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Casa La Raíz at Alegría Village

Casa La Raíz is a practical and comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located within the Alegría Village eco-community in San Mateo, Costa Rica. It offers a straightforward, quiet stay for those who want to be close to nature without unnecessary frills. The house is designed to be open and airy, letting in plenty of natural light and the sounds of the surrounding jungle.

Why You’ll Like It

This home is a great home base for experiencing life in Alegría Village, a community focused on simple, sustainable living. It’s a functional space with an indoor-outdoor layout that keeps you connected to the environment. Whether you’re here to rest or to use the community’s walking trails and creeks, it provides a calm and honest jungle experience.

Accommodation Features

  • Sleeping: Two simple bedrooms—one with a king bed and one with a queen bed. Both are set up for a good night’s rest with standard, comfortable linens.
  • Bathrooms: Two clean, functional bathrooms with walk-in showers.
  • Living Space: An open kitchen with the basic appliances needed for daily cooking, a laundry area, and a reliable Wi-Fi connection.
  • Outdoor Areas: A main terrace for sitting outside and a smaller secondary terrace. Both offer a quiet spot to enjoy the trees and local wildlife.
  • Studio Room: A versatile extra room that can be used for yoga, meditation, or as a quiet workspace.

Property & Community

  • Nature Access: The house is steps away from community trails that lead to a local creek. It’s common to see monkeys, toucans, and various birds right from the porch.
  • The Neighborhood: Alegría Village is a regenerative community. Guests are welcome to walk through the permaculture gardens and enjoy the peaceful, rural atmosphere of the San Mateo hills.

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Is this stay a good fit?

Best suited for
Couples or small groups who want to experience life inside a working ecovillage without giving up home comforts. A strong fit for remote workers: reliable fiber internet, a quiet studio room, and a layout that keeps you connected to the outdoors without sacrificing functionality. Good for nature-focused travelers who want daily access to forested trails, a nearby creek, and regular wildlife — monkeys, toucans, and birds are common from the terrace. Well-suited to slow travelers or month-long stays, and anyone genuinely curious about regenerative community living rather than passing through as a tourist.
Not ideal for
Travelers expecting a standalone, fully independent off-grid property — this is a home inside an active community with shared green spaces and neighboring residents. Not suited for large groups (two bedrooms). Not a good fit for those who need to be close to urban services, or who are looking for resort-style finishes and amenities.

The space

Max guests
4
Min nights
Not provided
Rooms
2
Beds
2
Bathrooms
2
Area
110 m²

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1
Queen bed × 1
Has fan and AC
Bedroom 2
King bed × 1
Has fan and AC

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
Private en-suite
  • Indoor
  • Flush toilet
  • Indoor shower
Bathroom 2
Private — separate
  • Indoor
  • Flush toilet
  • Indoor shower

Guest Amenities

Yoga zen room Dryer

Location & access

Nearest town
San Mateo - 8km
Nearest medical
San Mateo - 15min

Kitchen, Meals & Food

Kitchen setup
Full indoor kitchen (stove, fridge, sink)
Meals included
No meals — self-catering

Access to communities food and grocery order lists

Guest experience

Best season
December to April but still lovely in the rainy season, more relaxed

San Mateo farmers market - Thursday evening farmers market, with local food and produce. Choco Tour, a local cacao/chocolate experience a few minutes outside San Mateo. Catarata El Encanto - waterfall and natural swimming area near Esparza. Buen Camino Bike Park - mountain biking trails, viewpoints, bridges, jumps, restaurant, and bike rentals.

Toucans, lizards, lots of howler monkeys, Coatis, Agoutis, Armadillos, Tayras, Coyotes, Motmots, Hummingbirds, lots of birds, lots of insects and be aware that there can be snakes!

1. Comfortable walking shoes — for hills, trails, community paths, farms, waterfalls, and uneven ground. 2. Insect repellent — especially for mornings, evenings, and green season. 3. Light rain jacket or poncho — useful in rainy season and for mountain/cloudy afternoons. 4. Refillable water bottle — good for walks, markets, hikes, and day trips. 5. Swimwear — for rivers, waterfalls, natural pools, or beach day trips.

Utilities, off-grid & eco setup

Off-grid independence
Not provided
Power reliability
Reliable 24/7 power
Power hours
Not provided
Potable water
Yes
Internet reliability
Fast and reliable
Cell signal
Good signal

Alegria filtered collection of spring and well water

All networks work well

House rules & guest fit

Pets
All pets welcome — message first
Children & families
All ages welcome — family friendly
Smoking
Smoking permitted outdoors
Events
No events or parties

There is a screened porch area for cats

Not provided

Not provided

Community

Alegria Village

A thriving ecological neighbourhood of 135+ residents from 34 countries, built on 170 acres of regenerated hillside in San Mateo — with its own water grid, fiber internet, and one of Costa Rica's most active permaculture farms.
XF9V+PP7, Alajuela Province, San Mateo, Costa Rica
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Review stats

Comfort5.0 / 5

Location5.0 / 5

Hospitality5.0 / 5

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