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Birders' Paradise: Modern Family Retreat in Central Monteverde, w a Nice Balcony

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Terrace/Balcony
Living room, dining bar, entrance to main bedroom
Kitchen
kitchen and access to deck
kitchen and access to second bedroom and bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Puntarenas Province
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪254 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Birders' Paradise: Modern Family Retreat in Central Monteverde, w a Nice Balcony

Discover Monteverde's Heart: A Serene Retreat with Wildlife Views

Welcome to our second-story eco-apartment in central Monteverde—the perfect home base for birders, nature lovers, couples, and families alike. Our property is tucked among native trees and flowering plants designed to attract birds and wildlife, while being just steps from Monteverde's top reserves, shops, and restaurants.

Wake up to birdsong and enjoy your morning coffee from the balcony, where you may spot toucans, monkeys, and even coatis passing by. Unwind after a day of hiking with a sunset view over the canopy.

What You’ll Love:

✔ Comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with a queen bed and full bed
✔ Second-story unit with a private balcony offering garden and sky views
✔ Fully equipped kitchen and hot water on demand
✔ High-speed 100 Mbps fiber-optic WiFi—great for remote work or streaming
✔ Ideal for couples or small families
✔ Dedicated parking and easy access (no 4x4 required)

Incredible Location:

✔ 3 km from Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (8-minute drive)
✔ 3 km from Santa Elena town center
✔ Walkable to Curicancha and Bajo del Tigre (Children’s Eternal Rainforest) – both just 0.5 km away
✔ Across the street from Monteverde Coffee Coop, CASEM artisan shop, La Cuchara de la Abuela, and Stella’s Bakery

Eco-Friendly Commitment:

✔ Native trees and flowering plants planted throughout the property to attract local wildlife
✔ On-site coffee field growing Monteverde coffee
✔ Composting and recycling provided
✔ Donation made from each stay to support local conservation efforts via CORCLIMA

Other Notes:

You may spot insects during your stay—a normal part of life near the forest. They're harmless and support the food web.

We offer a clean, sanitized space between each reservation.

We’re happy to help with local recommendations or let you enjoy a self-guided stay—your choice!

Make your Monteverde memories here—where nature, comfort, and community meet.

Property manager

Jorge Torres

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be under adult supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Monteverde Orchid Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Monteverde, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birders' Paradise: Modern Family Retreat in Central Monteverde, w a Nice Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birders' Paradise: Modern Family Retreat in Central Monteverde, w a Nice Balcony?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birders' Paradise: Modern Family Retreat in Central Monteverde, w a Nice Balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birders' Paradise: Modern Family Retreat in Central Monteverde, w a Nice Balcony located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bat Jungle and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and Curi-Cancha Reserve are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Treena G.

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

Great Place

Locations was wonderful. Cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius B.

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

Great local place to stay in Monteverde

Nice and convenient place to stay with a family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Great 3 days

Jorge and Miriam were very responsive , and we enjoyed our time there . We had a few visits from spider monkeys in the trees nearby . The trees also provided enough shade to keep the house from getting too hot and didn’t need AC. Thanks !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Apt. Living in Monteverde

We were in the modfle apt of 3. Can hear footsteps of residence above. Furniture is tacky. No comfortable sitting. Near a good restaurant-Stella.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

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

Beautiful setting

It was the “wet” season and thunderstorms occurred most afternoons. It was delightful to sit on the balcony and play games and watch the storms. Easy access to restaurants in town and other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Great place for adventures in Monteverde

We had a great time in this apartment. It is a 2 minute walk to Stella's and a local artist market. It was a short drive into Santa Elena and also the Biological Reserve. It was a great base for our adventures around Monteverde.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T., Tempe, USA

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

Nice Property and Location

We enjoyed being a short drive away for La Fortuna and being in the quiet of the countryside. Views we outstanding! The house was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dario G.

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

Great stay in Monteverde

We had a very nice stay in this property. Just two minute walk to Stella’s which had excellent food. Place was clean and comfortable. It’s very dark there at night so do take flashlights. There is a magnificent tree in the back where you can see birds on a daily basis.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Checking out the Cloud Forest

This was a good location, central to the areas we wanted to visit. Lots of birds and other wildlife seen from the deck. Groceries and restaurants close by. The roads are not for beginners.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Birdwatching extraordinaire!

What a great spot for birding! We saw so many right off the balcony. We also saw capuchins, squirrels, and a coati. The apartment was clean and just as advertised. Wonderful spot, close to Monteverde, Curi Cancha, and Santa Elena. Hoping to return in another year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Comfortable Condo

Appreciated the two bedrooms in the beautiful view. Feel secluded yet and easy walking distance to a Stellas Bakery and little grocery store named Whole Foods, but not associated with the American chain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah w.

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

Wonderful home base for cloud forest adventures

Jorge was very welcoming and we loved staying here. We were able to walk to monteverde reserva from the apartment, and could walk to get breakfast and lunch at the various places in monteverde. Easy access to buses as well. We saw a toucan from the balcony our first morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Great rainforest location

This property was as advertised. The owners were very helpful and available. Cute, comfortable apartment with a great deck for birding. The grounds were a bit wild but it suited the environment. Walking distance to a little grocery store and restaurants. The forest reserve which was accessible by trails from the property was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

B D.

