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Your private home in the Monteverde forest! Close to parks and downtown

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Dining
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61506.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Monteverde, Puntarenas Province
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
    17 min walk
  • Jardín de Orquídeas
    18 min walk
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden
    19 min walk
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    242 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

With a stay at this villa in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Wildlife Refuge Monteverde. .This villa is 26.4 mi (42.4 km) from Lake Arenal and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Jardín de Orquídeas.
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What's nearby

  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Your private home in the Monteverde forest! Close to parks and downtown

The Sun House is located in Monteverde among forest and green pastures. The best thing about the property is the view of the Gulf of Nicoya and other Pacific islands. Our guests enjoy an open area with full kitchen, dining room and outside BBQ. The house has an spacious deck where you can take in the forest view and the ocean view. out the attractions and restaurants in the area. Thank you for staying with us
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a kitchen island. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Evelyn Obando

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing 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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,506.9 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Your private home in the Monteverde forest! Close to parks and downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We loved staying here. Beautiful view and a great place with lots of nice amenities. We would stay here again for sure. We had a little trouble finding the exact location at first but Evelyn helped us out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orianny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We had a wonderful stay, the house was perfect. Incredible views! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t miss out on this gem!!
I simply cannot say enough good things about The Sunhouse - from the amazing location, to the sweetest host ever, to the beautifully maintained and outfitted home - this is a true gem in the mountains of Monteverde! We were beyond thrilled with our accommodations and I cannot recommend The Sunhouse enough! Evelyn is simply wonderful and so helpful. She helped book our night tour with Roy, a guide with a genuine love and passion for the forest he calls home. My husband declared it his favourite part of the trip. Thank you Evelyn for helping make our family trip one for the ages!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boone P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boone
The Sun House was great! We very much enjoyed our stay. The house is very comfortable, and has amazing views. Evelyn was great and was always available. The location of the house was great as well and is a couple minute drive from Santa Elena. Make sure you try the pizza at Pizzeria Rome...one minute drive from the house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H., Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
This peaceful and relaxing place was just what we needed after a busy two weeks of travelling around Costa Rica. The kitchen was excellent, the beds comfortable, and the view amazing. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mien C., Bethel, AK

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Our multigenerational family of six had a wonderful stay at the Sun House. The home is clean, beautiful, and comfortable with an amazing view. The kitchen is well stocked with essentials and we really appreciated the children’s books and toys. We loved the balcony - we saw many species of birds and heard howler monkeys. Evelyn is a gracious and responsive host who is very knowledgeable about the area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described
Beautiful home, backyard felt like a whole other world!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, clean, wonderful view
My son and I had a wonderful stay. The house has amazing views from the back porch, with show stopper sunsets. House has a simple, clean feel, with everything needed to be comfortable, and is up above town in a very peaceful setting, but still easy to access the main attractions. Evelyn was very attentive and helped us and answered all our questions. Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W., Port Orchard, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The View
Absolutely stunning home with a stunning view. It was amazing to watch all the birds from the patio in the morning and the lightening storms in the evening. The host was awesome as well, very friendly, attentive and really went out of her way. I wish we could've stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
The Sun House was perfect for our family of 4! So close to town, but yet tucked away to where you feel like you’re in your own little paradise. The views were amazing! Evelyn and her husband were wonderful! Would recommend this house in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We could not have asked for a better place in Monteverde! Evelyn was amazing to deal with, so gracious and responsive. The property was beautiful and the view was breathtaking. The only think I wished differently was we didn’t see any monkeys but that’s outside of Evelyn’s control ;)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

