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Forest Garden House - Private Garden Retreat Surrounded by Nature

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A room with wooden walls, large windows, and a central wooden sculpture.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a window overlooking greenery.
A wooden-paneled room with a dining table, chairs, and a chandelier.
A wooden interior with a bookshelf, seating area, and windows.
A wooden-paneled room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Curi-Cancha Reserve
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • Place, Friends Meeting House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪162 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Forest Garden House - Private Garden Retreat Surrounded by Nature

Recently renovated, the house has three rooms each with a Queen bed, which share a full bathroom with solar heated (electricity backed up) hot water. Also a spacious kitchen, a small dinning area, living room with cable TV and internet, washer/dryer and a gazebo.
Renovations include new beds and mattresses, new hot water system, new dinning and living room furniture, gazebo with outdoor furniture and a dehumidifier.
It is surrounded by forests, a banana patch, fruit trees and green areas in an area known for its peace and purity.
located only two kilometers (1.3 miles) from the world renown Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and four kilometers (2.5 miles) from Santa Elena. It is within walking distance of several restaurants, coffee shops, a small supermarket, the Friends (Quakers) Meeting House, and the famous Monteverde Cheese Factory.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Property # 674305vb
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. The Bat Jungle and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Monteverde, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Friends Meeting House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Bat Jungle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Sapo Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raíces Restaurante - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Garden House, a Place to Enjoy Nature! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forest Garden House, a Place to Enjoy Nature!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest Garden House, a Place to Enjoy Nature!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest Garden House, a Place to Enjoy Nature!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Forest Garden House, a Place to Enjoy Nature! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Friends Meeting House and Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos. Curi-Cancha Reserve and The Bat Jungle 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. 55 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and enjoyed how close it was to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review Chris and family! 😊🌿 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the convenient location. 🏡✨ It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 💚 Greetings, Daniela 🌸
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniela was an amazing host and help us setup our tours! The house was great and was better than expected. The wood work throughout the house is even better in person. We had everything we needed for cooking also. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were soft!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
Hello Tyler! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 It was truly a pleasure hosting you and helping you plan your adventures in Monteverde. We're so happy to hear that you loved the house, especially the wood craftsmanship, and that it exceeded your expectations. It also means a lot to know you found everything you needed and enjoyed a comfortable stay. We'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again! 🌿🏡
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Convenient location for Cloud Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great 5-day stay at this house. It’s in a wonderful location. The house has a lot of space, and several amenities (parking, outdoor space, fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer). The shower was amazing— hot and great water pressure, which can be rare in this area. Daniela was a kind and helpful host. She quickly responded when i accidentally set off the security alarm (twice!). We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Elisabeth! 😊🌿 We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your 5-day stay, the space, amenities, and the great location. 🏡✨ I’m glad I could help, and no worries at all about the alarm! 😊 It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back to Monteverde anytime. 💚🌿 Greetings, Daniela 🌸
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was lovey. The host had banana bread for us. It was a lovey house.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your sweet review 💛 We’re so happy you enjoyed the house and the homemade banana bread 🍌✨ It’s always our goal to make our guests feel welcomed and comfortable from the moment they arrive. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! 🌿🌅 Greetings, Daniela!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful handcrafted wooden home and furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Monteverde Short Stay

Had a nice stay. Spent 2 nights. Location was great, very close to Monteverede Cloud Forest reserve. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Uvita cabin

Loved the cabin and the location. Super comfy mattresses, outdoor shower, well stocked kitchen. Great neighborhood too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Thanks Bernice for such a nice comment. We are really happy that we had you in our house. You are more than welcome for when ever you want to come back. Greetings, Daniela. ❤❤
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded and convenient.

Grrat location minutes away from the reserves and restaurants. The property is charming surrounded by nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Thanks Anatoly for such a pretty comment to our house. Hope to have you back in our house. Greetings, Daniela. ♥♥♥
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bungalow in the woods

Very accurate description and host was very responsive to our questions. Perfect location, comfortable beds, and freshly made banana bread when walking through the door!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
Thank you very much April for this very nice comment about our FOREST GARDEN house. I am very happy to know that you had a great time, you are welcome whenever you want to return. Greetings, Daniela.❤❤
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family visit to Monteverde

Clean and simple cabin very close to the Monteverde Reserve. We enjoyed sitting in the hammocks watching the birds and critters on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Thanks Linda for such a beautiful comment for our house. You are more than welcome for when you want to come back to Monteverde. Greetings, Daniela. ♥♥♥
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway

The house was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed the garden and sitting under the gazebo in the morning and evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for choosing our house as part of your trip. You are more then welcome for when you want to come back. See you. ❤
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Great location and beautiful wooden property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
thanks for a great comment ❤ Greetings Daniela :D.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect reguge from which to explore Monteverde!

