It is a family business, We are in a very quiet area with forest around us and overlooking the Pacific and the mountains of Monteverde. We are 5 minutes by car from Santa Elena Downtown or 15 minutes walking and very close to all activities in Monteverde and with free transportation from our place for any activity and shuttle service. The space I have more than 20 years of experience in Tourism, which makes it very easy for me to coordinate Activities, Transportation and more. We like communication to make both parties a better Check in, and with the coordination of activities and transport. We will always give you a map of the Area and recommendations of Restaurants, ATM, Sodas, Post Mail and more.

## The Space

This is a family-run business located in a peaceful area surrounded by forest, offering views of the Pacific Ocean and the Monteverde mountains. With over 20 years of experience in tourism, the host is well-equipped to assist with coordinating activities, transportation, and more.

Communication is valued to ensure a smooth check-in process and to help organize your plans efficiently. Guests will receive a detailed map of the area along with recommendations for restaurants, ATMs, local eateries (sodas), postal services, and other essentials.

## Location

- Situated just 5 minutes by car or a 15-minute walk from Santa Elena Downtown
- Close to all major activities in Monteverde

## Amenities and Services

- Free transportation from the property to any activity
- Shuttle service available for guests
- Personalized assistance with activity and transport coordination

Ilfido Y Arelys

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Studio in Monte Verde

Apartment Monte Luna Ocean View #2 - Apartments for Rent in Monte Verde, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

I loved staying here! Ilfido and Arelys’s showed wonderful hospitality from the moment you checked in until the moment you left. They were very friendly and were able to provide great recommendations for food and things to do. They were very responsive and friendly. The room itself was very nice. The sheets were so soft and the bed was very comfortable. I had everything I needed for my stay. The view from this Airbnb was incredible as well. It was only about a 5 minute drive into town which has supermarkets, restaurants, shops, and more.

We loved staying with Ilfido and Arelys. The place is nice, comfortable and clean. The view is absolutely amazing. Arelys was attentive to our arrival the whole time, and her welcome was very warm. He shared a delicious local coffee with us, gave us recommendations for parks, and even helped us with the reservation. We took a night tour with Ilfido and it was amazing, not only because we found owls and porcupines, but also because Ilfido knows a lot about Costa Rica's flora and fauna and is very generous in sharing that knowledge.

Nos encantó hospedarnos con Ilfido y Arelys. El alojamiento es bonito, cómodo y limpio. La vista es increíble. Arelys estuvo todo al tiempo pendiente de nuestra llegada y su recibimiento fue muy cálido. Nos compartió un delicioso café local, nos dio recomendaciones de parques e incluso nos ayudó con la reservación. Hicimos un tour nocturno con Ilfido y fue increíble, no sólo porque encontramos lechuzas y puercoespines sino porque Ilfido sabe muchas cosas sobre la flora y fauna de Costa Rica y es muy generoso al compartirlas

Arelys, Ilfido, and their family made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Their treatment was very warm and they were always attentive to our stay, helping us with transportation arrangements and sharing recommendations to enjoy our visit even more. The apartment has everything you need for a comfortable, quiet and very pleasant stay. And the view is simply beautiful: from there we were able to enjoy incredible sunsets and the textures and mountainous landscapes that make Monteverde so special. Thank you, Arelys and Ilfido, for all your attentiveness and for making us feel so welcome. Definitely one of the best welcomes we had in Costa Rica. Lots of love!

Arelys, Ilfido y su familia nos hicieron sentir como en casa desde el primer momento. Su trato fue muy cálido y estuvieron siempre al pendiente de nuestra estancia, apoyándonos con la gestión del transporte y compartiendo recomendaciones para disfrutar aún más nuestra visita. El departamento tiene todo lo necesario para una estancia cómoda, tranquila y muy agradable. Y la vista es simplemente hermosa: desde ahí pudimos disfrutar de increíbles puestas de sol y de las texturas y paisajes montañosos que hacen tan especial a Monteverde. Gracias, Arelys e Ilfido, por todas sus atenciones y por hacernos sentir tan bienvenidas. Sin duda, uno de los mejores recibimientos que tuvimos en Costa Rica. ¡Un abrazo!

Great location! Close to all the activities we wanted to do in Monteverde! Very friendly hosts!! Highly recommend 🌻😊

Beautiful view! The space is better than the photos, centrally located, clean, and they were always available to answer our questions. The night walk with Ilfrido is recommended. He knows the place and explains it to you in detail.

¡Hermosa vista! El espacio es mejor que las fotos, centrico, limpio y siempre estuvieron pendientes a nuestras dudas. Recomendado el paseo nocturno con Ilfrido, conoce el lugar y te explica a detalle.

