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Casa Cielo: Bird’s Eye Views– proceeds support Sustainability Center

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Nestled in the forrest, quiet and private, yet near where you park
Bright hardwood floors featured throughout the cabin
Enjoy sky-high views from the second floor bedroom and loft bed
Second floor bedroom with comfy double bed and lots of books and games
Mesmerizing view from Bacony

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Carretera a Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • Place, Vista al Golfo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ranario
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Loft

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathtub

Soap · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Cielo: Bird’s Eye Views– proceeds support Sustainability Center

All proceeds from Casa Cielo fund the animal welfare, environmental and social welfare programs at the Sustainability Center. Casa Cielo is a breathtaking paradise with unmatched views of the forested mountains of Monteverde and is perfect for families or groups of friends. Enjoy exploring the private forest trails throughout our 2.5 hectare/6 acre property, and relax on the balcony to enjoy incredible sunsets over forest valley and the Gulf of Nicoya. Just minutes from Santa Elena and the Monteverde reserves, this cabin is the perfect home base for all of your ecotourism adventures in the cloud forest!

Casa Cielo is truly the most awe-inspiring home in Monteverde. This two-story (plus loft) A-frame cabin makes guests feel as if they are living in the sky. Hawks can often be seen soaring over the valley from the large picture windows running the length of the first floor. The sunrises and sunsets from the hammock on the upstairs balcony are an unforgettable experience. We provide you with free organic coffee from our farm in Monteverde for the first morning of your stay for you to settle in and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the surrounding forest.

Casa Cielo features a whirlpool bathtub on the second floor for two overlooking the valley forest views. With gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the cabin and plenty of spaces to relax, Casa Cielo is the ideal spot for a vacation in paradise. With a double bed and loft bed upstairs, plus a cozy futon, Casa Cielo easily sleeps 5 people. Both the downstairs bathroom and upstairs whirlpool bathtub have hot water, and there is a washing machine and double clothesline. You’ll enjoy the view while cooking in our fully-equipped kitchen, and the whole family will love sitting down for a meal at our custom-crafted dining table. Of if you’d rather relax, you can enjoy traditional Costa Rican meals cooked by our neighbors from the local community and delivered to you.

You’ll love relaxing on the couch or in the armchair in the living room, curling up with a book on the upstairs loveseat, or enjoying a sunset coffee or glass of wine in the balcony hammock. The views in Casa Cielo are unmatched no matter where you are in the cabin. The dining table looks out onto our forest preserve property, and further beyond into the valley and out to the Gulf of Nicoya. All of our guests love the upstairs balcony, which has a custom designed wrought iron railing– feel free to set up the hammock for some serious relaxing or take it down to do sunrise yoga.

Enjoy playing a game or reading from our library collection of children and adult books, Costa Rican guidebooks, and books about local flora and fauna. Sit down at the desk to write a story in our guestbook or look up activities in Monteverde with free Wifi. With over 2.5 hectares/6 acres of private forest to explore via our trails, you will have a great time exploring the famous cloud forests of Monteverde and seeing various plants and animals (including parrots, toucans, and monkeys).

You can enjoy the entire house, private parking space, and the private 2.5 hectare/6 acre lush forest property that surrounds Casa Cielo. There is a private gated entrance and short flat trail leading to Casa Cielo.

We provide guests with the option of ordering homemade meals that are delivered straight to your doorstep! Please arrange with us ahead of time if you would like meals (breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners) prepared throughout your stay.

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About the area

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ficus La Raiz and El Cafetal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Monteverde Orchid Garden and Café Monteverde Coffee Farm. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and The Bat Jungle are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.
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Carretera a Monteverde, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Vista al Golfo - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ranario - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mundo de los Insectos - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 18 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Taco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Gabriel Goodchild S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view and a cozy cabin! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Cielo was a lovely place to stay for a visit to monteverde. I loved looking out over the valley for birds!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Amazing views, WOW!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views. Location convenient to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful place to stay and loved seeing all the wildlife
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great and the views spectacular. We enjoyed our time in the house and exploring the area. We did have some meals prepared and they were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was built earlier than some others, and was an amazing find! You feel like you are alone in the cloud forest looking out at the view. The stairs to the bedroom are steep, so be ready for that. The proceeds from this vrbo support the Sustainability Center in Guacimal, so we felt great in supporting their important goals. Cafe Om down 606 in Guacimal was amazing, with real history of the settling of the area. Very nice for vegetarian and vegan foods made from scratch.The vrbo is close to all kinds of activities in Santa Elena and Monteverde, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Great little quirky cabin

Beautiful views and ideal for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

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

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay at Casa Cielo. The views from the property are amazing, and it is conveniently located on the main road through to Santa Elena/Monteverde. We’re also very happy in benefits the Sustainability Center, which is one of the main reasons we booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Beautiful stay!

