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Finca el Refugio de Papito

Lakefront holiday home in Florencia with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
Experience farm life at this charming cottage. Guests enjoy a private setting with air conditioning, warm water, and high-speed internet. A full kitchen is available for meal preparation, while the pond offers fishing opportunities for tilapia enthusiasts.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

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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.

Finca el Refugio de Papito

The cottage is located on our spacious farm with plenty of amenities including air conditioning for those occasional hot days, warm water, high speed internet, cable TV.
This space is about 30 minute drive to La Fortuna, a very popular tourist town with plenty to do.


Guests have access to a full kitchen, WiFi and private parking. Also, for those interested in fishing, feel free to participate in the pond fully stocked with tilapia.
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Guests have access to a full kitchen, WiFi and private parking.
Additionally for those interested in fishing, feel free to partake in the fully stocked pond with tilapia.


This farm is a family business, so we live and work in the facilities and we are always available, but we also respect your privacy.
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This farm is a family business so we live and work on the premises and we are always available, but we respect your privacy as well.


We are a small dairy farm, and we take pride in what we do. If you are interested in learning about dairy production, we invite you to join us. Ask us about it!
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We are a small dairy farm, and take pride in what we do. If you interested in learning about dairy farming, we welcome you to join us!
Ask us about it!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside the house

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are allowed max of 2 small to medium size

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the house

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
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

Finca Refugio Papito Florencia
Finca el Refugio de Papito Florencia
Finca el Refugio de Papito Private vacation home
Finca el Refugio de Papito Private vacation home Florencia

About the area

Map
El Molino, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • Proyecto Asis - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 42 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 43 min drive - 39.5 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 46 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar la Vega - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Frito Pupi - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda Comedor TEC-SSC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda Y Fruteria Mi Tata - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pollos Jefry - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finca el Refugio de Papito pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

As of 3 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Finca el Refugio de Papito on 4 Dec 2025 start from AU$162.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finca el Refugio de Papito?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Finca el Refugio de Papito located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Proyecto Asis and within 9 miles (15 km) of La Altura Viewpoint and Children's Eternal Rainforest. Canopy San Lorenzo and Quesada City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Finca el Refugio de Papito Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callum M.

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

Paradise

I really can't say enough about our stay on the 'farm'. First off, the owners (who also live on the property) are such fantastic people. Friendly, respectful, and kind. The accommodations were first rate, very clean and comfortable. The setting is quiet and peaceful. We both loved it and hated to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Wonderful Farm

A great place to spend some quality time with nature and farm animals. Wonderful people/owners. Delicious breakfast and excellent hostess.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a perfect spot for a couple of lower-key days between adventures. The kitchen was great, and we loved sitting on the second story deck and watching birds and the small herd of cattle. Our hosts were thoughtful and communicative. If you like dogs, they have a super fun pack 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carleton C.

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

Super Host

This property initially appealed to me because of the small family farm and rural location. When booking I kept saying to my family, " this place looks too good to be true", on the second day of my stay I told my family " it's true" !!! Most importantly, the hosts are the best I have ever known.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

A wonderful experience!

I just can't say enough good things about our stay here. Beautiful people, property, and location. During our stay, we had a small medical emergency with one of our kiddos, and our hosts went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. We are so very thankful! 10/10 we would recommend staying here if you are in the La Fortuna area! If we ever visit Costa Rica again we will be spending more time here! Thank You!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Wonderful stay

Our stay at this location was fantastic! The description and pictures are completely accurate. It's not a hotel - it's a unique, clean, comfortable house with the owners onsite. They greeted us upon arrival and showed us around the farm the next morning. The house had AC, dishes, linens, refrigerator, stove, and a microwave. It's rustic, and just what we were looking for. There were a few nearby locations to purchase fruit and other food, and a restaurant less than a mile away. La Fortuna is about 20 minutes away, so a short drive if you want to go to town. Our flight got in around 3, and by the time we got to the farm it was 7 PM. I would suggest that you not try to navigate the roads from San Jose to this location in the dark. It was a little scary, but we made it safely! This was the first place that we stayed in Costa Rica, and I wish that we had stayed longer. If we return, we will definitely choose this location. It was a fabulous experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Idyllic setting, warm welcome

We could not be happier with our stay here....the house was clean and quite lovely, beds comfortable, and the farm was exceptionally well taken care of. We watched the ducks and geese in the morning, and were especially taken with the beautiful (and content) cows. We have seldom experienced a welcome as warm and inviting as we had here.....the family was so kind and generous with their time and information about the plants and animals, and local attractions. Learning to make tortillas was a special treat! This is located in a perfect spot to visit La Fortuna via a short drive.....all the benefits without staying in the hustle and bustle of town. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time to spend here.....but it will be top on our list for our next visit to Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Los dueños son pura vida
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larisa D.

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

Awesome stay, too short.

Yesssenia was great to work with. Responded very quickly to question not just about the stay and property but also about Costa Rica. The property is so beautiful, and a great place for kids. The pond was great to take a short boat ride in and also for the kids to fish in. We got to eat a delicious, typical breakfast in the family's outdoor kitchen and it was such an awesome experience to talk to the family about their life story and Costa Rica. I would totally return to the property and stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sophia R.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Our kids loved the farm animals, the dogs, and the pond. The hosts and the experience exceeded our expectations - from farm-fresh eggs, milk, and cheese to fruit trees and easy access to Arenal Volcano and the hot springs in La Fortuna - this was an incredible find. We highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019