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Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center

Vacation home in Monteverde with kitchen and patio

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Dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71163 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center

All proceeds from Casa La Paz fund the animal welfare, environmental and social welfare programs at the Sustainability Center. Caza La Paz is a quiet, peaceful paradise nestled in the forested mountains of Monteverde and is perfect for families or groups of friends. Just minutes from Santa Elena and the Monteverde reserves, this cabin is the perfect home base for all of your ecotourism adventures in the cloud forest! Enjoy exploring the private forest trails throughout our 2.5 hectare/6 acre property, and relax with stunning views of the forest and Gulf of Nicoya from nearly every part of the house.

Casa La Paz (formerly Casa Inspiracion) is a newly renovated, one-story cabin nestled in a lush forest paradise in Monteverde, and is the perfect rustic home. Through the large picture windows running almost the entire length of the house, watch the ever-changing view over the forested mountains of Monteverde and enjoy colorful sunsets from the comfort of the couch or outside in our handcrafted porch swing. We provide you with free organic coffee from our farm in Monteverde for the first morning of your stay for you to settle in and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the surrounding forest.

Casa La Paz features a large whirlpool bathtub for two, plus a bathroom with a large shower. Both the bath and shower have hot water. With a cozy private master bedroom and charming bunkroom, in addition to a large pull out futon, the cabin easily sleeps up to 7 people. Enjoy playing a game or reading from our library collection of children and adult books, Costa Rican guidebooks, and books about local flora and fauna. You’ll enjoy the view while cooking in our fully-equipped kitchen, and the whole family will love sitting down for a meal at our custom-crafted dining table. Of if you’d rather relax, you can enjoy traditional Costa Rican meals cooked by our neighbors from the local community and delivered to you.

Enjoy bird watching while you eat breakfast on the front porch, and later enjoy a sunset coffee or glass of wine from the back porch, which is ready for relaxation with a hammock and hand-crafted porch swing. Sit down at the desk to write a story in our guestbook or look up activities in Monteverde with free Wifi. With over 2.5 hectares/6 acres of private forest to explore via our trails, you will have a great time exploring the famous cloud forests of Monteverde and seeing various plants and animals (including parrots, toucans, and monkeys). Casa La Paz truly is a peaceful place.

You can enjoy the entire house, private covered parking space, and the private 2.5 hectare/6 acre lush forest property that surrounds Casa La Paz. There is a private gated entrance down to Casa La Paz. PLEASE NOTE that our driveway is steep and requires a 4x4 vehicle to navigate to the covered parking space next to the house. If you do not have a 4x4 vehicle, you can park above the driveway in our private parking (we will provide you with more specific information). We are happy to say we now have steps leading to the house from the carport.

We provide guests with the option of ordering homemade meals that are delivered straight to your doorstep! Please arrange with us ahead of time if you would like meals (breakfasts, lunches, and/or dinners) prepared throughout your stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,163 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Inspiracion-all Proceeds Support Sustainability Demo Center

About the neighborhood

Map
Monteverde, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Vista al Golfo - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Rancho de Lelo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Vista al Golfo and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mundo de los Insectos and Jardín de Orquídeas. Monteverde Orchid Garden and Ficus La Raiz are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Casa La Paz: Peaceful Paradise– proceeds support Sustainability Center Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very rustic, very awesome!

This secluded, well-supplied cabin was such a special way to experience the cloud forest. The monkeys literally cruised by right outside the window!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ and Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa La Paz - Perfecto!

Our family of 5 stayed at Casa La Paz for two nights during our tour of Costa Rica and we loved it! It was spacious. The view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alysa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Sunsets

The rustic experience was not short of breathtaking views of the sunsets! The bathtub was a nice touch and the beds were way more comfortable then expected. It has all cookware we needed and the trails around the property were fun to explore. Super close to Mt Verde made it easily accessible for our cloud Forest adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in the jungle!

We loved exploring the property at night with our headlamps. ENDLESS critters to see.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solidad

Greeted by sweet neighboring dogs that checked on my entry and salida. Quiet only for sounds of nature. Comfy cabin! Enjoyed exploring the are- night hike did not disappoint. Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doctor

Just what the doctor ordered! Peaceful, beautiful, felt part of the greater community. Host connected us with local guide and home cooked meals. The home away from home. Thank you for sharing home and community.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful jungle retreat

We absolutely loved it here. Beautiful view in a tucked away jungle setting. It's a bit rustic but thats part of the charm in my opinion. I would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the clouds

The cabin was the perfect getaway from the heat in the south. My son and I loved the privacy and so did our dog! Slept like babies!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Remote Cabin in the Jungle

The cabin was great! I was very clean and very cozy, the views however, are not quite as they’re pictured due to the growth of the vegetation but they are still great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Georgeous rustic location

Unique experience, off the beaten path, great views, nature, really relaxing. The hosts are great at communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Iiii

Nice place very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G., Signal Mountain

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing get away

This place is the best for getting away. Unplug and relax and just enjoy what is there around you. Distance to santa elena and monteverde is not bad at all and easily drivable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Martin D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Peace house

Right on the edge of forest… with howlers and a toucan. A bit rough or rustic, but fun. Very quiet and fairly close to Monteverde.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kids loved it, worked well for family dog

The decsription really appealed even the idiosyncrocies. Did not disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

korien o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet hideaway

Casa la Paz is a quiet and rustic hideaway. Don't expect luxury, but do expect lots of birds, hidden trails and a great location. It has a steep driveway, you'll need a 4x4 to reach the house. It's about 15-20 min drive from the centre of Santa Elena and the entrance to most bosque nobuso Monteverde activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable place

We loved our stay in this cozy cabin. The location was stunning although I would not recommend for someone with mobility issues as the walk up/down is steep but there are stairs. The place is rustic and there were some bugs, after all it is literally in the jungle. I thought it was charming. It is the rainy season so the trees grow quickly and thus the view was obstructed. The property manager was very attentive and answered all of our questions. Would stay here again, no doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Marilyn Z.

