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Rainbow galore in the mountains
Bamboo Entrance
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Bamboo House Kitchen and Bed - Windows on every side!
Bamboo House Living Space

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
NZ$80
avg per night

Explore the area

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San Pedro de poas, Alajuela
  • Doka Estate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Hacienda Alsacia
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 130.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
Price is NZ$80 avg per night,

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About the area

San Juan

Located in San Juan, this farm stay is in the mountains. Colinas del Poas and Hacienda Alsacia are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Central Market Alajuela and Plaza Real Alajuela. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tropical Bungee or Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Doka Estate - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Melia Cariari Golf Course - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Toucan Rescue Ranch - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 20 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 33 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Alsacia - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Café - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Bomba - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador del Poás - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Brujos - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Stunning Cathedral Ceiling Bamboo house on Coffee Farm near Poas Volcano

Bamboo House and additional Cottage on Organic Coffee farm

Enjoy the Bamboo house with stunning panoramic views of Poas volcano and the Central Valley. This is a one of a kind living space designed by the great Costa Rican Bamboo builder, Martin Cato. The hand made bamboo ceiling soars to a glass dome that, at night, focuses the moon beam as it travels across the hand laid hardwood and stone flooring. Natural light illuminates the space from every side for a 360 degree view - see the wondrous multi-colored hummingbirds, butterflies, coffee fields, banana plants and grand colors of the Costa Rican natural surroundings. The house is set in the center of a five acre organic coffee farm. Very private and peaceful. Part of our vision is to live sustainable so the house is solar powered. You can still stay connected via Internet.

We love sitting on the deck late in the afternoon, enjoying beverages, and watching the sun set!

You'll want to hang out all day so we've provided gas stove, fridge and all the cooking utensils. There is a queen bed in the bamboo house and bathroom across the deck. Check out the Virtual Tour in the Photos section!!!

In addition we have an additional cottage adjacent to the house perfect for a second couple or children.

We highly recommend a 4x4 vehicle as we the farm is on a gravel road. The space has a sofa bed and loft as well as a kitchenette and bathroom. The cottage has a patio with view of Banana trees and the mountains. In addition there is a fire pit and garden area connecting the 2 living spaces. You'll love the locally made artisan bbq grill in the backyard.

Take a tour of the property with Jose, our caretaker. He loves people and is always delighted to show you the farm to cup process. Watch him roast a batch of our rich, tasty coffee - you 'll be drinking the fresh roast the next day. It's akin to eating fresh bread right out of the oven!

Property manager

Kimberly Near
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets
No check-ins after 8:30 pm. We are a working farm. You can in a hotel by the airport and come the next morning. We $50 off the first night.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Cathedral Ceiling Bamboo house on Coffee Farm near Poas Volcano pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stunning Cathedral Ceiling Bamboo house on Coffee Farm near Poas Volcano?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Cathedral Ceiling Bamboo house on Coffee Farm near Poas Volcano?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stunning Cathedral Ceiling Bamboo house on Coffee Farm near Poas Volcano located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is within 6 miles (10 km) of Doka Estate, Poás Volcano National Park and Tropical Bungee. Ruinas de Ujarras and Arte Latino are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Stunning Cathedral Ceiling Bamboo house on Coffee Farm near Poas Volcano Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place to stay. Great coffee!
The property is beautiful. The property manager was so friendly and helpful. There are so many things to do within driving range. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
The location and surroundings were pastoral. Our host Jose was great! We loved coffee on the large porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
We loved staying at the Bamboo Coffee House. It’s a peaceful and beautiful location surrounded by nature. The front porch was lovely as were the two houses for accommodations. Thank you to Jose for welcoming us and making sure everything went well, which it did. Beautiful spot, thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!
Where to begin?! Alajuela and the surrounding areas are truly amazing. Little did we know the mountains, curving roads and small villages we drove through to get here was just the beginning to an amazing experience. We couldn’t have timed our stay better as Jose was just harvesting the coffee beans and with Jose’s guidance we learned so much. The coffee house was amazing with its architecture and surroundings. We truly felt like we experienced a true Costa Rican life style. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience it all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Gorgeous views of lush plants and Poás is the background, beautiful bungalow and casita. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Coffee Farm Stay
We stayed here 5 years ago and loved our experience so decided to come back. It did not disappoint!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Def need a vehicle with good off road capability to reach this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous escape
Wow what a authentic wonderful exotic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Angelina A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet and peaceful place
Very serene and quiet, a great place to relax.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake D., Stafford, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
The property was amazing, easy to find, and close to La Paz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eco - coffee tour.
Final stop while visiting Costa Rica. House is very comfortable for a couple, but as 3 that needed separate sleeping accommodations, it was less than ideal. Very remote and private location - beautiful setting - well maintained - was not as bird or wildlife influenced as other places we visited, but wonderful nonetheless. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

