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Eco Villa with Cascading Waterfall, Swim Hole, River and Fruit Orchard

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Our backyard! Just steps away Corazon del Rio waterfall & swimming hole
Birdseye view of Casa Corazon del Rio
5 bed 4 bath under one roof!
View from fruit orchard, trees have grown since. Help yourself!
Open kitchen
Open kitchen with setting counter

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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San Isidro, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, Nauyaca Waterfalls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Parque Reptilandia
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Dominical
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Eco Villa with Cascading Waterfall, Swim Hole, River and Fruit Orchard

SUMMERY
Relax in an amazing jungle environment with a cascading waterfall, river and a swim hole we've named "Corazon del Rio" (Heart of the River). We brought part of the river into the living area, its sound and the ability to sit with your feet in the water, or relax in its wading pool, gives the Pura Vida (Pure Life) spirit we wanted for our guests to enjoy.

THE SPACE
Aside from your cozy bedroom (4 bedrooms sleeping ten total) enjoy either one of the two upstairs decks. One looks out at the La Ceiba River and the other overlooks the water feature and living area within the casa. Downstairs rest in one of the hammocks, dangle your feet in the living area creek, or relax in our wading pool. Hungry? Cook your own meal in our beautiful large open-air kitchen. We welcome you to make memories and relax in our Pura Vida environment.

LOCATION
Corazon del Rio can be found on Google Maps. It is located in the Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica in the quiet mountain village of Platanillo. Just head up the paved road 15 minutes from the beach town of Dominical, to our cooler climate at 1200 feet above sea level. Here you can enjoy our long cascading waterfall just steps away or take a day hike right from our casa to see four more local waterfalls (La Sota, El Tronco, La Raiz and Las Piedras). Get to know this little secret location a bit better! Just one kilometer away, the small village has restaurants, two grocery stores, a bakery, among other shops and services. A
weekly framer's market is just ten minutes up the road in the neighboring town of Tinamaste.

One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica, the Nauyaca Waterfall is just a short drive down the road. Not far to the EAST in Tinamaste is the Diamante Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Costa Rica. Further east is San Isidro, the second largest city in Costa Rica. Take an hour drive NORTH to visit and hike in Manuel Antonio National Park which borders the harbor town of Quepos. A thirty minute drive SOUTH is Uvita, home of the famous Whale Tail and boat tours to see dolphins and whales.
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About the area

Barú

Located in Barú, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parque Reptilandia and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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San Isidro, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Parque Reptilandia - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Playa Dominical - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Hacienda Baru - 23 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Playa Dominicalito - 25 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mula’s - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Moromo - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬19 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

kathie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Corozon del Rio was lovely!

We stayed at Corozon del Rio for 7 nights with 3 of our adult children. The rooms were really nice and the open air kitchen/dining/living area was amazing. There were a lot of staples (oil, some spices etc) in the pantry which helped because we made most of our own meals while we were there. Everything we needed was there for cooking. The only down side was that were we unable to connect with the property manager after our arrival when he showed us around the building. We were hoping to have him help us arrange some tours but fortunately the property owner was always available via email and WhatsApp for any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
We have a Welcome pack that we email after a booking. It as well as our website have a lot of suggested excursions for our guests to think about. phone numbers and emails of each is listed. There are tour agents in the beach town of Dominical 20 minutes away. There are two property owners, both can be reached on WhatsApp for no charge, or through email, cell phone or the booking site. We ask guest to contact us with any questions. In this case neither owner was contacted.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca B.

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

Unique hideaway

A very unique property. Completely open to the rainforest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

A perfect home in the jungle!

Our group could not have been more happy with our stay at Corazon del Rio. There were 10 of us, and we loved coming back to our home off the beaten path after a day of exploring the nearby areas. The kitchen is well equipped. The swim hole and waterfall behind the house was even prettier than I could have imagined. The water pressure only makes it possible to have one person take a shower at a time, but a minor hiccup in such a beautiful spot. The owner and hosts were extremely responsive. We could not have asked for a better place to ring in the New Year!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

4.5 Stars. This was an idealic Costa Rican escape! Fully immersed in nature”s beauty!

The house was beautiful and the location was amazing. The only reason we did not give it a five star rating was due to tge fact that some of the amenities as descriped were misleading. There was no air conditioning, which was a criteria we searched for, instead there were ceiling fans in most of the rooms (we rented the full house). Unfortunately two of the rooms had no fans at all and were not ideal to sleep in. One room had a ceiling fan but could not be used because it hit the slanted ceiling ( needs to be reconfigured). We also listed a pool as a requirement, there was no pool instead the listing showed a quaint heart shaped water collection pool (4feet wide x ~3 feet long) and advertised a swimming hole beside the property. All of this was true however it was the dry season and so both were very low. I highly recommend this property for people who love nature and want a rustic and unique experience. My feedback is only intended to let people know exactly what the amenities are so their experience meets their expectations. One recommendation would be to have a bbq however I understand that may attract animal or pest. My family absolutely loved this property and it helped create such a wonderful experience with nature and the beauty of Costa Rica
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback and great rating you gave even though it was not entirely what you expected. We love that you highlighted the experience of being immersed in nature! We are in our first year and want to know everything that would make our guests stay even better. Your feedback gives us the opportunity for clearer communications. Thank you! Unfortunately on the Home Away site, we are limited in how we can present certain features. Regarding "Air-Conditioning" -- This was checked and described as "All bedrooms have ceiling fans, Kitchen and back deck as well." The high ceilings in the bedrooms with the top section of the walls screened for ventilation along with very nice ceiling fans, and screened windows in the four main bedrooms combined with the cooler 1200 ft altitude of the location, creates a comfortable "natural" air flow. The one overflow bunk room has a standing fan that might have been moved by earlier guest. We will add a note that there are no commercial air-conditioners and clarify that the bunk room does not have a ceiling fan. Regarding "Communal Pool" -- This was checked and this description was listed: "A wading pool 18" deep, fits 4 people. Water is from the river and directed through the living area.A swimming hole is just a short walk away, it is about 5 feet deep and a very good size. See photos." We will add a note that there is no traditional pool. Regarding the drier season and the swimming hole being at a lower level: we will clarify the seasonal fluctuations of the river and swimming hole. Furthermore, we have approximately a 50 meter cascading waterfall with a small and a large swim hole, A river with a couple nice areas to get wet, as well as a custom water feature (waterfall, creek and wading pool) in the living area. The only way for us to describe these features on the booking site is to check the communal pool box. We as owners are very fortunate to have our co-host as a neighbor with a crew to help our guests with any needs or fixes as they arise. Contact information is all mentioned in our welcome pack before arrival. This also includes detailed photos and videos of the structure and its surroundings. This is done so guests can see the many extra eco-amenities Casa Corazon del Rio has as well as the four very nice waterfalls our co-host at EcoAdventures has available for our guest. We will emphasize more, that guests should call our co-host if they encounter problems such as you did regarding the fan.
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