Title: Alan's House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=115924650&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Alan's House ## Photo gallery for Alan's House ![Terrace/patio - Alan's House (Santa Elena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115930000/115924700/115924650/72e87139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/1c0a3402-ea29-4643-87c0-86897053ff14-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=608) ![Property grounds - Alan's House (Santa Elena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115930000/115924700/115924650/69dcfb78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access - Alan's House (Santa Elena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115930000/115924700/115924650/bd755681.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Alan's House (Santa Elena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115930000/115924700/115924650/0ddbcd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Alan's House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Alan's House This smoke-free vacation home features parking and internet access. The vacation home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen with a microwave and a dishwasher is available, and other amenities include a dining area and a TV. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer microwaves, separate dining areas, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Monteverde is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Monteverde travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde.dx6046749) [View more Vacation homes in Monteverde](https://www.expedia.ca/Monteverde-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6046749-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.31568%2C-84.82828&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3tTaFA14gTkHStLrk_asw3FGaJY=) Santa Elena, Provincia de Puntarenas ### What's nearby - ![Orchid species in Monteverde at 1400 meters.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611636/945b6511-5201-40aa-984e-cfbcfb90ecd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Monteverde Orchid Garden 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - ![The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde) is a Costa Rican reserve located along the Cordillera de Tilarán within the Puntarenas and Alajuela provinces.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964943/b77a2b9a-dfb4-45cb-907a-fdde5d55054d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde 6 min drive \- 2.5 km - ![Female purple-throated mountain hummingbird resting on a perch in Monteverde, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635953567862/faa3eb22-d9fa-4b3a-84ad-bdc630670206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wildlife Refuge Monteverde 8 min drive \- 3.2 km - Ranario 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Mundo de los Insectos 6 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Restaurants - Tree House Restaurante & Cafe 7 min walk - Café Monteverde 7 min walk - Restaurante Sabor Tico 11 min walk - The Open Kitchen 8 min walk - The Green 11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Alan's House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Alan's House? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Alan's House? ### What time is check-out at Alan's House? ### Where is Alan's House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Alan's House Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane L. Dec 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had two great nights in Alan’s house. The view is spectacular! ##### Jane L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy W. Jan 26, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Alan’s House is very well equipped, comfortable, super clean, and has a lovely view. Thank you, Alan for the lovely, welcoming bowl of fruit as well!Should you choose to stay at this VRBO, my only suggestion would be that you bring earplugs as the barking dogs and traffic can keep you awake. ##### Sandy W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shameel A. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Alan's house was a wonderful place to base our family (w/ 2 kids, 6 and 9) for visiting Santa Elena and Monteverde; it is a very charming spot with breath-taking views, my boys loved having breakfast and spotting rainbows our first morning. The house was spotless and the kitchen very well-equipped (with cookware and cutlery in excellent condition). Alan and his wife were extremely gracious hosts, always easy to contact and eager to help. We hope to come back soon! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/71969e49-0203-40ee-a660-e3f716cc134b-1753332599747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Shameel A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Micheline T. Feb 25, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Merci Alan pour votre hospitalité et vos bons services. On se souviendra de la vue superbe de votre balcon. Nous avons passé un bon moment chez vous. Merci à votre mère pour le ménage c'était très propre. Vous habitez dans un beau coin de pays. Au plaisir! ##### Micheline T. 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