A log-style 3-bedroom cabin with a covered porch, hammocks, and lush gardens offers room for 7 near Alajuela. Spot toucans and monkeys, then reach Río Celeste and Volcán Tenorio trails in minutes.
Overview
This beautiful log-style concrete cabin offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature. It is located just minutes from private trails leading to Río Celeste, Volcán Tenorio National Park, and the famous Río Celeste waterfall.
Nearby activities include:
- On-site bird watching
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Chocolate and coffee farm tours
- Labyrinths
- Tubing
- Sloth and wildlife night tours
The Space
The 800-square-foot home includes a 200-square-foot covered porch, making it an ideal spot for morning coffee, bird watching, or sunset drinks. Guests may see toucans, tropical birds, coatis, monkeys, and other wildlife around the property.
The home features:
- Three bedrooms, including one ensuite bedroom
- Two bathrooms
- A futon
- Concrete construction with ceramic tile throughout
- Modern bathrooms with spacious hot-water showers
- Air conditioning
- Fully screened and sealed windows and doors
- Metal-framed doors designed to keep unwanted rainforest visitors outside
- A large covered patio
- Outdoor seating and hammocks
- A covered barbecue area
- An outdoor fire pit
- Secure on-site parking
- A lush garden filled with tropical plants and flowers
- A safe, quiet neighborhood
- Kid- and pet-friendly accommodations
Amenities
- Fiber-optic 5G Wi-Fi
- 42-inch smart television
- Books, board games, playing cards, and reading materials
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Washer and dryer
- Drying rack
- Tide laundry pods
- UPS internet backup for up to six hours during a power outage
- Rechargeable LED lanterns and flashlights
Kitchen and Dining
The kitchen is equipped for preparing meals at home and includes:
- Four-burner gas stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator with freezer
- Ice cube and popsicle trays
- French press and drip coffee maker
- Glassware and stemware
- Plastic dishes
- Cooking utensils and additional kitchen supplies
- Covered outdoor barbecue
Complimentary breakfast supplies include:
- Coffee and tea
- Milk and almond milk
- Vanilla
- Sugar and stevia
- Honey
- Granola
- Juice
- Butter
- Bread
- Fresh local fruit
- Eggs from the farm-fresh chickens
Guests also receive complimentary snacks, local chips, granola bars, refreshments, beer, wine, and filtered water. There are no additional costs for these items.
Essentials and Pet Supplies
Provided essentials and cleaning supplies include:
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash
- Cotton swabs and cotton buds
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Umbrellas
- Hair dryer
- Flashlights and candles
- Paper towels
- Multi-surface cleaner
- Disinfectant spray and wipes
- Hand soap
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
Pets are welcome. Pet amenities include:
- Food and water bowls
- Furniture covers
- Designated towels for wiping paws
- Additional cleaning supplies
Location
The property is located:
- Less than a five-minute drive from Volcán Tenorio National Park and Río Celeste waterfall
- Approximately 90 minutes from Liberia International Airport
- Within walking distance or a short drive of several restaurants
- Near a convenience store offering snacks, hygiene products, produce, ice, and other essentials
The area offers both local Costa Rican cuisine and North American dining options.
Guest Access
The entire Hiker’s Hideaway property is available for guests to enjoy. Self check-in is provided through a lockbox, and the hosts can greet guests upon arrival if preferred.
The property is fully gated, with exterior video surveillance covering the entrances and grounds.
The Pura Vidaville Difference
Pura Vidaville combines the authenticity of the rainforest with modern comfort, privacy, and security.
Climate Control
Every unit includes reliable air conditioning to help guests stay comfortable in the tropical climate.
Sealed and Screened
Fully sealed and screened windows help keep insects outside while allowing guests to enjoy the surrounding natural environment.
Restful Sleep
Guests can relax to the sounds of the jungle while sleeping on premium linens and comfortable bedding.
Fully Equipped Kitchens
The standalone cabins feature full kitchens. The brand-new studio chalets include efficiently designed kitchenettes suitable for preparing meals for one or two guests.
