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LA CUSUCA Hobbit style home This underground home is a one of a kind!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Arenal
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Rio piedras, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

About this property

LA CUSUCA Hobbit style home This underground home is a one of a kind!

"LA CUSUCA", near serene Lago Arenal emits captivating charm. Eco-focused, subterranean comfort balances with nature's lush views and bird songs. Unique aesthetics merge with modern convenience, cocooned in secure tranquility. Spacious, organic design offers earthly serenity, a daylight-lit haven amid nature's allure. Experience the magic of Rio Piedras at our underground house.
If you have been a previous guest and looking for long term rental please message me for discounts.
This house is built underground, opening to a nice tropical garden in the lower part of the lot, away from the public street.
Most of its windows and openings are curved, so the different views in the inside or towards the outside are always very nice and interesting.
The grass covered concrete roof makes the house comfortable all day, and silent always! The big covered terrace can be used for breakfast, lunch, or happy hour at night! Gay and Lesbian friendly.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4601889vb
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tierras Morenas

Tierras Morenas is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tenorio Volcano National Park and Lake Arenal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tronadora Arena or Quebrada Grande Arena.
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Rio piedras, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 34 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 46 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 51 min drive - 54.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 61 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casa Italia - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LA CUSUCA Hobbit style home This underground home is a one of a kind! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LA CUSUCA Hobbit style home This underground home is a one of a kind!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LA CUSUCA Hobbit style home This underground home is a one of a kind!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LA CUSUCA Hobbit style home This underground home is a one of a kind! located?

Situated in Tierras Morenas, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Arenal and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Tronadora Arena and Cerro Tovar are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zweit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Worked well for our quick trip with my family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kat J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great architecture. Unique stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew k.

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

unique and wonderful!

We had a great time staying at La Cusuca. The location is spectacular as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott N.

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

our two weeks in the hobbit home!

loved, loved, LOVED our stay
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great place!

Very clean unique place. Excellent craftsmanship!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Unique Getaway

What a unique house! So comfortable and peaceful. Love the architecture. My husband and I had a great getaway. So relaxing. Great birdwatching, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

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

Great stay at the Hobbit House!`

This home was a delight to walk into. Everything we needed for a two week stay was there. It was clean, communication was fantastic - quick and effective. I would recommend this home for your stay in the Lake Arenal area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cynthia b.

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

Just lovely!

Lovely place! We would have liked to have stayed longer. Great location, easy to get around with a small town/rural feel. The house itself was beautiful. I especially loved the wood work, open large windows, the grass roof, and the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

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

Nature lover’s paradise next to farm

We enjoyed the well thought out details of this earth home which provided us with the comforts of home and privacy. It is well secured and has gated parking. You will require a car of your own to really enjoy the property and all the many joys of Lake Arenal. Locals are helpful and very pleasant.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simona M.

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

Enchanted

We enjoyed staying in this unique little house, the gardens, all the amenities and the peace of the surroundings. The caretaker came to meet us and showed us around as soon as we came. Wifi was excellent. Access was easy. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

Hobbit House in the forest

This place is as amazing as the photos show! We woke up every morning, cooked breakfast and drove into La Fortuna to enjoy all the nature settings available - volcano, forest, hot springs and more. Then back to the hobbit house to relax and enjoy being surrounded by the forest. Definitely a unique and amazing experience. Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Feels like the house is in a rainforest

We spent a week in this house, and we loved it. We would sometimes just sit with the massive windows open and stare at the vegetation in front of us. Everything is available in the kitchen and Thelma is very helpful. We did have a car (SUV necessary) that allowed us to go all over. Don’t forget to go to Nuevo Arenal and find the small park with a beach to take a swim in the lake (it’s glorious).
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawneen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is lovely. The architecture is really different. Lots of birds. Garden is well groomed. The shower is really beautiful. But the description says hot tub and 2 bathrooms. There is no hot tub. There is one bathroom with two sinks.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amber D.

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

Just as described

The place was just as described. A little underground house. Decent size and many unique things. Everything worked well and the property manager met with us when we arrived to show how everything worked. The stay was close to several restaurants and some things to do. Unfortunately it rained most of the time so everything stayed damp which is my one downside. This place has a washer and dryer and on demand hot water so double bonus. If in the area we would recommend this little hideaway or what my husband calls the hobbit house. As a builder and craftsman himself, he loves all the unique architecture and nuances.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oren T.

