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Beautiful Cottage in Rio Dulce Forest Farm

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Front of house
Back Porch
Bedroom south
Bedroom North extra bed
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 530 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Río Dulce, Izabal
  • Rio Dulce Bridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monkey Bay Marina
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Río Dulce Airport (LCF)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

South Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cottage in Rio Dulce Forest Farm

A rustic Rock and Wood Cottage built as a Guest House for family and friends, located on top of a hill with a view on the surrounding plantations and forest a refreshing breeze in the afternoons. The Cottage was built with ecological criteria and is powered by solar panels, the water provided comes from a spring in the higher part of the forest. The house is well appointed and kept very clean usually prepped for guests a day in advance we provide enough food for several breakfasts including coffe or tea, yogurt, fruits, toast and butter, orange juice, bottled drinking water and more.
Both upstairs bedrooms are equipped with matrimonial beds with their respective mosquito nets, old farm style furniture and plenty books to read. A shared bathroom with shower separates the bedrooms, each has a veranda with french windows and a view.
Downstairs large open spaces hold a kitchen with gas stove, fridge, breakfast table for four and all usual kitchen utensils, blender, french press, etc. A large set of comfy sofas surround a coffee table in the other part of the downstairs and both areas open through french doors to a corridor for hammocks with another small table and chairs to enjoy the birds in the mornings and afternoon.
A second bathroom with a shower is located below the steps in a central rock and wood structure which also forms the steps out of log wood for the second storie.
The Cottage is located on the Hacienda Tijax Farm which is only a mile away from the Rio Dulce Bridge and road to Tikal. Guests also have access to the Hacienda Tijax Hotel and Marina which has a bar, restaurant, swimming pool and all the usual amenities of a small hotel. Boat trips and information are available there for many activities available to our guests like kayak and horse tours as well as nature hikes.
A natural spring pool is only a hundred yards away to cool off on hot days and for those who enjoy hiking and bird watching the lookout tower is only a 10 minute hike from the house.
Please note that this cottage is located on the edges of a plantation and a forest reserve, it for those who love nature but are also not afraid of other creatures. It is ideal for a retreat, quiet relaxation and observation of nature. Here it the tropical jungle it often rains and there are bugs. If you are just interested in passing through and avoiding discomforts perhaps you should stay in a hotel. For those rainy days we have a back up generator and books!
There is all weather road acces up to the cottage and a place for parking, this is convenient as many of the local attractions and local stores and the market are accesible by road. You will only need to rent a boat if you go to Livingston town.

Property manager

Eugenio Gobbato
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Livingston

Located in Livingston, this cottage is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Rio Dulce and Lake Izabal can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Monkey Bay Marina. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
Map
Río Dulce, Izabal

What's nearby

  • Rio Dulce - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rio Dulce Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Lara - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Monkey Bay Marina - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Izabal - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Barrios (PBR) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sundog Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mar Marine Yatch Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Cheque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ranchon Mary - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosita's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Cottage in Rio Dulce Forest Farm have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Cottage in Rio Dulce Forest Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage in Rio Dulce Forest Farm?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage in Rio Dulce Forest Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage in Rio Dulce Forest Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Rio Dulce and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rio Dulce Bridge and Monkey Bay Marina. Castillo de San Felipe de Lara and Lake Izabal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paraise river sweet Izabal Guatemala

It was a great experience, the contact with nature mixed with the beauty and tranquility of the place was incredible, if you want to visit and enjoy Rio Dulce and its surroundings I recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Eugenio Gobbato

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The son of Italian immigrants, born in Guatemala city and moved to the Rio Dulce over 30 years ago during midlife crisis.. have survied and flourished here in the very humid tropical forest since then. I own a small eco hotel on the shore of the Rio Dulce and also a small rubber plantation on the hills behind. Spend my days lookig after the forest, the rubber trees and of late some cows and a cacao platation on another property.
Enjoy very much what I do and staying in touch with nature and the elements.

Why they chose this property

Well it´s a long and convoluted story.. but as a young boy I always enjoyed trees and my friends farms with their horses and cows and so on.. however my family was mostly dedicated to commerce and light industry.. however I did not wanto to do that.. At age 39 I was able to sell my assets in the city. While vacationiing here I ran into an old friend that had property here on the Rio and chatting one thing led to another, I told him I was on an extended vacation but looking for some land to settle in he said he would sell me of his property.. the next day we walked to the top of the hill and when I saw the view I thought this is it. So I´ve been here since.. more property has been added, hotels and homes built, walkways and hanging bridges, and a few years ago this cottage. My daughters grandkinds and son stay there when they visit. Why? well I have nothing else to do.
However I must say that the main reason for me being here is that I still enjoy enormously the forest and trees, the chatter of the parrots in the late afternoon the moonrises and sunsets over the jusgle and that is why I kept a good size chunk of forest as a natures reserve with trails and everything.. the Hotel is an excuse for a good cup of coffee and some social life if ever I feel the need.. Often we are visited from friends and relatives and the palce has become iconic of the Rio Dulce area as the first real ecolodge..

What makes this property unique

Relaxed, ecofriendly, far enough from the noise yet only a few minutes aways form most needs, unique construction, very private modestly priced.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

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