Living in the countryside in Costa Rica in Monteverde

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The front porch.  The first love of Costa Ricans!
The oxcart wheel.  A national icon of Costa Rica adorns the front gable.
The classic leather Costa Rican rockers for a cup of coffee in the morning.
Tucans are seen a lot here.
The house is nestled among working farms here in the community.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Sleeps 41 bedroom2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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San Rafael Despacio, Guanacaste
  • Place, Café Monteverde Coffee Farm
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Sofa Bed

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Living in the countryside in Costa Rica in Monteverde

Casa Tia Yami is a typical Costa Rican home in a typical Costa Rican pueblo near Monteverde. It was the home of Yamileth, Minor, Yojibeth and Juan Diego. We have completely remodeled the home into a one-bedroom typical "Tico" Costa Rican home where you can experience Costa Rican country living, but have the creature comforts to enjoy your stay. Great for a couple or a family with two small children.

We have been hosting guests and travelers in San Rafael for years at our other property with phenomenal reviews. Check out our other VRBO 360208 "Casa Zabala" and its reviews.

We decided to get Casa Tia Yami ready for VRBO to help put Juan Diego and Yojibeth through school. The house is filled with love, good memories, and a great dose of Costa Rican country living and the experience of living in a small Costa Rican "pueblo" near the tourist area of Monteverde. We have paid attention to the details to make your stay authentic and comfortable.

San Rafael de Abangares is a little town of 600 people just outside of the Monteverde/Santa Elena area about 20 minutes from the tourist activities. A typical Costa Rican town with a few churches, a couple of "pulperias" or small grocery stores, a couple of bars and family restaurants and lots of Costa Rican charm and "Pura Vida". We live in the same community just about a mile and half from Casa Tia Yami. We will be here to take care of you!

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Property # 1138537vb

About the area

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San Rafael Despacio, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Café Monteverde Coffee Farm - 19 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 27 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Vista al Golfo - 28 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 30 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 34 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Amistad - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Monteverde Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive

About the host

Hosted by Kenneth Lander

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Yami, Yojibeth and Juan Diego lived here for many years. Minor, Yoji's and Juan Diego's dad passed away, and Ken and Yami were married about 8 years ago. We have been receiving guests here on the mountain for many years and have another VRBO as well 360208. Please check out the reviews for VRBO 360208 to get a sense of who we are. We love having folks enjoy our little town near Monteverde.

Why they chose this property

One thing we have learned from hosting hundreds of travelers, the best part of the experience of Monteverde for them was living in as a part of a Costa Rican community for a few days and not feeling like a tourist. With Casa Tia Yami, you are close to all the attractions, but get to experience life as a Costa Rica would live it with all the conveniences of home.

What makes this property unique

This is not a rental property. It was the home of a wonderful Costa Rican family, and now it can be your home for a few days.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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