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Rancho el Rio: Nature, Riverside & Farm

PropriĂ©tĂ© de vacances au bord d’une riviĂšre avec une cuisine et un patio

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Terrain de l’hĂ©bergement
Restauration en plein air
Chambre
Restauration en plein air
Divers

Avis

9,6 sur 10 – 
Exceptionnel
2 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes105.0 mÂČ

Commodités populaires

  • Piscine
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptĂ©s
  • Espace extĂ©rieur
  • DĂ©jeuner disponible

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Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • Place, RĂ©serve biologique de la forĂȘt de nuages de Monteverde
  • Place, Parc national de l'Arenal Volcano
  • Place, RĂ©serve Biologique ForĂȘt Nuageuse Monteverde
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Chambres et lits

2 chambres (6 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 lit superposé (1 place) et 1 lit 1 place

Chambre 2

1 lit double

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Salle de bain 2

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Espaces supplémentaires

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Jardin
Salle Ă  manger

À propos de cet hĂ©bergement

Rancho el Rio: Riverfront Farm - Les produits de la vente soutiennent la démonstration de la durabilité

Toutes les recettes de Rancho el Rio financent les programmes de bien-ĂȘtre animal, environnemental et social du Centre de dĂ©monstration pour la durabilitĂ©. NichĂ© au sein d'une communautĂ© rurale rurale paisible et au cƓur de la tranquillitĂ©, Rancho El Rio offre beaucoup d'intimitĂ© tout en vous offrant un point d'ancrage permettant d'accĂ©der facilement Ă  Monteverde pour des excursions d'une journĂ©e, situĂ©es Ă  seulement 17 km. DĂ©couvrez toute notre ferme de 112 acres et notre forĂȘt environnante: plus d'un mile de front de riviĂšre avec piscines naturelles, sentiers de randonnĂ©e en forĂȘt, montagnes avec une vue magnifique sur la riviĂšre et la forĂȘt tropicale, pĂąturages pour le bĂ©tail et vergers.

Rancho el Rio est une ferme paisible et durable et un paradis pour la faune sauvage situĂ© prĂšs du Rio Guacimal. Il est idĂ©al pour les familles ou les groupes plus importants. Rancho el Rio est une spacieuse cabane rustique surplombant une riviĂšre tropicale et entourĂ©e d'une forĂȘt luxuriante. Les meubles sont principalement faits Ă  la main - mĂȘme le sol du grand porche surplombant la riviĂšre a Ă©tĂ© moulu Ă  la main. Surplombant la riviĂšre, vos journĂ©es sont remplies du son naturel des eaux vives qui constituent un cadre paisible pour vos vacances. Le premier matin de votre sĂ©jour, nous vous fournissons du cafĂ© bio gratuit de notre ferme soeur de Monteverde, qui vous permettra de vous installer et de profiter de la beautĂ© de notre ferme.

Le grand porche couvert surplombe la riviĂšre et nos clients adorent se dĂ©tendre dans les hamacs, la balançoire et le canapĂ©-lit en plein air. Il y a aussi un poĂȘle Ă  bois pour cuisiner Ă  l'extĂ©rieur et un grand barbecue (nous vous fournissons du bois de chauffage gratuit). Notre grande cuisine donne sur le porche et la riviĂšre et constitue un endroit idĂ©al pour cuisiner vos propres repas ou pour savourer des plats traditionnels du Costa Rica prĂ©parĂ©s par nos voisins de la communautĂ© locale et livrĂ©s Ă  vous.

Rancho El Rio a été réaménagé pour répondre aux besoins des familles et des grands groupes. Avec une chambre principale spacieuse, un dortoir confortable et la possibilité de convertir le grand canapé futon, la cabine peut facilement accueillir 7 personnes. Il y a deux salles de bain complÚtes pour accueillir des groupes plus importants, une avec un magnifique sol en ardoise et l'autre avec des murs détaillés. Les deux douches ont de l'eau chaude. Le salon est également un endroit confortable pour se détendre - n'hésitez pas à profiter de notre collection de livres pour enfants et pour adultes, livres de guides du Costa Rica et livres sur la faune et la flore locales.

