Absolutely amazing scenery and the photos don't do the property justice. Wonderful opportunity to see a rich diversity of wildlife. Staff was super helpful and kind. Highly rated experience in Mindo if you appreciate nature

Stayed in August 2025

Will be better if the windows have mosquito screen so they can be opened for enjoyment of fresh air and sounds of nature especially at night.

Being located away from town and right in the middle of nature, the property brings us away from the distractions of everyday life and back to the simplicity and beauty of nature. Love being surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, including the forest, birds, agouti, tayra, fireflies etc. The property has an open view of the cloud forest and numerous birds can be seen around the property, including vultures, kites, toucans, parrots, tanagers, hummingbirds etc The owner is kind, accommodating and attentive, and does his best to ensure that guests enjoy their stay. The property is nearby the Taribita, Zipline and Las Tangaras Reserve where a cock of the rock tour can be done.

Stayed in July 2025

The place is located up the mountain in the middle of the forest and has his own birdwatching platform with water, coffee and tea available for guests. They also have binoculars and mosquito repellent to make your birdwatching experience very comfortable. We saw a lot of birds (tucan, parrot,...) and even an agoeti. The host is very friendly and arranged the taxi's for us. There is a very good restaurant next door with delicious local food for both breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in July 2025

A few bugs got into our room. But to be expected for a room with the cloud forest for a view :)

The views, wildlife, and hospitality were outstanding. We did not speak spanish well but the owner was patient and provided us with good local information and would point out great bird sightings on the property. The views from the room were amazing! We even saw toucans from our windows. The owner really cares for the property and it is set up to draw in nature. We stayed an extra night, we loved it so much. Also, the food next door was the best we had in Mindo. Overall, it was a perfect spot for nature lovers.

Stayed in July 2025

The lodge is about 5km from town. It's walkable or a $5 taxi ride. The distance is a bit inconvenient, but that also means that if you are here for the wildlife you will not be disappointed.

A very friendly owner with expert knowledge of the local wildlife. Sitting on the observation deck with coffee and binoculars was perfect. I saw toucans every day

Stayed in July 2025

People might not like the isolation (I loved it). It’s self catering but there is one restaurant on the road that has regional European cuisines.

This place is hummingbird paradise. You could sit on the verandah all day watching the mist roll in and away and the constant hummingbirds at feeders mere metres away. It’s also set up for bird watching and there are birds coming and going all day including toucans and beautiful little colourful birds.

Stayed in April 2025

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This place is fantastic! Every morning and all day also you can see a lot of birds. Toucans and other tropical birds fly in. Lots of hummingbirds. I also saw tayra and agouti. Great views of the forest. Very comfortable accommodation and a wonderful host. There is a great restaurant very close by. Everything is delicious there. I am happy that I chose this option. I walked to the city of Mindo or took a taxi.

Stayed in March 2025

This place is perfect if you're looking for a place to relax, it's very quiet and you can see lots of birds, the view is wonderful and you can take nice walks to so many places. 100% recommended.

Stayed in April 2025

Walls are thin.

View. Quiet. Nature.

Stayed in April 2025

You can’t stay any higher on this mountain. Beautiful, simple, hummingbird and toucan medicine. incredible helpful owner (german) and excellent cafe at the entrance. For an affordable stay that is no frills but just what you need to enjoy peace and presence in mindo, this is the place

Stayed in April 2025

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The location, nature, accomodation, staff.. really great place

Stayed in February 2025

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Out of all the places I have stayed, not just in this 30 day trip to Ecuador but in my 30 years of travel I consider this place to be the best place I've ever stayed.. I was in the apartment which has everything you need and the view from the bedroom and back porch was breathtaking! You can see over the canopy to the cloud forest clad hills in the distance that surround Mindo. The lush vegetation that is close to the lodge is constantly filled with the sounds and sights of abundant bird life ... Banded Forrest falcons, Choco and yellow toucans and the most hummingbirds I ever saw at someone's feeders including the impossibly small purple throated woodstar, were all daily encounters. And to seal the deal at the bottom of the driveway is a restaurant with fantastic local dishes and hands down the best coffee I had in Ecuador (not in my travels, that would go to Kona Hawaii, sorry). In short it felt like the Gods gave me a slice of paradise for the last few days of my stay.. for which to them and my gracious and knowledgeable host German, I'm truly grateful.

