Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm | House in Monteverde

9.6 (53 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Guacimal House | Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm

2 Bedroom House in Guacimal, Monteverde

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.

This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Entertainment, Pet Friendly, Sports/Activities, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Guacimal. Enjoy your stay in Guacimal at this House.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • 2 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Living room
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 1130 sq ft (105 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • On the waterfront
  • On the river
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Internet
  • Internet access
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Free firewood
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock
  • 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)
Spa
  • Shared/communal pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash 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

Reviews

Amy's C.
Aug 11, 2025 04:38:22 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: 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!
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