Breakfast With Toucans And Monkeys

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Breakfast available

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

San Miguel, Alajuela

Laguna Río Cuarto12 min drive
La Paz Waterfall Gardens25 min drive
Poás Volcano National Park60 min drive
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Confortable place for a small group or large family. Situated between Volcan Poas and Braulio Carrillo National Park, just 40 miles north of San Jose and 20 miles before La Selva Biological Station, this elegant home is ideally located as a base camp for your Costa Rican birding tours. Our modern Eco friendly forest home is super clean, spacious and it comes equipped with washer and dryer. Located in a friendly small town.

If you are interested in seclusion, relaxation, and natural beauty, then this spacious, unique house is for you!

Come see where the comforts of a home meet unspoiled nature.

From venturing out and being one with nature, to letting nature come to you while relaxing on the wraparound patio, this place has it all for the eco enthusiast.

We hope you don't mind visitors; Toucans, monkeys, and dozens of species of birds stop by here to enjoy this paradise.

2 night minimum

*We can arrange, with our local neighbors, home cooked meals, local tours and relaxing professional massages at affordable prices.
If you need help coordinating a taxi pick up from the SJO airport budget $90 each way. Local cab service from the house to San Miguel cost $3. . Local activities in the area are affordable and fun. From San Miguel you can go via public bus or taxi. The area is great for activities such as river rafting, coffee tour, hiking and bird watching.

Property manager

Owner / Property Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Not allow on the furniture or beds

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Mi casa es su casa. Treat others the way you want to be treated to avoid property insurance or deposits

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Miguel

Located in Sarapiquí, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Poás Volcano National Park and Costa Rica Nature Pavilion reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Corso Lechería and Colinas del Poas. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

San Miguel, Alajuela

What's nearby

Laguna Río Cuarto - 12 min drive
Laguna del Hule - 13 min drive
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 25 min drive
Poas Volcano - 59 min drive
Poás Volcano National Park - 60 min drive

Getting around

San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bar y Restaurante El Río - ‬18 min drive
‪Carniceria Maroto - ‬11 min drive
‪Mi Cafecito Coffee Tour - ‬8 min drive
‪Muerta hambre Beto's - ‬7 min drive
‪Soda Donde Pity - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breakfast With Toucans And Monkeys pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breakfast With Toucans And Monkeys?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breakfast With Toucans And Monkeys?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breakfast With Toucans And Monkeys located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Laguna del Hule, Laguna Río Cuarto and Costa Rica Nature Pavilion. Juan Castro Blanco National Park is 11 mi (17.8 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Patricia (Trish) H.

27 June 2024

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

A wonderful, unique place to stay

We absolutely loved this house, grounds, and location. The owner has thought of all the little things that make a house feel like a home. The huge outdoor porches with comfortable tables and chairs while looking at the Poas Volcano in the distance is a dream come true. Howler monkeys talked to us every day and the bird life surrounded the entire area. We really did wake to Toucans and Monkeys. If you want a place to stay that you’ll always want to come back to then this is it. Owner Gloria goes above all expectations to make this both comfortable and unique. Wish we could give it 10 stars.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

19 Mar 2024

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

Wildlife Haven!!

Such a perfect, clean, and private location that suited our family's needs. We walked the trail to the river several times during the day and night to observe the wildlife and photographed so many birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. We could have spent the entire week here!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lionel b., Lyon

17 Aug 2023

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

Fabuleuse maison dans la nature

Propriétaire très disponible et réactive. Propose de nombreuses activites et répond à nos attentes. Possibilité de se faire préparer les repas. Vaste maison très agréable. Très fleurie .Point de départ pour de nombreuses excursions ( volcan Poas, rafting, cascade del Toro...)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

2 Mar 2023

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

Awesome!!!!!

The best place we have ever stayed! Everything you need and more!. Relaxing, hiking trails, rivers, monkeys, toucans, and many more beautiful birds to watch. The property is absolutely stunning. The home was exactly as stated and more. The pictures can not do it justice. Gloria, the host, was equally awesome. She goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is great. We have stayed in a lot of VRBO properties and this was the best experience and communication ever! The meals prepared for us were a real treat. Already planning our next trip there. Would not stay anyway else in Costa Rica!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis G., Sutton, Canada

14 Feb 2023

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

Beauty of nature

The nature that surrounds this property is breathtaking. Not only are the toucans there, but a host of birds are vying for your attention. Gloria will answer all your questions and offer you all the suggestions to enjoy the neighborhood to the fullest. Off the beaten track for those looking for nature and authenticity.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

5 Feb 2023

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

Genuine Costa Rican Hospitality

We enjoyed our stay at Gloria’s house. Bright, airy, private and spacious. Plenty of room to gather or have privacy both indoors and out. We had two couples, could definitely accommodate more. Gloria and ger neighbor were so helpful and accommodating. Yadi’s breakfasts and dinners were delicious snd so affordable. We highly reccommendz

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

4 Feb 2023

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

Another day in Paradise

Our stay exceeded our expectations and was the best part of our trip to Costa Rica. Our hostess, Gloria, was amazing. She communicated in a prompt and caring manner to any questions. We were greeted by the wonderful neighbors upon arrival. Warm empanadas when we arrived, breakfast prepared at our house the next morning and dinner with amazing neighbors. I truly felt like I had landed in Heaven. We will return and absolutely appreciate the opportunity to experience a piece of Heaven on earth! Do not miss an opportunity to enjoy this fabulous property.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniele B.

