Farmstay holiday rentals in San Carlos

If you are like me, always looking for views and sunsets don’t think twice! This comfortable little mountain home has by far the best views we have found so far in Monteverde. We usually head out at sunset time looking for a good spot but this stay we spent every evening watching the spectacular and ever changing panorama from our own front porch. Super comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Would like to add Waze will get you to the lower gate (search Casa del sol, Unnamed road). Just continue on the unpaved road and you will get there! Village is called Altos de Cebadilla.

An absolutely perfect way to experience the magic of the Costa Rican rain forest! Very lovely little cabin with all the basic needs for a great stay. We sat on the patio by the refreshing pool & watched a Toucan fly by & land in a tree. There are many lovely sounding birds all around & they gently awake you every morning. So many native plants and flowers surrounding the place. The two hammocks are so relaxing to swing in. Host was very responsive, within 15 minutes. Be sure to check out the Chico‘s restaurant which is just 800 m of the road. Cocktails and delicious food while you are surrounded by the rainforest.

We stayed at David's place as a couple. It is a very private grounds with two separate houses. A car should definitely be available. The view through the glass facade or even from the balcony to the volcano is fascinating. The balcony is very inviting to enjoy a cool drink or make yoga - great backdrop! There are also restaurants in the area, where I would recommend driving to La Fortuna (about 20-30m in travel time). The communication with David was impeccable, quick and friendly. Possible activities for active people in an environment of about 60 km: Hanging Bridges, Cavernas de Venado, Rio Celeste, Mirador El Silencio.

Jeannine was a terrific host. Volcano Villa was a great home base for all of our activities in the area. The accommodations suited our family and we felt very welcome.

BOOK THIS BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES. I’ve had the privilege of staying at 100+ Airbnb’s (and VRBO’s) over the past 20 years. Beth and Manolo were the kindest and most welcoming hosts I’ve ever had. From the first time we reached out to book all the way through checkout, they took pleasure in sharing their place and offering suggestions to make our stay perfect. First, the place: way better than photos. Better view, better accommodations, better everything. Second, the location: perfect. Far enough away from other people to feel the Pura Vida life, yet close (walkable with a sense of adventure) to Santa Elena, restaurants, and a grocery. And third: you simply can’t have better hosts. Beth kindly (not a hint of pushing) suggested we should book 3 nights instead of two. SO glad we did. If you’re considering 2 nights, book 3. If you’re considering booking 3 nights, book 4. It’s a trek to get there from other CR highlights, but I only have 1 gripe — I wish we’d stayed here even longer.

Amazing views, and so peaceful for being so close to downtown. 15/10 would recommend, and will definitely come back in the future. So well maintained. A great place to be if your looking to reset, and David was an amazing host ensuring we had everything we needed.

This was just an absolutely wonderful stay. The whole staff was absolutely amazing - it felt like we were in our own paradise in Costa Rica! The kids had so much fun in the pool, we did yoga and massages on the beautiful yoga deck, Joaquin gave us a wonderful tour of the gardens, Yadi made us amazing food - we would definitely stay here again! Thank you so much!

Beautiful property! My family loved our stay here. Listening to the forest & watching the birds from the back porch was a bonus. I'd definitely stay here again. We loved how peaceful it felt.

We spent 5 nights at Maria’s and can’t say enough positive things. The cabin is clean & perfect for 2. The deck was relaxing and the back yard provided great pictures of monkeys, lizards, & Toucans!! Maria’s hospitality & amazing cooking was the best part. We felt like a part of the family & well taken care of. I felt secluded yet safe. I would definitely return to her farm. Side note, this is a farm so you will hear cows & roosters but that never bothered us.

Recommended 100%! Everything was absolutely perfect from the moment we arrived. The property exceeded our expectations in every way - impeccable cleanliness, excellent amenities and a spectacular location. What impressed us the most was the incredible view from the mountain inside the property. You have to walk to the top! The view from there is even more beautiful and the walk is totally worth it. It's an experience you can't miss. I also highly recommend the horseback tour - it was excellent and a wonderful way to explore the surroundings. The hosts were very attentive and helped us organize everything without any problems. We will definitely return and we are already recommending this place to all our friends and family. An unforgettable experience!

Very! Relaxing Outstanding service I look forward to returning soon

This place was absolutely perfect for what we needed for our family of 4. Our boys are teenagers and were fine sleeping in the room separate from the house. Everything was as expected and communication was great. Views were gorgeous as described. One of our most favorite stays in Costa Rica.

Such a beautiful place in beautiful surroundings. Gilberto and Gretten are wonderful people. Thank you for teaching me how to milk a cow! Book this place!

