Title: Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=31759455&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View Vacation home in Sierra with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View ![Interior - Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View (San Rafael de Abangares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/w692h692x0y0-313b25ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View (San Rafael de Abangares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/e1da3b66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View (San Rafael de Abangares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/de5718c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View (San Rafael de Abangares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/ee3cc4c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View (San Rafael de Abangares)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/8bcf9aeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled within the lush Finca Flor Mar coffee farm, The Zabala house offers a serene retreat amidst a mango and lime orchard. With four bedrooms, two full baths, and an open floor plan featuring rustic yet luxurious touches, this home comfortably accommodates up to eight guests. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View ABOUT THE HOME.... The Zabala house is nestled in a lush organic coffee farm called Finca Flor Mar. This 100 acre farm produces organic Arabica coffee, plantains, bananas, mangos, limes, starfruit, & avocados. The home is shaded by an abundant Mango & Lime orchard that is buzzing with butterflies & native birds. With 4 bedrooms (3 bedrooms + loft) & 2 full baths, the Zabala house hosts a max of 8 people (6 adults with extra room for kids). It is the perfect couple’s getaway or family vacation home. The home has a fully functional kitchen and a maid that comes 2 times per week. Your floors will be cleaned, and dishes sparkling =) Laundry service is included. The open floor plan boasts a rustic yet luxurious feel. It is comfortably furnished & tastefully decorated. The Zabala house features a large eat-in kitchen, wireless high-speed internet, two story high living room with a flat screen TV & DVD & Chromecast, a living room-like front porch, an expansive master suit with a spa-like hot shower, two upstairs bedrooms (one room with a twin bed, the other with a queen), and an open loft bedroom with queen bed & quadruple doors that open to a private patio. (The loft has an additional mattress nestled into the balcony nook that will sleep 2...great for kids.) This is the only home of its kind in the area. It was hand-built by the community with local hard woods. All the doors, windows, & much of the furniture is artisan-made by the next-door neighbor. This house is the home of the Zabala family, who has temporarily returned to Atlanta. It has been called (with jaws dropping) a wonderland...the home is full of art, full of soul, and it is Costa-Rican gem like nothing else you can experience on the mountain. I just posted a video link on our VRBO site from one of our guests who did a video blog of our house and their time in Monteverde. Enjoy! You will see in the picture that since that video was done we have completely renovated the exterior of the house, installed a new sidewalk that has no stairs, and installed some new bed and artwork! Enjoy the video though. It gives you a great sense of how comfortable and big the house is! ABOUT MONTEVERDE... Monteverde is a largely bilingual town. It’s home of the Cloud Forest Reserve, stunning natural landscapes, world-class restaurants, local shops, a strong art community, & a bustling local economy. The world-famous Cloud Forest Reserve is a private nature reserve listed as #14 on Newsweek's 100 Places to Remember Before They Disappear. The massive 10,500 hectare reserve draws 70,000 tourists a year. It is known as the site with the largest number of orchids in the world, and houses 60 species of amphibians (including the near extinct Monteverde-endemic golden toad) and the elusive bright Blue Morphos butterfly. This area is also a stop for 91 species of migratory birds. The famed quetzal resides here seasonally. What is now considered Monteverde was founded by Quakers from the United States whose pacifist values led them to defy the American draft during the Korean War. These conscientious objectors blended well with the Costa Rican philosophy of peaceful living. The Cloud Forest Reserve was set aside by Quakers to preserve the Cloud Forest & protect the water shed. Monteverde & surrounding areas are inhabited by a blend of Costa Ricans, Americans, & families from around the world. The Zabala house is located about 20 minutes outside of Monteverde, in a small town called San Rafael. San Rafael is usually a good bit warmer & less rainy than Monteverde. It is a 100% Tico town, outside of the residents of Finca Flor Mar. This active town is formed by a strong community of families, a tasty restaurant, a pottery pavilion, local bar, two pulperias (small general stores), and two public schools. CASA ZABALA DETAILS The Zabala house is THE most personal, unique, and authentic way to experience Monteverde, Santa Elena, & San Rafael, Costa Rica. High-end hotels of comparable quality to The Zabala house are $150-$250 a night for a single room. The Zabala house offers 4 bedrooms for $125 a night. Our home is about 2,000sqft of Costa Rican hardwoods & rustic comfort. It is one of the largest, most unique houses in the area. Finca Flor Mar is the birthplace of the Sustainable Coffee Initiative. Chelsea’s father, Ken Lander, is the founder of this community based organization that created a system which exponentially increases the farmer’s profits compared to Fair Trade. San Rafael is the center of an agricultural revolution for the coffee industry. The Sustainable Coffee Initiative’s practices & philosophy are being explored around the world. Come visit Ken Lander at The Common Cup (or at his home next-door to The Zabala House), who will take you through the ever-growing world of the Costa Rican coffee farmer. We strongly recommend having a rental car when you stay at Casa Zabala. It is a 25 minute drive to Monteverde & 3 minutes to San Rafael's center. Sooo much to do...but you will need to drive there. The value of staying in our house verses a hotel or rental closer to Monteverde in incomparable. Please email us for more pictures. We have lots! (Had fun taking them...our home is lovely!) FOR BIRD WATCHERS!: We had a group of diehard bird watchers who came and spent most of their time on the farm and surrounding area doing what they love to do! Here is the results! Thanks Nancy and all of your team!: Some Birds of Casa Zabala & Neighborhood, Guanacaste, CR Protocol: Traveling 2.0 mile(s) Comments: Party of Capek, Johnson, D'Hont, Edmondson. 