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. The listing also notes construction noise can happen during working hours as the community grows. 

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. 

• 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.