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Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • Monteverde molnskogsreservat
    ‪8 min till fots‬
  • Curi-Cancha-reservatet
    ‪5 min med bil‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪6 min med bil‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪260 min med bil‬

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2 dubbelsängar

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Om boendet

Naturalistens Cloud Forest Retreat

Vårt hus ligger på 40 tunnland av privat egendom som gränsar Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve och är en av de sista privata hem innan reserven. Mer än hälften av vårt land ligger i primära molnskog, men vi har också en stor röjning under vårt hus som är perfekt för att titta på vilda djur. I själva verket, eftersom vår plats är angränsande till mer än 110.000 hektar skyddad skog, kommer du antagligen att se många fler djur här än på de flesta andra platser i Monteverde zonen. Vita apor, apelsinjuka, coatis, gråräv, armadillos och agoutis ses allmänt på vårt land, och flera molnskogs specialister, däribland glänsande quetzals och svarta guider, ses också ofta i närheten av huset. Även brocket hjort, som är mycket ovanligt, ses ibland här.

Fred Morrison byggde huset i mitten av 1980-talet. Han besökte först Monteverde 1981 och under sin vistelse hade han och två andra biologer en picknick på fastigheten, med den spektakulära utsikten över skogen och Nicoya-bukten i fjärran. En vecka senare, hans vänner kallade att berätta för honom att paketet var till salu och frågade om han skulle vilja bli delägare. De tre köpte egendomen senare samma år från en av de ursprungliga Quakerbönderna. Sedan dess har varje ägare byggt ett hus eller stuga på landet. Ingen av bostäderna är i sikte av andra, vilket ger dig en mycket privat upplevelse.

Själva huset ligger på en sluttning vid slutet av en 500-fots uppfart. Den var utformad med massor av stora, panoramafönster för att ta in mycket dagsljus och är riktad mot sydväst med dramatiska vyer över Mexikanska Nicoya och skogen canopy nedan.

Den nedre våningen har ett vardagsrum med en vedspis, en matsal, kök, två box säten, ett stort badrum och ett litet grovkök med tvättmaskin och torktumlare. Det finns också en lång veranda, där man kan sitta tittar på Mexikanska Nicoya och titta på upp till nio arter av kolibrier besöker matare. På övervåningen finns en takvåning balkong och två stora sovrum, ett med en queen size-säng och den andra med två fulla sängar.

Hos oss kommer du att vara borta från jäkt Santa Elena och huvudvägen. Du kommer att kunna sova på ljudet av katydider, cikader, grodor och vakna upp för att chorusing svartblockad trävakt och dueting gråbröst träskruv.

Allmänna bussar förbi längst ned i uppfart flera gånger varje dag och taxi är tillgängliga när som helst. Det finns flera bra restauranger bara några miles away samt en liten livsmedelsbutik och några gåva / caféer. Ingången till Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve är bara en tio minuters promenad från vårt hus. Men naturligtvis skulle det vara mycket längre om du tittar på vilda djur eller växter!

Om du vill, kan vi hjälpa dig att ordna att ha en begåvad lokal kock eller städning besök under din vistelse.

Rekommendationer för lokala guider på begäran.


Fastighetsförvaltaren

Laurie Sanders

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Engelska och spanska
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Om området

Monteverde

Denna semesterbostad ligger på landet i Monteverde. Vackra naturupplevelser kan du få i området kring Monteverde molnskogsreservat och Nationalparken Arenal Volcano. Jardín de Mariposas och Monteverde Orchid Garden är också värda ett besök. Kolla in områdets djurliv med aktiviteter som naturpromenader och fågelskådning.
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Monteverde, Puntarenas

I närheten

  • Monteverde molnskogsreservat - 8 min till fots - 0.7 km
  • Curi-Cancha-reservatet - 5 min med bil - 2.3 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 6 min med bil - 3.7 km
  • Jardín de Mariposas - 7 min med bil - 4.3 km
  • Monteverdes naturreservat - 11 min med bil - 6.1 km

Ta sig runt

  • Juan Santamaría Intl. Airport (SJO), San José, Costa Rica - 157 min med bil

Restauranger

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬9 min med bil
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬8 min med bil
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬6 min med bil
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬8 min med bil
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬8 min med bil

Vanliga frågor och svar

Är Naturalistens Cloud Forest Retreat husdjursvänligt?

Nej, husdjur är inte tillåtna på boendet.

Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Naturalistens Cloud Forest Retreat?

Incheckning börjar 16.00.

Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Naturalistens Cloud Forest Retreat?

Utcheckning sker senast klockan 11.00.

Var ligger Naturalistens Cloud Forest Retreat?

Denna semesterbostad på landet ligger mindre än 2 km från Monteverde molnskogsreservat, Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos och Friends Meeting House. Curi-Cancha-reservatet och Fladdermusdjungeln ligger också 3 km härifrån.

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9,8/10

Renlighet

10/10

Personal och service

8,8/10

Bekvämligheter

9,6/10

Boendets skick och faciliteter

10/10

Hållbarhet

10/10

Incheckning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Läge

10/10

Annonsens riktighet

Recensioner

10/10 Fantastiskt

Dhruvish S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing Natural Getaway

This house nestled as close as possible to the Monteverde Cloud Forest is nothing short of a wildlife paradise. In the morning, you can hear the calls of toucans, motmots, and howler monkeys. At least six species of hummingbirds visited our feeders every day, and coatis and agoutis were a common sight. The scenic view of the trees and ocean from the second floor deck was amazing. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants an authentic Costa Rican experience.
Bodde här 3 nätter i mars 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Michelle Y.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Secluded Cloud Forest Hummingbird Retreat

This is a simple and beautiful place where we enjoyed spending a lot of our time at the property. The nature trail, the hummingbirds, the views, the other wildlife and the peace made each day a wonder.In the yard we saw 9 different species of hummingbirds, coatis, white-faced monkeys and other birds and butterflies. We especially liked having Lillian's food waiting for us each day so we didn't have to figure out where to eat! She prepared olla de carne, veggies, tortillas, guac, the best pico ever, rice and more. Raul was wonderful and welcoming. We had a night tour already planned, but I would have preferred to do one at the property with Raul Jr. because there is so much we didn't see on our own! A few things to note are how remote this place actually is and how daunting the drive is (but all the roads in MV are not good) and also the house has zero curtains or shades, so the views are wonderful, but it's impossible to keep the light out. It was also chilly in January-- we used the wood burning stove and could've used slippers (the floors are gorgeous, but cold and slippery). This place won't be for everyone, but it was perfect for us! After 3 weeks touring Costa Rica, this was our favorite place where we felt the most authentic experience of our trip.
Bodde här 4 nätter i januari 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Maria M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing stay!

The house was bigger and nicer than I expected. The view is incredible! So fun spotting coatimundis and hummingbirds even from inside the house through the big windows all around. Raul was the most helpful and friendly host - he even pulled our car out of a ditch! Lillian's dinner was from heaven - perfect meal for our family after arriving from a long day of travel. Thank you for such a nice time in Monteverde!
Bodde här 3 nätter i januari 2025

10/10 Fantastiskt

Anita K.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing property, wishing we stayed longer.....

We had an incredible stay at this cozy and well-equipped cabin! The surroundings are absolutely stunning, and Raul was an amazing host. He went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable—he was very flexible with our changing arrival time and even waited for us late at night as we encountered some challenges with the rental car. He also helped set up a fantastic night hike with his son and showed us the unique plants around the property. His attention to detail and kindness truly stood out.A special thank you to Lillian for the delicious dinner that awaited us after a long day of travel—it was so comforting and even lasted for two nights. We absolutely loved being away from the crowds, enjoying the peace and quiet of this stunning location. Sitting on the porch, watching hummingbirds dance through the rain, was pure magic. This place is a true gem, and we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and peaceful retreat. Thank you, Raul, for everything!
Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Theresa Z.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Enjoyable Monteverde Stay

The house sits on a beautiful land - lush green, peaceful, with lots of animals. The hummingbird feeder provided by the owners is a high hit. Within minutes of hanging the feeder up, we saw more than twenty kind of hummingbirds! The house is only 10 min walk from the monteverde cloud forest biological preserve, which makes it convenient to visit the preserve.We also went on a night tour with a tour guide the owner recommended. The tour was very informative, and it was fun looking for animals together with our guide. Laurie, the owner, is extremely responsive and helpful. Thank you, Laurie, for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Charlie B.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Absolutely Beautiful

The cabin is so cozy with everything you need to enjoy the amazing surroundings. Raul met us and helped us with everything, including a plat tire. I was definitely worth the challenging three hour drive from Liberia. Thanks again Raul!
Bodde här 4 nätter i november 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Verifierad resenär

