Anyplace that brings me hot coffee in the morning is on my favorites list!! Can't believe a place with such great service is tucked in the treetops in Costa Rica. This was an amazing place - missed the night walk but everything else was perfect! The walk to the waterfall was really pretty and the waterfall itself was stunning - made for a nice cool down swim after the hike. Flocks of toucans, sunning iguanas in the treetops, hordes of colorful birds - all perfect for our first night in Costa Rica. The shower was the best part - hot water open air - very liberating!! Thank you Mark and Lucy for such an amazing experience - I will be back!

Two nights here. During the first evening, a 6.6 earthquake. Rock and roll! But no big deal. Second night, a very freak windstorm that blew loose a roofing panel on our Toucan treehouse. And despite all this, we definitely will return. Why?
Mark and Lucy. What fabulous hosts. During the windstorm the loose panel created such a racket we woke Mark up at 1:45 a.m. and asked if we could move. No problem, no fuss. He moved us to another tree house and we slept till 5:30 a.m. when the howler-monkey alarm went off. We had to get up anyway, since we were driving to Liberia to catch our flight. Lucy had already made us a breakfast, and as we dropped off the keys, came out with free hot coffee. at 5:30 a.m., mind you. I've traveled frequently for business and pleasure and rarely see this level of customer dedication.
The night watchman. Can't remember his name, but he took us and a German couple on a night-time wildlife search - two hours long. Saw sloths, cool frogs and heard the howler monkeys complaining about the high winds. DO NOT MISS! He does this for tips only and to practice his English. We absolutely loved talking with him and working through our poor Spanish and his passable English.
The treehouse. Toucan is an excellent choice. It is about 20 feet off the ground, built on sturdy metal supports and attached to a tree, and is small but more than adequate for two people, plus room for two kids in a loft. We were lying in bed about 7 a.m. listening to the birds when one of the hotel staff climbed the stairs to drop off free coffee. We sat out on the porch listening to/watching birds and drinking our morning cup. Yes we could hear the trucks using their damnable jake brakes, but there were exactly three of those (the first night) between 5 and 7 a.m. We slept with the windows open, no air conditioning, and loved the experience.
The waterfall. The walk is actually less than a mile. We did it in about 20 minutes. Saw toucans, parakeets and harvested a couple oranges along the way. The waterfall pool is chilly but once in, delightful. We were there early in the morning, no one around, and yes, it's a delightful place for skinny dipping :). An aside: in an earlier, sour-grapes commentary, one guy whines about the length of the hike. Dude, I'm in my early 60s and the hike is nothing if you are in reasonable shape.
Getting there: coming from La Fortuna (which we did) the place is relatively easy to find. About 20 minutes out, you cross a river, pass a gravel pit, and the hotel is just beyond it, on the left. Coming from San Jose, it's much more complicated. Call the hotel, and be sure to have a GPS.
All up, this hotel was a highlight of our two-week trip. We're easy keepers, but the staff, the breakfast, the overall experience and the location were awesome. One last point: be sure to ask Mark about the small restaurant about 100 yards away. It has a fabulous view of Arenal and sunset view is phenomenal. All up, this place is a 6 on scale of 5.

I wanted to enjoy all the Costa Rica had to offer, but was a bit nervous to stay in a treehouse, as I am not super comfortable with nature. Needless to say, I was able to enjoy all that the area had to offer, while still having a nice shower and AC when needed.

Mark was fantastic. He is super friendly and very knowledgeable. he suggested several places to eat along with local vendors and all were great. He knows the area and has carefully selected places in the area that will provide you with quality, authentic cuisine and gifts and tours. He is also knowledgeable about the area and is enthusiastic to share. The treehouses are a bit of a drive from the center of activity, but we were more interested in enjoying our surroundings instead of being in the center of a tourist area.

some people have been harsh on the treehouse rooms, but they are not a Hilton or Marriott. They are wooden cabins lofted high into the trees. We stayed in the monkey house. The treehouse was very clean . The room had a small safe and fridge and nice bathroom. The top of the shower is open to the outside with screens so you can enjoy the sounds of nature. The room is surrounded by windows with solid screens so you can open the windows or use the ac. There is a little bit of noise from trucks on the road, but it was no louder than the room I had at the Hilton by the airport before we flew out. Our room also had a small porch which wrapped around. we enjoyed relaxing outside and birdwatching and drinking coffe which is freshly delivered every morning. We also had massages on our deck which was amazing. The treehouses do sway a bit in the breeze or with heavy footsteps, but are solid.

Coffee appears on your porch every morning and is a great treat. breakfast is also provided daily and delicious. I do not eat eggs, but all of the fruit and juice were plenty to tide me over to lunch. My husband enjoyed the egg items and said they were also delicious.

There is hiking to do and we enjoyed that as well. Like I said I have never been a huge nature person, so I wasn't sure about all of the hiking. The trails we well groomed and I felt safe at all times. It was not to difficult, but did have some hills. We found that venturing out early in the morning is best, due to the frequent showers in the afternoon.

All of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Rolando the night guard gives some evening tours and turns on all of the porch lights at night so that you don't come home in the dark.

We also took a volcano hike tour and trip to the Baldi Springs which Mark set up for us. Juan- our guide was personnable, knowledgable and most accomodating.

We stayed at three different locations during our trip and in the end we wished that we had stayed at the treehouses the whole time.

The treehouse is not your typical hotel, but it was a unique and awesome experience. A great way to relax and enjoy nature while maintaining a few basic comforts of home.

Can't wait to return!!

Stayed in the Sloth tree house for 2 nights during our Costa Rica trip and we loved our time here. Mark was great to work with from the beginning, while booking our stay and also arranging the day tour for us with Juan Carlos (which was fantastic!). The tree house itself was just as it's pictured, and it really was a highlight of our trip. The morning coffee on our deck was a great touch and the breakfasts were also delicious. We ate at the restaurant down the road twice (I can't recall the name at the moment) and had nice meals each time. I would definitely recommend the Tree Houses Hotel for a once in a lifetime experience in Costa Rica.