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    • Solar power
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    • Gated access
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    • Mountain views
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    Stay details

    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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