We loved that every meal was included, there were things to keep our kids occupied, location was secluded, which we enjoyed, and the staff were all wonderful!

Stayed in August 2025

What a unique and unforgettable experience! This farm is a gem, gorgeous place to stay, delicious food made fully from farm ingredients, wonderful staff, and such an educational experience for both kids and parents. Highly recommend the farm tour to learn about their permaculture practices. If only every farm was like this.

Stayed in April 2025

Extra activities were too expensive.

Rancho Margot was magic. We loved the food they prepared, the location, the cabins, the people that worked there were amazing. 10 out of 10!

Stayed in April 2025

We had a wonderful stay at the Ecolodge. The staff was amazing, the food and the amenities were great, and the location was perfect for us.

Stayed in March 2025

Magical place for a retreat by yourself or as in our case w our family. Amazing staff. Food was delicious. Farm tour and night tour was a hit w the kids. We would love to come back.

Stayed in March 2025

The horseriding was boring, I had an old horse that just walked down the road and back, very disappointing.

All the food was delicious. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The cabins were gorgeous and the setting very special.

Stayed in February 2025

Everything!

Stayed in January 2025

I would avoid bringing older family members if they are at risk of falling due to the large size of this property and the uneven hilly terrain. The pool was not heated.

Rustic luxury with interesting emphasis on sustainability with a terrific tour of their working farm which primarily feeds the guests and staff- dairy cows, chickens and pigs and much more. The food was good, not particularly geared towards vegetarian, but enough to eat.

Stayed in November 2024

Screens on the doors didn't fit properly so let mosquitoes in.

Everything!

Stayed in September 2024

Staff was incredible and the spot is out of this world.

Stayed in August 2024

Many of the staff are temporary volunteers and they're very friendly, but not always very knowledgeable.

Very interesting farm tour. Delicious food made mainly from products from the farm. It's sustainable but still provides a good level of comfort for the guests. The pools are very clean. Overall, it's an absolutely amazing experience that is well worth the cost for anyone interested in sustainability, farming or self-sufficiency.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing! It truly exceeded expectations on all levels.

This was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had and my favorite place I have visited in Costa Rica. It was super family-friendly and also a relaxing, restorative atmosphere. The farm fresh food was outstanding and the staff were incredibly kind, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I have lived in Costa Rica for two years and this is one of my favorite places we visited and one of my favorite vacations ever! I was looking for somewhere that was kid-friendly and included three meals a day, ideally from the land. This place was everything I hoped for and more. I was looking for somewhere to decompress and regenerate after a stressful academic year, and I felt my nervous system begin to reset almost as soon as we arrived. The calming atmosphere and the healing power of nature is palpable. It has been a perfectly relaxing, fun, enjoyable, nourishing stay. The staff are super friendly and so helpful, and truly go above and beyond to make your stay exceptional and memorable. The location is remote but accessible (we came by shuttle; just the last short stretch is not paved). The food was exceptional and most of it grown on site. The location is absolutely stunning. There’s yoga twice a day and three amazing meals in a beautiful spot- does life get any better? I’m not sure if it does get any better than Rancho Margot 🙂 In terms of family friendliness, it doesn’t get much better. There is a playground next to the comedor and whoever thought of this was clearly a genius (and a parent 😆). There are three ranch dogs who couldn’t be sweeter and more cuddly- Rex, Ginger, and Koda- providing lots of entertainment and friendship. The heated natural pool, while varies slightly in temperature, is in the range of not too hot for kids and not too cold for adults. There’s so much to do, from fishing to horseback riding to kayaking and hiking. The ranch tour was a big hit and incredibly informative.

Stayed in July 2024

A few small problems with ensuite bathroom, but always rectified quickly when reported

Loved the approach to everything they do at this place - very careful approach to minimising environmental impact for guests and staff Food sourced from own property or nearby Land and animals seemed well cared for - went on onsite farm tour Interesting wildlife tours on site Son loved the chocolate making workshop - saw all stages from cacao trees growing, how beans harvested and transformed into chocolate Helpful, friendly staff Food choices could be slightly more varied day to day, but always tasty, healthy options, and plenty to eat

Stayed in March 2024

Could be more vegetarian main options on the dinner and lunch buffet but it’s a small thing

Such beautiful surroundings and really lovely staff

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing.

An amazing property, experience and people. For anyone who appreciates nature and all the possibilities available to live intentionally and sustainably it is a transformative experience. And the fresh, organic meals are outstanding!

Stayed in March 2024

For the cost the food was not great - more like basic camp food. I was excited for farm to table creative dishes - it was very plain and basic and incredibly repetitive. My friend was vegan and despite being assured they serve vegan she had very little Choice for food. They make pizza daily but never made a vegan option despite it being on our booking. It was very disappointing. We came from a vegetarian yoga retreat near tamarindo and the food there was incredible - this is really like kids camp level food - almost The same every day and not good. We hiked to a nearby village for lunch a few Times and the 3 hr hike there and back was worth it to have delicious food :)

It’s beautiful and everyone is so friendly - the property has so much and it’s remote and gorgeous and the sustainable work is impressive

Stayed in February 2024

Adjust your expectations, despite the pricing this is not a luxury ressort.

It's a beautiful place in a very nice setting with a sustainable concept. The staff is very friendly and engaged. Horse rising was great and the kids can experience the animals on the farm.

Stayed in February 2024

There could be more traditional dishes to eat as most dishes are pasta / pizza / salad. Good to know: The road to get there is a dirt road.

The place is very well integrated in the nature and environment, very beautiful and relaxing. Many activities included in the price which kept us busy for 2 days (farm tour, yoga, pools). Very professional, friendly and polite staff made our stay even more enjoyable. Very good eat-as-you-want meals. We were picked up at the bus stop in La Fortuna which was very helpful.

Stayed in January 2024

We were unlucky with the weather but it didn't seem to matter, we had a wonderful experience all the same.

Juan has created an inspirational, sustainable and self sufficient eco lodge and farm at RM. He attracts both staff and customers of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds who subscribe to the ethos. It is a tranquil retreat with plenty to do if you want to be active. We went kayaking fishing and wild swimming. Others went hiking, horse riding; enjoyed yoga at dawn, a massage in a magical tented tree house by the river, local hot springs. I particularly recommend a fascinating tour of the farm and explanation as to how it all works in symbiosis. The animals are so well cared for here. We will miss the humming birds, oreoles, oripendilas, swifts, cotis and squirrel who visited our cabin environs.

Stayed in January 2024

My stay at Rancho Margot was amazing. The staff is really friendly and the area of the farm is amazing. Most of the food offered there is from their farm. The two pools are amazing.

Stayed in January 2024

Cleaner binned a few of our plastic bags which we’d rather reuse but it’s literally the only tiny thing we didn’t absolutely love about this place.

Truly stunning place. Next level self sustainable, with their own pigs and chickens, veggies and fruits. Located in a beautiful place, with friendly staff helping you to get there and book additional activities:)

Stayed in December 2023

Location in rainforest was amazing. Loved the tours.

Stayed in July 2023

the food is fresh but not amazing.

vegetation. pure nature. tours absolutely sublime. the piglets are adorable. the staff is friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in April 2023

It's a farm and not a hotel, tho the prices for the stay feels like a four star hotel and a bit overpriced. With high prices comes high expectations, which inherently a farm cannot deliver.

The philosophy of the ranch is self-sufficiency and it can be seen in each of their activities. To witness this reality was unique and inspiring.

Stayed in April 2023