Casa Guarumo. The cloud forest magical villa.

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A stone-floored patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a wooden deck with a railing.
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A spacious room with a round wooden table, benches, and a sofa. Large windows provide a view of greenery outside.
A tent-like structure with a central wooden platform and a metal frame.
A modern kitchen with a wooden bar, large windows, and hanging light fixtures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Curi-Cancha Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Monteverde

Monteverde is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Monteverde, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Friends Meeting House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sapo Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raíces Restaurante - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zuccaro Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Guarumo. The cloud forest magical villa. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Guarumo. The cloud forest magical villa.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Guarumo. The cloud forest magical villa.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Guarumo. The cloud forest magical villa.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Guarumo. The cloud forest magical villa. located?

Situated in Monteverde, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of The Bat Jungle and Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre. Curi-Cancha Reserve and Friends Meeting House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and Host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic, magical, peaceful, accommodating, amenities all included. Ladies that greeted us and gave us the tour of the property were informative and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family of 13. Each of our children and their children had a place to stay! The rooms were clean and it felt like you were living in the midst of the forest! The monkeys came to visit around 4 pm and gave us great entertainment. The manager gave us excellent connections to transportation, guides in the rain forest and an excellent chef onsite! Julieth greeted us on arrival and was always available! Robert who took care of the grounds carried our luggage to our rooms and was available for any needs we had! This is a gem. There are few places that have 5 bedrooms and a common area when the rains came and they did! We are from Texas and the memorable time we had at Casa Guarumo will be unforgettable for our children and grandchildren!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to take our extended family. Sergio and his staff were amazingly accommodating and the house itself was perfect! One day I would love to hear the history about the stage/amphitheatre! Absolutely recommend! Stella’s cafe next door was an absolute treat too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique house

Our group of 11 people enjoyed our stay here very much. Lots of beds and the location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in monteverde

Had a great stay at this beautiful house! The kids had a great time putting on a play on the stage in the evenings!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

magical place in the cloud forest

Enjoyed our time in whimsical magical cloud forest. Lots of wildlife to enjoy and a delicious breakfast place with in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

We loved the location, the rooms were great and the wildlife on the property was amazing. We saw monkeys, an agouti, and colourful tropical birds!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place

We had a wonderful time in Monteverde and most of it was thanks to the amazing staff and house at Casa Guarumo! Amazing stay and amazing home! Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever!

We enjoyed this home and the Monteverde area. The home was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. We saw lots of wildlife on the property including birds, agouti, monkeys!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

house review

nice property with multiple and separate rooms for good privacy. Grounds were well kept. No real views but pretty surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint stay in the rain forest.

This eclectic accommodation provided some great bird watching opportunities - more than any guided tour we joined. The resident monkeys were quite entertaining. Nice location with great coffee shops just a short walk down the driveway. W
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous vacation home for our family of 12!

The caretakers Maria and Jorge were terrific. Wonderful pool. Lots of places for small groups to gather. Saw monkeys in the trees at the house on our first night here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Costa Rica

This property was more than we expected, wish we had more time. Would definitely recommend and return. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2024
Pura vida Ana! You are always welcome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous! A must!

Fantastic property. Very comfortable - every room has its own bathroom, tasteful, clean. Tons of space. Very well appointed with everything one could need. Best place we stayed in during our trip to Costa Rica. Loved the wildlife and proximity to all Monteverde activities. Had a wonderful visit from a monkey family who wanted to snack on our food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks Leticia. What a beautiful review!! 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious haven

While the monkeys seemed overwhelming at first, they were fun to watch and not a problem. We loved the layout and the spacious rooms. We could find solitude while still enjoying family gathering space. Its location provides quick access to numerous activities from the Cloud Forest , to a waterfall hike, to zip lining, to breakfast at the bottom of the driveway, to coffee options to town. There are a lot of steps!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great base for Monteverde

The house is very large so everyone could have there own room - all ensuite. Very well equipped kitchen. We really liked the location on Monteverde which allowed us to walk from the house to restaurant, shops and nature walks. We saw an Armadillo by the gate on the first evening. Highly recommended for big groups. Wish we could have stayed longer - 2 nights was not enough. Also the weather was much warmer than we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Monteverde retreat

Very spacious, unusual eclectic property in heart of Monteverde. Kenny made sure we had all we needed. Our family had plenty of space for privacy and the main gathering room was perfect for dinner and being together as a group. Moderate walk to town with hills but easy walk to Stellas and restaurants/shops near by. Stellas is fantastic food with wonderful presentation. Monkeys are very entertaining. Think bohemian vs. Hyatt. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun spot to stay in Monteverde

This is a fun property that even includes your own amphitheater! As a family of 6, everyone had room to both spread out and to hang out together. The kitchen is well stocked with pots and pans, so it was easy to cook our meals. ARRIVAL TIP - Do not trust GPS coordinates on Google Map as a way to arrive, that is not trustworthy in this part of the world. Instead orient yourself to Stellas restaurant. If you find yourself leaving Santa Elena and heading down to San Luis, you are going the wrong way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique home in a wonderful location

