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Casa Familia-Pura Vidaville. Private Modern Cabin w/ AC & Fiber Wi-Fi. Near Park

Katira vacation home with kitchen

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bijagua, AL
  • Place, Rio Celeste Waterfall
  • Place, El Pilon Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About the area

Katira

In Katira .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Katira vacation home, you'll find El Pilon Station and Rio Celeste Waterfall. Peace Tree and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 22 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Danta - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay on the edge of the Rainforest directly above Rio Celeste!

This beautiful log-style, concrete cabin is a slice of tranquility!
Full kitchen A/C, screened windows & sealed doors
2 BR (1 ensuite) 2 BA + futon
Laundry
5GWi-Fi
Includes breakfast, fruit, snacks, refreshments & hygiene products

Steps from private trails to the Rio Celeste river! Birding ON-SITE!
Hiking, horseback riding, chocolate & coffee farms, labyrinth, tubing, Volcan Tenorio National Park & Rio Celeste waterfall, sloth & wildlife night tours ALL within mins!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking outside permitted. Please dispose of butts.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Casa Familia-Pura Vidaville. Private Modern Cabin w/ AC & Fiber Wi-Fi. Near Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was amazing, quick to reply to any questions we had. The home was very modern and cozy, we enjoyed the snacks and breakfast bar food they provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rick and Ashley were wonderful hosts and the house was every bit as nice as the pictures lead you to believe. Good drinking water from the tap, excellent big showers, nicely decorated, and seriously in the heart of the rain forest. On the porch you see nothing but trees and birds. Birds and more birds. Daily regulars included Toucans, Amazons, Alacari and Hummingbirds. We witnessed a fascinating conversation about the food in the feeder between the Toucans and a Montezuma Oropendola. It's in a perfect location for good local restaurants and activities in Tenorio Volcano Park and Rio Celeste. Absolutely get their recommended tour guide - Jhonny. Great guy. Kitchen was stocked with staples like coffee, milk, eggs, bread, and very nicely equipped. They checked in on us daily, and offered to pick up whatever we may need when they went to town. We were there for a big birthday and they brought us a Birthday Cake that day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication! Great recommendations! The property is immaculate and thoughtfully designed for the guest. I was impressed with the upkeep of the grounds and the trail to the river. The jungle was accessible and wildlife was literally at your door with morning Tucans greeting you at breakfast. The home was fully stocked our hosts thoughtfully provided breakfast items, snacks, and drinks. This saved us time and energy for our quick stopover in Katira. We wish we could have stayed longer. Exceeded all our expectations including our local tour guide Jhonny.
View of Tucans from the living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rick and Ashley were great hosts. Since we were arriving at Casa Familia on Christmas Eve after sundown, I was concerned that we might not have food available for that night and Christmas Day. Rick was nice enough to buy us some food we requested to make Costa Rican dishes in advance, and it turned out to be enough food for our entire three-day stay, save for some drinks and snacks at Soda El Parque. We loved the environs and feeding and watching the birds, especially the Yellow-Throated Toucans, Collared Aracaris, and Montezuma Orependolas. We highly recommend staying at Casa Familia for anyone, but especially birders, who would be better equipped to identify the numerous other species we saw. We also greatly enjoyed our sloth watch and coffee tour with Johnny based on Rick and Ashley's recommendation. I wish we had booked a longer stay.
Frog encounter during Sloth tour.
Yellow-throated toucan investigating papaya at feeder.
Yellow-throated toucan pair at feeder
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne d.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is extremely well designed and functional with a beautiful garden. They paid attention to so many details, such as supplying useful items for comfort in the house and for exploring the area. We really appreciated the breakfast food and snacks provided. The hiking trail down to the river is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing paradise! Do yourself a favor and book it!

Our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids)visited Costa Rica for 9 days. We stayed in 3 different Vrbos but this one was our favorite. Absolutely amazing, paradise on earth! The hosts are very responsive and kind, you will arrive to some eggs, milk, snacks and fruit waiting for you. The location is perfect and safe. We were able to walk to the national park, maze, restaurants and the trail behind the house. We saw the most amount of different birds on our first morning out of our whole stay in Costa Rica. The hosts were restocking the fruits in the feeder to attract more birds. My teenage daughter said it was the best morning of her life waking up to all the birds just flying above us and then watching them eat the fruit just a few feet away from us. This place will stay in our hearts forever. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The house was a perfect place for my family to spend some time, relaxing and enjoying all the wonderful nature available in Rio Celeste. Rick provided everything that we could need and we felt so well taken care of. I highly recommend. this house if you are looking for a beautiful house and wonderful location to spend some time enjoying nature and unwinding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Absolutely wonderful. Having Rick and Ashley so close made the experience so comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rio celeste

This place was absolutely amazing!!! So quiet and peaceful. The walk down to the river was amazing! The only thing we wished was to stay more than 1 night!! Rick and Ashley are amazing hosts and we can’t wait to come back with our kids
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location on Rio Celeste

We had a wonderful stay at Rick & Ashley’s home. The eggs, milk, bread, wine, beer & snacks were perfect after a long travel day. The house was a perfect size for our family of four. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L., Anacortes, wa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great slice of nature

We loved our stay at casa Rio Familia. The house was equipped with more than we needed. Great snacks and wine and beer plus sodas. The property is quiet and private yet close to everything. Many amazing birds and the gardens in the front are gorgeous. Definitely stay more than one night. Johnny the guide Rick and Ashley recommended was great and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R., Minden, NV

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place

We had a wonderful time, wish we could have stayed longer. My son loved all the snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Feb 2024 Rio Celeste

We had an awesome trip to Rio Celeste and our stay at Rick and Ashley’s Casa Familia was awesome. Great hosts and great advice on tours and Restaurants was very helpful. The house is close to everything you want to do. They suggested Johnnie as a guide and he was great. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

What a great way to start our journey through Costa Rica! Rick was incredibly responsive and made things easy and enjoyable for us throughout our stay. We didn’t see any real grocery stores so we especially appreciated the eggs, tasty fruit, and other items he provided. (If you want wine at home in the evening, buy some before you arrive - closest store doesn’t carry it). The home is lovely and is surrounded by a lush garden and jungle forest. The location couldn’t be better, as it is moments away from the hiking trail to Rio Celeste. Our favorite restaurant was Tapirus Paradise at the end of the street. Amazing food and friendly, attentive service at reasonable prices! We highly recommend staying at Rick’s place. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023