Name: Capulín Cabinas & Farm
Address: 500 metros noreste de la plaza de futbol Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, 60109, Costa Rica
Rating: 9

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The cabinas are all sited to have private views of the forest.
We stayed as a family of four. The lon veranda looked over the tops of the canopy into the small private reserve which is part of this complex of self catering cabinas.
We saw motmot hawks parrots toucan, squirrel and hummingbirds all over breakfast from the veranda.
Access to the trails into the cloud forest direct from the cabina,  800m of trails on your doorstep 
The night walk with Brandon on site was excellent: very knowledgeable: lots of frogs, toucan (two types) porcupine 
The kitchen was well appointed,  bathrooms clean a d lots of water and comfortable beds, WiFi good

Cabinas in small private reserve

Beautiful location, we saw so much wildlife from our balcony. Clean, large rooms, comfortable beds and a rainforest walk on your doorstep. Good shower. Best window seats ever, with hummingbirds, squirrels, butterflies and Mot mots to look at.

There is a useful kitchen if you’d like to self cater and a small supermarket 5 min walk down the hill, and also an excellent Italian Restaurant.

It would have been good to have had some tea and coffee provided but that is our only gripe. 

We would highly recommend the guided night walk from the property.  Our guide was the passionate and knowledgeable Brandon and we saw a vast array of wildlife.

Peaceful getaway in the rainforest

Exactly what we were looking for.  Peaceful and quiet but within easy reach of Santa Elena.  Cabins are not luxurious but beds are comfortable, plenty of hot water and very very clean.  The trails around the property are amazing. We saw far more birdlife and wildlife there than on any tour!! It would be a fantastic spot for birdwatchers .  Breakfasts are $10 per person and you have to "reserve" in advance with whoever is on reception duty - the breakfasts were really good and the coffee was too.  The mist/cloud rolls in during the afternoon and it can be a little cool but you honestly feel like you are on top of the world in the cloud forest (which you literally are)   We loved it there. It is a family business and a working farm, so no airs and graces, just honest, hard working people.  Would not hesitate to recommend.

Quiet paradise

Cabinas Capulin was not a 5 star hotel, but it was great value for such an amazing location. My family stayed in the Vista House and it was more than spacious enough for 5 people. It also had a really neat set of walking trails through the cloud forest right from the front yard which had many different types of birds, frogs, insects and even tarantulas (although they live in their holes and never leave so you are highly unlikely to see one unless you are specifically seeking them out on a night tour). It was really close to town so you could easily drive into town to eat and shop as well it was on the way to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and Selvatura Park so it had a great location as well. Just ask at the front desk about the night tours if you are interested in seeing their wildlife; our kids loved it (To be honest, we did did too). Overall it was an excellent experience and a great place to stay. 
Note: We did need to wear jackets at times in the evening due to the cool winds

Great Bang for Your Buck!

This is a fantastic spot away from the bustle of Monteverde. Made up of a selection of cabins spread out around the farm with lots of trails.

Our cabin was quite basic but very comfortable and with amazing views and full functioning kitchen. So many birds came to visit us on our terrace and the trails around the farm are fantastic. 

We did a brilliant night walk on one of the trails and saw so many different species.

The breakfasts are really tasty as well!

Special place

We loved staying at Cabinas Capulin! The cabins are secluded so you have peace and quiet while enjoying great views of the landscape. There are great  trails around the property for exploring and the Tico family owners are welcoming and serve a yummy breakfast! We look forward to returning!

Perfect get away with rainforest access!

We loved our stay in cabin 8 at Cabinas Capulin! Our family of 6 had plenty of space for all, and even a kitchen where we cooked several meals. We ate breakfast at the hotel and thought it was great. The hotel was very helpful in arranging tours both on and off the property. We did the night hike offered by the hotel and it was well done and showed us how alive the forest is at night. We walked into town a few times for meals and exploring. It is a decent walk, but do-able. A cab ride back one night when it was pouring was only $4-5. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.

Beautiful cabin in the cloud forest

We just loved our stay at Cabinas Caplin and Farm. The cabins were luxurious, the forest trails were well-maintained, and the breakfast were to DIE for! We found the porch particularly inviting! And don't forget to say hi to the local dog! 
Definitely going back ;)

Unique gem!

The wonderful family that owns and runs this place have preserved a large area of their property as a forest reserve, and the walk through the reserve is a delight at any time of day -- at least for those who enjoy seeing massive trees, coatimundi families, motmots, toucanets, and dozens of other birds. The excellent breakfasts are made with produce from this very property. The sunsets are amazing, looking west towards the Pacific. And the price is very reasonable. We loved it here and hope to return. But be aware: it's not in the centre of Santa Elena (let alone Monteverde itself) and if you don't like walking, or prefer to be amid the hubbub of hostels and restaurants, this place is not for you.

Wonderful experience

There were 4 of us traveling in October.  We enjoyed the cleanliness of our cabina (wood floors were so clean had to walk carefully!)  The staff was very accommodating.  They quickly came to change a burnt out lightbulb. They also were very helpful in helping us choose our excursions.  I would absolutely return!!! Oh, the trail they have on property is a must hike!!  It is truly beautiful!!!

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