10/10 Excellent
Emily M.
Apr 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wildlife galore!
We loved our stay. The house was perfect for us. It was very clean, the beds were comfortable, AC cooled each room and the general areas very nicely. Bathrooms and the kitchen both had hot water. The dryer isn’t there anymore, but we just used the clothes line. The pool was always clean and a great depth for my kiddos. Outside was full of wildlife with over 36 bird species, including a pair of spectacled owls. A guide pointed out four sloths in the trees! I saw male and female basilisks, iguanas in the trees, all sorts of insects, and a few frogs/toads. We were there during cicada season and we loved hearing the bug choir. There’s leaf cutter ants on the property and we had enjoyed watching their lines of ants. A special shoutout to Carlos from the Home Vacations team who helped set up tours or any concerns we had. He’s really friendly and so helpful! A couple of downsides: The lot across from the property has been cleared and has major construction all day every day. Many rural areas around La Fortuna are being developed. The other downside is the property is no longer owned by Lorenzo and his family, but was sold to Noah’s Forest hotel. Sloth tours were led on the property by friendly guides for people staying in other Noah’s forest properties and we had the option of joining with 24 hours notice. We weren’t thrilled to see groups of strangers wandering around the yard, sometimes without guides.
Emily M.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
