Property has a cascading waterfall, swim hole, river and Seasonal Fruit Orchard

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

San Isidro, Provincia de Alajuela

Nauyaca Waterfalls8 min drive
Parque Reptilandia9 min drive
Hacienda Baru20 min drive
Quepos (XQP)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

SUMMERY
Relax in an amazing environment with a cascading waterfall, river and a swim hole we've named "Corazon del Rio" (Heart of the River). We brought part of the river into the living area, its sound and the ability to sit with your feet in the water, or relax in its wading pool, gives the Pura Vida (Pure Life) spirit we wanted for our guests to enjoy.

THE SPACE
Aside from your cozy bedroom, enjoy either one of the two upstairs decks. One looks out at the La Ceiba River and the other overlooks the water feature and living area within the casa. Downstairs rest in a hammock, dangle your feet in the living area creek, or relax in our wading pool. Hungry? Cook your own meal in our beautiful large open-air kitchen. We welcome you to make memories and relax in our Pura Vida environment.

LOCATION
Corazon del Rio can be found on Google Maps. It is located in the Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica in the quiet mountain village of Platanillo. Just head up the paved road 15 minutes from the beach town of Dominical, to our cooler climate at 1200 feet above sea level. Here you can enjoy our long cascading waterfall just steps away or take a day hike right from our casa to see four more local waterfalls (La Sota, El Tronco, La Raiz and Las Piedras). Get to know this little secret location a bit better! Just one kilometer away, the small village has restaurants, two grocery stores, a bakery, among other shops and services. A
weekly framer's market is just ten minutes up the road in the neighboring town of Tinamaste.

One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica, the Nauyaca Waterfall is just a short drive down the road. Not far to the EAST in Tinamaste is the Diamante Waterfall, the tallest waterfall in Costa Rica. Further east is San Isidro, the second largest city in Costa Rica. Take an hour drive NORTH to visit and hike in Manuel Antonio National Park which borders the harbor town of Quepos. A thirty minute drive SOUTH is Uvita, home of the famous Whale Tail and boat tours to see dolphins and whales.

Property manager

Kent Zilliox

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Mountain view

House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 5

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children over 10 supervised by parents are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There are 2 cameras which can be turned off during your stay, but please turn on at departure!

FIRST camera is at parking area for us to see guest, co-host and maids as they come and go.

SECOND camera views our seasonal waterfall-feature so we may see if it is off/on.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barú

Located in Barú, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Nauyaca Waterfalls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parque Reptilandia and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Isidro, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

Nauyaca Waterfalls - 8 min drive
Parque Reptilandia - 9 min drive
Hacienda Baru - 20 min drive
Playa Dominical - 27 min drive
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - 27 min drive

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Valle Encantado - 22 min drive
Ricar2 Restaurant - 22 min drive
Coco's Restaurant - 20 min drive
Fuego Brew Company - 20 min drive
Cafe Mono Congo - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Property has a cascading waterfall, swim hole, river and Seasonal Fruit Orchard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Property has a cascading waterfall, swim hole, river and Seasonal Fruit Orchard located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Nauyaca Waterfalls, Parque Reptilandia and Eco Chontales Waterfall. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Playa Barú are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

kathie b.

1 March 2020

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

Disliked: Communication

Corozon del Rio was lovely!

We stayed at Corozon del Rio for 7 nights with 3 of our adult children. The rooms were really nice and the open air kitchen/dining/living area was amazing. There were a lot of staples (oil, some spices etc) in the pantry which helped because we made most of our own meals while we were there. Everything we needed was there for cooking. The only down side was that were we unable to connect with the property manager after our arrival when he showed us around the building. We were hoping to have him help us arrange some tours but fortunately the property owner was always available via email and WhatsApp for any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Becca B.

30 July 2019

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

Unique hideaway

A very unique property. Completely open to the rainforest.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

7 January 2019

A perfect home in the jungle!

Our group could not have been more happy with our stay at Corazon del Rio. There were 10 of us, and we loved coming back to our home off the beaten path after a day of exploring the nearby areas. The kitchen is well equipped. The swim hole and waterfall behind the house was even prettier than I could have imagined. The water pressure only makes it possible to have one person take a shower at a time, but a minor hiccup in such a beautiful spot. The owner and hosts were extremely responsive. We could not have asked for a better place to ring in the New Year!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

11 April 2018

4.5 Stars. This was an idealic Costa Rican escape! Fully immersed in nature”s beauty!

The house was beautiful and the location was amazing. The only reason we did not give it a five star rating was due to tge fact that some of the amenities as descriped were misleading. There was no air conditioning, which was a criteria we searched for, instead there were ceiling fans in most of the rooms (we rented the full house). Unfortunately two of the rooms had no fans at all and were not ideal to sleep in. One room had a ceiling fan but could not be used because it hit the slanted ceiling ( needs to be reconfigured). We also listed a pool as a requirement, there was no pool instead the listing showed a quaint heart shaped water collection pool (4feet wide x ~3 feet long) and advertised a swimming hole beside the property. All of this was true however it was the dry season and so both were very low. I highly recommend this property for people who love nature and want a rustic and unique experience. My feedback is only intended to let people know exactly what the amenities are so their experience meets their expectations. One recommendation would be to have a bbq however I understand that may attract animal or pest. My family absolutely loved this property and it helped create such a wonderful experience with nature and the beauty of Costa Rica

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Kent Zilliox

A native of California (USA) Kent grew-up on the Pacific Coast (Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach) and now resides in Carmel Valley a short 15 minutes from the ocean. Loving the outdoors and all aspects of nature Kent always dreamed of having a vacation place to share with friends and family. In 2016 he found just the spot after two weeks of trekking up and down the southern pacific region of Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

In selecting a property, water was essential. Hoping for either a nice river, waterfall or swim hole Kent found them all at this four acre lot in the hills of Platanillo. Like the Big Sur Coast in California where the steep mountains meet the sea, Platanillo being 1200 ft above sea level and only a 15 minute drive down to the Dominical beach town was a big benefit: cooler weather, private and water, oh is there water! Aside from the long cascading waterfall that borders the property, four other beautiful waterfalls are within hiking distance and can all be enjoyed in one day.

What makes this property unique

Staying at a well built structure within steps from a waterfall and swimming hole is the biggest benefit at Casa Corazon del Rio. As if that wasn't enough, the building design includes a small waterfall feature, a creek and wading pool to bring the Pura Vida feeling right into the living area. A fruit orchard is steps away and seen from the casa