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

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!!

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!!!

Essence of Costa Rica Our eight day stay with Eduardo and Betty was definitely the best part of our three weeks in Costa Rica. Easy and affordable pick up and delivery to the San Jose airport is offered. While close to San Jose (thirty minutes), you're in the mountain jungle at over 5000 feet. The house itself is imaginative and fun with gorgeous views from the many windows. There are lots of toys, games, playing areas and outdoor living areas, ideal for kids. The kitchen is well equipped and bathrooms are nicely tiled. The garden is a work of art and Eduardo is a master gardener who enjoys talking about tropical plants, coffee cultivation and Costa Rican culture in fluent English. Both Betty and Eduardo are warm, spirited, outgoing, humorous and interested in making your visit full of nature, food and culture. From them we received many insights into Costa Rican family life, art, politics, business and education. As many have noted Betty's cooking is interesting and delicious and Betty herself a delight. I had just had an injury when I arrived and Eduardo went to considerable effort to get me the equipment and medical attention I needed. Eduardo's tours in his roomy, luxurious car are totally worth it. He knows so much about this area where his interesting family has lived for generations. The two of them and their home turned what could have been an unfortunate experience for us into a completely fulfilling one. I remain amazed and grateful.