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Restauration extérieure
Chambre
Enceinte de l’hĂ©bergement
Divers
Restauration extérieure

Avis voyageurs

9,6 sur 10
Exceptionnel

Équipements populaires

  • Piscine
  • Petit dĂ©jeuner disponible
  • Parking disponible
  • Cuisine
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptĂ©s
  • Blanchisserie
69 €
en moy. par nuit

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Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • RĂ©serve Biologique ForĂȘt Nuageuse Monteverde
    â€Ș38 min en voiture‬
  • Jardins des Papillons de Monteverde
    â€Ș38 min en voiture‬
  • RĂ©serve biologique de la forĂȘt de nuages de Monteverde
    â€Ș42 min en voiture‬
  • 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

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

Ce gßte rural 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.

À proximitĂ©

  • Jardin des OrchidĂ©es de Monteverde - 35 min en voiture - 20.4 km
  • RĂ©serve Biologique ForĂȘt Nuageuse Monteverde - 38 min en voiture - 22.2 km
  • Jardins des Papillons de Monteverde - 38 min en voiture - 21.8 km
  • RĂ©serve naturelle Curi-Cancha - 39 min en voiture - 22.9 km
  • RĂ©serve biologique de la forĂȘt de nuages de Monteverde - 42 min en voiture - 19.4 km

Restaurants

  • â€ȘRestaurante El Sol - ‬11 min en voiture
  • â€ȘRancho Ania - ‬24 min en voiture
  • â€ȘRestaurante Jupris - ‬26 min en voiture
  • â€ȘEl Rancho de Lelo - ‬32 min en voiture
  • â€ȘRestaurante El Malinche - ‬25 min en voiture

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.

Responsable de l’hĂ©bergement

Veronica Sheehan
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Langues parlées

Anglais et espagnol

Services et équipements

Piscine
Animaux de compagnie acceptés
Petit déjeuner disponible
Parking disponible
Blanchisserie

RÚglement intérieur

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 domestiques

Animaux de compagnie autorisés
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

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À savoir absolument

Cet hĂ©bergement est gĂ©rĂ© par un hĂŽte privĂ© (une partie n’agissant pas dans le cadre de son commerce, son entreprise ou sa profession). La lĂ©gislation europĂ©enne relative aux droits des consommateurs ne s’appliquera pas Ă  votre rĂ©servation, y compris le droit de rĂ©tractation. Toutefois, la politique d’annulation dĂ©finie par l’hĂŽte privĂ© couvrira votre rĂ©servation. Les articles 1100 Ă  1386-1 du Code civil français s’appliqueront. https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/id/LEGISCTA000032040794/
Des frais pour toute personne supplĂ©mentaire peuvent ĂȘtre facturĂ©s et dĂ©pendent de la politique de l'hĂ©bergement
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Cet hébergement accepte les espÚces
Les fĂȘtes et les Ă©vĂ©nements de groupe sont interdits
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et un verrou de sûreté

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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.

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 ? Ce gßte rural 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 sur l’hĂ©bergement Rancho el Rio: Riverfront Integrated Farm

Avis

9,6

Exceptionnel

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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’aprùs 43 avis sur 52.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’aprùs 6 avis sur 52.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’aprùs 2 avis sur 52.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (MĂ©diocre), d’aprĂšs 1 avis sur 52.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’aprùs 0 avis sur 52.

8,8/10

Propreté

10/10

Personnel et service

8,0/10

Services et équipements

8,0/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hĂ©bergement

10/10

ÉcoresponsabilitĂ©

9,6/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

9,6/10

Emplacement

9,4/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

10/10 Excellent

stephany r.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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

Rebecca H.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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

RICHARD C.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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

Rob R.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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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Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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© envoyĂ© 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

Chela L.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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

Sherri R., Calgary

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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© envoyĂ© 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

Samantha R.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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© envoyĂ© 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.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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© envoyĂ© 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.

6/10 Satisfaisant

Nathan R.

Les 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

Jeff B.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Riverside retreat

Séjour de 30 nuits en janvier 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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 Médiocre

Stefan F.

Les points forts : Communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Les 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.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et 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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing location along the Guacimal River

We spent 5 days at the farm and had a wonderful time picking fresh mangos, visiting with the farm dogs and pigs and swimming in the river while toucans flew over head. The accommodations are adequate but rustic which is what we were expecting from a rural farm stay. We loved it and and would gladly stay there again.
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2022

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : PropretĂ©, personnel et service, Ă©quipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hĂ©bergement
Staying at Rancho El Rio in Guacimal made us feel like we were truly immersed in Costa Rican culture. The farm and town are not touristy at all. The accomodations are very simple but VERY cool. We stayed during rainy season and it DEFINITELY rained, more so than usual we were told, but every morning was dry, at least. The river ran hard right behind the house and had a peaceful, but ever present, rushing sound. There are several friendly farm dogs who make themselves comfortable on the porches. Farm animals and wildlife are right outside the door...horses, pigs, sheep, chickens, roosters, bats, and my husband saw howler monkeys the first morning of our stay. We dealt with Stuart for the coordination of our stay. He is a very young but responsible man with great knowledge of the ranch and was a huge help to us. He communicated frequently with us prior to arrival to make sure everything went smoothly. He arranged a local woman to make us dinner that first night because we would be arriving late. It was delicious and affordable and she delivered it herself in her own Tupperware like a neighbor welcoming us home. Stuart also gave us a walking tour of the farm, sampling sugar cane and pineapple, and guided our family on a personal horseback riding your of the property. He was great! Things to know before you go...expect a 40-60 minute drive to Monteverde for any activities off the farm. There is only 1 nearby restaurant. Most activities close early. Minimal hot water for showers
Séjour de 3 nuits en juillet 2021

8/10 Bien

Sophie W.

Les points forts : ArrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Nice farm with a lot of animals. Basic house.

The property is located in a local farm which has a lot of animals, dogs, pigs, cat, chickens, horses, ducks, etc. My kids really had a lot of fun playing with those energetic and sweet dogs. We even saw monkeys and Iguana on the trees. The river behind the property is clean and shallow, so kids are safe playing water there. House is rustic style and basic. There are bugs, spiderweb, even bats inside the house. And WIFI barely works. But I think the basic house and nature is a good combination, and that is how we are close to mother nature.
Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2020