La Hortensia, Mountain cabin. Cerro de La Muerte
The Space
This mountain-style cabin is nestled among oak trees in the heart of the High Forest, making it an excellent spot for bird watching, including sightings of the bright quetzal. The area is rich with diverse flora and fauna, perfect for photography and relaxation. Nearby rivers include the Macho and Savegre.
The property features local estates with private walking trails and is close to Los Quetzales and Tapanti National Parks, as well as the La Cañuela Cloud Forest.
The mountain chalet offers private parking for two vehicles, an outdoor grill, and a fire pit. The main room, furnished with a wooden double bed, is located on the first floor. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, accompanied by a dining area seating four and a comfortable living room with seating for five.
Upstairs in the attic, accessible by stairs, there is a double bed and a single bed, along with a small balcony ideal for enjoying coffee under the stars. The spacious bathroom includes a hot water tub.
Guest Access
The cabin is situated in Pueblo de la Esperanza, a quiet, small town within a biological forest reserve. It has a local convenience store (pulperia). The location is close to Tapanti National Park and only 10 minutes from Los Quetzales National Park. The Savegre River, known as the cleanest river in Costa Rica, is 25 minutes away.
Fishing for trout is available nearby in both the river and a pond. Food service is offered upon request for all meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—with room service available. Guided hikes and tours focused on quetzal sightings can also be arranged.
Other Things to Note
Since this is a high-altitude, rainy cloud forest area, it is advisable to bring:
- A sweater and waterproof jacket for outdoor hikes
- Layered clothing
- Hiking shoes suitable for mountain terrain
- Gloves and a scarf for stargazing
- A telescope, if available, for star observation
- Camera and binoculars for bird watching, especially for spotting the quetzal
- Fishing rod for trout fishing
For activities involving fire, such as using the grill or fire pit, guests should bring a lighter or matches. Firewood can be provided upon request.
Reviews
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(139 reviews)
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Recent Reviews
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Ariel
1 month ago
Lugar tranquilo y bonito, tuvimos un problema con el internet que nos resolvieron rápidamente
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Karen
2 months ago
Bonita experiencia! Una cabaña hermosa y acogedora!
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Roberto
2 months ago
las fotos, no son reflejo del lugar, nos parecio un lugar poco cuidado, buena atención, pero el lugar no es lo que las fotos venden, precio valor no van de la mano en este caso
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Mainor Exnayder
3 months ago
Todo estaba tal cual las fotografías y buena atención por parte de Allan. Tal vez lo único fue que había un poquito de desorden al frente con una manguera y un cemento que dejaron por ahí pero por todo lo demás muy bien.
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Adrian
3 months ago
Beautiful and peaceful place
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Josiah
3 months ago
A cozy a-frame cabin in the mountains, great for a quiet getaway to a rustic setting. The host was very helpful, and they can arrange home cooked meals delivered right to your cabin from the house next door! There is a trail into a patch of cloud forest right in front of the house, and across the road there is a trail down to a beautiful cloud forest creek. The cabin was cozy and comfortable, with plenty of spare blankets and a space heater for the colder nights. Will definitely be back!
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Tiffany
3 months ago
Bonito lugar! Mucha naturaleza! 🥹
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Dennise
3 months ago
Estancia ideal para quienes disfrutamos de clima de altura. Cabaña acogedora, en una zona tranquila y rodeada de naturaleza. Habitación principal con calentador, y ducha caliente. Muy agradecidos con Allan y du amabilidad y recomendaciones. Esperamos regresar!
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Bas
4 months ago
Leuke lodge. De aanwezige verwarming heeft ons gelukkig warm gehouden tijdens de koude nachten. Het matras op het bed beneden is aan vervanging toe: je kan de harde veren voelen als je er op ligt.
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Andrés Fernando
5 months ago
El lugar es muy hermoso y tranquilo, hay tanto zona de fogata como un fogón, también adentro la cocina está bastante equipada y hay múltiples juegos de mesa para divertirse y además de tener un televisor para con internet, por parte de las habitaciones cuenta con bastantes cobijas extra si llega a necesitar lo cual es muy probable, en general es una cabaña bonita, quizá el único detalle es con el agua caliente que en ocasiones no llega a calentar bien
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