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Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!

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3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, travel cot
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
The current price is AU$441
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!

Surrounded by the forest the house is set off the ground and has huge windows to give it spectacular views of the forest canopy and Nicoya Gulf. Big rooms and Queen size beds provide comfort, plus all the essentials and more are provided. The house is large enough for a family but also perfect for a couples romantic get-away. Located close to town but extremely private it is ideal as a base to enjoy all of Monteverdes attractions and is an attraction in itself that provides the peace to rest after a full day of activities.

As mentioned the house is located on a large property, there are other rent houses on the property but out of shouting distance to provide each with privacy. Just up the road from the property there are several restaurants, a couple small supermarkets, art galleries and souvenir shops. Also in the area there are several attractions such as private reserves, a butterfly garden, night tours and others.

The space

The house is located on a 27 acre property which guests can explore as they wish, providing them the opportunity to see lots of the local flora and fauna without having to book a tour or drive anywhere.

Interaction with guests

Our hostess will confirm your reservation, meet you for check in and help with any questions you might have about the house, the area, tour options, dining suggestions on anything else you might need. We will leave you to yourself once checked in but are available at any moment for any questions or help you may need.

Other things to note

As a note the sofa bed lacks privacy because it is located in the living area but not comfort since it has a double bed mattress on it.

This property has a security camera outside, facing the garage.

Property manager

Daniela

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Above Gulf Vacation Home Monteverde
Above Gulf Vacation Montever
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Monteverde
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Private vacation home
Above the Gulf Vacation Home Private vacation home Monteverde

About the area

Map
Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 8 min walk
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 6 min drive
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! 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!?

As of 18 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! on 8 Mar 2025 start from AU$441.28, 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.

What time is check-in at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Ficus La Raiz and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre are also within 10 minutes.

Above the Gulf House: Spectacular Ocean View! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Z., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Start to Our Vacation
We were 4 travelers on our first trip together. Mom, Dad, Son, and Son's fiance. Staying at Above the Gulf house was a perfect place to begin our adventure! The house is unique and beautifully appointed. The view from the balcony drew us outside every afternoon. But what made it extra special was Daniela, our contact person. She promptly answered all our questions, and helped with several restaurant and tour suggestions. Thank you, Daniela!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!!
Everything about our stay was wonderful. I have too many things to rave about including the location, the house itself, the views, Daniela... I'll touch on a few things here. The house was in the perfect location, off-the-beaten track but close to town, a minute from the Monteverde Butterfly Garden, Valle Escondido Nature Reserve (Farm to Table Escondido) and a lot of other unique places. The house had everything needed inside and out. Amazing views of the gulf from all of the ceiling-to-floor windows in the back of the house, well-stocked in every room.... Daniela, who is the host of the property, came to meet us at the house the day after we arrived. She's wonderful. She told us about the history of the house and the surrounding property built by her grandfather. The handmade woodwork throughout the house is stunning. Daniela responded to my texts almost immediately, even to offer to meet us at the corner before entering the property because we arrived late at night and got confused as to where to turn, even though she sent a very detailed video of how to get to the front door.The wildlife around the house is abundant. White-faced monkeys greeted us on the patio the morning after we arrived. Birds, coatis, agoutis, and moreWe would all love to go back and stay in the exact same house. 
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Edmonton, AB

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous spot!
Our stay here was fabulous. The pictures don’t do it justice. The home is extremely clean and well taken care of. The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped.It’s close enough to walk into the town of Monteverde and minutes to all of the excursions.We had monkeys visit our balcony and the view is incredible. To top it off, our host, Daniela was lovely and very responsive. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Gulf House - Home Away from Home
The Gulf House was perfect for our stay in Monteverde. It had everything we needed and more. The views were spectacular, and the property was close to town but secluded at the same time. Daniela was a great host. She was always quick to respond to our questions and to provide recommendations. She also assisted with booking various activities for us. Our favorite was the night tour with George! Would definitely recommend for your stay in Monteverde!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this house was just delightful for myself, my wife and our adult kid. Quiet, out of the way, but not really far from Sante Elaina. Nice view, if the weather co-operates. A bit of a rough driveway in, but then again a lot of the main roads were rough. Just a few easy steps into the place. Lots of space. Storage was adequate, A nice kitchen, for the cooking we did. There were several other houses very nearby that probably were built/owned by, the same owner/builder as well as a little outdoor playground of sorts, for both kids and adults. A short walk got me to a nearby Nature Sanctuary, which was one of the nicer ones we had been to. Groceries and dining were right out at the end of the road back to the house. A five minute walk through the woods/neighborhood. The internet/wifi was easy to access and worked just fine. Our host provided good info both prior and during our stay. She also provided entertainment for our last day. It was fun watching the monkeys from the deck. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovley home has all amenities. Daniela very responsive. A bit hard to find but very quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Dulong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