21 Dec 2022

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

La casa de Gloria

This is a beautiful house surrounded by tropical vegetation with a lot of different patios and terrace. We saw two toucans feasting in the banana trees! Muchas gracias Gloria! We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

13 Nov 2022

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

Perfect

This house was everything we hoped for, it’s location was perfect and was outstanding. It had everything we needed, not only inside and outside. The host was extremely available and helpful for any questions that we had, looking forward to coming back!! Ken and Regina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

27 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Our children loved the unique character of the home. The view surrounding the home is amazing. There is a fun trail leading down to a river, beautiful garden with tasty fruit and we saw toucans. The host was very sweet and helpful. What a great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Toronto, Canada

11 Mar 2022

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

Incredible experience

We had an amazing time here. The house has everything you could need - we were here for a month, so I do mean everything - and the property owner, Gloria, was promptly responsive to all our questions, and proactive in suggesting things to do and places to go. There are lots of great things to do in this past of Costa Rica, but the best part of the experience was the birds and animals right at the house. An unbelievable variety of birds - you really do have breakfast with toucans - and we heard howler monkeys every day, and saw howlers, capuchin monkeys and coatis. It was just incredible. It exceeded our expectations in every way.

Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L., California

14 July 2021

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Excellent!

This property is very beautiful! It is one of the larger homes in the area with gorgeous landscaping and all of the comforts of home. The house is well stocked and supplied with many amenities to cook, clean, shower, relax, whatever you need to enjoy your stay. It was very clean and well taken care of. We enjoyed all of the nature and animal sounds as well as the fresh flowers and fruit from the gardens. There is a beautiful deck to enjoy the views which was just recently built. Gloria is a fantastic host, very kind and communication was easy and prompt. We met the locals and enjoyed an authentic dinner cooked by a local chef right at the house while we relaxed. Very nice place and an amazing experience for our kids 14 and 10. Can’t wait to return again someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin I., Costa Rica

15 Apr 2021

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

Absolutely amazing... Exceeded expectations

Exceeded my expectations since I have lived in the area previously. I would stay again and again and again. I actually didn't want to go. Gloria was super attentive and responsive and sent people to help almost immediately with very minor matters. Like one of the doors being tricky to open and the electrical storm taking the internet signal out briefly. (Just needed a reset). Area is very remote and isolated, However this is what we wanted and were expecting. Local stores require a long up hill hike and offer limited inventory, you"ll need a ride. There is a swimming hole nearby (car or long walk there). The neighbors are great. Super Pura Vida y tranquilo. The television wasn't connected to anything and I don't think it was a smart tv but we didn't make much effort to connect. Thank you Gloria!

Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 July 2020

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

lugar de ensueño

Un maravilloso lugar ,todo increíble el trato de los encargados maravilloso, estoy muy agradecido y de ser posible lo seguiré visitando

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

23 Mar 2020

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Absolutely full of charm!

Our four nights in Gloria's home were sublime. The moment we entered the gate, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells, we were awestruck. Stunningly beautiful property! Within minutes of being there you become so entirely comfortable. It literally felt as if we could've been staying in our own Costa Rican vacation home, complete with all the cookware, dishware and utensils you could need. There are plenty of grocery options in the town of San Miguel, between the mini-supers, produce stands and the carniceria (butcher shop). The home oozes leisure. Perfectly quirky and artistic, from the saloon-style bathroom doors to a stone wall in the living room that "rains". Gloria could not have been more accommodating. Accurate directions/instructions, text responses within five minutes, and even warm empanadas awaiting our arrival. It was the perfect location for day trips to Del Toro waterfall and Arenal. It was everything we hoped it would be and more and extremely difficult to leave. Thank you so much, Gloria!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

elane l., ipswich ma

25 Feb 2020

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

Toucan House= paradise

I can't say enough about how beautiful this paradise is. The house is so remarkable, with lots of glorious outdoor space. The aesthetic is so unusual and creative and welcoming. The jungle is right at your door: we saw so much wildlife. The minute we left, all we could think about was this beautiful house. We would love to stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Donna B.

4 Feb 2020

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

Beautiful property

The property is very pretty with a lot of different vegetation. We saw several different types of birds and hummingbirds. The outside sitting space is spacious. We would have liked more time here. The inside is very eclectic-we loved it! The host was very accessible and her directions were very easy to understand. Thanks, Gloria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robbin B.

