2.6-Acre Mountain Home with River & Food Forest, Costa Rica

At 2,500 feet above sea level in the harmonious mountain village of Serenity Gardens, this 2.6-acre sanctuary offers the ideal year-round climate — warm but never hot, fresh but never cold — creating the perfect setting for abundant food production and comfortable living.

The main house blends function with character, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a semi-outdoor bath that invites you to connect with nature. Elevated countertops make the kitchen especially comfortable for taller residents, while all of the furniture is custom-made from local hardwoods, bringing warmth and craftsmanship into every room.

A guest casita offers a studio layout with a king bed, custom pull-out queen, full bathroom, and outdoor shower — perfect for visiting family, friends, or creative projects. A greenhouse/carport adds space for gardening, vehicles, and other ventures.

The land itself is extraordinary. Walking trails weave through mature and young trees, lookout spots, and down to a private highlight: your own direct path to the Río Águila, where you can swim, wade, or simply relax by the river’s clear waters.

A rich food forest and orchard provides an ever-changing harvest: four types of bananas, citrus, mango, avocado, jackfruit, sapote, starfruit, abiu, ice cream bean, guava, mandarins, water apple, raspberries, mulberry, cacao, durian, mamonchino, anona, papaya, pineapples, cas, passionfruit, taro/tequisque, yuca, turmeric, sugar cane, vetiver, Mexican sunflower, and more. A duck pond, tilapia pond, and bees for pollination add diversity, while seasonal springs and a backup rainwater catchment ensure a steady water cycle.

Daily life is deeply supported by the village’s thoughtful design. A private spring and the village water source supply pure, clean drinking water. A local farmer delivers fresh organic produce, eggs, cheese, and other farm goods to your door each week, and traditional Costa Rican meals can be ordered from neighboring Tico families. Shared village expenses are just $600 per year, covering road upkeep, water system maintenance, garbage collection, and land taxes — leaving you free to enjoy life’s abundance. Utilities are reliable and low-cost, internet is fast, and services like housekeeping and yard care remain affordable.

Despite its peaceful setting, you’re only 45 minutes from the Pacific coast, 20 minutes from Pejibaye, and 1h20 from San Isidro, offering easy access to beaches, markets, and services. Wildlife abounds here — from toucans and monkeys to countless songbirds — while nights bring starlit skies free of light pollution.

With its harmonious balance of comfortable living spaces, custom craftsmanship, a thriving food forest, and private river access, this property is more than a home — it is a sanctuary for both people and nature.