Privacy and Security
The entire property is gated and monitored by exterior video surveillance across all entrances and grounds.
Laundry
The cabins include in-suite laundry, while chalet guests can use the convenient on-site laundry service.
Convenient Location
The property is located at the gateway to Volcán Tenorio National Park and Río Celeste, with excellent bird watching on-site and nearby nature paths.
Nature and Surroundings
The property is surrounded by tropical landscaping and wildlife. Guests may hear or see:
- Oropendolas
- Parrots
- Toucans
- Monkeys
- Neighboring roosters
- Cows
- Rain falling on the roof
There is no city traffic or sirens, allowing guests to enjoy the peaceful sounds of jungle life.
Guest Reviews
“Rick’s house was perfect for our family of six for our first night in Costa Rica. The house has everything you need to cook any meal, along with so many extras. Rick has really thought of everything. In the morning, we saw so many birds—it was an amazing way to start our trip. We will definitely book again.”
— Julie
“A fabulous place for us to stay while hiking at the base of the volcano and going horseback riding. Stunning landscaping and an excellent experience.”
— Margaret
“We have stayed in two of Rick’s three places, and they are absolutely the best-appointed and equipped Airbnbs we have ever stayed in. The beds are supremely comfortable, the decor is beautiful, and every amenity you need is provided—even the ones you forgot you needed. This is our go-to place to stay in Río Celeste. We only wish we could have stayed more than two nights.”
— TJ
“The property is absolutely gorgeous, filled with a variety of birds and wildlife, as well as friendly cows. Rick and Ashley have thought everything through, and everything you could need is right there when you need it. If anything is missing, they are incredibly communicative and always available to assist and make recommendations. A true five-star Airbnb experience and service.”
— Rachel
“Great place! Beautiful garden and wildlife, with a wonderful house inside and out. The local recommendations were incredible as well.”
— Michael
“What a beautiful paradise. This home had everything and more, including thoughtful touches, a welcome basket with snacks, beer, wine, chocolates, breakfast eggs, toast, mangoes, cereal, coffee, and cream. The beds were comfortable, and everything was organized and tidy. The tropical landscaping was gorgeous. The location was perfect—just a five-minute drive from the national park, volcano hike, and Río Celeste tubing.”
— Jennifer
Additional Notes
The hosts aim to provide a hotel-like experience, with thoughtful extras such as cold beer in the refrigerator, local artisan chocolates, breakfast supplies, toiletries, in-suite laundry, and a workstation.
Guests can arrive with minimal luggage and still have access to the essentials needed for a comfortable stay.
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What guests are saying
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Isabelle
3 weeks ago
Flawless accommodation, very well equipped!Warm welcome. Several small touches from the owners to enhance our stay. Hosts were super responsive to each of our messages. He offered us small activities suitable for our young family. Beautiful place, decor worthy of a movie. What more could you ask for! We recommend it 1,000 times over. Thanks again!
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Daniela
1 month ago
A really great place to stay!
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Kristie
2 months ago
We absolutely loved Hikers hideaway. Our only regret was that we only stayed 2 nights. Rick is beyond organized and has every item you could possibly want or need for a great stay! He even went as far as to have staples on hand including eggs, granola, bread, butter, coffee, snacks and wine and beer!! We loved cooking on the outdoor BBQ and they had both wood and charcoal to use on hand. The gardens and wildlife make it an oasis to be truly relaxed and slow down. There is so much to do and we didn’t have enough time but we highly recommend doing the river tubing tour with Jhonny it was one of the absolute highlights of our trip so far. If you are travelling to Costa Rica don’t miss out on this gem, Hikers Hideway is AMAZING!!! We hope to be back soon 💕
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Tiana
2 months ago
Family of 4 had a wonderful stay at hikers hideaway! Rick was an exceptional host. He was friendly, responsive, and always quick to answer our questions even before I booked, so he sealed the deal. The Airbnb was comfortable and had everything we needed. Having access to the laundry was a huge bonus and made traveling much easier. We also appreciated the taxi driver that Rick recommended, who was reliable, punctual, and reasonably priced. The excursion recommendations were excellent and helped make our trip even more enjoyable with Jhonny. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this Airbnb to anyone visiting the Río Celeste area. We loved the hike that led to the river.
