Lovely country house, many animals including beautiful horses. All the staff super friendly and attentive.

My husband and I recently stayed at la Casa Verde. We were able to find it through our Airbnb app the morning of, and Alex had everything ready for us to check in the same evening. It was a little difficult to find, we ended up driving by a few times while backtracking to start over from the beginning. We should have trusted the directions (they were spot on!) but it was dark and we ended up second guessing ourselves. Upon our arrival, we were welcomed and given a tour of the property. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, complete with a large pool, hot tub and gazebo surrounded by beautiful gardens. It would be the perfect place for a friend's get-together or family trip, and we wish we had more time to enjoy everything! In the morning, we awoke and enjoyed our coffees with our feet in the pool before having to head off to the airport. It was a short stay, but worth it. Overall, Casa Verde is a great location and a hidden gem. Thanks for having us!

Muuuuyyy nice room and a place very carefully at all ... the hot jacuzzi in the afternoon to rest is super !!! Pure Life...

The family who owns and manages this property are truly amazing people. I made the reservation over the Christmas holiday for my parents who are traveling to Costa Rica for the first time and they absolutely fell in love with the environment and company. This family is genuine, kind, and (URL HIDDEN) parents originally booked as guest but left as family. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking to explore, socialize, and understand Costa Rican culture. Excellent hosts and truly wonderful people.

We had a great stay here - our hosts very gracious and accommodating. The location is beautiful and perfect proximity to the airport while still feeling like a retreat. Unfortunately we could't get the hot tub or sauna to heat up enough to use, but we enjoyed the delicious breakfast poolside. Would definitely stay again!

Very convenient to Route 27, so easy to get to both San Jose and the beach.

This is a very beautiful and quiet place to stay, offered by really nice hosts... When Sylvia asked me how they can improve, I could not come up with anything, so that probably tells it all.

Our experience with our host Sylvia, her daughter, and her family of fur babies was excellent. We greatly enjoyed the peace and quiet of her studio. The pool was great and the view from the deck was amassing especially at night. A most enjoyable stay.

Sylvia made me feel very welcome. The description and the photos were very accurate. Sylvia was very helpful with letting me know places to go see and transportation ideas.

Can I give it 10 stars? Yulion was an excellent host. The house is brand new and pretty comfortable. I definitely recommend this house.

It is a very beautiful place, a little tricky to get to it if you have no car, but once in place relaxation is immediate. The house has good facilities, a well equipped for those who enjoy cooking, kitchen has all amenities and within the complex has a waterfall that relaxes the atmosphere with the sound of water. A very good choice to stay.

Yulion's place was lovely! The house was so very comfortable and had everything you would need including a fully stocked kitchen and extra throw blankets. The property was gorgeous - A huge waterfall just steps away! I wish we had a little extra time to explore more. We stayed here to be closer to the airport for our 7 a.m. flight and the 15 minute drive to the airport was a breeze. There aren't stores or food nearby so plan to stop before heading to Yulion's place. I noticed he has two units side by side so booking both could accommodate larger parties. I would definitely stay here again.

Yulion has beautiful apartments not too far from the airport. Everything was clean and spacious. Just remember to get the lock box code from him before your arrival.

Yulion was a great host. The apartment looks just as beautiful in person. There is a great kitchen that has everything you need to cook up a nice meal. The pool was beautiful and well maintained. The waterfall is close by and is a nice walk. I would highly recommend !!

Loved it. This was our first and last stop as we had a late arrival and early departure. Exactly as shown in pictures, and very clean. That pool was lovely after a day of travel! Air conditioning in the bedroom is a plus. The full kitchen has everything you need for cooking. The waterfall behind drowned out any sound of traffic, although sadly had litter around it. It really felt very peaceful here, despite being so close to the airport and city amenities. We would definitely return here. We didn't get the chance to meet Yulion, but his father was very friendly. Poli who manages the Finca was very helpful and brought us fresh oranges and coconut to sample. Poli thanks for your kind help on our last day. We're so glad we stopped here. Two adults two kids (9,11)

Beautifully landscaped gardens, lovely pool, very nice apartment. The kitchen has a great gas stove and very nice appliances. Yulion answered our calls promptly and sent clear check-in instructions. He was very gracious- there were some issues with the pool and he gave us a refund even though we didn't request this. I would recommend this place.

Excellent property! Very scenic, safe and quiet. Walking distance to an awesome waterfall, peaceful area and location. Highly recommend!

Ileana was the up most friendly and helpful hostess. Her mother and her were so nice. The place was as described on the airbnb page and more. She went out of her way to help on exploring Costa Rica. Great attitude clean place and the restroom was so clean and nicely fixed. I would highly recommend her place. Hopefully I will get to see them again. Thank you so much ileana.

