[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/5353463c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/ee3cc4c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/e1da3b66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/27ad96f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31759500/31759455/85403b94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - 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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111370000/111361000/111360998/0904d0dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa El Nido Monteverde Monteverde - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor space - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews CA $187 CA $249 total includes taxes & fees Oct 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=111360998&PinnedHotelID=111360998&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65990000/65982800/65982796/d1d82ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular Arenal Volcano and Lake Views El Millon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews CA $189 CA $263 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=65982796&PinnedHotelID=65982796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476400/27476310/e108b62f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! 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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 hiking, ecotours, and mountain biking 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 - Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min drive - 9.5 km - Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 21 min drive - 10.5 km - Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 21 min drive - 10.5 km - Curi-Cancha Reserve - 22 min drive - 11.6 km - Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 26 min drive - 13.6 km ### Restaurants - ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬16 min drive - ‪Monteverde Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive - ‪Bon Appetit! - ‬14 min drive - ‪Café Monteverde - ‬16 min drive - ‪Don Juan Coffee Tour - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Stunning Artisan Home on Coffee Plantation with Exquisite View located? > Situated in Sierra, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Café Monteverde Coffee Farm, Avancarí Nature Reserve, and Wildlife Refuge Monteverde. Monteverde Orchid Garden and Jardín de Orquídeas are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## 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 9.6 ### 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 199 8 - Good 39 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 4.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 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 #### Jenny B. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great hospitality Ken and Juan were outgoing hosts eager to make our stay great. The artisan home is welcoming. The grounds are beautiful. We appreciated the use of the laundry. We absolutely loved El Despacio cafe down the street. We played games and enjoyed the view as the chef made meals for each of us so good we returned the next night and all ordered the same dishes. ##### Jenny B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### aleksandra G. Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip to Costa Rica It is very unique house.Beautifully build by local builders who used local wood.It is spacious well equipped .Ken and his Family were very helpful during our short stay.If we visit this area again we would like to stay there again. ##### aleksandra G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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 #### Fernando L. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay and a great host The house was great for us and Ken is a great host. It takes very little time to get to all the relevant places. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Fernando L. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jonathan F. Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Space Host was warm and hospitable and always happy to help. Responsive. House was well furnished with lots of bedding and towels, etc. Location was quiet and a little remote so definitely need your own transportation, but overall it was a very pleasant stay further aided by the host's hospitality. ##### Jonathan F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 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 #### Kimberly Y. Mar 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific stay Ken is tremendous Site is beautiful Loved the plantation tour ##### Kimberly Y. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cari N. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! Our family of 5 adults stayed for 2 nights and explored the surrounding area! House was just as pictured and lived up to expectations! Great place for home-base while in Santa Elena/Monteverde area, magical area!! ##### Cari N. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah e. Mar 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get place to stay Friendly host and large place to stay. Beautiful farm to be on. ##### Hannah e. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie T. Dec 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home on a coffee farm Great place, proprietor was ahead of our needs all along the way ##### Leslie T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 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 #### 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 #### Janice F. May 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Artisan home on coffee plantation Great stay! The house itself was just very cool, nice atmosphere, great hosts, beautiful area. Ken was helpful in every way and Bella was a wonderful addition to place. We couldn’t be happier with our experience! ##### Janice F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### evelien g. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and big house and perfect location Beautiful, authentic house in a great location, close to Monteverde and all its attractions. Communication with the owner was excellent. The interior could use some refreshing and updates. ##### evelien g. Stayed 5 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### 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. 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