The location of Aves de Tierras Altas, neighbor of the National Park and 2 hectares of forest within the property, generate the conditions to observe diversity of bird species and wildlife. The edges of the forest are an almost certain resource for you to observe them, that added to the diversity of vegetation in fruit trees, with a wide glass where many can rest, nest, or groom. Each time of year offers its differences, courtship, nesting, hatching, and predation. The space Have transformed a deforested and abandoned area into a place covered in vegetation and where you can enjoy the presence of wildlife. Quiet place, no noise more than birdsong or howling monkeys. Throughout the property there are trails to get around, observe and enjoyable. Guest access The forest area offers trails, there is a botanical garden, a lagoon to observe frogs at sunset, Lake Nicaragua is observed, if it is clear, and the Miravalles volcano. Wooden seating where you can sit and rest. Other things to note The name Coati obeys the presence of the mammal with that name. Snooze and when there are mature bananas or other fruits, turn up the trees to eat.

## Location

Aves de Tierras Altas is situated next to the National Park and includes two hectares of forest within the property. This setting creates ideal conditions for observing a wide variety of bird species and wildlife. The forest edges serve as reliable spots for wildlife viewing, complemented by diverse fruit trees that provide resting, nesting, and grooming areas for many animals.

Each season brings unique wildlife behaviors such as courtship, nesting, hatching, and predation.

## The Space

The property has been transformed from a deforested and abandoned area into a lush, vegetated environment where wildlife thrives. It is a peaceful retreat, with natural sounds limited to birdsong and howling monkeys.

Trails throughout the property allow guests to explore, observe wildlife, and enjoy the surroundings.

## Guest Access

Guests have access to several features including:

- Forest trails for exploration  
- A botanical garden  
- A lagoon ideal for frog watching at sunset  
- Views of Lake Nicaragua on clear days  
- Sightlines to the Miravalles volcano  
- Wooden seating areas for rest and relaxation  

## Other Notes

The property’s name, Coati, refers to the presence of this mammal species on site. Coatis often rest in the area and climb trees to feed when bananas or other mature fruits are available.

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Beautiful property with walking paths through forest and garden areas.  Abundant wildlife.  Spectacular hosts who thought of everything!  Highly recommend and look forward to returning some day!

Hope to see you two back soon. Thanks for your visit, stay and coments. Saludos.

Beautiful 3 night stay at Eliette and Mark's place. The apartments are very well equipped and surrounded by a beautiful garden where one can observe animals (butterflies, hummingbirds, toucan, falcon, pava ...). We communicated a lot with Eliette who gave us great advice on the best activities and spots in the area. Very good breakfast included. Possibility also to walk a trail in the forest (a little far from a km).

Très beau séjour de 3 nuits chez Eliette et Mark. Les appartements sont très bien équipés et entourés d’un beau jardin où l’on peut observer des animaux (papillons, colibris, toucan, faucon, pava …). Nous avons beaucoup échangé avec Eliette qui nous a très bien conseillés sur les meilleures activités et spots de là région. Très bon petit déjeuner inclus. Possibilité aussi de parcourir un sentier dans la forêt (un peu loins d’un km).

Our stay was marvellous. The airbnb was really clean, the surroundings wonderful and Eliette and her husband were more than hospitable. Eliette showed us around, told us a lot about nature and wildlife and she brought a wonderful breakfast. On top of that we could use her washing machine and dryer. Thank you so much! We really enjoyed our three days at your place.

This was more of an experience than a stay. This property is rich with birds, frogs, trees, plants and more (if you are lucky like we were, we also say monkeys and a sloth right on the property). Meeting Eliette was an absolute honour. She is an amazing person with an incredible diverse knowledge of biology, plants, birds and much more. I learned so much from her and I found it hard to leave her beautiful paradise. We travel a lot, we meet many people and I can say with certainly that our time with Eliette will be remembered fondly. If you are a birder, this place is for you. Bring your binoculars and cameras. I set up my equipment on my balcony and did not have to wait long. There are so many varieties of birds to be seen right from your balcony or walking around the property. It was tremendously exciting. Eliette let me borrow some handy guides so I could properly identify and learn about what I was seeing. The cabin was beautiful, spotless and very comfortable. The wood is like nothing I have ever seen before. Mark's breakfasts were amazing! Conversations with both Eliette and Mark were wonderful. Such nice people. They have an incredibly beautiful (and very friendly) dog and cat. Aside from the educational piece, and comfort of the space, both Eliette and Mark were perfect hosts in making sure we were always comfortable, gave us directions to places, suggestions for dinner, things to do or see to learn about the community etc. We absolutely loved it.

