Une cuisine rustique avec un mur en pierre, des poutres en bois et un poêle encastré.
Une porte en bois, adossée à un mur de pierres d’un côté, et entourée d’une végétation luxuriante et d’arbres.
Une salle de bain avec un mur en pierre, des meubles en bois, un lavabo et un porte-serviettes.

Avis

9,6 sur 10 – 
Exceptionnel

Maison entière

2 chambres2 salles de bain7 personnes105 m²

Commodités populaires

  • Piscine
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Espace extérieur
  • Déjeuner disponible

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Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • Place, Réserve biologique de la forêt de nuages de Monteverde
    ‪59 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Jardin des Orchidées de Monteverde
    ‪60 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Réserve naturelle Curi-Cancha
    ‪61 min en voiture‬

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À propos du quartier

Guacimal

Au bord d’une rivière.À moins de 25 km de propriété de vacances, vous trouverez Café et musée El Cafetal et Vue sur le Golfe. Monde des Insectes et Jardin des Orchidées de Monteverde se trouvent à moins de 25 km.

À proximité

  • Vue sur le Golfe - 52 min en voiture - 20.1 km
  • Réserve biologique de la forêt de nuages de Monteverde - 59 min en voiture - 23.9 km
  • Ranario - 59 min en voiture - 23.2 km
  • Jardin des Orchidées de Monteverde - 60 min en voiture - 23.6 km
  • Réserve naturelle Curi-Cancha - 61 min en voiture - 24.7 km

Restaurants

  • Café Bazar Om
  • ‪Rancho Nacascolo - ‬24 min en voiture
  • ‪Restaurante La Manzana - ‬26 min en voiture
  • Restaurante El Mirador
  • ‪Restaurante El Malinche - ‬25 min en voiture

À propos de cet hébergement

Hébergement entier

Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm

Set amongst a peaceful rural farming community and in the heart of tranquility, Rancho El Rio offers a lot of privacy while at the same time providing you with a home base with easy access to Monteverde for day trips, which is just 17km away. Experience our whole 42 acre farm and surrounding forest: over half a mile of river front with natural pools, forested walking trails, mountains with beautiful river and tropical forest views, cattle pastures, and orchards.

Rancho el Rio is a peaceful sustainable farm and wildlife paradise by the Guacimal river and is perfect for families or larger groups. Rancho el Rio is a spacious, rustic cabin overlooking a tropical river and surrounded by a lush forest. The furniture is mostly handmade– even the flooring on the large porch overlooking the river was hand-milled. Overlooking the river, your days here are filled with the natural sound of rushing water which provides a peaceful setting for your vacation. We provide you with free organic coffee from our sister farm in Monteverde for the first morning of your stay for you to settle in and enjoy the beauty of our farm.

The large covered porch overlooks the river, and our guests love relaxing in the hammocks, porch swing, and outdoor sofa bed. There is also a wood stove for cooking outdoors and a large wood grill (we provide you with free firewood). Our large kitchen looks out onto the porch and river, and is a great place to cook your own meals, or enjoy traditional Costa Rican meals cooked by our neighbors from the local community and delivered to you.

Rancho El Rio has been remodeled to suit the needs of families and large groups. With a spacious master bedroom, cozy bunkroom, and option to convert the large futon couch, the cabin easily sleeps 7 people. There are two full bathrooms to accommodate larger groups, one with gorgeous slate floor and the other with hand detailed walls. Both showers have hot water. The living room is also a comfortable place to relax– feel free to enjoy our library collection of children and adult books, Costa Rican guidebooks, and books on local flora and fauna.

We have a variety of animals on our sustainable farm, including rescue dogs and cats, donkeys, horses, cows, water buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs, geese, and chickens. We grow a variety of fruits and vegetables, and encourage our guests to try the fresh mangoes and starfruit just outside the cabin. Our farm animals are very friendly, especially our dogs and cats, and they may follow you around when you adventure through the farm or go for a swim in the river!

This is a working sustainable farm in rural Costa Rica, meaning that your stay with us will be close to nature and certainly a unique adventure-- please consider this before you book a farmstay with us, as this experience is not for all travelers. If you are looking for luxury accommodations or a place without bugs and critters, this is not the place to stay. If you are looking for a chance to reconnect with nature and experience authentic Costa Rican beauty, this will be the highlight of your trip! Our farm animals are very friendly, especially our dogs and cats, and they may follow you around when you adventure through the farm or go for a swim in the river.

