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The twisted wooden house

San Rafael de Guatuso vacation home with kitchen

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A wooden interior with a hammock chair hanging from the ceiling, a wooden floor, and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A room with a wooden table and chairs, a striped rug, and a wooden wall with a wooden door.
A view from a covered area overlooking a grassy field with trees and a distant mountain range.
A building with a red roof and a mural on the side.
A room with two wooden beds, a fan, and a bicycle rack.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rio Celeste, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Peace Tree
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, El Pilon Station
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

San Rafael de Guatuso

In San Rafael de Guatuso .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this San Rafael de Guatuso vacation home, you'll find Tenorio Volcano National Park and Peace Tree. El Pilon Station and Rio Celeste Waterfall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Peace Tree - 13 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • El Pilon Station - 21 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 37 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Upala Central Park - 55 min drive - 27.2 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kantala - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tapirus Paradise - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Olivera Bar y Restaurante - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Parque - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tilapiera Los Laguitos - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The twisted wooden house

This twisted wood house is close to several of Costa Rica’s must sees! Ten minute drive to see Tenorio Volcano National Park to see beautiful Rio Celeste waterfall. Five minute drive to Arbol de la Paz. A little over an hour drive to La Fortuna where Arenal Volcano and the free hot springs are. About a two hour drive to the coast.
If you would like a tour guide or authentic Costa Rican food cooked right there, you can hire our friend that lives nearby who speaks English and Spanish.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place all keys (except kitchen key) inside the kitchen and then put the kitchen key within the lockbox on the wall.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Twisted Wood House Private vacation home
The Twisted Wood House San Rafael de Guatuso

Frequently asked questions

How close is The twisted wooden house to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.3 mi (100-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The twisted wooden house?

As of Jul 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The twisted wooden house on Aug 10, 2026 start from $144, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The twisted wooden house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The twisted wooden house offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The twisted wooden house?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The twisted wooden house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The twisted wooden house?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The twisted wooden house have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The twisted wooden house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The twisted wooden house to downtown San Rafael de Guatuso?

This vacation home is 8.4 mi away from San Rafael de Guatuso.

The twisted wooden house Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a week. It might not be the Ritz hotel but if you have a large group you won't find better value on lodging anywhere. The rooms are built fairly critter repelling, but the first night a little green frog got in. I don't mind frogs though, it's Costa Rica after all! Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ B.

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

Unique getaway from busy city life

This is a very unique house in a very quiet and peaceful location. We only visited for 1 night so we did not get to enjoy it as much as we could have. Small miscommunication with our booking but as we went on an evening tour, things were straightened out and all was well by the time we returned. This would be a very fun place for a group of friends as there was a big field to play in, tons of beds, and a big covered communal area to play games. It's definitely a change of pace from the busier, tourist-packed area. As a small side note: be sure to stop by the nearby Árbol de la Paz. Its free and worth the stop!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024