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# The twisted wooden house

## Photo gallery for The twisted wooden house

![Property grounds - The twisted wooden house (Rio Celeste)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44310000/44307700/44307688/f6acd0c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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![Interior - The twisted wooden house (Rio Celeste)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44310000/44307700/44307688/0c806cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Exterior - The twisted wooden house (Rio Celeste)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44310000/44307700/44307688/5091e722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Costa Rica at this twisted wood house, with Tenorio Volcano National Park and Rio Celeste waterfall just a short drive away. You can also explore Arbol de la Paz or relax in La Fortuna’s free hot springs after an hour-long drive.

## Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

### Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

£112

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The twisted wooden house

This twisted wood house is close to several of Costa Rica’s must sees! Ten minute drive to see Tenorio Volcano National Park to see beautiful Rio Celeste waterfall. Five minute drive to Arbol de la Paz. A little over an hour drive to La Fortuna where Arenal Volcano and the free hot springs are. About a two hour drive to the coast.  
If you would like a tour guide or authentic Costa Rican food cooked right there, you can hire our friend that lives nearby who speaks English and Spanish.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Patio

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Property does not allow children

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

### 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: 

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish 

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys 

Please place all keys (except kitchen key) inside the kitchen and then put the kitchen key within the lockbox on the wall. 

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

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 

### Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

The Twisted Wood House Private vacation home

The Twisted Wood House San Rafael de Guatuso

## About the area

San Rafael de Guatuso is home to this holiday home. Tenorio Volcano National Park and Tapir Valley Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Frog's Paradise and FlyZone Wakeboard School. Monteverde Frog Pond and Butterfly Garden Paraíso are also worth visiting. [Visit our San Rafael de Guatuso travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Rafael-De-Guatuso.dx6352338)

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![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&center=10.690933,-84.942955&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7Dg%60AllmeO%3FM%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40M%40Q%40M%40O%40O%40O%40OBOBOBMBOBMBOBODMBODODMDMDODMFMDMFMFODKFMHMFMFKHMFKHMHKFKHKJKHKHMHKJIHIJKJKJIJIJIJIJIJILGJILGJGLILGLELGLGLGLELGLELENELCLENCLENCLCNENALCNCNALANCN%3FNANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDLBLDNBLDLDNDLFLDLFLFLFLDJFLHLFJFLHJFJHJHLHJHJHJHHJJJJHHHHJJLHJHJHJHJHJFLHJFLHJFLFLFLFJFNDLFLDLDLFNBLDLDNDNBLDNBNBLBNBL%40NBN%40NBN%40N%40N%40L%40P%3FL%40P%3FL%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNAPALANANCNALCPALCNCNCLCNENCLENELENCLGNEJENGLELGLGLGLGLGLIJGLIJGLIJIJIJIJIJKJILIHKHKJIJKHKHKHMHKHKFKHMHKFMFMHKDMFMFMFMFMDMFODMDMDOBMDMBODMBOBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOCMEMCOEMEMEMGMEMGMGMGMGMEMIKGMGKIMIKGKIKIKIKIKIKKKKIIKIIMIKIKKKIKGKIKIMGKIMGKGMIMGMEMGMGMEMGOEKEOEMEOEMCOEMCOCOCMCOCOCMCQAMAOAOAOAMAQAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3hTciLAPCAC0xbNt5t73b1IvV8A=)

Rio Celeste, Guanacaste Province

### What's nearby

- ![Tenorio Volcano National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966138790/8d013233-4a05-4853-acaa-f9fa9e78e1f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Tenorio Volcano National Park  
28 min drive \- 7.3 miles
- Peace Tree  
11 min drive \- 2.6 miles
- El Pilon Station  
19 min drive \- 4.5 miles
- Tapir Valley Nature Reserve  
31 min drive \- 6.9 miles

### Getting around

- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)  
100 min drive

### Restaurants

- Tapirus Paradise  
12 min drive
- Kantala  
13 min drive
- Pizza Olivera Bar y Restaurante  
18 min drive
- La Jarra  
18 min drive
- Bar Restaurante Los Malinches  
17 min drive

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## The twisted wooden house Reviews

## Reviews

### Wonderful

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## Reviews

Verified

### 8/10 Good

#### Varun

21 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very unique location in the middle of the countryside. The house is quite beautiful and kept quite clean. Amazing bird watching opportunities early in the mornings and overall a very nice experience. Be prepared for a feather rustic experience.

##### Varun

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### TJ B.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Unique getaway from busy city life

This is a very unique house in a very quiet and peaceful location. We only visited for 1 night so we did not get to enjoy it as much as we could have. Small miscommunication with our booking but as we went on an evening tour, things were straightened out and all was well by the time we returned. This would be a very fun place for a group of friends as there was a big field to play in, tons of beds, and a big covered communal area to play games. It's definitely a change of pace from the busier, tourist-packed area. As a small side note: be sure to stop by the nearby Árbol de la Paz. Its free and worth the stop!

##### TJ B.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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