Nous avons une variété d'animaux sur notre ferme durable, y compris des chiens et des chats de sauvetage, des ùnes, des chevaux, des vaches, des buffles d'eau, des moutons, des chÚvres, des porcs, des oies et des poulets. Nous cultivons une variété de fruits et de légumes et encourageons nos clients à essayer les mangues fraßches et les caramboles juste devant la cabine. Les animaux de notre ferme sont trÚs sympathiques, en particulier nos chiens et nos chats, et ils peuvent vous suivre lorsque vous vous aventurez dans la ferme ou allez vous baigner dans la riviÚre!

Nous offrons aux clients la possibilité de commander des repas faits maison qui sont livrés directement à votre porte! Veuillez prendre rendez-vous à l'avance avec nous si vous souhaitez que les repas (petits-déjeuners, déjeuners et / ou dßners) soient préparés tout au long de votre séjour.

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Commodités

Piscine
Cuisine
Laveuse
Animaux de compagnie acceptés
Espace extérieur
Déjeuner disponible

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RĂšgles de l’hĂ©bergement

Arrivée aprÚs 14 h 00
Départ avant 11 h 00
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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
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ÉvĂ©nements

ÉvĂ©nements non autorisĂ©s
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Animaux de compagnie

Animaux de compagnie autorisés
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais pour toute personne supplĂ©mentaire peuvent ĂȘtre facturĂ©s et dĂ©pendent de la politique de l'hĂ©bergement
Une piĂšce d'identitĂ© officielle avec photo et un dĂ©pĂŽt de garantie en espĂšces, par carte de crĂ©dit ou par carte de dĂ©bit, peuvent ĂȘtre demandĂ©s Ă  l'arrivĂ©e pour couvrir tous frais imprĂ©vus
Les demandes spĂ©ciales, qui ne peuvent pas ĂȘtre garanties, sont soumises Ă  disponibilitĂ© Ă  l'arrivĂ©e et peuvent entraĂźner des frais supplĂ©mentaires
Cet hébergement accepte les espÚces
Les fĂȘtes et les Ă©vĂ©nements de groupe sont interdits
L'hÎte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hÎte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et un verrou de sûreté

À noter

Une voiture est recommandée pour accéder à l'hébergement et se déplacer pendant le séjour

À propos du quartier

Guacimal

Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Guacimal, plus précisément au bord de l'eau. Si un détour par les sympathiques Café et musée El Cafetal et Ficus La Raiz satisfera vos envies de découvertes, les agréables Jardin des Orchidées de Monteverde et Jardins des Papillons de Monteverde vous attendent pour un agréable moment de détente. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques La Jungle des Chauves-souris et NATUWA, Sanctuaire de Conservation des Aras. Participez aux balades à la découverte de la faune et aux séances d'observation des oiseaux proposés dans les environs afin d'admirer la faune majestueuse de la région.
Carte
Monteverde, Puntarenas

Restaurants

  • â€ȘRancho Nacascolo - ‬24 min en voiture
  • â€ȘRestaurante El Sol - ‬11 min en voiture
  • â€ȘRestaurante La Manzana - ‬26 min en voiture
  • â€ȘEl Rancho de Lelo - ‬32 min en voiture
  • CafĂ© Bazar Om

Foire aux questions

L'hébergement Rancho el Rio: Riverfront Farm - Les produits de la vente soutiennent la démonstration de la durabilité dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?

Oui, cet hébergement dispose d'une piscine.

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?

Oui, les animaux de compagnie sont admis au sein de l'hébergement. Des restrictions peuvent s'appliquer, veuillez contacter l'hébergement pour plus de détails.

À combien s’élĂšvent les frais de parking ?

Un parking est disponible sur place.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Rancho el Rio: Riverfront Farm - Les produits de la vente soutiennent la démonstration de la durabilité ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 14 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Rancho el Rio: Riverfront Farm - Les produits de la vente soutiennent la démonstration de la durabilité ?

Le départ a lieu à 11 h 00.

OĂč se situe l'hĂ©bergement ?

