Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, El mochilero is set in Cartago, 6.2 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester and 16 km from Ujarras Ruins. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The homestay features family rooms. The units in the homestay are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a terrace and/or a patio with garden views. At the homestay, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 26 km from the homestay, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 28 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Cartago
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • J
    Jackie
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic place, really comfortable, excellent wifi, secure parking for the motorcycles, use of the kitchen, even advice on local sights, tours, places to eat etc.
  • Rosemary
    Cyprus Cyprus
    If you are wanting to visit Cartago for a few days, this is a great place to stay. Solo or family Randall and Yvonne handled my booking with care and gave clear instructions on how to find their home. The bedroom I had was clean and comfortable....
  • Ondřej
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The hosts spoke great english and were super nice, they basically booked the tickets to Irazú volcano for us, told us all about the bus there, let us leave our baggage after check out with them and made us a great breakfast for a reasonable price....
  • Ines
    Austria Austria
    Very nice stay & hosts with a very sweet cat! There is a free garage and Cartago center can be reached within 10-15 minutes by foot.
  • Nicole
    Austria Austria
    Very warm and friendly welcome. Easy Check-In and open minded if you need any help. The room was awesome for the 2 nights we feel very comfortable. We could also Use the Garage for our car that was awesome.
  • Marta
    Poland Poland
    very nice, clean room, excellent equipped kitchen. the host was kind and helpful. great stay!
  • Owen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing value for money with a lovely host and the sweetest cat ever! The shared kitchen was also by far the nicest shared kitchen we've had in Costa Rica
  • Jayme
    Canada Canada
    This is a great place. Excellent value. Very calm nice ambience. The garden is very nice to enjoy and relax. Breakfast is wonderful and a great price (and so is the laundry). The staff are super. A good option is to stay here and use it as a base...
  • Tanya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners of the property are friendly and helpful. The place is not on a busy road, it's easy to get around on foot. The property has a lovely central little garden, with fairy lights they turn on in the evening. It was a lovely place to stay.
  • Harold
    United States United States
    Breakfast included good helpings and good assortment. Ready on time. Willingness to suit dietary inclinations. Particularly important was the safe indoor parking that allowed us to leave the car and contents without worry. Very guest centered. The...

Hosted by Ivonne y Randall

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Ivonne y Randall
***If you need PARKING, please ask for availability, is just ONE parking spot*** The place is a big house located in one of the best places to live in Cartago, the location is pretty convenient and everything is nearby. We are about 10min from Cartago's downtown by car. We welcome you! This is a quiet and calm place *NO parties are allowed *Smoking is NOT allowed *NO drugs are allowed *No noice after 10pm *Kitchen and bathroom are shared areas ***Also, we have two cats that live in the property***
We welcome you to our home in Cartago! Thank you Le damos la bienvenida a nuestro hogar en Cartago! Gracias
The house is in front of "Asembis" clinic. The neighborhood is one of the best places to stay in Cartago downtown. From here you can conveniently go to several places in Costa Rica since we are in Central Valley, 45min from San Jose, 2 hours from Puntarenas and an hour and a half from the airport. Nearby you can find supermarkets, pharmacies, gas station, restaurants, cafeterias etc
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of El mochilero
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
Good free WiFi 31 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
El mochilero takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El mochilero in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about El mochilero

  • The prices at El mochilero may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • El mochilero offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • El mochilero is 0.7 miles from the centre of Cartago. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at El mochilero is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.