Cabin in Monteverde
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this cabin rental
The Sunset Cabin is located on 40 acres of private property adjacent to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and contiguous with more than 110,000 acres of protected forest. Well removed from the bustle of Monteverde, Cerro Plano and Santa Elena, you can expect a peaceful experience here—going to sleep to the sounds of katydids, cicadas, and frogs and waking up to chorusing black-bellied wood quail, duetting gray-breasted wood wrens and the likelihood of seeing coatis, agoutis, and a diversity of animal life.
The Cabin
The cabin is ideal for people who appreciate the natural world and simple living. It’s rustic, but includes all the basic amenities so that you can have an authentic experience in the Costa Rican cloud forest.
The main cabin includes the kitchen, dining and living area on the first floor and a sleeping loft with one full bed upstairs. In the rear of the cabin, a new addition (2018) includes a large bathroom, another bedroom with a twin bed and a second floor sleeping area with two beds (1 full, 1 twin). The two sets of stairs to the second floor are steep and may not be suitable for young children or older adults. The cabin can comfortably accommodate six people (surcharge of $15 for more than four adults). WiFi is available, but slow.
A porch extends along the front and north side of the cabin, providing spectacular views into the canopy, the Gulf of Nicoya and views to the northwest. Agoutis and coatimundis are often seen on the front lawn, which is steep, and not suitable for croquet.
The cabin is located at the end a steep 600-foot driveway, making 4WD or All-Wheel Drive important. During extremely wet conditions, our property manager can assist you and help get you and your belongings to the cabin.
Property
There are three houses on the 40 acres, none of which is in view of the others and providing a very private experience.
Our land includes a mix of primary cloud forest and open clearings, which offer excellent opportunities viewing of wildlife. White-faced monkeys, coatis, and agoutis are all commonly seen on our land, and several cloud forest specialists, including resplendent quetzals and black guans, are also frequently seen near the cabin. Less common species, like brocket deer, ocelots, and margays, are occasionally spotted.
Trails
A network of maintained trails can be accessed near the cabin. The trail system is open only to guests of the three houses and offers the opportunity to experience the cloud forest on your own.
Special Options
A Home Cooked Meal
If you’d like a home-cooked Costa Rican meal, our friend Lillian is a talented cook and can prepare a meal before you arrive (or during your stay). She can also deliver groceries upon request.
Arranging A Private Naturalist Guide
While you’re in Monteverde, we’d encourage you to explore the forest with a naturalist guide. If you're interested in hiring a private naturalist guide or taking a tour, please be in touch with us and we can make arrangements.
Things to Do Nearby
The entrance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is just a fifteen minute walk from the cabin, and several other Monteverde wildlife reserves are within a half hour drive.
Several restaurants, a small grocery store and a few gift/coffee shops are located within two miles, and many more are available in nearby Santa Elena. If you do not have your own rental car, taxis are available at any time.
The Cabin
The cabin is ideal for people who appreciate the natural world and simple living. It’s rustic, but includes all the basic amenities so that you can have an authentic experience in the Costa Rican cloud forest.
The main cabin includes the kitchen, dining and living area on the first floor and a sleeping loft with one full bed upstairs. In the rear of the cabin, a new addition (2018) includes a large bathroom, another bedroom with a twin bed and a second floor sleeping area with two beds (1 full, 1 twin). The two sets of stairs to the second floor are steep and may not be suitable for young children or older adults. The cabin can comfortably accommodate six people (surcharge of $15 for more than four adults). WiFi is available, but slow.
A porch extends along the front and north side of the cabin, providing spectacular views into the canopy, the Gulf of Nicoya and views to the northwest. Agoutis and coatimundis are often seen on the front lawn, which is steep, and not suitable for croquet.
The cabin is located at the end a steep 600-foot driveway, making 4WD or All-Wheel Drive important. During extremely wet conditions, our property manager can assist you and help get you and your belongings to the cabin.
Property
There are three houses on the 40 acres, none of which is in view of the others and providing a very private experience.
Our land includes a mix of primary cloud forest and open clearings, which offer excellent opportunities viewing of wildlife. White-faced monkeys, coatis, and agoutis are all commonly seen on our land, and several cloud forest specialists, including resplendent quetzals and black guans, are also frequently seen near the cabin. Less common species, like brocket deer, ocelots, and margays, are occasionally spotted.
Trails
A network of maintained trails can be accessed near the cabin. The trail system is open only to guests of the three houses and offers the opportunity to experience the cloud forest on your own.
Special Options
A Home Cooked Meal
If you’d like a home-cooked Costa Rican meal, our friend Lillian is a talented cook and can prepare a meal before you arrive (or during your stay). She can also deliver groceries upon request.
Arranging A Private Naturalist Guide
While you’re in Monteverde, we’d encourage you to explore the forest with a naturalist guide. If you're interested in hiring a private naturalist guide or taking a tour, please be in touch with us and we can make arrangements.
Things to Do Nearby
The entrance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is just a fifteen minute walk from the cabin, and several other Monteverde wildlife reserves are within a half hour drive.
Several restaurants, a small grocery store and a few gift/coffee shops are located within two miles, and many more are available in nearby Santa Elena. If you do not have your own rental car, taxis are available at any time.
Amenities at Cloud Forest Sunset Cabin, Monteverde Costa Rica
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Monteverde
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
The views are amazing! The cabin is cozy, clean, and spacious. We had everything we needed. It’s truly in the jungle high above everything else. Being in a cabin in nature is exactly what we signed up for. We absolutely loved the porch. It was also nice to have hot water. The surrounding foliage and wildlife didn’t disappoint. We frequently saw a local coati (aka coatimundi) foraging near the cabin. We even had a couple scorpion visitors. Make sure you check your beds and shoes for critters, jic. The only thing we would have liked is screens on the windows. Unfortunately, we couldn’t keep the windows open because a large swarm of wasps had temporarily set themselves up in the trees right outside one of the bedroom windows. Again, it’s the mountains of Costa Rica! The roads to get there were in good condition. The last stretch is dirt road. It’s not far from great restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and outdoor activities. The hosts were very kind and responsive. Thank you! Highly recommended!
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2026
Raul was great. The location and secludedness of the cabin was wonderful and the cloud forest property was beautiful. My son especially enjoyed the hummingbird feeders and seeing the amazing variety of hummingbirds. If you’re a camper you’ll likely really enjoy a stay here. But the cabin itself needs some repair. Several outlets and outdoor lights were not working. One of the upstairs windows had been replaced with plastic sheeting. We had some mice and two scorpions. So if you’re not ok with very rustic nature, you probably want to look elsewhere. That being said, my family enjoyed the time here.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
The host was friendly and welcoming - all went smoothly. There were incredible views from the house. All the amenities were adequate but the house is rustic. We didn't stay there much because we all wanted to stay together at another house nearby.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
If you are an outdoor enthusiast enjoying wild nature and camping like experience then this cabin could be a great lodging option for you. However, if your expectation is quality hotel standard accommodation then this property might not suit you. For example, the entire cabin is pretty damp which we didn't feel very comfortable with in our stay. The host Laurie and property manager Raul are great and very helpful. Personally we will not consider cabins like this in our future visits but I believe many people will enjoy their stays. It is just a matter of personal preference.
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8.6Excellent
(10 Ratings)
"The views are amazing! The cabin is cozy, clean, and spacious. We had everything we needed. It’s truly in the jungle high above everything else. Being in a cabin in nature is exactly what we signed up..."
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