After a little rocky start at the apartment (broken internet router and a horrible smell) we had a great stay at Casa de Bell. We loved the fact that it very light and that we had a whole view of the valley. In fact, if you walk around the balcony, it provides almost a 360 degree view. At this time of the year (late December and January) it is a bit windy so if you don't like wind, I would pick the lower apartment. Both apartments are identical so it is a matter of taste whether you like more view, more wind (when it is blowing), more light, few stairs, next to the pool, etc. The bed is extremely comfortable and the woman who cleans makes the place sparkle (she comes in once a week but with the wind and for only about $10 we had her clean another day a week). There is also a TV which we watched infrequently (unless you like news there isn't much to watch) but the internet connection was excellent so we were able to download movies, etc. I was also working while I was there so good internet was critical for me. It is a great location but be prepared - walking into town can be a challenge unless you are physically fit. Or are prepared to get fit. You are obviously at the top of a ridge so it is a long way down (hence the great view) and a long way up. But taxi's are very inexpensive $3-$5 to and from town. Overall a great experience. A few short comings that may get corrected (there was no workable grill for instance) but we will definitely be back.

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What a great discovery! The house is very comfortable and set on a fantastic location. Due to this, the views are stunning by day and by night. The house has got all what you need and it felt very safe. The town is very close by too. Just as close to San Jose as to travel to beaches and national parks. To top it all, both the owner and manager are really nice and accesible to questions and requests. Will definitely be back!

This is an ideal location for a couple (or one person) who want to relax and enjoy the great views, comfortable accommodations, and some peace and quiet. Keith was very prompt in making the initial arrangements, and then Pete and Stef (the property managers) looked after us very well throughout our entire 6 week stay. The house is very clean, very safe and very comfortable. We loved the views across the Central Valley both at night and during the day. All appliances worked great, the pool was clean and refreshing and we had good solid internet throughout. For any birders, we saw 61 species just on or from the property. The only consideration for anyone staying there is you need a car to get into town, or you can call a taxi (2,ooo colones each way) into town for groceries. The comfort, view and overall atmosphere was wonderful and we hated to leave after 6 weeks.

This is an awesome place to finish your CR trip or to spend a few days traveling the Central Valley. It's very new and built with class, there are great views on the valley, the kitchen is very equipped compared to other places in CR and the car is parked just outside and on the same level so loading/unloading it is very easy. It's not too spacey for a 4 member family like us but its still OK. Pete the property manager is very helpful with tips on local stores etc. I wouldn't recommend it as 1st place in CR if you're coming trans Atlantic since its little too far from the airport (30 mins plus) and check in process can also be time consuming since you have to set an appointment with Pete, however if you arrive from the US then its fine.

My wife and I really enjoyed staying at the Casa de Bell! Upon arrival, we were greeted by Keith and his wife Maria as well as his property manager Pete and Stef. They welcomed us to the apartment and took the time to show us around the property. The apartment is very spacious, clean and open. The view is absolutely breathtaking and is very enjoyable in the mornings on the balcony with a hot fresh cup of coffee. There was also a complimentary cleaning service that cleaned the apartment once a week. We spent a month at this apartment with no issues or complaints. Instead, we spent the time relaxing and enjoying the benefits of living in Atenas, Costa Rica.

We stayed for a month at Casa Bell, and it suited us perfectly. As others have said, the pictures and description are completely accurate. The property manage, Pete, looked after us, checking in regularly and keeping on top of things. We had a car and we're glad we did, because the Casa is on top of a steep ridge that we wouldn't want to walk too often. Georgeous view to San Jose by both day and night. Comfy Layzboy chairs in the living area. Weekly maid/laundry service included. Great value at the price.

