10/10 Excellent
Andrea H.
26 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rustic rural stay within driving distance of Monteverde
We enjoyed staying at the farm with our two kids while exploring the Monteverde area. The house was simply, but artistically decorated with natural log-plank furniture and murals of local wildlife. The farm dogs made friends with our kids, even our son who tends to be scared of dogs! Yes, it was rustic, but clean and welcoming! The open-to-the-outdoors "windows" are not uncommon and were just fine for us.
Stuart communicated well with us before and during our stay, giving us a tour of the farm, sharing fruit and sugar cane with us, teaching our son how to make flying airplanes from one of the local plants and recommending a place to go horseback riding. The horseback ride to the thermal pool was one of our kids favorite things we did in the area.
The location is quite rural, with true grocery stores found closer to Monteverde. We took advantage of having a dinner brought in by a neighbor and it was good with generous servings. We also ate breakfast at Om Cafe in Guacimal, which is affiliated with the farm, and it was delicious! The owner, Veronica, was lovely to chat with and connected us with a local artist who creates wonderful wood sculptures. She also gave suggestions for areas to explore right around Guacimal that we wish we'd had more time to explore.
We enjoyed this house and would visit again, but we might look into their other property if we want to visit Monteverde for multiple days to avoid repeating that drive every day!
Thanks for a great stay!
Andrea H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023