13 Reviews of Property 170000 in Monteverde, Costa Rica

The Tree House really lives up to its name. It is buried in the cloud forest and is very private. Sabine and Greg met us in the town Santa Helena and showed us the way. The names are a little confusing as Monteverde is really the region and Santa Helena the town.
Tree House is located ideally for the forest and forest trails. There are also some good restaurants within easy walking distance. Visit Stella's bakery and coffee shop to see the birds. They have Bird tables where there are a constant stream of birds visiting. Stella's son Toby is a park ranger and took us on forest walk. He was excellent and showed us numerous birds we would never have seen alone including the magnificent Quetzal. In one morning we looked out over the Pacific followed by the Caribbean.
The Tree House is very original but fairly basic. We were in the top section, there are two floors below. It was roomy for the two of us. It had two double beds but it is probably best for a family if more than two stay there. It has all the basic necessities. However, we did find the lack of hot water except in the shower an inconvenience. Also there are no curtains – although there is no one overlooking, it is a little disconcerting if you are looking for privacy. It is probably best suited to adventurous families who enjoy camping.
We went riding with Sabine's Stables and can recommend the experience. My wife had never ridden before but felt secure on the horse and with the guide.

Our party of six (four adults and two teens) spent three wonderful nights in the one-of-a-kind TreeTop House and enjoyed every minute of our time there. We were able to rent the entire house, with the exception of an apartment hidden away at the very bottom of the hill we discovered on our last day. You do have to use exterior steps to go from one level of the house to the other, but we quickly became accustomed to this. The house is very private and the grounds are lovely with pieces of sculpture and artwork here and there. We saw the armadillo, and one of my daughters saw a howler monkey just outside the house. The pictures are accurate but don't, in my opinion, really do the place justice! We were a bit worried about the noise from the wind, but found that this did not bother us in the least, and a few of us are light sleepers. Some of the beds are a bit creaky and you do hear some noise from other floors, but this was a minor inconvenience.
The very best and most special thing about the TreeTop House are the owners, Sabine and Guy. Sabine was very helpful and answered all our questions via email prior to arrival. Guy met us at the large and well-stocked Super Compro grocery the day we arrived. He helped us find various things in the store and then led us to the house, pointing out restaurants, the pharmacy and doctor (one of our daughters was ill), and shared other useful bits of information along the way. He helped us get settled in and then, after finding out how we wanted to spend our time, went home, and arranged a zip-line tour (Hubby and kids LOVED it, I'm just glad I did it and won't have to again!), a coffee plantation tour (Fascinating), and a hanging bridges tour for us. I had booked a guided tour of the biological reserve ahead of time. He dropped our schedule back off for us that evening!. Guy also grows and roasts his own coffee, and we were able to purchase some to bring home with us. They both stopped in again the next day to replace two light bulbs in the kitchen, and we were happy to learn from Sabine that there is a place in town where you can drop off your laundry. She and Guy really were helpful in every way and know so much about the area.
We had lunch at Stella's Bakery one day, ice cream at the Cheese Factory, and TWO divine dinners at Tramonti, all of which are within walking distance of the house, although we did have a car.
In summary, this is a specia land recommended place to stay in Monteverde.

The treetop house was charming! Monteverde was an awesome town with great activities - the zip lining tours are amazing there! The cloud forests stunning and sitting on the balcony of the treehouse and seeing the clouds roll in and out is amazing! The treehouse is very comfortable and really feels like you are part of the forest. You can hear the stream down below and just soak in the sounds of nature. The treehouse is such a unique structure with great architectural details, it really was like a grown up treehouse! The owner was very helpful with all questions and recommendations. We had a wonderful time there and I recommend Monteverde and this unique treehouse as a required stop for those exploring Costa Rica.

Thank you Sabine and Tara!

