Casa Holanda is a great place to stay and was a welcome arrival to Costa Rica after our flight in. James was great giving us tips on the area and background to the country and well as some tasty home cooked food. The garden is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the flowers and birds - really recommended! more

Quiet, elegant and safe, Casa Hollanda gets it right on a multitude of levels. Personalized service by the owner James, plus nice tipico restaurants nearby, will make for a pleasant stay. An attractive array of nearby daytrips plus his tranquilo backyard will take your worries away, especially at night. We can still hear the magic of his orchestral chimes in... more

We are a family of 4 and had a great stay at Casa Holanda. James was extremely helpful and full of information. We really enjoyed the Heredia area, which is close to lots of activities and Costa Rica is the best. more

My two traveling companions, and I stayed at Casa Holanda on two separate nights. The casa was warm and inviting, very clean and well-maintained. James, the host, is an accomplished composer, and fabulous singer/piano player. He entertained us in song and with a wicked game of Uno. Breakfast was a gourmet delight. You can also purchase beer and wine ,... more

We stayed five nights at Casa Holanda and it was neat and clean, well decorated and well designed for guest, not only meeting our needs but exceeding our expectations. We enjoyed his courtyard with its covered eating area, exotic plants, and fireplace that burns coffee wood. He gave us tours for sites we wanted to visit like the volcano Poas... more

My husband and I stayed at Casa Holanda at the beginning and end of our honeymoon. Our main trip was out to the Caribbean coast, but thought it would be nice to relax at a B&B before and after the jungle~ and we made the right call! The accomodations were very nice, the food was fresh and delicious, and James... more

Our family of seven used up all four of James's rooms and had a fantastic time! James made sure our children (ages 4 and 6) had games to play with and directed us to family-friendly places in the area. James arranged tours and had his own interesting tours to offer as well. We did the market tour, Heredia tour, and... more

Outstanding B&B in a neighborhood 6 KM from San Jose. James, the owner, is an amazing host and and interesting guy. If you want to spend time in the greater San Jose area, this is an excellent choice. I couldn't have felt more taken care of and wished that I had more than one night to spend in the area.... more

After two weeks on the Caribbean coast (Puerto Viejo), my girlfriend and I came across James' s Casa Holanda through a recommendation. We stayed with James for three full days and two nights at the end of August (2007) and had an amazing time. The house is clean, bug-free and beautifully decorated. We chose to stay in the 'Tickled Purple... more