Equipped cabin with large windows and beautiful views of the forest. It has trails and walking spaces among fruit trees, gardens and bordered by the Savegre River and its tributaries. It has a beautiful private waterfall and the possibility of finding the magnificent quetzal. Nearby you will find restaurants and less than 20 minutes from Los Quetzales National Park. The cabin has an extensive carpeted lounge ideal for meditating or enjoying satellite TV. Guest access Trail to Páramo free, observation of quetzals free, private waterfalls free, beds for apple, plum, peach among others, access to the river Savegre, use of free bicycles, paid taxi service.

## The Space

This well-equipped cabin features large windows that offer beautiful views of the surrounding forest. The property includes trails and walking paths winding through fruit trees and gardens, bordered by the Savegre River and its tributaries. Guests can enjoy a private waterfall on site and may have the chance to spot the magnificent quetzal bird.

Inside, the cabin offers a spacious carpeted lounge area, perfect for meditation or relaxing while watching satellite television.

## Location

The cabin is conveniently located near several restaurants and is less than 20 minutes away from Los Quetzales National Park.

## Amenities and Guest Access

- Access to the Páramo trail at no cost  
- Free quetzal bird watching opportunities  
- Use of private waterfalls without charge  
- Fruit trees including apple, plum, and peach varieties  
- Access to the Savegre River  
- Complimentary use of bicycles  
- Taxi service available for an additional fee

It has trails and spaces to walk among fruit trees, gardens and bordered by t...

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2BR cabin in San Gerardo de Dota

Casa Monge 2 - Cabins for Rent in San Gerardo de Dota, San José, Costa Rica

Beautiful place surrounded by nature and perfect for watching the quetzal

Precioso lugar rodeado de naturaleza y pefecto para observar al Quetzal

Amanda and her family are very friendly. They made the stay very comfortable. Highly recommended!!!

Amanda y su familia son muy amables,  hicieron muy confortable la estadía, súper recomendado !!!

Overall a very good experience. The forest and trails are pretty nice! Only complaints are that there’s no cell signal with Kolbi/ICE, which was stated as the only working company, but not even that. Also a 4x4 is 100% necessary, as well as a car with enough clearance. You don’t want to walk down on foot with rain. Shower was very week and not very hot, and oven did not work. For the price paid it is ok, not bad and not great.

The host really need to fix the mouse problem! For the night, I left an avocado on the table while not knowing there are mouses around and found it eaten the next morning, and there were mouse droppings everywhere in the kitchen. The most horrible thing is before we check out, I flipped the pillows in the bedroom and found mouse droppings ON THE BED! I've been having diarrhea since the first morning there and stopped the second day after I left the place, thinking about it now, might be related to the mouse too. The host should either fix the mouse problem or put up big warnings about it so people know what they are signing up for when they book the stay here.

An unusual cabin. Full privacy, right in the heart of nature, an abundance of birds that is hard to imagine. The jackals came up to two meters from the house and from us, and many other birds and varieties that we saw. An experience of nature, of being in the forest, in complete silence. The hot water flows with a not so strong force, and it is indeed cold at night, but the atmosphere is so strong that it is an unforgettable experience. Really inspiring. The relationship with Dirtchi and her family was great, they helped with everything we asked for, and with a smile. Highly recommended for lovers of nature and tranquility. If we're ever in the area again, it's very likely we'll return to this cabin. It's really worth it.

בקתה בלתי רגילה. פרטיות מליאה, ממש בחיק הטבע, שפע של ציפורים שקשה להעלות על הדעת. הקצאלים הגיעו עד שני מטרים מהבית ומאתנו, ועוד ציפורים רבות ומגוונות שראינו. חוויה של טבע, של היות בתוך היער, בשקט מוחלט. המים החמים זורמים בעוצמה לא חזקה, ואכן קר בלילות, אבל האווירה כל כך חזקה, שזו חוויה שאי אפשר לשכוח. ממש השראה. הקשר עם דירצ'י ומשפחתה היה נהדר, סייעו בכל מה שביקשנו, ובהארת פנים. מומלץ ביותר לאוהבי טבע ושקט. אם נהיה שוב באזור - סביר מאד שנשוב לבקתה הזו. היא ממש שווה.

Beautiful and cozy property a few steps from the river and waterfall. With that sound, you can rest wonderfully. Birds can be seen even inside the house because the large windows allow it. Beds very comfortable.

Hermosa y acogedora propiedad a unos pasos del río y la cascada. Con ese sonido se descansa de maravilla. Se puede observar aves aún estando dentro de la casa pues los amplios ventanales lo permiten. Camas muy cómodas.

It is one of the best places I visited in Savegre to easily view quetzals!!! 7 quetzals around the house at 5:23am, without walk!!!

First of all, my husband and I (who have stayed in a different Casa Monge cabin in the past) were unable to stay this time due to a last minute family emergency. Our friends did stay there. So I can't really speak to details about the place. Our friends mentioned difficulty with the access road, despite having a 4WD vehicle--so maybe a little more information about that would be helpful to others in the future. Dirchy was very prompt and kind in her response to me when I needed to cancel for the two of us at the last minute, and refunded our part of the cost. She was also a great host when we stayed there before, with outstanding communications. We hope to return to Casa Monge in the future.