Vous recherchez un logement pour les familles au bord de l'eau ? Cette maison de vacances se trouve à moins de 25 km de Café et musée El Cafetal, Jardin des Orchidées de Monteverde et Vue sur le Golfe. Monde des Insectes et Jardin des Orchidées sont également à 25 km de distance.

Avis

9,6

Exceptionnel

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Note de 10 – Excellent, d’aprùs 44 avis sur 53.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’aprùs 6 avis sur 53.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’aprùs 2 avis sur 53.
Note de 4 – MĂ©diocre, d’aprĂšs 1 avis sur 53.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’aprùs 0 avis sur 53.

8,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Service et personnel

8,0/10

Commodités

8,0/10

État et installations de l’hĂ©bergement

9,6/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

9,6/10

Emplacement

9,4/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

10/10 – Excellent

Amy's C.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Check-in was smooth and simple. The property manager, Stuart is extremely helpful, sincere, and communicative. The property is exactly as listed, and more. Access to the entire farm is welcomed and encouraged. The highlights for our stay included: the owner/campesino's warm hospitality, eco-friendly focus, full Kitchen and amenities, access to the River, large open balcony, serene environment, bespoke natural furniture and décor throughout the Property, and several activities offered on-site as well as nearby. Beautiful environment coupled with excellent hosts. Love it!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025

10/10 – Excellent

RICHARD C.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Authentic Tico Rancho on Rio Guacimal

Enjoyed natural living in the country.
Séjour de 29 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Li L.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Friendly people and animals

The local people in the farm are very friendly. My kids really enjoyed the dogs and other farm animals. We appreciated the tour from the owner as well.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Rebecca H.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Best Parts of CR Vaca

This is our third visit to the country and second to this home. We shall be back due to the authentic representation of Pura Vida. It is not touristy, but a true representation of the life and culture of CR. Thank you to the family and community for making our stay amazing, again!
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2024

10/10 – Excellent

stephany r.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

a great adventure off the beaten path

My family had an incredible time during our three days/two nights at Rancho el Rio. The kids were entranced by the many animals on the property (especially the friendly dogs!) and we loved hanging on the porch and playing games. We had one dinner and one breakfast delivery arranged which were delicious and enough food for leftovers. While the setting is rustic, it is very clean and the pictures accurately portray the casita. Alexander was a gracious host and was very patient with our rudimentary Spanish as he took us on a tour of the finca. His dedication to sustainability was apparent and inspiring. We flanked our stay here with high-end resorts in La Fortuna and near Manuel Antonio. When we returned home all three of our kids said that the time at Rancho el Rio was their favorite of our trip. If you don't mind the simplicity, highly highly recommend.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025

10/10 – Excellent

Rob R.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Such a great experience

Our time at the farm was very memorable! It gave us a real view of Costa Rica, something hotels cant do. We LOVED waking up in the morning to the friendly pig and dogs, while sitting on the gorgeous patio overlooking the river while enjoying the breakfast we had ordered. It away from the busyness of Monteverde, but not too far and the drive to and from here is breathtaking! Definitely worth considering!
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024

10/10 – Excellent

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Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

A true farm stay

The house is way off the beaten path and the pictures on the site are very accurate. Screened in kitchen and gorgeous view of river, lots of animals to see along with lots of fruit trees and bees (in a log making honey). The pig had piglets while we were there! The owner will give you a tour of the property and tell you about making sugar and rum. There’s a great restaurant up the road called El Sol and it’s terrific!!
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2023
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© soumis avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

8/10 – Bien

Susan T., West Vancouver, BC, Canada

Warm, welcoming hospitality and a slice of rural life

The host family and the experience of being on a farm is what really made our stay at Rancho El Rio special. We were glad to experience something so different from a beach holiday and our hosts are wonderful people doing so much to try to make things better for their community. We felt very taken care of and were so happy to be able to support their efforts through our stay. It was great for our kids to experience chickens and piglets and taste sugar cane right from the field. We loved swimming in the river daily and riding horses on the extensive property was a highlight. The accommodation was rustic but had everything we needed. Do visit for a slice of life in Costa Rica.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2017