william k.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

luke m., Carrboro NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Best hostess
Daniella helped us so much, really helped us create a fun family experience. And the house and property was really beautiful and secluded. Couldn’t have been happier
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing!
We very much enjoyed our stay at this slice of heaven! The house is amazing with everything that you might need. The host, Daniela was even more amazing, if that is even possible. Daniela was so easy to work with and communicate with. She was extremely helpful with anything we needed. The wildlife, view and charm of this house would be hard to beat. We would not hesitate to stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular house in the trees!
We would absolutely stay again at this house. The view was breathtaking, the house was clean, Daniela was so helpful and very responsive. She met us when we checked in and she is just lovely. It is a bit hard to find but she was so helpful in getting us there that once we found it, we had no issues going in and out. The house is very roomy and can fit at least 5-6 comfortably. The back deck is so wonderful in the early morning if you enjoy watching birds and various animals. Don’t miss out on this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A ton of fun!
We loved staying here. Daniela was very communicative, and sent great directions, including a very helpful video - without it, we might have still been wandering around the rainforest. The house is just a few minutes from town but feels like it’s tucked away, and we were able to see plenty of wildlife from the back balcony. Enough space for all of us, and the washer/dryer was a huge bonus so we could throw in a load of laundry. Highly recommend staying here if you need a lovely, comfortable place to stay in Monteverde!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The listing is exactly as pictured and described. The property is nicely secluded but still close to everything. It is easy to get to, yet private. We felt completely safe to walk around the property day and night looking for wildlife. We saw coatis, agoutis, howler and white faced monkeys as well as toucans, hummingbirds, bell birds and mot mots. At night we could watch the lightening from the thunderstorms above the gulf put on an amazing show. The host was a great communicator with the location, meeting us at the house and showing us around and how things worked. She also connected us with an amazing local guide for a night tour. I would stay here again during the green season. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family or 4 plus people in Monteverde!
Beautiful house with a great view! You feel out in nature and even the monkeys came right up to the house one afternoon. Nice walking trails and good food nearby. Close to zip lining and the cloud forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was super unique and really amazing. The view of the Gulf of Nicoya was beautiful. My wife and I stayed there with our 8 and 5 year old daughters. This place was plenty big enough for all of us. It had an awesome balcony that wrapped around the whole house. The house is very secluded, but its not far from great locations. The house was modern with cool wood crafted tables and countertops. The Cloud Forest and the Children's Eternal Rain Forest are short drives. There is also a small grocery store that is close by. We didn't really go into the main part of town for anything. Don Luis, Stella's Bakery and Morpho's restaurant were some of our favorite eateries, that were close by. The host of the property Danielle is wonderful. She communicates with you as much as you need her, and will give you recommendations and can even set you with tour guides. I would highly recommend this place for anyone traveling to Monteverde. I also high recommend Monteverde, for anyone visiting Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family holiday
My family of 4 stayed for 3 nights. Daniela made us breakfast 2 of the mornings at Abuelo’s Hangout to help us get out the door early for our scheduled activities. One was quite early for a guided hike with George, which she helped arrange. We did 2 hikes with George- can’t say enough other than book it now! Super fun, informative and just a great time. The view from the house is amazing. My tween and teen enjoyed having separate rooms. On our last morning, we were greeted by a family of capuchin monkeys. Thank you for sharing this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim m., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!!!
This place is nothing short of spectacular. It was perfectly clean, the furnishing are top of the line, the setting is gorgeous, the host Daniella was so helpful and accommodating. We even saw a monkey! I highly recommend this tree house home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

andi c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Monteverde home!
Amazing place to stay! Only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for family stay in Monteverde
We (2 adults, kids age 8 and 12) stayed in this house. It was very nice and a perfect base for our trip. The home is very well taken care of, with an excellent outdoor space. There were animals close by that gave a great nature feel. The playground/park outside is a lot of fun and very unique. The location is slightly off the path, though we were able to walk easy enough to the store and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Monteverde
The property is very nicely furnished and stocked. Great views from the deck. Daniela was very accommodating and addressed all our needs and questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024