Great place to stay with a nice surrounding.  The only downside is the last 50’ of the driveway very steep and not all 4x4 vehicles will be able to make the climb.

Wonderful spot for enjoying the canyon. Nice path to the waterfall and creek. Great value for the space. If you have the upper house, you may have issues getting to it without high clearance and/or 4-wheel drive.

The perfect spot to unplug for a weekend. The private trails, the river and the waterfall were incredible. We eat fresh fruits from the trees and we saw quetzales. There is no internet and no phone signal.

El lugar perfecto para desconectarse un fin de semana. Los trails privados, el rio y la catarata estuvieron increibles. Comimos frutas frescas de los árboles y vimos quetzales. No hay internet ni señal de teléfono.

Beautiful place in a super quiet location. I immediately felt comfortable here and could enjoy nature. The accommodation offers everything you need, has a great view of the forest as well as the possibility to hike to several waterfalls. Everything was super clean and well maintained, check-in and check-out were super easy and Amanda was always available with tips. Overall, just an excellent place that I would book again anytime.

Wunderschöne Unterkunft in super ruhiger Lage. Ich habe mich hier sofort wohl gefühlt und die Natur genießen können. Die Unterkunft bietet alles was man braucht, hat eine tolle Aussicht in den Wald sowie die Möglichkeit, zu mehreren Wasserfällen zu wandern. Alles was super sauber und gepflegt, der Check in und Check Out liefen super einfach und Amanda stand jederzeit mit Tipps zur Verfügung. Insgesamt einfach eine hervorragende Unterkunft, die ich jederzeit wieder buchen würde.

Do need 4x4 to access.  Wonderful family and very helpful.   They live at the base of the hill

Everything great, a pretty, well-equipped cottage with beautiful views😊

Alles prima, ein hübsches, gut ausgestattetes Häuschen mit wunderschöner Aussicht😊

I loved staying here, the house is really beautiful, spacious, with some windows that make it feel like part of the surroundings. The place is very safe, quiet, love the peace you feel and the atmosphere. For me it is ideal to disconnect from the world. Everything was super clean, the beds are very comfortable, it doesn't feel cold at all and at least I was able to sleep in a pleasant way. The bathroom was spotless. There are multiple fruit trees around, flowers and so on, so birds and hummingbirds can be seen easily. Highly recommended to visit them.

Me encantó hospedarme aca, la casa es realmente hermosa, amplia, con unos ventanales que la hacen a una sentirse parte del entorno. El lugar es muy seguro, tranquilo, ame la paz que se siente y el ambiente. Para mi es ideal para desconectarse del mundo. Todo estaba super limpio, las camas son muy cómodas, no se siente frio para nada y al menos yo, pude dormir en forma placentera. El baño estaba impecable. Hay múltiples arboles frutales alrededor, flores y demás, así que pueden verse aves y colibrís facilmente. Muy recomendado visitarles.

Awesome views and we saw the quetzal! The place has no heat and at that altitude it can get very cold at night. This can make sleep difficult but thankfully extra blankets were available. There also is no internet at the house but at the host's house down the steep 4x4 road. If you want to check email multiple times a day, you'll get your exercise for sure! Beautiful surroundings and trail behind the house to the waterfalls.

If you want to disconnect 100% from the city environment, the rush and pollution (light, sound, among others), you have a wonderful place to do it. The impeccable nights, only starry, the cold of the area, the songs of the unique hummingbirds. If you're lucky you'll be able to see impressive animal species... In my case I was able to see a group of mountain pigs, very closely, or enjoy the natural riches of the place (waterfall) or fruits around you.

Si deseas desconectarte 100% del ambiente de ciudad, el corre corre, y contaminación (luminica, sonora, entre otras) tienes el lugar maravilloso para hacerlo. Las noches impecables, solamente estrelladas, el frío de la zona, los cantos de los colibrí únicos. Si tienes suerte podrás ver especies de animales impactantes... En mi caso pude ver un grupo de cerdos de monte,muy de cerca, o al igual disfrutar de riquezas naturales del lugar (catarata) o frutas a tu alrededor.

The place is superb with an amazing view. An unexpected event on the road unfortunately delayed us by 3 hours and we arrived when the night started. Because of this, we have not been able to observe the quetzal as hoped. But that doesn't take away from the beauty of the place.

Le lieu est superbe avec une vue imprenable. Un événement inattendu sur la route nous a malheureusement retardé de 3h et nous sommes arrivés lorsque la nuit commençait. De ce fait, nous n’avons pas pu observer le quetzal comme espéré. Mais cela n’enlève rien à la beauté du lieu.

Secluded, quiet location. Access to waterfall trail. Facility was roomy with plenty of linens and blankets for colder nights. Comfortable beds. Adequate kitchen. Wood stove not available. Plenty of hummingbirds visiting the nearby flowering bushes. Batsu Garden further down the valley is well worth the time.

