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

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 4230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Heredia, Heredia
  • Sabana Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Museo de Cultura Popular. Features include a gym, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Museo de Cultura Popular and 9 minutes from Cafe Britt Coffee Farm
As a guest of Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! , you'll find a fitness centre, a terrace, and barbecue grills. The family-friendly Gosen Beautiful & Luxury House in the Mountains, Relax and Enjoy nature! also features a garden, laundry facilities, and limo service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Eduardo

Languages

English

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/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

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
  • Note from host: Se permite fumar en los jardines, No en habitacion

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

  • 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)
  • 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: 2,476 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hospitality is the bottom line :)

This was our 4th trip to CR, and we have stayed in a different VRBO each time. This was the least-expensive home we have stayed in. While not luxurious, it was welcoming and comfortable. The gardens are stunning. My husband is a "pacer," and he spent lots of time strolling through the gorgeous hydrangeas, birds of paradise, etc. Hummingbirds and butterflies also enjoy the gardens. Eduardo and Betty are first-rate hosts. They were available without being obtrusive. Eduardo gave us a lesson in coffee roasting, and we brought home the 2 bags we prepared. Betty made us two meals, both wonderful. There are a couple of living spaces. The main lounge seating area is on the outdoor deck. Because of the winds, we weren't able to spend a lot of time there. The kitchen and dining area has table seating, but no couches. Two game tables fill the space. This area also has ample sliding doors that can be opened to gain access to the gardens while also letting in the breeze. I was surprised at how cool it was in the evenings and bought a pair of sweats to change into after the sun went down. This was a wonderful "home base" and we took Eduardo's suggestions for hiking areas within driving distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frieda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Carson F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was an amazing adventure would be an understatement!!

Before we booked the property we were a bit skeptical, all of these excellent reviews?? Could this place be that great?? Well, let me tell you YES, the property and the owners are that great and then some!! From the time Eduardo picked us up at our hotel we felt like we were part of the family, on our arrival we were greeted by Eduardo's wife Betty and their two wonderful doggos, Anute and Legertha... The building was gorgeous and well appointed, waking up every morning to amazing views, the sounds of birds and the river running through the property was sublime!! We were asked if we would like to learn about coffee farming, we immediately said yes!!! We picked beans, shelled,dried, roasted, ground and packaged the coffee beans, Eduardo is a walking encyclopedia of coffee and Costa Rican information.. Betty is an amazing chef, we sampled many dishes and fresh fruit juices during our stay!! But the thing that stands out about our stay is the way Eduardo and Betty invited us to experience daily life... Whether it be a trip to the mall with their granddaughter, tacos from a local Soda, or our absolute favorite attending a soccer match between Saprissa and Vancouver, an event we will never forget!!!!! They allowed us to be immersed in daily Costa Rican life and to us that was so special!! We did the tourist things as well..Hikes and waterfalls and wildlife, but our favorite thing was the end of day sunsets and the solitude that the evening would bring.. What an adventure we had!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Larry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

William and Diane B., Buffalo

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Annette N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

james r.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rica Paradise

The Bible describes Goshen as a land or place of plenty and comfort (Genesis 45:10). Gideon, the coffee plantation and guest accommodation of Eduardo and his lovely wife, Betty, offers plenty and delivers comfort. Their jewel of a vacation get-away, located near the university town of Heredia and a short drive from Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose, offers its guests art. Architecture, fauna, flora, fine food and friendship. If you’re interested in art, Eduardo’s private collection along with his own paintings ( he’s quite an accomplished artist in his own right) will captivate the viewer. If you appreciate architecture, their main accommodation is a Mid-Century Modernism style building that offers a 360 degree panorama of the surrounding plantation and neighboring forest with their abundant plants and wild life.One can view various tropical birds coming and going while multi-colored, spotted lizards dart through their gardens. An occasional sloth might even be seen. The grounds are visual delight with many tropical flowers and fruit plants that Eduardo has cultivated. Not only are they feast for the eyes but for one’s stomach, as well, because Eduardo and Betty serve up many of the tropical fruits that are grown on their plantation. Betty is an excellent cook who prepares and presents full course meals that can only be described as the finest of fine dining. Their warmth and hospitality are unlimited and you will find yourself fast becoming friends with your hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible hosts