We provide guests with the option of ordering homemade meals that are delivered straight to your doorstep! Please arrange with us ahead of time if you would like meals (breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners) prepared throughout your stay.

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Commodités de l’hébergement

Piscine/spa

  • Piscine commune

Internet

  • Disponible dans la maison : accès à Internet

Stationnement et transport

  • Voiture recommandée
  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Bouilloire électrique
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Épices
  • Four
  • Grille-pain
  • Moulin à café
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Déjeuner offert moyennant des frais

Chambres

  • 2 chambres
  • Canapé-lit
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 2 salles de bain
  • Douche
  • Papier de toilette
  • Serviettes fournies

Lieux de séjour

  • Poêle à bois

Divertissement

  • Jeux
  • Livres

Espaces extérieurs

  • Barbecue
  • Bois de chauffage
  • Jardin
  • Patio

Buanderie

  • Installations de buanderie
  • Laveuse

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Jusqu’à 999 livres par animal

Accessibilité

  • Si vous avez des besoins particuliers en matière d’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement à l’aide des renseignements contenus dans la confirmation reçue après la réservation.
  • Chambre adaptée aux personnes à mobilité réduite
  • Sections fumeurs

Services et commodités

  • Entretien ménager sur demande
  • Service de livraison de repas
  • Téléphone

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité d’une rivière
  • Sur la rive

Activités

  • Vélos
  • Baignade à proximité
  • Écotourisme à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Excursions d’observation de la faune à pied à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité
  • Vélo de montagne à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.)
  • Présence d’un détecteur de fumée non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Extincteur
  • Verrou de sûreté

Information générale

  • Entretien ménager (sur demande)
  • Jardin
  • Taille de l’unité : 1 130 pieds carrés
  • Vélos

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 14 h
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 18 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 11 h.

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hébergement peuvent être traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux de compagnie sont admis
  • Limite de 5 animal(aux) de compagnie par chambre (poids maximal : 999 lb par animal)

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Children are welcome.

Événements

Aucun événement autorisé

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Permis de fumer dans certaines aires

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hébergement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Cet hébergement accepte l’argent comptant.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une serrure à pêne dormant.
Cet hébergement dispose d’espaces extérieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiétudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hébergement avant votre arrivée pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriée.
Cet hébergement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique de l'établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales dépendent de la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent être garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplémentaires.
    Cet hébergement est géré par un(e) hôte privé(e), et non par un(e) professionnel(le) exploitant un commerce ou une entreprise. Cet hébergement dispose d’espaces extérieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiétudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hébergement avant votre arrivée pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriée. Cet établissement accepte l’argent comptant. Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont strictement interdits. Pour assurer la sécurité des clients, chaque hébergement de l'établissement comprend un extincteur et une serrure à pêne dormant.

Foire aux questions

How close is Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm to the airport?

This vacation home is 85.1 mi (219-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm to downtown Guacimal?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Guacimal.

Avis pour Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm

Avis

9,6

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 45 avis sur 54.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 6 avis sur 54.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 2 avis sur 54.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 1 avis sur 54.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 54.

8,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Service et personnel

8,0/10

Commodités

8,0/10

État et installations de l’hébergement

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

RICHARD C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Authentic Tico Rancho on Rio Guacimal

Enjoyed natural living in the country.
Séjour de 29 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Li L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Friendly people and animals

The local people in the farm are very friendly. My kids really enjoyed the dogs and other farm animals. We appreciated the tour from the owner as well.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Rebecca H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Best Parts of CR Vaca

This is our third visit to the country and second to this home. We shall be back due to the authentic representation of Pura Vida. It is not touristy, but a true representation of the life and culture of CR. Thank you to the family and community for making our stay amazing, again!
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Amy's C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Check-in was smooth and simple. The property manager, Stuart is extremely helpful, sincere, and communicative. The property is exactly as listed, and more. Access to the entire farm is welcomed and encouraged. The highlights for our stay included: the owner/campesino's warm hospitality, eco-friendly focus, full Kitchen and amenities, access to the River, large open balcony, serene environment, bespoke natural furniture and décor throughout the Property, and several activities offered on-site as well as nearby. Beautiful environment coupled with excellent hosts. Love it!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Rob R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Such a great experience

Our time at the farm was very memorable! It gave us a real view of Costa Rica, something hotels cant do. We LOVED waking up in the morning to the friendly pig and dogs, while sitting on the gorgeous patio overlooking the river while enjoying the breakfast we had ordered. It away from the busyness of Monteverde, but not too far and the drive to and from here is breathtaking! Definitely worth considering!
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

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Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

A true farm stay

The house is way off the beaten path and the pictures on the site are very accurate. Screened in kitchen and gorgeous view of river, lots of animals to see along with lots of fruit trees and bees (in a log making honey). The pig had piglets while we were there! The owner will give you a tour of the property and tell you about making sugar and rum. There’s a great restaurant up the road called El Sol and it’s terrific!!
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2023
Avis ancien

8/10 – Bien

Susan T.

