Unique Home in an Ecovillage at Alegría Village

Unique Home in an Ecovillage at Alegría Village

This is an entire home in San Mateo, Costa Rica, described as a brand new, fully furnished modern home in Alegría Village. It’s a one-bedroom, one-bath stay for up to 2 guests, set on about half an acre with shade, breezes, and mountain views in the Machuca Valley. The listing notes the home is grid-tied with a solar backup so Wi-Fi and some appliances keep running during outages.

Why You’ll Like It

The home is designed for indoor-outdoor living, with glass sliding doors and full mosquito screening to keep airflow comfortable while letting you hear nature at night. It includes fibre-optic internet and a standing/sitting desk for work, plus access to Alegría Village community amenities like a large pool, communal kitchen/BBQ, workspace, and yoga shala with weekly sessions included. Construction noise may be audible during the community’s working hours — there is no construction weekdays after 5pm, Saturdays after 12pm, or on Sundays.

Accommodation Features

• Sleeping: 1 bedroom with 1 queen bed (queen-sized organic mattress).

• Bathrooms: 1 bathroom; the washroom includes a shower.

• Living Space: Open-concept kitchen/dining/lounge with appliances; fibre-optic internet, standing/sitting office desk, storage/closet space; washer + dryer.

• Climate: No air conditioning or heating — a ceiling fan and portable fans are provided, with airflow from the screened sliding doors.

• Outdoor Areas: Spacious patio for lounging/yoga/views; additional back patio; indoor-outdoor layout with sliding glass doors.

• Extra room: Not specified.

Property & Community

• Nature Access: Located in the foothills of San Mateo along the Machuca River in the Machuca Valley; listing highlight mentions a ~50-minute drive to Carara National Park.

• The Neighborhood: Alegría Village eco-village living; community amenities include a large pool, outdoor showers, communal kitchen/BBQ, communal workspace, yoga shala (with weekly workouts/yoga sessions), and community events like circles and potlucks.

• Please note: A separate Airstream trailer is also on the property but is not included in this rental. A fire extinguisher and first aid kit are provided on-site; a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm are not reported for this unit. Exterior security cameras are present on the property.