Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park

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A wooden cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush vegetation and a variety of colorful plants.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
Master bedroom (has an ensuite)
A covered outdoor area with stone flooring, seating, and potted plants.
A kitchen with a stove, sink, and dining area with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bijagua, AL
  • Place, El Pilon Station
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

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

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About the area

Katira

Located in Katira, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Tapir Valley Nature Reserve and Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frog's Paradise and FlyZone Wakeboard School. Butterfly Garden Paraíso and Miravalles Maze are also worth visiting. Water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Bijagua, AL

What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Peace Tree - 15 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Upala Central Park - 59 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sabor de Doña Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Danta - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Cafe la Semilla - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Yeye's Restaurante - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park located?

Situated in the mountains, 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2026
Thanks M! We enjoyed hosting you :) Your enthusiasm for the area and the wildlife was great! We hope you check out "Pura Vidaville" again. Pura Vida! R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This property was everything we could have ever dreamed of for our first time to the Costa Rican jungle! The property grounds were immaculate and
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Thanks Tanya! We enjoyed hosting you and appreciate your kind and words 🙂 Pura Vida! Rick & Ashley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you Suzanne! It was our pleasure to host you and your family ! Pura Vida R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you Natalie! We really appreciate your kind words :) Pua Vida, R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2025
No problems with Chris. Very polite & friendly. Followed the rules and left the house in very good condition. Thanks Chris!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I thought paradise meant white sand beaches, but now it’s been redefined. The attention to detail inside and out was absolutely outstanding. Such a lovely home and gorgeous property. The hosts were amazing and attentive—so generous with how they stocked the home, including eggs, bread, snacks, and more as well as advice and quickly answering questions. This was our first stop on our first trip to Costa Rica, and the high bar was quickly set. Lovely home base for exploring the region. My kids have proclaimed this property to be their favorite rental ever, and we can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Aw shucks! Your lovely review warmed out hearts and really made our day! Thank you so much for the kind words and the shout out. We really appreciate such a wonderful review. Pura Vida! R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thank you for the thoughtful review! Ashley, I & other travelers really appreciate it :) Pura Vida! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you for the great review! We really appreciate it :) Pura Vida R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Thank you for the great review Kristi! We reaslly appreciate your kind words and you for staying with us. Pura Vida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thanks Kara! We're happy you're happy! Thanks again for staying at Pura Vidaville! Pura Vida, R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you Chris for the nice review! We really appreciate it :) Pura Vida, R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Thank you for the awesome review D! I'm not sure where my original reply went but better late than never!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Thank you for your kind words Kelly! We really appreciate you taking the time to write your thoughts...and your fellow travelers do too! We're very happy you enjoyed Casa Familia :) Pura Vida! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2026
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad you enjoyed Casa Familia-Pura Vidaville! It was our pleasure hosting you. Your review made our day! Pura Vida :) R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Thank you for writing such a great review Olga! It was our pleasure hosting you! Pura vida, R & A
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
We really enjoyed hosting Megan and her family. Very nice people with happy, positive personalities. After taking a wrong turn due to Google Maps & an offroad adventure, they laughed it off and had a great stay! Thanks Megan, Pura Vida! R & A
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