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Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, travel cot
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    8 min walk
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre
    8 min walk
  • Ficus La Raiz
    16 min walk
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    253 min drive

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View from top of the house.
A House From Out of This World!!!!
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (19)
The price is NZ$479
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
A House From Out of This World!!!!

About the area

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre. .This vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 27.6 mi (44.5 km) from Lake Arenal.
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What's nearby

  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!

Surrounded by the forest the house is set off the ground and has huge windows to give it spectacular views of the forest canopy and Nicoya Gulf. Big rooms and Queen size beds provide comfort, plus all the essentials and more are provided. The house is large enough for a family but also perfect for a couples romantic get-away. Located close to town but extremely private it is ideal as a base to enjoy all of Monteverdes attractions and is an attraction in itself that provides the peace to rest after a full day of activities.

As mentioned the house is located on a large property, there are other rent houses on the property but out of shouting distance to provide each with privacy. Just up the road from the property there are several restaurants, a couple small supermarkets, art galleries and souvenir shops. Also in the area there are several attractions such as private reserves, a butterfly garden, night tours and others.

The space

The house is located on a 27 acre property which guests can explore as they wish, providing them the opportunity to see lots of the local flora and fauna without having to book a tour or drive anywhere.

Interaction with guests

Our hostess will confirm your reservation, meet you for check in and help with any questions you might have about the house, the area, tour options, dining suggestions on anything else you might need. We will leave you to yourself once checked in but are available at any moment for any questions or help you may need.

Other things to note

As a note the sofa bed lacks privacy because it is located in the living area but not comfort since it has a double bed mattress on it.

This property has a security camera outside, facing the garage.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a desk.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Daniela

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Unit size: 1550 sq ft (144 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Above Gulf Vacation Home Monteverde
Above Gulf Vacation Montever
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Monteverde
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Private vacation home
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Private vacation home Monteverde

Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay with family in monteverde
Saw family of coati around property. Daniela was very helpful and prompt with her communications. Highly recommend if staying in monteverde with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

