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Unique and magical house w/social area with private BBQ & surrounded by nature

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Unique and magical house w/social area with private BBQ & surrounded by nature

Casa Guarumo

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Casa Guarumo is a magical place for those looking for a family experience or with a large group of friends. This is the largest house in Monteverde and Santa Elena and is located in a privileged area, right in the middle of the cloud forest but also close to great restaurants and convenience stores. The main forest reserves of the area are very close and you can even reach some of them by walking from private trails from the same property. It is common to see hundreds of birds and many mammals such as sloths, howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, raccoons, coatis, armadillos, agoutis, squirrels, hammers, and a variety of hummingbirds and bats. The different balconies of the house are ideal to enjoy the beautiful sunsets and relax listening to the wind, the rain, or the sounds of the forest. Spread out in the comfortable living room area, enjoy your favorite TV shows or movies, and take delight in a fun-filled afternoon. The kitchen is fully-equipped and has everything you could ever need to whip up the most delicious meals and snacks at any time. There is also a large social area that offers an outdoor firepit where you can sit and roast some s'mores or just share all of your adventures here in Puntarenas or enjoy a delicious outdoor cookout. The house is fully equipped and also includes a free maid service every morning who will help with the cleaning. This spacious and gigantic vacation rental will help you leave all of your worries at the door. Book now!

What’s nearby:
Casa Guarumo is 100 meters from the historic center of Monteverde. Around this beautiful park, there is a mini-market of organic products and vegetables, a coffee barista, and a cooperative where in addition to handcrafts, they offer the best breakfasts and lunches in the area with typical specials of Costa Rican food. We recommend visiting the private natural reserves Cricancha and Bosque Eterno de Los Niños, just a 0.2-mile walk from Casa Guarumo. In addition to food recommendations, Stellas Bakery offers the best fusion pastry, and just 50 meters away is Tramonti, with its succulent Italian menu and the best handmade Monteverde pizza. For those who like chocolate, you can also visit a delicious gourmet chocolate shop just 50 meters from Tramonti and on the ground floor enjoy the best bat and vampire observatory in Costa Rica. Very near the park of Monteverde is the cheese factory where besides being able to acquire delicious artisanal cheeses, you can live the experience of a tour of the historic factory. Santa Elena downtown is only one and a half miles away and there you will have big supermarkets, drug stores, bank offices, and a vast variety of bars and restaurants.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen without a dishwasher
No A/C needed

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 8 vehicles.

Security camera details: Active security cameras are installed on-site.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Puntarenas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact Vacasa for more details.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
30221

About the area

Map
Monteverde, Pu

What's nearby

  • Bat Jungle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique and magical house w/social area with private BBQ & surrounded by nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique and magical house w/social area with private BBQ & surrounded by nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique and magical house w/social area with private BBQ & surrounded by nature?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique and magical house w/social area with private BBQ & surrounded by nature located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bat Jungle, Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and Curi-Cancha Reserve. Friends Meeting House and Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos are also within 10 minutes.

Unique and magical house w/social area with private BBQ & surrounded by nature Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen M.

Monkeys!!
Pros- well stocked kitchen, beautiful main area/family space, Jairo was nice and used his technology to communicate & monkeys that will take bananas right out of your hand if offered Cons- downstairs smells- stuff left in washer & both dryers - key situation wasn’t ideal (separate keys for all rooms with outdoor entries & only one key to family area) -no hot tub as listed- not within walking distance of town- more run down than pictures indicated- maid came at 8 am on checkout day Animals we saw: monkeys, armadillo, coati, agouti, bunny, squirrels, butterflies & tons of birds We enjoyed our stay overall- family dinners & game nights and again the monkeys were a once in a lifetime experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Dave S.