There are no words to describe the beauty of this property. It is cared for with love and it is pure joy to sit in the garden and soak it all in. We have travelled extensively over the years and have never encountered such incredible hosts. No request went unanswered. We did not have a car so Eduardo was kind enough to help us get around locally. He is also a marvelous tour guide and has extensive knowledge about the history , culture, flora and fauna of Costa Rica. We visited several natural parks with him including experiencing first hand the processing of coffee beans from harvesting to roasting at his plantation Betty, Eduardo’s wife, delighted us with so many wonderful meals and surprises, like breakfast on our first day and a birthday cake and a surprise departure breakfast in addition to home made goodies throughout our stay. We highly recommend Posada Gosen but being at over a mile high make sure you dress appropriately as it was quite windy and cool specially in the evenings unlike the coastal areas. Thank you Eduardo and Betty for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda L., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim M., Port Elgin, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

A hidden gem high in the mountains

I can't say enough about this beautiful place and owner! We arrived late in the day roughly 6pm and was greeted with open arms by Eduardo. Once we got ourselves settled in on our first night we were treated with a nice seafood soup made by Eduardo's wife Betty who is a gem of a lady as well...The next day we were invited for breakfast at their place as we didn't get time to get our groceries. Christmas day we had dinner with his family and friends which was AMAZING! Our bedroom was the perfect touch with your own private bathroom right in your bedroom, shower as well which made is so nice. Downstairs was the kitchen and dinning room which was decorated for us for Christmas as we were here from Dec-18-26. The property is very very well kept as is the house it's self, where this is located 1100 meters above sea level night time sleeping with the windows open makes it nice and cool and NO alarm needed as you'll have a rooster to wake you hahaha... Eduardo gave us great places to shop for your fruits and veggies in Barva. Most places in CR have gates to their property and driveway and so does this place as you'll get your own remote to open and close when ever you want to come and go, I never had any concerns about our car being unlocked over night, you'll know why when you see it. Downstairs has another bathroom complete with a shower as well, there is a laundry facility there but we never used it. You wont regret this place along with his coffee as he has a coffee farm
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tamiko R., Lansing, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A gem near the Metropolis

Betty and Eduardo have created a stunning rural ambiance very near an urban area. It's difficult to put into words, but guests will understand quickly that even though there are few noises outside of an occasional vaca mooing, or a dog barking in the distance, urban life is only minutes away. They are cordial, inviting, and as far as I know, tolerant. We had some folks over on the last night we were there. I was worried that it was too noisy, but Eduardo and Betty didn't complain. They are very professional. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D., Prosper, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Slice of Paradise

The setting is surreal, as you walk the property you see the incredible biodiversity that Costa Rica is known for. Eduardo and Betty are so warm and welcoming from the moment you pull into the gate. This mountainside property offers a view of the volcano, every plant and flower imaginable and a tour of his coffee farm. We then took a walk down to the stream that runs through the property, words cannot express the beauty down there. We sat and had coffee, tea and fresh fruit with them for breakfast and met their pets over fascinating conversation and laughter. We bought their coffee and coffee/tea and were lucky enough to bag our own. Wishing we had more than one night there as Eduardo takes his guests on local tours, he is so knowledgable. MUST STAY in this tropical paradise!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

boyko t.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

gerard n.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Curtis T., MENDON

Liked: Cleanliness

Best hosts ever!

Eduardo and Betty are wonderful, gracious hosts who exceeded expectations. They responded quickly and helpfully to every need we had, and gave us some fun (delicious) surprises. They are people with whom we hope to continue to cross paths. We might not have paid close enough attention to the listing details, but were surprised that the two bedrooms were in different structures, and the smaller one isn't as big as most couples would want. However, the price is without question a good bargain for the accommodations. We rate the place as top notch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023