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

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Bathroom
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

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Carretera a Monteverde, Puntarenas
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪251 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.

Property manager

Veronica Sheehan
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Mountain view

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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

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
This property accepts cash
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Monteverde Frog Pond 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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Carretera a Monteverde, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 14 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Cielo: Bird’s Eye Views– proceeds support Sustainability Center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Cielo: Bird’s Eye Views– proceeds support Sustainability Center?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Cielo: Bird’s Eye Views– proceeds support Sustainability Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Cielo: Bird’s Eye Views– proceeds support Sustainability Center located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Vista al Golfo and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mundo de los Insectos and Jardín de Orquídeas. Monteverde Orchid Garden and Ficus La Raiz are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

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

Incredible views, amazing hosts!

We were completely blown away by this stay - the house is amazing with absolutely incredible views at the edge of a valley. Sunrises and sunsets are unreal. Tons of birds flying by all the time - we saw a lot of vultures and a few magpies, plus some songbirds.Our host invited us to go on a birding walk early in the morning about half an hour's drive from the house, where we saw an incredible amount of amazing species including parrots, parakeets, motmots, manakins, and nighthawks, plus a very friendly donkey.The only thing we had we had trouble with was the hot tub - the hot water heater doesn't seem to be able to keep up with the water demand for the tub. Don't let this dissuade you though, this is a must-stay in the Monteverde region.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Navneeth, Valencia

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

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

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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!!

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Krupali D.

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

Excellent !!

This property has the view !! Don't expect a completely bug-free room. All basic necessities are taken care of. It is not a resort but if you are looking for a simple, peaceful stay with great views, this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Monteverde is magical

I wish we had more time to spend there, but what a nice oasis to come home to after trekking the hills all day! The view rivals all the expensive hotels in the area. I was glad to know that staying there might help in some small way support the efforts to preserve habitat in the area. Definitely use the GPS coordinates to find it. Even though it is close to the road, we never would have found it without them.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Beautiful view, secluded and supporting sustainable tourism!

We stayed for 3 nights and wish we had stayed the entire 9 nights we had in CR. Veronica was extremely accommodating with the warmest welcome after our long drive. We chose this place after reading it benefited the Sustainable Demonstration Center, as well as offering local homemade food from the neighbor Giselle and her family, which was amazing!! We could have stayed at the house all day with the beautiful views watching birds and monkeys but we did explore the wonderful town of Santa Elena and Selvatura Reserve. We have recommended this wonderful place to many friends and hope we can return again someday. It fills me with excitement to revisit this listing with the wonderful experience and memories it provided us. Thank you Veronica and family :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sonia A.

To reconnect with nature

We had 3 amazing days at the Casa Cielo. We stopped first by the sustainability Center for great food and to learn about Veronica's projects before discovering this little paradise. The house is very well equipped and ideal to accommodate our family of 3 teenagers. We loved throwing food out the window, looking at birds and vegetation. We were glad that we weren't in Santa Elena where it seems to drizzle all the time, where in Casa Cielo was sunny and breezy. The mangoes were delicious and the kids learned that the mandarines are very sour. Thanks again for your generosity.

10/10 Excellent

Martha Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Casa Cielo is a unique experience that typifies Costa Rica's laidback lifestyle and joy of the environment. We stayed 2 weeks and were awakened every morning by a pair of the local blue jays banging on the windows. We were visited by a troupe of Capuchin monkeys, a bold, red, tufted ear squirrel and a variety of birds. A gecko and baby iguana were in the bedroom- never caused problems, it was cool. Any organic food remains (apple cores, banana peels, watermelon rinds) were thrown out the window (as far as you can) for the wildlife. The view from balcony is magnificent, looking out over the forest and hills. One thing that took some getting used to was their septic system (same throughout the country, wherever we went) you DO NOT put ANYTHING- including toilet paper in the toilet. There is a small wastebasket provided for all TP, etc. If you want to get away from hotels and live more in line with the locals (yet still feel a bit special) THIS is the place to do it! Not only would I recommend it to others, I would cheerfully stay there again!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joy S.

Amazing Memories!

Our family of four stayed at Casa Cielo in March. It is rare in life that you meet an individual as wonderful as our host Veronica. Her availability and conscientiousness were unsurpassed. We were thrilled to see the work being done at the sustainability center and learn about native plants and animals in our short visits with Stuart and Veronica before we headed to the cabin and upon our departure. Seeing the animals and swimming in the river at Veronica's other property were highlights of our trip. The cabin was just what our family needed-an opportunity to take in the beauty of the area and connect with one another with simple pleasures. We highly recommend Casa Cielo and hope to return some day. Buy the coffee and other goodies that are offered during your stay-they are delicious!

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Beautiful view, excellent location for Monte Verde

We loved our three night stay at La Lindora. The view from this cabin is amazing morning, noon and night. The kitchen is adequately stocked and there are good restaurants nearby. Monte Verde is a short drive away. We loved just being at the place and looking out over the expanse of the valley, and watching birds come and go from the porch. We had dinner prepared and delivered from Giselle, as soon as we arrived ( ordered ahead of time) which was so heartwarming and delicious to start our trip. Highly recommend this and any outings provided by Stuart !! Thank you Stuart for being our friend and guide. Absolutely not to miss is a tortilla making and coffee tour with Stuart! Our guide in Monte Verde was so knowledgeable and we enjoyed the tour very much. Do pay attention to what is falling around you when looking high in the trees at howler monkeys! We would absolutely come here again when we have the chance. I recommend a head light or something for navigating from the parking spot down to the house. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Veronica Sheehan

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Veronica was born in Mexico and spent 25 years in the States. She worked as a biologist, then as a licensed clinical social worker in various settings including private practice with people suffering from chronic physical illnesses and hospice care. She arrived in Monteverde a few years ago with her 5 year old son, Stuart. She founded PAWS costarica (Promotion of Animal Wellbeing Society), a non-profit organization to help educate people regarding the responsible and compassionate treatment of animals. She believes in changing the world from the inside (OUR inside) out. Everything we do, our choices and lifestyles sum up to our current state of affairs… we have the power to choose again so we can heal ourselves, our planet and all living beings.

Her work within the ecotourism business, the Sustainability Center of Costa Rica, her experimental farm El Encanto, helps visitors understand the intimate connection that we have to the land. The entire community gets to benefit from the tourism that comes to this very rural area and get to share their own wisdom. Everyone wins.
Stuart is her son and is attending university in Costa Rica. He manages the reservations and speaks English and Spanish, so feel free to reach out to him if you have any questions.

Our dream is to achieve sustainability in harmony with nature

Why they chose this property

It is a jewel in the middle of a 5 acre private paradise nature preserve!

What makes this property unique

We love the peace and quiet, the sounds of the parrots flying overhead, and of the birds on the trees. We like having lots of space to roam and to plant things. Our animals are happy here too and we enjoy seeing them free and happy. We enjoy eating what we grow. We feel in harmony with nature. We are close to everything, but when we are home we have our privacy and space. There is enough peace that you can relax, renew and reconnect. Being here reminds one of who we truly are and why we are here.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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