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!

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.

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.

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!

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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.

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.

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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.

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The owners have been friendly and super helpful & accomodating. The kitchen was free to use and well equipped. The garden was just beautiful and a good place to watch all kinds of birds. The hotel is up a hill in the middle of the rainforest which is lovely. This was the perfect start to out trip in costa rica! Thank you so much!

There was nothing we didn‘t like. There are two friendly dogs - just do you know. Driving up should be done by a 4 by 4 car. We managed to do it with a 2 by 4 but we really struggled.

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

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

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!

Can’t stay longer.

What makes Birds and Breakfast Very Special are its owners Marcela and Fabio. They treated us like loving family. I cannot say enough about their graciousness and hospitality. They went totally above and beyond our wildest expectations. They fully recognized that we two Floridians (me at 83 & my SO at 71) were not physically up to hiking those steep trails so they made up for it with other activities that we could comfortably handle. While birds are their focus and we saw/photographed many we also saw sloths and various animals and got to sample their local food extensively.

Only the weather for our first two days, unusually cloudy and rainy but the warmth of Marcela and Fabio made up for that.