10/10 – Excellent

Sherri R., Calgary

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Urban Canadian family meets Costa Rican farm

Our family of four (kids aged 10 and 8) had a great time at the farm, particularly with the dogs on the farm. We learned a lot from the hosts about the farm and their work at the sustainability centre. It was the immersive experience we were looking for, and although there were definitely bugs and other critters around, everything was as expected. We enjoyed home-cooked Costa Rican food from a local resident, and were also able to share in the process of making candy from raw sugar cane. The hosts were very welcoming and are also great to chat with and learn about the culture. Our trip to Costa Rica wouldn't have been the same without our stay at the farm.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2019
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© soumis avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 – Excellent

An exceptionally wonderful place to experience Costa Rica

The reviews here are pretty spot on. We really enjoyed our 5 days and 4 nights at Rancho El Rio - really, no complaints. Veronica is an exceptional hostess, easy to work with and very accommodating. Stuart, Alex and everyone else around the ranch were very, very nice and helpful. We stayed here with 3 kids - 13, 10 and 8. They saw a side of CR that many don't see. This place is way off any beaten path and worth it. We went to Monteverde 2x, wasn't too bad of a jaunt. Veronica made arrangements for us for zip-lining and also dinner and some groceries the first few days. We'd go back. Our kids will remember forever. Awesome in all ways.

10/10 – Excellent

Chela L.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Back to the future

Our stay was a return to traditional Costa Rican farm life as it has been for generations. As a Costa Rican/ US family we really enjoyed our stay. We had a wonderful host in Don Carlos. He was kind and helpful. The children loved the horses, cows, ox cart, goats, dogs, pigs, chickens .... well you get the picture. It was quite hot in April so we really enjoyed spending time in the river, finding pools and looking for fossils along the rocking banks. This we did once or twice a day. We ate most of our meals on the patio over looking the river, trees and nature.The house is simple, the hospitality is wonderful, all Costa Rican style. Thank you Don Carlos and all the farm animals who made our stay one to remember.
Séjour de 3 nuits en avril 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Samantha R.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Authentic and memorable Costa Rica experience

We loved our stay at Rancho El Rio. Alexander was a very caring host, and Carlos showed our children all the farm animals, which they loved. We also had a lovely local woman cook and bring us all our meals since we didn't have our own car. She and Alexander joined us on the deck over the river for one meal, and we shared another of our meals with them in the farm area. We got to (had to!) practice our Spanish, which we enjoyed. We cooled off in the river every day. It was all so peaceful and special. We had to leave early for a medical reason and Alexander was so caring and helpful, and arranged a taxi to take us to San Jose. I can't recommend Rancho El Rio enough if you're looking for a memorable, authentic stay in Costa Rica. Not fancy, but clean and perfectly lovely.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2022

8/10 – Bien

Anie-Claude B.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great experience

The stay at the ranch was a great experience. It allowed us to experience what regular life might be like in Costa Rica. The people living at the ranch were extremely kind and went out of their ways to provide a meaningful experience to our family. The kids enjoyed all the farm animals and swimming in the river. The only downside was that the ranch is located a long way away from Monteverde, which we didn't realized until we got there. To get to the ranch from Monteverde, you have to drive over 45 minutes on mountain roads, and I would not advise doing the drive when it's dark. It's also a very different environment than Monteverde (dryer and a lot warmer). I think that it's just an important piece of information to know before booking, so that you can plan accordingly.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Jillian B.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful country living along Rio Guacimal

Our family had a fantastic time here. Alexander (for Stuart) was a wonderful host. He coordinated having dinner delivered to us the evening we arrived and it was delicious! We spent a lot of time outside either in the hammocks or swing and eating at the table there so we could enjoy the view of Rio Guacimal. We were escorted to the river by two of the farm dogs who spent a lot of time hanging out with us. The pigs visited a couple times as well which my husband loved. Alexander took us on a tour of the farm which was very enjoyable. Our daughter got to ride one of the horses while we walked the farm. We did drive up to Monteverde/Santa Elena one day but we preferred the quiet stay at the farm to the tourist laden area. We look forward to recommending a stay at the farm to friend and family. Our family is very comfortable with insects, bats and not having hot water or air conditioning. If any of those things are must not have or haves this is not the place for you. However, if those things don’t bother you, you are sure to have a fantastic experience!
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© soumis avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 – Excellent