A beautiful cabin in a beautiful location. Lots of wildlife (birds and monkeys and and a very friendly dog and cat) and tons of trees. The breakfasts (and coffee) were delicious and the hosts were very welcoming. It is located close to parks (Tapir Valley, Tenorio), swimming, and great food (Metamorphosis, Manti). Thank you for the wonderful stay.

It’s not fair giving 5 stars in all categories when rating this airbnb. Eliette and her husbands attention to detail is seen everywhere. The bungalows are a display of extraordinary craftsmanship! Then there’s the breakfast provided each morning! Simply amazing. Delivered to you each evening for your morning enjoyment, suited towards your schedule. This is 5/5 +++++! BOOK IT! NOW!

Great breakfast, very healthy and yummy! Love Elliot’s passion and love for healthy eating and nature.

Elliette’s place is an amazing Airbnb. It is a gorgeous, quiet, calm property in the rainforest near town where we could watch birds fly between the banana trees while we drank coffee. She and her partner made beautiful breakfasts every morning. They gave us recommendations for activities nearby, including a night tour at Tapir Valley Reserve, which was amazing. They invited us over for a meal one night, they helped us order food from a restaurant in town for delivery. Honestly, I’ve never had a more helpful and knowledgeable host before. The road to the house is steep and bumpy, but I think a car without 4wd could make it. We just had a really nice time there and would definitely stay again.

A little gem in full nature. The way to the is quiet bumpy, but once arrived you find yourself in a peaceful hideaway. The bungalow has all te comfort you need, perfect for 2 people. Eliette gives a warm welcome and is always available for questions. Her breakfast is delicious: freshly made with local products.

We could not have imagined a more amazing location and accommodation near Rio Celeste. The property is beautiful- we were able to see wildlife off the porch and while walking the trails. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and hope to return!

The Coati Cabin is a unique place and Eliette and Mark were lovely hosts. The cabin is sparkling clean and in great condition. The nature around is beautiful, with many birds, animals, and a wide variety of plants and trees. The breakfast our hosts prepared for us was one of the best we had yet in Costa Rica. Eliette gave us wonderful recommendations for hikes to do around the region and was very helpful in the preparation of our trip and in helping us locate the cabin when we arrived.  Overall a wonderful stay!

This is the most beautiful and scenic place to stay in Bijagua! I would highly recommend staying here! Eliette was so warm and welcoming and gave us a lot of good information about the area. She also made us a breakfast spread that included local fruits and homemade marmalade! The hospitality here should be inducted into AirBnB Hall of Fame. All of the furniture is made of beautiful wood and the sounds of the rainforest right outside are magical. You will need a sturdy car to get up the road to the location, but it is 1000% worth the drive.

I wish I would have a better review, but unfortunately Eliette was the worst Airbnb host I have ever had. On the day of my check in, Eliette refused to allow me to enter the property as she stated I did not respond to her Airbnb messages on time nor check in by 8PM. I was out on an excursion all day, with no access to data as most travellers. As soon as I saw her messages I called her right away. It was about 830PM. Eliette immediately refused to host my stay, and told me I needed to find alternate accommodations. I assured her I would be arriving in 1.5 hours, and even then she refused. I begged and pleaded with her to let me stay, but even then she refused.. stating I did not follow her “rule” of 8PM check in.  I BEGGED her to leave the key outside the unit and we would do a self-check in, to which she refused, stating she felt unsafe doing that. She was relentlessly unaccommodating or willing to compromise. That night my partner and I had to stay in a hostel, which we were lucky enough to find. The next day we drove to her place, which as expected only took 1.5 hours (from La Fortuna) - even tho her excuse not to let me come was that it would take us four hours to get there? We found that Eliette lives ON THE property. She had such little empathy or compassion that she allowed two travellers to be stranded, all because she did not want to wait 1.5 hours and walk 2 steps to leave the key for her unit which is safely on HER property. I would never suggest this. Her character as a human is just disgusting and I would never leave a guest stranded, in a foreign country like that. All it would have taken was Eliette to walk a few seconds from her door, allow us into the unit or in the worst case leave the key in a pot for us to get on our arrival. Her Airbnb is right next to the home she lives in, in a secluded and safe gated land. Or, she could have just waited an extra hour and a half and made an exception, instead of forcing me to find alternative accommodations late at night, tell me I should have a data plan, and then hang up on me? I have NEVER had a host leave me stranded like this on such unreasonable grounds. Pathetic. Don’t be a host. Better or renting elsewhere trust me. Check out my profile and see that I have used Airbnb for years all over the world and have never had an issue like this.