crystal p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
A little hard to find but all the places we stayed at were hard for find with the directions and no actual street names. The host was quick with response time once I knew I was lost.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

We both really enjoyed our stay at the bamboo house
Astonishing structure in a lovely setting. Coffee plantation setting but with a rainforest background. Humming birds and huge butterflies all day. Jose very helpful and quite a lovely person. Totally relaxing as a place to stay in Costa Rica.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ed & Marissa R.

Lovely accommodations, wonderful host, quiet and secluded
Super cute place with an amazing view! The Bamboo House was very clean and cozy and the grounds were well kept. As coffee drinkers, we were excited to see a working, organic coffee farm and we weren't disappointed. We enjoyed the tour of the farm given by Jose Luis (the other review did not overstate... he is AWESOME) and the coffee was delicious! We can't say enough good things about our stay ~ it was so enjoyable. We would definitely recommend staying here if you are planning a vacation to Costa Rica.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Bamboo Casita
We felt relaxed the moment we arrived at the casita. The wrap around deck was very inviting with the rocking chairs where we enjoyed our morning coffee, and an evening glass of wine. Jose, the caretaker of the coffee farm kindly gave us some fresh roasted coffee beans when we arrived, and later in the week gave us a farm tour. The castita was well stocked with all the essentials, and we enjoyed the use of the barbecue, and the firepit. Thanks for a lovely week at your little slice of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RELAXATION EXTREME
Very peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful with a wonderful sleep on comfortable bed. Jose the manager was fabulous. The only reason for a 4 star was it was difficult to get the hot water in the shower adjusted. I guess it needs a new knob. Also, which no fault of owner, the road is very rough getting to their drive. You do need a 4 wheel drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie N.

Absolutely wonderful experience
I stayed at this property with my husband, my 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter and we had an amazing time. The owner ensured that Jose was available upon our arrival to help guide us to the property in case we had any trouble finding it since we arrived well after dark. The provided directions as well as the GPS location that she provided proved to be enough and we arrived without issue. Jose was ready for us and gave us a quick tour of the facilities. There is a book in the bamboo house that also guides you through the property as well as provides recommendations on sights and restaurants in the area. We did visit a few of the recommended sights and restaurants and were not disappointed (Poas Volcano, Los Chorros Waterfalls, Grecia, the local soda (Bomba I believe, which was the best in all of our other soda visits across the country). Since there were four of us two of us slept in the bamboo house and two in the lofted apartment. Both are equipped with all the basic necessities and then some. The bamboo house is such an amazing building with beautiful views of the coffee farm and such a gorgeous design. We made full use of the kitchen and were happy to find it stocked with some basic necessities such as oil, spices, and a wide variety of cooking utensils. I cannot come up with adequate words to describe how serene the property is. We coordinated a time for a quick tour of the farm with Jose and were delighted with the experience. It was very interesting to learn about the coffee process as well to pick various fruits from the trees on the farm. Jose is an excellent host and guide; polite and helpful. We didn't have a need to further use his services but it was nice knowing he was available if needed and he did check in with us once or twice after. We stayed for three nights and were very sad to leave but we left feeling more at peace than when we arrived. If I make it back to Costa Rica I will definitely stay here again. I would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Volker L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Letzte Übernachtungen vor dem Rückflug
Zum Abschluss unserer Rundreise haben wir hier 2 Nächte verbracht. Mit dem Auto sind wir in ca. 40 Minuten zum Vulkan Poas gefahren. Der Flughafen ist gut erreichbar. Die Ausstattung und Lage entsprachen der Beschreibung. Wir haben eine genaue Beschreibung für die Anfahrt erhalten und hatten keine Probleme, das Haus zu finden. Der Verwalter vor Ort war immer erreichbar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We had such a wonderful stay. This was our first time in Costa Rica and the owner as well as the property caretaker were very helpful before and during the stay helping us prepare and navigate our trip. The area is beautiful and there are a couple of small towns nearby to get groceries, souvenirs and to eat out. The coffee from the farm was delicious. I highly recommend renting a car with 4 wheel drive to handle the ups & downs of the road. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Columbus, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish I could have stayed longer!
Fantastic experience. Just perfect. The property, as stated, sits on a coffee farm, and is surrounded on all sides by lush vegetation. I kept thinking it really was as close to paradise as I'll ever see. Kim and Michael were excellent hosts, very prompt with communication, and understanding when I experienced some major travel delays. Jose, the caretaker, was also incredibly helpful, knowledgable, and friendly. The property had everything we needed to prepare meals, make coffee, and keep some groceries refrigerated. Staying in this VRBO, I felt I was as close to nature as I could possibly be, while still enjoying the security and convenience that any mass-produced dwelling would have. A big plus for me is that the construction and overall design were all sustainable. The solar power and on-demand hot water never left us wanting for anything, and we weren't misers with either. The neighborhoods and towns surrounding the property were all a very quick drive, or walkable. We found everything we needed at local markets and restaurants/sodas. During our stay, we went to Jaco, for a day of "jungle adventures," stayed there that night, and hit the beach the next day. It was a reasonable drive, and that was also a great time, but though we stayed in a cute little "boutique" hotel, we both found ourselves wishing we were "back on the farm." If you're on the fence, book this one. It was a dream come true. Thanks again for sharing this property with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Great place, great owner & property manager. would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bamboo House- Great views
Spent 2 nights here during our honeymoon. It’s a quaint little area and was really cool to stay on a small coffee farm. Jose was great and it was a great location close to Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall and close to San Jose. Highly recommended if you are looking for an authentic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

