We stayed for the month of May and were so impressed with the property. It is so peaceful and enjoyed the pool and the deck every day. Right from the deck we saw the three toed sloth, toucans, humming birds, brown jays, Montezuma Oropendola, wood creepers, woodpeckers, and many other beautiful songbirds. A group of swallows come for a dip in the pool every day to cool off. Howler monkeys can be heard each morning, and the view is amazing. The house does not have air conditioning but it is not needed. The night time moutain breezes keeps the home very cool and the deck is shaded during the day.

The Lookout Casita was a peaceful oasis while we were in Costa Rica house hunting! Each morning we watched breathtaking sunrises. During the day, we relaxed by the pool and on the many hammocks, and took hikes up the mountain further. It was exciting to see the howler monkeys come to the trees right along the back patio. We saw many birds such as toucans and motmots. Palmares and neighboring Atenas have nice town squares and restaurants to visit. Thank you also to the gracious hosts for their superb hospitality!

The bird watching was incredible at this property! The home was very clean, the host was great with communication, and the house was comfortable. The porch with expansive view was the best! We were surprised by just how chilly it got in the evening--definitely pack some warm things. And, the pool is unheated, so it was a little too cold for us. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

This our second time staying here. Our host was great as usual. Nice location, in the woods, next to a coffee plantation. Clean and well laid out. Many restaurants, and easy grocery shopping nearby. Be prepared for cooler weather since it is located in the mountains. We will return.