What was not to enjoy!! The people, the place and the birds. Was a wonderful time!

Stayed in May 2025

Great hosts, great location, lots of wildlife, lodge dedicated to guests. Marce and Fabio have a great knowledge of birds .... and the birds are indeed at the frontdors of the lodge. Whole team happy to fulfill the needs and wishes of guests. A place hard to leave, but easy to return...

Stayed in June 2025

I recommend this place to anyone. You need a 4x4 😬

Stayed in April 2025

A camp for bird watchers. The hosts are amazing here. It really is all about the birds. I became a bird convert here after having no special interest. I saw so many varieties of birds and they were so neat. Also, the other travelers were so kind, which also made it. The hosts really also make the place with their hospitality, and they can book trips and tours. There is a restaurant in town with a wood stove that was really good. This is off the beaten path so.. it’s a bit like camp, expect bugs and less amenities. Recommend spraying before bed. Early mornings as the early bird gets the worm!

Stayed in January 2025

I would just double check the areas in which you want to explore, as this is about 45 minutes from La Fortuna. We didn't mind the commute, but it is something to note. Also, definitely arrive with daylight for check-in as it can be slightly hard to find with all of the turns and no sign indications. And, as stated in their description, you will need 4x4 as the terrain was the rockiest we experienced yet.

Wow. What can I say about my short stay at Birds and Breakfast? It wasn't long enough! I will definitely be coming back. Fabio, Marcela, and the rest of the staff were very welcoming right upon check-in. Their place has endless pictures, books, maps, and even souvenirs. I appreciated Fabio and Marcela's knowledge of the species and also recommendations of activities as I often asked them for suggestions. The breakfast was the best we had in all of Costa Rica! And, the view made us want to just stay there all day. I look forward to recommending this place to others and staying here when I am back in the area.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful location with gorgeous garden. We saw loads of birds in the morning. Lovely breakfast and Marce made us feel at home

Stayed in February 2025

If you are a bird lover, this is the place for you! Marcella and Fabio are wonderful hosts and made our stay truly memorable. The morning bird tour was so informative. We had a great room with access to balconies from which to enjoy the scenery. Breakfast was delicious and we appreciated having the kitchen available to store things in the refrigerator. We saw tons of birds and learned a lot. Highly recommend. Just consider renting a vehicle with 4-wheel drive. We made it with our sedan but would have been more comfortable with a stronger vehicle.

Stayed in February 2025

I liked it just fine.

Fantastic location and setup for bird photography. Comfortable cozy inn. Inn makes breakfast but not other meals. It's focus is birds. Fresh coffee on tap all day.

Stayed in January 2025

Excellent location, very quiet and close to a small village. Marcella and Fabio were excellent hosts and took good care of us. The view is wonderful and the birds gave us a show every morning and every evening. Fabio is also a guide and gave us a tour of the primary forest. I would advise it without any hesitation.

Stayed in December 2024

As mentioned in other comments, a wonderful and exceptional experience. Great hosts, lots of birds and a lovely breakfast.

Stayed in December 2024

This is a gorgeous property tucked into the mountainside with lots of bird diversity to enjoy and wonderful hosts that go above and beyond. I wish I had stayed longer!

Stayed in December 2024

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Such an amazing place!Everything was wonderful!The hosts were very friendly .we saw so many lovely birds which flew or stayed in the garden from dawn to dusk.

Stayed in December 2024

All the birds that could be seen during breakfast The owners are really friendly and helpful

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing.

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Stunning location and homely feel.

Stayed in December 2024

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Everything was just outstanding! Marcella and Fabio are great and very attentive hosts, and great guides and wildlife experts, who love what they do! Although it's called "Birds and Breakfast", the lodge is an exciting experience not only for bird watching fans, but also for "mainstream guests", who want to get away from crowded touristic places and want to see some real nature. They offer a bird watching tour in the morning and a "night walk" in the evening, both highly recommended. Also they give you lots of recommendations for hokes and activities. Although the lodge is right in the rainforest, surrounded by nature, the lodge is super clean. We had only one tiny lizzard in our room once. The hosts have two super cute and friendly dogs, which is a great pleasure for dog lovers. Last but not least a super tasty breakfast is included in your stay, but they also offer lunch and dinner, which are also very tasty!