Scott B., Seattle, WA

An unforgettable experience for the family

Our recent visit to Costa Rica spanned three different areas and three different homes — this was by far our favorite. The home itself is the part that is easy to describe
 it’s simple, but comfortable. The kitchen has all the basics you need to cook in—but we HIGHLY recommend arranging to have Tina (one of the locals) come by to prep dinner for you, or supply you with empanadas, tortillas and other goodies. Her food was the best we had in all of Costa Rica. The location is awesome. Guacimal is a neat little town, and the house is perfectly isolated. Your back porch looks out on a small river, and you fall asleep to its burbling sound every night. When the days got hot, we ducked down to the river for a swim (there are several small pools that make for easy, safe swimming). And this is a working farm. When we were there the grapefruit and oranges were in season, and we were allowed to harvest yuca for our meals. Farm to table eating was never easier. But what makes this perhaps our favorite-ever vacation home is the people. Veronica, the owner, is on a mission. She runs the local cooperative, advocating for the town and recounting Guacimal’s history for visiting students. She is remarkably warm and helpful. Jose and Albert live on the Rancho el Rio property and quietly ensure you have a perfect experience. Jose helped our kids feed the baby piglets every morning. Even more incredible, when we wanted to hike, Jose led us through the property’s trails. Ahead of us, Albert had swept a jungle path, and then constructed a dam in the river to make for the best ever swim. These two blew our minds at every turn—as if transported from the Ritz Carlton to a farm in rural Costa Rica. We would return in a heartbeat. This is a real experience you won’t find in the touristic beach towns, and that you won’t forget.

10/10 – Excellent

Alexandra L.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Magical farm stay right on the river

If you love animals and nature, don’t mind a rustic location, and value a truly special, authentic experience, this place is for you! My family (six adults) LOVED our stay on this rustic property. Four sweet farm dogs will escort you anywhere you go and hang out with you on the patio for your entire stay. Prepare to be visited by chickens, pigs (and newborn piglets!), cats, monkeys, bats, and more! without even leaving the house. The farm also has horses and goats you can visit. Suffice it to say that the wildlife interactions were amazing. The groundskeeper, Alejandro, lives on the property and is incredibly accommodating- he treated us to multiple tours of different parts of the farm throughout our time there. There is plenty of parking right on the property for your vehicle, and the house has all the linens and towels you need as well as the basics for cooking in the spacious kitchen. The only thing to keep in mind is that this place is a bit rustic and it doesn’t have a/c, so be prepared to spend some time outside exploring or taking a tour of the farm, cooling off in the shade on the covered patio overlooking the river, or IN the river- and don’t worry about seeing some wildlife (including insects) outdoors! Don’t forget to take advantage of some of the extras that the owners can arrange for you, we arranged to purchase a kilo of the local coffee which was a cool experience. There are some small restaurants and shops in the small, authentic district of Guacimal where the farm stay is located, including a restaurant right down the road. You can also arrange for meals to be brought to you right in the farm. We opted to arrange for breakfast to be delivered daily, the food was super authentic- highly recommend! You’re also close enough (about 30 min south) to the Monteverde/Santa Elena area to visit famous attractions like the Cloud Forest with ease. That being said, life in the farm is so nature packed and peaceful, you might not want to leave at all!
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2022
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© soumis avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 – Excellent

