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7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
1 helpful vote
I highly recommend Paul as an ideal host and can now call him a good friend. Casa Cielo was recommended to me last minute as my previous accommodation had been overbooked. Not only was Casa Cielo more than I could have asked for, but Paul personally accommodated any and every need we had. I hadn’t expected to meet such a lovely family and stay in such a beautiful and authentic home with luxurious accessories. While the pictures speak for themselves, it was the personal touches that made this stay special. Homemade jams, cakes and treats were shared with us, rides into town were offered, and information about local tours and culture was provided. Paul’s family lives in the next lot and are accessible at any hour. The surrounding area is lush and provides a real, Costa Rican experience, rather than a stay in La Fortuna or surrounding cities. Horseback riding, hiking, waterfall repelling, bird watching, hot spring relaxing, and farm visiting are all accessible in this area. The house is kept perfectly clean and offers and incredible view of the Arenal volcano. As a world traveler, I often stay in nice accommodations, but Paul’s down-to-earth and generous nature made this experience memorable. Thanks for everything, Paul. I’ll definitely be back and look forward to spending more time with you and your family.
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1 review
2 helpful votes
The house sits, surrounded by green, perched on a ridge overlooking Arenal. The view from the 2nd floor sitting room (complete with bar) across the valley is exquisite. Breakfast by the pool is interrupted by flocks of parakeets fighting over fruit and visits by a dozen (more?) other kinds of birds.
But it isn't just the natural beauty - the house, Casa Cielo itself, is a work of art. It features hand-made wood furniture, polished concrete counters, a one-of-a-kind pizza oven (check the picture), and thoughtful lighting throughout.
We were a two-family group of 9, including 5 teenagers who took over the top floor. We were joined by another family for a couple of dinners. We all loved our visit with Paul, Rosie, and their kids. The house was great. We enjoyed dinners prepared by Paul & Rosie as well as breakfast every morning. They also gave good guidance on activities and adventures.
We spent time at The Springs Resort on a 2-day-pass, dined in La Fortuna, hiked in the cloud forest, and sipped cocktails by the pool.
A great time and highly recommended!
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4 reviews
6 helpful votes
Our four night stay at Casa Cielo was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. The house is brand new, clean, very spacious for our family of four, and offers spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and surrounding countryside. The best part of our stay was our gracious host family, Paul and Rosibel, who are wonderful company and made us feel right at home. They went out of their way to make our stay memorable, including delicious breakfasts by the swimming pool and two marvelous dinners, one of which was a multi-course feast on Christmas Eve. Paul can arrange tours, and the guides we had were very personable and knowledgeable about the wildlife, birds and plants that we encountered. We have travelled to many places and our stay at Casa Cielo is one of our highlights.
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3 reviews
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