Title: LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind! Holiday home in Tierras Morenas ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116561000/116560963/522823c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116561000/116560963/10086ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116561000/116560963/d830ac69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116561000/116560963/ee75fd2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116561000/116560963/fdf78cb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathrooms950 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind! "LA CUSUCA", near serene Lago Arenal emits captivating charm. Eco-focused, subterranean comfort balances with nature's lush views and bird songs. Unique aesthetics merge with modern convenience, cocooned in secure tranquility. Spacious, organic design offers earthly serenity, a daylight-lit haven amid nature's allure. Experience the magic of Rio Piedras at our underground house. If you have been a previous guest and looking for long term rental please message me for discounts. This house is built underground, opening to a nice tropical garden in the lower part of the lot, away from the public street. Most of its windows and openings are curved, so the different views in the inside or towards the outside are always very nice and interesting. The grass covered concrete roof makes the house comfortable all day, and silent always! The big covered terrace can be used for breakfast, lunch, or happy hour at night! Gay and Lesbian friendly. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Food and drink - Hob - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 950 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764300/18764299/4f5f5af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental Tilaran - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 99 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=18764299&PinnedHotelID=18764299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23031400/23031369/28b5023e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Artistic Bungalow with Amazing Lake Arenal Views Nuevo Arenal, Tilaran - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=23031369&PinnedHotelID=23031369&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33750000/33740900/33740890/8ecb88dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PENTHOUSE in LAKE ARENAL with POOL, FULL KITCHEN Tilaran - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 18 reviews £137 includes taxes & fees 3 Dec - 4 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=33740890&PinnedHotelID=33740890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116790000/116780200/116780101/fe14efc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casita Surrounded by Nature Guadalajaea - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=116780101&PinnedHotelID=116780101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89200000/89195300/89195236/0e68bb1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Modern Home with Best view of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal El Aguacate - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=89195236&PinnedHotelID=89195236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19939200/19939188/ac8e9ab0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Lake Front Villa With Firepit and Pool in a Secure Gated Community. 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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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is no 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.56148%2C-84.96320&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wqCF3-z_IzBUC-ILrFh5s3dwbGM=) Rio piedras, Provincia de Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Lake Arenal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Tenorio Volcano National Park - 16 min drive - 2.6 miles - Arenal Volcano National Park - 44 min drive - 23.2 miles - Tabacon Hot Springs - 50 min drive - 26.9 miles - Baldi Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 32.7 miles #### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 85 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬6 min walk - ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬14 min drive - ‪Casa Italia - ‬15 min drive - ‪Café y Restaurante Casa Delagua - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lake Arenal Pizza & Seafood - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind! located? > Situated in Tierras Morenas, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Arenal and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park. Tronadora Arena and Cerro Tovar are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## LA CUSUCA This underground home is a one of a kind! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrew k. 4 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### unique and wonderful! We had a great time staying at La Cusuca. The location is spectacular as well. ##### andrew k. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott N. 21 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### our two weeks in the hobbit home! loved, loved, LOVED our stay ##### Scott N. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina S. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Getaway What a unique house! So comfortable and peaceful. Love the architecture. My husband and I had a great getaway. So relaxing. Great birdwatching, too. ##### Kristina S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim W. 4 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Very clean unique place. Excellent craftsmanship! ##### Tim W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roxanne R. 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the Hobbit House!\` This home was a delight to walk into. Everything we needed for a two week stay was there. It was clean, communication was fantastic - quick and effective. I would recommend this home for your stay in the Lake Arenal area. ##### Roxanne R. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cynthia b. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just lovely! Lovely place! We would have liked to have stayed longer. Great location, easy to get around with a small town/rural feel. The house itself was beautiful. I especially loved the wood work, open large windows, the grass roof, and the garden. ##### cynthia b. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie R. 3 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nature lover’s paradise next to farm We enjoyed the well thought out details of this earth home which provided us with the comforts of home and privacy. It is well secured and has gated parking. You will require a car of your own to really enjoy the property and all the many joys of Lake Arenal. Locals are helpful and very pleasant. ##### Connie R. Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simona M. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enchanted We enjoyed staying in this unique little house, the gardens, all the amenities and the peace of the surroundings. The caretaker came to meet us and showed us around as soon as we came. Wifi was excellent. Access was easy. We had everything we needed. ##### Simona M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn T. 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hobbit House in the forest This place is as amazing as the photos show! We woke up every morning, cooked breakfast and drove into La Fortuna to enjoy all the nature settings available - volcano, forest, hot springs and more. Then back to the hobbit house to relax and enjoy being surrounded by the forest. Definitely a unique and amazing experience. Pura vida! ##### Kathryn T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Shawneen 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication The property is lovely. The architecture is really different. Lots of birds. Garden is well groomed. The shower is really beautiful. But the description says hot tub and 2 bathrooms. There is no hot tub. There is one bathroom with two sinks. ##### Shawneen Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amber D. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just as described The place was just as described. A little underground house. Decent size and many unique things. Everything worked well and the property manager met with us when we arrived to show how everything worked. The stay was close to several restaurants and some things to do. Unfortunately it rained most of the time so everything stayed damp which is my one downside. This place has a washer and dryer and on demand hot water so double bonus. If in the area we would recommend this little hideaway or what my husband calls the hobbit house. As a builder and craftsman himself, he loves all the unique architecture and nuances. ##### Amber D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael W. 28 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feels like the house is in a rainforest We spent a week in this house, and we loved it. We would sometimes just sit with the massive windows open and stare at the vegetation in front of us. Everything is available in the kitchen and Thelma is very helpful. We did have a car (SUV necessary) that allowed us to go all over. Don’t forget to go to Nuevo Arenal and find the small park with a beach to take a swim in the lake (it’s glorious). ##### Michael W. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oren T. 3 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely recommend this home Ok so we stayed here for 2 nights. Not much of our time was spent in the home but it was very lovely. First thing I would say for anyone that has already booked is to follow German’s info on how to get to the property as google maps led us to a road that seemed no longer used. My phone broke etc long story. We later were able to view his instructions. The home is very comfortable and can definitely fit 4 travelers or a family. Everything about the home is done well and makes you feel comfortable. WiFi is not the fastest so anyone should be mentally prepared for that, but who goes there for internet😛. We went to Rio Celeste as a day trip and did some other stuff near the lake. Weather was rainy so didn’t do any water sports. Looking forward to returning and staying here in the future. ##### Oren T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jen Z. 3 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication #### 2 day stay The property is great and is just like the photos. However, the communication at check in was non existent. They were unreachable and did not tell us how to get into the house. The host was not answering on Vrbo, we went to the property anyways but it was locked and nobody was there to let us in. We drive to a local cafe (Cafe & Macademia) and inquired with the staff about the property. One of the cooks happened to know the housekeeper and contacted her, she met us at the property and gave us the keys. As of a week later, I still have not gotten any reply on VRBO from the host! Be cautious about this property. If we hadn’t talked to the locals we would not have gotten into the property and would have been out of a place to stay. ##### Jen Z. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alejandro V. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bueno Estuvo muy bonito, hay un establo junto y lo disfrutamos mucho , lo único mal es que la recámara no tiene división ##### Alejandro V. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa L. 28 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pratiquement parfaite Cette jolie maison a été parfaite pour nous! Elle est super bien située entre les volcans tenorio et arenal! La laveuse et secheuse ont été grandement appréciées! Un petit bémol, il y avait énormément de fourmis, malgré que tout était rangé dans le frigo, mais elles se concentraient dans la cuisine ##### Melissa L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Fred Klaus Dieter D. 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Schlechtes Management Wir mussten über 1 Stunde auf den Check-In warten, das ist nicht akzetabel. Eine einfache Email od. Info hätte gereicht, um zu wissen, das der Haustürschlüssel versteckt hinterlegt worden ist! Der Eigentümer war im Ausland u. die angestellte Haushälterin musste uns öffnen u. einweisen, das war dann soweit ok. ##### Fred Klaus Dieter D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan Z. 25 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Einfach nur fantastisch Wir waren von den Bildern begeistert, wir waren noch mehr begeistert, als wir angekommen sind. Ein wunderschönes und liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus, in dem man sich nur wohlfühlen kann. Die Einrichtung ist komplett, alles funktioniert und es ist sehr privat und ruhig. Wir würden die Unterkunft allerdings nur für ein Paar empfehlen. ##### Stefan Z. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin P. 1 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Costa Rica Dream A perfect place to live in a hobbit house, lots of natural light, and a fantastic environment for relaxation. ##### Gavin P. Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jan v. 21 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bilbo’s Place Makes me want to be a hobbit. Lots of birds. Cows nearby. Doesn’t detract. ##### jan v. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billy M. 9 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Earth ship peacefulness This a perfect adventure for a couple or family with small children just as advertised. It takes a day or two to get acclimated to the “earth ship” so our only regret was not booking a day or two longer! We had a little communication issues, but that may have been a Vrbo issue bc Thelma responded to us quickly. We arrived early (before check-in by an hour or so) and the local farm hands invited us and the kids to pet the livestock! Kids loved it and it was super peaceful. Recc meditating or just napping on the grassy top of the ship. We had smokehouse local bbq, the German bakery was superb and cooked one night with groceries from the Mercado. ##### Billy M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade G. 11 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Earth ship paradise by the lake This house is just spectacular… my first time staying in an earth ship and am very impressed. If you have a car and don’t mind a little of a drive to touristy areas i 100% recommended staying here. We could relax and it’s quiet, comfortable, and beautiful here. ##### Jade G. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### James S. 10 Dec 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Unique Property La Sucasa was a bit difficult to find initially and then due to daily rains the drive was a bit muddy though we never got stuck. If you are looking for seclusion this could be your place. Enjoyed the beautiful wood furniture, full size frig and modern washer and drier. The design is fascinating. The outdoor covered patio was the best. There were several items in need of repair, but the basic electrical and plumbing were fine. This property was very low priced, so you must factor that. We thought it was a very good value. ##### James S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lois H. 25 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful restful place Very nice place to star ##### Lois H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas C. 9 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great hideaway in Costa Rica This was a great place to stay for a month and adventure from! Everything was clean and all necessities for a long stay made available. German and Thelma worked with us to ensure the internet met our needs for working remote. I look forward to visiting again! ##### Thomas C. Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021