Ilfido and Arelys are so nice and helpful, they really made the stay worth everything.

The property was clean, comfortable and in a beautiful and convenient location. Arelys  was very friendly and helpful with recommending tours and restaurants nearby. Recommended!

We stayed here two nights. It is absolutely beautiful here. The apartment is well maintained and private. We would definitely stay here again. One helpful hint. Use the GPS coordinates to find the place because the directions in Airbnb took us to a pizzeria at the bottom of the hill.

We loved the place. Arelys' welcome and service were excellent. Very good location for visiting various nature reserves and the town center. 🙌🏼

Nos encantó el lugar, el recibimiento y atención de Arelys fue excelente, muy buena ubicación para visitar diversas reservas y el centro del lugar 🙌🏼

Very quiet, peaceful with beautiful views! The host family have been very accommodating with all our needs. It was very sweet to receive a basket with goodies! Thank you! I would absolutely recommend this place!

I cannot see enough about our hosts and the location. We started each day out on the balcony with our fresh Costa Rican coffee, listening to all the different birds seeing them we even spotted a capuchin in one of the trees. The cloud forest is amazing. We would have rainbows right in front of us. It is a short trip into town. The apartment was well appointed and very comfortable, especially the bed. We’re so friendly and we instantly felt welcome and like we were family. And we loved seeing kitty and bunny every day. Thank you so much for creating a home away from home. God’s blessings to you both.

Very friendly hosts and a great location with a beautiful view!

What a great view! We loved this place! It’s close to the Monteverde city centre by car while being in a quiet and peaceful setting. We had a warm welcome from Ilfido and Arelys and they were always available to help us out with any queries. Little Bonnie and Kitty made us smile and was great to pet them. We wish we hadn’t booked our tours in advance as Ilfido also offers this service and we felt that it would have been better if we had a tour with him. Thank you so much, Pura Vida!

Arelys and Ilfido are fantastic hosts. Arelys went above and beyond to answer my questions and provide all the information I might need. She was very helpful from the first moment I contacted her until the last. Ilfido greeted us with a gift basket, which was a pleasant surprise and a wonderful gesture. Both of them are very friendly and positive people. The room was clean, we had everything we needed and there was a very calm and serene atmosphere at their property. The beautiful view, the greenery all around, the mist at dusk, all was part of a memorable stay. Most definitely recommend it!

Perfect stay. We slept so well here and felt really at ease. Arelys was great at communicating instructions and Ilfido shared fresh fruit and coffee in the morning. He also took us on a really fun night walk where we learned a lot about Costa Rica’s wonderful biodiversity and saw snakes and birds and a tarantula. The place was very clean and very comfortable and the atmosphere was peaceful. Muchas gracias!! Carolina & Juan

Great stay near Monteverde at this place with a fantastic view in a green setting!

Super séjour proche de Monteverde dans ce lieu avec une superbe vue dans un écrin de verdure !

They were both exceedingly helpful and friendly;  also Ilfido is a mature guide so they know an awful lot about the various birds and other animals.

We had such a beautiful stay at this private property in Monte Vera Bay. The views overlooking the cloud forest were absolutely breathtaking and truly, the pictures don’t do it justice. Waking up to that scenery each morning felt magical. Our hosts made the experience even more special by taking us on a wonderful night tour where we saw so many animals along with a beautiful sunset which was a highlight of our trip. They also welcomed us with a thoughtful basket of snacks, fresh fruit, and coffee We loved meeting their sweet dog and cat as well. The entire stay felt peaceful, personal, and unforgettable. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it!

Friendly host, easy check in! The host came with coffee and fresh fruit, it was such a nice touch!

The place is very nice and thanks to Arelly for helping with the reservations and all the information I needed❤️❤️

el lugar muy bonito y  gracias a arely por  ayudo con las  reservaciones y toda la información  que necesitaba❤️❤️

Friendly accommodation with all the necessities close to the Monteverde and Santa Elena reserves.

Logement sympathique avec tout le nécessaire à proximité des réserves de monteverde et Santa Elena.

We stayed at Ilfido and Arelys for two nights.  Clean room with a crazy view of the valley up to the sea. Very kind owners, Arelys also brought me the blanket knowing that the night would be cooler than usual. Always responsive. I recommend this place to everyone.

Siamo stati da Ilfido e Arelys per due notti.  Camera pulitissima con una vista pazzesca sulla valle fino al mare. Proprietari gentilissimi, Arelys mi ha portato anche la coperta sapendo che la notte sarebbe stata più fresca del solito. Sempre reattivi. Consiglio a tutti questo alloggio.