andre g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite Getaway
Property was beautiful and unique. If you are looking for a quite getaway in a beautiful location this is it. Everything you need is provided and the host is very accommodating. I definitely recommend doing some star gazing at night and check out Poas volcano and La Paz waterfall Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bianca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical place in the Poas countryside
This property is a very special place and one not to be missed if you want an enchanting country getaway or base in the Poas area. The building has glass windows all around which allows sunlight to stream in from sunrise to sunset. Lounging on the bed with the sun streaming in the morning was lovely and we could birdwatch without getting out of bed due to all the pretty flowers just outside that attracted birds. The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to make a meal and access to the washing machine was great. The bamboo flooring was warm on your feet and felt luxurious. Jose showed us around the coffee plantation and shared lots of information about the property. His warmth and genuine friendliness made the stay so enjoyable. We bought coffee gown on the farm itself and can’t wait to share it with friends. The location is a bit tricky to find the first time. Ignore google maps directions which tell you to turn left on Calles Liles. outside of San Pedro de Poas. It takes you to a back (west)!side of the property where there is no access. Find Camiones Hermanos Peraza on google maps and go past there to Super Zamora store (left side at an intersection)!) and turn left and follow the rest of instructions on the site. There is a small sign for Rio Coyote by a blue wall and turn left onto a dirt road and follow the directions. I recommend arriving by day if at all possible. Off the beaten track a bit and luxurious and rustic all at once. Hope to return again one day for longer. (We stayed 4 nights) A slice of heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What else can I say?
Everyone who has stayed here has said it all. Just being here was one of the of the highlights of our trip. Few AirBandBs in many continents compare to this house and this setting. Wish I were writing a book because I would come here for months and months. I do think the directions could be clearer. We came in from Samara on the west coast. Had no trouble getting to San Pedro de Poas, but took us a another hour being lost to finally get to the house. We thought the soccer field - of which you actually go by five or six- Perazo Hermanos Camiones and Zamora market were just outside of town, but they definitely are not. You have to make a right turn on one of of the roads outside of town and then go a few kilometers uphill to get to them. It would have been extremely helpful to have had this information along with a description of where to turn- I think Restaurant Marillo or something like that. The best thing to do is to program your GPS to Peraza Hermanos. Unfortunately ours was cutting in and out and no one in town had any idea of where we were going. But as they say in the sausage business, “Once you chop the meat, the rest is easy.”
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019