Warm, welcoming hospitality and a slice of rural life

The host family and the experience of being on a farm is what really made our stay at Rancho El Rio special. We were glad to experience something so different from a beach holiday and our hosts are wonderful people doing so much to try to make things better for their community. We felt very taken care of and were so happy to be able to support their efforts through our stay. It was great for our kids to experience chickens and piglets and taste sugar cane right from the field. We loved swimming in the river daily and riding horses on the extensive property was a highlight. The accommodation was rustic but had everything we needed. Do visit for a slice of life in Costa Rica.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2017
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

stephany r.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

a great adventure off the beaten path

My family had an incredible time during our three days/two nights at Rancho el Rio. The kids were entranced by the many animals on the property (especially the friendly dogs!) and we loved hanging on the porch and playing games. We had one dinner and one breakfast delivery arranged which were delicious and enough food for leftovers. While the setting is rustic, it is very clean and the pictures accurately portray the casita. Alexander was a gracious host and was very patient with our rudimentary Spanish as he took us on a tour of the finca. His dedication to sustainability was apparent and inspiring. We flanked our stay here with high-end resorts in La Fortuna and near Manuel Antonio. When we returned home all three of our kids said that the time at Rancho el Rio was their favorite of our trip. If you don't mind the simplicity, highly highly recommend.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Sherri R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Urban Canadian family meets Costa Rican farm

Our family of four (kids aged 10 and 8) had a great time at the farm, particularly with the dogs on the farm. We learned a lot from the hosts about the farm and their work at the sustainability centre. It was the immersive experience we were looking for, and although there were definitely bugs and other critters around, everything was as expected. We enjoyed home-cooked Costa Rican food from a local resident, and were also able to share in the process of making candy from raw sugar cane. The hosts were very welcoming and are also great to chat with and learn about the culture. Our trip to Costa Rica wouldn't have been the same without our stay at the farm.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2019
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Chela L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Back to the future

Our stay was a return to traditional Costa Rican farm life as it has been for generations. As a Costa Rican/ US family we really enjoyed our stay. We had a wonderful host in Don Carlos. He was kind and helpful. The children loved the horses, cows, ox cart, goats, dogs, pigs, chickens .... well you get the picture. It was quite hot in April so we really enjoyed spending time in the river, finding pools and looking for fossils along the rocking banks. This we did once or twice a day. We ate most of our meals on the patio over looking the river, trees and nature.The house is simple, the hospitality is wonderful, all Costa Rican style. Thank you Don Carlos and all the farm animals who made our stay one to remember.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Samantha R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Authentic and memorable Costa Rica experience

We loved our stay at Rancho El Rio. Alexander was a very caring host, and Carlos showed our children all the farm animals, which they loved. We also had a lovely local woman cook and bring us all our meals since we didn't have our own car. She and Alexander joined us on the deck over the river for one meal, and we shared another of our meals with them in the farm area. We got to (had to!) practice our Spanish, which we enjoyed. We cooled off in the river every day. It was all so peaceful and special. We had to leave early for a medical reason and Alexander was so caring and helpful, and arranged a taxi to take us to San Jose. I can't recommend Rancho El Rio enough if you're looking for a memorable, authentic stay in Costa Rica. Not fancy, but clean and perfectly lovely.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2022
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Anie-Claude B.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great experience

The stay at the ranch was a great experience. It allowed us to experience what regular life might be like in Costa Rica. The people living at the ranch were extremely kind and went out of their ways to provide a meaningful experience to our family. The kids enjoyed all the farm animals and swimming in the river. The only downside was that the ranch is located a long way away from Monteverde, which we didn't realized until we got there. To get to the ranch from Monteverde, you have to drive over 45 minutes on mountain roads, and I would not advise doing the drive when it's dark. It's also a very different environment than Monteverde (dryer and a lot warmer). I think that it's just an important piece of information to know before booking, so that you can plan accordingly.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Jillian B.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful country living along Rio Guacimal

