I don't think words can do justice to this picturesque property in the rainforest. Not even photographs can capture the peaceful, tropical paradise in the treetops. The house is both elegant and practical. My mother and I spent 7 days at this beautiful retreat and swam every day in the private pool...even in the rain. Our favorite nearby town was Dominical, although The Montapala beach was very nice and just a 10 minute drive. Surprisingly, we didn't see any monkeys or tropical birds while at the house, (we heard birds) but we were able to go to Manuel Antonio, 40 minutes away and see them. If you are afraid of insects and lizards, this house isn't for you....but what do you expect in the Rainforest? The nearby waterfall and river were nothing short of breathtaking, and we always felt safe at Portasol. I will remember this adventure forever and always, and am so grateful for the opportunity!

This is the best location, we had the best memories at this place! The waterfall is less then a 5 min walk from the house, amazing!

We enjoyed our stay. Very rainy for our time which wasn't the worst thing for the rainforest. Big round table to gather around and play cards.

Settled in the Rainforest with a beautiful waterfall and property. You are truly in a nature with all live critters and beautiful animals to hear and see! Very clean and super helpful with accommodations and bookings! Central location for many daily outings while returning to peace and tranquillity!

This is an amazing place! It’s quiet, and beautiful and has everything you need to spend time soaking in nature. We saw so many animals here. We saw an anteater coming home one night, and lots of frogs and lizards. The river and waterfall is within very close walking distance & you should definitely plan to swim there—it’s breathtaking! The staff was so helpful & easy to reach. We appreciated the gated security, too. We would definitely stay here again!

Place was exactly what we were looking for, quite, clean, well equipped with a beautiful view up in the mountain. Staff was very friendly. I would definitely stay again.

The place is very cool in a really interesting place. Everyone told us the road in would be a problem but it wasn’t and we didn’t have a 4x4. Security is very nice and helpful. The house is nice and done well. We are 9 people and it is meant to fit us but almost everyone is in two bedrooms with one one bathroom between them. That was a bit of a struggle as well. The pool is cool and has a cool view but we went during rainy season and it was too cold for us. I’d def think hard before going during rainy season though. Everything is outdoors. Each bedroom and the kitchen are indoors but to get from one place to the other you have to go outdoors. The seating and eating area is also outdoors. It’s covered from the rain but the wildlife is very intense. There are bats flying around and massive lizards and frogs and grasshoppers and insects. So if you’re really good with bugs etc, go for it. If that makes your kids nervous, it can be stressful. The waterfall nearby is so cool but unfortunately we kept getting poured on so we didn’t get to enjoy it. If u go during the rainy season, go out early all will be fine. I’m summary, if u love the outdoors, got for it. If u want some space between you and the outdoors, look elsewhere.

This is a very unique and beautiful property nestled deep in the rainforest. The waterfall nearby is amazing.

Although the property was amazing and the waterfall nearby was to die for, the house is in need of work. The downstairs bedrooms which house 4 of the 5 beds was absolutely infested with spiders and bugs. It took me 2 hours to kill them all, but still kept coming in. There are cracked in the ceiling, molding, and doors that allow every bug from the forest in. We also found out the hard way that you need to turn off every light in the home and use candles for light after 5pm when the locusts are in the area. We were attacked by hundreds of them. With the outdoor living area, we were pretty much banned from it after 5. I'm sure it's not a problem when the locusts aren't there. As for the rest of the house: It was nice and as advertised. Wifi doesn't work downstairs (just a note). As for the property: It's a 500 acre secure property with amazing rain forest. It truly was a paradise. The waterfall and swimming hole made us forget all about the bug infested room. The swimming hole is 15 feet deep and there is a cliff you can jump off of into the pool from about 20 feet up. It was so awesome! If they would remodel that downstairs I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. The fact that they think it's ok boggles my mind. It's dated and in obvious need of serious attention.

Beautiful surroundings. Words cannot describe how amazing Costa Rica is.

What an amazing experience! The home is beautiful with a spectacular view. A waterfall is close by and it’s definitely worth checking out. We had the chef come in and cook an incredible dinner. Also, enjoyed the breakfasts prepared by the local ladies. It was a great vacation!!

What an amazing experience! The home is beautiful with a spectacular view. A waterfall is close by and it’s definitely worth checking out. We had the chef come in and cook an incredible dinner. Also, enjoyed the breakfasts prepared by the local ladies. It was a great vacation!!

This is my second time renting and it can't ever be explained in words. The adventure surrounds you, the relaxation engulfs you, and the staff is always there for you! One of my favorite places on earth!

This was my first time out of the country and this home made it perfect! Everything we needed was available. The beds slept so well! The view is breathtaking and let's not forget about the pool!! We Swam 2-3 times a day, especially after we would return from our excursions! You will not be disappointed in this home at all!! I will be planning another trip back with my family and we will be staying here again!!

