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Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!

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House front
Seesaw game and statues of different animals in the private entertainment park.
View of the park, with different games to hang out
Fully equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪253 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Daniela
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Monteverde Orchid Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas

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

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Ficus La Raiz and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Amazing rental house in Monteverde!

Just rent this house now and don't look elsewhere! Amazing view from the property. We saw a toucan, monkeys, coatis, agoutis, and other birds right from the porch. Close to everything in town and attractions. We had great communication with Daniela the host, and she arranged great guided tours for us. A truly incredible propety.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

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

Great View

This house worked well for our family of adults. It’s close enough to town but it feels like a tree house in the woods. Great view of the Gulf of Nicoya. Communication with the host was always quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Awesome Stay!

The pictures don’t do this house justice. It’s beautiful inside and the nature outside is incredible. Small touches like including coffee, tea, board games and the yoga mat make this an exceptional Vrbo property. Daniela is exceptional with communication and arrangements. The only place I don’t go to 5 points is location and that’s only because of the road quality to get there. We had a high clearance, 2 wheel drive and still got bounced around. No way I could imagine taking a sedan there. All in all, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Fabulous spot!

Our stay here was fabulous. The pictures don’t do it justice. The home is extremely clean and well taken care of. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped.It’s close enough to walk into the town of Monteverde and minutes to all of the excursions.We had monkeys visit our balcony and the view is incredible. To top it off, our host, Daniela was lovely and very responsive. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Z.

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

Wonderful Start to Our Vacation

We were 4 travelers on our first trip together. Mom, Dad, Son, and Son's fiance. Staying at Above the Gulf house was a perfect place to begin our adventure! The house is unique and beautifully appointed. The view from the balcony drew us outside every afternoon. But what made it extra special was Daniela, our contact person. She promptly answered all our questions, and helped with several restaurant and tour suggestions. Thank you, Daniela!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovley home has all amenities. Daniela very responsive. A bit hard to find but very quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved this property, would highly recommend, amazing views with local wildlife coming to visit. A short drive into Monteverde, and dining options and a small supermarket very close by. Daniela the host was lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Wonderful Monteverde home!

Amazing place to stay! Only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

The Gulf House - Home Away from Home

The Gulf House was perfect for our stay in Monteverde. It had everything we needed and more. The views were spectacular, and the property was close to town but secluded at the same time. Daniela was a great host. She was always quick to respond to our questions and to provide recommendations. She also assisted with booking various activities for us. Our favorite was the night tour with George! Would definitely recommend for your stay in Monteverde!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

william k.

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

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

Richard D.

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

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

Lizzie L.

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

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

luke m.

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

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

Abigail S., Burlington, Canada

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

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

andi c.

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

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

Erica L.

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

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

Joan S., United States

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

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

Magdalena D.

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

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

Steve W., Akron, Ohio

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

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

kim m., Where do you live?

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

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

Tammy F.

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

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

Brad F., Santo Domingo, Costa Rica

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

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

Philip L.

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

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

Michelle P.

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

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

Stacey O.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Daniela

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We are a local family descended from the Quakers and the locals who came to colonize the area more than 60 years ago. We have had the opportunity to travel and hope that now we can help travelers enjoy and get the most out of their time in Monteverde.
Pura Vida.

Why they chose this property

Centrally located but private, unique architecture, furniture and decoration.

What makes this property unique

Personalized attention and care to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

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