Our family had a fantastic time here. Alexander (for Stuart) was a wonderful host. He coordinated having dinner delivered to us the evening we arrived and it was delicious! We spent a lot of time outside either in the hammocks or swing and eating at the table there so we could enjoy the view of Rio Guacimal. We were escorted to the river by two of the farm dogs who spent a lot of time hanging out with us. The pigs visited a couple times as well which my husband loved. Alexander took us on a tour of the farm which was very enjoyable. Our daughter got to ride one of the horses while we walked the farm. We did drive up to Monteverde/Santa Elena one day but we preferred the quiet stay at the farm to the tourist laden area. We look forward to recommending a stay at the farm to friend and family. Our family is very comfortable with insects, bats and not having hot water or air conditioning. If any of those things are must not have or haves this is not the place for you. However, if those things don’t bother you, you are sure to have a fantastic experience!
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié

6/10 – Acceptable

Nathan R.

Points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.

Cultural Experience

I struggle to write this review, but feel it’s important to be honest so you can decide if it’s right for you. Alexander was kind and accommodating. He was easy to communicate with, gave us information about his farm and coordinated meals for us. I highly suggest that you coordinate with him to have meals delivered. The property is extremely rural and there is not much around. A local woman prepared our meals and everything was delicious and delivered hot at the time we requested. We had breakfast and dinner delivered during our stay. Meals were traditional foods and I felt as if a family member were preparing them for us (part of the cultural experience I mentioned). The house and property are not for the faint of heart. It is a working farm. There are dogs running around. Animal poo (horses, ducks, cows) on the ground. Bats hanging from the eaves. There is no air conditioning. For me and my family this was the most significant cultural experience during our trip to Costa Rica. It gave us a glimpse of every day life away from touristy areas and I found it valuable, but this is not glamping. If you struggle with bugs and other “critters”, you should think twice about staying here. If you want to experience “real” Costa Rica and support the economy in a rural area this may be a great option for you. The 3 star rating is purely in regard to accommodations. The host was gracious and we felt welcome and safe in his home.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Scott B.

An unforgettable experience for the family

Our recent visit to Costa Rica spanned three different areas and three different homes — this was by far our favorite. The home itself is the part that is easy to describe… it’s simple, but comfortable. The kitchen has all the basics you need to cook in—but we HIGHLY recommend arranging to have Tina (one of the locals) come by to prep dinner for you, or supply you with empanadas, tortillas and other goodies. Her food was the best we had in all of Costa Rica. The location is awesome. Guacimal is a neat little town, and the house is perfectly isolated. Your back porch looks out on a small river, and you fall asleep to its burbling sound every night. When the days got hot, we ducked down to the river for a swim (there are several small pools that make for easy, safe swimming). And this is a working farm. When we were there the grapefruit and oranges were in season, and we were allowed to harvest yuca for our meals. Farm to table eating was never easier. But what makes this perhaps our favorite-ever vacation home is the people. Veronica, the owner, is on a mission. She runs the local cooperative, advocating for the town and recounting Guacimal’s history for visiting students. She is remarkably warm and helpful. Jose and Albert live on the Rancho el Rio property and quietly ensure you have a perfect experience. Jose helped our kids feed the baby piglets every morning. Even more incredible, when we wanted to hike, Jose led us through the property’s trails. Ahead of us, Albert had swept a jungle path, and then constructed a dam in the river to make for the best ever swim. These two blew our minds at every turn—as if transported from the Ritz Carlton to a farm in rural Costa Rica. We would return in a heartbeat. This is a real experience you won’t find in the touristic beach towns, and that you won’t forget.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Alexandra L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Magical farm stay right on the river

If you love animals and nature, don’t mind a rustic location, and value a truly special, authentic experience, this place is for you! My family (six adults) LOVED our stay on this rustic property. Four sweet farm dogs will escort you anywhere you go and hang out with you on the patio for your entire stay. Prepare to be visited by chickens, pigs (and newborn piglets!), cats, monkeys, bats, and more! without even leaving the house. The farm also has horses and goats you can visit. Suffice it to say that the wildlife interactions were amazing. The groundskeeper, Alejandro, lives on the property and is incredibly accommodating- he treated us to multiple tours of different parts of the farm throughout our time there. There is plenty of parking right on the property for your vehicle, and the house has all the linens and towels you need as well as the basics for cooking in the spacious kitchen. The only thing to keep in mind is that this place is a bit rustic and it doesn’t have a/c, so be prepared to spend some time outside exploring or taking a tour of the farm, cooling off in the shade on the covered patio overlooking the river, or IN the river- and don’t worry about seeing some wildlife (including insects) outdoors! Don’t forget to take advantage of some of the extras that the owners can arrange for you, we arranged to purchase a kilo of the local coffee which was a cool experience. There are some small restaurants and shops in the small, authentic district of Guacimal where the farm stay is located, including a restaurant right down the road. You can also arrange for meals to be brought to you right in the farm. We opted to arrange for breakfast to be delivered daily, the food was super authentic- highly recommend! You’re also close enough (about 30 min south) to the Monteverde/Santa Elena area to visit famous attractions like the Cloud Forest with ease. That being said, life in the farm is so nature packed and peaceful, you might not want to leave at all!
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2022
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Julia S.

