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"Great stay for 6 days nights. Great friendly staff and the food and beer are solid. Fabalous view of lake arenal. The grounds are hilly and steep in some places, but couple of very nice trails. Lots of animals: dogs, cows, goats etc which for me is always welcome. The owner J.P. is a riot and great to talk to. Wealth of knowledge about the area and Costa Rica in general. "

"The park was super close by. The bungalows had the most amazing view I believe the best view in the whole area and not to mention the host was the most accommodating and friendly person I have ever had the pleasure of staying with. He provided delicious breakfast every morning as well as recommended fun activities to do in the area which overall made our stay more than amazing. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy such a wonderful time at this beautiful place. "

"Our stay was exceptional! Patrick was extremely helpful in coordinating some of our Arenal adventures including a gormet dinner at the nearby Gingerbread House. The view from our villa was magical. We really appreciated the homemade breakfasts every morning. We will never forget our stay there. "

"The staff was amazing! The place beautiful . The food excellent!"

"Casa Donna Rosa was an incredibly peaceful and rejuvenating retreat. Each morning, we enjoyed feeding the birds from our porch with fresh bananas thoughtfully provided by our hosts, Carlos and Werner—a simple ritual that quickly became a highlight of our stay. Carlos and Werner were exceptionally gracious and attentive, always ensuring we felt welcome and well cared for. Every morning they prepared a delicious, homemade breakfast and offered wonderful recommendations for exploring the area, which made our experience even more memorable. We left feeling refreshed and grateful—and we truly hope to return someday. "

"Nana and Jeff were so helpful and knowledgeable about local history and the birds and animals that we encountered. Our casita was very comfortable and private. Breakfasts were delicious and the grounds were beautiful and well maintained."

"She was very accommodating. Helped me to arrive there late when I didn’t seem to have any good options. I’m grateful for her. She’s a sweet woman. "

"Loved being in middle of nature. Clean room amazing staff!"

"Room was fine, scenery spectacular and breakfasts delicious."