Stayed in December 2024

Great location next to the Children's Eternal Rainforest for viewing birds. You really get to see numerous species while eating breakfast. Fabio and Marcela were great hosts, and willingly shared their knowledge on the local wildlife. Accommodations and food were top notch.

Stayed in December 2024

Marcella and Fabio are awesome hosts who know a lot about the beautiful nature and wildlife. The rooms are spacious and clean and the breakfast was really good. You can spot lots of birds whilst having breakfast, even tucans. We did two tours with Fabio and they were awesome. We even saw two snowcap hummingbirds. Definitely will recommend this place!

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing worth writing about.

Other reviews say it all. A really nice place to stay (two nights in our case). Marce and Fabio are great hosts with extensive knowledge of birds, ecology, etc. (Fabio is also a guide.) Room had (for us) the best mattress and sheets during two weeks in CR. We had really fine breakfasts, and dinners by arrangement. Coati in the tree adjacent to our balcony. Toucans, more toucans and other birds seen right from the open-air dining table, with scopes and guides at hand. The location is at 600m, with a view and nice breezes. No bugs at all (August). The road in is steep at times but paved in sections and well-compacted coarse gravel elsewhere; mud is no issue at all. Trails of the Finca Stellar entrance to the Bosque Eterno de los Ninos are a short walk up the road.

Stayed in August 2024

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Location, the staff, the birds, the tour

Stayed in August 2024

Can’t stay longer.

Birds and breakfast has everything a naturalist can dream of: a beautiful and active garden with lots and lots of bird species visits; many reference wildlife books from birds, mammals, reptiles…; great location not only for the stunning view but also for being next to the quiet area of Children's Eternal Forest; spotting scopes and binoculars available for birdwatching and very cozy elegant rooms and 24/7 coffee/tea bar. Big thanks to Fabio and Marcella for being such amazing host!

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

I had the most wonderful time at Birds & Breakfast! Everything was just perfect for me. The wooden house and the room is very charming and everything was spotless clean. Marcela and Fabio are lovely hosts and go out of their way to make their guests comfortable. I went on a night walk and an early morning bird watching tour with Fabio. I can highly recommend this, if you come here. Fabio has excellent knowledge of all the birds and frogs and more and spots them where you only see green vegetation.

Stayed in June 2024

A bit secluded and far from town and further from La Fortuna than expected

I can't rate this enough!! If you need a place to stay, come here. Marce and Fabio were the best hosts ever. The property is so beautiful and we were instantly greeted upon arrival after Marce personally arranged a taxi for us from downtown. They cooked us the most delicious dinner both nights we were there. The day after we checked in we were looking for something to go do. Marce and Fabio sent me all the bus times and gave me recommendations on where to go. The first place we went was a great restaurant with a giant property in the back with trails and a river. Our hosts personally called the restaurant owner so he was expecting us and took us on a little walk to see some sloths. Second place was an amazing sloth tour at a rescue center that helps animals that have been run over or electrocuted. Our hosts weber way above and beyond and it was a great memory that I'll cherish

Stayed in June 2024

None!

We loved our stay at Birds and Breakfast! It felt like staying at your Costa Rican family friend's place - familiar, comfortable and not touristy / commercial. We booked a night walk tour with our host and loved it - he was so knowledgeable and showed us two sloths with their babies, red eyed tree frogs and many more animals that we wouldn't have been able to see on our own. Breakfast at this B&B was also spectacular - homemade breakfast everyday with a view of the many birds flying into the garden was something we'll remember. We even saw toucans from the garden! Location-wise, we debated staying in La Fortuna vs. here but I'm so glad we stayed here instead. La Fortuna is extremely touristy, commercial and stressful. This location is right next to the Eternal children's rainforest, which is equally great for hiking and wildlife but much less crowded than the alternatives near La Fortuna and very calm.

Stayed in March 2024

That we had to leave after such a adjourned time.

The location was absolutely amazing. Great hiking right from the inn. Birds, sloths, frogs, everything right there. Great breakfasts. The hosts were really some of the most knowledgeable I've been around, and I'm not a beginner at these types of places. Outstanding all sound.

Stayed in May 2024