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3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
1 night minimum
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What We Are • A place where nature lovers can experience the lifestyle of a local Costa Rican family, learn about sustainable practices, and find rejuvenation amidst extraordinary biological diversity! What We Offer • A private Ecological House surrounded by forest. Designed with love and creativity by owner Wendy Brenes, the lodge balances sustainability, comfort, and a rustic feel. • The Eco House is fully furnished with stove, microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator, hot water, hardwood floors, hammocks, clothes line, etc. • This beautiful home is located on a 2 hectare (5 acres) farm/family property, 200 meters from the host’s family home. Here you may enjoy the beauty of nature and abundant wildlife around you, the tranquil environment, and the welcoming hospitality of your hosts. ...What We Are • A place where nature lovers can experience the lifestyle of a local Costa Rican family, learn about sustainable practices, and find rejuvenation amidst extraordinary biological diversity! What We Offer • A private Ecological House surrounded by forest. Designed with love and creativity by owner Wendy Brenes, the lodge balances sustainability, comfort, and a rustic feel. • The Eco House is fully furnished with stove, microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator, hot water, hardwood floors, hammocks, clothes line, etc. • This beautiful home is located on a 2 hectare (5 acres) farm/family property, 200 meters from the host’s family home. Here you may enjoy the beauty of nature and abundant wildlife around you, the tranquil environment, and the welcoming hospitality of your hosts. • Just outside, or from the balcony, you may see toucans, parrots, trogons and even Great Green Macaws flying close by. You might well hear the sound of the manakins dancing in the day time. Fall asleep to the melodies of frogs and the calls of owls. Walking to the main house, you could even meet some frogs by following their croaks as they jump away at night! Our Commitment to the Environment • The Eco House was planned to have minimal impact on the environment and also to serve as an educational model to our guests • Most of its furniture is made out of recycled Wood and materials; • Windows are designed to make the air circulate throughout the house; • The secluded location allows a lack of curtains, so you may experience the stars scattered across the night sky, the awakening of the sun and the relaxing sounds of the rain forest; • As part of our sustainable practices, both black (biological) and grey (washwater) waste waters are treated separately. • The house makes use of recycling as well as water and energy saving. • Your meals are prepared with organic vegetables—some of them grown on site. • Future projects include solar panels and a bio digester for gas production, and more. More
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House Rules
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Bathrooms
1 Attached (ensuite), 1 Full bath
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About the Owner
Wendy B
Languages spoken:English, Spanish
Response Rate:63%
Response Time:Within a day
Listed Since:September 2015
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Reviewed 2 December 2019
Wonderful in every way

This was such a special stay. We had the smaller of the two houses which was huge for 2 people ( slept a family of 4). Beautiful design so we could wake up and watch toucans from the bedroom balcony or relax in the hammock...More

Date of stay: November 2019
Thank MaryCordall
Reviewed 10 February 2019
Wonderful and warm

Wow, what a remarkable place to stay! At no other place in Costa Rica we felt so welcome. Unfortunately Wendy was not there, but her parents and sisters made up for it. The lodge is spacious and clean, you hear all kinds of animals during...More

Date of stay: January 2019
Thank Louise F
Reviewed 21 January 2019
Wendy"s Eco Guest House in Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Wendy"s Eco Guest House is Sarapiqui, Costa Rica was lovely wonderful new experience. Wendy designed the house with comfort and spaciousness in mind. Wendy's family cooked amazing meals. Our Uncle, my husband and myself all enjoyed hearing the howling monkeys and the feel and sounds...More

Date of stay: January 2019
Thank CarolNeumann
Reviewed 29 November 2018
Amazing stay in the Dschungel

We stayed with 5 friends for 2 nights. The place is cool and special. First of all Wendy and her family make the stay special. You are greeted with a fresh pressed welcome drink and Wendy tells you a little about the area. The house...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank ManDevvil
Reviewed 27 July 2018
Staying with a Costa Rican family!

