Casita La Raíz at Alegría Village

Casita La Raíz is a small A-frame–style jungle tiny home in Alegría Village, San Mateo, Costa Rica. It’s set up for 2 guests with 1 bed and 1 bathroom, with a sleeping loft and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out into the rainforest canopy. It suits nature-loving travelers who want a quiet, immersed jungle stay rather than a “resort” experience.

Why You’ll Like It

You get a private terrace for coffee, lounging, or yoga while listening to the jungle, plus a short trail down to a secluded freshwater creek. The listing also includes access to community features like nature trails, a community garden, a shared pool, and a community yoga platform. It’s described as about 1 hour from the beach and SJO airport.

Accommodation Features

• Sleeping: King bed in a sleeping loft.

• Bathrooms: Full bathroom with hot water for showers.

• Living Space: Functional kitchen with counter space and storage; in-unit washer and dryer; Wi-Fi.

• Outdoor Areas: Private, spacious terrace/deck; short trail to a private creek/stream area.

• Extra room: Sleeping loft.

Property & Community

• Nature Access: Jungle setting with regular wildlife (the listing mentions monkeys and birds) and a private creek accessed by a short trail; the listing also highlights being about 50 minutes by car from Carara National Park.

• The Neighborhood: Alegría Village eco-community; about 7 minutes’ walk to community areas, and about 20 minutes to shops/restaurants/markets in San Mateo and Orotina (a vehicle is recommended, with taxis available).