Julia S., Lakewood, Colorado

A Memory For A Life Time

We stayed at the farm in the middle of our trip. Later, to end the vacation, we stayed at a big name high-end resort. My Facebook comment while at the resort? "I am not the mega-resort kind of girl anymore, I miss the porch at Veronica's farm!" The experience on this farm changed me forever. Backed in January when I was planing the two-week trip for my family I thought : Um, four nights in a modern condo on a beach to relax so we will be prepared to "rough it" in the cabin at the farm...", and then two nights at a nicer hotel in the volcano town and finally a "reward" for us at the all-inclusive resort to wrap up the trip. I was totally wrong, I wish I could swap the unmemorable beach resort time for the farm time. As much as this was definitely the right place for me and my family, as much as I wish we had spent much more time there, I can see how it might not be right for everybody. If you don't find chickens and piglets wandering around your feet while you drink your morning coffee on the porch entertaining, this might not be the place for you. If you are looking for a place where you can pick up the phone and order room service any time, day or night, this might not be the place for you. (Which is not to say Veronica and the others were unhelpful. They were extremely kind and helpful. But this isn't a 'hotel' like that.) If you are looking for a base from which to see the sights, you may find the quietly beautiful isolation of the farm to be a bit too far off the beaten path. If your reaction to finding a (non-stinging variety) scorpion in the kitchen is to freak out, this might not be right for you. If your reaction is to say "Wow, COOL!", and help the kids look up on Google exactly what kind of bug this is, this place will make you happy.

10/10 – Excellent

Françoise Q., Ayguesvives

Merveilleux

Accueil sensationnel a l association..puis a la maison.. on s est de suite senti chez nous .belle riviÚre en contrebas avec bébé. Aucun problÚme..facile d accÚs . Des randos aux alentours dans les parcs..bref de beaux moments chaleureux sur la terrasse ! Merci

10/10 – Excellent

Alexandre B.

Un petit paradis dans la forĂȘt tropicale Costa-Rica

Je n'ai que de bons mots pour dĂ©crire le Rancho El Rio! La place est situĂ© a l'extĂ©rieur des centres touristiques mais en plein coeur de la forĂȘt tropicale. Nous cherchions un endroit ou nous dĂ©tendre et profiter de la nature et c'est exactement ce que nous avons trouvĂ©. Un ranch, avec les animaux d'ici, des Ticos avec un Ă©norme sourire et des propriĂ©taires aux petits soins avec leurs invitĂ©s. Au levĂ© du jour, c'est le coq qui nous rĂ©veillait accompagnĂ© des oiseaux et des bruits de la forĂȘt. Pour le dĂ©jeuner, nous allions nous mĂȘme chercher les oeufs frais (directement dans l'enclos) et nous ramassions nos oranges pour nous faire un exquis jus rĂ©veil matin! Aucune auto, aucun camion, aucun klaxon, seulement le bruit de la riviĂšre, la faune et la flore. Étant plus prĂšs des hautes montagnes que de l'ocĂ©an, les journĂ©es sont chaudes et les nuits fraĂźches. Il n'y a aucun air climatisĂ© sur place mais nous ne l'aurions pas dĂ©marrĂ© de toute façon, la tempĂ©rature y est trĂšs clĂ©mente. Les hĂŽtes sont des gens trĂšs impliquĂ©s dans la communautĂ©, qui dĂ©sirent aider les Ticos a gĂ©rer de maniĂšre plus responsable et plus proactive leur environnement et leur avenir. Ils sont les crĂ©ateurs et les responsables de plusieurs formations et actions environnementales entrepris dans la rĂ©gion de Guacimal et Monteverde. Alors si vous cherchez des activitĂ©s qui sortent de l'ordinaire, vous n'avez qu'a leur demander, ils sont pleins de ressources. A faire a moins d'une heure d'auto: Zipline, canopy tour, Ă©quitation, dĂ©couvertes culinaires, exploration de la faune et la flore (de nuit comme de jour), baignade en riviĂšre, descente en rappel dans des chutes, hors-piste en 4x4, visite des installations des Quakers (fromagerie, champs de cafĂ©, culture maraichĂšre,etc), siroter un rafraĂźchissement avec une vue d'une grande beautĂ©, manger dans des restaurants et dĂ©couvrir la richesse locale, etc. Dernier petit point, nous Ă©tions une famille de 3, nous sommes restĂ©s 6 nuits et l'endroit aurait pu facilement hĂ©berger 7 personnes avec assez de place pour tout le monde, en plus on a manquĂ© de temps pour faire tout ce qu'on souhaitait faire. C'est assurĂ©ment le coup de coeur de notre voyage de 3 semaines. On souhaite mĂȘme y retourner lors de notre prochain pĂ©riple en sol Costaricain.
Séjour de 6 nuits en décembre 2018
Cet avis a Ă©tĂ© soumis avant 2018 et n’a pas Ă©tĂ© vĂ©rifiĂ©.