The lady is very welcoming and attentive to our needs. We had a nice fruit basket and coffee.  We were lucky enough to see the ocean in the distance. Very close to 100% adventure for the zip line. Recommended.

La dame est très accueillante et soucieuse de nos besoins. Nous avons eu un beau panier de fruits et café.  Nous avons eu la chance de voir l'océan au loin. très près de 100%aventure pour la tyrolienne. Je recommande.

Stunning view through huge (and super clean) windows. High ceilings, big space, big bathroom, very comfortable. Cute cat and dog. Loved the night walk with Ilfido and his young son. Arelys helped with local recommendations. Walking downhill into El Centro was not bad, but uphill was a challenge, and we wouldn't recommend it after dark--narrow paved road, no sidewalks. "Kitchen" area was basic but usable. Comfortable bed, great hot water. We loved Soda Canton 83 and Raulito's Pollo Asado as well as the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and its surprisingly reasonably priced and yummy cafeteria. Beware of taxi drivers anxious to take advantage of tourists! Maybe ask the hosts what prices they'd expect. Handy taxi stand right on the main drag in the center. Great stay!

We had a lovely time. Accommodation matches photos, very clean. Our host was very friendly and welcoming, even giving us a small basket with fruit and good coffee.

Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Le logement est conforme aux photos, très propre. Notre hôte a été très sympathique et accueillant, nous donnant même un petit panier avec des fruits et du bon café.

One of the best places we stayed at. Enjoyed everything about it.. Wonderful hosts.

Very hospitable welcome. We even got a bowl of fruit, coffee and treats. Very clean . Beautiful complete apartment. Close to Monteverde. Close to the nice town of Sante Elena with just outside a beautiful Sunset location. We were wondering why the apartment is called Ocean View. The name is really right because you overlook an inlet of the ocean!

Heel gastvrij ontvangen. We kregen zelfs een schaal met fruit, koffie en lekkers. Heel schoon . Mooi compleet appartement. Vlakbij Monteverde. Vlakbij het leuke plaatsje Sante Elena met net er buiten een prachtige Sunset locatie. We vroegen ons af waarom het appartement Ocean View heet. De naam klopt echt want je kijkt uit op een inlet van de oceaan !

Our stay at Ilfido Y Arelys has been very pleasant. The place is a few minutes out of the busy center, which creates a more relaxed stay, with views as far as the eye can see. The complementary basket with fruits and fresh coffee was highly appreciated.

It was a great place to stay, a bit noisy during the day because there was construction and wifi didn’t work properly (probably because of the wind or because our room was far from their house). Very welcoming and they responded fast regarding the wifi issue, even if it wasn’t solved. It was greatly appreciated. If I knew Ilfio is a guide, we would probably have book with them.

I had a very enjoyable experience. Ilfido and Arelys were super accommodating and organized transportation for me which was very helpful as I was without a car (the area is walkable to downtown but the walk back is uphill, and the buses and tours are often early in the morning). The unit itself is better in person than in the pictures, in my opinion, and the view is beautiful. The only drawback is the walls are thin so earplugs are a good idea. Overall it’s a good value and I’d recommend it for sure.

She's an excellent host, very kind and helpful. She takes time to explain all (regarding the appartment and activities) Her husband is clearly best guide for the night walk, instructives explanations and learn also to his son in the meantime They are respectful of environment She also have cute animals, they went at our appartment to say hello 😃

We had a fabulous stay! Arelys was super friendly and gave local recommendations. The space was clean and spacious and the location was very peaceful but still very close to all the attractions by car.

Great hosting, we were even invited to drink coffee (from Monteverde). The studio is comfortable, clean, pleasant with a beautiful view from the terrace. Muchas gracias!

Très bon accueil, nous avons même été invités à boire le café (de Monteverde). Le studio est confortable, propre, agréable avec une belle vue depuis la terrasse. Muchas gracias !

Impeccable accommodation, warm and proactive hosts. A very nice view. Thank you for everything!

Un logement impeccable, des hôtes chaleureux et proactifs. Une très belle vue. Merci pour tout !

We greatly enjoyed our stay here - beautiful views (amazing sunsets!) and located just a short drive from many activities in the area. Ilfido and Arelys were gracious and accommodating hosts, and we appreciated the coffee & fruits they brought us on our last day. Would definitely recommend a stay here!

