Jose and Marcelo, 2 brothers from a family of 11, own and run this gem of a hotel. They are the two most pleasant, charming and helpful people we have met on our trip in Costa Rica. The rooms are spacious with good quality en suite shower. Breakfast varies each day, often with home made or grown produce eg the... more

I just got back from a 2 week vacation to CR and had the pleasure of staying at the Rustic Lodge for 2 of those nights. I can honestly say that this was THE best place we stayed at on our entire vacation. The rooms were clean, the beds were comfortable, the breakfasts were delicious, the garden/landscaping was beautiful and... more

From the moment we arrived, we were treated like old friends. The rooms were clean and simple. The lodge was quiet and in a nice little neighborhood. Our rooms were situated where we had a little patio between the rooms overlooking a garden where we saw the biggest hummingbird I've ever seen. Very restful. There was no TV in our... more

This is just simply a great place to stay! We travel with another couple on a regular basis and have experienced a lot of accomodation and the Rustic Inn in MOnteverde is exceptional! The two brothers are more than accomodating. We had a little issue with a travel agent regarding a reservation to an attraction and the owner worked it... more

The Rustic Lodge itself is beautiful. The wood furniture and decorations are truly a work of art and what makes it even more special is that it was all created and constructed by the hands of Jose, Marcelo and their other brother(s). The place is very clean and the landscape and plants, and little garden with hummingbirs feeders are all... more

We stayed at this lodge on our family trip to Costa Rica in April. One spacious room accommodated our family of 5. The room was immaculate and the bathroom was very spacious. The handmade furniture throughout was made by the owner and his brother and was beautiful. The hospitality was wonderful - they took care of us, making sure we... more

The owners are wonderful. They are extremely hospitable and sweet. I am a 25 year old woman and I traveled with my friend who is also a woman. We felt 100% safe. The rooms are beautifully decorated. Located close to the big sites. A little noisy at night due to the bar down the street. But if I ever go... more

The best thing about the Rustic Lodge was the hospitality extended to us by the Badilla brothers. Jose was among the nicest, most gracious person we met during our 2-wk Costa Rica vacation, and his passion is reflected throughout all the little details of the lodge. The location is in a neighborhood just a short drive away from downtown Monteverde.... more

...even with a temporary manager in charge. They produced a doctor at 15 minutes notice and, after we expressed disappointment at how little wildlife there was to see in Monteverde Reserve (lovely forest but few birds or animals), they took us out on an individual tour in the afternoon where we saw a porcupine and five quetzels! The ecological sanctuary... more