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8th Wonder of the World: Riverfront Luxury with Jacuzzi & natural Pool
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 200 sq m
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Explore the area
Rivas, San José Province
- Samaritan Chocolate21 min drive
- The Secret Gardens23 min drive
- Quebradas Biological Center31 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
8th Wonder of the World: Riverfront Luxury with Jacuzzi & natural Pool
This unique place in the world is built around giant boulders where it is believed that they found the cave of mammoths (mastodons)🦣 thousands of years ago. The river front property is full of a great variety of fruit trees and breathtaking mountain views. It's a jungle paradise with an excellent climate in one of the best towns in Costa Rica, Rivas.
Rocka Verde Retreat is a beautiful home built around 4 giant rocks that provides total seclusion and privacy in a natural setting. It's artistic, luxurious and spacious featuring a jacuzzi with waterfall and a riverfront natural pool. The large shower also has 2 waterfalls. The gourmet kitchen is a pleasure to cook in and is equipped with a quality appliances like our cappuccino machine. We have a fully stocked chef's kitchen including snack pantry with delicious treats like caviar, escargots, anchovies, and olives from Spain. The bedrooms have river views with comfortable beds for a perfect nights sleep. You can also schedule a relaxing massage in our gazebo built by the river or our chef can cook up the perfect meal catered to your taste buds.
The whole property is here for you to enjoy. Take in the river serenity by dipping into our natural pool, relax in the gazebo, or catch some sun on the lounge chairs. All paths are well maintained and our fruit trees are there for your pleasure to pick and enjoy the local variety.
The host Robery Hennesy is an artistic home builder and designer that finds unique lots and builds custom homes for potential buyers. This land was purchased without the knowledge of these beautiful rocks. The seller didn't know about them and Robert discovered them 2 weeks after the purchase. The original plan was to build a two-story house with an elevator next door, but when the four rocks presented themselves they became the focus of the home.
This inspirational home was featured in House Hunters International and you can come experience the magic for yourself. Bringing the jungle into our retreat, it certainly is unique and we like to think of it as the eighth wonder of the world.
Please note that this is Costa Rica. There can be some bugs that sometimes come into the house but keeping the screens closed will help tremendously. Power outages and internet outages also happen and they are beyond our control. They are not frequent, yet they do happen. We do have wifi but the service isn't fast and can be slow at times. You can also expect to see some wildlife nearby like birds and animals. As we are in the jungle we recommend a 4x4 and expect to cross a few bridges and a small stream. This is all part of life in Costa Rica and we hope you enjoy this lively nature's paradise.
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Rocka Verde Retreat is a beautiful home built around 4 giant rocks that provides total seclusion and privacy in a natural setting. It's artistic, luxurious and spacious featuring a jacuzzi with waterfall and a riverfront natural pool. The large shower also has 2 waterfalls. The gourmet kitchen is a pleasure to cook in and is equipped with a quality appliances like our cappuccino machine. We have a fully stocked chef's kitchen including snack pantry with delicious treats like caviar, escargots, anchovies, and olives from Spain. The bedrooms have river views with comfortable beds for a perfect nights sleep. You can also schedule a relaxing massage in our gazebo built by the river or our chef can cook up the perfect meal catered to your taste buds.
The whole property is here for you to enjoy. Take in the river serenity by dipping into our natural pool, relax in the gazebo, or catch some sun on the lounge chairs. All paths are well maintained and our fruit trees are there for your pleasure to pick and enjoy the local variety.
The host Robery Hennesy is an artistic home builder and designer that finds unique lots and builds custom homes for potential buyers. This land was purchased without the knowledge of these beautiful rocks. The seller didn't know about them and Robert discovered them 2 weeks after the purchase. The original plan was to build a two-story house with an elevator next door, but when the four rocks presented themselves they became the focus of the home.
This inspirational home was featured in House Hunters International and you can come experience the magic for yourself. Bringing the jungle into our retreat, it certainly is unique and we like to think of it as the eighth wonder of the world.
Please note that this is Costa Rica. There can be some bugs that sometimes come into the house but keeping the screens closed will help tremendously. Power outages and internet outages also happen and they are beyond our control. They are not frequent, yet they do happen. We do have wifi but the service isn't fast and can be slow at times. You can also expect to see some wildlife nearby like birds and animals. As we are in the jungle we recommend a 4x4 and expect to cross a few bridges and a small stream. This is all part of life in Costa Rica and we hope you enjoy this lively nature's paradise.
Ready to book? Instant book is on so go for it!
Have a question? Contact us now.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Rivas
Located in Rivas, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Quebradas Biological Center and Sabana de los Leones are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Secret Gardens and Topolandia. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rivas, San José Province
What's nearby
- Canaan Cheeses - 20 min drive - 12.3 km
- Samaritan Chocolate - 21 min drive - 12.7 km
- The Secret Gardens - 23 min drive - 14.4 km
- Quebradas Biological Center - 31 min drive - 15.8 km
- Cerro de La Muerte Peak - 55 min drive - 30.2 km
Restaurants
- El Andaluz - 9 min drive
- Le Chalet Bleu - 23 min drive
- Botánika - 27 min drive
- Bar La Estrella - 17 min drive
- Buona pizza - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Robert

The retreat was built by the host Robert Hennessy, a custom home builder, designer, and artist.
Robert is also an amazing chef and prides himself with the quality of his creations using local and organic food. He is available by request to cook you up a meal either at your retreat or at his home. Yorleny, his wife, is a local and enjoys providing massages to guests that can be booked in advance.
Robert is also an amazing chef and prides himself with the quality of his creations using local and organic food. He is available by request to cook you up a meal either at your retreat or at his home. Yorleny, his wife, is a local and enjoys providing massages to guests that can be booked in advance.
Why they chose this property
Across the street from the retreat is a fantastic organic farm, and the hot springs are just a few minutes away. Additionally, there are many 4-star restaurants a short drive away. If you like shopping, San Isidro is just a few minutes away.
What makes this property unique
The Rocka Verde Retreat is a unique and unparalleled experience. It's the perfect place to stay if you want something extraordinary. It's even possible that this land was a mastodon territory hundreds of years ago!
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