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Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife

Apartment in Monteverde with kitchen and balcony

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Monteverde's Heart apartment offers a serene retreat in the midst of nature. Unwind on the delightful terrace with scenic views, indulge in morning stretches on a yoga mat, or explore our yard and its flourishing plant life, including our Monteverde Coffee field. With high-speed WiFi and comfortable bedrooms, this cozy accommodation is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife

Welcome to our second-story eco-apartment in central Monteverde—a peaceful and inviting space designed for birders, nature lovers, families, and couples. Tucked among native trees and flowering plants that attract birds and wildlife, our home offers a rare combination of tranquility and walkable access to Monteverde’s best trails, shops, and restaurants.

Wake up to birdsong and morning mist as you sip coffee from your private balcony. You might spot toucans, monkeys, or even a curious coati passing by. In the evening, enjoy sunset colors over the canopy—a perfect end to a day of exploration.

What You’ll Love -
✔ 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment: one queen bed and one full bed—ideal for a family or two couples
✔ Private balcony with peaceful garden and sky views
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with essentials for home-cooked meals
✔ Hot water on demand and reliable 100 Mbps fiber-optic WiFi—great for remote work or streaming
✔ Safe, gated property with dedicated parking (no 4x4 needed)
✔ Bright, airy second-story unit with full access to shared gardens and small forest trail

Perfect Location in Monteverde -
✔ Just 3 km from Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Santa Elena town
✔ Walk to trails at Curi-Cancha and the Children’s Eternal Rainforest (Bajo del Tigre)—only 0.5 km away
✔ Directly across from:
  - Monteverde Coffee Coop
  - CASEM Women’s Artisan Coop
  - La Cuchara de la Abuela
  - Stella’s Bakery (a local favorite!)

You’re close to everything, yet nestled in a calm, bird-filled oasis. Our Eco-Friendly Commitment:

✔ Native trees and flowering plants designed to restore wildlife habitat
✔ On-site coffee plants growing Monteverde beans
✔ Compost and recycling available for guest use
✔ A portion of each stay is donated to CORCLIMA, supporting local conservation and climate efforts
✔ No pesticides used on property—we support a thriving food web for native birds and pollinators

A Note About Nature - Because you’re close to the forest, you may see harmless insects—part of the natural ecosystem here. We provide a clean, sanitized space between every stay and respect both guest comfort and the local environment. We also have essential oils and cotton if you want to rub across the window sill as this will help reduce mini-ants coming to visit. Even scorpions are not dangerous here, so we try to remember that they too serve an important purpose in our eco-system.

Your Stay, Your Way - We’re happy to offer personalized local tips—or give you complete privacy for a self-guided stay. Whether you’re traveling as a family or with friends, our home offers the perfect blend of comfort, calm, and connection to nature.

Make Your Monteverde Memories Here -Where forest meets community, and every morning starts with birdsong.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

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.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 646 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
- Check for any personal items - Close all windows and lock the door with the deadbolt - unlock the gate, then return keys to lockbox and check it is locked - message that you have left
If you enjoyed your stay, we’d be grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a 5-star review. If we could have improved anything please let us know in a direct message so we can fix it.
Safe ongoing travels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be under adult supervision

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fig Tree Haven Modern 2 Bdrm Apt w/ Balcony Birders Paradise

About the area

Map
Monteverde, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Friends Meeting House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Laggus - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of The Bat Jungle, Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and Curi-Cancha Reserve. Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Friends Meeting House are also within 15 minutes.

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Bright Forest Retreat – 2BR w/ Balcony, Walk to Town, Birds & Wildlife Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the pleasure of speaking with the host, Jorge, and he was super interesting and provides lots of local tips! The property is gorgeous with lots of bird viewing opportunities. We enjoyed being able to walk to Stella's, the local art markets and the Whole foods. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

The host, Jorge, was gracious and his place was perfect for our family. We would stay again, if ever we come back to Monteverde.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great local place to stay in Monteverde

Nice and convenient place to stay with a family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Locations was wonderful. Cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and tidy

Clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

François

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice apartment. Friendly owner. Clean, nice balcony and in close proximity of the city of Monteverde and the Cloud Forest. Stella's Café just 100 m from the apart.. is a beautiful place for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful space

The apartment was perfect for our week stay in Monteverde. We especially enjoyed sitting on the patio and watching the wildlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The pictures appear to be for the 3rd floor and we stayed in the unit on the second floor. Accommodations were fine and the unit was well stocked. Did get to see the monkeys on the second afternoon. We stayed 2 nights and it served our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was peaceful and we felt just like we were staying in the jungle because the bedrooms have these panoramic glass windows. The owners were available for any questions and left guides for Lit’s if adventures. We wound up zip lining and it was AMAZING experience for the kids. We also hiked through the cloud forest and ate at their little cafe. We had such a good time! We saw Monkeys and hummingbirds while cooking dinner and enjoyed the most beautiful sunsets right from our back porch while we ate dinner. The place was just perfect! They had cute bedtime stories for us to read to the kids and anyways, we just loved our experience at this home. I would come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bright Forest Retreat provided us a great place to stay in Monteverde. Close to everything Monteverde has to offer. We stayed in the 2nd level unit which had great views and a rustic cabin like feel. Shortly after we arrived we saw a monkey high in the trees just outside the front door. Everything worked well but I would caution the use of the safe. Probably my error but I did get locked out and had to contact the host for assistance to get it open. I would stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great 3 days

Jorge and Miriam were very responsive , and we enjoyed our time there . We had a few visits from spider monkeys in the trees nearby . The trees also provided enough shade to keep the house from getting too hot and didn’t need AC. Thanks !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T., Tempe, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Property and Location

We enjoyed being a short drive away for La Fortuna and being in the quiet of the countryside. Views we outstanding! The house was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for adventures in Monteverde

We had a great time in this apartment. It is a 2 minute walk to Stella's and a local artist market. It was a short drive into Santa Elena and also the Biological Reserve. It was a great base for our adventures around Monteverde.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

It was the “wet” season and thunderstorms occurred most afternoons. It was delightful to sit on the balcony and play games and watch the storms. Easy access to restaurants in town and other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dario G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Monteverde

We had a very nice stay in this property. Just two minute walk to Stella’s which had excellent food. Place was clean and comfortable. It’s very dark there at night so do take flashlights. There is a magnificent tree in the back where you can see birds on a daily basis.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Condo

Appreciated the two bedrooms in the beautiful view. Feel secluded yet and easy walking distance to a Stellas Bakery and little grocery store named Whole Foods, but not associated with the American chain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Apt. Living in Monteverde

We were in the modfle apt of 3. Can hear footsteps of residence above. Furniture is tacky. No comfortable sitting. Near a good restaurant-Stella.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Checking out the Cloud Forest

This was a good location, central to the areas we wanted to visit. Lots of birds and other wildlife seen from the deck. Groceries and restaurants close by. The roads are not for beginners.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home base for cloud forest adventures

Jorge was very welcoming and we loved staying here. We were able to walk to monteverde reserva from the apartment, and could walk to get breakfast and lunch at the various places in monteverde. Easy access to buses as well. We saw a toucan from the balcony our first morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birdwatching extraordinaire!

What a great spot for birding! We saw so many right off the balcony. We also saw capuchins, squirrels, and a coati. The apartment was clean and just as advertised. Wonderful spot, close to Monteverde, Curi Cancha, and Santa Elena. Hoping to return in another year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

irene v., surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Monkeying around in Monteverde

We enjoyed our stay. The condo was clean and we enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the birds and monkeys in the tree. The only down time was that we had the middle condo and the noise from the upper unit was very annoying at times.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rainforest location

This property was as advertised. The owners were very helpful and available. Cute, comfortable apartment with a great deck for birding. The grounds were a bit wild but it suited the environment. Walking distance to a little grocery store and restaurants. The forest reserve which was accessible by trails from the property was a bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

B D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Monteverde Location

We loved the location. Stella's is fantastic for breakfast and the coop is great for a quick lunch and souvenir shopping, both a short walk down the hill from the property. The short road to the property is small and easy to miss, but is right next to Stella's. The cloud forest preserve is a short drive away, though there are other reserves very close to the location plus a waterfall. The property itself was nice, and we loved being able to open the large windows in the morning before heading out. The only downside is that we didn't stay longer to enjoy the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W., Maple Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surrounded by Green

My family of four had a great stay here. The bedrooms were comfortable, the kitchen worked out great, and we loved being surrounded by all the trees and nature. Location was close to many parks, restaurants, and a small market. It was nice having the washer and dryer, especially after a downpour. The shower was a little tricky but we managed. Loved just hanging out on the deck, listening to nature and watching the sky. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental in Monteverde

Me and my mother spent a night in this property over New Years ending 2020. This is a beautiful cabin with 2 rooms with king size beds and a well equipped kitchen and comfortably furnished living room. The kitchen was well-equipped. The property manager, Mr. Torres, had kindly presented us with a loaf of banana bread and had with some great coffee from his farm, when we arrived. This place is conveniently located, and is just a couple of minutes walk from Stella's bakery, Whole Foods and the Coffee shop in Monteverde. It is also 5 min drive from the entrance to the main reserve forest in Monteverde. Great place for couples of a family to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020