Fantastic wildlife but house was targeted by thieves.
The property had fantastic grounds and wildlife including toucanets and monkeys. Unfortunately, it is a known rental property and is target by thieves. We visited for spring break and the house was broken into while we were out to dinner. We only left a few times for short trips prior to the break-in so we must have been watched. All doors were locked. The gate was also closed and locked. The thieves broke into the main buildings and stole all our valuables. It sounded like this was not the first time when dealing with the authorities. With that said, we did enjoy the property and the caretaker Jairo, was extremely helpful through the issues. He really went above and beyond. We would have given this a 1 star without his help.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cool place!
We were greeted by monkeys, doesn’t get better than that! Was a very cool space, one thing to note is the main living space has an open bedroom in it, but the rest of the bedrooms all require going outside to access. They each have their own bathroom, though, so wasn’t an issue for us. Super close to Stella’s, went for breakfast both days we were there and it was delicious. Less than 10 minutes drive from the cloud reserve and about 15-20 to most other attractions. Could also walk to town if you don’t have a car. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique spot, in a good way!
The property is in an excellent location, a short drive from Montverde. It has both indoor and outdoor fireplaces (we used the one indoors) and it was surrounded by wildlife and trees. Were were visited several times a day by a troop of capuchin monkeys who plated in the trees around the house. The layout may be a bit odd for some families, each bedroom has a separate entrance with it's own key. It worked fine for us, however. Really nice place, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica family trip
Very unique spot. Lots of room. Strange but we enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amit S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monteverde in April
It was a unique property, a lot to explore this huge million dollar property! We decided to cancel one of our planned activities just to enjoy the property. Jairo, the property manager was excellent and he and his wife cooked us a delicious dinner at a very reasonable cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Monte Verde and convenience of this place
Great property for convenience to so much. You can walk to a lot of places from here. Also, all bedrooms have their own entry from outside so this is a great property for people who want their privacy for separate groups, but can be difficult if you have your children and don't want them separate from you at night. Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Monterverde
Very clean. Bedrooms except in main home allow for privacy for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing property that would be great for large families.
This is an amazing property in the cloud forest. We were visited by monkeys, and numerous bird species including Toucan, parrots, and numerous hummingbirds. We hosted a dinner party and there was an amazing amount of serving and dishes. Had a wonderful memorable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property, exceeded expectations!
Wow, wow, wow! We stayed with our 3 children, ages 17, 14, and 11 and were in awe of this property! The physical property was incredibly unique and inspiring in design, with something new to appreciate everywhere you looked. We loved having a fire to warm us in the main area at night and our 17yo loved having his bedroom located in a separate structure on the property. There would easily be room for a much larger group than our family of five and yet the five of us loved having this exceptional "home base" for our explorations in and around Monteverde. We also loved feeling nestled in the trees and seeing birds and other wildlife right outside the windows. There is a market and a few restaurants very close by and others within easy walking distance. I highly recommend this property. We hope to return someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay in Monteverde
We cannot say enough good things about our stay at this property. Everything about it was wonderful. Just book it! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Monkey Chalet
Our experience at Casa de Guarumo was beyond what we had expected! They met us there at check-in, they were so friendly and explained everything we needed to know. The house had everything we needed for our stay. The highlight of our entire trip to Costa Rica was hanging out with the capuchin monkeys on the porch! What an amazing way to wake up and a treat in the afternoon as well! We also had a coati visit and sighted a sloth high up in the trees! The birds and butterflies were also amazing. Maybe bring earplugs if you don’t want to wake early, there is a rooster close by that is quite vocal in the early hours of the morning and the monkeys sometimes have parties on the roof at 5am (but who doesn’t want to wake up to a monkey party?!). We saw more wildlife at our stay here than any of our tours! Would 100% recommend to anyone staying in Monteverde, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy G., Saint Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the SPOT
Not sure how to fully convey this, but if you're going to Monte Verde with a group, this is the place. The pictures are a touch confusing- the property is up a hill walking distance to town. There's a big main house, a center pavilion, and an additional guest house. The main house is set up semi-hotel style, where you get to the bedrooms by an outdoor walkway around the property. Super cool, there's tons of privacy, the grounds are amazing (monkeys just show up on the porch..), and the pavilion offers a cool place for music, yoga, hanging outside, etc. Downstairs in the main house is a giant bar/disco area- so if you want to host your own party, it's ready. Checkin was super easy, there's a crew to help with the house as well. We hit the hosts up ahead of time and had a local cafe owner make us dinner when we arrived - literally the best money spent - when we arrived there was hot food on the stove. Incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021