Naturalist's Cloud Forest Retreat
- house1200 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 2 nights
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Adjoining The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
This house comfortably sleeps 4-6 people. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs. There are also two box seats downstairs that could be used for sleeping.
Amenities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1Toilet, combination tub/shower
- The bathroom is on the first floor.
Safety features
- Safe
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralIdeal for anyone with an appreciation for the natural world.
- Mountain ViewImpressive views of the Gulf of Nicoya and Nicoya Peninsula, beautiful clearing to watch wildlife below house and otherwise surrounded by forest
General
- Telephone
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Internetwi-fi available
- Towels Provided
- Safe
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room2 couches, rocking chair and cozy box seats surrounded by windows
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stovegas
- Ovengas
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsWe can arrange to have groceries delivered prior to your arrival.
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- BooksA great collection of natural history guides; some literature too!
- GamesScrabble, bananagrams, cards.
- Games for Kids
Outside
- Lawn/Garden
- Balcony
- Porch/Veranda
- Deck/Patio
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleBathroom on 1st floor; bedrooms on second floor
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Breakfast
- Booking Possible
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 21 - 2121
Map
Hosted by Fred Morrison or Laurie Sanders
Ask a questionAbout Fred Morrison or Laurie Sanders
We live in Massachusetts for most of the year, but we spend a portion of each year in Monteverde. Fred first visited Monteverde in 1981; Laurie came in 1986. Since then, we have both worked on different biology projects in the area (bellbirds, quetzals, dragonflies) and for a short stint, Laurie worked as a guide in the Reserve. We got married in 1994 and in 2000, our daughter was born. Since 2004, we have led more than three dozen natural history trips to Costa Rica. Fred is now retired from a career as a science teacher, but is currently studying native bees in MA and working with others on electronic field guides to the dragonflies and damselflies of Costa Rica and Ecuador. Laurie produces natural history features for public radio and for ten years, prepared a weekly natural history series called Field Notes which aired on WFCR 88.5 FM in Amherst, MA. Some of her previous stories can be heard on Living on Earth. She currently works as a private environmental consultant.
Fred Morrison or Laurie Sanders purchased this house in 1981
Why Fred Morrison or Laurie Sanders chose Monteverde
This is a very special piece of property because it borders the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and is one of the last houses before the Reserve entrance. At nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, at times the property is literally bathed in the clouds, with mists from the Caribbean blowing west toward the Pacific.
What makes this house unique
Quiet, private and extraordinary wildlife opportunities.
- Languages:
- english, spanish