We had the most gorgeous view up in the mountains and had a delicious home cooked authentic Costa Rican dinner one night! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Navneeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Casa Cielo, this house is nested in nature with breathtaking views, a paradise in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very charming cabin immersed in nature! Our family had a magical stay—we were even greeted by monkeys one morning, which was such a fun and unexpected surprise as they watched us curiously. The cabin is cozy and beautifully nestled in the natural surroundings. Access to the property involves a short walk with your luggage, but as a family of campers, it just felt like another adventure. Totally worth it for the peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking views. We’d absolutely recommend it to nature lovers looking for a unique and memorable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Casa cielo

We enjoyed our short stay. Love the views from the windows and outside deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maude M.

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

Great view!

We had a good stay at Casa Cielo. The sunsets and sunrises are absolutely amazing! The bed was comfortable however it was really short. Also, FYI the cabin is more on the rustic side and the balcony could use some work.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig M.

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

Great cabin

There’s lots of great things about this place. If you want peace and quiet in nature this is the spot. Its a great cabin just far enough off the grid and it’s easy to get to town when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake K.

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

Incredible find

An absolutely breathtaking view in a fun little spot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

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

hammock in paradise!

i had such a nice stay at this magical spot. saw beautiful birds and even some monkeys in the distance from the balcony! the views are unmatched.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

Awesome home with a very unique location

Casa Cielo was fantastic and Veronica/Stuart were even more fantastic. Highly recommend this place. Make sure you stop at the sustainability centre, it was a highlight of our time in Monteverde
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us! It was wonderful having your family here!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Wonderful!!!

This place is totally wonderful, remote yet accessible, with an utterly stunning view, everything you need and just fantastic people to rent from. You will not regret choosing this rental!!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
We are so grateful people take the time to write a note about their experience. It is so true that you are close to everything, yet far enough to not feel like you are in the crowded and loud Monteverde-Santa Elena area. The views can be watched in peace as you watch the sun-sets from your balcony and enjoy a home-delivered meal from a nearby neighbor. Everyone wins. Our guests love their experience and they help us help the world too, as all cabin income goes to fund the programs at the Sustainability Demonstration Center.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Santa Elena / Monte Verde getaway

We enjoyed our time in the area. We did a hike at the Santa Elena Cloud Forrest Reserve. A night hike tour at the Santa Elena Night walk. The rest of the time we just enjoyed the town and area eating at Sodas and meeting the people. The view from the cabin was worth the price alone. Spectacular and what a place to watch the sunset. I would recommend this place to friends. Greg and Jill
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2025
Hello Greg, thank you so much for your review. We totally agree the sunset is amazing. Welcome to stay again and we also really appreciate the shoutout.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Beautiful Spot!

One of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed. The house is rustic and a little rough around the edges but that is all accounted for in the price and clear in the listing. The village of Santa Elena is close by and great for dining and shopping. Just string the hammock up on the porch and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Lovely tree house in idyllic location

The chalet was brilliant. A great space for the whole family, with amazing views. The hosts communicated brilliantly and we had a great time. The view is honestly just amazing and waking up to it on the mornings we're beautiful. Great facilities too with a kitchen stocked with equipment and some coffee and bits provided. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

Beautiful view

Veronica and her sustainability center are doing great things for the community! We showed up to a free salsa lesson, and our kids joined in immediately. Happy that our stay supports a great cause! The location is close to everything and the view is unmatched!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
It was great hosting our guests at Casa Cielo, and are glad to hear that they loved the location. We are so glad our guests stopped by our Sustainability Demonstration Center. It was fun getting to talk together about what we do at our Center, and the community salsa class loved having the children join in!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

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

Wonderful!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property - the views were gorgeous, the house had all the amenities we needed and helpful notes to explain the property. A true gem in Monteverde. Veronica was a terrific host and we loved that this helped support local social justice and sustainability causes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
We are very grateful to have such nice people stay with us and support our work at the Center through their stay. It is lovely to meet people who are like-minded and are happy and spread their joy to all those whose lives they touch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla h.

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

Wonderful!

We just loved this property! After a flight delay we had to travel in the dark which was a bit scary but Stuart was amazing at helping make sure we found the cabin. When we woke up the next morning, we were greeted with the most incredible view, there was even a rainbow.We had everything we needed and enjoyed the incredible sunsets each night. Stuart also took us on a bird sightseeing tour on their farm which was great, we saw so many amazing birds. Close to Santa Elena for restaurants and shopping. Wonderful start to our trip throughout CR.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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