Title: Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32564439&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat Vacation home with kitchen, 8-minute walk to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ## Photo gallery for Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat ![Property grounds - Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32564500/32564439/c4a87d71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Books - Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32564500/32564439/f9a9d9b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32564500/32564439/3c8f9da1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32564500/32564439/68d1fc2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32570000/32564500/32564439/8f70698c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on 40 acres of private property bordering the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, this unique home offers a tranquil retreat amidst primary cloud forest and abundant wildlife. With dramatic views of the Gulf of Nicoya, unwind in front of a wood-burning stove or sit on the long front porch taking in nature's sounds. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - 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. ### Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat Our house is located on 40 acres of private property that abuts the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and is one of the last private homes before the Reserve. More than half our land is in primary cloud forest, but we also have a large clearing below our house that is perfect for viewing wildlife. In fact, because our place is contiguous to more than 110,000 acres of protected forest, you’re likely to see many more animals here than in most other places in the Monteverde zone. White-faced monkeys, coatis, and agoutis are all commonly seen on our land, and several cloud forest specialists, including resplendent quetzals and black guans are also often seen near the house. Even brocket deer, which are very uncommon, are occasionally seen here. Fred Morrison built the house in the mid-1980s. He first visited Monteverde in 1981 and during his stay, he and two other biologists had a picnic on the property, taking in the spectacular view of the forest and the Gulf of Nicoya in the distance. A week later, his friends called to tell him that the parcel was for sale and asked if he would like to become a part owner. The three of them purchased the property later that year from one of the original Quaker farmers. Since then, each shareholder has built a house or cabin on the land. None of the dwellings are in sight of the others, which gives you a very private experience. The house itself is located on a hillside at the end of a 500-foot driveway. It was designed with lots of large, picture windows to bring in plenty of natural light and is oriented toward the southwest with dramatic views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the forest canopy below. The downstairs includes a living room with a wood burning stove, a dining room, kitchen, two box seats, a large bathroom and a small utility room with a washer and dryer. There’s also a long front porch on the first floor and upstairs, a roofed balcony, where you can sit looking out at the Gulf of Nicoya and watch up to nine species of hummingbirds visit the feeders. The second floor has two good-sized bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed and the other with two full beds. At our place, you will be well away from the bustle of Santa Elena and the main road. You will be able to go to sleep to the sounds of katydids, cicadas, frogs and wake up to chorusing black-bellied wood quail and dueting gray-breasted wood wrens. A public bus passes by at the bottom of the driveway several times each day and taxis are available at any time. Several good restaurants, a small grocery store and a few gift/coffee shops are located within 2 miles and many more are available in nearby Santa Elena. The entrance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is just a ten minute walk from our house. But, of course, the walk could take much longer if you're looking at wildlife or plants! If you’d like a home-cooked Costa Rican meal, we can arrange to have a talented local cook come before you arrive (or during your stay) and prepare one. She can also deliver groceries upon request. If you're interested in hiring a private naturalist guide or taking a tour, please be in touch with us and we can make arrangements. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27476400/27476310/e63d82fb.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 ### Property is also known as Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat House Monteverde Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat House Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat Monteverde Naturalist's Cloud Forest Ret Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat Monteverde Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Monteverde, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. The Bat Jungle and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C10.30110%2C-84.79860&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LqQM5kjG9bWvwlcbJHJZmLar-yY=) Monteverde, Puntarenas ### What's nearby - ![Rain forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611637/7f866396-a975-47d3-8c9b-3f2b240926e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve 5 min walk \- 0.5 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 26 min drive \- 3.6 km - Friends Meeting House 21 min drive \- 1.5 km - Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos 21 min drive \- 1.5 km - Curi-Cancha Reserve 23 min drive \- 2.2 km ### Getting around - Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) 