Our time at Casa de Bell was pure joy. We stayed on the second floor apartment that overlooked the nightlights of San Jose, and the rancho and pool. The weather was excellent with warm breezes most days and cool breezes in the evenings. We stayed for the month of April, which had some very windy days/nights, some afternoon rain at times, and excellent daytime and sleeping temperatures. Sunrises and sunsets over the mountains were beautiful. The place itself has a kitchen with everything you need, a comfortable bed, excellent internet service (we had to continue our writing work while in Costa Rica), plus the pool for a daily break from our work. The only complaint about the furnishings is the couch is not as comfy as we’d like, but we put a couple of pillows on it and all was well. The water in the pool was maintained at an excellent balance so that the only thing required of us was to skim the leaves and flowers that would blow in every day from the breezes that kept us so comfortable. We enjoyed swims in the morning, afternoon, and evenings; it was delightful. We also enjoyed working on our computers (when necessary) and then relaxing and reading by the pool on the lounges in the shade of the rancho. We delighted in our wildlife “neighbors” that included iguanas, geckos, nesting birds in the rancho and palm trees (we saw some of the babies hatch and grow), and a variety of hawks and other birds that dance across the sky. The privacy, quiet, proximity to town for when we wanted or needed anything made for a perfect place to relax and unwind while maintaining our US work schedule as we began to explore Costa Rica. One of the best bonuses for Casa de Bell is Pete, the manager of the property. Any issue we came across was quickly and effectively handled. He is a wealth of information about the country, the community of Atenas, and the process of relocating here (something we came here to discern). He’s very friendly, very helpful, and a nice guy to be around. All the workers Pete uses (gardeners, handymen, and maid) and networking contacts he recommends are as nice as Pete and excellent sources for Spanish practice (though most speak English too). We highly recommend Casa de Bell as a place to stay. Barbara & Keene Little, Seattle Washington, April 2016

These are some of the nicest people you will ever meet! Our Spanish is very basic but we had no problems communicating with our host and his family. The apartment was clean and comfortable and birdwatching from the balcony was spectacular. Although the small kitchen was equipped with all the necessities, we paid extra for meal preparation and Nidia was an excellent cook. El Rodeo is a great escape from the tourist areas where you can experience real life as a Tico. You will not regret staying here and we highly recommend it. We will definitely return!

You and your mom were very hospitable and helpful. Also, the neighbors were very friendly and helpful. It is a pleasant and safe neighborhood.

This little cabina is in a very remote section of Ciudad Colon and for the adventurous and culturally interested visitor, I highly recommend it. The house belongs to Juan's mother Cecelia and she is such an incredible delight to visit with...she is the mother of 12 and grandmother of 8 and everything about her brings forth her deep love and compassion for others. She brought us chairs to relax in on the porch, the offer of coffee, fresh fruit for snacking on and a delicious fresh Tican dinner every evening. Her hugs are the epitome of this cultures love and acceptance, and we felt like one of the family at first embrace. The area is quite remote and although it is in a neighborhood and there is a small school and mini Mercado very close there are no other amenities and a cab ride will cost you about 3000 colones. So come prepared with everything you may need for the duration. The University of Peace is about 300 meters from the house and is worth the $10 fee for the tour and access to the beautiful grounds. We saw wild parrots in the trees and turtles and swans in the lake. The view of Ciudad Colon and the central valley is wonderful, and the mission statement for the University is a beautiful testament to the intention of the founders and the curriculum of it's educational principles.

I stayed here with my wife and two young girls in April 2017. The location was good, a 10 minute walk into Atenas, along pavement most of the way. The apartment is set within a three storey block of apartments, all very friendly and quiet, occupied by both expats and Ticos, never busy. The apartments are set within bigger grounds that the children liked exploring. The pool and pool area are excellent, girls loved the slide and my wife and I were able to swim lengths (pool has a 25m lane!) There are two friendly employees on site, Rudy and Andrea, who were always on hand for questions or problems. We organised car hire through them, and also found out about amenities in Atenas. They will also come and do housekeeping on request. Apartment was very clean, spacious for a small family, nice view from balcony. We also used TV, Internet, aircon, Washing machine, hob, microwave, coffee machine - no problems. Simply excellent value.

The apartments are ok. a bit out dated but for Costa Rica still really nice. the place if for sale and the owner is not there, has really nice care takers, you must speak Spanish other wise nothing can be arranged as they only speak Spanish. The resort is in a minimum maintenance state, the pool is nice, the waterslide was turned on once during our 12 days there. not many guests around in March which is nice. We had to leave early as we had people downstairs who smoked on the balcony, I am asthmatic we could not stay longer. Also if everybody runs the A/C its is really loud. The view is really nice. the main road is going past the property and the cars and trucks starting at 5.30 am until 11 pm endless traffic and very noisy at times. There is no cleaning service available, and you need to maybe buy some stuff for the kitchen if you start cooking. we bought some good knives and a scissor. The washing machine is perfect. Bring your own pool towels and some shower towels, hand towels and face cloth, cleaning cloth.

We spent a very good week quiet and calm. Everything went well. The description is consistent with reality. It's clean with air conditioning. Just be aware that hot water only works the afternoon with the sun's heat. I definately recommend this airbnb which is part of the best we've had in Costa Rica!

the apartments are very clean and have a wonderful view...The pool is perfect to lounge around and cool off....

Andrea was quite collaborator for our stay pleasant. I appreciate the cooperation provided at all times.

Nice small and cozy place. Brayan's parents are very nice people.