Great place in the mountains! No quetzal the morning of our stay but a ton of hummingbirds right outside the cabin. We really enjoyed the trails right from the house and would love to stay here again.

In general we enjoyed the place. Very good collaboration with the host. We saw the famous quetzal. Suggestion add an electric heater.

En général nous avons apprécié le logement. Très bonne collaboration avec l’hôte. Nous avons pu voir le fameux quetzal. Suggestion ajouter un radiateur électrique.

Very nice and helpful host. Very beautiful location!

A wonderful place to stay in the mountains. We felt comfortable, it's very quiet. Only it is really very cold and you have to be equipped with warm clothes. The water for showering is lukewarm, the problem is the cold temperature in the house. Nature is beautiful for that.

Eine wunderbare Unterkunft in dern Bergen. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt, es ist sehr ruhig. Einzig es ist doch wirklich sehr kalt und man muss ausgerüstet sein mit warmen Kleidern. Das Wasser zum Duschen ist lauwarm, das Problem ist die kalte Temperatur im Haus. Die Natur ist dafür wunderschön.

Casa Monge 2 is very well equipped with everything you need to have a 100% comfortable stay. The private property has a river, its own waterfalls, as well as trails, in addition to vegetation with fruits such as moras, pluelas, palo tomatoes and wild peaches (which can be consumed without any problem). There are restaurants, pulperías and recreational activities near the premises. It highlights the attention given by the owners, who were very friendly at all times. It is an ideal place to connect with nature and relax without having to go excessively far from the city of Cartago, which also makes it a very comfortable option. 100% recommended

La cabaña Casa Monge 2 está muy bien equipada con todo lo que se necesita para tener una estadía 100% confortable. La propiedad privada cuenta con un río, cascadas propias, así como senderos, además de vegetación con frutos tales como moras, ciruelas, tomates de palo y duraznos silvestres (los cuales se pueden consumir sin ningún problema). Hay restaurantes, pulperías y actividades recreativas cerca de las instalaciones. Destaca la atención brindada por parte de los dueños, quienes fueron muy amables en todo momento. Es un lugar idóneo para conectar con la naturaleza y relajarse sin tener que ir excesivamente lejos de la ciudad de Cartago, lo cual también lo hace una opción muy cómoda. Recomendado 100%

Dirchy and her family marked us with their kindness, smile, and accessibility. The place we stayed in has a great location. In the heart of the forest with a breathtaking view. We had come with the hope of meeting the Quetzal. And Anthony, Dirchy's son, got up at 5:30 am to help us find him. What you need to know is that several Quetzal regularly visit their property to feed themselves. Casa Mongue is the perfect place for anyone who wants to see it. Thanks to Dirchy, Anthony and Luis.

Dirchy et sa famille nous ont marqué par leur gentillesse, leur sourire et leur accessibilité. Le logement dans lequel nous avons séjourné bénéficier d’un emplacement idéal. Au cœur de la forêt avec une vue imprenable. Nous étions venus avec l’espoir de rencontrer le Quetzal. Et Anthony, le fils de Dirchy, c’est levé à 5h30 du matin pour nous aider à le trouver. Ce qu’il faut savoir, c’est que plusieurs Quetzal visitent régulièrement leur propriété pour se nourrir. Casa Mongue est donc l’endroit idéal pour tous ceux qui souhaitent l’apercevoir. Merci à Dirchy, Anthony et Luis.

Casa Monge 2 was amazing! We loved having a peaceful, private spot with incredible views, flowers covered with hummingbirds and a trail to the waterfall right outside, and quetzals just down the hill every morning! We saw tour groups there to see the quetzals every day - it was clearly the place to be. (But our casita was still nice and private.) We also loved having Doña Marlen’s restaurant nearby - incredible food and a very convenient little Mini Super. Everyone told us the weather was unseasonably cold, but we were very cozy with the extra blankets. I could have spent a week there easily; we loved it!

Amazing view, large windows. You can appreciate fauna without leaving the house, hummingbirds in tens, and many other species of birds , squirrels, even coyotes. On a previous trip we were able to observe quetzales, but this time we were not lucky.

Increíble vista, ventanales amplios. Se puede apreciar fauna sin salir de la casa, colibríes en decenas, y muchas otras especies de aves , ardillas, hasta coyotes. En un viaje previo pudimos observar quetzales, pero esta vez no tuvimos suerte.

This place is a must have for those who want to see the resplendent quetzal. The house (Casa monge 2) is not the easiest house to reach, but once you arrived, you love the views and the silence. The hosts, Dirchy and Luis, are great people. They are very friendly and they want the best for their visitors.

The cabin was spotlessly clean. The beds were super comfortable and the kitchen was complete. The morning views are beautiful and the sound of the waterfall makes it magical. Keep in mind that there is no internet as the listing says and to get there you have to go up a mountain that is not illuminated at night. In the bathroom there was no hot water despite waiting for a while, just a little warm and since it was very cold that made us a little uncomfortable. The bedrooms are separated by a partition but that does not reach the ceiling so it is heard as if they were next door. There is also no heating so be very warm as recommended by the host.