A Memory For A Life Time

We stayed at the farm in the middle of our trip. Later, to end the vacation, we stayed at a big name high-end resort. My Facebook comment while at the resort? "I am not the mega-resort kind of girl anymore, I miss the porch at Veronica's farm!" The experience on this farm changed me forever. Backed in January when I was planing the two-week trip for my family I thought : Um, four nights in a modern condo on a beach to relax so we will be prepared to "rough it" in the cabin at the farm...", and then two nights at a nicer hotel in the volcano town and finally a "reward" for us at the all-inclusive resort to wrap up the trip. I was totally wrong, I wish I could swap the unmemorable beach resort time for the farm time. As much as this was definitely the right place for me and my family, as much as I wish we had spent much more time there, I can see how it might not be right for everybody. If you don't find chickens and piglets wandering around your feet while you drink your morning coffee on the porch entertaining, this might not be the place for you. If you are looking for a place where you can pick up the phone and order room service any time, day or night, this might not be the place for you. (Which is not to say Veronica and the others were unhelpful. They were extremely kind and helpful. But this isn't a 'hotel' like that.) If you are looking for a base from which to see the sights, you may find the quietly beautiful isolation of the farm to be a bit too far off the beaten path. If your reaction to finding a (non-stinging variety) scorpion in the kitchen is to freak out, this might not be right for you. If your reaction is to say "Wow, COOL!", and help the kids look up on Google exactly what kind of bug this is, this place will make you happy.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Françoise Q.

Merveilleux

Accueil sensationnel a l association..puis a la maison.. on s est de suite senti chez nous .belle rivière en contrebas avec bébé. Aucun problème..facile d accès . Des randos aux alentours dans les parcs..bref de beaux moments chaleureux sur la terrasse ! Merci
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Alexandre B.

Un petit paradis dans la forêt tropicale Costa-Rica

Je n'ai que de bons mots pour décrire le Rancho El Rio! La place est situé a l'extérieur des centres touristiques mais en plein coeur de la forêt tropicale. Nous cherchions un endroit ou nous détendre et profiter de la nature et c'est exactement ce que nous avons trouvé. Un ranch, avec les animaux d'ici, des Ticos avec un énorme sourire et des propriétaires aux petits soins avec leurs invités. Au levé du jour, c'est le coq qui nous réveillait accompagné des oiseaux et des bruits de la forêt. Pour le déjeuner, nous allions nous même chercher les oeufs frais (directement dans l'enclos) et nous ramassions nos oranges pour nous faire un exquis jus réveil matin! Aucune auto, aucun camion, aucun klaxon, seulement le bruit de la rivière, la faune et la flore. Étant plus près des hautes montagnes que de l'océan, les journées sont chaudes et les nuits fraîches. Il n'y a aucun air climatisé sur place mais nous ne l'aurions pas démarré de toute façon, la température y est très clémente. Les hôtes sont des gens très impliqués dans la communauté, qui désirent aider les Ticos a gérer de manière plus responsable et plus proactive leur environnement et leur avenir. Ils sont les créateurs et les responsables de plusieurs formations et actions environnementales entrepris dans la région de Guacimal et Monteverde. Alors si vous cherchez des activités qui sortent de l'ordinaire, vous n'avez qu'a leur demander, ils sont pleins de ressources. A faire a moins d'une heure d'auto: Zipline, canopy tour, équitation, découvertes culinaires, exploration de la faune et la flore (de nuit comme de jour), baignade en rivière, descente en rappel dans des chutes, hors-piste en 4x4, visite des installations des Quakers (fromagerie, champs de café, culture maraichère,etc), siroter un rafraîchissement avec une vue d'une grande beauté, manger dans des restaurants et découvrir la richesse locale, etc. Dernier petit point, nous étions une famille de 3, nous sommes restés 6 nuits et l'endroit aurait pu facilement héberger 7 personnes avec assez de place pour tout le monde, en plus on a manqué de temps pour faire tout ce qu'on souhaitait faire. C'est assurément le coup de coeur de notre voyage de 3 semaines. On souhaite même y retourner lors de notre prochain périple en sol Costaricain.
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2018
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Carole F.