10/10 – Excellent

Carole F.

Magnifique séjour

Dans les diffĂ©rents gĂźtes dans lesquels nous avons sĂ©journĂ© au Costa RIca, celui-ci est de loin notre coup de coeur ! L'accueil de VĂ©ronica, Alex et Stuart est incomparable ! Le gĂźte est trĂšs propre, bien Ă©quipĂ©. Le bruissement de la riviĂšre est perceptible du gĂźte. VĂ©ronica nous a aidĂ© Ă  planifier et rĂ©server les diverses activitĂ©s de notre sĂ©jour. La randonnĂ©e Ă  cheval sur le ranch est magique ! Le ranch offre en lui-mĂȘme beaucoup de possibilitĂ©s d'observations de la faune et la flore. Nous avons profitĂ© aussi de cours de cuisine et de mets typique Ă  domicile ! Nous recommandons chaleureusement ce gĂźte !

6/10 – Acceptable

Nathan R.

Points forts : ArrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.

Cultural Experience

I struggle to write this review, but feel it’s important to be honest so you can decide if it’s right for you. Alexander was kind and accommodating. He was easy to communicate with, gave us information about his farm and coordinated meals for us. I highly suggest that you coordinate with him to have meals delivered. The property is extremely rural and there is not much around. A local woman prepared our meals and everything was delicious and delivered hot at the time we requested. We had breakfast and dinner delivered during our stay. Meals were traditional foods and I felt as if a family member were preparing them for us (part of the cultural experience I mentioned). The house and property are not for the faint of heart. It is a working farm. There are dogs running around. Animal poo (horses, ducks, cows) on the ground. Bats hanging from the eaves. There is no air conditioning. For me and my family this was the most significant cultural experience during our trip to Costa Rica. It gave us a glimpse of every day life away from touristy areas and I found it valuable, but this is not glamping. If you struggle with bugs and other “critters”, you should think twice about staying here. If you want to experience “real” Costa Rica and support the economy in a rural area this may be a great option for you. The 3 star rating is purely in regard to accommodations. The host was gracious and we felt welcome and safe in his home.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2025

10/10 – Excellent

Sylvia B.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing, great and authentic experience

Das Haus war bei unserer Ankunft blitzblank sauber. In der KĂŒche waren alle fĂŒr unseren Kurzaufenthalt notwendigen GerĂ€te vorhanden. Dass sich die wenigen Kilometer bis Monteverde bei den hiesigen StraßenverhĂ€ltnissen zu einer ĂŒber dreißigminĂŒtigen Fahrt dehnen könnten, wussten wir vorab und haben die herrlichen Ausblicke wĂ€hrend der Fahrt genossen. Den Hinweis in einer frĂŒheren Bewertung, dass die Temperaturen auf der Ranch bedeutend höher sind als in Monteverde war sehr hilfreich. Abends auf der großen Terrasse am Fluss sitzend waren aber auch Temperaturen von ĂŒber 30 Grad gut auszuhalten. Die Betten fanden wir nicht sehr bequem, aber dies ist Geschmackssache. Dank des Deckenventilators war das Schlafen in einem der Schlafzimmer trotz der Hitze erstaunlich gut möglich. In dem anderen Schlafzimmer hatten wir einen Standventilator. Wer zum Schlafen eine Klimaanlage benötigt, sollte hier allerdings lieber nicht buchen. Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir herzlich von Alexander begrĂŒĂŸt und auch durch die Farm gefĂŒhrt. Letzteres war hilfreich, wenn ich auf eigene Faust ĂŒber das GelĂ€nde gehen wollte. Die 3 Hunde waren dabei stĂ€ndige Begleiter. (Und verscheuchten damit leider all die Tiere wie Leguane oder Vögel, die ich eigentlich beobachten wollte.) Der Kontakt erfolgte ĂŒber Stuart, den Sohn des Vermieters, ausschließlich ĂŒber die FeWo-App. Auch wĂ€hrend unseres Aufenthalts war er ĂŒber die App erreichbar. Alexander und sein Mitarbeiter Carlos verwöhnten uns mit frischem Obst.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024

4/10 – MĂ©diocre

Stefan F.

