Aves De Tierras Altas

a dream! the house, the terrace, the garden, everything even more beautiful than the photos promised. We had a very warm welcome from Eliette and Mark and a wonderful breakfast we could enjoy on our terrace overlooking the many birds in Eliette's garden. From Eliette, we have learned a lot about the country and its changes over the last few years and travel enriched. thank you Eliette and Mark!

Beautiful location for relaxing and birdwatching, toucans while we ate breakfast in the morning which was beautifully prepared by Elliette. A truly wonderful place. There was some issue with the location but it seemed to be an Airbnb glitch, if you are traveling without phone access make sure to download the correct location to access offline.

Eliette’s place was not only beautiful, but the hospitality we experienced was beyond our expectations, from providing us with delicious homemade food to telling us about her property and area conservation history. Eliette was also a prompt communicator (and spoke great English, which was helpful with my very limited Spanish knowledge). My husband and I enjoyed watching the variety of birds that would visit the property throughout the day, and walking to the Heliconias hanging bridges right up the road. Everything was perfect about our stay, and I would definitely return to Eliette’s beautiful place again!

We had the most wonderful stay at Eliette’s place. Could not have asked for anything more. It so far exceeded what we were hoping for, and I couldn’t recommend staying here more highly. It was a lovely unit as far as the interior, and you could tell that great care was taken in the quality of the construction and finishes. The covered porch was spectacular. We saw toucans one morning, and on our last morning there was an hour and a half show from a large group of howler monkeys. Incredible. The grounds are stunning. We took walks every day and it was so wonderful to feel we had such a beautiful place to explore just outside our door. Our son also loved romping around on the grounds with their sweet dog, Brea. Last, but certainly not least, Eliette is the kindest most welcoming host you could ever imagine. We loved our conversations with her and truly felt at home. The breakfast she provided each morning was an absolute treat! Thank you Eliette, for the most perfect stay.

The cabin is in great condition with all amenities, and the grounds are an amazing place. We managed to see several animals and lots of birds. Also, Eliette, Diana, and Luis were super friendly. We would always come back. 🤍

My son and I had a really wonderful stay at Eliette's place! It is immersed in nature, yet is a short drive to town and many incredible places to experience the beauty, flora, and fauna of Costa Rica! You don't have to go far, though, to experience that! Eliette, her husband, Mark, and "many helpers" have created an extraordinary place - lovely cabins with decks overlooking lush forests and a feeder that draws a variety of birds (as well as capuchin monkeys!); walking paths through the original forest and the forest they planted. Their place is adjacent to Volcan Tenorio National Park, and provides habitat for diverse fauna. Eliette and Mark were amazing hosts! They provided delicious, abundant breakfasts each day! Eliette gave us many recommendations for things to do in the area based on our interests, and she was great at communicating! Can't say enough good things about this place and the hosts! Highly recommend! Hope to return someday!

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!

BEAUTIFUL, sat on back deck to do a lot of birding. While having our afternoon tea, the yellow eared toucan graced us with his presence. The breakfast that was included was awesome - all local and organic produce. Fell in love with their Gallo de Pinto, so much so, I was treated to a private cooking lesson to learn how it’s made. Eliette & Mark are dedicated at making their mark on the environment, cooperating with local groups for the sloths, birds, monkeys. Their knowledge of the local activities was well appreciated. The bird guide they recommended was fantastic, we got to see two lifers – the Black crested Coquette and the Tody motmot. The house was more than we expected. The kitchenette was very clean and well stocked. The queen size bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. We stayed for 11 nights and loved it. We would definitely recommend it and are returning next year for sure.

Elliette had a personal touch and it was apparent that she cared about our experience. We did not have a vehicle and she spent time ahead of our stay to brainstorm ideas on how to make the most of our time without transportation. She was familiar with the town and environment and took the time to share her wisdom and coach us on how to be good stewards of her country. The stay was unusually wet and she offered additional amenities including use of her personal space and even clothing should we have needed it. The food was made with love and started our day out with fresh local substance. The grounds were also a great space to explore and the fauna and wildlife surrounded us. She connected us with a trusted driver who really made all of our adventures possible.

We stayed at Eliette's place for two nights and our son enjoyed so much his loft bed that he didn't want to leave at the end of our stay. Everything was spotless clean from the room, kitchen and washroom. The breakfast provided by Eliette was delicious and her home made bread to die for. The property is lovely and the vegetation is lush. We spotted a variety of birds including two types of Toucans. It's not very far from Rio Celeste and close to the Heliconias trails and hanging bridges. Eliette and Mark are wonderful people and we enjoyed talking to them. We would love to come back one day.

The place is highly recommended. Very quiet and great to note from birds including toucans in the garden.

We had a lovely stay at Eliette’s place. Best host we have had in Costa Rica. The garden was magical and we saw more frogs at the lagoon than in any park we visited. The cabin was very nice and homey and the breakfast delicious. Thank you Eliette for making our stay this lovely!

Absolutely fantastic place! Nice and quiet on the edge of the forest, with beautiful grounds to explore. Eliette was a wonderful host, very friendly and helpful, always making sure I had everything I needed (and more). The room was clean and comfortable, good amenities, and good internet (which is not always the case in some places). Definitely will be my go-to location to stay next time I am in Bijagua.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay. Eliette and Mark were extremely welcoming, shared a lot about the area and made an incredible breakfast. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the area and watching birds from the gorgeous porch. We would recommend their place to friends in an instant.