La cabaña estaba impecablemente limpia. Las camas eran súper cómodas y la cocina estaba completa. Las vistas en la mañana son preciosas y el sonido de la cascada lo hace mágico. Tener en cuenta que no hay internet tal y como dice el anuncio y para llegar hay que subir por una montaña que no está iluminada en la noche. En el baño no salía agua caliente a pesar de esperar un rato, solo un poquito tibia y dado que hacía mucho frío eso nos incomodó un poco. Los dormitorios están separados por un tabique pero que no llega al techo así que se escucha como si estuvieran al lado. Tampoco hay calefacción así que vayan muy abrigados tal y como recomienda la anfitriona.

Nice outdoor landscape, cozy home, perfect to disconnect from everything ♥️.

My children fell in love with this place and did not want to leave. Tucked away off the main road, if you want birding, hiking, waterfalls, and lodging away from other people, this is your spot! Hosts were very kind, welcoming, and helpful. We had many quetzal sightings, which was a big dream for us. We saw them from both the viewing area and while walking around the property. The beautiful trail right outside the cabin to the waterfall is narrow, steep, and slippery, so best for able hikers. We also liked walking around the orchards and looking at all the fruit. The cabin is charming with big windows and lovely views. Kitchen good for cooking simple meals. Fluffy blankets for keeping warm in bed while listening to the river rush by. Thin walls between the bedrooms. We knew there was no heating or fireplace, but the shower was warmish, not hot, plus the water pressure was low and with the tile floor, it meant we were not as comfortable as we wanted to be in such a sweet and cozy spot.

The cabin is situated in a place with privileged views, has total privacy and is spacious. It should be considered that to park next to the cabin you want a 4x4 with reducer, otherwise the vehicle will be close and they will help you with the suitcases. The place has many fruit trees and you can see quetzales very close by. Dirchy's family was very friendly and attentive, we really liked the place.

La cabaña está situada en un lugar con vistas privilegiadas, tiene total privacidad y es espaciosa. Se debe considerar que para estacionar al lado de la cabaña se quiere un 4x4 con reductora, de lo contrario el vehículo quedará cerca y le ayudarán con las maletas. El lugar tiene muchos árboles frutales y se puede ver quetzales muy cerca. La familia de Dirchy  fue muy amable y atenta, nos gustó mucho el lugar.

An incredible setting among jungles and orchards. The views are amazing. Our 4 wheel drive was definitely needed to make it up the steep driveway but the views were worth it. It was a great escape from the heat of the coast. 54 degrees when we arrived mid day.

The cabin is beautiful and the place is amazing to relax and live with nature. We loved the amount of fruits they have among them apples, plums, blackberries, peaches and also the large number of birds that inhabit the property among them the Quetzal. The host's attention is very good, always attentive and ready to help. We look forward to returning soon.

La cabaña es hermosa y el lugar es increíble para ir a relajarse y convivir con la naturaleza. Nos encantó la cantidad de frutas que tienen entre ellas manzanas, ciruelas, moras, duraznos y también la gran cantidad de aves que habitan en la propiedad entre ellas el Quetzal. La atención de los anfitriones es muy buena, siempre pendientes y dispuestos a ayudar. Esperamos volver pronto.

Very private cabin  with tons of hummingbirds and a trail right next to it. The trail access is where we actually saw a male quetzal right from our window early in the morning! Great cabin to unplug and be with nature.

This was my second time here and it was as perfect as the first time.  Love the space, property, and surrounding area.   Highly recommend Dirchy’s place.

We had a great stay, cut off from the world, in a setting surrounded by nature. Great welcome by Anthonny. We recommend!

Nous avons passé un bon séjour, coupé du monde, dans un cadre en pleine nature. Super accueil par Anthonny. Nous recommandons !

The location of this tranquil getaway is most certainly breathtaking. Dirchy was very responsive and communicative. Directions via Waze were excellent. We did struggle with a bit of the drive even though we had 4WD but only because our car was only a 2-cylinder. Dirchy and her son helped and made sure we were comfortable and made it safely to where we needed to be.

Such a beautiful experience! We were greeted by Dirchy, who was super friendly and very helpful. In search of birds, we spent each morning and evening sitting out in front of the cabin, and we were not disappointed! The property where the cabin is situated is idyllic; though there are several other cabins, this spot is private and secluded, with a gorgeous view of the mountains in the distance. We enjoyed walking around the orchards and to the waterfall as well. I really can't recommend the location enough! The cabin itself was clean and simple, with nice big windows. The kitchen itself was lacking a few items that would've helped with cleanup (paper towels, dish rack), but overall was pretty functional. We can't wait to come back!

Beautiful cabin with all amenities. Lugar full of peace and nature. Wonderful.

Preciosa cabaña con todas las comodidades. Lugar lleno de paz y naturaleza. Maravilloso.