Beautiful apartment just outside the center, but within walking distance. Lots of activities nearby, such as the Santa Elena fog forest or canopy. Beautiful views from the terrace. Very dear pets of the host :-)

Wunderschönes Apartment etwas außerhalb des Zentrums, aber gut zu Fuß zu erreichen. Viele Aktivitäten in der Nähe möglich, wie der Nebelwald Santa Elena oder Canopy. Wunderschöne Aussicht von der Terrasse. Sehr liebe Haustiere des Gastgebers :-)

Fue un placer conocerlos y tenerlos con nosotros, muchas gracias por su visita. Les deseamos lo mejor

We spent two relaxing nights at Ilfido and Arelys. It was a very nice time, we experienced a lot in the area. An absolute highlight was the night tour with Arelys through the national park, we saw many different giants. We were lucky and still saw the greatest sunset and a tea was served! The place is quiet and has a beautiful view of the mountains. By car, you can easily reach the city in 3-5 minutes. But here in the area, nature is really special!! We will be happy to come back!

Wir haben zwei erholsame Nächte bei Ilfido und Arelys verbracht. Es war eine sehr schöne Zeit, wir haben viel in der Umgebung erlebt. Ein absolutes Highlight war die Nacht Tour mit Arelys durch den Nationalpark, wir haben viele verschiedene Riese gesehen. Wir hatten Glück und haben noch den tollsten Sonnenuntergang gesehen und es wurde noch ein Tee serviert! Die Unterkunft ist ruhig und hat einen schönen Blick in die Berge. Mit dem Auto ist man problemlos in 3-5 min in der Stadt. Aber hier in der Gegend ist wirklich die Natur das Besondere!! Wir kommen gerne wieder!

Muchas gracias por tu visita. Nuestros mejores deseos para ambos. Son bienvenidos siempre

My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our 10-year anniversary, and we’re so glad we chose this place! From the moment we arrived, Arely greeted us warmly and walked us to our room. She was incredibly kind and informative, and even helped us book an activity during our time in Monteverde. We also loved getting to meet the sweet pets on the property, they made us feel right at home. The Airbnb had everything we needed and was in a perfect location: close to everything, yet tucked away enough for peaceful, quiet evenings. Highly recommend!

Fue un placer conocerlos, estamos felices que hayan hayan tenido una bonita experiencia con nosotros y en Monteverde. Para nosotros es muy importante que nuestros huéspedes se sientan a gusto. Muchas bendiciones

Ilfido and his family are excellent hosts. You will feel right at home. They brought us coffee, took us on a private night walk tour and taught us a lot about Costa Rica’s wildlife and culture. I would highly recommend to stay with them during your trip to Monteverde 💕

A cosy place with a fantastic view from the terrace. Lovely coffee, biscuits and fruits provided. Arelys was super kind and helpful and Ilfydo took us on a private wildlife night tour where we saw a green viper, frogs, a toucan and many other birds including an owl. He was so knowledgeable and knows literally EVERYTHING about the forest. Thank you to you both!!!

After a warm welcome and a chilled afternoon, we made an exciting, private night hike with Ilfido. We saw some birds, snakes, frogs and mammals - on the way back we even ran into a coyote on the road. The next day we were in the Sankt Elena National Park - very nice flora, with animals there was rather nothing. In the afternoon a delicious beer on the balcony and then on foot to the village and tried a restaurant recommendation from Arelys 👍 Then we got a little ground coffee as a farewell gift ☺️ Great hosts 🙏

Nach einem herzlichen Empfang und einem gechillten Nachmittag haben wir eine aufregende, private Nachtwanderung mit Ilfido gemacht. Wir haben dabei einige Vögel, Schlangen, Frösche und Säugetiere gesehen - auf dem Weg zurück lief uns sogar ein Coyote über die Straße. Am nächsten Tag waren wir im Sankt Elena Nationalpark - sehr schöne Flora, mit Tieren war eher nix. Am Nachmittag ein leckeres Bier auf dem Balkon und dann zu Fuß ab ins Dorf und eine Restaurant Empfehlung von Arelys ausprobiert 👍 Zum Abschied dann noch ein wenig gemahlenen Café bekommen ☺️ Tolle Gastgeber 🙏

A very quiet place, surrounded by peace and with a beautiful view of the mountains and the sea. Check-in was easy and we had no issues. The room has everything you need to rest and prepare tea, coffee, toast or a snack. Everything looks very clean and tidy, which makes the stay even more comfortable. The kindness of the host, Arelys, made us feel right at home. I recommend it for couples or friends who want to discover Monteverde and its wide variety of experiences, as well as for those who are simply looking for a cozy place to rest. Our room had the best view. It is important to mention that the two rooms with panoramic views require climbing stairs; the other two, although they do not have the same view, have a beautiful garden in front ideal for relaxing.

