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I don't know if there is anything better than having hummingbirds the size of your palm whirr around your head, to grow used to that... to take it for granted. But that was just one small part of the wonderland that is Rancho Naturalista. Three...More
The hospitality at Rancho Naturalista cannot be beat! Lisa is the sweetest, most accommodating hostess you can imagine. It really felt like visiting with family or close friends. The food was amazing and looked gorgeous, healthy and local, just wonderful. Even though it was dry...More
Truly a special place for birders with a variety of habitats to explore including trails thru dense forest and open pastures with optional side trips along a local stream or walking a country road at Silent Mountain. The hummingbird feeders were quite busy but not...More
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Response from LisaErb_CR, Manager at Rancho NaturalistaResponded 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for taking the time out to make this wonderful and informative review! We were very happy to have you return after 8 yrs since your last visit. We are sorry you hadn't mentioned wanting a hairdryer as we have them always...More
Stayed at Rancho for 8 nights in the beginning of May. It was amazing. Heard about the place years ago and the "rumors" weren't wrong. It is a awesome place to bird and relaxe. What makes all the difference is the staff. Everybody is nice....More
Accommodations were good here. Large rooms. Good bathroom lighting. Pleasant grounds. Porches for gathering. It's a full-package location - room & meals. No choices offered for meals, but the quantities are generous. Coffee and cookies always available. A/C provided by fan. We had to do...More
Response from RanchoNaturalista | Property representative |
Hello from all of us at Rancho Naturalista! Yes the first 2 weeks of August can be very nice weather. It may also be raining during the afternoons which is normal for this time of the year. Everything is lush and green and... More
Hello from all of us at Rancho Naturalista! Yes the first 2 weeks of August can be very nice weather. It may also be raining during the afternoons which is normal for this time of the year. Everything is lush and green and the rivers are perfect for whitewater rafting. Most species of birds are finishing with nesting and many species are showing up. Northern migrant species are not yet present although a few may begin to show up at the end of August. It is too low for the Quetzal at Rancho Naturalista but can be seen in higher elevations on a day trip. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate to send us an email.
Response from RanchoNaturalista | Property representative |
Sorry I didn’t see this sooner! We aren’t strict about checkout times. We allow guests to stay and have lunch -even if they arrived for lunch on the day they checked in. As long as it’s not a large group, we don’t charge... More
Sorry I didn’t see this sooner! We aren’t strict about checkout times. We allow guests to stay and have lunch -even if they arrived for lunch on the day they checked in. As long as it’s not a large group, we don’t charge extra for this. Also some guests would rather stay and see more birds before leaving for the airport or hotel in San Jose, that is ok with us too. Rancho Naturalista is a family owned and operated business and we want our guests to feel at home. Just let us know what you need and we will be happy to help.
Response from RanchoNaturalista | Property representative |
Hello and Saludos from all of us here at Rancho Naturalista! Although many of our guests do come with a tour group we also have guests that prefer to come on their own. We try to help our guests plan every detail, from... More
Hello and Saludos from all of us here at Rancho Naturalista! Although many of our guests do come with a tour group we also have guests that prefer to come on their own. We try to help our guests plan every detail, from guides to transportation, special events like birthdays, special diets etc. We can help arrange to see any special "target birds" you may want to see while you are here.We have extra activities available like whitewater rafting and canyoning. Just let us know what you want and we will be happy to help you plan an exciting vacation.