What a joyous experience to be upfront and close with nature! The sounds of the forest animals are still in my head and I will never forget them!Casa Monos Loco is a beautiful home fully equipped with all modern amenities with views of the lush plants and foliage and a pool with large deck for cooling off at the end of the day!Cost Ricans are friendly and kind people and will do anything for you to make your trip memorable!It was easy using American money there... just bring smaller bills!We loved Manuel Antonio Park ,Quepos, and Dominical!Lots of beautiful beaches near by and great seafood at a good prices at most restaurants!I will always have fond memories of my visit to Costa Rica! Pura Vida

This was our first trip to Costs Rica and had just 5 days to experience as much as we could. Staying with Portalosol Living in Portalon allowed us the experience of being nestled away from tourists surrounded by lush rainforest. The house is as it’s described-all the mechanicals and appliances worked well. It was nice to have our own space to cook a bit. An advantage for our 2 families who enjoy being able to have a refrigerator stocked with favorites. Because it was a first trip of just 5 days, at times I might have wanted to be closer to Quepos where our adventures generally left from. Or if the long dirt road were paved that might have helped. So being in an area that is remote had its challenges, but the privacy afforded us by the house and beautiful property was a reasonable trade-off compromise.

This was our first visit to Costa Rica, and we could not have gotten a better first impression of this amazing country upon arriving in PORTASOL. This home is even MORE amazing than the pictures can capture. The feel of a canopy treehouse has to be experienced, and that is really what this is! We were a family of 7, so the bunk room with the 4 kids was great, and then the other downstairs queen went to Mama, and my husband and I had the upstairs master. The open air living room and dining room was great. The regular evening storms were so refreshing sitting on the porches. The sounds of the jungle surround you and interesting flora flow from the grounds into the natural growth. We had a tree frog visit nightly near the pool, as well as a giant toad of some sort. The nearby river is magical. Our first morning we saw a blue morph floating by as we scambled in the riverbed for a few hours as well as a Jesus lizard! The staff is so helpful and friendly. You MUST have a 4wd car for this off road approach to the home. The gravel road is steep, but we never had any issue at all. We made the ultimate great decision to hire a chef for several nights during our stay, which made the vacation extra special. The management arranged it all, and we had a menu planned for each night that exceeded my expectations! They also helped organize all of our excursions and each day felt more amazing than the one before! I cannot wait to return. This is a special place in a special country!

Casa de Mono Locos was easily the most relaxing place I have ever vacationed. The serenity tucked between the sounds of the rainforest animals communicating, and trees rustling with showers of intermittent rain drops, was blissful. The infinity pool drops off into green lush forest with an opening just wide enough for a sunrise/sunset view. Sitting on the wrap-around deck with a cup of coffee and a book was honestly one of the highlights of my trip! I can't describe the peace-of-mind and clarity-of-heart I recieved from my trip to Casa de Mono Locos. I am so thankful to have experienced this private oasis that is just minutes away from the adventures of Manuel Antonio, Dominical and Quepos! Book your trip here... YESTERDAY! Don't wait. It's beyond worth it.

I visited the place with friends and family and loved the house! It’s located in the middle of rainforest, great vegetation. It was nice awaken to the sound of birds and the forest itself!

I loved Casa Monos Locos. Amazed that the house had everything imaginable even though its in the middle of the Rainforest. That was the best part been part of mother nature. My family and I would definitely return back to this home. And I would encourage everyone to stay there.

This review is for Casa de Paz, as the original house we booked ( shown in this picture) was not available upon arrival. Casa de Paz was a very nice house near to the Casa de los monos locos that we had reserved at VRBO. The Portasol loving area is a beautiful area in the middle of the jungle, up the round from the main highway about 2 kilometers. It is a convenient location as it is about 20 or 30 minutes to Dominical and Quepos and just a little farther to manual Antonio and Uvita. The house was comfortable for our family of 8 and the air conditioning in the bedrooms was a valuable necessity that made sleeping comfortable. We had many little visitors such as frogs, toads, and all kinds of insects including a praying mantis that were so cool to see each evening. The Portasol living property has its own beautiful waterfall to spend a peaceful afternoon. The staff of Portasol were also very helpful with providing us with information. Only a few minor problems. One is that the house we rented had a room with bunk beds to fit our 4 kids, while this house didn’t so we had to figure out sleeping arrangements differently. We had originally booked the Casa de los monos locos due to the features of the beds in the 3 bedrooms, so we were a bit disappointed about the change in house without any notice until arrival. Also the Casa de Paz has to share its WiFi with another house and is extremely slow. It says high speed internet, but it was not that at all. Overall the house was very nice in a nice location with nice amenities such as abundant hot water, air conditioning, fans, washer and dryer. It

