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Our top choices for San Rafael de Guatuso vacation rentals

A tent with two beds, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

1. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents
2.0 star property
San Rafael de Guatuso
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Everything you could ever think of needing was provided. For a glamping experience this place is top notch. You have your own private toilet and sink right next to you. The showers were great as well. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥15,627
￥17,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents
A wooden interior with a hammock chair hanging from the ceiling, a wooden floor, and a window with a view of greenery outside.

2. The twisted wooden house

The twisted wooden house
Rio Celeste
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Very unique location in the middle of the countryside. The house is quite beautiful and kept quite clean. Amazing bird watching opportunities early in the mornings and overall a very nice experience. Be prepared for a feather rustic experience."
United States
Varun
The price is ￥14,049
￥22,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The twisted wooden house
A group of people standing outdoors in a natural setting with trees and grass.

3. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
3.0 star property
Katira
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Pool, grounds and food were excellent! "
United States
Joshua Jon
The price is ￥18,298
￥20,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a hammock, and two chairs.

4. Rio Celeste Nature View

Rio Celeste Nature View
3.0 star property
Katira
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Gray stay at Amistad! Beautiful property, perfect location, amazing restaurant on site, great people!"
Costa Rica
jacob
The price is ￥6,393
￥7,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Rio Celeste Nature View
A wooden deck with wicker chairs overlooking a lush landscape.

5. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
3.0 star property
Bijagua
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"The view was great and the breakfast was awesome. The only issue was that the Dutch front door let in a lot of insects. Overall a great value."
United States
Tim
The price is ￥22,197
￥25,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
A triangular glass structure with a visible interior, surrounded by trees.

6. Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets

Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Beautiful spot and friendly service!"
United States
Brian
The price is ￥20,484
￥23,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Yarumo Lodge Río Celeste Black Chalets
A swimming pool with a view of a lush landscape and mountains in the background.

7. The House on the Hill

The House on the Hill
Provincia de Alajuela
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Kids loved the pool! Great location all within an hour of Rio Celeste, chocolate tour, sloth sanctuary, and Lake Arsenal!"
United States
Brianna S.
The price is ￥11,193
￥14,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The House on the Hill
A room with a bed, a bedside table, a small potted plant, a nightstand, a window, and a door.

8. Cabañas Los Laguitos

Cabañas Los Laguitos
3.0 star property
Katira
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Cabanas Los Laguitos is a little heaven in earth, it is where you can connect to nature and to experience the real rainforest in Costa Rica. Host are great, welcome, friendly, warm, real people with no agenda other than to ensure you are feeling like home!! You are 5 mins driving distance to volcán Tenorio, Rio Celeste waterfalls and river. The horse ridding tour is a real adventure!! I already booked a second trip!!"
United States
Carlos L Baltodano
The price is ￥9,680
￥10,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Cabañas Los Laguitos
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

9. Jardín entre Montañas

Jardín entre Montañas
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Excellent stayall around! The family who maintains the place was very friendly and a joy to talk to. It was a perfect way to spend our first evening in Costa Rica! Breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥11,491
￥12,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Jardín entre Montañas
A hillside resort with colorful buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

10. Villa El Tucán

Villa El Tucán
3.5 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, the owners were very welcoming and made our stay a pleasure "
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥19,321
￥21,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Villa El Tucán
In-room dining

11. Cabañas y Senderos Finca El Triunfo Caño Negro.

Cabañas y Senderos Finca El Triunfo Caño Negro.
3.0 star property
Caño Negro
The price is ￥17,166
￥19,398 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Cabañas y Senderos Finca El Triunfo Caño Negro.
A room with two beds, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Adventure and relaxation: Balcony with views of the stunning Volcano and Lake.

Adventure and relaxation: Balcony with views of the stunning Volcano and Lake.
La Fotuna
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"everything was great!!"
United States
Federico M.
The price is ￥14,491
￥19,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Adventure and relaxation: Balcony with views of the stunning Volcano and Lake.
A paved pathway leading to a scenic overlook with stone pillars and lush greenery.