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

Great Monteverde Location

We loved the location. Stella's is fantastic for breakfast and the coop is great for a quick lunch and souvenir shopping, both a short walk down the hill from the property. The short road to the property is small and easy to miss, but is right next to Stella's. The cloud forest preserve is a short drive away, though there are other reserves very close to the location plus a waterfall. The property itself was nice, and we loved being able to open the large windows in the morning before heading out. The only downside is that we didn't stay longer to enjoy the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

irene v., surrey

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

Monkeying around in Monteverde

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was clean and we enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the birds and monkeys in the tree. The only down time was that we had the middle condo and the noise from the upper unit was very annoying at times.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W., Maple Valley

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

Surrounded by Green

My family of four had a great stay here. The bedrooms were comfortable, the kitchen worked out great, and we loved being surrounded by all the trees and nature. Location was close to many parks, restaurants, and a small market. It was nice having the washer and dryer, especially after a downpour. The shower was a little tricky but we managed. Loved just hanging out on the deck, listening to nature and watching the sky. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Incredible Nature Retreat, Great for Telework

I had an amazing 5 night stay with Jorge and Myriam and could not be happier. There is a dedicated parking spot behind the gated entrance, and a pedestrian entrance if you are traveling without a car. I was able to telecommute and video conference easily, and you are walking distance to two cafes and coffee zhops. The fig tree is always full of birds, including visits from toucans, toucanets, and many more. There were also monkey visitors 3 days in a row and agoutis in the yard. I arrives late the first night due to a flight delay, but Jorge ensured I was able to find the place safely and gave incredible recommendations for nature activites in the area. The unit is on the second floor, giving a privileged view of the area and the tree line, and is accessible via a ramp with just one step, making it easy to bring in your things. The kitchen and unit is well equipped, and I could not have asked for anything more to make my stay feel like home. Cannot wait to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Ogden UT, USA

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

Cloud Forest Retreat

The location is perfect for visiting the nearby Reserves, and convenient to a couple of nice restaurants and a small grocery store. The temperature is perfect, and even refreshingly cool when it mists. And that was an experience...bright, direct sun with microscopic mist blowing through! As advertised, the apartment is compact with one bathroom, so you need to be comfortable with your traveling companions. Additionally, as noted in other reviews, this is the middle unit and you can definitely hear the upstairs neighbors walk and if there's children, its noticible. Bottom line, this is an inexpensive rental with basic amenities in a great location. If you enter with those expectations its a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

An amazing location!

Great location for visiting Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (get there as early as you can... we stayed all day). We also loved walking the property this apartment is on and nearby Crandell Memorial Reserve. Sitting on the balcony was a treat in itself! We saw many Emerald Toucanets, a wood rail, a gorgeous Toucan, Turquoise-browed motmots, chachalacas, and so many others as well. Plus the monkeys! Walking in the Crandell Reserve, we saw Agouti and countless incredible birds. It's a treasure of a location. The shower and shower door need a bit of work, but we managed, and I was grateful to have a washer/dryer as this was the last stage of our time in Costa Rica. It was a bit warm, and would loved to have been able to shade from the sun at the kitchen window - because it made the apartment so warm. But once the sun dropped, it cooled off nicely. Hosts were sweet and helpful as could be. This place gets all the stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah T.

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

Tranquil retreat in Monteverde

Property is as described, 2 bedroom 1 bath tucked away on the outskirts of Monteverde. Check in was easy, great communication. Far enough from town that it is very quiet, two cafes minutes walk from the front door. Quick drive to most of the area attractions. Easy walk up to several restaurants. Things to note, nothing bad just things to plan for : if you are not staying a week you are asked to limit to one load of laundry and purchase your own soap. Good to know if you are planning on hiking and zip lining as you will need to plan for muddy clothes. There are no screens on the windows or screen doors, leaving them open does let in the breeze but the mosquitos as well. (duh, but just be aware. they were pesky fellas even in December)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy K.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna S.

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

Lovely location and a great host

Jorge is amazing and had some great recommdations for us which suited us perfectly. Communication and check in was more than smooth, the location is really good (three choices for great coffee right opposite for a reward after a long hike). The house itself could do with some touch ups, but as I said, it's cozy and good value for what you're paying 🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Monteverde cuteness

The apartment was as described mostly. The place was very clean and equipped with everything you will need. The view from the main bedroom beautiful. Communication from the host and directions excellent. The apartment was the middle level of three apartments and I found it to be quite noisy from above. Just could hear the moving around etc. if you sleep light and think this could be an issue it’s worth knowing in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

A wonderful place to stay in Monteverde!

This is a lovely place with a beautiful private terrace. Jorge, the host, is kind, informative, and available. We saw a toucan fly by from the terrace as we sipped our morning coffee and ate banana bread (both provided by our host).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jorge Torres

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I am native to Monteverde and have lived most of my life in the area. I am a Naturalist guide (inquire about tours), biologist who has worked extensively in education/conservation. My wife is originally from Morocco, speaks 4 languages (English, French, Spanish, Luxembourguish) works in bringing solar to nonprofits and public health. We have a young boy that keeps us busy and happy.

We love to hear about where our guests come from and what brings them here. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us.

Why they chose this property

When you stay with us, you are helping support a local family with deep ties to the community. We take great care to keep our place clean and hope our guests are comfortable in the time they spend indoors. The apartment has two separate bedrooms, both with full beds. The bathroom offers hot water shower, low-flow toilet, and washer and dryer unit. There is a great deck right off the kitchen with nice view towards Monteverde central. Be prepared to spot some birds and occasional monkeys.

What makes this property unique

Monteverde has a great grass field where locals like to hang out in the afternoons (weather permitting). Plus you can't beat dining at Tramontis, or Cabure, enjoy the Bat jungle and chocolate tour, join a coffee tour, or visit CASEM (women's coop). Plus the best bakeries in town (Zuccaros and Stellas) are right here. Tour companies will pick you up in front of the coffee house. We are happy to help you book tours and guide you to some of the best Monteverde has to offer. We will be as hands-on as you like or simply give you the keys and see you as you check out.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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