Very nice, quiet and warm place. Hosts of incredible kindness and care. We loved our stay. I highly recommend this Airbnb. The terrace is superb, the view from the bedroom perfect.

Très bel endroit calme et chaleureux. Des hôtes d’une incroyable gentillesse et aux petits soins. Nous avons adoré notre séjour. Je recommande ce airbnb. La terrasse est superbe, la vue de la chambre parfaite.

A very nice place to stay above Bijagua. Located about 3km up an unpaved road, I would not recommend anything less than an AWD rental (we had a Nissan Quashqi) to get up there, especially after flash rain! There are 2 cabins, new construction (2yrs old) cantilevered out above around 2 acres of replanted forest next to the Tenorio park boundary. Very atmospheric and close to nature, and quite magical when the daily storms come. Breakfast is included and has many fresh fruits & CR delicacies - delivered the night before so you can leave early the next day if needed. There are no signs for  the property at the main road nor on the way up (unlike other properties) so take good note of the Google pin you receive! We had poor mobile connectivity so struggled a bit to find initially- being relatively new no locals seemed to know it. Etienne read our note and connected us to a local sloth person on arrival which was great as we could go spotting before nightfall - much appreciated!

This property is great. We stayed for two nights. The host is wonderful. You can walk around it, lounge on the deck, see sloths and birds. Perfect experience.

There are too many good things to say about our stay at Eliette and Mark’s wonderful B&B. One of our most memorable and best Airbnb stays out of over 25. The place is situated tucked away from Bijagua, about a half hour’s drive to Río Celeste/Tenorio National Park. The balcony is a quiet oasis overlooking trees on the property that host a multitude of wildlife, including three toucans, tanagers, and yellow-tailed oropendolas. The included breakfast is ample and excellent, with Eliette’s homemade preserves being a highlight. Communication was simple, check-in and check-out were a breeze. Eliette’s restaurant recommendations were fantastic. The amenities were likewise wonderful, with a comfortable bed, warm shower, and a kitchen with enough supplies that you could easily stay for a longer period and make your own meals. Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! We look very much forward to returning soon.

Beautiful place run by two exceptional hosts who are keen to help us discover and love their country. We spent 2 days there; it was too short! The cottage is beautiful, very comfortable and super well-equipped. The environment is quiet and relaxing. There are several amenities and small restaurants nearby. Eliette was a great help to fix a problem with our car rental company; we wouldn't have made it without her. We warmly recommend this location!!

Magnifique endroit tenu par deux hôtes d’exception ayant à coeur de nous faire découvrir et aimer leur pays. Nous y avons passé 2 journées; ce fut trop court! Le gîte est magnifique, très confortable et super bien équipé. L’environnement est calme et relaxant. Il y a plusieurs commodités et petits restos à proximité. Eliette a été d’une aide précieuse pour régler un problème avec notre compagnie de location d’auto; nous n’y serions pas arrivés sans elle. Nous recommandons chaleureusement cet endroit!!

