Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace

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A treehouse with a glass enclosure, a dining area, and a bedroom.
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A treehouse with a blue roof, surrounded by dense forest.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and hanging pots.
A modern interior with a sofa, dining table, and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Monteverde Butterfly Gardens

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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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 Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Monteverde Orchid Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking and cycling.
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Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Bat Jungle - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Centro Comercial Monteverde - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ranario - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Amistad - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Sapo Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace on 30 October 2026 start from NZ$477, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Gulf House - Spectacular Ocean View & Sunset Terrace located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Monteverde Butterfly Gardens, Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and Hidden Valley Preserve. Centro Comercial Monteverde and Ficus La Raiz are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and property! We loved the wood details, watching nature right off the back patio, the homemade banana bread, and the property's trails. We would definitely stay again. It is a short walk to restaurants and town. We highly recommend this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Hi Shana, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💚 It truly means a lot to us. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the house, the wood details, the nature around the property, the homemade banana bread, and the trails. It’s also great to know the location made it easy for you to explore Monteverde. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back anytime you're in Costa Rica. Wishing you all the best and safe travels! Warm regards, Daniela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you for your review! 😊 We're so glad to hear that our home was a great spot for your family. 🏡💚 It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future! 🌿✨ Saludos, Daniela 💚
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and views!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're so happy you enjoyed the house and the beautiful views. 🌿🌅 It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future for another relaxing stay. 🏡💚 Saludos, Daniela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, very beautiful and unique home! Daniela is the best host, extremely responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the home beautiful and unique. 🏡✨ It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and I'm so happy I could help make your stay enjoyable. Thank you for being such wonderful guests! 💚 We would love to welcome you back anytime you visit the area. 🌿☀️ Best regards, Daniela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here. The view is spectacular. Everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Dear Oliver, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the spectacular views. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! 😊 Greetings, Daniela. 🌺✨
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and our hostess Daniella was wonderful. Very responsive and helpful. We loved all the wildlife around as well.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely words! 💛 We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the property and all the beautiful wildlife around it 🐒🌿 It means a lot to know you felt well taken care of — I’m always glad to help however I can. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back anytime! ✨🌅 Greetings, Daniela.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing facility and amazing host Daniela. The place was super clean, well organized, and equipped.
Our guide George!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2026
Thank you so much, Doug! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the facility and had a great experience. You’re always welcome back 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lovely furnishings. Kitchen was well supplied with needed cooking items to make our meals, mostly used for breakfast. Daniella provided excellent tips for markets and restaurants. The location was great for getting to our tours at Curi Cancha and Monteverde Preserve. Loved the deck for enjoying our coffee in the morning while viewing the gulf.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house, the views, and the deck for your morning coffee ☕🌅. I'm also happy that the kitchen had everything you needed and that my recommendations for markets and restaurants were helpful. 🛒🍽️ It sounds like you had a great time exploring Monteverde and visiting the reserves! 🌿🐦 It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would love to welcome you back anytime for another stay in the cloud forest. 💚🏡 Saludos, Daniela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
I am happy that you liked our house Lori. You can come back when ever you want too. Greetings, Daniela.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views, lovely touches in the house, adorable host!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniella was wonderful, meeting us upon arrival to explain use of the house and the area. She even arranged a night tour with George who was absolutely wonderful and interacted thoroughly with the children enhancing the experience. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2024
Thanks Lizzie for such a beautiful review 💕 You are more then welcome when ever you want to come back to our house!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2024
Thank you Abigail for such a nice comment ❤ I love receiving clients like you. You are welcome whenever you want to return. Greetings, Daniela. ❤
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Thanks Richard for such a nice comment to our property. You are more than welcome for when you want to come back. Greetings, Daniela. ♡
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot. Very clean, lovely view, well equipped kitchen. Do note that the driveway down to the property is a bit steep, and might be tricky if you are in a sedan.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Linda

Amazing property in Nature with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Thanks William for such a nice comment to our house. We are really happy to know that you had enjoyed your stay at our house. Greetings, Daniela. ❤❤
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is hidden and it’s difficult to find at first however, the area is beautiful, away from the noises. Plenty of space, rooms are very nice, located near to several attractions, downtown area is a few minutes drive. Though there was wall fixed small fans, the rooms need a ceiling fan for better air flow. Overall it’s a great place to Experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback Susan! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful location, spacious rooms, and proximity to attractions and downtown. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the ceiling fans — it's valuable input, and we'll definitely take it into consideration to improve air circulation for future guests. We're happy you had a great experience overall and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2024
Thanks Andi for choosing our house as part of your trip. You are more then welcome for when you want to come back. Greetings, Daniela.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and even left a sweet welcome note with some homemade banana bread. Host was communicative about the home and location. We had some difficulty finding the home, but that was due to it being dark by the time we arrived. It was pretty windy outside, so it was a bit chilly in the home (no heating system) during our stay. The host did give us a small space heater she had, which did help heat up one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review 💛 It truly makes us happy to know you felt welcomed and enjoyed the little details like the note and homemade banana bread 🍌✨ We understand that arriving after dark can make finding the house a bit more challenging, especially in Monteverde where roads can feel quite rural at night. We always try to provide very detailed directions to help with that. As for the wind and cooler temperatures, Monteverde weather can definitely surprise us sometimes 🌬️🌫️ We’re glad the space heater helped, and for future guests, we’re always happy to provide additional heaters upon request to ensure a more comfortable stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your feedback. You’re welcome back anytime! 🌿🌅 Greetings, Daniela.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2024
Thank you very much Steve, for such a nice comment.♥️ You are more than welcome when you want to return to our house. Greetings, Daniela. ♥️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2025
Thanks Karin for such a nice comment to our property. I am really happy to know that you had enjoyed everything in the house. You are more than welcome to come back whenever you want too. Greetings, Daniela. 💖💖
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