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Rocka Verde Retreat

4.0 star property
4-star vacation home near Quebradas Biological Center

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Luxury House | Living area
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Luxury House | Living area
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pueblo Nuevo, Rivas, San José
  • Place, Quesos Canaan
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, The Secret Gardens
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Rivas

In Rivas .Stay at this Rivas vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory and The Secret Gardens. Quebradas Biological Center is within 9 miles (15 km) and Cloudbridge Nature Preserve is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miravalles Cross - 24 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Quesos Canaan - 25 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Mariposario Casa Alegría - 25 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Samaritan Xocolata Chocolate Factory - 26 min drive - 16.5 km
  • The Secret Gardens - 27 min drive - 17.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pelos Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Chirripó Berg - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Botánika - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Casa Alegría - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Batsú Gastropub - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rocka Verde Retreat

4-star vacation home near Quebradas Biological Center
This vacation home offers its guests 4 outdoor swimming pools. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at this vacation home. Self parking is free.
  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
This vacation home offers 2 accommodations with rice cookers and portable fans. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Treatment room

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Couples/private dining
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 75; reservation required
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bidet

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Fee: USD 25 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Please put keys back in lockbox and change the code before leaving.
Checkout time is at 11am unless you made other arrangements with us. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 195 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 75

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property only accepts cash
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the vacation home before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Rocka Verde Retreat Rivas
Rocka Verde Retreat Private vacation home
Rocka Verde Retreat Private vacation home Rivas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rocka Verde Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 76.3 mi (193-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rocka Verde Retreat have an airport shuttle?

This vacation home offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 195 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Rocka Verde Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rocka Verde Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rocka Verde Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rocka Verde Retreat?

This vacation home offers free self parking.

Does Rocka Verde Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home features 4 outdoor pools.

Does Rocka Verde Retreat have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Rocka Verde Retreat to downtown Rivas?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Rivas.

Rocka Verde Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

KASPAR

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There is no explanation of how amazing this place is!… Just book it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great relaxing stay in a great enviroment
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Unforgettable experience. This place is like from a dream, no words can do justice to how unique this place is. You can just sit down and watch the beauty and art all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter Kabell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The house is absolutely unique, and beautifully situated with a river running through the back garden, making sleep filled with wonderful water noises. The house is artistically decorated, with a lot of unique pieces, and it is fully equipped with anything you need. To note, that for access you need a four-wheel-drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was exactly what I was needing. Serenity, tranquility, peace. A real opportunity to be one with nature without sacrificing civilized amenities. Overall this place was wonderful and the extreme private space mixed with the sound of the river all night makes for perfect sleep
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is truly one of a kind. It felt like stepping into The Croods (the movie)—living in a cave, but an incredibly luxurious one! The kids said it was like being in a fairytale and were genuinely sad to leave. Tucked away by the river and off the beaten path, it had everything we needed for a magical stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most unique place you will ever stay! It’s so much fun. We loved it! It’s very nice, comfortable and really cool! We enjoyed the hot tub, playing darts and the river sitting area. My 9 year old is already asking to go back and we certainly will!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelissen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Rocka Verde house is like something out of a movie. It’s truly a fascinating house. The river that runs past the house is beautiful and the gazebo on the rock is a great place for a morning coffee. The house has all the amenities you need and Robert is a very attentive host. We stayed longer than initially planned because we liked it so much.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Mindblowing and conscious design

This stay was absolutely out of this world. Robert, the owner and designer of the place, is an excellent host, he left us a hand-written welcome note and some goodies. Sleeping next to the river and waking up to nature sounds feels like a movie. The house is well equipped with anything you might need. The design and coziness of the place is undeniable. A place as dreamy as it gets ✨️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Surprise, surprise, surprise

Excellent place to stay for home base to visit Cloudbridge Nature observatory or hot springs and Chirripo The share uniqueness of the house was a treat in itself. The interior was a tranquil sanctuary. Very natural and peaceful. The lighting was an unexpected ambiance. Full kitchen was a plus all you need to be meal ready is ingredients. Washer and dryer on site was a pleasant surprise, especial after a day hiking in the cloud forest. The outside garden is a nice morning walk. Then you have the elevated catwalk to the River where you can sit and watch the birds, including a couple of Momot that were there every day. It has a nice patio area with a grill that is nice to sit on as well. Robert was great in touching base with us and making sure we got in ok,then our host checked in to make sure everything was great as it was. They do offer meals to be made for you we did not use this service but the reviews in the guest book made us wish we would have.😊 The property is safe and quiet. There is a small meat market in town and a grocery store so you can stock up on food items to prepare meals. A little further down the road at a little soda Antogitos del de maiz is good food but you can also get gluten free desserts. Great place to relax and unwind. You will be totally amazed by the house and the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024