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3Bed House in Gavilan – Tranquil Costa Rica Nature Retreat with Wildlife & Views

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A fenced property with a yellow-roofed building, lush green fields, and a mountain in the background.
A signboard for Volcán Rincón de la Vieja with a view of mountains and a fenced area with grass and palm trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Dos Rios, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, La Catedral Waterfall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Area de Conservación Guanacaste
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪145 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

3Bed House in Gavilan – Tranquil Costa Rica Nature Retreat with Wildlife & Views

Breakfast included, located in the center of Gavilán Town, it is very safe and easily accessible, it has a view of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano from the main street, the house has internal covered parking with a gate, an equipped kitchen, a refrigerator, a washing machine, hot shower
, a barbecue area.

In addition, discounts on tours in the area such as: Cathedral/Sanctuary Waterfall, Gavilán Blanco Waterfall, Hot Springs, Butterfly Garden, among others.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
We have a large garden we have no problem with pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2963487vb
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Colonia Dos Ríos

Colonia Dos Ríos is home to this holiday home. Area de Conservación Guanacaste and La Catedral Waterfall reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Miravalles Maze and Butterfly Garden Paraíso.
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Map
Dos Rios, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • La Catedral Waterfall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Area de Conservación Guanacaste - 16 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panaderia Marcela - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Guanacaste Restaurante & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Santa Fe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nueva Zelandia - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3Bed House in Gavilan – Tranquil Costa Rica Nature Retreat with Wildlife & Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

How much is parking at 3Bed House in Gavilan – Tranquil Costa Rica Nature Retreat with Wildlife & Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3Bed House in Gavilan – Tranquil Costa Rica Nature Retreat with Wildlife & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3Bed House in Gavilan – Tranquil Costa Rica Nature Retreat with Wildlife & Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3Bed House in Gavilan – Tranquil Costa Rica Nature Retreat with Wildlife & Views located?

Situated in Colonia Dos Ríos, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from La Catedral Waterfall and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Miravalles Maze and Butterfly Garden Paraíso are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denita L.

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

Just what we needed and more

Provided place to stay plus meals next door and great arrangements for guides.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Excellent guests, they enjoyed the stay, maintained communication at all times, recommended 100%
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack F.

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

Great spot!

Great little spot, no frills but everything you need. Loved the cool weather and access to jungle!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2024
Thank you very much means a lot to us, PURA VIDA!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth T.

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

great stuff!

This is a great house, well located and fun to stay at! Host Gerardo was awesome, and gave us some great advice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thanks for visiting us, you are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really great experience and enjoyed the help from host when required. Overall would recommend if looking for a peaceful get away in the rain Forest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Nestled in the lush beauty

We had a wonderful stay! Gorgeous lush nature, so many birds and humming birds, the water is storybook blue! So gorgeous! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The breakfast was delicious. We felt so welcome and would definitely go back. There are many hikes and tours nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
Thank you very much for visiting us, you will always be welcome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Wonderful Tropical Retreat

Very impressed with the stay! Very clean, piping hot water, rancho and plenty of fruit trees on site. Less than 5 mins to hot springs and Dino Park. Soccer field across the street. Excellent food. Kids loved it. We WILL be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GARTH S.

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

Great place for amazing experiences

The house was exactly what we had hoped for - clean and with enough space for our family of five to sleep and stay comfortably. Our local host, Gerardo, was absolutely amazing. He greeted us with a smile and helped us plan amazing adventures from viewing incredible waterfalls, azure blue pools and cultural experiences (learning how to make local dairy products). The food at the local soda was delicious and filling - my three teenage boys approved! A great place to stay in a magical part of Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thank you very much for visiting us, you are always welcome, we are very happy that you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janetta M.

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

Great place to stay

The area of Dos Rios is a beautiful rural jungle under the shadow of Rincon Volcano. Though we were there for only a couple nights, we barely even scratched the surface of everything to explore in this beautiful location. Our accommodations were comfortable and clean. I enjoyed the spacious shower. The best part of my experience was the complimentary breakfasts next door and interacting with the very warm and gracious hosts. They certainly made us feel at home. Booking tours through them was very easy and our guide just as warm and gracious as our hosts. Given the chance to come back and explore Dos Rios while staying at the Gavilan House, we would in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2023
Thank you very much for visiting us, it has been a pleasure to welcome you and share with you. We are delighted that you have enjoyed the warmth that this beautiful place offers. We look forward to your return anytime you wish!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great experience, incredible food, best people

My group was planning a day in Sensoria which is only a 15 minute drive away. This place was off the beaten path and exactly the authentic Costa Rica I was looking for. Gerardo and Zelmina are wonderful people. I was practicing Spanish and they were excited to help me along and let me try. Zelmina can COOK! She would tell us all about every ingredient in her meals, where they grew, and how they made the food better. I would have slept outside in a mudpuddle if I got to eat her cooking. I loved it here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2025
Thank you for visiting our accommodation; you will always be welcome. PURA VIDA!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

A stay in a Tico neighborhood.

After the 45 minute drive on a rough gravel road we were happy to see the property was ok, however it was surrounded by a chain link fence. The lady that let us in immediately locked it when she left. The view from the patio, which had no chairs, was Tico yards, and there were lots of barking dogs. Every thing in the house worked fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
Thank you for visiting us! Our property is located in a place where you can disconnect from the everyday routine and connect with nature.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

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

Gavilan House

The people running it were so nice and extremely helpful. We got set up with a guide to take us on a hike to a spectacular waterfall, and were told of other places of interest. The food was delivered hot to the house and was plentiful and good. It was odd that in the very well stocked kitchen, there was no silverware. We don’t know if there was no hot water or if we didn’t figure out how to use it. Some outside chairs would have been nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2025
Thanks for visiting us! Thanks for the comments
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kristy G.

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

Unacceptable

Road to an unacceptable renter house.Online is not true account of rental.Would never do again.Host not workable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2025
We were always in communication, and all previous information is available on the platform. We are located in a rural area, so the road is not fully paved, but it is accessible without any issues (just as you were able to arrive). I cannot be accommodating regarding something that holds no validity. We are a Nature Retreat, not a luxurious 5-star hotel. Disparaging our area and our lodging is completely inappropriate — you are not welcome back.

About the host

Hosted by Nathalie Rivas

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We love to travel and explore the nature-filled places that Costa Rica has to offer. That’s what we want our guests to experience when they visit this place.

Why they chose this property

Gavilán is a village full of wonderful people and places. We hope you can experience everything it has to offer.

What makes this property unique

The property is surrounded by nature, very secure, fenced, and has a gate for access. Covered parking for up to 3 vehicles.

Languages:

Spanish
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