Located in Katira, this apartment is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Peace Tree and Rio Celeste Waterfall. .This apartment is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from El Pilon Station and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Tenorio Volcano National Park - 26 min drive - 12.2 km
Tapir Valley Nature Reserve - 32 min drive - 12.6 km
Lake Arenal - 53 min drive - 45.2 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
Tapirus Paradise - 14 min drive
Kantala - 12 min drive
Pizza Olivera Bar y Restaurante - 9 min drive
La Jarra - 9 min drive
Bar Restaurante Los Malinches - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Río Celeste Katira, Private room overlooking Green Areas
Riverfront apartment with kitchen and balcony
Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Accommodations have kitchens or kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which has a kitchen. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Rafting nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 323 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include 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
Río Celeste Katira, Private room overlooking Green Areas Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
LARRY R.
18 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
My host was amazing. The most memorable part of my trip was the cleanliness of the accommodation. I really appreciate how much love was put into my needs. I will be visiting this location again and hope to spend my days with Maria and Raphael.
Overall- I recommend this place if you are comfortable with shared spaces and have a car.
But when I booked this, I thought it was a local hotel room next to a waterfall. It is not, it's a separated room in the back of someone's house and the national park with the waterfall is 15 min away driving. So my review is mixed:
Pros:
- Very peaceful and quiet
- Very clean room
- Felt very safe
- LOTS to do in the area
- Beautiful national park 15 min away (driving)
- Friendly hosts
- Pet friendly
- Little towns are 5 min away driving
- Local culture was wonderful to be immersed in.
Cons:
- Need a car to get around
- No way to heat up food or clean anything if the hosts are not there because it's in their main house. You do have a little fridge and coffee maker though.
- Shared living space and separated bedroom. I just wasn't expecting this and it made me uncomfortable at first since I am a female solo traveler. So that should be made more clear on the listing.
Brittany
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danen P.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Danen P.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jana B.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed--some good aspects, some not good
Tidy and roomy, but bed was too firm for me and no hot water. It was very difficult for the taxi driver to find the location due to no address, or sign. We finally had to call them for directions. Maria and hubby were very accommodating, but said they couldn't do anything about the lack of hot water until the next day due to needing a part. They acted as taxi drivers to get us to the park and also to La Fortuna, stopping at stores as needed along the way. Super nice! They don't speak English, but do use a phone app to translate.
Jana B.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nature at your door
Maria and family are very welcoming, place is very clean. Hidden gem in friendly community. Enjoyed sitting in bed or balcony watching birds, listening to monkeys and searching for local sloth. Swim in Rio Celeste down the street! Close to attractions but own vehicle necessary