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"My wife and I spent a wonderful week here exploring Monteverde and its environs. The well appointed property is situated on a coffee plantation about 20 minutes drive from Santa Elena which has plenty of grocery stores and places to eat. It is about 30 minutes from the various rainforest reserves. Combined with the birding on the coffee plantation this makes it an ideal location for birders...or you can relax and bird from the patio. I have attached my list of birds observed by myself for the six days we spent there.The owner, Kenneth, is very friendly and helpful and lives on the farm.Birds seen on plantation:Olivaceous woodcreeperLong-tailed manakinHoffmanns woodpeckerBlack and white warblerInca doveBlack swiftWhite winger doveRed-billed pigeonCommon paraqueSquirrel cuckooYellow-faced grassquitChestnut capped warblerBlackburnian warblerRufous and white wrenPiratic flycatcherOrange-billed nightingale thrushCabanis's wrenWhite-throated magpie jayWhite fronted amazonBrown hooded parrotKeel-billed toucanLesser violetearLesson's motmotCollared trogonMasked TityraTurkey VultureSnowy EgretMontezuma's OropendulaClay-colored thrushBlue-gray tanagerBrown jayCommon tody-flycatcherRed-crowned woodpeckerSwallow-tailed kiteGray-headed chacalaca."

"Little slice of paradise. Views are immaculate and the vibes are relaxed. Far enough from the touristy areas to feel authentic but close enough to the sights to reasonably do it all. Breakfast service was divine and a nice way to start the day off. Lack of AC not an issue at all, even when the temperature looks high because the breeze and shade make for ideal temperatures. We loved our stay and would recommend to any couple looking for a heightened experience in Arenal. "

"Beautiful property- stayed 3 nights at a dome tent with my 7 year old- it was very modern and well equipped. Staff are great and we enjoyed the zip lining and horseback rides while at the ranch. All were extremely convenient to book during our stay- available on an hours notice. Food was excellent and traditional and the ladies in the kitchen working at the ranch were amazing. If you are looking to do a horse back ride and zip line in Costa Rica I would highly recommend staying night or so and doing the activities while enjoying the property. It’s a better day than booking a tour from the coast if you have a car IMO, simply because you have more time to enjoy nature and generally more private zip lining and horseback riding so you could accomplish more. Our stay was mid March 2025. Activity prices were reasonable as was the stay. "

"Cesar and his team were wonderful! The service was excellent. "

"Food was exceptionaly good. Friendly staff and Owner on the property was hands on every details "

"Great activity options and amazing thermal river"

"Hacienda is a great spot. Beautiful grounds, great restaurant, and great service. It’s showing its age a bit and could use a little updating and some maintenance. Our room was very nice and comfortable but the AC did not cool the room well. It did not detract from the overall stay though."

"We have stayed ar over 20 rental properties. And this one was by far the best! The house and grounds are beautiful. Patrick is an amazing host! We ended up with a flat tire and he arranged to have it taken into town to be repaired.The daily breakfast provided were also amazing and different every day!I can’t recommend this property enough!"

"What an amazing stay! The farm is thriving with wildlife and the plants. There’s so much hiking nearby. Our room was comfortable and cooled off at night. We loved the place so much that we want to come again. Very well maintained and the owners feel like family "