Kathie's place is absolutely beautiful, set in a jungle paradise high above the lush Macal river valley. The wrap-around veranda gives you excellent views of the sunrise and sunset, which is the best time to catch many of the exotic tropical birds that frequently make appearances. We had a great time identifying the Emerald Toucanets and Crested Guan, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, parrots and many others. The howlers also made a visit to the trees right in front of the balcony which was amazing! Getting up there requires a 4x4 and some skills driving, but the long and bumpy dirt access road to the nearest town had road crews fixing the potholes during our stay. It was in fact much improved from when we first arrived. The house itself is wood and beautifully detailed, and the space is well appointed and very comfortable. The shower was great, and there is a very private waterfall a short swim across the river if you feel adventurous. WiFi was a surprise but worked very well, though you wont want to waste a minute staring at a screen. Overall this is the perfect place to get away from pretty much everything but the stars at night and the sound of the howlers. Cant wait to visit again!