Charming home- very steep

Veronica was lovely but in addition to the steep roadway (for which you need a 4x4) the walk into the house is also quite steep. We also had difficulty with a ferocious dog that chased my husband. We stay3d only one of the three nights paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Stay, Amazing Location

Our stay was better than we could have imagined. The cottage is roomy and comfortable with everything you need – we were able to cook meals, but the town is also close enough to get supplies and go out for dinner too. The owners provided the most amazing coffee beans so you could make a perfect cup before heading out for the day. The cottage has unbelievable views and we could even see the bay right from the front window. We did a lot of bird and wildlife watching right on the property, and saw birds, a sloth and even a fox. The porch even has a porch swing with a view!! The location is great for heading to the cloud forest for hiking and bird-watching and the owners had great recommendations for guides and activities. We had a rental 4x4 so it was very easy to get around to see the sights. The owners also have a Sustainability Center down the valley and it was a great stop both coming and going. The Sustainably Center is in a beautiful area and the owners were so welcoming and knowledgeable. They run a small market on Saturdays and it was one of the highlights of our trip – fresh local food, vegetables and fruit. The cottage and owners were wonderful and we cannot wait to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Rustic Retreat with gorgeous views

My family of five wanted to visit MonteVerde, but prefer having more room to spread out, and places with more personality than hotel rooms. We stayed at the Casa Inspiracion house for two nights, and really enjoyed the stay. We ordered a homegrown, "Casita" meal from the neighbor (with a Flan dessert to die for), and had enough food for a couple more meals. As the only lit dwelling on a mountain jungle hillside, it will attract moths, butterflies and spiders, and a few may sneak past the screens. Our biggest issue was as Americans we didn't recognize the Costa Rican coffee maker. Perhaps the biggest joy was correspondence with the proprietor, Veronica. We received a tour of the Sustainability center, and really felt like visiting family. As of 6/16 the road to MonteVerde still has long unpaved sections to discourage tourists, though not Turismo vans, and takes about 20-25 minutes to reach the National Park Entrance from the house.

6/10 Okay

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Rugged Cabin

This wasn't really what I expected.. I am able to rough it but this was quite rugged. Firstly it was extremely difficult for my spouse and I to find as the pinned location sent to us wasn't accurate. The road leading down wasn't actually very difficult our normal non 4x4 vehicle did just fine. The cabin is in a very dark area of the woods which gave it kind of an eerie feeling as the winds were also so strong. There was no view at all from the swing as it is obscured by the trees in front of it. The view is beautiful if you stand in the exact right spot in the kitchen. The hot water for the tub didn't work and I was definitely looking forward to that. The beds were quite uncomfortable with very hard pillows. For the price, this really wasn't worth it to me and we stayed elsewhere our second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Orly F.

Nice place in Monteverde

We stayed in Casa Inspiracion for three nights this past Dec. I have mixed feelings of this home. Veronica and Giselle were so sweet and so accommodating. The place was nice and quiet. We were able to visit Giselle's farm the neighbor) which was a nice bonus. The issues that we had with the location is that it was a bit further than we expected from town. In a previous review someone mentioned that they walked to Santa Elena...which would have taken long time. I guess it wouldn't be an issue if you have your own care, but we had to constantly call taxis (which was fairly easy), but we really had to plan our day so that we would keep going back and fourth to town. The house had many spiders and trancillas which we weren't prepared for. The hot water didn't work and Veronica was very accommodating and as soon as we mentioned this to her (the second day of our trip since we arrived at night) she sent someone to fix it, but it still didn't work as we would have accepted. The biggest issue that we had was the big hill that lead to the house. Since we didn't have a car, the taxi's waiting for us on the top of the hill. On our last day we had a car pick us up at 6 am (we had tour) and my husband had to carry all our luggage up a steep hill will the luggage on his head. You really do need a 4 wheeler to use their driveway. I would recommend this place if you are adventurous and have your own care. Otherwise I would pass (even though the owner is lovely).

6/10 Okay

Nadine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Entsprach nicht ganz den Bildern

Die Hütte war sehr zugewachsen und war ziemlich dunkel. Der Ausblick von der Terasse war zugewachsen. Am meisten gestört haben uns Tücher an der Decke mit Flecken direkt über dem Bett. Wir sind dann in das andere Haus umgezogen.Das Geschirr und Töpfe sollten mal ausgetauscht werden
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tres bien

Tres rustique
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful stay !

Casa La Paz is a very serene and peaceful gateaway, we loved it! It was great for relaxing , we especially loved the rainy nights and the early mornings with the sounds of the birds! The neighboring dogs were a lovely addition to our experience - they welcomed us and made us feel at home :))
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room with a view

Clean, rather spartan accomodations, but certainly worth the price. The caretaker is a great cook, we highly suggest having her provide breakfast ($6, roughly). It was extremely windy when we were there (Feb), and unexpectedly cool at night. The house is only 10 minutes from a nice town with good restaurants. We enjoyed our time here and would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022