Our family of seven (four adults and three kids) stayed at this beautiful and unique home for two nights. There are many places to sleep, including several beds with private bathrooms and lots of uniquely designed sofas that convert into extra beds, depending on how you want to arrange yourselves. The house is surrounded by amazing wildlife. We saw beautiful birds each morning, and were visited by a small and entertaining troop of white faced capuchin monkeys one morning. The location is outside the hustle and bustle of Monteverde, but just a few minutes walk from Stella's (a favorite for healthy and delicious breakfasts and lunches) and a few other stores and restaurants. Sergio was very responsive to any questions that came up, both before and during our stay. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is probably the most amazing property that we’ve ever stayed at. The location was absolutely perfect with an extremely short walk to get to legendary Stella’s Café, the grocery store and two other cafés and restaurants. Our host, Sergio, was very responsive and recommended this incredible Italian restaurant that was just a short 15 minute walk away. The pasta and pizza there were top shelf! The spaciousness of the property cannot be stressed enough. The grounds were immaculate and well maintained by staff who were just as friendly as you could be, and they went out of their way not to disturb us. Every day we saw Morpho butterflies, multiple species of tropical birds, daily visits from a cute agouti and the occasional visit from the monkeys. We had an impromptu concert in the amphitheater with my daughter playing guitar (furnished by the host), my son using his phone for a jazzy drumbeat, and the wife and I trying to sing! My kids also got a kick out of the roosters growing in the distance. We’re also a short walk from an amazing waterfall in a spectacular ravine with wildlife everywhere. The disco room was also pretty fun and there seems to be a bathroom every 20 feet. We are planning on coming back with friends and their families because the property just has so much room, is private and safe and it’s so well designed that everyone has their own space. Truly a gem of a propery and an experience we will not soon forget.
Our agouti friend
The plaza 5 minutes away with groceries, gift shop and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as described and was a nice mix of some modern renovations along with a vintage feel. We loved how it was tucked away under the large trees, and the children absolutely loved the daily monkey visits. The 10 of us mostly spent our time together in the living room area, which has a great open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings. Lush rain forest jungle view off the decks. We had everything we needed to cook meals and enjoy the property thoroughly. Robert and Catalina were very helpful and great hosts/caretakers. The property owners were quick to respond to a few of our initial questions about the area. We also loved how close it was to a small little shopping center with bakery, local restaría y, and groceries, and that you could easily walk to them, a few hundred meters away. The multiple structures made it almost like a private resort. So everyone could have their own privacy and getaway. Extremely convenient to all of the activities that Monteverde has to offer.
Patio area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful mountain house

We stayed in June for 4 nights, it was a large family gathering. The house and garden are a conglomerate of multiple rooms on the side of a hill that are not connected to each other but you can access from outside. Each room has its own balcony view and charm. The garden had lots of flora and intricate pathways, zig zagging to the rooms. When it rains it can be wet and slippery; it was the rainy season. The main living room and kitchen is well equipped with pots, pans, kettle, coffee maker, microwave, large toaster. We spent most of our time here and enjoyed playing card games on the large table. Plenty of sleeping options, lots of warm blankets, large safe to keep documents and laptops (ipads). The best part of the house was early morning and evening bird watching from kitchen balcony; lots of humming birds, emerald toucanets, motmots, trogans, finches... in addition to birds there were some larger animals that visited as well; squirrels, peahens, coatis, armadillos, agoutis.. In the night you can hear them jumping on the roofs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cloud forest experience

You literally feel like you’re staying in the forest - the property is beautiful and expansive, the rooms are spread out a bit and there’s quite a few stairs involved. I had my old parents (75 yrs+) who could walk up and down the stairs - we kept that to once a day though so they didn’t have to make multiple trips up and down. Our teenage boys took the rooms that were detached from the main unit while our parents and us stayed in adjacent rooms which are part of the main unit. Taking the luggage up & down for Checkin and checkout was certainly a bit of a haul - so, you need to be ready for that if you’re carrying a few check in bags. Our teenage boys got some workout with me:-) The location is very nice - we didn’t get to see the moneys as they never showed up. Stella’s bakery next door is great for breakfast & brunches. The host even arranged tour guide for night walk etc and provided tips for booking zipline etc. Selvatura park was a great family experience for Zipline as well as sloth habitat, butterfly garden, etc. Overall, a memorable cloud forest expedition staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply amazing!

Casa Guarumo is a magical place! We were a group of 9 (4 adults, 5 children ages 14, 13, 11, 9, and 7) traveling through Monteverde for two nights. Communication with Sergio was great and despite us not following the directions (we were supposed to text 24 hours in advance of our arrival), they were able to accommodate an early check-in! The property is simply magical - there is a main house with one queen bed, and several other bedrooms scattered throughout the property. This might be an issue for some groups/families who have smaller children, but for us it worked well. Each bedroom had a twin trundle/couch in addition to a main bed (varied between queen and king beds) and a separate bathroom. One villa had a rooftop terrace! The amphitheater provided a cool vibe (it also had a separate men and womens toilet area). We felt this property would be a very cool event space! Please note - there is no A/C in this property, but we opened doors and windows to get air circulating. We were not uncomfortable at all - the climate in Monteverde is perfect for indoor/outdoor living. Our most favorite parts about the property are the lush vegetation throughout - you truly feel like you are in a jungle - and the MONKEYS! Each afternoon, the monkeys would come and visit around 4:30pm! This provided our group for lasting memories and was such a fun experience. Overall, this was a fantastic place for our group and will cherish the memories we had while staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2025
Thanks Helen for such a wonderful review. You are always welcome to visit us again.
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