Thank you, Roger, for your visit and kind comments about Villas Casa Loma. We always try to meet and greet our guests on their arrival in an effort to ensure that they are welcomed and comfortable. Your fun-loving, outgoing group arrived with nothing but high spirits and confident outlooks! We're so glad that you remembered to pack your sense of humour and adventure. To be sure, a rental car could have enlarged your experiences in the area, but being healthy and active you managed to cover a lot of distance and take in much of what our area offers...Our only regret was that your visit here was so short! Our staff had nothing but high praise for you all and thoroughly enjoyed your company. Wandering through the gardens on paths laid out in winding circuits is a pleasurable way of inspecting the tropical plantings and looking for local wildlife including many varieties of birds, howler monkeys, occasional deer, ocelots, coatimundis, whale watching from the higher elevations overlooking the Pacific, etc, or just relaxing by either of the 2 tropical swimming pools! One of the great beauties of Villas Casa Loma is that you can do SO MUCH - or nothing at all. Please come back again for the PURA VIDA lifestyle... Costa Rica is missing you!! Saludos! Tom and Igor

Kind thanks for your thoughtful "Review" of our Villa 5, George! We are delighted that the staff was 'up to snuff' as we require. Bayron, especially, takes an extra pride in maintaining the surrounding gardens and sparkling swimming pool. For a large, extended family such as yours, the Villa is both spacious and private, ensuring that the guests have a degree of privacy and separation that is not always possible in some rentals... The area, as you discovered, offers so very much to see and do. A variety of supermarkets, fishmongers, vegetable stands, etc. are just the start... Restaurants to satisfy the most demanding palate, exotic and fun local bars and "sodas" abound along the beaches and nearby, too. For the more energetic, there is any number of land and water activities and tours, from turtle and bird watching, river cruises, whitewater rafting, horse trail riding, zip lining, mud baths, volcano excursions, whale watching, fishing, golfing, surfing and so much more! All readily available close at hand. kick back with a good book under a palm or in the shade by the beach or pool, or make a day of kinetic activities. Do it all ... or nothing at all! ...The choice is always yours here in our gentle little corner of Paradise. We thank you for your visit, and hope to see you and your family and friends again here in Costa Rica, where there are NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS! Costa Rica is missing you! Come on back soon. We'll be waiting! PURA VIDA!! Tom and Igor

WOW! Thank you so much for the kind review.... We're glad you all enjoyed the Villa! So sorry about the missing staples! It is always a hassle to check to be sure that EVERYTHING is in place - especially with people coming and going so frequently. (Thanks for the 'heads up'. Staples should always be the first things that are available!) We try our best to check each property prior to new guests arriving, but sometimes things get overlooked - especially when occupancy changes so rapidly...We are always working on making things better for our guests, and thank you for your observation!) The resident "puppy" - '(Black') - is becoming more loving by the day and is growing into his feet at an amazing rate! We're delighted that you enjoyed him. Do come back again! We are always delighted to "host" such delightful guests. Although our Villas offer lots of distractions, there is always a large variety of distractions to keep one entertained. Activities range from fishing, golfing, hiking, canopy tours, sightseeing, snorkeling, surfing and so much more... Diversity is a way of life here!! Come back to the peaceful nature and the myriad of activities offered by this gentle, peaceful country! COSTA RICA: NO ARPURA VIDA! TIFICIAL INGREDIENTS! PURA VIDA! Tom and Igor

Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras y las suyas! ¡Disfrutamos tu compañía! ¡Gracias también a los adorables regalos canadienses! (El jarabe de arce SIEMPRE ES BIENVENIDO - Queso Oka y deliciosas mermeladas! - ¡Muy quebequés!) Disfrutamos de la deliciosa cena que todos ustedes suministraron, también. ¡Muchas gracias! Esperamos que la próxima vez que visitemos, podamos aprovechar al máximo la Villa, haciéndola más cómoda para conducir, ir de compras, playas, etc. El sol continúa brillando todos los días y Bayron está trabajando felizmente en la piscina y los jardines en gran forma ... ('Black' también envía sus mejores deseos! Las playas exóticas de nuestra área están mejorando y los eventos más recientes. La próxima vez, realmente debería agregar un dosel a las muchas actividades que abundan aquí. - como rafting, buceo, vela, pesca, tenis, excursiones por la naturaleza, etc., etc. ¡Siempre hay algo emocionante aquí! ¡Que tengas una maravillosa primavera y verano en el hermoso Quebec! Esperamos verte de nuevo aquí. ¡Felices senderos! ¡PURA VIDA! Tom e Igor

