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Villa Decary

Nuevo Arenal 5717, Costa Rica
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Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Villa Decary is hands-down the best place that my boyfriend and I have stayed in all of our travels. In October of 2011, my boyfriend and I intended to travel to Costa Rica to explore and choose a place to live together. We were thinking of settling somewhere on the pacific coast but before heading out there we stayed at... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

We had a fantastic stay in March whilst on honeymoon. The breakfasts were exceptional and varried over the 5 nights we stayed. The owner Dan couldnt do enough to accomadate us, including helping us to mend a punctured tyre by taking it to the local town. He also had excellent knowledge of local activities, with so much to do. This... More

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Boulder, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

We relished our time at Villa Decary. The hosts, Dan and Suzy are very knowledgeable and suggested only the finest restaurants and arranged many activities for us with high quality guides. They even came to our rescue once we had left them and gone to the Pacific side of the country. The grounds of this property are beautifully cared for... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Villa Decary was recommended to us and we were not disappointed! A beautiful setting with a comfortable cottage and superb breakfasts. An outstanding experience was visiting Elkin's farm. Elkin works at the hotel and we highly recommend a day with him and his family on their farm.

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Selsey, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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This small hotel / b & b is set high above the road alongside Lake Arenal. The grounds are quite extensive, with lovely vegetation, particularly the trees, and the views are lovely. The rooms are large and comfortable, with balconies overlooking the lake, and since they face north there are no curtains on the picture windows, which we found pleasantly... More

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Winnipeg, MB
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

We learned of this B&B on Trip Advisor and we're very glad we trusted the reviews. We spent 2 nights here in March before picking up our daughter in Liberia. The owner, Dan, and his amazing staff (Manuel, Elkin and Elisa) give a warm welcome to all visitors. They are wonderful ambassadors for Costa Rica and are one of the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

We stayed for two nights on our cross country trip through Costa Rica in March. We had a top floor room facing the lake with two twin beds. The rooms were nicely decorated and all the amenities worked just fine. The breakfast was exceptional. A local fruit plate, eggs or waffles/pancakes and great coffee. The grounds (thanks to Olivia (the... More

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Washington, DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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Villa Decary is a gem. The rooms are simple but attractive and spotlessly clean. The bungalow we stayed in, Casita Serenoa, was large, and plenty of room for our family of 2 adults and a child. The breakfast is great, and more than ample for a start to the day. The grounds are beautiful, there are lovely views of the... More

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Cayucos, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

My husband and I stayed in this hotel on our recent trip to Costa Rica. I really love this place. The rooms were creative, comfortable and shiney clean. I have never seen windows that crystal clear. Bird watching from bed with a cup of coffee was a gift I had not anticipated. When we returned home, I emailed the lodge.... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

My husband and I highly recommend this small B & B. On a trip around northern Costa Rica, staying in several hotels, their room was the best we had - large, colorful, immaculate, with a spectacular view of Lake Arenal. Breakfast was excellent both days. We enjoyed strolling around the lush grounds, viewing birds and listening to the howlers. Our... More

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