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Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled in the Mountains of Heredia, Gosén is a tranquil retreat that harmonizes with nature. Unwind in the spacious living room, exercise at the gym, or explore the nearby Bosque de la Hoja National Park. With an exotic garden and coffee plantation on site, you can immerse yourself in lush surroundings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is €119
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 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.

Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature!

Luxury house in the Mountains of Heredia, 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, terrace, big garden, kitchen, living room, Gym,!a river goes throw the property, flowers and coffee plantation, You will see all kinds of birds and animals, next to national park Bosque de la Hoja,
Indulge yourself in the spectacular beauty of nature at Gosén! Spend an unforgettable day surrounded by mountains, wilderness and exotic birds. Hike through the amazing Bosque de la Hoja, or just relax, listen to the sounds of the nearby creek, and enjoy the sunset.
Main room is upstairs with king bed, other room is 10 meters away into the garden with queen bed.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Farming classes
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return gate click, leave keys in the door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No se permiten fiestas ni actos ajenos a la Ley, cero tolerancia con las drogas, si fuma debe hacerlo en los jardines, no encienda velas.
Usted llega a una casa ajena por lo tanto debe ser cuidadoso y respetuoso.
No se permiten visitas en la propiedad, solo estarán las personas anotadas e la reserva, NO se permite visita de amigos ni amigas, no drogas o fiesta

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Heredia, Heredia

What's nearby

  • Museo de Cultura Popular - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Cafe Britt Coffee Farm - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Universidad Nacional - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Palace of Sports - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 12 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 22 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabaña Bar Bosque de la Hoja - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Pataconería - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Casita - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bosque de la Hoja - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cocooning - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! ?

As of 29 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! on 1 Dec 2025 start from €119.49, 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 Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Museo de Cultura Popular, Cafe Britt Coffee Farm, and Walk of Flowers Mall. Oxígeno Human Playground and Braulio Carrillo National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cleavy M.

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

Gosen House in the hills above San Jose

The property was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well run. The host family were very kind, inviting us to breakfast and sharing recommendations for restaurants in the area.Wish we had taken more time to lounge in the lovely backyard garden area. We enjoyed our stay, and recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson F.

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

Beautiful

Cinnamon rolls were a delicious bonus as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Gorgeous and Peaceful

Eduardo’s hospitality was superb. The property itself is a stunning blend of floral and edible trees and plants. The main bedroom offers fairy tale lodging in a beautiful and lush garden setting. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Wonderful place to stay.

We found the place easily and Eduardo and Betty were amazing hosts. Betty is a very good cook. We were in a tropical storm so we decided to drive to the coast for a few days. But we enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bob z., indianapolis,in

charming, heart-warming, interesting

We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Beautiful property!

My husband, daughter and I wanted to stay in a house near San Jose, and this worked out really nicely. The property is just gorgeous with the flowers and greenery everywhere. Eduardo and Betty are so sweet. We paid extra for dinner and breakfast the first day which was a huge help until we could get to the grocery store.I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone elderly or with little kids—no railing on the stairs or paved paths. You need a car to stay here, for sure. And the bed in the main room was so hard we bought an air mattress to put on top of it. But otherwise, it was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry R.

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

Friendly house and owners

The property was large and well manicured. There is a small coffee farm on site. We asked to participate in the harvesting and had a fun and learning experience. The home was spread out, but had all the amenities we needed for our 4 week stay. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frieda M.

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

It is a yes for me

Private, peaceful, beautiful. We traveled everywhere from this beautiful home and coming back always felt like home. Our host was amazing he know Costa Rica and you will need this cause there are no addresses for the GPS. You have to know the location. We had an amazing time and will be back only stay here when we come.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

boyko t.

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

Best in Costa Rica

This place is amazing, and is in the middle of real coffee plantation. Very nice host and best place we stayed in Costa Rica. Will go there every time we are in San Jose or surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William and Diane B.

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

Gosen is GREAT!

From the moment we arrived Edouardo greeted us and showed ud to uor amazing and beautiful room in a garden paradise. The whole visit with his wife Betty became wonderous time spent in the mountains of Costa Rica. T
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

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

Great!

Eduardo and Betty are awesome hosts, friendly and caring. Make sure you ask them about their coffee and breakfast and try Betty’s homemade bread.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

james r.

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

Wonderful Experiences

Eduardo and Betty made our stay a great experience! Taught us about the culture and the communities. Share their home with us and made us feel like family!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy J.

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

Wonderful hosts

Nice place with great views, beautiful flowers. Eduardo and his lovely wife were very gracious and helped us in so many ways. She is a wonderful cook, and he went out of his way to accommodate us. We made new friends and will be back.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Quiet getaway outside of Heredia

Fantastic stay with Eduardo and Betty, they are excellent hosts who went above and beyond. They make you feel right at home, we will miss them. The only 'con' would be that the house is so remote, not close to any sites we wanted to see, however, we had no issues getting Uber rides and Eduardo was also willing to offer ride service.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shemeka H.

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

Awesome experience!

