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Reviews of Finca Isla Rainforest Retreat

San Carlos Del puente los Negritos 150 sur, 44001 Aguas Zarcas, Costa Rica

#1 of 3 hotels in Aguas Zarcas

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    One of a kind farm with the most nice and helpful hosts 😃
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Biological farm where you can eat the products grown there Great apartments well equipped with a great outside space surrounded by nature Amazing hosts, Ingrid and Marco were the best hosts you could have, they gave us the best tips on what to visit nearby and also a guided tour to the farm

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    This place will stay in our hearts forever. It is rustic and it has lovely charm. The greenery around is so beautiful that you want to just sit at the porch and look outside. The hosts Ingrid and Marco are such a wonderful people. So much to do on the area to keep entertained.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    This Finca Isla Rainforest Retreat is owned by nice German-Tico couple, Ingrid and Marco. Both live for their 80 ha of jungle, which they protect and maintain with the sustainable methods. It was great sleep there and feel the nature around. The owners are very heplful and they are able prepare food for you from their home planted bio-products! (better ask with little of anticipacion)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    A precious stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was more than a simple accomodation. Ingrid's stories of her life and on her immense and beautiful "finca" were a true inspiration for me. Great connection with nature. Great location. Thanks :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little paradise and Ingrid is fantastic!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    10
    Probably everything you’ve heard about costa rican nature concentrated in one place!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot if mosquitos, but this is ok for such climate so just be aware of that and take the repellents with you. Also in my apartment there were no hot water (or i couldn’t find it). But to me this wasn’t a big deal cause we stayed just for one whole day. And i think if you ask the owner she will help you with that (i just didn’t 🤣)

    This is a wonderful place to stay if you want to have rest with your soul and body and enjoy amazing costa rican nature. Comfy apartments with patio that have everything you need basically: dishes, cutlery, blow dryer, towels, even oil for cooking. But what is more important: there is a huge territory with rivers, rocks, forest, where you can see a lot of animals and plants, take amazing pictures and videos, walk and just enjoy the view. Also there is a real flying bridge like those you’ve seen in the pictures and for visiting which you normally have to pay. Here it is already included in the price for your stay so i would say that the price is definitely worth it. Everything here is super cool! Also i want to emphasise that the owner is a truly beautiful person who’s kindness and hospitality makes staying here even better. She was so caring all the time and always helped us whenever we needed. I already want to come back. 10 out of 10

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    10
    This was a real rainforest experience. The hosts, Ingrid and Josh were awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like.

    This was a real rainforest experience. The hosts, Ingrid and Josh were awesome. Our stay was very calming. You can easily fall asleep listening to the sounds of nature and the the stream nearby. This was a total back to nature experience. Loved it.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    10
    a transcendent friendly immersive nature experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    beautiful property and very awesome friendly owners. the property was so full of nature, it gave us the ability to fully immerse ourselves into the nature which is what we were looking for. absolutely lovely couple, made us feel at home and very welcome

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2022

    10
    Relaxing stay with super friendly host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    A very quiet & private location with easy parking. Very comfortable and clean 2 bed chalet with terrace and hammock. The chalet is well equipped and Ingrid, the host, is super friendly. The chalet has everything you might require for a self catering, relaxing stay. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2022

    10
    we loved it and will be back ASAP
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it felt like rainforest immersion

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    so beautiful

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2022

    10
    absolutely beautiful and lovely hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing!

    absolutely stunning place, hosts can’t do enough for you. lovely clean room, defo stay more then one night you won’t want to leave. (special thanks to Javier for showing us round) this place is beautiful

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2022

    10
    Worth to recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very kind owners, very helpful. Hotel was in the jungle, so we've seen a lot of animals. Each room has terrace and well equipped kitchen

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2022

    10
    Wished we were staying longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owners beyond kind and accommodating, freely shared their organic garden and wonderful goats milk. We slept like champs and saw white faced monkeys, macaws, parrots, sloth, many beautiful birds and the river is so wonderful for sleeping :) I felt like I was home! I will be bringing my whole family back. So very impressed with this beautiful place!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2022

    10
    We had a wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Our stay was great and it was an amazing experience! Ingrid's (our host's) accommodation is very cozy, quiet, comfortable and very clean. It is located in a magical place in the middle of lush vegetation. Every morning we had a great breakfast on the terrace enriched with bird watching. We had the best care we could get from Ingrid and her husband. This stay greatly enhanced our visit in Costa Rica. Thank you so much for your kindness and your care. We are very happy to have had the opportunity to meet you!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the place! A hidden treasure in Aguas Zarcas, and really close to several facilities.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    10
    This place was absolutely magical and would stay here again for a really long time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The environment all around was absolutely amazing and so relaxing

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    The owner of the property was very sweet and welcoming - we were the only ones staying at the property the night we were there so she left the door unlocked for us and keys inside. She gave us some fresh fruit she had grown on the property and some homemade kombucha - YUM! The property was absolutely beautiful! With small rivers running on both sides of the hotel and a small suspension bridge over one side, waking up to the sounds of howler monkeys, and plenty of property and trees to go for a nice morning or evening walk, what more could you want?? Our only complaint is that we did not have more time to spend at this property, another night or two would have been fabulous but we were on the move. Our room was lovely as well, with two comfy queen sized beds in separate alcove areas, a pretty bathroom, small living area, and a basic kitchen equipped with a burner and coffee supplies. She also has one large shared fridge for everyone, which worked fine for the few items we had. If mosquitos love you as much as they love me - bring bug spray for those dusk/dawn walks or cover up!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, amazing garden and exceptional host! We were treated so well! House is very comfortable, super clean and very well equipped. Also you can hear the river, which was great for sleeping! 100% recommend!!! Thank you very much!:))

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2021

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Better towels, no shampoo,

    Location, location, location

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2021

    9.0
    Beautiful, serene, place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nature

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2021

    10
    lovely stay surrounded by beautiful nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the beautiful property and that we could take a bath in the river right on the property! The studio was cozy and had a well-equipped kitchen where we cooked our meals. The host Ingrid is very welcoming and lovely and made our stay perfect! Thank you, we will be back!

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful stay in a non-touristy area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is cooler in the mountains, but it was still hot at times and a fan in the unit would have made it more comfortable.

    Josh and Ingrid were nice and Xavier was incredibly friendly and kindly showed us animals around the property. the unit was nice and mostly comfortable, though a fan would have made it more comfortable at night. The property is beautiful and offers ample opportunities to see animals and swim without ever having to leave. It is conveniently close to town with food options and beautiful scenery at Juan Blanco.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in April 2022

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