San Gerardo de Dota is a birder's paradise! Staying at casa Monge was very special. The cool fresh air at night felt wonderful after 3 days of humid coastal weather. The lush green mountains all around was amazing. The cabin is up high and private. The only noise is the flowing brook outside. The night sky was alive with stars. We disconnected and spent our time at nearby places watching birds.... Batsu Gardens, Miriam's local restaurant and bird lookout, We saw a female Quetzal one morning outside our cabin. Dirchy and her family helped us get our suitcases up a steep hill with their 4X4. We had a wonderful stay. Can't wait to come back.

Definitely a spectacular place! If you are looking for peace and disconnection, this is the perfect place. 4x4 is necessary!

Un lugar sin duda alguna espectacular! Si buscan paz y desconexión, este es el lugar perfecto. 4x4 es necesario!

amazing location, super friendly hosts, nice walks and birds on the doorstep. stayed with young family and if was lovely

This was an interesting rustic cabin, in a unique environment of Costa Rica. Just as the pictures show.  It was a bit more isolated than we expected, but only because the steep hill to the cabin was longer and steeper than we expected and our 2x4 SUV could not attempt it. Which meant we needed Dirchy and her family to assist us each time we needed to go back to the cabin.  The hosts were very accommodating and helped us when needed. We loved the setting. The views and waterfall sounds were amazing. Do bring layers of clothes, because just as the other reviews mention, it is very cold in the evenings and early mornings, with no heat. The daytime temps were lovely and comfortable in February. The host provided plenty of covers for the beds, so sleeping is comfortable.  We loved exploring this mountain area and valley. Great restaurants around and great hiking opportunities.

We were so lucky to watch the quetzale in the morning. There are lots of hummingbirds in front of the cabin. Provide very hot clothes and especially for feet (ceramics) even if it's hot during the day it's very cold at night.

Nous avons eu la chance d'observer le quetzale en matinée. Il y a beaucoup de colibris devant la cabane. Prévoir des vêtements très chaud et surtout pour les pieds (céramique) même s'il fait chaud le jour c'est très froid la nuit.

the place was super clean and tidy, there is a lot of privacy and the views are amazing

el lugar estaba súper limpio y ordenado, hay mucha privacidad y las vistas son increíbles

Definitely an amazing place to walk Dirchy from the arrival at the cabin was very special and attentive throughout The cabin is immersed in nature making it a wonderful place to rest and relax We saw quetzales and a lot of hummingbirds next to the 100% recommended cabin

Sin duda un lugar increíble para pasear Dirchy desde la llegada a la cabaña fue muy especial y atenta en toda La cabaña está inmersa en la naturaleza por lo que es un lugar maravilloso para descansar y relajarse Vimos quetzales y una gran cantidad de colibríes a la par de la cabaña 100 % recomendado

We had a wonderful stay here. We stayed two nights. We came for the quetzals and it did not disappoint. 4 quetzals On our second day. You go down where the seating is at 5:30. The host was very helpful. Basic, peaceful accommodation. very close to all the birding action.

A nice cabin, very quiet surrounded by nature; with hiking trails, and birdwatching.

Una linda cabaña, muy tranquila rodeada de naturaleza; con rutas de senderismo, y avistamiento de aves.

very beautiful environment, we can see couples from Quetzal. the hosts are super welcoming, warm  and ready to help you. a magical place to discover urgently.

très bel environnement, on peut voir des couples de Quetzal. les hotes sont hyper accueillants, chaleureux  et prêt à vous aider. un lieu magique à découvrir de toute urgence.

Very well located accommodation, in the heart of the mountain with a great view. Everything is accessible from the garden. The icing on the cake, we were awakened by the quetzals, we saw them every morning and even 5 next to the house... just for us 😍 This place is perfect, we recommend it!

Logement très bien situé, au cœur de la montagne avec une superbe vue. Tout est accessible depuis le jardin. Cerise sur le gâteau, nous avons été réveillés par les quetzals, nous les avons vus tous les matins et même 5 à côté de la maison… rien que pour nous 😍 Ce logement est parfait, nous le recommandons !

This is a very special place. Spectacularly beautiful. We saw Quetzals in the morning, hiked to the waterfall, watched several species of hummingbirds right around the cabin. Friendly, helpful hosts. Truly magical.

An amazing place to be one with nature, full of incredible views, trails, waterfall and with very attentive and friendly hosts.

Un lugar increíble para ser uno con la naturaleza, lleno de vistas increíbles, senderos, catarata y con hosts muy atentos y amables.

What a wonderful place! We really enjoyed our stay and were sad to leave after Just 2 days. the wooden House is very cozy, has a Lot of space, very big Windows with a fantastic View. we saw quetzals in the morning and in the evening. the Hosts helpes us with our luggage and gave us a Lot of information about the surroundings. they are very nice people and we would recommend everyone to stay Here!

