This unique place in the world is built around giant boulders where it is believed that they found the cave of mammoths (mastodons)🦣 thousands of years ago. The river front property is full of a great variety of fruit trees and breathtaking mountain views. It's a private jungle paradise with an excellent climate in one of the best towns in Costa Rica, Rivas. Please be advised that we don't recommend traveling after dark if you can avoid it especially if you're not used to driving in Costa Rica The space Rocka Verde Retreat is a beautiful home built around 4 giant rocks that provides total seclusion and privacy in a natural setting. It's artistic, luxurious and spacious featuring a jacuzzi with waterfall in the living room. In the large shower we have 2 waterfalls and even a warm bidet for extra comfort. The gourmet kitchen is a pleasure to cook in and is equipped with a quality appliances like our cappuccino machine. We have a fully stocked chef's kitchen including snack pantry with delicious treats like caviar, escargots, anchovies, and olives from Spain. Take a look inside the fridge for snacks and drinks to purchase or check out our bar for the wine selection. The bedrooms have river views with comfortable beds one being a queen and the other a double. Please note that we have spiral staircases that lead to the bedrooms as well as steps down from the front door. You do need to go down the spiral staircases to reach the bathroom. This property may be hard to navigate for young children, elderly or those with physical limitations. You can also schedule a relaxing massage in our gazebo built by the river or a private dinner with the owner who is also a chef! We can also decorate for special occasions and help you plan your Costa Rican adventure. We'd be happy to pick you up from the airport in San Jose which is 3.5 hours away or even discuss renting a car. We are the full service. Guest access The whole property is here for you to enjoy. Take in the river serenity by dipping in, relax in the gazebo, or on the lounge chairs near by. All paths are well maintained and our fruit trees are there for your pleasure to pick and enjoy the local variety. Here is what our guests say: "This place is one of the most beautifully designed airbnbs my wife and I have stayed in. The creativity and ingenuity to build this house among huge rocks was impressive to us. It has the perfect combination of luxury, commodity and connection with nature all at once. This is perfect for a weekend retreat for a couple, but also we wish we could’ve stayed longer. Robert and Luba were great hosts, very communicative and friendly, we also booked a dinner with him and he prepared a delicious tomahawk and side dishes+wine for a very fair price. Give him a try!! The house is located in Pueblo Nuevo de Rivas, about 3 1/2 hours from the capital. Surrounded by the General river and mountains. You’d feel like you’re the only one around. You can also hike around. The Chirripo area is just 40 min away. There are a few convenient restaurants 10 min away but the house is equipped, should you prefer to cook. We were lucky to see an otter, a “tolomuco” and hundreds of birds and bugs! Fully recommended" Other things to note The host Robery Hennesy is an artistic home builder and designer that finds unique lots and builds custom homes for potential buyers. This land was purchased without the knowledge of these beautiful rocks. The seller didn't know about them and Robert discovered them 2 weeks after the purchase. The original plan was to build a two-story house with an elevator next door, but when the four rocks presented themselves they became the focus of the home. Elders in the neighborhood say a mammoth lived here and this inspirational home is soon to be featured on House Hunters International. It certainly is unique and we like to think of it as the eighth wonder of the world. Please note that this is Costa Rica. There can be some bugs that sometimes come into the house but keeping the screens closed will help tremendously. Power outages and internet outages also happen and they are beyond our control. They are not frequent, yet they do happen. You can also expect to see some wildlife nearby like birds and animals. As we are in the jungle we recommend a 4x4 and expect to cross a few bridges and a small stream. This is all part of life in Costa Rica and we hope you enjoy this lively nature's paradise. Ready to book? Instant book is on so go for it! Have a question? Contact us now. Not ready yet? Save us on your wish list and come back later.