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

Definitely recommend this home

Ok so we stayed here for 2 nights. Not much of our time was spent in the home but it was very lovely. First thing I would say for anyone that has already booked is to follow German’s info on how to get to the property as google maps led us to a road that seemed no longer used. My phone broke etc long story. We later were able to view his instructions. The home is very comfortable and can definitely fit 4 travelers or a family. Everything about the home is done well and makes you feel comfortable. WiFi is not the fastest so anyone should be mentally prepared for that, but who goes there for internet😛. We went to Rio Celeste as a day trip and did some other stuff near the lake. Weather was rainy so didn’t do any water sports. Looking forward to returning and staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
THANKS OREN ! And yes Internet can be slow even if I pay for having a 4MB conection! It depends a lot of the weather; if storms are around, it may fail! I recomend new guests to check the general weather for the area; descember can still have plenty of rains! After the 10 th of january ... february... march are the dryest season!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

2 day stay

The property is great and is just like the photos. However, the communication at check in was non existent. They were unreachable and did not tell us how to get into the house. The host was not answering on Vrbo, we went to the property anyways but it was locked and nobody was there to let us in. We drive to a local cafe (Cafe & Macademia) and inquired with the staff about the property. One of the cooks happened to know the housekeeper and contacted her, she met us at the property and gave us the keys. As of a week later, I still have not gotten any reply on VRBO from the host! Be cautious about this property. If we hadn’t talked to the locals we would not have gotten into the property and would have been out of a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Lamentamos que esto haya sucedido. Para que este tipo de situaciones no vuelvan a ocurrir, la administración de la casa está siendo asumida por los hijos de Germán. Ya se desarrolló la guía de bienvenida que llegará automáticamente a los inquilinos. Esperamos que a pesar de ese inconveniente hayan disfrutado de la casa y sus alrededores.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro V.

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

Bueno

Estuvo muy bonito, hay un establo junto y lo disfrutamos mucho , lo único mal es que la recámara no tiene división
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Pratiquement parfaite

Cette jolie maison a été parfaite pour nous! Elle est super bien située entre les volcans tenorio et arenal! La laveuse et secheuse ont été grandement appréciées! Un petit bémol, il y avait énormément de fourmis, malgré que tout était rangé dans le frigo, mais elles se concentraient dans la cuisine
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2023
Je suis heureux que vous ayez apprécié votre séjour. Nous sommes désolés pour le désagrément occasionné par les fourmis, il est très difficile de les empêcher d'entrer dans la maison étant en pleine nature. Cela fait partie de l'aventure de venir sous les tropiques !
Verified

4/10 Poor

Fred Klaus Dieter D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Schlechtes Management

Wir mussten über 1 Stunde auf den Check-In warten, das ist nicht akzetabel. Eine einfache Email od. Info hätte gereicht, um zu wissen, das der Haustürschlüssel versteckt hinterlegt worden ist! Der Eigentümer war im Ausland u. die angestellte Haushälterin musste uns öffnen u. einweisen, das war dann soweit ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Lamentamos que esto haya sucedido. Para que este tipo de situaciones no vuelvan a ocurrir, la administración de la casa está siendo asumida por los hijos de Germán. Ya se desarrolló la guía de bienvenida que llegará automáticamente a los inquilinos. Esperamos que a pesar de ese inconveniente hayan disfrutado de la casa y sus alrededores.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan Z.

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

Einfach nur fantastisch

Wir waren von den Bildern begeistert, wir waren noch mehr begeistert, als wir angekommen sind. Ein wunderschönes und liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus, in dem man sich nur wohlfühlen kann. Die Einrichtung ist komplett, alles funktioniert und es ist sehr privat und ruhig. Wir würden die Unterkunft allerdings nur für ein Paar empfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
SORRY BUT I DO NOT MANAGE GERMAN DICTIONARY...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin P.

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

Costa Rica Dream

A perfect place to live in a hobbit house, lots of natural light, and a fantastic environment for relaxation.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan v.

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

Bilbo’s Place

Makes me want to be a hobbit. Lots of birds. Cows nearby. Doesn’t detract.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy M.

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

Earth ship peacefulness

This a perfect adventure for a couple or family with small children just as advertised. It takes a day or two to get acclimated to the “earth ship” so our only regret was not booking a day or two longer! We had a little communication issues, but that may have been a Vrbo issue bc Thelma responded to us quickly. We arrived early (before check-in by an hour or so) and the local farm hands invited us and the kids to pet the livestock! Kids loved it and it was super peaceful. Recc meditating or just napping on the grassy top of the ship. We had smokehouse local bbq, the German bakery was superb and cooked one night with groceries from the Mercado.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade G.

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

Earth ship paradise by the lake

This house is just spectacular… my first time staying in an earth ship and am very impressed. If you have a car and don’t mind a little of a drive to touristy areas i 100% recommended staying here. We could relax and it’s quiet, comfortable, and beautiful here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unique Property

La Sucasa was a bit difficult to find initially and then due to daily rains the drive was a bit muddy though we never got stuck. If you are looking for seclusion this could be your place. Enjoyed the beautiful wood furniture, full size frig and modern washer and drier. The design is fascinating. The outdoor covered patio was the best. There were several items in need of repair, but the basic electrical and plumbing were fine. This property was very low priced, so you must factor that. We thought it was a very good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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