Un lugar muy tranquilo, rodeado de paz y con una hermosa vista a las montañas y al mar. El check-in fue sencillo y no tuvimos ningún inconveniente. La habitación cuenta con lo necesario para descansar y preparar un té, café, tostadas o algún snack. Todo se ve muy limpio y ordenado, lo cual hace la estadía aún más cómoda. La amabilidad de la anfitriona, Arelys, nos hizo sentir como en casa. Lo recomiendo para parejas o amigos que quieran descubrir Monteverde y su gran variedad de experiencias, así como para quienes buscan simplemente un espacio acogedor para descansar. Nuestra habitación tenía la mejor vista. Es importante mencionar que las dos habitaciones con vista panorámica requieren subir escaleras; las otras dos, aunque no cuentan con la misma vista, tienen un hermoso jardín al frente ideal para relajarse.

Beautiful location, with a nice view and very quiet! The hosts were very attentive, they made it easy for us to book nearby tours and they also brought us fruit and coffee. Please note that there is no stove for cooking, but there are appliances. The bathroom sink and the kitchen sink are the same. Overall a stay with beautiful views and a lot of peace. Recommended!

Ubicación preciosa, con buenas vistas y muy tranquila! Los anfitriones estuvieron muy atentos, nos facilitaron la reserva a los tours cercanos y también nos trajeron fruta y café. Especificar que no hay fogones para cocinar, sí tiene electrodomésticos, pero la pica del baño y la de la cocina son la misma. En general una estancia con preciosas vistas y con mucha paz. Recomendable!

Hola Claudia, muchas gracias por sus comentarios. Fue un placer hospedarlos. Son bienvenidos en todo momento. Pura vida!

Great place in santa elena, near the center but really in the middle of the jungle , silence , fantastic view .. the flat is really nice and comfortable.. and the hospitality by Ilfrido was really great, with a lot of connections and suggestions I recommend it for sure

Beautiful, unique loft with a large balcony. Definitely need a car to get to Santa Elena as it is a fairly far walk down a large hill. The hosts were so welcoming and helpful, and offer an amazing night tour where we were able to see so much wildlife - a highlight of our trip. Very worth the price!

Ilfido and Arelys have greated a lovely home in the mountains just outside Monteverde. They make time to make a connection with their guests, are eager to give recommendations and help where needed. As a bonus, as a parttime hobby Ilfido works at the Woodpecker Reserve, where they can arrange an amazing private night experience through the cloud forest. The room was simple, but had everything you might need for your stay. However, if you miss anything, the town is only a 5-minute drive away. You do need your own transportation to get here, as you don’t want to walk on the side of the mountain roads at night.

Nice reception and beautiful location with good views. We even got coffee and fruit on the last day, very sweet! The place is clean and spacious and nothing is missing. The only thing that could be better for us is the pillows on the bed. They were too little filled to our taste. But of course, that is different for each person.

Fijne ontvangst en prachtige locatie met goed uitzicht. We kregen zelfs koffie en fruit op de laatste dag, heel lief! De ruimte is schoon en ruim en er ontbreekt niks. Het enige dat voor ons beter kan zijn de kussens op bed. Die waren naar onze smaak te weinig gevuld. Maar dat is natuurlijk per persoon verschillend.

Idilfo and Arelys immediately welcomed us so well, offering us contacts for guided tours and introducing us to Monteverde and the different parks and other attractions. The accommodation is also beautiful, you will see beautiful sunsets ☺️

Idilfo et Arelys nous ont tout de suite si bien accueilli, en nous proposant donnant des contacts pour faire des visites guidées et en nous introduisant Monteverde et les différents parcs et autres attractions. Le logement est aussi magnifique, vous y verrez de beaux coucher de soleil ☺️

Impeccable accommodation with everything you need. Beautiful views of the mountains. Hosts were very kind and welcoming with their fruit basket and coffee. Several activities and good restaurants nearby.

Logement impeccable avec tout ce que vous avez besoin. Vue magnifique sur les montagnes. Les hôtes ont été très aimables et accueillants avec leur panier de fruits et du café. Plusieurs activités et bons restaurants à proximité.

Very nice, quiet and with a beautiful view. Arelys and her husband are very friendly and gave us good recommendations on what to do in Monteverde.

Muy bonito, tranquilo y con una vista hermosa. Arelys y su esposo son muy amables y nos dieron buenas recomendaciones de que hacer en monteverde.

We had an excellent 2 night stay where we found Ilfido and his family to be excellent hosts. The property was very well maintained and the views were excellent. We were able to walk into town or arrange taxis to pick us up if required. Our host organised tours and transport for us. The highlight of our trip was doing the private night time tour with Ilfido. We went on a 3 hour tour seeing numerous wildlife and the highlight being an extreamly rare species of snake! It’s fair to say we won’t forget our trip in a hurry!! We would highly recommend anyone looking for a place to stay in Monteverde !