Beautiful walks from the door, and birds right outside your window. What’s not to love? As others have said car access was difficult and we hiked the last 50m but it was worth it :-)

Property is to be totally disconnected from everything, very far and quiet, the owner and son are super attentive and friendly

La propiedad es para desconectarse totalmente de todo, muy alejado y tranquilo, la dueña y el hijo Super atentos y amables

Very nicely located cottage in all privacy and close to a private piece of jungle with very nice hiking trail to a waterfall. Sunny and warm during the day, cold at night but sufficient blankets provided in the cottage. Beautiful views from the house through the large windows. If you are looking for luxury, this is the place to be. The accommodation is very basic but just because of that also very charming. The host is very friendly and helped us bring the luggage upstairs with their 4x4 because that last bit to the cottage is a challenge. We had everything to cook for ourselves but only found a small pan. However, when we started to ask for a larger pan, we immediately got one together with the necessary oil and butter that we also did not have with us. No hot water to wash dishes, but a kettle so also solved that way😁. However, we often had to wash dishes as there was little crockery. Some more plates and a cutting board and some more bowls would have been nice, especially if you cook for yourself. Nonetheless blissful place!

Zeer mooi gelegen huisje in alle privacy en vlakbij een privé stukje jungle met zeer mooi wandelpad naar een waterval. Overdag zonnig en warm, 's nachts koud maar voldoende dekens voorzien in het huisje. Prachtig uitzicht vanaf het huis door de grote ramen. Als je luxe zoekt, dan moet je hier niet zijn. De accomodatie is zeer basic maar net daardoor ook zeer charmant. De host is zeer vriendelijk en hielp ons de bagage naar boven brengen met hun 4x4, want dat laatste stukje naar het huisje is een uitdaging. We hadden alles mee om zelf te koken maar vonden slechts een klein pannetje. Toen we om een grotere pan gingen vragen, kregen we er echter meteen een samen met de nodige olie en boter die we ook niet mee hadden. Geen warm water om af te wassen, wel een waterkoker dus op die manier ook opgelost 😁. We moesten wel vaak afwassen gezien er weinig servies was. Wat meer borden en een snijplank en wat meer kommetjes zouden fijn geweest zijn, vooral als je zelf kookt. Niettemin zalige plek!

awesome! place was beautiful, mountains, river, waterfall even fruit trees around the house with delicious fruits. Derchy and family went the extra mile for us, let check in later and check out a bit late, very nice for the kids that were enjoying a lot!

A great place especially if you love being in the middle of nature. Great views from the large windows, beautiful landscapes. Nice greenery around with humming birds visiting frequently. We were here in the mid July and it is true that you need warm clothes for the evenings. There is some draft through the cottage. Extra blankets were ready for us, which came handy. It is well situated for several trails to walk - you only need to drive a couple of kilometres to walk the trails from the Savegre hotel - everything will be explained at the reception. Anyway, the cabin is wonderful, clean and cosy with great surroundings. The host lives near and helps with everything. The only thing that surprised us was the fact that in cabin 3 is no wifi - we expected wifi as it was listed in the offer. Apparently, it works in other cabins that are situated lower downhill - so maybe just make some enquiry if wifi is essential for your planning as it was for us. We solved it by walking down the hill.

Beautiful house in a beautiful location. Well equipped. In the night it can get very cold - better early enough ask for an electric oven.

Schönes Haus an schöner Lage. Gut ausgestattet. In der Nacht kann es sehr kalt werden - besser früh genug nach einem Elektroofen fragen.

Very peaceful place with lots of things to do around, very clean and comfortable. Great!!

Sitio muy pacifico y con muchas cosas que hacer alrededor, muy limpio y comodo. Genial!!

If you are okay with no wifi, NO hot water, no heating, then look no further. The cabin is very clean, has a well equipped kitchen (bring oil), and warm blankets. the views of the mountains and watching the clouds rolling in just makes you feel lucky to exist. There were plenty of other birds, but no quetzals unfortunately during our trip (first week of April). I thought you can see them year round here but apparently it is not season and Anthony recommended a different spot where they nest, but no luck! The stove igniter malfunctioned in the middle of the night, and without wifi or cell service we could not communicate with the host. We did not want to drive or walk that steep drive way in the dark and had to wait until the morning for assistance. He was very helpful and gave us matches. If we come back to the area, will definitely stay here again - for longer duration too to explore and hike the waterfall (trailhead is literally 3 steps from the cabin)

Lovely place, full of hummingbirds. The house is very nice, and they showed us everything very kindly.

Precioso lugar, lleno de colibries. La casa es muy bonita, y ellos nos enseñaron todo con mucha amabilidad.

We were very well hosted a very good location to see the queztals!

Nous avons été très accueilli un très bon emplacement pour voir les queztals !

The place is just as described, I would just add that you will feel like in the jungle! No noise from cars, motorcycles, or even other locals. Perfect for disconnecting from the world.

El lugar es tal como se describe, solo añadiría que te vas a sentir como en la jungla! Sin ruido de carros, motos o incluso otros habitantes de la zona. Perfecto para desconectarse del mundo.