We had an incredible 2 night stay at the tree top studio (with kitchenette)! The tree house appealed to us especially our kids, ages 8 and 11, because walking around the house, with its balconies, spiral stairs and quirky and charming corners was an adventure in itself. We were fortunate to have the entire house to ourselves (luckily no other renters at that time), which made it great and private retreat. The Selvatura canopy/zipline and suspended bridge tour were absolutely the adventure of a lifetime! 13 cable platforms, with one of the cables almost a mile long, and a tarzan/bungee treat to boot. People were in awe with my kids raw nerves and guts to do it. Tt was a bit scary at night because it was sooo windy, you could hear the wind and trees pounding at the house. But overall, the kitchen was well equipped, beds comfortable and cozy, and most importantly, we had a land line phone for our use. We would definitely recommend the house and Sabine's kind hospitality.

This was the first trip to Costa Rica for my best friend and I and Monteverde was the second stop out of four cities. We stayed in hotels the other three places so this was an exciting change for us to stay in our own little home. We stayed in the Forest Level (bottom level) apartment and it looked exactly like the pictures, clean and pristine, and we felt at home the second we walked in. The beds were comfortable, there was plenty of space, and the view of all the trees just outside the windows was fantastic! We did have a run-in with two scorpions, which gave us a bit of a scare, but this is Costa Rica, so, jumbled nerves aside (after capturing them and setting them free!), we were fine.

We did not have a car and I was a little worried that we were not walking distance to everything as the ad says. But we were! We walked EVERYWHERE. 5-15 minutes away from stores, restaurants, markets, etc, just as she said. (The walk from Santa Elena to the house is about a half hour with a very large hill at the beginning, FYI). We even walked the three kilometers to the Reserve (most of it is uphill, be warned). We felt very safe, even walking at night (though bring a flashlight!!!). Tramonti Italian Restaurante was our favorite restaurant down the street from the house. Stella's bakery was delicious too. We picked up cereal and milk from the store (a fridge is provided but no stove or anything to cook with which was fine with us) and ate our breakfast in the beautiful garden each morning.

From the very beginning, Sabine was extremely friendly and helpful. She booked our transportation from Arenal for us and I gave her the name of the transportation company that i booked to take us to Mal Pais and she called them to make sure they knew how to get to the home to pick us up. (She even called to tell me that they got lost but assured me they were on their way!) She called to check in and make sure that we were okay and everything was going well and she answered our questions. She also provides a booklet of information all about the area, from restaurants to tour advice to phone numbers for taxi's. It was extremely helpful. (the Aventura canopy tour was fantastic!)

I am telling everyone I know who plans on visiting Monteverde to stay at the TreeTop House! It is charming and unique and Sabine makes you feel right at home! I miss it already!

The owner was very helpful & sweet. The house is great but configuration is confusing until you get there (again, owner is very responsive & can help work through this before arrival.) The house is conveniently located but still feels isolated (in a good way). The house & its surroundings are beautiful. There's also nice outdoor space to hang out in. Our party of 2 couples was in the room on the top floor & a room directly below. The top floor sounds quite creaky to people in the room below. The top floor has 2 beds (sleeps 4) but little privacy - 1 bed's out in the open & the other's tucked back in its own room but there's no door - just a sheer curtain.
I'd recommend this to a group of friends or a familyfamilies with older kids who aren't looking for privacy. The top floor by itself would be nice for a couple by themselves.

Living in the tree top house was a bit like living in a cabin. It is a funky building. A little limited in cooking capacity. Sabine was there to show us around and was very good about staying in contact with us when we agreed to rent it online. She was right when she told us that the top bedroom was a bit noisy in the wind. The place was clean and presentable. Within 3 minutes walking distance of excellent restaurants, an interesting "bat tour" and a very good guided night walk. A long walk from down town Monteverde. If you're looking for a fun bit of adventure without a lot of luxury, this is a good, inexpensive place to stay.

Sabine's TreeTop House is a unique hideaway in the clouds of Monteverde. Comfortable, conveniently located and very tranquil, this is the perfect personal accomodation for those looking to avoid hotels and live in a more home-like setting. Sabine's attention to design details makes this a fun and interesting place to stay.

Our two teenage children enjoyed seeing the monkeys and toucanets in the mornings. We all felt fortunate to have discovered The TreeTop House and its owner, Sabine.