My partner and our two kids plus a friend amd their kid stayed here for two nights (I wish it could have been longer!) while we explored Monteverde. Everything about the reservation and stay were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monte Verde exploring

The property was very neat and well kept. Other than not liking the coffee that they so generously provided and the pans being well used it was great. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2025
Thanks Dear Kelsey for your pretty comment. 💗💗 For our future guests, we have already changed the pan for a new one and as for the coffee, it is the one we provide to the house free of charge, as well as the salt, sugar, oil, tea bags and that is why I want to clarify that it is a matter of taste according to each guest. You are more than welcome to come back whenever you want too. Greetings, Daniela. 💗💗
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great privâtes house in Monteverde

The house is very confortable and very private. The big living room was well appreciate by our family and also the beautiful dining table.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at this unique house in monteverde. We really enjoyed sitting out in the hammocks listening to the birds sing and watching for agouti. I would definitely stay again if I am lucky enough to visit monteverde again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monteverde stay

The house was very clean and comfortable. The host was very responsive and assisted us navigating the area and services. The washer and dryer were a plus. There were plenty of bathroom and kitchen supplies. The house was in a convenient location and we felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great private and peaceful location

We enjoyed staying at this quiet, peaceful location in the forest. The kitchen was well stocked and it was so helpful to have a washer and dryer. It’s a quick drive to Monteverde reserve and easy walk to cafe Stellas and other local shopping and coffee shop. I especially enjoyed time in the outside hammocks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you for the nice comment Melissa :D. We hope to receive you again when you return to Costa Rica. Lovely family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First visit to Costa Rica

Nice house with privacy & security. Very accommodating and had everything we needed. Host was excellent to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks Laura for a pretty comment. :D You are more then welcome for when you want to come back. Greetings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from host. This lovely cottage in the forest was quiet and peaceful. Very spacious and clean. Forest animals and lots of nice birds are entertaining. This is a family friendly facility. Very close to Monteverde Reserve & Curi-Cancha Reserve and other excellent places for hiking in the forest and seeing wildlife. It is adjacent to the Friends school and with in walking distance of famous Stella's bakery and cafe and the cheese factory. Everything was in good condition. Interesting use of beautiful tropical woods. A vehicle is recommended / 4x4 not necessary in the dry season. Supermarkets in Santa Elena, 10 minutes away well stocked . Wifi reliable and fast.
Coati compost recycling committee.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed and wonderful review! 😊🌿 We’re so happy you enjoyed the peaceful forest setting, the wildlife, and the unique details of the home. 🐦🐒🏡 It’s great to hear that the location was convenient for exploring Monteverde and that everything made your stay comfortable. ✨ Thank you for your kind words about the communication. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime! 💚🌿 Greetings, Daniela 🌸
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious house on lovely property

This house is located just past town within walking distance to a handful of restaurants. It is very spacious and the property is also large, so it feels very private. The property manager was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you Ann for such a nice comment, you are more then welcome for when you want to come back :D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very private, beautiful location close to beautiful Monteverde!

We loved the cabin and the grounds! The home is cozy and well equipped with beautiful woodworking. It was wonderful to climb under some blankets in the cool weather of the zone and feel like you are right at home. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thank you very much Kelly for the nice comments. Hope to have your visit to our house for when you come back next time, Greetings :D
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described. A lot of wildlife around the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thank you, Philippe! We’re happy to hear the house met your expectations and that you enjoyed the wildlife — it’s one of our favorite parts of this place too! 🐦🌿 You're welcome back anytime. Best regards, Daniela & the team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed in five places during our trip and this was our favorite. Upon our arrival we were greeted by the kind host and carrot bread. The home itself was beautiful, clean and well stocked. The home is surrounded by beautiful trees and each morning we saw toucans in them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Daniela

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We are a local family descended from the Quakers and the locals who came to colonize the area more than 60 years ago. We have had the opportunity to travel and hope that now we can help travelers enjoy and get the most out of their time in Monteverde.
Pura Vida.

Why they chose this property

The property has been in my family ever since the Quakers moved to the area. We are fortunate to own a place located in such a beautiful area.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful and private but close enough to the activities and restaurants to be able to enjoy them..

Languages:

English, Spanish

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