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Bodde här 3 nätter i november 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Hunter P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing stay in monteverde

Highly recommend this property in Monteverde. It is located at the top of the mountain in the cloud forest. The host was excellent and arranged a tour for us. The views are stunning and the privacy is unmatched. Would stay again in a heart beat
Bodde här 3 nätter i december 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Xin L.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

A nice cozy home at a good location

The house is old but kept clean and cozy. It is at a high position on the mountain with a good view of the forest and the ocean. We waked up morning with birds' song and the hummingbirds are not afraid of human at all. The meal prepared by Lilliana is very tasty. Our family enjoyed our stay of 2 nights.
Bodde här 2 nätter i juli 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Gordon D.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Great stay

Was very relaxing
Bodde här 2 nätter i juli 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kristen S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Very nice

We loved this house and the surrounding property. The trail on the property was fun to hike. The hummingbirds were absolutely amazing! Monteverde is a super place to hike with Howler, Spider, Capuchin monkeys, Coatis, and many beautiful birds. We even saw the elusive Resplendent Quetzal! My only complaint is the terrible roads so full of potholes. A bit scary to drive and caused us some carsickness. Otherwise loved the isolation and new habitat. Thank you!
Bodde här 3 nätter i juni 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Amy S.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Highlight of trip to Costa Rica

We loved staying here! Raul was amazing to work with and he was so great to help us set up a night hike with his son (which was amazing) and helped us figure out transportation there. He was great and showed us plants around the property. We also loved the dinner made by Lillian! It was delicious and fed us for 2 nights. So wonderful to have food waiting after a long day of travel. Totally recommend this place. It was a little far from the town if you don’t have transportation but many of the places are hard to walk to if you want an awesome location with a view that can’t be beat! Sitting on the porch watching hummingbirds even when it was pouring rain was an incredible experience
Bodde här 2 nätter i maj 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kari H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Cloud Forest Cabin - A must!

Perfect cabin situated above the trees of the cloud forest! We were juat amazed by the view of this place! They had everything we needed to stay comfortably. Very nice sitting area on the second floor where you can feed the hummingbirds and watch other wildlife. We had tons of hummingbirds in the day and bats flying around at night, super cool! Toucanets and Motmots where also a common sighting. Thank you Raul for tracking down a whole Gunabana fruit for us while we were there! The property is very close to the Monteverde cloud forest reserve. You could walk to it but is a little uphill from the property. We decided to just park at the official parking spot a little ways down the road and it worked out good for us. Its also a short ride/drive to downtown Monteverde with everything you need. Definitely a special place amd so glad to have stayed here.
Bodde här 6 nätter i maj 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Kristin H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Second stay at this special property

The little yellow house vibes love and family in all of its nooks and crevices! I wouldn’t be surprised if we are back again For a third visit.
Bodde här 2 nätter i maj 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Judy

Gillade: Renlighet, bekvämligheter, boendets skick och faciliteter och kommunikation
Beautiful and peaceful location with a view of the ocean. The hummingbirds were loudly waiting for food within minutes of us walking in and they did not disappoint-a never ending show. Raul is a wonderful host and Raul Jr is a fantastic naturalist guide. So much to do and see, we wish we could have stayed longer!
Bodde här 3 nätter i mars 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Tom M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

A private extension of the nature preserve

Wonderful home next to the park. Huge property with very well maintained trails, it’s functionally part of the nature preserve. Highly recommend Raul Jr’s night tour if he’s available, it was outstanding. Incredible to stay so close to the cloud forrest entrance. We saw many birds from the porch, can see the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Long term ecology conscious owner, warm and joyful local support folks. Can’t recommend enough, the perfect way to experience the cloud forrest.
Bodde här 2 nätter i mars 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Maggie C.

