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HRC Reforestation Lodge: Remote, Wild, Authentic

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cabanga, Alajuela
  • Lake Arenal
    6 min drive
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    25 min drive
  • Tronadora Arena
    37 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    100 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cote

When you stay at this lodge in Cote, you'll be in the mountains and 6 minutes by car from Lake Arenal. .This lodge is 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from Arenal Volcano.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 38 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 42 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 47 min drive - 24.8 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Corral - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dond' Liz - ‬37 min drive

About this property

HRC Reforestation Lodge: Remote, Wild, Authentic

Simple elegance in a remote and wild location. HRC Lodge, in the heart of Guanacaste is your doorway into the rainforest. Plant trees and explore natural habitats from a lodge that supports the Hacienda Río Cote Reforestation Project. Built on a commanding plateau, with views of Volcano Tenorio, Río Cote National Forest, and Lake Nicaragua. Easy access to Río celeste, hot springs, windsurfing and boating around lake Arenal and Cote. Fast Wifi. Perfect for multiple families, groups, and seminars.

The space
Designed by the award winning Marin Arquectectos and Built in 2020 by local craftsman, the lodge features five bedrooms with private baths, as well as 1.5 baths adjacent to the great hall.

The Great hall provides dining as well as a seminar space for up to 24 people.

The five bedrooms can each accommodate up to four people.

The four bedrooms on the second floor all have private terraces overlooking the rainforest and plains of Guatuso and Lake Nicaragua

The entire lodge features commanding views of the rainforest and plains below

The front of the building is glass, all of which retracts opening the building to the surrounding primary jungle and pastures.

All furniture, doors, and interior finishings are from native, sustainably harvested woods, hand crafted by local master woodworkers.

The lodge is centered around the themes of the primary Jungle, Guanacaste Culture, and the Indigenous Maleku. The great hall and each bedroom features original paintings from local artists and traditional masks carved and painted by the Maleku.

The lodge includes a highspeed internet connection and can accommodate workshops and seminars. The primary purpose of the lodge is educational, and opportunities to learn about the primary jungle and reforestation can be part of your experience.

All income from your stay supports our reforestation efforts which are under contract with the Costa Rican government.

Built to U.S code, the lodge features a security system, smoke detectors and external CCTV

All bedrooms have individually keyed deadbolts and the compound is gated and locked.

The lodge features the privacy of a hotel and the intimacy of a home.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Mahar Sperling

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Ideal for retreats. Events need permission of host
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