23 Jan 2020

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

Quiet casita for large family--perfectly imperfect

So nice!! We arrived at night which was difficult. But found it! Quite a property. Large with a short loop trail in the lower foresty hill. Kitchen was stocked and sufficient. Games and books abundant. Showers were great. We came for three days in the middle of our 2 weeks to recoup. A perfect choice. Four kids played in the very resilient home with 1 multi-bed room and a Master + a loft that we outfitted with blankets and pillows for some children. Beautiful patio dining. The property is perfectly imperfect. so nice and a little rough. We locked up each night, closing the and locking the large sliding doors which took a small effort. the hammocks were a welcome retreat where each of us read for hours. Outside the kids were free to explore (with shoes). Average bugs, an ant here or there. The little fiber mites were abundant in some places but those are really no concern and you just rinse them away and wipe down the cookware before cooking. Lots of empty closet space! Easy texting communication with host which was super helpful the first night. What would I fix? I love house books--tips about how much we need to lock up at nighttime. secret light switches, groceries or restaurants in the area. How to run the faucet. I prefer not to bug the host with that kind of thing and pull from a house book if possible--but she was GREAT for us. Also, we were already in the forest when our second payment came due and I just saw it a month later with a reminder. Not a single complaint about that. So sorry--that's totally embarrassing for me. We would come back in a heartbeat!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin G., Quebec, Canada

7 Jan 2020

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Only 2 days at Gloria casa

A superb villa. The photos doesn’t give a fait credit to the size of this house and all the original decorations. We all enjoy the character of this villa. Having diner under the giant porch was fantastic. The dinner served by the neighbors was a hit (deliver on time, wrapped in foil paper) very tasty. Nearby I would recommend the gardens at La Paz waterfalls. It was a good family experience. Thank you Gloria for opening your house

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David H.

3 Jan 2020

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A beautiful hideaway

Gloria made it easy to enjoy this wonderfully tranquil, lush and authentic spot off the beaten path. You need to have a car to get the most out of the area, which is hilly and remote, but you won’t find a more gorgeous and peaceful setting. And the house is fascinating in its design and interior touches. We will be back next time we want to get away from it all. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

1 Dec 2019

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Great family house

This place was fascinating and it is clear that the owner has a wonderful artistic eye. Funky is the best description. The house is well-maintained and was very clean. The bathrooms were large and spacious and the kitchen was more than adequate. There is plenty of room for an extended family to have their own space if needed. We ate all of our meals on the porches and the house is centrally located so access to local attractions was not a problem.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

12 Nov 2019

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This home is bigger, has more to offer than shown.

My biggest regret is we did not stay longer. It is one of the best values in Costs Rica. I can’t say enough about how Gloria made our stay perfect. Some things especially helpful: 1. All the dishes, pots, pans, coffee maker, silverware, etc you could need 2. Washer and drier plus free soap was great 3. The grill included charcoal. 🥳 4. TV had dozens of English speaking channels 5. WiFi was outstanding 6. Paper towels and regular towels a plenty 7. Clean and more open than we thought from the pictures 8. They have a ladder platform that allows you to step up and cut a coconut from the tree. Which we did They have banana trees, coco trees, lime and other amazing fauna 9. Hot water showers in very large bathrooms 10. Nearby town with restaurants, small supermarket, and we drove to the nearby zoo There is a local young lady who does a one hour massage at the house for only 12,000 colones (about $21). Another outstanding value When you consider the price, it would be hard to beat the value. We highly recommend this Vrbo property

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karol S.

27 Aug 2019

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Unbelievably Amazing

We were beyond please with this place, we spent two and half weeks here on and off, the beauty and abundance of nature contrasted with the beauty of the town, people and service went beyond our expectations, by far our favorite place so far in our yearly vacations to mi Tierra... we are so grateful of the existence of this place and the people who made our trip so wonderful with their sweet hospitality , truly heaven in tiquicia. Thank you again for everything. Stuff to check out the mi cafecito place, with it’s top typical Costa Rican food and amazing service, the small river after the rio sarapiquí was an amazing experience for all the three of our children ( 12 months, 5 year old and 8 year old), the day trip to the waterfall and then to the serpentario in La Virgen, the food there also delicious, also the pizza spot in that same town, off the chain... we hope we will be able to come again soon.

Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

9 July 2019

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Awesome artsy home

Fantastic home with everything you need! Very comfortable home with plenty of space both indoors and out. Gloria was very responsive and even helped arrange for someone to bring us an authentic Costa Rican dinner our first night. Great location to see and hear the jungle. We wished we had had more time to stay there. Only cautionary note is arrive during the day, it's a little bit tricky to find at night ;-)

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Scott v.

9 May 2019

So private

Gloria’s house is amazing , we only stayed for two days wish we had more time there. It was so nice just to sit on the side porch and listen and see all the birds. Her house is so clean and fully stocked, everything is in working order. Thank you again Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019