Gillade: Renlighet, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful spot - great stay

Absolutely beautiful spot. We loved our stay and highly recommend this cabin. Everything is in great condition and very clean. The only thing for guests to be aware of is that check-in requires meeting the property manager at the property a pre-arranged time (rather than self-check-in).
Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Betsy C.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Mountaintop magic

Two special people make for a unique experience. Raul Ramirez, the property manager, arranged for a guide in the Cloud Forest who was excellent, and called taxis that could manage the steep driveway and understand some English. Lillian, the cook and housekeeper, had the place looking spotless and provided dinner in huge proportions that fed us well for two meals. She kindly brought breakfast supplies as well. There's a personal touch with a binder that provides the owner's story and a guide to the house, and a guest book with lots of thank yous. Children's drawings are especially appreciated. Just as advertised, it's an easy walk from the house to the entrance to the Cloud Forest Preserve.
Bodde här 2 nätter i januari 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jenny M.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Amazing stay in Monte Verde

We loved our stay at the cabin on the mountain! Spacious and comfortable and located in a quiet, serene setting just a short walk to the Reserve and Cafe Colibri. We loved the cozy window seats to relax and peruse the many books on nature and look at our pictures from the day of exploring. We enjoyed our time exploring the trail behind the house, and sitting on the balcony, sipping wine and watching gorgeous hummingbirds come to the feeders. Raul was so kind and helpful and he was always quick to reply if I had a question. He arranged a wonderful night tour with his son and even let us follow him to the site so we wouldn't have trouble finding it. Lillian prepared several delicious meals for us that lasted us for a few nights nights. We stayed for four nights but would have loved to stay longer as there is so much to do in Monte Verde!
Bodde här 5 nätter i januari 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Wilkie

Gillade: Renlighet, boendets skick och faciliteter och kommunikation
Nice quiet secluded house a short walk away from the entrance to the Cloud Forest Preserve. However, there is a fairly steep and long driveway to negotiate. There are animals and birds that frequent the property, and there is a nice walk through a trail on the property itself. Just be aware, this is a comfortable but rustic house- no TV, but decent wifi (suggestion to Laurie: replace the router with one or two eeros. Shower head also should be replaced.). Pre-arrival communication with the owner was great, as was the check-in with Raul, the property manager. A short drive to the restaurants and shops at Monteverde and Santa Elena. Take advantage of the opportunity to have Lillian cook a meal for you.
Bodde här 2 nätter i januari 2024

10/10 Fantastiskt

Taran N.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Paradise

The spot was completely magical. Our only negative was that we didn’t stay long enough. Incredibly peaceful and beautiful with outrageous sunset views and very easy walks to Monteverde park. A true dream.
Bodde här 3 nätter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Sara A.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Short but sweet

We spent to wonderful nights in this house. The hummingbirds are awesome. They drank two feeders in one day. The house is very cozy.
Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Mary G., Lynn, MA, USA

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Beautiful mountainside location

I wish we had booked a longer stay here! The views were so wonderful we were reluctant to go anywhere else. We spent hours on the upstairs deck watching the hummingbirds (9 or 10 different species that we were able to identify) and staring out at the Gulf of Nicoya. The house was exactly as advertised and we were very happy to be able to do laundry. We had dinner waiting for us upon our arrival and tons of leftovers - enough for a couple more meals per person. This was a perfect midway stop during our Costa Rica vacation!
Bodde här 2 nätter i december 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

Colby D.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful immersion into nature

The four of us (kids 9 and 11) had a wonderful stay at this home in Monteverde. Laurie the host was so helpful with information in advance, and Raul was on site to help us settle in and coordinate with our guides and other activities. Lillian made us an incredible dinner that we enjoyed all week. We enjoyed a guided tour of the nearby park and a night hike with Marvin. The house was clean with wonderful wildlife all around and had everything we needed to enjoy our time in the rain forest. We loved it- thanks to all!
Bodde här 3 nätter i november 2023

10/10 Fantastiskt

David B., Springfield

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Wonderful October stay

We stayed for six nights in this very nice home. Comfortable beds. Very quite nights to sleep. An excellent meal was prepared for us upon arrival and feed us for four nights. Lillian is a superb chef. Trails into very nice forest around house. Ten species of hummingbirds were regular at feeders. We recorded 76 species of birds around the grounds. Will certainly make plans to return. Recommended.
Bodde här 6 nätter i oktober 2023

Om värden

Laurie Sanders är värd

Värdens profilbild
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 is the co-director of Historic Northampton and works as an environmental consultant with Conservation Works LLC. For ten years (1999-2009), she produced 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.

Both Fred and Laurie are active in Westhampton, serving on the Conservation Commission (Fred), Zoning Board of Appeals (Laurie), and the Open Space & Recreation Committee (Fred & Laurie).

Our daughter is now a student at Boston University, majoring in anthropology and minoring in spanish.

Varför värden valde detta boende

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.

Vad som gör detta boende unikt

Quiet, private and extraordinary wildlife opportunities.

Språk:

Engelska, Spanska