Stayed two nights here, Jose was an excellent host, booked all of our activities and his recommendations were spot on. Breakfast is generous, location excellent as you can walk into town easily, whereas a lot of hotels require taxis into town. Only downside are thin walls and dim lighting - however I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel. more

Jose was extremely helpful in organising trips and transport, and made a great cup of coffee! Breakfast was good too. It's only a 5 minute walk to St Elena, with a few decent restaurants there. Rooms are basic, but spotlessly clean and quite large. The only complaint is the very dim lighting, but this is a minor niggle. The hummingbird... more

We lucked into the Rustic Lodge upon the recommendation of a fellow traveller who had stayed here before. Brothers Jose and Marcelo Villalobos are the owners and they were unbelievable hosts. They answered so many questions and assisted with our travel plans in Monteverde and for our next destinations. The price included a very hearty and delicious breakfast. The rooms... more

Stayed here for two nights early June. Was great for us. We had a very large room which had two double beds and a twin. Fairly new and was clean. Only negatives were that you can hear loud talking through the walls, but it wasn't an issue, and our toilet stopped up, but they took care of it. Breakfast was... more

Jose and his brother have put together a most delightful lodge in the heart of Monteverde. The place is spotless, the beds cozy and comfortable, the bathroom is just great, and the service! Well, what can I say? Jose is one of the most gracious and caring hosts I've ever encountered and I travel a lot. On arrival he sat... more

Though the Rustic Lodge was listed in the Lonely Planet, the glorious reviews on Trip Advisor are what guided our decision. We were greeted by Jose’s brother who offered us coffee and cake and took time to show us what we could visit. He sat down with a map to show us the main stores and restaurants in the center... more

I stayed two nights at Rustic Lodge in late April. I cannot say enough good things about the staff - specifically Jose, the owner. We pulled up in a taxi, walked in and right after I got out "Buenos tardes, I have a reservation," he had the keys out, had a glass of orange juice for my buddy and I,... more

The first thing my daughter said when we arrived is "Hey this place is not rustic", and we have been to some rustic places. It is a little gem of a place to stay in Monteverde and at extremely reasonable prices. You will first meet Jose, and he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet in your... more

Jose at the Rustic Lodge is a really great guy who goes beyond helpful. He built the Rustic lodge with his brother. The place is clean and really affordable. He sits down and gives you and overview of the area and what is available. He will help you book tours at great prices. Recommend places to eat and draw you... more