Stayed in January 2025

Perfect bird watching place, peacefull clean cheap, nice owner. Need a car

Stayed in January 2025

nothing. Great for me as nature lover and photographer.

Great location and few km out of Mindo. Great viewing platform with amazing variety of birds amd mammals all near enough to photograp or even touch!! German was v helpful and passionate about providing the perfect nature-spotting experience and is already most the way there. Great little restaurant at bottom of the drive.

Stayed in December 2024

"The room by the mountain is very nice. The hotel is far from the town, which is exactly what we need."

Stayed in December 2024

The accommodations are basic BUT the views, the proximity to the Tarrabita cloud forest and cable car access to said forest, the walk itself to the cable care access, the trail around the property you stay on, and the crazy amount of gorgeous hummingbirds that stay around the house feeding on hummingbird feeders that let you walk right to them is all AMAZING. Go here.

Stayed in December 2024

Cozy, comfortable apartment in the middle of the cloud forest. A magical place to commune with nature. I sat for hours on the front porch watching the birds and animals, soaking up the view while hummingbirds flew all around me. Wonderful stay.

Stayed in November 2024

Better curtains

Secluded, quiet, nice kitchen, clean, nice host.

Stayed in November 2024

Superb location with stunning views with constant hummingbird activity on the balcony. There are also many other birds (and animals) which visit the garden and can be viewed comfortably from the seats on the balcony. I was very happy to use a bird guide recommended by German, he showed us many species (with a short walk) we wouldn’t otherwise have noticed or been able to identify. The restaurant very near to the house serves great food, you don’t even have to go down to Mindo centre.

Stayed in August 2024

Everything was just perfect. A lovely cabin with a spectacular view and lots of birds to see. Everything was spotless clean and our host did everything to make us feel comfortable. There is a great restaurant just next to the cabin which serves great food - Try their tongas! Also do not hesitate to ask the host for a bird tour, we enjoyed a perfect tour with our guide Marcello and his wife around the cabin.

Stayed in May 2024

The only downside is that it is far from town, if you want more options for restaurants you need to take a taxi. But with a kitchen, you could easily cater for yourself. The location and proximity to viewing the birds is unbeatable.

Very comfortable apartment, with an unbeatable view of the surrounding forest. You can observe colilibres right outside your window all day long and toucans in the mornings. There's a trail you can walk through the forest that takes about an hour. The casacadas and tarabita is a short walk away, as well as the ziplining. A taxi into town is $5. The host is very helpful and the restaurant right nearby has a modest offering of traditional food. It's a very tranquil place, nice and quiet, no roosters in the morning, no dogs fighting in the night or discos playing loud music - something to consider when staying in town.

Stayed in March 2024

Property would benefit from screens on the windows, and some way to make coffee in the morning. Hooks to hang up rain jackets would be a nice touch.

Beautiful view of the the mountain from the room. Many species of birds can be seen right from the balcony. Incredible number of hummingbirds on the feeder. Herman does an excellent job job of keeping the hummingbird feeders full and hanging plantains to attract birds. Even saw a tyra come steal plantains. Great place for bird watchers. Restaurant serves good food at an economical price. We did not leave the property for 4 days. Enjoyed the quiet and peaceful setting. Was able to organise a private our with the restaurant owner to see the cock of the rock. Everyone we met was very kind. English is not spoken so basic spanish is beneficial .

Stayed in February 2024

Having a Fan and hair dryer to borrow would have been great. Having Screens on at least one window so that you can hear night sounds would be spectacular.

The BEST location! Sendero De Las Aves is the closest Lodge to the Tarabita, Teleforico and the Zip line canopy tours. All 3 an easy 10 minute walk.

Stayed in January 2024

It could use a mirror in the bathroom or bedrooms.

The owner was incredibly kind and attentive. The proximity to hummingbirds is a dream. Rooms are very clean and property is newly built. Also, you can text the nearby restaurant (Las Tongas) and they will deliver amazing food to you!

Stayed in January 2024