This place is amazing and so is Eliette, you should really stay here.  The place is an amazing break from life how we live it, just sitting on the patio for hours and listening to all of the birds and animal watching had to have added a few more years to my life! 😊 Parking is easy, the place has everything you need, is extremely clean and the bed is comfortable, also the wood they used to make a lot of the house is just beautiful to look at as well! And then the biggest bonus of all is Eliette, she is just one of those people who you want to talk to forever and know that she has figured out the  secret to life, she  is so calm and caring.  My husband was not feeling well so she made him a homemade remedy and brought it over for him to drink and every evening she checks in on you to see what you might need for breakfast the next day.  Just one of those people you hope to be when you “grow up.”  Just as an FYI, this house is not in walking distance to town but I would stay here again and again in a heartbeat because there was just something magical about the place!  Make sure you take the time to walk the beautiful trail they have made that brings you on a great tour of the property,  it’s so beautiful!

This lovely space is next to the national forest and you will get to experience the peace and connection to nature that you long for.  The hosts are very knowledgeable and go out of their way to make sure you have what you need.  They go above and beyond by providing your customized breakfast supplies each day!  I highly recommend them!

Real oasis of peace. Very welcoming hosts and answer our questions. Good recommendations for restaurants and activities. Very clean cabin and comfortable bed.

Véritable oasis de paix. Hôtes très accueillants et répondent à nos questions. Bonnes recommandations pour les restos et activités. Cabine très propre et lit confortable.

WOW! Beautiful, peaceful, exquisitely crafted cabin. We stayed as a family of 4 and although the space is small (my wife an I will return without the kids) it felt roomy and comfortable - largely because the covered patio is so thoughtfully designed. We only stayed one night as a bit of a pass through between other stops - and certainly regret not having more time. Eliette and Mark were so gracious and kind - and just interesting to talk to. One of my favorite airbnb experiences.

We greatly enjoyed our 3n stay in this beautiful house. It's located at the edge of Tenorio national park, and has a great view of the Miravalles volcano. Has an onsite trail in the forest, and you can wander around the farmland as well. With help from the gardener we even saw a sloth in one of the big trees in the garden in front of the house. At night you fall asleep with the jungle sounds, and with sunrise the birds and howler monkeys in the distance will wake you up :-) Besides that we've heard nothing, it is a very quiet place. Due to it's altitude of about 600m it is relatively cool. Would recommend this place for at least a few nights, we wished we could stay longer to explore more of the area, and also just to relax at the house. Owners are very hospitable, and did their best to make us feel welcome. Wonderful place to (re)connect with nature!

Eliette was amazing, we were spoiled with fresh cut fruit, fresh homemade bread, a great little book about things to do nearby... so much better than other amenities we’ve stayed at in Costa Rica. There wasn’t any internet in our unit but our hosts welcomed us to use theirs and it was sufficient for us. Really a special couple. Would come back in a heartbeat!

´Gracias Nataly, for us it was a pleasure have you here, hope we can share again and can get to know more about our cultures. Take care and keep enjoying your wonderful child.

The cabins were breathtaking. Thoughtfully designed with high-end materials and beautiful woods. The cabins have an awesome deck with a view over the gardens below. We woke up to watch toucans snack on bananas just outside our bedroom window. Truly magical experience. Eliette is also incredibly sweet, helpful, and speaks really good English.

The cabin is too nice, Eliette and her family treated us with a lot of love, they were always attentive to us, and I hadn't really met people as humble and good as they were, I would definitely stay here again, 100% recommended, the bread she cooks is delicious, and she always gave us for breakfast, we really had many good moments and stories to tell here. We booked two nights and the third night that was not planned, Eliette was very concerned that we wanted to travel at night to Monteverde, and we felt safer if we left in the morning and stayed one more night. We are truly very lucky to meet and have stayed here ❤️❤️

La cabaña está demasiado bonita, Eliette y su familia nos trataron con mucho amor, estuvieron siempre al pendiente de nosotras, y de verdad no había conocido personas tan humildes y buenas como ellos, definitivamente volvería a hospedarme aquí, 100% recomendado, el pan que cocina esta delicioso, y siempre nos daba para desayunar, de verdad nos llevamos muchos buenos momentos e historias que contar de aquí. Reservamos dos noches y la tercera noche que no estaba prevista, Eliette se preocupó mucho por que queríamos viajar de noche a Monteverde, y nos u que se sentía mas segura si salíamos en la mañana y que nos quedáramos una noche mas. De verdad que nos toco mucha suerte encontrarnos y habernos hospedado aquí ❤️❤️