HRC Reforestation Lodge Remote Wild Authentic
HRC Reforestation Lodge: Remote, Wild, Authentic Lodge
HRC Reforestation Lodge: Remote, Wild, Authentic Cabanga
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HRC Reforestation Lodge: Remote, Wild, Authentic Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zami H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful space
The space was really beautiful and was everything we needed. I was facilitating a wellness retreat and the large room was perfect for our participants and activities. The rooms were great and so was the space. My only recommendation is to make it clear in the posting that the swimming pool and labyrinth area is located in another part of the location of the property and is not walkable to get to. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay at HRC Reforestation Lodge
Words cannot describe HRC and the hosts. This property was simply amazing. Maher was very informative in making sure we knew all the attractions near the property. He also arranged a bus and a driver for us and made us all feel very well taken care of. We were a large group of four families with kids, and this house was perfect for our group. The property manager, Jorge, was very accommodating and a very good host to us. When one of the members of our group got sick, he was compassionate enough to bring her some fruits to keep her hydrated. Everything that this property has to offer is beyond anything that we have ever seen. From the spectacular views from the balcony to the nice pool at the wellness center, this property had everything to make our vacation perfect for everyone. It is a very clean and well-kept house. The fresh fruits, flowers, and amazing mountain views made it very relaxing. The kitchen had more than enough pots, pans, plates, and silverware for our group of 16 people to cook and eat. They also had a cleaning crew come out during our stay who made the place look perfect every time. We felt at home in this house, and nobody wanted to leave when the day came to fly back home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectations!
Pictures don’t do the property justice. Excellent communication from host. Place was very clean. Big bowl fresh fruit and fresh flowers waiting for us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maulik S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Five stars don't do justice to this place
This is a stunning house in an equally stunning surrounding. We were a group of 11 and stayed in this place for 4 days. To begin with, Maher is an amazing host. Since we booked the place, he was in regular communication with us. He helped us make reservations for various excursions. He even booked a bus for our entire group at a reasonable price. The driver picked our group from the airport and was with us for our entire time in Costa Rica. He even arranged to have an amazing chef cook us local cuisine one night and it was a treat. His place is located on top of a hill and all you can see is beautiful hills and countryside all around. It gets very foggy at nights and early in the morning which adds to the magic and mystic of this place. The house is a bit off the beaten path but that's exactly what we wanted. The property is new and very well maintained. All rooms have attached restrooms and there is plenty of space for a big group. The common areas including the living room, kitchen and dining is very spacious. They even have a swimming pool and a yoga retreat with access to lake Arenal within a 20-minute drive from this place. Our first day at the place and we were treated with fruits grown on their own farm. This is one of the best places we have stayed at, and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic secluded stay in Costa Rica
We loved our time at the property. It was clean and was comfortable to stay at. Modern amenities. The kitchen was well appointed. Jorge was fantastic to work with! He was incredibly responsive to our communication. I felt like this location was an excelllent value. Some things other guests might want to consider. This location is up the mountain on a rough road. It's about 15 min or so from Lake Arenal. We were there in the wet season and it was really wet and muddy in the area so we weren't able to visit the waterfall or plant trees as we had originally planned. There is not a lot to do at the property, but we had activities that we did each day in Arenal and La Fortuna. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M., Chester, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Pataste Mission Trip
We had an amazing time at HRC. The place was spacious, very clean and everything that we need it! The only issue was the bad roads. It was raining season and the roads were in a really bad shape. A trip of 20 minutes took us almost around 45 minutes all the time we went down to our mission project. The same on the way up. Other than that it was awesome. The property manager Mr Jorge was very attentive, generous and always checking on us! He’s the best!! Always available! Yes, we recommend the place, and yes definitely planning to come back.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
Our group of 18 people (8 adults and 10 kids) has an amazing 9 days at HRC property. The house is secluded for privacy, very beautiful with a gated compound. It is modern and clean and really felt like home. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking appliances and Mahar and Jorge were very attentive and super prompt in responding to our questions. Prior to our visit, we had asked Mahar to arrange a Bus with driver for our entire group and he delivered with outstanding service with our driver Pablo, who picked us up from the San Jose Airport and was with us for the entire 9 days of our trip. Pablo went on all our hikes with us and showed us birds and other animals. The kids and us all had a great time and highly recommend getting the bus with the driver Pablo for any larger groups. On our request Mahar and Jorge had also provided us with fresh farm produce prior to us getting there. We also loved the fresh fruits that we received and kids were ecstatic to eat them. Jorge took us on the hike to the waterfall on the property and then also took us for fishing at the pond by his house. The kids had a blast fishing and planting the trees. Jorge had us also try the fresh sugarcane at his house and our entire group had a great experience spending the day exploring the property with him. The time spent at the wellness center was one of our favorite. The pool, maze and the access to Lake Arenal was amazing. We spend an entire day at the Wellness center and ended doing an impromptu BBQ lunch on a small portable grill that Jorge provided us (Such an amazing hospitality). All the experiences we had at HRC with the collaboration of Mahar, Jorge and Pablo (our driver) provided us with one of the greatest vacation experiences in Costa Rica. We all had a fantastic trip and highly recommend HRC rental for vacation. He also highly recommend getting Pablo for driving the bus for larger groups. The entire vacation was very safe and we cannot wait to go back in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., Plantation, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host and house
My clients reported really enjoying this house. The host was very helpful and communicative. This group also enjoyed the catering offered (at additional cost).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at the HRC
Our family of six had a very memorable week at the HRC. The house and surrounding property is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the views of the green pastures. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen and laundry room are well stocked with everything you need. Mahar and Jorge were very responsive to all our questions and needs. Jorge was very kind to plant trees with our boys and show them around the property. The wellness center is a short drive away with a very nice pool for relaxing. Highly recommend this wonderful rental. Also recommend renting a 4X4 vehicle because the road is bumpy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

angie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We stayed in this house with my husband and three kids, my son’s friend, my niece and nephew, and our three additional friends and we still had room to spare. The downstairs has a bedroom with two beds and then there are four bedrooms upstairs that either have two beds or a bed and a set of bunk beds. Each room has its own bathroom and private entrance off the balcony so everyone had privacy. The kitchen was fully stocked to cook at home and had great views when it wasn’t raining. Both Mahar and Jorge were quick to respond to any questions we had (like within minutes). The house is modern and clean and really felt like home. There is a 20 minute stretch of rough road so have the appropriate car. And the drive to La Fortuna is winding so my daughter and I struggled with car sickness but we were in a big 15 passenger vehicle. My only disappointment was the two times we got home early in hopes of planting a tree at the lodge with Jorge or maybe seeing the wellness center it was too rainy but maybe next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021