Eduardo and Mrs. Betty were great hosts! This was truly an excellent experience that I will treasure the rest of my life! I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You should go ahead and request to book this property right now. It's hard to summarize how wonderful it is, but I’ll try.Eduardo and Betty have created a paradise within a paradise. The grounds are beautifully maintained, full of native plants and wildlife—we even saw a sloth in the garden on our last day. The main guest space is a glass enclosure surrounded by lush landscaping; it’s especially peaceful during rainstorms.Eduardo, a Costa Rica native, is incredibly knowledgeable about the area. If you arrive without a set plan, he’ll help you design an unforgettable experience tailored to your interests. We loved the coffee tour—our 6-year-old especially enjoyed roasting and grinding the beans. She also spent hours happily exploring the swings and gardens. Eduardo is both an artist and a gracious host; he even took beautifully framed photos of our family.Betty’s cooking is phenomenal—every meal was a highlight. We loved everything: chicken curry, paella, eggplant lasagna, gallo pinto, arepas, guanabana en leche, salchichón, and especially the fajitas. Our daughter’s favorite was Betty’s homemade Oreo ice cream—better than anything we could have bought.We already miss this place and will treasure the memories forever. Muchas gracias, Eduardo, Betty, and Daniel!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Lovely mountain getaway

Lovely mountain getaway with generous and caring hosts. Comfy bedroom w gorgeous view, access to gorgeous and working coffee farm - great coffee!! Car needed for easy mobility. Great access to national parks and numerous towns and San Jose. Second bedroom is separate from main accommodations, which we didn’t need so it was fine. Would stay again - gracias Edouardo and Betty!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Lovely place, lovelier hosts

We arrived in the middle of the night due to flight issues. We were graciously welcomed. The property is beautiful with comfortable and fun guest areas. The hosts were beyond welcoming, helped us practice our Spanish, taught us how coffee beans go from tree to roasting AND let us help! Sweet dogs and cuddly rabbits rounded out our visit. Get the food if you can, they go all out preparing meals too. Highly recommend this location. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamiko R., Lansing, Michigan USA

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

Beautful space and amazing hosts

The property itself is beautiful, peaceful, and well maintained. We were very comfortable and the view from the main building is splendid.The hosts are amazing, warm and welcoming. We leraned about their small-scale coffee production and even got to help out, which was a lot of fun. It almost felt like a homestay experience the way they took the time to interact with us. My husband and two adult children also loved the experience and said it was one of the highlights from the entire trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Beautiful home close to San Jose

Great accommodations if you want to be close to San Jose but not in the city. Wonderful hosts who were extremely helpful even though they were out of town during our visit. You are in the middle of beautiful gardens and small coffee farm. Feel safe and secure with locked gate to property. We stayed just a couple of nights before heading elsewhere, and it was a great stopover for us. Reasonably priced and a friend of the owners even made dinner for us the first night because we arrived so late. Lovely people!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette N.

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

Peaceful Stay in Paradise

The property is incredibly beautiful; full of lush flowers, fruit trees, exotic birds, and a trail that leads to a large, clear, mountain stream. The temperature is cool and mild and theres a great view of the surrounding vegitation from the second story. Eduardo and his wife are beyond hospitable and welcoming, and made every effort to find ways to make our stay memorable and comfortable. I would highly recommend you purchase their delicious, aromatic coffee. Ots grown on the property otself, and Eduardo grinds it freshly for you at your request. Nothing but love for this place and the hosts! Pura vida!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerard n.

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

Costa Rican hospitality

Eduardo and Betty are the best! I was treated like family there. I took a tour with Eduardo and he is the ultimate guide, we even had lunch at his favorite soda. He took me to the airport at 4.30 am to pick up my wife because I didn’t want to drive in the dark. Not only did I make a new acquaintance, I made new friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Five Stars are Not Enough

The reviews are true… beautiful property and AMAZING hosts. Eduardo and Betty make you feel like instant family. They are incredibly sweet and hospitable. There are no words to describe Betty’s cooking; we didn’t want to leave the kitchen. The arepas, Spanish tortilla, and paella were definitely favorites. The fresh, grown on location, coffee was the best (5 bags came home with us!). We appreciated Eduardo’s local knowledge as we hiked and looked for sloths and other wildlife. Grounds were beautiful and accommodations were comfortable. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

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

Unique Local Flavor

This property is not quite a traditional VRBO, as the owners live on-site. However, for our family that was not a drawback, as it meant that Eduardo would wander by with four servings of whatever delicious item Betty was creating (homemade flan, Spanish tortilla, carrot cake, oh my!) That also allowed us to participate in a coffee history lesson and coffee roasting--truly one of the exceptional experiences we had in Costa Rica. Eduardo also was very accommodating as our check-in time got pushed back later and later due to the insanity of traffic in downtown San Jose (we had to drop off a friend before heading up into the mountains).The property is beautiful, with gorgeous flowers and fruit trees. It smells amazing, and the quirky architecture of the main building is completely unique. That being said, I might hesitate to recommend this property to families with small children. Each space (kitchen, social area/main bedroom/second bedroom) is separated from one another and requires some amount of time outside to move between spaces. That worked just fine for our family with two teenagers, but I think it could have been challenging for families with smaller kids. If you have older kids, or are two couples traveling together, this is a one-of-a-kind living experience. And Eduardo & Betty make it exceptionally special. Fair warning: If you try their coffee or coffee-tea, make sure you budget to bring some home. It's just too good to leave there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George F.

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

Great hospitality

One of the best experience we have ever had. Eduardo and Betty are the best. They will go out of there way to help you. We stayed here a week for my wife's birthday. They made us feel like we were home celebrating. They bought my wife a cake and we celebrated at a hot spring with his family and friends. Betty's cooking is delicious, she taught my wife how to make homemade tortillas. Ask for the coffee, coffee tea, or the guava juice (which is my favorite). We have now family in Costa Rica and we will be back again. Love you Eduardo and Betty can't wait to see you all again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024