Tranquility Point

A world away and yet so close to Turrialba. This home is small in size but lives large - perfect for a couple or single person. You are surrounded by nature. You can hear the 100' waterfall from the large balcony and see the volcano from the front porch. As you can see from the photos, the home is small but cozy and warm feeling. There is a full kitchen on the north end of the home including an island/bar, couch with reclining seats and tv in the middle section and a queen size bed and his/her closets on the southern end. The bathroom is just off the bedroom area and includes a toilet, sink and shower. Hot water is provided to the bathroom and kitchen areas. One of the highlights of the home is a large east facing balcony. The views are amazing and you can hear the Aquiares Waterfall and watch a variety of tropical birds. We enjoy coffee and fruit every morning on this balcony. A modern clothes washer and propane dryer are available for long term guests (minimum 5 days stay). Otherwise you can request laundry service for an additional fee. (not available on weekends) Fernanda and Francis manage our cabina and live nearby. They are a wealth of information and help. The eastern side of Costa Rica is green all year and does not suffer from tourist fatigue. It is a more "authentic" Costa Rica with no US fast food chains or large hotels. The Caribbean coast has beautiful, sandy beaches without the tourist crowds. Turrialba is located halfway between San Jose and the Caribbean coast via the old highway (exit San Jose through Cartago). Turrialba is set in a bucolic valley and is surrounded by large sugar cane and coffee plantations. It is large enough to have a hospital and numerous doctors and dentists, some of whom speak English (we will provide references). One of the primary draws for the Turrialba area is white water rafting on the Pacuare River. The only ancient ruins in Costa Rica is located nearby in Guayabo National Park. If you would like private chauffeur from the airport Francis can provide that service for $85. There is inexpensive bus service between Aquiares and Turrialba. Cabs are also available.