An incredible real property. The house is very nice and well equipped, although I recommend bringing hand towels, towel paper and cooking oil. It takes 4x4 to go up to the property but if they go in 4x2 there is parking downstairs, anthony was extremely friendly and pick us up to the house with our bags. The path to the waterfall is giant and beautiful, everything was very well kept with an incredible view of the San Gerardo mountains. 100% recommended

Una propiedad en verdad increible. La casa es muy linda y esta bien equipada aunque recomiendo llevar toallas de mano, papel toalla y aceite para cocinar. Se necesita 4x4 para subir hasta la propiedad pero si van en 4x2 hay parqueo abajo, anthony fue extremadamente amable y nos subio en pickup a la casa con nuestras maletas. El sendero hacia la cascada es gigante y hermoso, todo muy bien cuidado con una vista increible de las montañas de san gerardo. 100% recomendado

Thank you very much. The view of the place is breathtaking.

Muchas gracias. La vista del lugar es impresionante.

We spent one night as a family eager to return again, the super cute atmosphere and the host is very attentive, the environment is beautiful and inside the property there are several activities that can be done

Pasamos una noche en familia encantados con ganas de volver nuevamente, el ambiente súper lindo y la anfitriona muy atenta, el entorno es precioso y dentro de la propiedad hay varias actividades que se pueden hacer

Our stay was fine. The house is just as described. It's pretty basic which was okay for one night. There was not much water, it was very cold (but our host gave us more blankets) and there was no wifi. We didn't manage to go up the whole hill to the house by car although we had 4x4. The host should have warned us about this. Instead she told us to go up. Apart from this she was very kind and attentive.

Dirchy is the perfect Host! Casa Monge 2 was the perfect spot! Very comfortable, clean and inviting. The property, surroundings and scenery are breath taking and very peaceful. A birdwatcher's paradise. Thank you, Dirchy! We truly enjoyed our visit!!!

Peaceful, quite, off-the-grid. Dirchy’s place was the perfect little escape on our way back to San Jose from Uvita. Definitely come prepared with plenty of warm clothes, as the cabin does not have heat or hot water. Also come prepare to disconnect, the cabin does not offer Wi-Fi, so be sure to download anything you want to watch to your devices beforehand, or bring books, games, cards, etc. Overall did the job for a one night off-the-grid stay on our way back to the city. Amazing location in nature with so many trails and opportunities to spot in nature.

This house was amazing! Nice and secluded but not too far from the limited restaurants in the area. Plan to bring your own food and drinks for your stay. The hiking path behind it leads to a nice waterfall and we got to see Quetzal right down the hill. House was super clean with a hot shower and plenty of blankets to keep warm at night (no heat). Extremely friendly host, thanks for sharing your piece of paradise!

Such a beautiful and wonderful stay. Dirchy was the most professional yet relaxed Airbnb host I have met. Will 100% be coming back.

Great place. We saw 4 quetzals. This is a location where local guides and hotels bring their guests to look at the quetzals. I'd say between 30-45 people came in the morning. The guides being there does make it easier to know where to look. Beautiful view of the stars at night. The waterfall trail is pretty. It's quite steep and narrow so be sure you're up for it. The rooming situation is as follows: There are 2 bedrooms with accordion doors to give them privacy and they have shades on the windows. The 1st bedroom has a double bed, the other has a single bed. The 3rd bedroom is the living room, that's where the other double bed is located. It does not have a door, so privacy is limited. We were 2 couples so 1 got the bedroom with the door and the other got the living room. You don't have to walk through the living room to get to other parts of the house though so it was fine for us. And there is a TV. Great place to explore San Gerardo from!

Dirchy is a very good host and she pointed out the spot for watching quetzales and we saw some next morning!

So glad we stayed here! The property at Casa Monge was absolutely beautiful, we only stayed one night on our way south but we saw quetzals in the evening and morning right outside our cabin. The cabin was gorgeous and just like the photos and the hosts were super helpful and friendly. The view from the cabin and all over the property is unreal. Definitely recommend staying here!

Dirchy sent a link to a map directly to the door - we would not have found it without it! Diechy was quick to respind to text. Remote and much cooler temperature than we expected, but Dirchy warned us and had plenty of cuddly blankets for our use. Great amenities, great challenging hiking at front door.  Overall great stay!

We couldnt stay at this place due to a mistake with other guests (our cabin was given to someone else) ... very disappointing. They did resolve on locating us on a tiny cabin within the property. Appreciated they came up with a solution as we did plan on arriving late to the place. The place we stayed wasnt similar to what we had booked (downer) but they were able to still accommodate us. The hosts are kind and the place was very clean.

Remote location with amazing nature and scenery! You may need a 4wd to park near the house but ...  we had the chance to observe Quetzals taking their breakfast, jsut a few meters down the house. A fantastic experience!

The cabin is nice and big, as writen. We saw some Quatzel birds as prommised :) Two things that were a bit hard are the cold, and the fact that there is no wifi and no rece[ation in the cabin, and no way to contact the owners without walking all the way down to the recepation.

