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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.

Is this stay a good fit?

Best suited for
Solo travelers or couples (max 2 guests) wanting a quiet, self-catering stay with reliable Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace for remote work. Comfortable with community/shared-space living.
Not ideal for
Groups larger than 2, or guests who need air conditioning, heating, a TV, or a fully private (non-shared-community) setting.

The space

Max guests
2
Min nights
2
Rooms
1
Beds
1
Bathrooms
1
Area
Not provided

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms

Bedroom 1
Queen bed × 1
Includes stand-up rotating fan

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
Private — separate
  • Indoor
  • Flush toilet
  • Indoor shower

Guest Amenities

Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, free on-premises parking, dedicated workspace, private patio, hammock, BBQ grill, outdoor dining area. Access to Alegría Village's pool, hot tub, and yoga/movement space. Housekeeping available at an extra cost — not included by default.

Location & access

Nearest town
San Mateo - 8km
Nearest airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — approx. 44 km / 48 minutes' drive (general San Mateo area estimate).
Nearest beach / coast access
Playa Jacó — approx. 48 km / 52 minutes' drive; Playa Herradura is slightly closer.
Nearest medical
San Mateo clinic - 20min

Kitchen, Meals & Food

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

No prepared meals included. Guests receive a weekly basket of fresh, organic produce from the community farm.

Guest experience

BEST SEASON
All year

Not provided

Rainforest/mountain setting with birds, insects, and other wildlife common to the area. The home is fully screened with mosquito nets for airflow at night.

Not provided

Utilities, off-grid & eco setup

Off-grid independence
Hybrid — off-grid systems with some grid support
Power reliability
Reliable 24/7 power
Power hours
Not provided
Potable water
Yes
Internet reliability
Fast and reliable
Cell signal
Good signal

Not provided

Not provided

House rules & guest fit

Pets
All pets welcome — message first
Children & families
All ages welcome — family friendly
Smoking
Not provided
Events
Not provided

Not provided

Not provided

Growing eco-community — shared pool, hot tub, kitchen/BBQ, and yoga space with residents/other guests. Weekly community events welcome to join.

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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Location

Get directions to XFCX+6Q Alajuela Province, San Mateo, Costa Rica

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