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Chalet Nicholas

Rte 142 | 2 km. west of Nuevo Arenal, Nuevo Arenal 05117, Costa Rica
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  • Costa rica(13)
  • Great Danes(10)
  • Fresh fruit(8)
  • Howler monkey(5)
  • Front porch(5)
  • Hot springs(3)
  • Delicious breakfasts(3)
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Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

We spent three days here before Easter with our 16yo daughter. Costa Rica is beautiful and compact although the roads are slow. This is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in a great location. The owners Catherine and John are very friendly and full of local knowledge. The accomodations are homelike, the gardens are fantastic as is the Rain Forest out... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

Chicago
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

We spent 6 nights at Chalet Nicholas. We regretted leaving. John and Cathy were gracious hosts. The breakfasts (Omelets, fresh fruit and juice) were delicious! Trust their advice regarding restaurants and activities. Go with John and the dogs for a hike. So many different types of birds. A common question from family was “Did you drink the water and eat... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver Waiting for the suprise package! will advise when it come........woof,woof , lick, lick.......... More

Walpole, Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

March 2012 We had such a wonderful stay at Chalet Nicholas and only wished that we were there longer. We loved every bit of our stay swith you from your dogs, to the birds, the delicious breakfasts you cooked and, of course, all of John's jokes! We usually fill our days with activities while in Costa Rica but we found... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

Saint John, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Highlights of my recent Costa Rican vacation? ... most definitely they include my week-long stay with John and Catherine at Chateau Nicholas! Despite initial trepidations about staying with strangers in their home (first experience at a B&B), I felt like I was with family the moment I walked through the door and met the Nicholas's and their Great Danes. The... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

Beautiful place, friendly charming and generous hosts, sweet dogs, awesome breakfasts every morning ... what more can I say? Oh yes -- gorgeous weather! We stayed 3 nights and it was the perfect way to start our week in Costa Rica. We saw more birds there than anywhere else, even fed the toucans, what a hoot! And hiking with John... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

Peninsula, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

John and Catherine were fabulous hosts, we stayed 4 nights in mid Jan 2012 and will definitely will come back. There are so many things to do in the area, 4 nights was not nearly enough. It's location is wonderful, 5-10 minutes to Nuevo Arenal, maybe 45 min to La Fortuna. The house itself is quite cozy, with separate quarters... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Cathy and John are exceptional hosts. Cathy's pancakes surpassed the standard set by previous reviewers. Our hike with John and his five Great Danes was unforgettable. We left with seven new friends!

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chaletnicholas, Owner at Chalet Nicholas, responded to this review
April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

Gent
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

We only slept one night at this fabulous place which is a nature park on his own with all the birds you could imagine. We've been for about 4 weeks in Costa Rica and after this break at Chalet Nicholas at the beginning of our trip we never had the chance anywhere else to see that much brids from so... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

Exmouth, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

We stopped here for just one night, but were given the welcome of members of the family coming to stay!! The house and gardens are just beautifull and you can easily spend hours out on the balcony rocking chairs looking at all the birds and the view. Rooms are lovely and homely, the shower the best Ive had in costa... More

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

Mt. Pleasant
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011

My spouse and I loved the location of this simple B&B (the middle of the cloud forest) and the delicious breakfast prepared by John and Catherine. The guided trek through the forest - led by John- was the unanticipated highlight of our stay. A stay at Chalet Nicholas is now "standard" for our trips to Costa Rica.

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April 24, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you can return, Pura Vida.........John, Cathy, Lucas and the 5 great danes: Minnie, Marty, Mukki, Maya and MacGiver More

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Rte 142 | 2 km. west of Nuevo Arenal, Nuevo Arenal 05117, Costa Rica
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