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The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!

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Front Porch & garden
Side door & garden
Kitchen, dining area and side door
Kitchen, dining area and futon
Futon & hallway to bedrooms

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 592.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Bijagua, AL
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • El Pilon Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Canas (CSC)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!

This beautiful log-style, concrete cabin is a slice of tranquility! Full kitchen, 2 BR (1 ensuite), 2 BA plus futon. Laundry, Fibre Optic internet Wi-Fi. Includes breakfast, fruit, snacks, refreshments & hygiene products. A/C, screened windows & sealed doors (no bugs!) Located steps away from Rio Celeste. Bird watching on-site! Hiking, waterfall, horseback riding, chocolate & coffee farms, labyrinth, tubing, Volcan Tenorio National Park, sloth & nocturnal wildlife night tours ALL within minutes!

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside permitted. Please dispose of butts.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Katira

Katira is home to this holiday home. Aqua Celeste and Miravalles Maze are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit FlyZone Wakeboard School and Butterfly Garden Paraíso.
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Bijagua, AL

What's nearby

  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • El Pilon Station - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Peace Tree - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 18 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Poro - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Kantala - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪La Jarra - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!?

As of 25 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park! on 28 April 2025 start from NZ$455.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park! located?

Situated in Katira, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from El Pilon Station and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Rio Celeste Waterfall. Peace Tree and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Olga T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kristi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Your host

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Welcome to Casa Familia!We're Rick & Ashley, your hosts.Thank you very much for putting your trust in us toaccommodate you on your Costa Rica Rain Forestholiday! We are originally from Canada but have called CostaRica home for over 15 years combined. Funny thingis, we met down here! Among other things, CostaRica is a great place to fall in love...with people,nature and Pura Vida! We hope you enjoy your stayhere and in the Rio Celeste area. We will try toanswer all or most of your questions in this shortguidebook. We will also offer some local attractionsand their contact information. If you need somethingfeel free to reach out. We live next door and will behappy to help you. Otherwise we will respect yourprivacy and stay out of your way!Thanks again for choosing Casa Familia.

Why they chose this property

Jungle vibe all the way! The home is located about 1 km from the main road on a gravel road. There's very little traffic and not much noise other than the sounds of the jungle. Tropical birds, monkeys and more! Very safe and crime free area.

What makes this property unique

The home was constructed for comfort and cleanliness. Completely tiled throughout, concrete constuction, custom fit windoiws and screens along with tight fitting doors...the jungle critters stay outside!

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