Are you looking for an escape from the city and a retreat into nature? So was I when I designed and built this unique house! It is nestled in the hills of San Mateo, surrounded by jungle and right by the magical healing river Machuca. The house is completely off the grid and very open, it feels like a tree house. In the morning, the toucans will wake you and the stars will shine on you at night, all of that, and a breathtaking view of Mount Turubari. The community is full of beautiful open-minded and eco-conscious people. My closest neighbor is a world renowned herbalist. The closest town is a little under 30 minutes drive and you will need a 4x4! San Mateo has a health food store and some cute restaurants, and Orotina, the next town has pharmacies, grocery stores and everything else you might need. The community is full of beautiful open-minded and eco-conscious people. My closest neighbor is a world renowned herbalist. The closest town is a little under 30 minutes drive and you will need a 4x4! San Mateo has a health food store and some cute restaurants, and Orotina, the next town has pharmacies, grocery stores and everything else you might need. This house is not made for small children due to the height of the house, sorry! There is a great taxi service that takes you from the San Jose airport to the house in about 1h15 for $50 but it might be a good idea to rent a 4x4 car. This house is made for people who want to live in connection with nature. It is a very ecological system with solar panels for electricity and hot water heater, the water is coming from the river and filtered, and the toilet has a composting system.