Seven of us stayed at Casa Monos Locos between Apr 28 and May 5, 2018. The experience was authentic Costa Rican rainforest and an amazing adventure for all. The 3-hour drive from San Jose Airport is excellent, with new paving in the area of Portasol. The gravel road climb to the property from the highway is a thrilling yet safe drive (note 4WD required). The drive through the small village of Portalon on the way to the property is wonderful and authentic. Upon arrival, you realize how private the property is, with no other villas or structures in sight. The bedrooms of the villa are extremely comfortable and A/C controlled. The kitchen is well-equipped for all your needs. Wifi is good, and the satellite TV with some English-language stations was great for background music. The deep pool beside the deck is perfect for re-energizing after a long day, and was amazing to stand in, in the rain during the one tropical thunderstorm we experienced. The waterfall and pools that are a five minute walk from the house were equally amazing. There is a diversity of fauna and wildlife to be seen without ever leaving the property. The night-time sounds of the jungle are amazing!! The property is completely safe and secure with 24/7 security access control at the entrance to the Portasol properties. The property is also perfectly situated for short drives to Dominical, Manuel Antonio Park, zip-lining and white water rafting on the Savegre River. David, of Portasol Living was a perfect host and point of contact for us. As a former guide, he is a wealth of local information on everything from shopping to the best tours in the region. I highly recommend this wonderful property for first-time visitors to Costa Rica! It will leave you fulfilled, completely relaxed, and just like us - waiting to return!

He ido varias veces con mi familia y amigos a casa mono locos y en realidad la hemos pasado increíble un ambiente donde se vive la tranquilidad, preciosa vistas, cerca de las playas y al mismo tiempo alejado de todo ruido amantes de la naturaleza recomendadisimos

We had an amazing vacation in Costa Rica, to celebrate both mine and my mother's birthday. The house was gorgeous & made our stay even more special. The pool, the view, and the location was PERFECT. If you want to be whisked away to a tropical paradise, look no further. We will never forget this trip & hope to be back again soon! PURA VIDA!

We had a wonderful week, with amazing views. Comfortable rooms, and well equipped.

It was almost a year ago I decided to celebrate my birthday with a group of friends at Monos Locos in Portasol, best decision I could have ever make. We went for the whole week and had a great time. The house has everything so we even had a BBQ night, watched the sunset, side of the pool, then a starry night with the jungle concert... Words can't describe. And the service was the cherry at the top of the celebration! Seriously thinking of going again (for the third time actually) this year at least for a weekend cause it is less than 30 minutes from Quepos airport anyway! Strongly recommended for going with a group of friends or vacation with the whole family!

What a beautiful place in the jungle! My family of 5, (2 adults, 2 large teenage boys and 1 teenage girl) had a wonderful time with plenty of room for more. The next trip we'll bring at least 3 more friends. The house is amazing and has every amenity. Anyone looking to relax, could just stay in the pool or on the huge deck overlooking the lush green vegetation. Then there is the staff. Guillermo, Alex and most of all David, plus the cooks (If only they would come to our house to help out :). Everybody was attentive, very helpful, flexible and worked hard to make the trip perfect. The zip lines, horseback tour, scuba diving were all professionally operated and focused on safety. I travel weekly and this was the best location in the last 2 years by far. Highly recommend everyone visit and experience "Pura Vida" in person with the Tico people. Oh, and the waterfall 5 minutes away. Make the jump - we all did!

Amazing place to stay. This location was the highlight of our trip. We stayed here for eight nights with two families. Four adults and four kids (ages 8-13) fit comfortably. Guillermo and Alex, the care takers were very helpful and arranged a last minute rental car during the high peak season. They also arranged our trips such as rafting, canopy tours etc..The house felt very "Costa Rican" in comparison to the other places we stayed. The living room and dining room are outdoors and the bugs were never a problem even at night with the outdoor lights on. We did not even use bug spray. There is an amazing waterfall on the property as well that we went swimming in. Make sure you bring groceries on your way to the house! Loved the gated area so much that we considered buying. You will need four wheel drive to access the property, but that is almost a requirement if you are doing any adventuring in to the wilderness in Costa Rica.

Wow, where to start? How do you review paradise? Heaven on earth? I think the people of Costa Rica "Tico's" say it best in the phase you will hear over and over "Pura Vida" This was my sixth trip to Costa Rica having fallen in love with the country some 10 years ago. Although I have always understood the meaning of "Pura Vida" to be pure life, it took this trip and a week at Casa de Mono Locos for me to experience it. Whether it was walking out my bedroom to jump in the pool every morning before anyone else was awake, doing a few leisure laps or floating on back in silence or seeing the beautiful flowers and birds everywhere. Maybe it was sitting on a large piece of driftwood on the beach every night watching the sunset over the Pacific without another person besides us in site. I got it !! The nature in this region of Costa Rica is remarkable. I highly recommend a hike in Manual Antonio Park. Hiring a guide is the way to go, as you may miss allot. I have never since so many monkeys, iguanas and sloths in all my life. The wildlife around will not disappoint. We also went white water rafting close to Portasol and it was mind blowing. I know you should keep reviews short but I haven't even mentioned the water fall, the beauty of the house or the staff at Portasol. All of which are great. The house is beautiful. I loved the hand carved rails, custom kitchen and large deck overlooking the rainforest. I wanted to get away and recharge my mind, body and soul and I did. Some of my friends stayed plugged in with internet access available, but I choose to turn everything off. No TV ad's !!! Trust me when I tell you the deadlines, emails, voice messages and to do lists will be there when you get back. You owe it to yourself to experience "Pura Vida" for yourself. I have already booked my next trip. See you next year, my Tico friends and as always "Pura Vida"