13. Casa Isabelita-4/2Home, Lake View Family Retreat with AC and WIFI

Casa Isabelita-4/2Home, Lake View Family Retreat with AC and WIFI
Tierras Morenas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Loved the stay here. The road down is steep and winding. Beaitiful scenery but make sure you get a 4x4 to accomodate. "
United States
Dawna C.
The price is ￥13,946
￥26,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Casa Isabelita-4/2Home, Lake View Family Retreat with AC and WIFI
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden vanity, and a large window offering a view of a mountainous landscape.

14. Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring
2.0 star property
Fortuna
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and Jorge was the best guy to have around and show us the place even though we’ve checked in late in the evening. Also, the rooms and place was beautiful and great layout."
Canada
Lucas
The price is ￥14,522
￥16,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Destino Hotel & Hot Spring
A wooden cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush vegetation and a variety of colorful plants.

15. Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park

Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"The host was amazing, quick to reply to any questions we had. The home was very modern and cozy, we enjoyed the snacks and breakfast bar food they provided."
United States
M A.
The price is ￥35,516
￥44,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Pura Vidaville. Jungle Oasis w/AC, Fast WiFi & Private River Access-Tenorio Park
A secluded cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a clear path leading to the entrance.

16. Almendros Eco-Villas

Almendros Eco-Villas
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (28 reviews)
"The staff was all around fantastic and hospitable. The place was as clean as could be. I did not like finding clean towels sitting on top of dead bugs. The garden, pool, and small trail were absolutely gorgeous!!!! It was a nice view to wake up to."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥6,585
￥7,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Almendros Eco-Villas
A wooden deck with a heart-shaped planter, a small fire pit, and a solar panel.

17. Romantic Private Villa w/ Hot Tub, Pool Access - Near La Fortuna and Arenal

Romantic Private Villa w/ Hot Tub, Pool Access - Near La Fortuna and Arenal
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Altos Garden was lovely, you feel like you are in the jungle with all the amenities you need "
Canada
Krystal van
The price is ￥26,140
￥40,031 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Romantic Private Villa w/ Hot Tub, Pool Access - Near La Fortuna and Arenal
A wooden sign with the name "Oxígeno" and the word "Hovepage" underneath.

18. OXIGENO I

OXIGENO I
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Personal muy amable, estuve muy agusto los días que estuve en Bijagua"
Mexico
Saúl
The price is ￥9,052
￥10,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
OXIGENO I
A wooden deck with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a house with a red roof and a glass door, surrounded by lush greenery.

19. Cabañas del Lago

Cabañas del Lago
3.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 reviews)
"Super nice place for the money"
United States
Dexter
The price is ￥6,945
￥7,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Cabañas del Lago
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a wooden door, and a bench outside.

20. Cabañas Sueños del Arenal

Cabañas Sueños del Arenal
3.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great private property"
United States
Connor
The price is ￥10,497
￥13,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Cabañas Sueños del Arenal
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Hotel Lomas del Volcán

Hotel Lomas del Volcán

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in San Rafael de Guatuso?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals close to well known attractions in San Rafael de Guatuso, or you can select a more secluded option if you'd like a relaxing place to stay.

What are some of the best vacation rentals in San Rafael de Guatuso?

Green Forest Vacations Homes: This vacation home rental outside of San Rafael de Guatuso offers an indoor pool, a balcony, and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a stovetop, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Make the most of the garden in this rental home to help you unwind.

What can I see and do in San Rafael de Guatuso?

Tenorio Volcano National Park and Venado Caves are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. In the larger area, you’ll find Arenal Volcano National Park and Rio Celeste Waterfall.

What are vacation rentals like in San Rafael de Guatuso?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can reserve for several days or longer in San Rafael de Guatuso. Vacation rentals provide amenities such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll feel right at home. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive choice for small groups.