Points forts : Communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Points faibles : Propreté

Nicht gut

Leider konnren wir das,Quartier nicht beziehen. Die Schlafzimmer haben extrem gammelug gerochen, die BettwÀsche auch. Unserer Meinung nach roch es nach Schimmel. Die WÀnde haben entsprechende Flecken.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Brenna E.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing!

Rancho el Rio is a very special place. The house was super cool with all the natural wood and indoor/outdoor living. The amount of wildlife and animals we saw during our stay were countless. So many lizards of all sizes, several toucans and monkeys almost everyday. That on top of all of the farm animals that live on the Ranch. We were there during the off season (rainy season) but still enjoyed the river (carefully). Our host Alex went over and above to ensure we had a great stay. We ventured across the river to get ice cream, my girls got to ride horses, play with baby pigs, observed the process of a hen taking care of her eggs and then having them hatch, taking care of the hen and chicks and so much more. Santa Elana and Monteverde are only a short drive away and offer countless opportunities for day trips but staying at the Ranch offers a unique opportunity experience authentic Costa Rican culture without the tourists. We are already planning our next stay here! It was AWESOME!!
Séjour de 28 nuits en septembre 2022

8/10 – Bien

Lynna S., Denver

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fantastic farm!

A true small town Costa Rica experience! Far from tourists, this beautiful farm allows families to truly be a part of Costa Rica culture. The owners of the farm are wonderful and their sustainability efforts are important. It was nice to know our vacation money was going to something of consequence.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2022

À propos de l’hîte

HÎte : Veronica Sheehan

Image de profil de l’hîte
Alexander was born in the San Luis Valley in the Monteverde region and has lived all his life here. He started working when he was 11 years old helping his father herd oxen to take milk to the local cheese factory. At the age of 15, he began working for the ChildrenÂŽs Eternal Rain Forest, then he worked for InBio (Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad) researching snails all over Costa Rica, he then worked for ProNativas, an non-profit organization that promotes the use of native ornamental plants as a conservation effort. He believes in changing the world one person at a time, starting with ourselves.

Stuart is Alexander's son he is helping his dad by managing the reservations, so feel free to reach out any time you need him. He speaks English and Spanish.

Voici pourquoi l’hĂŽte a choisi cet hĂ©bergement

We absolutely LOVE the river, which is why we called it Rancho El Rio (rio means river). The river is our source of joy and healing and our source of energy to begin conservation efforts in area of the country with few environmentalists and even fewer resources. We like all the wildlife that gathers in this oasis, eating the fruit, drinking the water, raising their little families along with ours. The weather is also a big draw. Not as cold as Monteverde, so it is warm enough to run around in shorts, but not as hot as the beaches. It is also close to everything. We like being in the real Costa Rica, interacting with the neighbors, growing more of what we eat, living a very simple life.

Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique

This is a place where we can live in harmony with nature. It is a true paradise, not just for our guests and ourselves, but for the many animals and plants that can live undisturbed. There is enough space for us to have a working farm, and to share with the wild life. We like to watch the squirrels work away at a coconut, a large iguana climb a tree, a toucan enjoy taking chunks of a plantain and swallowing them whole, and a bat come in and out of the porch to catch the insects that the light attracts. It is a true oasis for the MANY migratory and local water birds as we have set aside several acres of totally undisturbed forest and river side. Expert bird guides have identified over 100 different species of birds on our 112 acre farm.
The other unique thing is that the farm is nestled in the Real Costa Rica... we get to interact with the local people at the natural pool by the house, we see people up and down the street on horse-back and driving oxen with carts full of things and we join them in their activities. Yet, when we want to alone, we can retreat into our very own private reserve deep into our land and just be.

Langue(s) :

Anglais, Espagnol

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