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The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled on the edge of a lush rainforest, Rio Celeste Hideaway offers an enchanting retreat. Explore hiking trails leading to stunning blue waters and Tenorio National Park, just 1 mile away. With fully ceramic tile throughout and aluminum framed doors with screened windows, this home provides safety from the rain forest creatures while offering opportunities to spot Capuchin Monkeys and Toucans.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!

This beautiful log-style, concrete cabin is a slice of tranquility! Full kitchen, 2 BR (1 ensuite), 2 BA plus futon. Laundry, Fibre Optic internet Wi-Fi. Includes breakfast, fruit, snacks, refreshments & hygiene products. A/C, screened windows & sealed doors (no bugs!) Located steps away from Rio Celeste. Bird watching on-site! Hiking, waterfall, horseback riding, chocolate & coffee farms, labyrinth, tubing, Volcan Tenorio National Park, sloth & nocturnal wildlife night tours ALL within minutes!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Smoking outside permitted. Please dispose of butts.

Pets

Pets allowed
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Katira is home to this vacation home. Aqua Celeste and Miravalles Maze are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit FlyZone Wakeboard School and Butterfly Garden Paraíso.
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Bijagua, AL

What's nearby

  • El Pilon Station - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Peace Tree - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 18 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sabor Dona Carmen - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pizzería El Barrigón - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blue River Brewery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cafe la Semilla - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park! on Aug 26, 2025 start from CA $323.18, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park! located?

Situated in Katira, this vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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The edge of the Rainforest above Rio Celeste. Only1 mile from Waterfall & Park! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Olga T.

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

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