Magnifique séjour

Dans les différents gîtes dans lesquels nous avons séjourné au Costa RIca, celui-ci est de loin notre coup de coeur ! L'accueil de Véronica, Alex et Stuart est incomparable ! Le gîte est très propre, bien équipé. Le bruissement de la rivière est perceptible du gîte. Véronica nous a aidé à planifier et réserver les diverses activités de notre séjour. La randonnée à cheval sur le ranch est magique ! Le ranch offre en lui-même beaucoup de possibilités d'observations de la faune et la flore. Nous avons profité aussi de cours de cuisine et de mets typique à domicile ! Nous recommandons chaleureusement ce gîte !
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Sylvia B.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing, great and authentic experience

Das Haus war bei unserer Ankunft blitzblank sauber. In der Küche waren alle für unseren Kurzaufenthalt notwendigen Geräte vorhanden. Dass sich die wenigen Kilometer bis Monteverde bei den hiesigen Straßenverhältnissen zu einer über dreißigminütigen Fahrt dehnen könnten, wussten wir vorab und haben die herrlichen Ausblicke während der Fahrt genossen. Den Hinweis in einer früheren Bewertung, dass die Temperaturen auf der Ranch bedeutend höher sind als in Monteverde war sehr hilfreich. Abends auf der großen Terrasse am Fluss sitzend waren aber auch Temperaturen von über 30 Grad gut auszuhalten. Die Betten fanden wir nicht sehr bequem, aber dies ist Geschmackssache. Dank des Deckenventilators war das Schlafen in einem der Schlafzimmer trotz der Hitze erstaunlich gut möglich. In dem anderen Schlafzimmer hatten wir einen Standventilator. Wer zum Schlafen eine Klimaanlage benötigt, sollte hier allerdings lieber nicht buchen. Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir herzlich von Alexander begrüßt und auch durch die Farm geführt. Letzteres war hilfreich, wenn ich auf eigene Faust über das Gelände gehen wollte. Die 3 Hunde waren dabei ständige Begleiter. (Und verscheuchten damit leider all die Tiere wie Leguane oder Vögel, die ich eigentlich beobachten wollte.) Der Kontakt erfolgte über Stuart, den Sohn des Vermieters, ausschließlich über die FeWo-App. Auch während unseres Aufenthalts war er über die App erreichbar. Alexander und sein Mitarbeiter Carlos verwöhnten uns mit frischem Obst.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié

4/10 – Médiocre

Stefan F.

Points forts : Communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Points faibles : Propreté

Nicht gut

Leider konnren wir das,Quartier nicht beziehen. Die Schlafzimmer haben extrem gammelug gerochen, die Bettwäsche auch. Unserer Meinung nach roch es nach Schimmel. Die Wände haben entsprechende Flecken.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Brenna E.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing!

Rancho el Rio is a very special place. The house was super cool with all the natural wood and indoor/outdoor living. The amount of wildlife and animals we saw during our stay were countless. So many lizards of all sizes, several toucans and monkeys almost everyday. That on top of all of the farm animals that live on the Ranch. We were there during the off season (rainy season) but still enjoyed the river (carefully). Our host Alex went over and above to ensure we had a great stay. We ventured across the river to get ice cream, my girls got to ride horses, play with baby pigs, observed the process of a hen taking care of her eggs and then having them hatch, taking care of the hen and chicks and so much more. Santa Elana and Monteverde are only a short drive away and offer countless opportunities for day trips but staying at the Ranch offers a unique opportunity experience authentic Costa Rican culture without the tourists. We are already planning our next stay here! It was AWESOME!!
Séjour de 28 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Lynna S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fantastic farm!

A true small town Costa Rica experience! Far from tourists, this beautiful farm allows families to truly be a part of Costa Rica culture. The owners of the farm are wonderful and their sustainability efforts are important. It was nice to know our vacation money was going to something of consequence.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Daniel S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing location along the Guacimal River

We spent 5 days at the farm and had a wonderful time picking fresh mangos, visiting with the farm dogs and pigs and swimming in the river while toucans flew over head. The accommodations are adequate but rustic which is what we were expecting from a rural farm stay. We loved it and and would gladly stay there again.
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2022