luke m., Carrboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Best hostess
Daniella helped us so much, really helped us create a fun family experience. And the house and property was really beautiful and secluded. Couldn’t have been happier
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing!
We very much enjoyed our stay at this slice of heaven! The house is amazing with everything that you might need. The host, Daniela was even more amazing, if that is even possible. Daniela was so easy to work with and communicate with. She was extremely helpful with anything we needed. The wildlife, view and charm of this house would be hard to beat. We would not hesitate to stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular house in the trees!
We would absolutely stay again at this house. The view was breathtaking, the house was clean, Daniela was so helpful and very responsive. She met us when we checked in and she is just lovely. It is a bit hard to find but she was so helpful in getting us there that once we found it, we had no issues going in and out. The house is very roomy and can fit at least 5-6 comfortably. The back deck is so wonderful in the early morning if you enjoy watching birds and various animals. Don’t miss out on this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A ton of fun!
We loved staying here. Daniela was very communicative, and sent great directions, including a very helpful video - without it, we might have still been wandering around the rainforest. The house is just a few minutes from town but feels like it’s tucked away, and we were able to see plenty of wildlife from the back balcony. Enough space for all of us, and the washer/dryer was a huge bonus so we could throw in a load of laundry. Highly recommend staying here if you need a lovely, comfortable place to stay in Monteverde!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surroundings
The house was great and had everything we needed. We were close to town and had fun observing wildlife from the back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The listing is exactly as pictured and described. The property is nicely secluded but still close to everything. It is easy to get to, yet private. We felt completely safe to walk around the property day and night looking for wildlife. We saw coatis, agoutis, howler and white faced monkeys as well as toucans, hummingbirds, bell birds and mot mots. At night we could watch the lightening from the thunderstorms above the gulf put on an amazing show. The host was a great communicator with the location, meeting us at the house and showing us around and how things worked. She also connected us with an amazing local guide for a night tour. I would stay here again during the green season. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family or 4 plus people in Monteverde!
Beautiful house with a great view! You feel out in nature and even the monkeys came right up to the house one afternoon. Nice walking trails and good food nearby. Close to zip lining and the cloud forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was super unique and really amazing. The view of the Gulf of Nicoya was beautiful. My wife and I stayed there with our 8 and 5 year old daughters. This place was plenty big enough for all of us. It had an awesome balcony that wrapped around the whole house. The house is very secluded, but its not far from great locations. The house was modern with cool wood crafted tables and countertops. The Cloud Forest and the Children's Eternal Rain Forest are short drives. There is also a small grocery store that is close by. We didn't really go into the main part of town for anything. Don Luis, Stella's Bakery and Morpho's restaurant were some of our favorite eateries, that were close by. The host of the property Danielle is wonderful. She communicates with you as much as you need her, and will give you recommendations and can even set you with tour guides. I would highly recommend this place for anyone traveling to Monteverde. I also high recommend Monteverde, for anyone visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family holiday
My family of 4 stayed for 3 nights. Daniela made us breakfast 2 of the mornings at Abuelo’s Hangout to help us get out the door early for our scheduled activities. One was quite early for a guided hike with George, which she helped arrange. We did 2 hikes with George- can’t say enough other than book it now! Super fun, informative and just a great time. The view from the house is amazing. My tween and teen enjoyed having separate rooms. On our last morning, we were greeted by a family of capuchin monkeys. Thank you for sharing this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim m., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!!!
This place is nothing short of spectacular. It was perfectly clean, the furnishing are top of the line, the setting is gorgeous, the host Daniella was so helpful and accommodating. We even saw a monkey! I highly recommend this tree house home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andi c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Beautiful views. Felt like a cabin in the mountains. Daniela was helpful and prompt in all her communication. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Monteverde home!
Amazing place to stay! Only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Monteverde stay
Very comfortable property. Amazing views of wildlife. The add-on breakfast was some of the best food of our trip! Daniela an excellent host. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for family stay in Monteverde
We (2 adults, kids age 8 and 12) stayed in this house. It was very nice and a perfect base for our trip. The home is very well taken care of, with an excellent outdoor space. There were animals close by that gave a great nature feel. The playground/park outside is a lot of fun and very unique. The location is slightly off the path, though we were able to walk easy enough to the store and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Monteverde
The property is very nicely furnished and stocked. Great views from the deck. Daniela was very accommodating and addressed all our needs and questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle luxary
We loved this house. Perfect big one floor 3 br 2 nice bath.layout. Huge decks. Lovely building details. Beautiful bay view. The house had everything. Very comfy. Please note the driveway gets very steep but we did it in a 2wd low hp suv.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad F., Santo Domingo, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Off the beaten path. Comfortable, newer cabin with everything you need. End of road in the jungle. Highly recommend. We live here in cr and Daniela, the host, was great!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Akron, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hideaway with wonderful views
Even our 25 year old daughter was amazed with the views from the house. The house itself is also view nice, open and airy yet plenty of privacy. Daniela is a wonderful, attentive host. Recommend the breakfast at Abuela’s Hideout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S., Burlington, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The photos do not do this place justice. The place was well appointed and very clean. The beds were very comfortable and Daniella was an excellent and helpful host. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P., Gainesville, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing setting
I truly felt I was staying in the cloud forest. I loved watching the agouti and coati on the back deck and the clearing down below. Daniella’s instructions were great and the signage getting to the house was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe G., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Place
Absolutely loved it - one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed. The gorgeous wood furniture and the view were the highlights. We saw more wildlife from the balcony than we did at Monteverde or Curi-Cancha! Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little house !!
My family of four stayed here for 2 nights as we explored CR. The view over the gulf is just beautiful! The light from the large windows is so nice c the beds are comfy, there are two bathrooms and washer/dryer, and a small kitchen! I wish we had more time here !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little paradise home
❤️ Loved this property! Our first time experience to Monteverde was one for the books we traveled with our little family on July 15 and we are very glad we booked in this true little gem.waking up everyday at this home was amazing Loved the wrap around porch around the home. Has the cutest unique custom furniture. There are not enough good things to say about this property.book if your looking for a great experience and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022