We had a wonderful stay! The house is situated in a beautiful place with windows facing the forest and mountains. The kitchen has everything needed.

A very nice place, far from the city. The cabin is simple but with all amenities, the host was super helpful at all times. There is a lot of privacy, an unparalleled view of the mountains, trails that overlook the waterfall, Quetzales viewing. Truly a place I recommend 1000%, it's well worth it, everything is beautiful and a place to disconnect. We'll be back!!

Un lugar lindísimo, alejado de la ciudad. La cabaña es sencilla pero con todas las comodidades, la anfitriona super atenta en todo momento. Hay mucha privacidad, una vista inigualable a las montañas, senderos que dan a la catarata, avistamiento de Quetzales. Verdaderamente es un lugar que recomiendo 1000%, vale mucho la pena, todo es hermoso y un lugar para desconectarse. Volveremos!!

The place is a dream! Excellent attention from the host. The place is very clean!

El lugar es un sueño! Excelente atención del anfitrión. El lugar muy limpio!

The cabin is comfortable and has a beautiful view. The kitchen is well equipped. The trails on the river are gorgeous.

La cabaña es cómoda y tiene una vista preciosa. La cocina esta bien equipada. Los senderos por el rio son preciosos.

Great views! Hike to the waterfalls behind the cabin- so worth it!

The house was rustic but clean, the kitchen fully operational. Unfortunately, when we arrived in the late afternoon, there was not even a radiant heater at a temperature of about 13 degrees. Water to shower was also cold. Upon request, we got 2 radiant heaters on the next day, in the evening itself no one was available. There is no cell network

Das Haus war rustikal aber sauber, die Küche voll einsatzfähig. Leider gab es bei unserer Ankunft am Spätnachmittags nicht einmal einen Heizstrahler, bei einer Temperatur von etwa 13 Grad. Wasser zum Duschen war auch kalt. Auf Nachfrage haben wir am nächsten Tag 2 Heizstrahler bekommen, am Abend selbst war keiner erreichbar. Es gibt dort kein Handynetz.

We stayed at cabin #2, up at the very top of the hill. The cabin was perfect: great views, well stocked kitchen, cozy and comfortable beds. The road up to the cabin is very steep and even our 4WD rental couldn't make it, but Dirchy helped arrange helpers to transport our luggage up the hill and return down the hill in the morning. Dona Marlen's place across the road made a delicious trout casado for our dinner. A great stay!

The listing is located in a beautiful location, with great views of the mountain. There are 3 bedrooms, so it was perfect for our family of four (2 adults and 2 teens). The kitchen is well equipped. Note that there are no heating, you really need to bring very warm clothes. At night it was 8 degrees.  And if you come for hiking, the accessible trails of the listing are not necessarily in good condition when there was a lot of rain recently. We had to go hiking in the slopes of the Savegre hotel (10 minutes by car, $10 per person). Parking next to the house is really difficult to access, so it's best to park below and show the luggage on foot.

Le logement est situé dans un lieu magnifique, avec une vue superbe sur la montage. Il y a 3 chambres, donc c'était parfait pour notre famille de quatre (2 adultes et 2 adolescents). La cuisine est bien équipée. Notez qu'il n'y a pas de chauffage, il faut vraiment apporter des vêtements très chauds. La nuit, il faisait 8 degrés.  Et si vous venez pour faire de la randonnée, les pistes accessibles du logement ne sont pas nécessairement en bon état quand il y a eu beaucoup de pluie récemment. Nous avons dû aller faire de la randonnées dans les pistes de l'hôtel Savegre (10 minutes de voiture, 10$ US par personne). Le stationnement à côté de la maison est vraiment difficile d'accès, alors vaut mieux stationner plus bas et montrer les bagages à pied.

this place is beautiful. be prepared for the outdoors if you actually stay here for hiking. we came unprepared haha. but everything is amazing. waterfalls, trails. cooking was harder than we anticipated because the water is cold and we cooked greasy food but they helped us with cleaning. I would come back here 100%.

Beautiful place, great views, enjoyed our time. Like everyone says probably should have a 4 x 4 to get up the hill because it is so steep, but it’s really not that far from the flat area to walk up plus Dirchy is willing to help you get your things up if you need.

Great communincation, help and a beautiful location.

We loved the place ... clean, comfortable, exceptional location... my wife and I can't wait to return ...

Nos encantó el lugar .. limpio cómodo  úbicacion excepcional... mi esposa y yo quedamos deseando regresar ...

The place is cute. Around it are waterfalls, trails, and pools that make it very special. The attention was great. Finally, we managed to observe a quetzal, a simply spectacular bird.

El alojamiento es lindísimo. Alrededor de él hay cascadas, senderos y pozas que lo hacen muy especial. La atención fue buenísima. Por último, logramos observar un quetzal, un ave simplemente espectacular.

Great place, would stay again! Definitely require a 4x4 to get there but the host was kind enough to give us a lift. Cabin is rustic with all basic necessities included.

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