45 species Gray-headed Chachalaca Turkey Vulture Swallow-tailed Kite Red-billed Pigeon White-tipped Dove Squirrel Cuckoo Common Pauraque White-collared Swift Purple-throated Mountain-Gem Rufous-tailed Hummingbird Orange-bellied Trogon Lesson's Motmot Turquoise-browed Motmot Emerald Toucanet Hoffman's woodpecker Golden-olive Woodpecker White-fronted Parrot Orange-fronted Parakeet Yellow-bellied Elaenia Common Tody Flycatcher Dusky-capped Flycatcher Social Flycatcher Tropical Kingbird Long-tailed Manakin Masked Tityra White-throated Magpie-Jay Brown Jay Northern Rough-winged Swallow House Wren Rufous-and-white Wren Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush Slatey-backed Nightingale-Thrush Clay-colored Thrush Blackburnian Warbler Rufous-capped Warbler Blue-gray Tanager Palm Tanager Blue-black Grassquit Yellow-faced Grassquit Buff-throated Saltator White-eared Ground-Sparrow Great-tailed Grackle Yellow-billed Cacique Montezuma Oropendola Yellow-throated Euphonia Keywords: coffee farm, secluded, family, couples, mountain home, relaxing home, tropical, cloud forest, costa rica, monteverde, rustic, open floor plan, full kitchen, orchard, authentic, farm, gardens, casa, finca, finca de cafe, espanol, honeymoon, family vacation, romantic getaway ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside on the porch ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108590000/108582700/108582647/71ca2a70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom villa surrounded by nature in phenomenal Monteverde with WiFi Monteverde - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=108582647&PinnedHotelID=108582647&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97420200/97420139/cadc30c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Paradise House Monteverde: Private Hot Tub with Gulf View Sierra - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 24 reviews CA $312 CA $355 total includes taxes & fees Jan 21 - Jan 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=97420139&PinnedHotelID=97420139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61490000/61487100/61487094/616ed8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eloys Place: Cottage ideal for all types of families. 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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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Stunning Artisan Home Coffee Plantation Exquisite View House Stunning Artisan Home Coffee Plantation Exquisite View Stunning Artisan Home Coffee Plantation Exquisite View House Stunning Artisan Home Coffee Plantation Exquisite View House Stunning Artisan Home Coffee Plantation Exquisite View ## About the area Sierra is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Lake Arenal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Quebrada Grande Arena or Tronadora Arena. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Sierra travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sierra.dx553248635892154522) [View more Vacation homes in Sierra](https://www.expedia.ca/Sierra-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635892154522-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%7C10.33638%2C-84.87067&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9ixJ3wRp6VV4fu1h3Tj8u8RqOL4=) San Rafael de Abangares, Guanacaste ### What's nearby - ![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 19 min drive \- 8.1 km - ![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 19 min drive \- 8.4 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 23 min drive \- 10.2 km - Café Monteverde Coffee Farm 13 min drive \- 5.6 km - Jardín de Orquídeas 19 min drive \- 8.4 km ### Restaurants - Tree House Restaurante & Cafe 16 min drive - Monteverde Brewing Company 13 min drive - Kapi Kapi 12 min drive - Bon Appetit! 14 min drive - Café Monteverde 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View? ### What time is check-out at Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View? ### Where is Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View 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 206 8 - Good 41 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### scott g. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Ken was a great host and a valuable source of information re places to see and activities in the area. The coffee farm was a charming place to stay. ##### scott g. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie G. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay What a unique and wonderful property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Ken (and Bella!) were wonderful hosts - super friendly, welcoming, and informative. We’d definitely recommend this to others. ##### Jamie G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna K. Feb 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family adventure Wonderful location. It was harvest season for the coffee beans and could go and watch the process on the farm. Thanks for the wonderful stay!! ##### Donna K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy H. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Monteverde We loved our stay. Close to Monteverde for lots of outings. It only takes about 15 min to drive. We enjoyed our walks with Bella the Shepard through the coffee fields and listening to Coco the blue and gold macaw call for her back. Ken was great and always available if we needed anything. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Troy H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry G. Nov 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pura Vida Loved our stay and the view.Alittle to wet to hike, we were sad about that! ##### Terry G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke F. Dec 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Monteverde getaway! Ken was a fantastic host and an incredible asset for us in Costa Rica. Our kids enjoyed the property so much and it really made our stay! ##### Brooke F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ayr M. Apr 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful mountain stay We loved staying at this house. Walk on property was really fun. Convenient to Monteverde activities. Ken was very welcoming and provided recommendations etc. ##### Ayr M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abraham H. Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We booked a last minute stay. The place was large and Ken the host was super friendly. Bonus there is a working coffee farm that we walked through complete with mangos! ##### Abraham H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael S. Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Mountain House Kenneth's farm near Monteverde is beautiful and charming. We had a great time exploring the area from here, and enjoyed Kenneth's local recommendations. ##### Michael S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen G. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas 2024 Very hospitable hosts! Son lives next door and very helpful. Enjoyed the tranquility of the location. ##### Karen G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth M. Feb 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! We wanted to stay in a place that had an authentic Costa Rica feel, and this was it! The house is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The hosts were warm and welcoming. ##### Ruth M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate s. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house with an unbeatable view This house was beautiful, and perfect for our family of 5\. The views were spectacular, and Ken was such a great host. We stayed here for the Monteverde portion of our trip and I would definitely recommend this property. ##### Kate s. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah J., Naples, Idaho Feb 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Beautiful location. Property owners were very communicative and helpful. They had perfect directions to their place as well. ##### Sarah J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna H. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friendly host The place was a great location for exploring the Monteverde area. The house fit my family of six very easily and the host was there to greet us on our arrival, making check in very simple. One of my parents highlights of their trip was touring the coffee farm here. ##### Johanna H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The coffee plantation We enjoyed our stay here. It was close enough to Santa Elana for a day trip. The scenery here was beautiful. The roads were very good and mostly paved and the drive up was also beautiful! The kitchen had everything one could need we cooked several meals and we were gifted with a bag of fresh coffee from the plantation owner! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sitha y. Sep 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to explore Monteverde We received a very welcoming from Ken and his son Juan Diego. Juan was very helpful for connecting us to make visiting Monteverde easier. And we loved Bella and Coco. The house could use little more lighting some lightbulbs are burn out, location is great not too far from town. . ##### Sitha y. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca B. Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful hidden gem We stayed here the last 2 nights of our weeklong trip to Costa Rica. After being in resorts for the first part of our week, it was so lovely to be in this quiet little VRBO. And the owner's dog, Bella, was a highlight! She followed us around on all our walks, escorted us to dinner, laid at our feet and then walked us home, and was just a wonderful companion! ##### Rebecca B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, relaxing space in the rainforest The place was wonderful. Ken is so great and accommodating. He offered tips for activities, did our laundry, and his sister in law cooked us 2 delicious meals. The place itself and the property were wonderful. It is a bit farther from town, so keep this in mind depending on your plans, but we loved it! ##### Michelle S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia R. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Monteverde coffee plantation We ( 3 adults and 2 8-yr olds) recently spent several nights in this wonderful house. The house was open, spacious and had room for all. We enjoyed walking around on the grounds and observing all the birds and butterflies. My granddaughter's had many grand adventures following Bella the dog around the property. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay near Monteverde! ##### Patricia R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd L. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private get away in mountain Ken (the owner) was so easy to work with….communication was excellent. Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay….walking the plantations with his dog Bella, and sightseeing at El Tigre and into Monterverde town to eat at restaurants. The only complaint was the potholes in the mountain roads. Crazy driving in the mountains vs. beach areas. It was worth the trip though. ##### Todd L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience We had a great stay at this property in the guest house. The host and his family were extremely accommodating, especially during the holiday season. Exploring the farm was interesting and will give you a new appreciation for coffee if it's part of your morning routine. The house was well set up and easily accommodated our family of 6\. This is a good staging area for your adventures in the area. ##### Jason S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Narender M. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recommend Owner stays on the property, in a different house and is very helpful. We stayed at 5 different properties at various locations in Costa Rica during this trip. I'd have to say this one is the best in terms on comfort, since he's an American, made sure the guests have all the comforts and convenience from our perspective. ##### Narender M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### leslie a. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Soulful says it all Comfortable, casual and beautiful mountain home with lovable resident dog, cool air even at the hottest time of year, nearby walks, lime tree, lovely evenings on the porch and near to Monteverde Cloud Forest (20 - 30 mins). Adventurous road but easily doable in our rear-wheel drive bus. Highly recommend for travelers seeking an historic home authentic to old Costa Rica. ##### leslie a. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ly-Ly W. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remote, quiet and friendly host Our family enjoyed our stay and found it peaceful. The host was really helpful and his instructions to find the place were perfect. It is about 20 minutes drive from Santa Elena and most attractions in the area. It was great being on a coffee farm as we had learnt about coffee production in Arenal before going to Monteverde. One of our group likes a dishwasher (there isn’t one) but the rest of us don’t mind handwashing. Most places we stayed in Costa Rica had no dishwasher. There were 2 bathrooms and most of us preferred the master bedroom bathroom as it was nicer. ##### Ly-Ly W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family of six adults in August We had a great experience at Kenneth's place. He gave us great information in regards where to go in Monteverde. His farm was filled with the sounds of the forest. Greeted by parrots stopping by every morning was such fun. His pet Blue and Gold parrot was fun to talk to as we missed ours from home. Kenneth was great to chat with, we really enjoyed the conversation with a local. We came to find out we have many commonalities. It was comforting to know he was there, if he were needed. We would return and reccomend it highly. ##### Karen L. 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