157 min drive ### Restaurants - Cafe Colibrí 8 min walk - Restaurante Sabor Tico 8 min drive - Las Riendas Restaurant 6 min drive - Laggus 9 min drive - The Green 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat? ### Where is Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat 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 155 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista Jan 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had an amazing stay at the Naturalist house! The property is very cozy, and we often used the wood fireplace on those cool Monteverde evenings. There are large picture windows in every room, perfectly framing the beautiful views. We would definitely return and stay again! ##### Krista Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hunter P. Dec 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay in monteverde Highly recommend this property in Monteverde. It is located at the top of the mountain in the cloud forest. The host was excellent and arranged a tour for us. The views are stunning and the privacy is unmatched. Would stay again in a heart beat ##### Hunter P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria M. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! The house was bigger and nicer than I expected. The view is incredible! So fun spotting coatimundis and hummingbirds even from inside the house through the big windows all around. Raul was the most helpful and friendly host - he even pulled our car out of a ditch! Lillian's dinner was from heaven - perfect meal for our family after arriving from a long day of travel. Thank you for such a nice time in Monteverde! ##### Maria M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maggie C. Feb 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot - great stay Absolutely beautiful spot. We loved our stay and highly recommend this cabin. Everything is in great condition and very clean. The only thing for guests to be aware of is that check-in requires meeting the property manager at the property a pre-arranged time (rather than self-check-in). ##### Maggie C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dhruvish S. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Natural Getaway This house nestled as close as possible to the Monteverde Cloud Forest is nothing short of a wildlife paradise. In the morning, you can hear the calls of toucans, motmots, and howler monkeys. At least six species of hummingbirds visited our feeders every day, and coatis and agoutis were a common sight. The scenic view of the trees and ocean from the second floor deck was amazing. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants an authentic Costa Rican experience. ##### Dhruvish S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xin L. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A nice cozy home at a good location The house is old but kept clean and cozy. It is at a high position on the mountain with a good view of the forest and the ocean. We waked up morning with birds' song and the hummingbirds are not afraid of human at all. The meal prepared by Lilliana is very tasty. Our family enjoyed our stay of 2 nights. ##### Xin L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful and peaceful location with a view of the ocean. The hummingbirds were loudly waiting for food within minutes of us walking in and they did not disappoint-a never ending show. Raul is a wonderful host and Raul Jr is a fantastic naturalist guide. So much to do and see, we wish we could have stayed longer! ##### Judy Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taran N. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise The spot was completely magical. Our only negative was that we didn’t stay long enough. Incredibly peaceful and beautiful with outrageous sunset views and very easy walks to Monteverde park. A true dream. ##### Taran N. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary G. Dec 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful mountainside location I wish we had booked a longer stay here! The views were so wonderful we were reluctant to go anywhere else. We spent hours on the upstairs deck watching the hummingbirds (9 or 10 different species that we were able to identify) and staring out at the Gulf of Nicoya. The house was exactly as advertised and we were very happy to be able to do laundry. We had dinner waiting for us upon our arrival and tons of leftovers - enough for a couple more meals per person. This was a perfect midway stop during our Costa Rica vacation! ##### Mary G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa Z. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Monteverde Stay The house sits on a beautiful land - lush green, peaceful, with lots of animals. The hummingbird feeder provided by the owners is a high hit. Within minutes of hanging the feeder up, we saw more than twenty kind of hummingbirds! The house is only 10 min walk from the monteverde cloud forest biological preserve, which makes it convenient to visit the preserve.We also went on a night tour with a tour guide the owner recommended. The tour was very informative, and it was fun looking for animals together with our guide. Laurie, the owner, is extremely responsive and helpful. Thank you, Laurie, for sharing your beautiful home with us! ##### Theresa Z. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colby D. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful immersion into nature The four of us (kids 9 and 11) had a wonderful stay at this home in Monteverde. Laurie the host was so helpful with information in advance, and Raul was on site to help us settle in and coordinate with our guides and other activities. Lillian made us an incredible dinner that we enjoyed all week. We enjoyed a guided tour of the nearby park and a night hike with Marvin. The house was clean with wonderful wildlife all around and had everything we needed to enjoy our time in the rain forest. We loved it- thanks to all! ##### Colby D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom M. Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A private extension of the nature preserve Wonderful home next to the park. Huge property with very well maintained trails, it’s functionally part of the nature preserve. Highly recommend Raul Jr’s night tour if he’s available, it was outstanding. Incredible to stay so close to the cloud forrest entrance. We saw many birds from the porch, can see the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Long term ecology conscious owner, warm and joyful local support folks. Can’t recommend enough, the perfect way to experience the cloud forrest. ##### Tom M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B., Springfield Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful October stay We stayed for six nights in this very nice home. Comfortable beds. Very quite nights to sleep. An excellent meal was prepared for us upon arrival and feed us for four nights. Lillian is a superb chef. Trails into very nice forest around house. Ten species of hummingbirds were regular at feeders. We recorded 76 species of birds around the grounds. Will certainly make plans to return. Recommended. ##### David B. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen S. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice We loved this house and the surrounding property. The trail on the property was fun to hike. The hummingbirds were absolutely amazing! Monteverde is a super place to hike with Howler, Spider, Capuchin monkeys, Coatis, and many beautiful birds. We even saw the elusive Resplendent Quetzal! My only complaint is the terrible roads so full of potholes. A bit scary to drive and caused us some carsickness. Otherwise loved the isolation and new habitat. Thank you! ##### Kristen S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. Jun 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highlight of trip to Costa Rica We loved staying here! Raul was amazing to work with and he was so great to help us set up a night hike with his son (which was amazing) and helped us figure out transportation there. He was great and showed us plants around the property. We also loved the dinner made by Lillian! It was delicious and fed us for 2 nights. So wonderful to have food waiting after a long day of travel. Totally recommend this place. It was a little far from the town if you don’t have transportation but many of the places are hard to walk to if you want an awesome location with a view that can’t be beat! Sitting on the porch watching hummingbirds even when it was pouring rain was an incredible experience ##### Amy S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita K. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property, wishing we stayed longer..... We had an incredible stay at this cozy and well-equipped cabin! The surroundings are absolutely stunning, and Raul was an amazing host. He went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable—he was very flexible with our changing arrival time and even waited for us late at night as we encountered some challenges with the rental car. He also helped set up a fantastic night hike with his son and showed us the unique plants around the property. His attention to detail and kindness truly stood out.A special thank you to Lillian for the delicious dinner that awaited us after a long day of travel—it was so comforting and even lasted for two nights. We absolutely loved being away from the crowds, enjoying the peace and quiet of this stunning location. Sitting on the porch, watching hummingbirds dance through the rain, was pure magic. This place is a true gem, and we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and peaceful retreat. Thank you, Raul, for everything! ##### Anita K. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny M. Jan 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay in Monte Verde We loved our stay at the cabin on the mountain! Spacious and comfortable and located in a quiet, serene setting just a short walk to the Reserve and Cafe Colibri. We loved the cozy window seats to relax and peruse the many books on nature and look at our pictures from the day of exploring. We enjoyed our time exploring the trail behind the house, and sitting on the balcony, sipping wine and watching gorgeous hummingbirds come to the feeders. Raul was so kind and helpful and he was always quick to reply if I had a question. He arranged a wonderful night tour with his son and even let us follow him to the site so we wouldn't have trouble finding it. Lillian prepared several delicious meals for us that lasted us for a few nights nights. We stayed for four nights but would have loved to stay longer as there is so much to do in Monte Verde! ##### Jenny M. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy C. Jan 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountaintop magic Two special people make for a unique experience. Raul Ramirez, the property manager, arranged for a guide in the Cloud Forest who was excellent, and called taxis that could manage the steep driveway and understand some English. Lillian, the cook and housekeeper, had the place looking spotless and provided dinner in huge proportions that fed us well for two meals. She kindly brought breakfast supplies as well. There's a personal touch with a binder that provides the owner's story and a guide to the house, and a guest book with lots of thank yous. Children's drawings are especially appreciated. Just as advertised, it's an easy walk from the house to the entrance to the Cloud Forest Preserve. ##### Betsy C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wilkie Jan 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice quiet secluded house a short walk away from the entrance to the Cloud Forest Preserve. However, there is a fairly steep and long driveway to negotiate. There are animals and birds that frequent the property, and there is a nice walk through a trail on the property itself. Just be aware, this is a comfortable but rustic house- no TV, but decent wifi (suggestion to Laurie: replace the router with one or two eeros. Shower head also should be replaced.). Pre-arrival communication with the owner was great, as was the check-in with Raul, the property manager. A short drive to the restaurants and shops at Monteverde and Santa Elena. Take advantage of the opportunity to have Lillian cook a meal for you. ##### Wilkie Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari H. May 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cloud Forest Cabin - A must! Perfect cabin situated above the trees of the cloud forest! We were juat amazed by the view of this place! They had everything we needed to stay comfortably. Very nice sitting area on the second floor where you can feed the hummingbirds and watch other wildlife. We had tons of hummingbirds in the day and bats flying around at night, super cool! Toucanets and Motmots where also a common sighting. Thank you Raul for tracking down a whole Gunabana fruit for us while we were there! The property is very close to the Monteverde cloud forest reserve. You could walk to it but is a little uphill from the property. We decided to just park at the official parking spot a little ways down the road and it worked out good for us. Its also a short ride/drive to downtown Monteverde with everything you need. Definitely a special place amd so glad to have stayed here. ##### Kari H. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle Y. Feb 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded Cloud Forest Hummingbird Retreat This is a simple and beautiful place where we enjoyed spending a lot of our time at the property. The nature trail, the hummingbirds, the views, the other wildlife and the peace made each day a wonder.In the yard we saw 9 different species of hummingbirds, coatis, white-faced monkeys and other birds and butterflies. We especially liked having Lillian's food waiting for us each day so we didn't have to figure out where to eat! She prepared olla de carne, veggies, tortillas, guac, the best pico ever, rice and more. Raul was wonderful and welcoming. We had a night tour already planned, but I would have preferred to do one at the property with Raul Jr. because there is so much we didn't see on our own! A few things to note are how remote this place actually is and how daunting the drive is (but all the roads in MV are not good) and also the house has zero curtains or shades, so the views are wonderful, but it's impossible to keep the light out. It was also chilly in January-- we used the wood burning stove and could've used slippers (the floors are gorgeous, but cold and slippery). This place won't be for everyone, but it was perfect for us! After 3 weeks touring Costa Rica, this was our favorite place where we felt the most authentic experience of our trip. ##### Michelle Y. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan M. Sep 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! We were delighted to find that this property was so close to the preserve. It was easily the highest house on the hill, and afforded spectacular views, as well as lush vegetation that was just as impressive as the nearby a reserve. In fact, we had better luck seeing birds and wildlife on this property versus the preserve. We were glad we had four-wheel-drive to get up the driveway, since it was rainy that week. The property manager Raul was responsive and helpful and we hired Lilian (housekeeper) to make some amazing meals. The hummingbird feeders were a big highlight for all of us - we couldn’t believe the variety of birds that visited. The kids also loved seeing coatis and agoutis wander by. We were cozy, comfortable and very pleased with the house. Given our family size we wished there was more that just the one bathroom, but we made it work. We would come back again without hesitation. 5/5 stars! ##### Evan M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda N. Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I love this place. My group of 4 had a wonderful five-night stay. The location is perfect for access to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and to Curi-Cancha. We enjoyed the trails on the property, taking hikes in the day and at night. We spent hours daily, especially in the evenings, on the upper deck, for the beautiful scenery and for the many hummingbirds. This truly is a perfect place for a naturalist, and has the warmth of a home that has been loved. If you are a reader, like I am, this place is perfect, with a couple of comfy nooks, plus the deck. I quite enjoyed the bookshelf full of naturalist books about the flora and fauna of the are. Beds were comfortable. The shower gets nice and hot. It had all we could need, and the kitchen was well-stocked with equipment, making it very easy for us to cook. Lillian’s cooked for us a couple of nights, and her food was delicious, especially the tres leches cake. Raul was so helpful for checking us in and answering questions. We took one night hike with Raul’s son, who was an excellent guide. I highly recommend this home to anyone who wants a comfortable stay, in a lush and peaceful place. ##### Amanda N. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon D. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Was very relaxing ##### Gordon D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location and View. 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