This house is situated in a magnificent area. It feels like Costa Rica off the beaten path. The house is an ecological house in the middle of the nature. We saw and heard a lot of animals nearby the house. You have everything you need...More

Date of stay: July 2018
1  Thank NoeB1
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Reviewed 6 April 2018 via mobile
Highlight of whole trip!

This was an amazing experience. The house was cute, clean, authentic and right in the middle of nature. Wendy was incredible. She was a 5 star host and hide. We ended up doing several of her tours. Excellent. We had her all to ourselves. No...More

Date of stay: March 2018
1  Thank travellercan1
Reviewed 11 March 2018
Wonderful days

My sister and me stayed the first 3 nights of our trip through CR and here was a wonderful start. The house is perfect for nature lovers, you have it all just around you, but you feel absolutely safe. Every morning and evening we enjoyed...More

Date of stay: February 2018
1  Thank Maggie4659
Reviewed 6 January 2018
Wonderful experience!!!

I went to Wendy's eco guest house in July with my parents, husban and my 2 kids (5 and 7 yearls old). It is definitly our best memory of our trip to Costa Rica. The family is so welcoming. My kids loved the animals on...More

Date of stay: July 2017
1  Thank r0xanne14
Reviewed 26 October 2017
AMAZING!

Thank you so much to Cristel and her parents! Me and my sister really enjoyed the experience, staying in an Eco House. The food Cristel's Mother cooked on our first night was the best food I had in Costa Rica and I also enjoyed milking...More

Date of stay: October 2017
2  Thank Mrs Lorna L
Reviewed 10 September 2017
An exceptional rainforest paradise hosted by an amazing family!

My two sisters and I were delighted with our (6) day stay at Wendy's Eco Guest House in Sarapiqui! It was a thrill being in a beautiful eco-friendly house in the middle of a rain forest, visited by howler monkeys, three different kinds of toucans,...More

Date of stay: August 2017
1  Thank mallyred
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Amenities
Pets Allowed: No
Smoking Allowed: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes
Balcony
Suitable For Children Under 5
Deck
Garage
Housekeeping Optional
Kettle
Linens Provided
Local Guides/Maps
Microwave
Mountain Views
Private Garden
Secure Parking
Cooker
Terrace
Toaster
Towels Provided
Horse Riding Nearby
Corporate Bookings
Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties
Hiking Trips
Long Term Rentals (Over 1 Month)
Rural/Countryside Retreats
Short Term Rentals (4 Days Or Fewer)
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About the neighbourhood
The Surrounding Area • The nearby communities of San Ramon de Sarapiqui (a small village to the south) and La Virgen de Sarapiqui (to the north) provide an opportunity to experience the life style of rural Costa Rica. • A variety of nature, cultural and adventure activities await you, including: 1) rafting on one of the most famous and beautiful rivers in CostaRica, the Sarapiqui River, only 5 minutes away; 2) Nature walks (day and night), including bird tours, horseback riding, canopy tours, chocolate tours, bat tours, and more; 3) Important and recognized organizations and tourist attractions like Tirimbina Biological Reserve and La Selva OTS (Organization of Tropical Studies) are located at 5 and 20 min from the Eco House.
How to get there
Coordinates: N 10°22.028´W 084°08.156 How to get here: After you arrive to La Virgen Sarapiquí. up in the north of the Heredia province, you must go the well known tourist destination Hacienda Pozo Azul, at the entrance of the San Ramon bridge (on the Sarapiquí River). Once at Hacienda Pozo Azul entrance you must: Cross the Sarapiquí River on the bridge. And turn right on the following intersection and continue on the paved road for about 2 km. Once the paved road ends, you must continue on the gravel road for about 200mts. Please turn left at the brick colored metal gate The host family house is on a hill and is pink color (Familia Brenes Morera). Upon your arrival the host family will share juice or cup of coffee and guide you to the Eco House
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