Very friendly and helpful hosts, beautiful views from the apartment

beautiful view, peaceful neighborhood, nice front yard garden to read/ground. they have a very affectionate cat and cute dog too. hosts were very respectable overall

Very nice Airbnb in a good location. We enjoyed our stay! It was a quick ride to all of the places we went and had a pretty view.

We received an accurate description of the way to the property and were immediately warmly welcomed by Arelys upon our arrival. The small breakfast basket made us feel even more welcome. The room is spacious and practical. After our arrival, Arelys helped us with the activities in the surroundings. In addition, we were able to do a night walk with Ilfido, where we saw many animals and also learned a lot. All in all highly recommended, you feel very comfortable with the family of Ilfido and Arelys!

Wir erhielten eine genaue Beschreibung des Weges zur Unterkunft und wurden bei unserer Ankunft so gleich herzlich von Arelys willkommen geheissen. Durch den kleinen Frühstückskorb fühlten wir uns noch willkommener. Das Zimmer ist geräumig und praktisch eingerichtet. Nach unserer Ankunft half Arelys uns mit den Aktivitäten in der Umgebung. Ausserdem konnten wir mit Ilfido einen Night Walk unternehmen, bei dem wir viele Tiere gesehen haben und auch viel gelernt haben. Alles in allem sehr empfehlenswert, man fühlt sich bei der Familie von Ilfido und Arelys sehr wohl!

Very nice hosting by Ilfido and his family. He even showed us a type of small wild boar that came to eat bananas in his garden. The accommodation is super clean and functional for 2 people. Flawless shower, good water flow. We were treated to coffee and fruit for breakfast. I would of course recommend coming to Ilfido's.

Un très bel accueil de la part d'Ilfido et de sa famille. Il nous a même montré un style de petit sanglier qui venait manger des bananes dans son jardin. Le logement est super propre et fonctionnel pour 2 personnes. Douche impeccable, bon débit d'eau. Nous avons eu droit à du café et des fruits pour le petit-déjeuner. Je recommande biensur de venir chez Ilfido

Nice place, easy to find with given directions. It was quite rainy and very windy when we were there. Together with the thin walls it was a bit loud. Ilfido was a great host. He gave us tips on which places to see - reserva bosque nuboso Santa Elena was amazing! - and led us on a very interesting Night tour, where he and his son impressed us with their spotting skills and biological knowledge.

The studio had great views and was located in a quiet place. Getting to the parks and restaurants was easy and fast.

Very sweet and responsive family that manages the place. Ilfido gives tours for an additional cost which was very nice. Arelys helped me to arrange a cake and laundry service. Both will go out of their way to help. The room is modest but the view is nice and you get everything you need. Downtown is close by and you could walk there.

If I could give this place & its hosts a higher rating, I would. This family was lovely to converse with ever since I booked the place to until after I left. They helped us 1:1 with booking activities, ordering food, etc. They gave us fruits and local coffee, which were delicious! You simply cannot get over the beautiful view and cozy feeling of this place. I cannot recommend it enough, I will be bringing my friends & family. Plus their pets are the cutest and so friendly as well.

Pretty Apartement with a nice view of the sunset.

Very friendly host. Got great recommendations for restaurants and received fresh fruits and coffee for the next morning. Private place with an amazing view! 🌄

Ilfido was very welcoming and responsive, we even had a fruit basket and local coffee for breakfast. The space was spotless, the bed extremely comfortable and the views were amazing. In addition, the accommodation is very well placed to visit the Monteverde park (you still have to go by car). We had a great stay and recommend this place!

Ilfido a été très accueillant et réactif, nous avons même eu une corbeille de fruits et du café local pour le petit déjeuner. Le logement était impeccable, le lit extrêmement confortable et la vue imprenable. De plus le logement est très bien placé pour aller visiter le parc de Monteverde (il faut tout de même y aller en voiture). Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et recommandons ce logement !

We enjoyed our stay 😎Arelys was very friendly and helpful with local recommendations and bookings 🤩

This place was wonderful! It was gorgeous and peaceful. The host family was so kind, helping us book our tours for the area at a discounted price and bringing us a basket with fresh fruit and coffee! Would recommend!!

