Birds & Breakfast Costa Rica0

Very comfortable, relaxed atmosphere—cozy. the grounds are very nice—bird and wildlife friendly. Awesome having breakfast on the veranda with the sunrise and so many different species of birds. Hosts Marcela & Fabio are warm, charming, knowledgeable, and engaging. Fabio is a licensed guide and we spent a fantastic day at the Arenal Observatory seeing nearly 40 species of birds

The only downside for me was the bathroom in my room needs some updated touches and a stronger water supply. My visit occurred at the end of the dry season so perhaps the natural water supply was a bit lower than normal.

Everything is incredible. Super peaceful, as you see in pictures. Distant from La fortuna mess but an easy ride there. Marcela and fabio are incredible hosts. They will cook a local traditional breakfast for you and put binoculars for you to see the surroundings. This place is surrounded by nature, so expect insects, frogs , birds and others. They won't hurt you. The house is fully equipped for you to cook and store your food. Has a small workout area, chess, cards ,books and an amazing ping pong table ! Room is big and cleaned. The Internet is not incredible, which makes a good reason for you to enjoy the property 🥰

Absolutely magical stay with Marcela and Fabio! The setting is beautiful and feels off the beaten track (literally), but easily reached from SJO same afternoon we arrived. The entrance to the rainforest is so close, we went twice during our stay. Marcela was super helpful before and during our stay, quick replies, great recommendations. We were able to use the kitchen for some cooking and also the washing machine for our laundry, which was really helpful. On our last evening, we went on a night walk led by Fabio (we arranged it a couple of days prior, and thankfully it was possible, but it's better to book a bit more in advance). It was an amazing experience. It was a tiny group of us (just three B&B guests) and Fabio took us down to their neighbours' house a little down the hill, where we were greeted by the owners with yummy fresh juice and delicious meal afterwards. We saw so many animals in that one tour (frogs, birds, insects, fish, spiders, sloth mum with baby)! Overall one of our favourite stays in Costa Rica - thank you!

We managed fine without a hired car as you can shuttle from SJO, book local taxis and use a bus from town to La Fortuna, but it would have made our stay a bit simpler if we had had our own vehicle.

We spent a full week here. Marcella and Fabio are terrific hosts and will help you plan out great excursions to all the many attractions nearby. It truly is “birds and breakfast” as each morning we got a full-scale show with dozens of beautiful and colorful birds of many species just a few meters from our table. And breakfast was tasty and varied each day, too. It’s only a few kilometers from La Tigra but quiet and off the beaten path only 100 meters so so from one of the entrances to the Children’s Eternal Rainforest reserve with some fine hikes and chance to spot other wildlife.

Nothing came up that was disappointing.

If you are looking for excellent birding and gracious hosts, don’t miss this place. Toucans arrived soon after I did and were followed by spottings of honey creepers, scarlet-rumped tanagers, an oropendola, a Trogon, a parrot, and various other indigenous birds. The B&B is across the road from a large private rainforest nature reserve (open weekdays) with an extensive trail system. Accommodations were simple and clean. The rooms downstairs have private baths and good WiFi is available throughout. There are a couple of common areas with comfortable armchairs and couches as well as a computer-friendly work area. The common area terraces provide outstanding views of the surrounding mountainous countryside. The altitude of about 2000 feet made it cool enough to sleep comfortably at night. Speaking of sleeping comfortably, the bed I slept on had a great mattress. The included breakfast consists of coffee, fresh squeezed orange juice, eggs, toast, local cheese and rice and beans. Dinner was available at a reasonable price. A kitchen and fridge are available for the use of guests The layout of the common areas and the WiFi would also make Birds and Breakfast a good fit for remote workers (myself included).

Larger mirror and hair dryer in the bathroom.

Literally the best place we stayed while in Costa Rica! The place is beautiful and up in the forest. There's multiple balconies and gorgeous views. Fabio and Marcela were the best hosts and so accommodating, and their breakfast was amazing. They also truly love birds and know a lot of good places to see birds and other species. They also hooked us up with a night tour with dinner included by Cecropia, a lodge down the road. Check out them as well, it was an amazing experience!

The road getting up the hill is gravely and steep, and our sedan got stuck multiple times. Definitely either need an ATV or the road needs some fixing

Our stay at Birds and Breakfast was exactly what we had hoped for. We liked being surrounded by nature and away from people. We saw a variety of bird species (including two different types of toucans) and, during our night walks, five different types of frogs (including the read eye). The hosts were wonderful. We learned so much from them about Costa Rica’s nature and history. Overall, it was a perfect start to our CR trip.

A gorgeous Lodge in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest. Staff is very helpful, friendly. Tasty breakfast.

If you have limited time in the area, this location is far from touristic destination. If you have couple of days to spend there, it's perfect because you have many things to do around the lodge.

The location is stunning, and the hosts were super helpful giving us plenty of advice and tips on the local area. We followed their advice on several occasions and were never disappointed. From the accommodation, we managed to see many birds including Tucans, and we also saw a Sloth in a nearby tree. Thanks so much for having us!

This is paradise. Highly under-rated location and very bang for the buck setup. I would prefer to keep this place secret as it is tucked away in a special place. The house itself is a mix of yoga retreat and natural reserve. The hosts are authentic new generation conservationists, with eye to detail and your peace. I cannot say enough good about this place. If you want hiking, birds, nature, remoteness, realness, this is one of the best spots near La Fortuna

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