Living in the countryside in Costa Rica in Monteverde

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

San Rafael Despacio, Guanacaste

Monteverde Orchid Garden23 min drive
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde27 min drive
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve31 min drive
Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)96 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

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!

Property manager

Kenneth Lander

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Enjoy the gorgeous Rio Guacimal which the community defended from development.

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Toys/games

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only on the porch.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sierra

This holiday home is located in Sierra. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Lake Arenal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Quebrada Grande Arena or Tronadora Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Rafael Despacio, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Monteverde Orchid Garden - 23 min drive
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 26 min drive
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 27 min drive
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 28 min drive
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Café Monteverde - 22 min drive
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 22 min drive
Choco Café - 23 min drive
The Green - 23 min drive
The Open Kitchen - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Living in the countryside in Costa Rica in Monteverde pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Living in the countryside in Costa Rica in Monteverde?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Living in the countryside in Costa Rica in Monteverde?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Living in the countryside in Costa Rica in Monteverde located?

Situated in Sierra, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Wildlife Refuge Monteverde, Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. Mundo de los Insectos and Ficus La Raiz are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

April H.

2 Apr 2024

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

Cozy Casita

This was the perfect location for our time in Monteverde. It is a small house but it is charming and worked well for our family of 2 adults and 2 children ages 6 & 9. The view across the street is incredible. Kenneth was a kind and communicative host and was happy to share recommendations.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter & Linda C.

30 Mar 2024

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

Great location

We stayed two days at this property. It’s located 20 minutes from the tourist area of Monteverde. It must be understood that this is a very basic property but it had everything we needed. Our only complaint is that the house is close to the road and occasionally it was a bit noisy but for the most part it was everything that we were looking for. The owner Ken was very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

P G.

1 Jan 2024

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

Late December

Ken is a wonderful host with great flexibility. A rental car is needed to access this stunning part of the country. Ken has a wonderful neighbor (Bobby) who let us on his private property with access to a secret waterfall. His two wonderful dogs were great guides. Staying at an isolated cabin is not really our thing but the cabin was spacious enough for a family of 4 including a teen. Ken & his wife graciously provided an air mattress and Laundry (you just have to drop it off at their property and pick it up).

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

9 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our stay here was perfect for what we needed. After a little searching (our Waze app malfunctioned), our host Ken checked us in. The view was amazing! The location was very convenient to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The house was cozy and came with all amenities needed for a nice stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

28 May 2023

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

Vacation 2023

This property is nestled up in the mountains so the weather was good. The little grocery nearby has pretty much everything you'll need without going to the bottom of the mountain. Wait until you see the view from across the street! Breathtaking!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kenneth Lander

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.