G C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
The Sun House was immaculate, well supplied, comfortable and convenient to the town of Monteverde. The view was awesome. Looking out to the Necoya Peninsula & the Gulf was amazing as was the lovely evening view looking over the town of Monteverde. The peaceful setting with an cocktail on the deck was welcome after adventurous days of trekking in the nearby forests. Our host was on top of everything. We will definitely return to this house on our return to CR. It has everything.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David Y., Freeport, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Country living
Evelyn was a great host who answered our every question and checked on us periodically. She gave suggestions for drivers and things to see and do. She was very knowledgeable of the area. This house sits on a hill in the country overlooking the town of Santa Elena. Sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C., Prudenville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Place To Stay
We woke up every morning to Toucans, Parrots, flocks of Parakeet and a plethora of other birds we couldn’t identify. A dream come true for us. The house was better than I imagined and well kept and clean. Evelyn helped us organized two tours, both were top notch. The Sun House is a great place, in an amazing environment headed up by an awesome, readily available host. Don’t hesitate this house is a gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house with spectacular views
We loved our stay at the Tree House. Great house with a well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. The house water runs on solar power so the showers were nice and hot! The views off the balcony are incredible. Evelyn communicated well before and during our stay and was an amazing host. We were fortunate enough to get to meet her. I highly recommend the Sun House CR and you can even follow on Instagram. Thank you, Evelyn!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mukesh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location
Evelyn is a very nice person Goes extra length to help Guest Excellent Host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esteban A., Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecta para descansar y disfrutar la zona.
Es una casa perfecta para descansar porque se encuentra un poquito alejada del centro (menos de 5 minutos). Muy limpia, el olor a madera la vuelve muy acogedora. Tiene una vista fantástica. Si ubicac Recomendada al 100%. Volvería sin ninguna duda.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanner P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Look no further!
We had the most wonderful week stay at The Sun House! From start to finish Evelyn was the most wonderful host. The house was just as described and perfect for our family of 4. I loved waking up every morning and sitting on the porch with my coffee listening to birds and enjoying the amazing view. Rooms were spacious and comfortable with great closet space to unpack. The kitchen had all we needed and the smart tv was a nice plus. The Sun House is a great place to get away from the hustle of downtown Santa Elena, but still feel very close. We loved Cafe Monteverde Life Tour, Selvatura, and exploring Monteverde. DOn't hesitate to book this house if you are looking for a comfortable, beautiful home with amazing views! and a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Rudy C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ordinary cabin home
Our experience first hand staying at this property was a little disappointing.first off I have to agree with some of the reviews i read prior to making my reservation the hostess was very great at communicating with us from start to finish.but there was a bit of disappointment flaws as far as the security and maintenance on this home.I traveled in July a family 2 teens my 10 year old and husband. We only stayed a total of 2 nights out of 4.we stayed in Monteverde and I am very glad I did only booked 2 at this location.First day did not go well we arrived a little after 3:00 pm it’s a little tricky to find the property.the sign is was not very visible from the main road. I can only imagine at night if looking for this property.before heading out for a late diner.we tried locking the windows since we are leaving our belongings.most of the window locks if not all were broken and not working so we did not have no choice but to bring some of our items with us and lock them up in our trunk car rental since we have no idea how safe the area is. This was very disappointing hope they get repaired for the next people renting.lastly the maintenance is was not good noticed coffee machine was used prior to our arrival and not washed also The sheets were not washed hair dander,some little bugs that prick hard had to shake everything well.since there was no washer or dryer to throw them in myself.also be ready if your the type of person to take warm to hot showers you won’t take any here. Overall all the hostess was indeed very nice and communicated very well before we arrived,helped with info please get the window locks repaired there are many people traveling with minors first time with insecurities of how safe these locations are.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location in the Mountains
The property was in a great location, a short trip into Monteverde and close enough to our chosen outdoor activities Our host was excellent with communication and our kind neighbor gave us fresh arugula for an evening dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view in a beautiful new home
Evelyn, the host, was very communicative, easy to reach and ensured a smooth check in process. The property is new and well-furnished and has all the amenities you might need including coffee machine, washer and dryer. The best part was the gorgeous view of the ocean and cloud forest from the kitchen, living room and master bedroom. The sunsets from the terrace of the home were breathtaking! Space heaters are also provided in the home which are very useful as it tends to get cold and windy outside at night. Would stay here again if in Monteverde.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022