HRC Reforestation Lodge: Remote, Wild, Authentic

Entire home in Cabanga, Costa Rica

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 12 beds
  4. 6.5 baths
Hosted by Mahar
  1. Superhost
  2. 6 years hosting

Listing highlights

1-hour drive to Arenal Volcano

This home is near the national park.

Swim in the infinity pool

It's one of the many things that makes this home special.

Mountain and valley views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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Simple elegance in a remote and wild location. HRC Lodge is your doorway to the rainforest. Plant trees and explore natural habitats from a listing that supports the Hacienda Río Cote Reforestation Project. Built on a commanding plateau, with views of Volcano Tenorio, the Río Cote National Forest, and Lake Nicaragua. Easy access to Río Celeste, hot springs, and boating around Lakes Arenal and Cote. Perfect for children, multiple families, groups, and seminars. Now with Starlink HighSpeed WIFI

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 Starlink 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 can comfortably sleep up to 20 guests.

Your rental includes access, by appointment, to the HRC Wellness Center. It is located on Lake Arenal a 15 min drive from the lodge. At the wellness center you will find a swimming pool, labyrinth, jungle trails, and private access to the lake (please see photos).

The lodge features the privacy of a hotel and the intimacy of a home.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Garden view
Lake view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 80 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Cabanga, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

The lodge sits on over 300 acres, which is a combination of primary jungle, reforestation projects, organic farming, and carbon sequestering cattle grazing. It is surrounded by 2,000 newly planted trees and overlooks our original reforestation, now in its 15th year. That planting features 10s of thousands of trees in over 50 species.

At the lodge, we offer numerous experiences including the opportunity to plant your own tree(s), a tour of the primary jungle’s medicinal plants with the Maleku, UTV tours, Horseback Riding, a taste of typical Guanacaste cuisine and culture, and farm to table meals with local chefs.

In addition to the attractions of the reforestation and surrounding primary jungle, we are located in one of the most beautiful parts of Costa Rica

Take a short drive to the town of Nuevo Arenal, where you will find lake access for Kayaking, windsurfing, boating, and fishing. Our favorite restaurants in town are Casa Italia, Moya’s Place and La Aurora Inn.

Catarata Rio Celeste is to our north. Witness the mineral combination that produces a waterfall in a unique shade of turquoise, seen nowhere else in the world.
Fortuna is to our south. Plan a day trip to visit Volcano Arenal, the hanging bridges, hot springs, and ziplines over the spectacular Fortuna waterfall.

Other adventures include:

Lake cote, the location of one of the world’s most famous UFO sightings

Caño Negro National Park, the wintering grounds of thousands of migrant birds

Cavernas de Venado, home to stalagmites and stalactites

El Farallon Petroglyphs, a remote national heritage site where, over 1,500 years ago, the Corobici people engraved their culture on massive volcanic ignimbrite rock.

There is a local mountain biking scene for all levels. We can connect you with guides.

Meet your host

Superhost
80 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
6 years of hosting
Speaks English and Spanish
Lives in Rochester, Vermont

Mahar is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Ehud
  • Vatsala
  • Reina
  • Brandi

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
No pets
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm