Our stay at Camino Verde was great! The place was perfectly located in Santa Elena, close to restaurants and very easy to get to Monteverde Cloud Reserve and other sights. Everyone at Camino Verde was very friendly and helpful! Jose helped us arrange transportation as well as a tour of a coffee plantation. The breakfast was delicious, and the view from the terrace was gorgeous! If we are lucky enough to return to Monteverde, we would definitely stay here again!

If you value art, you'll appreciate all of the artistry that went into creating this beautiful place. The room was great and the open lounge was amazing (pretty views from the deck with alcoholic drink options, and free coffee/tea throughout the day). Also, breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit and large portions. Lastly, Andres, Jose, and Erney were all very helpful in suggesting and coordinating tours that fit with our interests. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you guys!

El lugar es más que agradable, la vista, ubicacion, las atenciones del personal y en sí todo es excelente. Las habitaciones estan bonitas, limpias y relajantes. Me senti como en casa. Tuve la oportunidad de hacer 3 tours alrededor, el servicio va por ti y te regresan a tu lugar de hospedaje. Los anfitriones muy amables me ayudaron a agendar el tour nocturno a último momento y me encantó. Ya que el lugar es centrico puedes conseguir comida en las tiendas de alrededor incluso el bus que me llevó de nuevo a San Jose. Monteverde un lugar mágico sin duda volveré pronto.

Jesse and I loved staying at Camino Verde. Our room was noticeably remodeled and had an amazing small private balcony overlooking Monteverde. The location was perfect, 5 min walk to downtown Santa Elena. Breakfast was delicious and also had an amazing deck with the same beautiful view. Andres was helpful from beginning to end. Highly recommend.

El alojamiento fue muy bueno, incluso nos ofreció una habitación mejor por el mismo precio. Siempre estuvieron disponibles y de buen ánimo =)

Great place with fantastic tours! Comfy and welcoming!

Andres and Mariela were absolutely amazing! They were incredible hosts who took care of every step of our trip in Moneteverde! It was our favorite part of our trip to Costa Rica and that is in no small part due to their incredible hospitality and accommodating nature!

Excelente lugar

There are no addresses in Costa Rica, so make sure you print out the information he sends you. He was very helpful in helping us find the spot, and a really chill guy. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks so much!

Volcano View is very comfortable and convenient for visiting all of the surrounding attractions in Arenal. Amazing views of the volcano from the balcony. Mauricio was very helpful and easy to communicate with throughout our stay.

Very nice place ! Clean and comfortable, it's close to everything. My boyfriend and I stayed there 4 nights and only have positive comments about the place and Mauricio :)

Nice and clean apartment. Close to town but still a bit outside

Mauricio was very accessible the entire time through airbnb messaging. Our flight was delayed and unfortunately didn't end up getting to la fortuna till after 3am and got a little lost. We called Mauricio and he came and found us and escorted us to the rental immediately. Fantastic host, very nice, super available to help, and apartment was very very clean.

Muchísimas gracias, el lugar es perfecto, con mejor vista que cualquier hotel y Mau súper atento a lo que necesitáramos. Si desea un lugar privado, poder cocinar lo que le gusta y tener la mejor vista, este es el lugar.

Excellent apartment in a great location.

Very nice apartment. Clean, nicely furnished, and with a beautiful view. Highly recommended.

Ficamos impressionados com o lugar. Além da excelente localização, muito confortável. Pena que só passamos apenas uma noite. Gostaria de voltar :)

Excelente lugar, muy buena ubicación y servicio

The best air Bnb in the area of la fortuna. The little cabin has everything; AC, Fan, cookware, refrigerator, coffee, etc. Great location as well. Close to supermarkets and night life. 20 mins from la fortuna waterfall! Highly recommend!

Son simeplemente ASOMBROSOS!!!! Los mejores anfitriones que he tenido, extendi con ellos, porque son maravillosos, el lugar impecable, tienen absolutamente todo! Desde una simple cuchara hasta ollas, tostadores, la ubicación es maravilloso, lugar super tranquilo y seguro, y a sólo 5 minutos del centro caminado. Y el trato FABULOSO, te ayudan en todo, son super serviciales. Hizo mi estancia en la fortuna, la mejor!!

Both Wilson and his wife were extremely kind and helpful hosts! They spared no effort to make sure I had everything I needed and that I had a good time, even arranging excursions and making recommendations for me. They always responded to my messages and questions right away. Even though my Spanish wasn't very good, they were very patient and understanding, and always made sure I understood. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Larger than most hotel rooms and with a full kitchen, it was a great value! Downtown is just a 5 minute walk away, with lots of shops and restaurants readily available. I would definitely stay here again in the future and highly recommend booking with Wilson. :-)

This little apartment is perfect. Extremely clean and convenient, the host has put so much thought into making the stay as comfortable as possible. We felt very spoiled after staying there for two days :)

Out of a ten day trip to Costa Rica, Wilson's apartment was by far the best that we stayed in. Clean, no bugs, right in downtown Fortuna, and A/C.

Muy buena ubicación. A dos calles del centro de la fortuna. Wilson y su esposa son increiblemente amables y la habitacion esta excelente.

Our first proper stop in Costa Rica, and a very good one it was. Its an adventure getting there- but a very good one, and the directions were spot on. The place is great- a corral in the jungle, with lovely hot spring pools. The tree house was really good- high up, you could look over the whole area. A little small for 4, but it was fine for the short while we were there. Kathy and Bernie were helpful, friendly, and pleasant- good hosts. Its nice that the springs are open to the public- feels nice to be staying in a place where (mainly local) people come to relax and soak! It was quite cold and damp when we were there, so it might be worth preparing for that- and getting a few more blankets!

The treehouse at Bio Thermales was amazing. My Dad and I only stayed for one night but Johan made our stay very easy. He welcomed us like a friend and made sure all of our questions were answered. The property is beautiful. A bit of an adventure to arrive but worth the drive. We loved the water slides and the hike was a good way to start the morning!

Great tree house in a perfect location. In the evening you have the complete hot pools for your own. Great experience to enjoy these hot pools at night. Any time again

Kathy & Bernie have been great hosts. They are helpful and kind and they explain and help you in anything you may need. Moreover, the tree house is amazing, comfortable, cozy, tidy and very clean. It's been one of the best places we've ever stayed in and one of the best experiences in our trip to Costa Rica.

WOW, what an amazing place! Add Biothermales to your bucket list. I wish we had stayed longer! The hosts designed the Biosphere in Arizona - no wonder this place is so cool! From the magnificent pools with natural rock to the great trails to the amazing tree houses & bungalows, this entire facility was a labor of love. Kathy is amazing at sending over information about how to get there, as well as helpful information about food, local activities, what to pack, tips on renting a car (honestly the hardest part of staying in CR and the most expensive!), etc. We stayed at 4 different places in CR and Kathy was the most informative and responsive of all of the hosts. We rented a car from Vamos because we had a coupon for a free GPS and it was about $400 cheaper than Adobe (but Adobe would have probably been "safer" since there are more locations & they have newer cars). Thank goodness - the GPS had Biothemales as a location so we had *no* problem finding the place. There are also a lot of signs for Biothemales on the dirt road, but definitely get there before sundown (around 5:30 pm) and try to stop at Su Casa (a big grocery store) *before* you go in because you will not want to run out for snacks/milk/booze often once you are in. They have snacks you can buy in case of emergency. Make sure to use the bathroom as soon as you get settled because once you get in, the tour of the facility that will take about 1 hour. Kathy will have you test the temperature of the water, show you the grounds, read through the house rules, and tell you about which animals to avoid (hint: All of them. Don't pet the wildlife. Except for Peppy, their dog!) We went during the week so we had almost all of the pools to ourselves. Some of the pools are open 24-hours so it was nice to drink rum punch at night and look at the stars. We were two couples, so there was plenty of room. Hot Tip: Hang some clothes on the side rail so you don't catch each other changing clothing. It is very moist (duh, RAINforest) so don't be surprised if you end up smelling like a fish tank. They are gracious enough to do your laundry for $5 per load & give you fresh towels any time. We ordered breakfast once and didn't do it again because while the caterer was VERY sweet, her assistant forgot to deliver us food and it was cold - I'm sure it was a freak accident, so if it is a rainy day, for sure order food from her instead of venturing out. We preferred to eat at the many local sodas. We did not do any cooking because the kitchen is a bit small but there was a billion outdoor BBQs if you know how to grill. We'll be...

Kathy was an amazing host. Our stay in the treehouse was exactly what we were looking for; surrounded by nature, quiet to the real world and extremely comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot springs and highly recommend Kathy's contact, Frank, for all things Arenal and around. Kathy helped us indirectly book hikes, nature guidance, horseback riding and local cuisine! Highly recommend!

Totally stunning property. Great, lovely, friendly hosts. Kathy was super helpful for all aspects of our trip to Costa Rica, including parts not at Bio Thermales. Both the mariposa casitas and the treehouse were amazing. We had a great time hanging out with the owners and other guests late into the evening. The hot polls were so nice. I hope to come back here one day. I was travelling with my seven year old and she adored it as well

Our stay at the tree house was very nice. It was exactly as described.

Mauricio was a perfect host. He responded quickly and kindly. His house was clean, cozy and comfortable. I would stay there again anytime!

Excelente atención. El apartamento bellisimo muy limpio y cómodo. Perfecto para una estadia para negocios o turismo. Zona muy centrica y segura.

I would definitely recommend this for your La Fortuna stay. Mauricio sent us a great detailed PDF with everything you need to know about both his place and the area. His recommendations also saved us money; for example, we went to the free hot springs twice instead of paying for them. Also 2 very reasonably priced Costa Rican restaurants. AMAZING experience.

Mauricio was an extremely amazing host. He is very responsive anytime you asked a question and is also very helpful. His recommendations made our stay much easier with so many different places to eat as well as his help booking excursions for us. The house was nice and cozy really made my boyfriend and I feel at home. Seriously no complaints at all. The location is great! Every restaurant, supermarket, shops, park, everything in walking distance. This was my first vacation in almost a decade and my first time booking air bnb. Mau's place definitely set the bar very high for any future bookings through air bnb.

Great host and a great bear by gym

Communication with Mauricio was quick, easy, and very helpful. His recommendations for restaurants were spot on especially Snapper's Seafood. The apartment was modern with all the amenities and AC in a safe walkable location to town. It is a 1st floor apt. You can sometimes hear the guests above you. I would highly recommend Mauricio's place and wish my stay in La Fortuna was longer!

Das Appartment von Mauricio ist sehr sauber und ordentlich. Es war das untere Geschoss eines kleinen Hauses. Auch die obere Etage wurde zu der Zeit, in der wir dort waren, vermietet. Das Check-In verlief problemlos und der Gastgeber spricht sehr gut Englisch. Wer in La Fortuna ein paar Tage bleiben und sich dabei selbst versorgen möchte, ist diese Unterkunft zu empfehlen.

This place was amazing close to everything. Walked everywhere we wanted to go. Loved the info packet that was given with the stay-had great ideas on what to do. Very clean. If you are wanting to stay in the La Fortuna area, this is a really great option!

Diego is so friendly and easy to communicate. His apartment is in a very convenient location for anyone looking to explore Monteverde. He suggested the Tree House restaurant to us and it was awesome! Great food and live music. A great host, a beautiful place, and the perfect choice for your vacation.

Muy bonito lugar!!! Decorado con muy buen gusto y con todo lo necesario para que tu estancia sea placentera. Tiene una hermosa vista. Diego y su familia personas muy amables y hospitalarias. Muchas gracias por permitirnos disfrutar de su pequeño paraíso.

Bird Paradise was fabulous! A gorgeous apartment in a great location close to everything in Monteverde. Diego was a wonderful host and super helpful!

Very nice place. Close to town, Diego is friendly and very helpful. Gave us a ride to the unit the first day. Would recommended it

The stay at Diego's place was more than a wonderful experience. His "Edward Cullen (Twilight)" alike apartment was amazing. The impression is even better in reality than on the pictures. The place is very modern, nicely designed, the kitchen has everything you might need and the entire apartment is very clean. The morning view through the glass wall which you have right from the bed is stunning. The WiFi at Diego's place was working perfectly opposed to some other places in Costa Rica. The location of the apartment is very convenient few minutes drive to the city center and all the shops, restaurants, etc. but at the same time it is far enough from city crowd and loud streets surrounded by beautiful nature. Diego was a very kind and helpful host. He showed us the way to his apartment from the city center, gave us many useful tips for the vacation. He also surprised us with a small welcoming gift-cake and showed us the ficus trees. If you are staying in Monteverde, this apartment is a "must" and if you didn't put Monteverde in your vacation schedule, think one more time about it. (; Monteverde will give you many enjoyable moments. I can highly recommend to stay at Diego's place.

Hands down, the best Airbnb experience ever! The location was beautiful and close to the city center, the unit was clean and well lit. Diego was friendly and his response time was phenomenal. Thanks again !

Diego went above and beyond as our host and was very helpful with recommendations and directions. It was an amazing experience to stay at the Bird Paradise Apartment.

we love Diego's apartment! He is such a great host and he took care of us! I recommend!

Beth and her family were more than accommodating for our trip! We were greeted with baking banana bread in our toaster oven and fresh fruit in the fruit bowl! This was by far our favorite place to stay in all of Costa Rica. We would recommend it to anyone. We loved watching the birds from the porch, hearing the rain in the evening, and walking the property and nearby reserve. Beth is super friendly and insightful and will answer any of your questions. Do not hesitate to stay here. It is even nice by Western standards.

Beth was a wonderful host. She met us when we arrived and had banana bread in the oven. Her tips about the area were spot on. The place was an oasis in the jungle. I would recommend planning your route and studying her directions before starting out. As the roads are more rocky than we expected and our initial route took longer than we had anticipated. Beth was able to guide us via telephone and was a great assistance.

Beth was by far the best host I have had on an Airbnb trip, and I had many. Even though we had a later arrival than expexted, she was waiting for us with an amazing banana bread that she made fresh and a delicious passion fruit juice made from her locally grown fruits. The appartment was very cosy, amazingly decorated with excellent space to accommodate myself and my partner. Right in your doorstep you could hear the peaceful sounds of the forest and during the morning you could take very nice walks. The place is very close to Santa Elena's center where you can find many ammendities. Beth also was extremely helpful in terms of giving us advice on what to do during our visit and what to expected in our later adventures. Definitely a place I would visit again if I end up in Monteverde. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful experience staying with Beth and Manolo, they were the sweetest hosts and so helpful when we got a little lost and had to call on the drive there. Manolo was a fantastic guide and shared so much of the areas rich and vibrant history with us on our tour of the cloud rain forest. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of 2 different sloths on our arrival to the property and Beth had warm banana bread waiting for us. It was just perfect! Thank you so much to you both! Highly recommend booking your stay with Beth and Manolo!!

We had a wonderful stay at Beth's beautiful little cabin. It is very peaceful and idyllic, surrounded by trees and the sound of a little stream below. Beth was extremely helpful and hospitable to us, answering all of our questions and making recommendations of things to do in the area. She really went above and beyond. It was so sweet that she even had a loaf of warm bread for us to enjoy upon our arrival, and freshly made passion fruit juice. The cabin is perfect for two people, so cozy and tastefully decorated. We had everything we needed to explore the Monteverde area and it was a perfect place to return and relax in the evenings. I would highly recommend this over staying in a hotel! We would definitely return! Thank you, Beth for everything. Your thoughtfulness was very appreciated.

Sloth not guaranteed, but Manolo and Beth tried really hard to help us search. But what is guaranteed is that you will be welcomed graciously by your hosts. We really enjoyed watching the humming birds and butterflies from the beautifully hand crafted cottage. Would come back for another stay or recommend to friends

Beth could not have made us feel more welcome! She greeted us at the road when the taxi dropped us off, and led us to the place where she had baked fresh banana bread for us - incredible. Beth had also made us fresh juice and immediately took us out back to see a sloth. A wonderful stay - truly.

This was my favorite AirBnb experience that I have had. I was so sad that I had to leave, and am already planning to stay here during my next trip to Costa Rica. I am even considering coming to CR simply to stay in this lovely home for a month. It was incredibly peaceful, conveniently close to town and all the restaurants (but not part of the tourist crowd), thoughtfully designed. I spent a lot of time on the deck, and felt like I was at a spa the whole time I was here. Beth and her husband are incredible hosts - and yes, the banana bread is as good as everyone has commented.

Jonathans and his brothers place is great. It's clean the view is the best and they are very helpful and relaxed. You should really stay here for the night!

Was clean and host was very nice! Good breakfast in the morning!

We had 16 people in our party and we enjoyed our stay here. Not a bad price for what you get. We all liked our rooms other than no AC, but that's typical for motels in CR. As soon as we arrived, we were offered coffee and loved that perk. The breakfast included was great and filling. Jonathan was great to work with throughout the process. The only thing I thought would be different, but wasn't as issue was that it wasn't a whole home like we thought, it was a motel. But overall, it was still great either way.

Loved this lodge! Best place we stayed in Costa Rica! They put watermelon out in the morning so monkeys come up and hang out while you eat breakfast. Staff was super-friendly and accommodating.

Jonathan has been a great host for us ! its a nice and quiet hotel. Plenty of room to play board game at night and monkeys were there to welcome us.

Jonathan was a great host and was very helpful. The room itself was very clean and the view was lovely. I would highly recommend Manakin Lodge to anyone visiting Monteverde.

Fantastic cute place, we had the family room (1 King, 1 Bunk, 1 Double) and a private room. Back balcony faces out into the forest, and we had a wonderful time waiting out a storm a rain watching. Jonathan was very helpful with information to make the best of our short but adventure filled stay.

Great place ! Great people ! Loves staying here

We truly enjoyed our stay at Casa Ira Rosa. I loved the many windows showcasing the beauty outside. Karen made us last minute reservations for a night tour and zip-lining the next day while also recommending an excellent restaurant where we ate an authentic and delicious Costa Rican meal. Gabby and her mother were very kind and hospitable. We only wish we had stayed longer. We would recommend a 4x4 vehicle if you are headed Monteverde way. Gracias y Pura Vida:)

Excellent home. Very close to monteverde park. Overall great experience

I didn't think it was possible, but this house is even cuter in person! You will be greeted by Karen the neighbor, and will probably meet Gabi's dad, both of whom are awesome and very kind and helpful! The house is super close to Monteverde Reserve, and not too far from Santa Elena, just that the roads are sucky to get there, but that's Costa Rica! Really recommend staying here for a nice cozy stay.

This was our very first Airbnb in Costa Rica and wow, just wow. We were met by Karen with an umbrella as we arrived during a typical afternoon downpour. She showed us the place and then invited us to the main house for coffee and snacks with Gaby's parents. It was such a wonderful experience getting to know them, they are amazing and kind people. We then returned to the place to find a batch of freshly made banana bread awaiting us...it became our dessert the next few nights. You will find yourself just down the road from the Cloud Forest entrance and not too far from the towns of Monteverde and Santa Elena. The towns were fun to explore but we honestly found ourselves wanting to return and relax at our place each evening. It is such a cozy and wonderful place with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Can't recommend this place enough!

Casa Ira Rosa is a wonderful treat after the bumpy ride to Monteverde. Book at least two nights to really get a feel for how awesome the area and this home truly are. Fresh banana bread waiting when we arrived, very clean home, Karen (our greeter) was terrific. Very close to the cloud forest reserve.

Gabriela's dad greeted us warmly and made us feel at home (with a tray of banana muffins to start the stay). He was quick to respond to the presence of wasps in the house. The house is fantastic to experience the forest firsthand. We certainly felt that this was a unique experience and would have loved to stay here longer.

This place was just as advertised and more...We arrived to the house in the later evening and the lights were on and were greeted by the very nice caretaker. (I forgot her name). There was warm banana almond cake waiting for us and it was delicious. The house was clean and spacious. Good amenities for being in the middle of the forest. Only a short walk (maybe 5-10mins) to the Monteverde reserve. You wake up to birds chirping and the trees surrounding the open windows of the house. Gabriela was more than helpful. She answered any questions we had and even helped us schedule transportation to our next destination. Bring socks, not because it's cold, but so you can slide across the floors ;) I would and will recommend this place to friends and family staying in Monteverde.

We really liked this cute house. the bed was comfortable, the new bathroom was really nice. They even had warm chocolate chip cookies ready for us when we arrived! The family lives right behind this house so someone was always available when we needed this and that. Gabriela always answered when I called. This place is great if you plan on going to the Monteverde reserve, and if you prefer to be out of town in somewhere quiet and serene.

Nice, rustic accommodations

The very best hospitality and local experience we had in Costa Rica!!! When we arrived at the coffee house we were greeted my Ermida, her grandson Jose and her farm helper Apolianos. Within moments we felt at home and graciously included into a wonderful tour of the garden. We found fresh eggs, milk from her cow, coffee, and beautiful plantains, oranges and limes that were provided for us to cook with. After we settled in Ermida had us over and made us fresh vegetables we had never tried before and she taught me how to make fresh tortillas. She and my husband tried to talk as best as they could and Jose, her grandson new great English. The coffee house was a simple and sweet accommodation with a beautiful view out the large kitchen window of the surrounding countryside. It was an easy location to find off the rough road to Monteverde. Ermida was very helpful with recommendations for tours and even attended a night hike with us. She made calls to get us reservations. We felt this spot was one of our favorite locations and experiences in Costa Rica and the mist hospitality in a Tica home!!!! Thank you Ermida. Also Adriana, Ermida's daughter was wonderful in all her communications with me in English prior to arriving!

Staying with Ermida was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. I was traveling with my girlfriend and we only stayed one night but we wish we could have stayed longer. When we arrived, Ermida cooked us a wonderful fresh dinner and was happy to tell us how she was making everything. After dinner, we went on a night hike in the cloud forest, which I also highly recommend. The next morning, she cooked us empanadas from scratch and walked with us around the farm, showing us all of the different fruits and vegetables she grows. It was all fascinating and delicious. The only caveat I would have for someone looking to stay here is that you need to be prepared for the reality that there will be bugs. Spiders, beetles, ants, etc. Nothing was overly aggressive, but you would do well to make peace with the fact that you'll be sharing the space with them.

Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality! We loved our stay at your place and felt so welcome. Your farm is beautiful; everything from the fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs to the refreshing passion fruit drink we shared with your family after a lovely and unique tour through your property. And we must not forget about the coffee!! It is delicious, and we were happy that we were able to buy some from you!

Absolutely wonderful place. The people, the farm and the scenery are beautiful. What a hospitable family. The farm itself was easy to find with the directions I was given before arriving in costa rica. Monteverde is beautiful with plenty to do. Ermida was so helpful and booked different attractions for us, cooked for us and showed us around her farm. The cabin was comfortable and had everything we could need with fresh coffee and fruit left for us.

Staying at the Coffee Farm was an absolutely marvelous experience. We were welcomed with open arms by Adriana's family, and we were treated to (delicious) breakfast like we were visiting old friends. We were taken on a tour of the farm and even harvested some roots for cooking later. Anyone looking for a truly authentic experience in Costa Rica should make the Coffee Farm a must-visit. The coffee itself is a pretty strong selling point, but the personable nature of everyone we met set this place apart.

Zeer interessante rondleiding over de plantage. Hartelijk welkom in haar eigen huis. Eigen koffie gemalen.

We had a great time visiting the coffee farm. We felt very welcomed and the fresh food was amazing! The place was just a short drive from Santa Elena and Monteverde but felt like a true Costa Rican experience slightly removed from all of the tourism. Would love to go back sometime!

This was by far the most comfortable place we stayed in Costa Rica. After a very long day with 2 planes, 2 busses and a boat to get there we were tired and cranky and very nervous about staying in a tent when we arrived. Oh my gosh was it a relief to walk into a warm dry room. The bed and bedding were soft and amazing and there was hot water in the shower! The soft robes were a giant bonus we were not expecting. I would highly recommend the place to anyone traveling to Monteverde. The cloud forest and zip lining were cool but Glamping was the highlight of Monteverde for us.

Un auténtico placer haber tenido la oportunidad de disfrutar de una estancia idílica en este maravilloso lugar. Diego, el anfitrión fue muy atento con nosotros en todo momento solucionando rápidamente un "pequeño problema" que tuvimos. Muy recomendable para quienes busquen un alojamiento diferente en Monteverde. Muchas gracias por todo, Diego!

Though living in a tent, the inside facilities are really really up to date and clean!! Location is perfect if you have car because it is 5mins from town center. Diego is super responsive and helped us booked some tours. Highly highly recommend as this house is definitely one of our highlights of the trip :)

Unique experience in a secluded jungle setting. The dome is very cozy, super comfortable bed, luxurious bathroom and lovely outdoor kitchen and balcony. Easy to get into town by taxi and to all sites. Highly recommended.

The glamping site was amazing, it had all the amenities of a fancy hotel, but with a view and the location oug the cloud rainforest. Everything is within walking distance although the hills can be a little steep. We had a rental car but there is plenty of public transportation available. Diego was available for questions and advice through messages and got back to us promptly. My wife and I had an amazing time and this was our favorite stop of 3 on our honeymoon. Glamping was a great experience that I recommend to anyone who is visiting this region of Costa Rica!

Diego's Golden Toad site is one for the books! The cleanliness and luxuries of the bathroom and bedroom in particular exceeded our expectations of this rental. The views were perfect- we witnessed one of the most beautiful sunsets on our last night off the deck. The drive from the town of Monteverde was short and just enough distance to have privacy and nature. Diego's check in and out was simple and very easy to understand. Highly recommend this rental if you are near Monteverde!

De overnachting was een hoogtepunt van onze vakantie te noemen. Het is een echte aanrader. Overal (en meer) is aan gedacht. Wat een ervaring en wat een luxe

This place is incredible ! Malheureusement la météo n'était pas très favorable, très venteux. Heureusement nous séjournions chez Rodrigo ce qui a sauvé notre séjour à Monteverde. Tout est merveilleusement bien pensé. Le mobilier est de très bon goût. La cuisine est parfaitement équipée. Nous avons adoré nous réveiller avec les coaties qui tentaient de faire leur shopping dans nos affaires. La salle de bain est digne d'un très bel hôtel. En plus d'avoir un concept surprenant et très abouti, Rodrigo est un hôte au top. Petit cadeau à l'arrivée, fruits et œufs frais dans le frigo. Nous étions très heureux de cette première expérience de " glamping "

This place is even cooler than you'll expect. We loved how the tree house is nestled back into the trees, both for privacy and because we saw so much wildlife! I think we spent about half our time here just sitting on the back porch with binoculars. We saw toucans, parrots, monkeys, and more! We saw more wildlife sitting on that porch than we had in probably our whole trip, which included spending hours hiking through Arenal Volcano National Park. The tree house is also fully equipped. You could buy groceries and spend a week there with everything you need. We certainly wish we had spent more time here. Also, the water slide was so fun! (My husband loved it and he is 31.)

We had a great time staying in Treehouse2. The mattress was very hard, but Johan went and bought a new one the same day! Everything else was great. Kathy spent endless hours helping with all the preparations, this really made all the difference! We used the caterer for several meals, that was very convenient and affordable. We chose to use a private driver rather than rent a car for our first trip to CR. It was nice to have that first hand knowledge but much more expensive. Next time I would rent a car. The Hot Springs were awesome! The best value on the entire trip was the massage and facial. Three out of six days, we had a massage right in the Treehouse! I have nothing but great things to say about Bio Thermales and the people who own and manage it!

We booked this last minute and it was amazing! They recommended we do the horseback riding tours with Frank for $35. It took about two hours and he drove, everything included. Kathy was super great and checked on us when we were swimming and gave us free plantains to cook. I want to come back!

Kathy and Bernie were excellent hosts. From the moment we booked, Kathy reached out to us with information about Costa Rica so we could plan our visit. When we got there, we were greeted by Kathy and she gave us an in depth introduction to the property and the area. She answered all of our questions and was very welcoming. The treehouse was charming and we woke up to see monkeys swinging from the trees. We thought the treehouse was going to be more secluded from the hot springs and other tree house, but we were still very pleased with our stay.

Kathy & Bernie's treehouse is so beautiful and unique! We really enjoyed our stay there. It is a tad rustic -- only screens for windows, mosquito net over the bed -- but still has the creature comforts like hot water, toiletries, towels, etc. The hot springs (free for guests) are so relaxing, and their jungle setting makes them even more amazing. They gave me so much great information about how to get there, what to bring, rental car tips, etc. -- very much above and beyond for a host. Would gladly recommend their place to anyone!

A wonderful place to stay. Exceeded all our expectations. Tree house to beautiful for words and mineral pools great. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay the best.

Kathy and Bernie were extremely welcoming and friendly. We were given a private tour of the facility by Kathy and told about some of the local wildlife to look/ watch out for. The treehouse was unforgettable with an amazing wrap around porch and all of the amenities you could ask for (kitchen, hot shower). We also took advantage of the geothermal hot springs on the property and had them all to ourselves once they closed to the public we which very relaxing after a long day of driving. We also ordered a delicious dinner at the eco lodge and had it delivered directly to the treehouse. The following morning we could hear howler monkeys in the distance and saw toucans eating bananas. Definitely one of the most unique and fascinating places I have ever stayed at.

This place was amazing. Treehouse was amazing, you could order good cheap food straight to your door and had hot springs all to yourself at night. Wouldn't look any further if you are staying in the la Fortuna area.

I would highly recommend this place! Positives/ Highlights - Super nice place with a very comfortable feel - Stream/ forest out back that makes for great sleeps - Comfortable bed - Hot water shower - Larry was an epic help! He sat down with us upon arrival and gave us fantastic recommendations and tips. We were already excited for the beauty Monteverde had to offer but Larry's passion for the area was simply wonderful to experience! We really appreciated his energy, helpfulness, and passion for this beautiful part of Costa Rica. Good to know: - weak internet signal at times - Bugs inside, particularly if rained (we were here in rainy season, July). Would highly this beautiful place, and both Larry and Oscar were lovely! The property is on such a beautiful piece of land, and very close to the main downtown area of Monteverde.

Oscar's place was beautiful and he was really easy to work with. It was easy to walk into town. Oscar very nicely gave us a ride to the market one day. I would stay there again. The access to a few trails was really nice as well.

The cabin is great if you are looking for a secluded place to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Larry's father, who lives at the property, was very friendly and even gave me a lift to town one night. The internet had gone down before my arrival which made planning activities a little more difficult but I reached out to Larry who was extremely helpful in assisting me with pickups and any scheduled excursions I needed. The Cloud Forests were magical

Absolutely beautiful place in Monteverde, it has all the feel of the outdoors but from the comfort of a lovely cabin. Larry is very sweet and helpful with anything you need. Could not recommend highly enough!

This is a lovely place and just as advertised. The bird watching from the back is amazing. The place is positioned just above a small rushing creek (the sound is wonderful). I walked into Santa Elena two times. It was an 18 minute walk at a leisurely pace. There is a small typical restaurant closer (by the football field) that has delicious food and cold beer. Most walking is up and down hills (some steep). The place is well equipped and the bed is comfortable. The property is lovely, safe and well taken care of. The host Oscar is there for whatever you need and most kind and hospitable. There is currently (May 2017) construction going on above the property. I found it mildly distracting but not enough noise to be significant and all done during peak daylight hours.

In Aug.2017, we stayed 2 weeks in the Forest Unit at the Casa Balbi in Monteverde, Costa Rica. We would go back in a heartbeat. Oscar, and his son, Larry, could not have been better. If we requested something, it was done immediately. We spent many hours eating or reading on the covered porch watching birds, butterflies, the rain(which we don't see much of in San Diego), the small waterfall & creek, the flowers, and the beautiful tropical forest. Oscar and Larry were so great to visit us, suggest places to eat, give directions to places, and even took us out to a restaurant that our car could not have made it to. The first night they brought us ice and limes from their trees. Out one window-view, we could see cows grazing. Sooo peaceful.......there was a small bit of traffic noise, but only at certain times of the day did we notice it. Don't expect anything but the essential supplies in the kitchen area, but we did just fine with it. Hats off to Oscar & Larry for making us feel at home. Note: Don't open the windows in the bathroom unless you want to share it with moths. Mary and Joe Berkley

War super beim Oscar! Jederzeit wieder. Ein Auto ist von großem Vorteil - Unterkunft liegt außerhalb von Santa Elena. Trotzdem mittig gelegen von sämtlichen Tour Möglichkeiten ( Santa Elena Reservat, Night Walk, etc.). Gastgeber war sehr hilfsbereit!

The house is clean, well equipped and pretty, with a peaceful little stream running just behind it! The town of Santa Elena is a 15-20 minute walk away with everything you'd need there. Perfect for one or two people who would like to spend some time getting close to nature and stay in the beautiful Costa Rican mountains. Oscar is a lovely host who will help you with any issues you have. Had a lovely stay!

Great location up the mountain with beautiful views

This was a wonderful place to stay. The view was gorgeous, the porch (and entire house) was spacious and we had front row seats to the stars and the lightning storms. It was an adventure to get to St Elena but once we found the meeting location in the center of the village everything went smoothly and it was only a short drive to the house. The house is secluded and has a beautiful view but is only a short drive from the village and cloud forests. We also loved driving around the countryside and getting a feel for life outside of touristy st Elena. Damaris and/or Maria had also provided some local coffee which was wonderful. Can't praise this place enough!

Maria and Elyse were excellent hosts. As soon as I booked the place, Maria sent me a message offering to help us with a rental car and activities. She arranged a 4x4 rental (definitely recommended), booked a great tour guide (Jorge) for the cloud forest reserve, and set up a zip lining tour for us. When we arrived, Elyse met us in town and took us up the house (which is not easy to find) and told us everything we needed to know. There were fresh farm eggs waiting for us, which was a nice touch. The house was charming, clean, and comfortable, with everything we needed. It feels secluded but is a short drive to Santa Elena and lots of activities. The best feature is the spectacular view from the balcony and main bedroom; the house sits above town and a lot of forest, and the sky is constantly changing due to the movements of clouds in and out. We didn't see many animals like some others did, but there were a lot of hummingbirds. There is also a nice farm next door with a restaurant. We didn't have time to eat there, but the owners were happy to let us stroll around. Maria was very responsive to our messages whenever we had questions. (And she gently nudged us when we worried the weather was not right for zip lining. She was right; it was perfect). We would definitely stay there again.

Maria was an excellent host. She met us in downtown Santa Elena and escorted us up to the house about 10 minutes away up into the cloudforest. The house was very nice and clean and had all the basic amenities you would need. The view from the balcony is amazing and the location is private. Maria also arranged horseback riding for us with a really nice guy who lives nearby who will bring the horses right to the house. He takes you on a fairly long ride around the area where you can get some excellent views! We would highly recommend it. There's also a cool dog next door who will mostly likely come over to say hi. We only stayed two days but wish we had stayed longer!

Maria was the best host I have interacted with during my travels. She showed us the house and helped before, during, and after our stay with suggestions and tips for travel in Costa Rica. I highly recommend Maria and suggest that you use her for help with booking any tours around the area as she set up a wonderful tour through the cloud forest for us. As far as the house goes, the views from here are amazing. The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. You will definitely want a 4x4 to get up to the house and explore around the area of Monteverde.

This place was great! Such a beautiful view and great spot in Monteverde. Maria and her friends were very communicative and fast to respond. Highly recommend! *Note* the downstairs has very steep stairs so if you are older or disabled you'll have to stay upstairs where the only bathroom is located.

Traumhaftes Haus mitten im Nebelwald. Zeitweisen leider extrem viele Käfer und Insekten im Haus.

Maria is very nice. She came to pick up in the village to her house. Everything is simple. The house is very confortable with a fantastic view. There is everyrhing we need. Even the power cut is a good memory. PURA VIDA !!

Adrian's lovely Casa Ficus is perfectly situated for a visit to the Santa Elena / Monteverde area. The house is very private and, in fact, so hidden from view that we drove right past it on arrival. This house is new construction and Adrian clearly spent much effort and time to create a truly interesting contemporary structure - the large glass windows in each room allow great views of the village and the forest. The high-end finishes are beautiful-the various wood used in the cabinets, flooring, carved bathroom sinks and ceiling complement the glass and tiles used in the en suite baths. The linens and bedding were excellent quality and comfortable. The house was sparkling clean and the kitchen is well-stocked with pots/pans, utensils, and full size appliances. There is even a phone in the kitchen for your use - really nice for local calls since we didn't bring a phone with us. The wifi worked very well. Adrian's orthodontist office is only about 50 meters from the Casa, and he is always available and he is a helpful, but not intrusive, host. Santa Elena is a short 5 minute walk down the hill and close by are bakeries, restaurants, grocery stores, banks, and transportation. We lacked for nothing in his location. If you're into bird watching this house is heaven- the property has a pair of resident Emerald Toucanettes, a pair of Blue Crowned Mot Mots, hummingbirds, and Blue Tanagers, among others.

Adrian's place was incredible. The minimalist design has natural looks, and the attention to detail is pristine. It had gorgeous windows, great privacy, and was a convenient short walk to town. If you are debating staying here, just do it. It is the nicest place in monteverde. Adrian and Abby were flexible and kind, and made our experience in the cloud forest unforgettable! Thanks so much guys!!! Pura Vida!

Adrian's brother-in-law, Ernesto, was the most charming and welcoming host ever! He helped us with all the arrangements for the tours we took and was very available for us. Our stay in Monteverde was excellent thanks to his help and friendliness. Casa Ficus is so unique and the love and craftmanship that went into it was awesome. We were also able to wash our clothes, which was great after four days of previous traveling. Thank you so very much!

My husband and I had a lovely stay at Adrien's place in Saint Elena. He was very easy to communicate with and the house is absolutely beautiful, especially the architecture and the woodwork. The location was also perfect, with only a short drive or walk to the main downtown area, but still very private with trees all around the private driveway. There is also a renovated shipping container on near the parking area that looked to be rented out to another guest. It's located in the same driveway, which confused us at first but turns out they share the same driveway and we were in the right place :) As other reviewers have mentioned there are quite a few bugs, so be prepared for that! We were very careful about turning lights on/off and opening/closing doors quickly so as not to let any more in, but there were some in the rooms already. We slept with the lights on in the bathroom and cracked the door so that they were attracted to that part of the room while we were sleeping. It was also great to have a washer and dryer that we could use during our trip as well rather than paying for laundry in town. The housekeeper is also very sweet local women, and she was there both days cleaning and doing laundry. We weren't able to take showers when the washer was running due to little to no water pressure, so plan your showering routine accordingly. Overall, this place was great especially for the value. It was only my husband and I but it would be perfect for a family since it has two completely separate master bedrooms. The only thing I do wish it had was a common living room area, but we were gone during the day doing activities so we didn't really need one for our trip :)

Adrian's place is a dream spot tucked away for birds and wildlife to explore. It was fantastic having breakfast, lunch and dinner out side with the birds and great people. Adrian was a helpful and responsive host to my family and I - Thanks again Adrian!

The house was lovely and in a great location, just up the hill from the town of Santa Elena.

Casa Ficus was one of a kind. It was not only well situated in Monteverde but secluded enough to feel like we were in our own little paradise! The host prepared a bottle of champagne for our group at the request of my friend for my birthday! It was beautifully done with a nice customized card! The house was clean and had everything that you would need ! The hose was also very knowledgeable about the attractions in Monteverde and was able to book a tour for us! All in all, this was my first Airbnb experience and it was memorable ! Thank you Adrián and co!

This house is so cool - it's like a glass enclosed tree house with amazing views of Lake Arenal. It's tucked away but just a short walk to downtown Santa Elena. From the beautiful ceilings, amazing shower, large comfortable beds to balconies with hammocks and a well-stocked kitchen, this house is the perfect place to stay while exploring Monteverde. Pura Vida!!

A lovely place conveniently located in La Fortuna. We felt very safe for our first trip in Costa Rica. Erick was very helpful with check-in, communication, and recommendations around the area. We would definitely stay here again!

Description très représentative des lieux. Erick est un hôte hors pair! Bien que nous n'ayons pas eu la chance de se croiser, il a été disponible en tout temps et son entourage était à disposition aussi. Les repas proposés par Yerlin, sa cousine sont tout simplement délicieux! À à peine 5 Minutes de marche, vous retrouvez le centre de la ville avec ses restaurants et ses boutiques. À proximité également de toutes les attractions du coin. Et que dire de la vue sur Arenal! Je recommande fortement cet endroit à tous!

Crowing rooster next door from 2am to Dawn, showers we're NOT hot, sugar ants in the kitchen, room very very hot besides for bedroom.

Erick is a very thoughtful host and extremely sweet. His place was perfectly tucked away - about a 15 to 20 minute walk from the town center. Highly recommend his home!

Nous avons vraiment apprécié l'appartement d'Erick , exactement tel qu'indiqué dans l'annonce . Près de tout , nous étions en backpack , donc tout étaient accessible à pieds , un arrêt de bus et un épicerie à quelques pas ! Très propre , et tout est fonctionnel ! Merci Erick Karine

This is a great, stylish, clean house! Erick was very communicative and helpful. We were thankful for the AC. There's a beautiful view of the mountains and Arenal, luckily we had a car because it's a bit far from the downtown but still walkable. There's a market right on the corner which was convenient. All in all great experience!

This is an excellent apartment outside of La Fortuna. While it is a 10 to 15 minute walk to the town, we always felt safe. The document he sends is incredibly helpful. Make sure you understand how the lock works before you leave for the first time. I wouldn't recommend putting food in the trash bin in the kitchen as it might attract some ants.

Amazing views of Arenal Volcano! Very close to everything :)

Casita Tubu was lovely and Gabriela was super helpful every step of the way. The house is very cute and it has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We had banana bread waiting for us and it was the best we'd ever had!

Très bel emplacement, super agréable, accessible facilement en taxi, nous avons marchés au centre ville Santa Elena et c'est environ 45 minutes de marche. Acceuil chaleureuse et un bon pain aux bananes nous attendaient. Le seul hic c'est que le soir nous avions très froid avec les grands vents mais je recommande l'endroit tout de même.

Très bien situé, suffisamment grand pour trois. Toutefois, lors de notre passage, les équipements (chauffage, déshumidificateur, cuisinière) ne fonctionnaient pas. Cela a rendu notre séjour inconfortable.

We stayed 3 nights at Gaby's place and it was great! Very well located in Monteverde only a few minutes of the Cloud Forest and Santa Elena. We were welcomed by Karen who was very nice explaining us everything! Make sure to bring a sweater because it can get chilly at night. We are in Monteverde it's humid ! I would highly recommend this place :)!

Nuestra experiencia en Casa Tubú fue muy buena. Rolando y Sonia nos recibieron muy amablemente y nos indicaron todas las utilidades de la casa. Nos dejaron un café muy rico y unas mini magdalenas riquísimas. La casa estaba muy limpia y acogedora, aunque nos costó bastante encontrarla, especialmente porque llegamos de noche. Como Gabriela nos había avisado, la carretera no está asfaltada durante unos 20 km. Nos volveríamos a quedar!

Casira Tubu was well decorated to match the nature around it, located really close from Monteverde but a little far from town. The apartment was clean, warm and cozy. The kitchen was well equipped and the banana bread our host left in the house for us was delicious. I would definitely recommend this little apartment for couples looking for some relax and nature

Lovely and charming place with a nice little garden to boot. The place is very tidy and clean with many facilities like laundry, fire wood and a well furnished kitchen. We didn't really get to use it though as we were really in a hurry to explore the nature that Monteverde had to offer but I can definitely imagine spending a quiet day inside the house with light coming in via the sky light. Overall thanks for the lovely place and for the welcome banana cake!

As a 1st time Airbnb'R I was skeptical on my 1st experience. I must say because of my experience at Casa Tubu I am sold on Airbnb. The place was immaculate even my clean freak girlfriend commented on how amazingly clean it was. Not only was it clean it was very comfortable, it truly felt like a home away from home. Rolando was very helpful with all my requests and Gabriela was great with communication and recommendations for places to eat. I arrived very late and they were still very helpful with directions etc. I wish I would have stayed longer. I strongly recommend their properties I can only wish all my future Airbnb host are like them.

Our stay with Kathy and Bernie was wonderful! The hot springs were amazing (especially when you go early in the morning and have them to yourselves), the cabin had everything we needed, the longer hiking trail had challenging parts but was a great morning addition, and Kathy was full of great recommendations. We spent our mornings at the hot springs with coffee and our evenings on the patio with cocktails. We rented a 4x4 car and would definitely recommend it as the property is fairly secluded from restaurants/stores/etc. A wonderful stay!!

Kathy and Bernie and their team of staff are wonderful hosts and the property is gorgeous. Kathy ensured we had everything we needed before and during our stay which was much appreciated. Our casita was well appointed with everything we needed and the hot springs were amazing! This is a very family friendly place and our 7 month old loved to play in the warm springs with us. We really liked being amongst the locals who work and use the hot springs. This felt like an authentic Costa Rican experience; we would highly recommend!

Staying at Kathys and Bernies Biothermales is such a fantastic experience! They were extremely welcoming, warm and helpful hosts and we don't think we could have discovered any more beautiful place. Kathy and Bernie have created a little oasis on their piece of land, where they invite you to explore and enjoy all the exciting exotic flora and fauna their rainforest has to offer and to simply unwind and relax in the warm thermal water bassins, which are all beautifully fitted into the natural environment. The Casita is lovely with adorable self furnished wooden interior, it's spacious, clean and located just next to the rainforest! So nice just to simply lay in the hammock on the terrace in the evening and listen to all the various sounds coming from the inside of the forest! We couldn't have asked for more - a big thank you, once again, Kathy and Bernie!

The only regret I have about staying at Kathy and Bernie's casita was that I didn't stay longer! It was my first time in CR and my girlfriend and I stayed two nights....I really wish I stayed longer. I was in Costa Rica for two weeks and it was hands down my favorite accommodation.

This is the most amazing place to stay. My husband and I were so impressed by everything about this place. Kathy is very welcoming and very thorough with everything you need to know while staying there. We loved the fossils left by the springs. The design of the entire place is enchanting! There is clear artistry every where you look. Not only that- everything is very sturdy and well put together. It is super cozy. The hot springs and the rain forest are just beyond awesome. We saw toucans while there and a very large iguana. We were just sad about one thing- that we could only stay one night this time. We both loved our stay there and were very comfortable. Next time we will work it out to stay longer. Also- on a side note- we did not have a rental car and it still worked. Kathy helped us with shuttles and we had meals delivered there. It was very easy. Thank you to Kathy and Bernie.

We a fabulous time in your paradise!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Rainforest Casitas and Hot Springs. The casita was very clean and comfortable with charming artisenal details. Kathy and Bernie were gracious, accommodating and informative hosts -- delightful! The hot springs were delicious and the natural surrounding beauty was wonderful. One note: the hot springs fill up with people on holidays and weekends -- they are best enjoyed during off peak days and hours.

Kathy seemed to have endless knowledge of the entire region; she's a great resource for all the surrounding plants, wildlife, and activities. We felt very welcome and the hot springs were a great way to recharge after the day's adventure. Beware of Bernie's piranhas! ;)