Staying with IIfido was an absolute pleasure! I had made a last minute change to my trip and we booked last minute without much idea on how to spend our days in the area, they gave great recommendations of places to visit, tours to check out and fantastic restaurant recommendations (we loved Orchid Coffee Shop).  They even gave a nice welcome basket which was VERY useful, (coffee, fruits, and dishwashing soap/brush). Place was as described, well decorated, spacious and has a great view of the valley. HIGHLY recommended staying here! Thank you for a great visit :)

We had a really nice time at Ilfido and Arelys. It is a very clean and beautiful room with a beautiful view. We were also well helped by the hosts when booking tours. We would recommend this to anyone.

We hebben een heel leuke tijd gehad bij Ilfido en Arelys. Het is een heel proper en mooie kamer met een mooi uitzicht. We werden ook goed geholpen door de hosts bij het boeken van tours. We zouden dit voor iedereen aanbevelen.

We had a very nice time in Monteverde. The room has a beautiful view and everything you need. We also got a little basket with fruits and coffee. The host was very communicative and proactive. She arranged for us a night walk and sent some restaurant recommendations. It gets a little cold at night in the room, so it's good to be prepared as summer clothes might not be enough.

great place the view is beautiful on the other hand the transport is difficult to have in the area and you have to walk 15 minutes from the mountain to get to the city center Beautiful place but location for no one with a car thank you to the host who was very nice

super endroit la vue est magnifique par contre les transport son difficile a avoir dans le coin et il faut descendre 15 minutes de montagne à pied pour se rendre au centre ville Endroit magnifique mais emplacement pour personne avec une voiture merci à l'hôte qui fut très agréable

llfido was very nice, she got us in early. The room has a beautiful view with large windows which were spotless. Close to town, made our short stay very enjoyable.

Amazing place overall! The place had everything you needed, and location was excellent. But to top it all off, the host was phenomenal - a very sweet soul who is eager to help and provide you with anything you need. Highly highly recommend!

Great place. Awesome views. Very clean and comfortable. Perfect for what we needed. The hosts were really great and provided information and coffee. Would definitely stay again.

We really enjoyed our stay in Monte Verde. The view was stunning and the location was very peaceful. Arelys was so helpful and aided us to book our activities. Would definitely recommend.

The place had a great view! Even more beautiful than in the photos. Small intimate room and provided with everything you need. Their little dog on the property was super nice. We were even welcomed with a small basket of fruit.

Le logement avait une vue magnifique! Encore plus beau que sur les photos. Petite chambre intime et fourni de tous ce qu’il vous faut. Leur petit chien sur la propriété était super gentil. Nous avons même été accueilli avec un petit panier de fruit.

Very nice en well equipped room, with stunning view. Close to town, ziplines and St Elena Cloud forest. Owners were really nice and brought us fruits and a lovely breakfast. The dog and cat were too cute. Thanks you so much!! We had a lovely time!

We had an absolutely amazing time in Moneverde! Not only Ilfido, but the whole family treated us amazing during our stay. Absolutely amazing hospitality, even the dog and cat greeted us multiple times :). Ilfido helped us with booking various tours plus even gave us a nighttour together with his son who was great at spotting animals! Also, the location is very quiet but very close to town (Santa Elena), plus the view was amazing! I would recommend everyone to visit during their stay in Monteverde.

If you are staying in Monteverde, you need to stay here!! First of all it has the most amazing view of the ocean and mountains! Secondly it is close enough that you can walk if you want to or is a short drive! The hosts are incredible and go above and beyond booking tours for you and helping you with any questions you have. They are extremely responsive and friendly! The dog and cat on the property are adorable and came to visit us on our balcony. Their son brought us fresh fruit and coffee and it was AMAZING. This was the comfiest bed we have slept in on our whole trip. The apartment is extremely clean and spacious and has kitchen utensils such as a kettle, microwave and toaster oven! The sunsets from the balcony were priceless!

Ilfido and his wife welcomed us very warmly and booked a tour for us before our arrival. Also for the next day you gave us many tips and booked a guide again at short notice. The location of the accommodation and the views were perfect.

Ilfido und seine Frau haben uns sehr herzlich empfangen und schon vor unserer Ankunft eine Tour für uns gebucht. Auch für den nächsten Tag haben Sie uns viele Tipps gegeben und erneut kurzfristig einen Guide gebucht. Die Lage der Unterkunft und die Aussicht waren perfekt.

I have never had a host as welcoming. Both Ilfido and his wife were super service-minded, without ever being pushy or annoying. They simple felt like the sweetest human beings helping you out. We got help with booking tours, taxis and shuttles. All of their recommendations were fruit-bearing. Ilfido even went out of his way to help us get dinner the first night. An amazing experience. 10/10.

Ilfido and his family welcomed us very good! They offered a nice welcome basket with fruit and coffee, so sweet! The place was exactly what we were looking for, quiet but close to some zipline compagnies and a place for a night tour and that view was amazing! We could only reccomend staying here, while you are in Monteverde!!

