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Studio / Apt. Monteverde Cloud Forest With Private Balcony - Canopy View

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchenette
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Monteverde
  • Place, Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ranario
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Studio / Apt. Monteverde Cloud Forest With Private Balcony - Canopy View

Our Studio is perfect for anyone looking to be in a quiet setting with the cloud forest as your backyard, panoramic views and tropical gardens. Recently updated offering 1 KING BED and a private Balcony. A comfy space with all the needed utensils to be at home, it also offers a fridge, microwave oven, kitchenette, large bath with hot water.

Monteverde is a magical place to visit with protected areas that allow you to explore with a series of trails crossing many different ecosystems and allowing for one of the most amazing places to view wildlife, flora & fauna. We are located on the road to the Santa Elena reserve, rural living at its best with all the comfort for your stay. WI FI through out the property and a biological corridor to view birds, butterflies, mammals or just to enjoy nature.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking in rooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4059695
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Monteverde, Monteverde

What's nearby

  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ranario - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mundo de los Insectos - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ficus La Raiz - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Monteverde Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Taco - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Studio / Apt. Monteverde Cloud Forest With Private Balcony - Canopy View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Studio / Apt. Monteverde Cloud Forest With Private Balcony - Canopy View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Studio / Apt. Monteverde Cloud Forest With Private Balcony - Canopy View?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Studio / Apt. Monteverde Cloud Forest With Private Balcony - Canopy View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Studio / Apt. Monteverde Cloud Forest With Private Balcony - Canopy View located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Jardín de Orquídeas, Monteverde Orchid Garden and Wildlife Refuge Monteverde. Centro Comercial Monteverde and Mundo de los Insectos are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My host Oscar was great. Just the right amount of help and privacy. Enjoyed everything about this visit! Thank you for a wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was really beautiful! The cabin itself was great and the property was really fun to explore. It's right by a creek and sitting on the balcony listening to the creek was so soothing. It's also close to many restaurants and gift shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anna h.

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

Peaceful

The apartment was spacious and clean with beautiful views. The outdoor sitting balcony overlooking the stream. We feel rested after we stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane S.

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

No frills accommodation close to Monte Verde

My husband and I stayed two nights while exploring the Monte Verde area. The apartment has the very basic essentials which is all we needed since most of our time was spent exploring. Oscar was very helpful in recommending restaurants and places to explore and offered to make the reservations for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2024
Thanks for your review and for your visit.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert G.

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

MV

Good location with friendly people. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2024
We were delighted to have as our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a dream! I really enjoyed my stay here. The property grounds are beautiful with lots of flowers. The room was equally aesthetically pleasing, with tasteful decor that you rarely find in Costa Rica. It also came fully equipped with all the amenities you can think of - full kitchen, hairdryer, etc. I especially loved the private balcony overlooking the jungle stream. The location is excellent, but probably only convenient if you’ll have a car. It’s on the way to the Selvatura Adventure park. Oscar, the host, was extremely helpful and responsive. Highly recommend this place for your stay in Monteverde!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Awesome!

Great! Larry provided us with some information about monteverde when we got in and info about Manuel Antonio when we were checking out. Super accommodating when we asked for a laundry service as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARB L.

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

Lovely oasis

Our stay at Casa Balbi was quiet and amazing. Oscar was an incredible host who shared clear and ongoing communication and provided us with some great ideas for places to visit from food to parks to activities in the area. The cabin was just as it is shown in the photo. We lucked out to be given one with an amazing creek view. It is rustic and charming and all the amenities that we needed. Many thanks to Oscar as he is doing a great job as property manager!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger M.

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

Perfekt

Tolles Zimmer mit genialem Blick ins Grüne. Oscar hat uns super Tipps gegeben (Lokal zum Essen, Umgebung, auch eine großartige Nachttour). Wir hätten noch viel länger bleiben sollen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DARRYL W.

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

Way better than the pictures great people and location

don't miss your chance to see the property. far enough away from noise but close enough to all of your needs. Oscar is the best and his father the same
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy C.

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

This place was amazing!!!!

Larry was so great! He directed us to all the best places. What a beautiful stay very close to Santa Elena and Salvaterra. When we come back next time we will for sure be staying with LARRY. Again very accommodating, great place to stay, very clean, beautiful, very close to everything you need. Thank you LARRY we really enjoyed our stay. If you ever get to Colorado let us know. If I could give you 100 stars I would. AMAZING STAY❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

A nice ass place to stay man, but how do I get there?

The apartment and location was amazing but we had some trouble getting there as the host didn't communicate with us at all regarding directions to the stay, how to get in, or the wifi password. It was great place to stay and the key was in a lockbox at the front door. Any communication would have been cool though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

My little vacation

Everything was beautiful and comfortable , Larry it’s a very helpful person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

Excellent choice/great hosts

Larry and Oscar and Josseline were perfect hosts and we loved our stay at Casa Balbi in Monteverde!! We identified 55 bird species in the yard and nearby trails. Over 200 bird species in province. Gorgeous area but can be cool. We would love to go back.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Leslie T.

Tremendous Hosts!

This rustic retreat is close enough to town to walk and is a good value. Larry is an awesome host in that he provides a detailed list of sightseeing options based on the length of your stay in Monteverde. Much thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon G.

Overall, an excellent stay

The accommodation was quite large and well equipped. Our host, Larry, was a fount of information about the area. Although we were about two hours late arriving (the roads to Monteverde are winding and unpaved), Larry was waiting for us, which was highly appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Wonderful place to stay!

This was one of my favorite places to stay- it’s just on the outskirts of town. It’s quiet and peaceful and Oscar was so wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry A.

Oscar's Place

Not luxury but very comfortable and met our needs. The owner Oscar and his son Larry were very helpful in suggesting day trips and excursions to suit our preferences.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to have had you stay with us in our home, great to meet you and to see how you both explored the cloud forest and area to get to learn about the flora & fauna. Pura Vida
Archival

10/10 Excellent

janita h.

Beautiful and peaceful setting

A great studio apartment on an acreage on the way to Santa Elena Cloud Forest. Beautiful views of the area. Larry is an amazing host! We got so much information from him and everything he recommended was fantastic!! He booked us on the bus up to the cloud forest and made us feel right at home. It would be a good walk into Santa Elena but taxis are available as are buses.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha M.

3 night stay in Casa Balbi near Santa Elena in Monteverde, Dec 2016

This is one of the most beautiful places you can stay when visiting in Monteverde. The room is clean and well furnished, exactly as in the photo. The view from the cabin is of the rolling hills. The cabin is well-aerated and sunny. Larry was a wonderful host, very helpful and also very informative, sharing his deep knowledge of the Montverde region. The place is 5 min drive from the downtown, and a short distance to the cloud forest. I would definitely recommend this place for a short or extended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

About the host

Hosted by Oscar Sanchez

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Father & Son team that lives in Monteverde. The farm use to be active, at the time we are now creating small homes to host guest visiting the area with all needed comfort.

Why they chose this property

Quiet Setting in rural area with tropical gardens

What makes this property unique

Biological Corridor on property to view birds, Flora & Fauna.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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