We booked this B&B after reading the excellent reviews on here, and we weren't disappointed. The owners (and their daughter, who was there for most of our stay) did everything they could to make us feel welcome. The place itself is beautifully decorated, with a lovely pool and stunning views out over the canyon. The rooms and bathrooms are very pretty, with bathrobes and very well-stocked minibars.

We stayed for a week and Steve cooked us a delicious and different breakfast every day, and even a fantastic Lebanese meal one evening. The owners were so friendly we went out for dinner with them several times (high-end Italian Bacchus has excellent food) and often sat and drank a bottle of wine with them in the evening.

Rita also organised several different day trips for us which were fantastic. I'd highly recommend white water rafting on the Pacqaure River (mind-blowing scenery) and ziplining at Turu Ba Ri. Oh yes, and their dogs are totally adorable!

All in all, we had an absolutely lovely holiday and I hope we get to go back some day, if only to sing along to Gram Parsons with Steve ;o)

I choose to stay at this beautiful B&B for two nights to kick off my week long Costa Rica vacation. Only now I wish I would have stayed there the whole week! Steve and Rita were kind, generous and very welcoming. They made sure I always had something tasty to eat and drink, and were wonderful company. My room was wonderful and the view from their balcony is breathtaking! I will be back again, but this time for more than just a few days!

Absolutely incredible experience staying at Casa Bella Rita, I would have to say hands down that it is the best place I have ever stayed which is no mean feat as i have stayed in over 100 hotels in 17 countries.

One of the infinite reasons were the generosity of the hosts, Steve and Rita are just incredibly nice people, Steve waited around in the airport for 4 hours for us on arrival in the country, even after his trust Mercedes broke down, they were well aware of our situation and let us get our heads down straight away that night.

We awoke in our beautiful room with the help of Rita, to catch our early transportation across country to a hearty breakfast made by Steve and Rita, they were even nice enough to share some vegetarian food for Sarah.

We then took in the amazing scenery and chilled out with their perfect little puppies before getting our bus.

On the trip back Steve drove us to the airport at 4am, although we said we were prepared to get a taxi, i get that they are providing a service and "it's all included in the price" but this was just incredible for us, they really do bend over backwards...

As far as i am concerned I would not spend my time in Costa Rica anywhere else!

PS as Steve says, if you go to Meme's get the Casado Chicharrones, and the Queso Frito for Rita!

We spent one night there in early May before we flew home from San Jose. The house was beautiful with a scenic view over a canyon. Steve was on time to pick us up at the airport and even gave us a ride when we were ready to leave. The breakfast was delicious, omelettes with roasted potatoes and freshly squeezed orange juice. The beds were very comfortable and much appreciated after days hiking around Costa Rica. Definitely a great place to stay any time you pass through San Jose!