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Finca el Refugio de Papito

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A wooden porch with a covered area, two wooden stools, and a metal chair.
A room with a wooden floor, a table with chairs, and windows with black shutters.
A palm tree with coconuts in a grassy area.
A room with two wooden beds, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a covered outdoor area.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with on-site laundry facilities for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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El Molino, Alajuela Province
  • Place, Proyecto Asis
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Quesada City Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Florencia

Located in Florencia, this holiday home is on a lake. Children's Eternal Rainforest and Juan Castro Blanco National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Arenal Adventure World and Kalambu Hot Springs. Natura Eco Park and Go Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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El Molino, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • Proyecto Asis - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Quesada City Park - 20 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 32 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockolas bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Idaly - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Termales Del Valle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Donde Macha Bar Restaurante - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finca el Refugio de Papito pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Finca el Refugio de Papito on 10 Mar 2027 start from £71, 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.

How much is parking at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Finca el Refugio de Papito located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Proyecto Asis and within 9 miles (15 km) of Children's Eternal Rainforest and Canopy San Lorenzo. Quesada City Park and Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos are also within 12 miles (20 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. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Farm

A great place to spend some quality time with nature and farm animals. Wonderful people/owners. Delicious breakfast and excellent hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2022
Thank you very much for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at FINCA el Refugio de Papito. The experience will stay with our family forever. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a Pura Vida experience. Whether it was fishing in the pond, seeing the sloths, macaws, iguanas, turtles or herons it was fantastic. Their offers of fresh coconut, plantains, and fresh cane juice were well received. Highly recommended and we hope to be back one day. Muchas gracias!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a perfect spot for a couple of lower-key days between adventures. The kitchen was great, and we loved sitting on the second story deck and watching birds and the small herd of cattle. Our hosts were thoughtful and communicative. If you like dogs, they have a super fun pack 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

I really can't say enough about our stay on the 'farm'. First off, the owners (who also live on the property) are such fantastic people. Friendly, respectful, and kind. The accommodations were first rate, very clean and comfortable. The setting is quiet and peaceful. We both loved it and hated to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thank you guys, my family loved meeting you both and hope you visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Host

This property initially appealed to me because of the small family farm and rural location. When booking I kept saying to my family, " this place looks too good to be true", on the second day of my stay I told my family " it's true" !!! Most importantly, the hosts are the best I have ever known.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful experience!

I just can't say enough good things about our stay here. Beautiful people, property, and location. During our stay, we had a small medical emergency with one of our kiddos, and our hosts went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. We are so very thankful! 10/10 we would recommend staying here if you are in the La Fortuna area! If we ever visit Costa Rica again we will be spending more time here! Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Our stay at this location was fantastic! The description and pictures are completely accurate. It's not a hotel - it's a unique, clean, comfortable house with the owners onsite. They greeted us upon arrival and showed us around the farm the next morning. The house had AC, dishes, linens, refrigerator, stove, and a microwave. It's rustic, and just what we were looking for. There were a few nearby locations to purchase fruit and other food, and a restaurant less than a mile away. La Fortuna is about 20 minutes away, so a short drive if you want to go to town. Our flight got in around 3, and by the time we got to the farm it was 7 PM. I would suggest that you not try to navigate the roads from San Jose to this location in the dark. It was a little scary, but we made it safely! This was the first place that we stayed in Costa Rica, and I wish that we had stayed longer. If we return, we will definitely choose this location. It was a fabulous experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Los dueños son pura vida
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay, too short.

Yesssenia was great to work with. Responded very quickly to question not just about the stay and property but also about Costa Rica. The property is so beautiful, and a great place for kids. The pond was great to take a short boat ride in and also for the kids to fish in. We got to eat a delicious, typical breakfast in the family's outdoor kitchen and it was such an awesome experience to talk to the family about their life story and Costa Rica. I would totally return to the property and stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Larisa thank you very much for such a nice review. We would love it if you came back to visit again. I hope you enjoyed Monteverde as well. Safe travels
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect!

Our kids loved the farm animals, the dogs, and the pond. The hosts and the experience exceeded our expectations - from farm-fresh eggs, milk, and cheese to fruit trees and easy access to Arenal Volcano and the hot springs in La Fortuna - this was an incredible find. We highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for such a nice review. We are happy to know that you and your family had a good time. Come back anytime:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic setting, warm welcome

We could not be happier with our stay here....the house was clean and quite lovely, beds comfortable, and the farm was exceptionally well taken care of. We watched the ducks and geese in the morning, and were especially taken with the beautiful (and content) cows. We have seldom experienced a welcome as warm and inviting as we had here.....the family was so kind and generous with their time and information about the plants and animals, and local attractions. Learning to make tortillas was a special treat! This is located in a perfect spot to visit La Fortuna via a short drive.....all the benefits without staying in the hustle and bustle of town. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time to spend here.....but it will be top on our list for our next visit to Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Melissa thank you so much for such a kind review. You guys were fantastic, would love to host you again in the future. Safe travels .
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