We really enjoyed our time in Monteverde. The location is exactly as pictured. The view of the mountains is incredible! And it is a very peaceful location, but only 15 minutes into town. Yamileth was helpful and met us when we arrived to ensure we knew which drive and how to locate the parking. I would recommend this location to anyone considering the Monteverde area.

This house is the perfect spot while exploring La Fortuna. It’s so close to all the restaurants and excursions. We ended up stopping at the house between all of our activities because it was so close and easy to access. The house is way nicer than the pictures look and very clean! The pool was very refreshing and the views of the volcano were amazing!! I would highly recommend this house to anyone visiting the area!

We’ve stayed at some cool places over the years, but Casa Del Mono is one of my all-time favorites. It’s a perfect little getaway for anyone who wants to be close to nature but with all the comforts of home. It’s a very private property sitting way up the side of a mountain with a beautiful courtyard and hiking trails right out the front door. You simply cannot beat the view, and waking up to a chorus of birds like toucans, oropendolas, and tanagers was incredible (bring your binoculars)! The house itself is beautiful and well-equipped with everything you need. The kitchen is fully stocked, the bed is comfortable, and the shower/tub are gorgeous. It was everything we were hoping for in a Costa Rican stay, and I hope we get to visit again soon!

Amazing place to stay with friends or family and close to La Fortuna downtown and the El Salto rope swing. Great backyard with grill and pool that is covered from the rain.

This is a farm stay in a lovely, well-equipped large 4 bedroom house. The early morning work trucks woke us up, followed by the howler monkeys around 5:30 am every day. The neighbors in the close-knit community are either family or friends. They were quite helpful to us, especially Chofo, the gardener. The small, nearby town, Venecia has everything you could possibly need. Our favorite restaurants were Las Machas out of Río Cuarto and El Picador Smokehouse on the way to Aguas Zarcas. We visited 3 National Parks: Arenal, Juan Castro Blanco, and Braulio Carrillo. Don’t miss the blue pools at Río Agrio Falls and Cascada Pozo Azul. They are less expensive than others in the area and wonderful places to visit. The house (kitchen) is well-stocked, but, more importantly, Isabel is probably the best hostess we have ever had in 15 years on Airbnb. We felt accepted and totally welcomed.

This is a very nice, secure, spacious, family home in a local Costa Rican town. All the locals are extremely friendly, and the surrounding nature was breathtaking. We woke up every morning to see a beautiful white horse in the backyard, hummingbirds galore, and there was even a sloth family that lived in the trees above the playground down the street. Andrea is a fabulous host, who really cares about your stay, and checks in daily. We did a pineapple tour, visited the butterfly gardens, relaxed in thermal springs, and of course saw the volcano Arenal. There is so much to do nearby. We would rebook this place in a heartbeat! Highly recommend.

This is a mountain top oasis. We loved the view of the Arenal volcano from the infinity pool. The place was the perfect size for our two families. There was plenty of room for everyone. Mario was very attentive to our needs. We even got the opportunity to milk a cow and visit the farm. If you visit La Fortuna, you should consider staying here, you are close to town but still in the country.

Oscar’s place is even better than in the photos. Spotlessly clean with very comfortable beds and linens. The setting is charming and secluded yet just a short drive to amenities and activities. We also enjoyed the walking trails surrounding the property. I very highly recommend staying here.

Our family came for the first time to Costa Rica and we are super thankful for the hospitality that Mauricio and his family had towards us. Every afternoon his mother came by and drop us some hand made bread. Her dad was always super friendly with our kids and provide us with the opportunity to feed the animals and shared some fresh eggs. Hospitality from this host has been nothing but exceptional!! Hope to see you again !

Alba's cabin is great and set in a property with an exceptional garden. For our first time in Costa Rica, we loved the host, place and obviously the area. We look forward to coming back on a future trip. Recommended without a second thought. Special mention to Alba who is really adorable. Once again, thank you for everything.

This place is amazing. we saw the howler monkeys in the trees above, humming birds, and blue jean frogs, brown frogs. cute poison dart frog, turkey vulture, red necked goan bird and one very large spider. No real issues with bugs. the open plan nature of the communal area does mean some cicada and grass hoppers can come in, as well as small geckos and beetles. The pool is amazing. The stream out back attracts the birds and does some provide natural white noise. Next door has some friendly dogs and a small goat that visited. Finca de Educativa, chocolate tour is just next door and has a great buffet sometimes available. The river essence spa is close by and provides very good value massage. It is a short and easy drive into town for the supermakets and Friday farmer's market The communal area is huge and could easily accommodate many more than our small group. The host is very responsive and the onsite maintenance guy sorted out any small issues quickly.