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Jemima
2 months ago
We loved our stay at Pura Vida Ville. Definitely one of the best places we have stayed at. Everything is impeccable and you can see the affection and care they've put into every detail. We loved all the snacks and food they provide, the excellent recommendations and all the extras that make the stay much more comfortable, such as ponchos, umbrellas and much more. One of our favorite parts was being able to enjoy the private pool, an incredible touch! Also, we had a problem with our car and they were very kind to allow us to check out a little later. That gesture meant a lot to us. A beautiful place, designed with great care and where you can really feel the hospitality. We highly recommend it and definitely look forward to returning. Thank you for everything!
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Ben
2 months ago
We had such a magical time staying at Rick‘s place. The surrounding countryside was absolutely stunning and the highlight of our time at Rio Celeste was the hike down to the swimming hole right next to the cabin. It was so good that my eight-year-old wanted to do it again the next day. Rick was kind enough to accommodate a late checkout so we were able to do it. We like to cook when we travel, and the kitchen was the best stocked Airbnb we have ever come across. The snacks for hiking and fresh fruit, breakfast materials, wine, beer and extensive tea selection was such a fantastic touch. We felt right at home Rick was a great and communicative host and had some great suggestions for places to buy groceries and even places to stop for a beer and watch the World Cup on the drive in. We’d love to be back. It rained like crazy but nothing stopped us having a great time and feeling cozy and well taken care of. 10/10, book it!
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Crystal
3 months ago
We would absolutely recommend this location and Airbnb to all travelers! So peaceful and serene! Rick gave fantastic recommendations and we loved everything we did in Rio Celeste! From our private guide hike to the waterfall, Local fruit stands, excellent restaurant recommendations, this place was a dream! We also had a bonus morning with Jhonny , who takes care of the grounds , on a sloth-wildlife tour & coffee and chocolate tour which was so authentic and we would have never found these places on our own. Overall 5 star stay! We enjoyed drinking coffee on our private patio with views of the jungle and horses, and enjoyed our hike to their river so our kids could swim as well (this is not an easy hike to get to the river but was well worth it!) fabulous stay! Thank you, Rick and Jhonny!
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Benoit
3 months ago
To say that Rick and Ashley are great hosts is an understatement. Communication, from booking to check out, has been perfect: timely, on point and helpful. The plot of land on which the house is built is beautiful, with colourful flower beds and views of the surrounding hills. There's a great little restaurant within walking distance (whose fried tilapia dish is delicious). The house itself was well furnished and we felt right at home. Rick and Ashley had the place ready with loads of useful stuff, including some food and beverages to get us started. Would recommend booking with them in a heartbeat! Thank you both again for a memorable stay!
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Jessica
4 months ago
The views from this home are gorgeous and surreal for those of us from the western US. :) We noticed and appreciated all the little things like doorstops, multiple ways for air circulation and cooling, dry bags and umbrellas provided, etc. We slept 5 there comfortably and would absolutely recommend this place.
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Brandon
4 months ago
Wow! Rick and Ashley’s place far exceeded our expectations! The house is well-built and the property is an absolutely gorgeous mix of old growth Costa Rican trees and beautifully landscaped flowers and plants. The location is fantastic, extremely close to multiple Blue River swimming opportunities and hikes. There are also some excellent restaurants very close to the house. Finally, the house is the best appointed Air BnB that I’ve ever stayed at (15 years and 100+ rentals). It’s hard to explain how much work Rick and Ashley have done making sure that you have everything you could ever need stocked in the house. They provided wine, beer, delicious coffee and fresh milk, cookies and nuts, bedtime chocolates, every bathroom amenity you could need. I wish that every host put the same effort into their home. We will stay here again and recommend it to all of our friends. Thank you, Rick and Ashley!
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