What a wonderful stay we had with Ilfido and Arelys. Not only did they help us with booking transfers and activities they also showed us the town and gave recommendations for local restaurants. Both Ilfido and Arelys were in constant communication with us, asking how everything was and if we needed anything. They are fantastic hosts, we could not recommend staying with they If you’re in Monteverde highly enough. The room had a beautiful view across the valley, with a lovely balcony. This was perfect for morning coffee. The town is only a 15minute walk down the hill, where you will find great coffee shops and restaurants. Thank you both so much for everything. You really were the perfect hosts. Andy

Great host family, went above & beyond to help. Some hot water issue they were able to respond very quickly. Lent us induction cooker so we could make some instant noodles when we have a very early tour scheduled. It’s a beautiful property as the pictures suggest.

This place was very nice, small, peaceful surroundings, nice space, everything encompassed in one room, the hosts were amazing and helped us schedule some activities to do during our stay at a very last minute notice. We would recommend staying here for a short stay and for a couple specifically. The walk to town is a 10 minute fast paced, downhill tread, and a slow-pace uphill tread back, however, a taxi was only 4,000 colones back or about $2. We highly recommend.

Ilfido and Arelys were gracious, attentive and helpful, they assisted us getting reservations for the Zipline, Skytram and hanging bridges. The place is great, very well maintained with a gorgeous lookout to Nicoya's Gulf, being able to watch the sea from the mountains is so mesmerizing. Fully recommended if you want to relax and have a good time in Monteverde!

We had great time! Thank you for your warm hospitality and arranging our activities :)))

The view from the  apartment is absolutely stunning and they have the cutest cat and dog that will greet you everytime you get back at the airbnb. We were also able to have our clothes washed which was a nice suprise. We were very happy with our stay here

We had a wonderful stay with Ilfido en Arelys. They are very kind and welcoming and they will help you with everything you need. The apartment is very nice and clean, with a beautiful view. The shower was very good. You can walk to the centre of Santa Elena, or you can take a taxi (5 dollars) so it's very easy to get around here. I would definetely recommend staying here!

Accommodation as required. Ilfrifo and his wife are very friendly people and always attentive to your requirements. Highly recommended.

Alojamiento de acuerdo a lo requerido. Ilfrifo y su esposa son personas muy amables y siempre pendientes a tus requerimientos. Altamente recomendados.

We had an awesome time! The view from our room was stunning and everything was very clean! The family lives next door and is so so very friendly! Helped us to book tours and had some great recommendations! The road up there can be a bit bumpy, but we managed without a 4x4. We would 100% stay with them again!

Llfido was very helpful and communicative during the process.

Would recommend to everyone…. And definitely return if I was to come back to Monteverde. Great place. Great host. Great location. Ps. If your driving from the north make sure to stay on past the 605 and take the 606. Froogle told me otherwise and it was gross.

Ilfido an Arelys' apartment was great, everything as described, very clean and the view beautiful! the location was also as we expected, quiet, but easy to reach.. Arelys always replied very quickly and helped us with our activities - she recommended us a guide, the tours were great! I can only highly recommend staying there!!

Arelys has been going over and beyond to help in our stay. Very clear instruction and communication. Super responsive. Amazing host ready to help you with anything. highly recommend. In addition the place is amazing with great view and perfectly placed to do anything you want In Monterverte. Thanks Arelys to help us enjoy even more of Costa Rica!

This is a gem of a place with kind hosts who go out of their way to make your stay special. Arelys welcomed us warmly with a flexible check in time and fruit and coffee. She made some great suggestions for things to do and arranged transport and trips effortlessly. We didn't have or need a car and there was nothing better than to come back after a day out to a home from home with a view to die for. A little slice of heaven. Thoroughly recommend!!

We spent two wonderful nights at Arelys and Ilfido. The floor-to-ceiling windows made the view from the bed unique. To welcome we received a small basket of coffee and fruit. Very attentive! Communication was easy and answered within minutes. We highly recommend the place. Have fun and enjoy the unique view in the morning!

Wir haben zwei wundervolle Nächte bei Arelys und Ilfido verbracht. Die bodentiefen Fenster machten den Ausblick vom Bett aus einzigartig. Zur Begrüßung haben wir einen kleinen Korb mit Kaffee und Obst erhalten. Sehr aufmerksam! Die Kommunikation war problemlos und geantwortet wurde binnen Minuten. Wir können die Unterkunft wärmsten weiterempfehlen. Viel Spaß und genießt den einmaligen Ausblick am Morgen!