We are delighted that your extended friends had such a good time with us at Villas Casa Loma... You will be pleased to know that there are several new restaurants in the immediate area - most of which serve fresh seafood delicacies to satisfy the most demanding palate. One of these restaurants - "Camelion" - is in one of the most dramatic settings! The food and ambience there is truly spectacular. Just a bit further down the road is "Limonada" - aright on the beach. A wonderful place to chill out or ramp up with physical activities such as standup paddle boarding, sailing and mountain biking. Add to that "event night" activities and you have special memories in the making! (Our area is blessed with a broad range of entertainers, singers, musicians who appear frequently at area bars and restaurants. We are always delighted to bring our guests up to date on upcoming events and to assist in planning day trips of interest!) Add to that picturesque beaches, hills and enchanting scenery that is always just a breath away. A wealth of wildlife - such as butterflies, coatimundi, deer, monkeys, parrots and birds of all kinds reside in the adjacent tropical dry forest...The nearby ocean offers endless opportunities for whale, dolphin and turtle watching, too, so be sure to bring your camera! Canopy tours, enchanting river cruises, sailing, fishing, golf and tennis are all available mere minutes from our property. There are always a wealth of activities, sights and sounds to enchant and delight your senses and we are always delighted to be of assistance in discovering them! Costa Rica: No artificial ingredients!! PIURA VIDA! Tom and Igor

Thank you for the kind words, Kevin! As you discovered, Flamingo Beach is very picturesque - the "Monte Carlo of Costa Rica" . White sand and miles of uncluttered, walkable beach. All within a few minutes walk from our compound.....Whale watching, deep sea fishing, surfing and snorkeling, hose back riding, zip lining, are but a few of the wonderful activities available in our immediate area. Join walking tours with howler monkeys and visit spectacular waterfalls... There is so much to see and do here! Our staff was delighted with you all and - as usual - went the "extra mile" to ensure that your group had a good time and was well cared for ... As you could see, our pools and gardens are just a few of our special joys here in Costa Rica! Our staff really make an effort to keep them up... We will be delighted to see you again here in our little corner of Paradise. Come on back! The weather is great. Temperatures are balmy. Views are heavenly! Costa Rica:No artificial ingredients PURA VIDA! Tom :-) and Igor :-)

Thank you for your visit, Zeba! Our staff certainly enjoyed the time you all spent at Villas Casa Loma. We were only sorry that we were not in the country to be with you. Reports from the staff were that you all had a great, active time... DO come back again to enjoy Villas Casa Loma's warmth and hospitality! There is always lots to do and see here: Wonderful new restaurants to tempt the palate of the most discriminating diner! Countless beaches - each with its own "personality" - to charm and tempt you, too. Hopefully, the next time you visit we will be in residence so that we can join in the fun of planning new and exciting experiences! HASTA LUEGO & PURA VIDA!

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sharon ! We all really enjoyed your visit here and only wish that it could have been for a longer time. All of our staff was delighted to have you here, as were our other guests - and of course Igor and Tom ! We had a lot of fune helping you plan your various tours and you are all to be congradulated for managing to squeeze so much touring and so many great experiences into a brief 10 days... The highlight of this trip was probably the Tempisque River cruise which you managed to fit into your schedule. The wildlife is incredible and worth the visit. Visits to nearby hot springs, canopy tours, horseback riding, white water refting, national parks, surfing, birding and all manner of beach and water activities are but a few of the things to look for the next time you come back to our little corner of Paradise ! Thank you again for your confidence in us and for leaving us with happy memories of some truly wonderful people... We, too, plan to be "friends for life" ... Looking forward to seeing you all again soon! PURA VIDA. Tom and Igor

Alina and Aras, thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted that you and your friends had such a good time in our little corner of Paradise: VILLAS CASA LOMA. Of course, we have put a lot of love, care and attention into this property and we appreciate it immensely when people like yourselves respond in such a positive way! In addition to Papayas, plantains and bananas around the pool, we also have Mangos,coconuts, limes, lemons, oranges, pineapples, cashews and a variety of other fruits. Of course, our guests are encouraged to harvest and enjoy them. So glad to hear that you had the opportunities to visit a volcano, as well as some of the unique and beautiful beaches that are so close at hand. The next time you come, we hope to be in residence so that we can point out some of the unique wildlife that exists on or around our property, including monkeys, birds of all types, coatimundi, turtles, armadillos, wildcats, foxes, whales and even dolphins! We look forward to having the opportunity to host you again in the near future. Pura Vida! Igor and Tom

We are absolutely delighted that you had such a wonderful time here, Ava!! Your wedding/family reunion really worked out well! We know that VILLAS CASA LOMA is a wonderful venue for such occasions... Weddings are always very special occassions - as are family reunions and we have had quite a few of both here! As you could see, we are well designed for both accommodating guests and providing the space and facilities for fully catered wedding ceremonies and private groups conducted around one of the large swimming pools. There is SO MUCH to see and do here! The recently opened pathway through our nature preserve has proved to be a "winner"! Recent sitings: Sloths, cuatimundi, deer, wildcats and foxes to name just a few... The whales are back again cavorting in the bay out front, too! Brasilito just had its annual Fiesta, with bullriding, games of chance, all sorts of carnival and food stands - not to mention the beer and dancing! Flamingo is footing Mardi Gras activities, including a drag race, parade and topping it off with great live entertainments this week, too! Always something fun to do here! The next time you come, we'll have to make an excursion to Avellana Beach to Lola's wonderfully laid back restaurant, too. More great food and sunning under the palms. (By the time you read this Lola's Norte should be open closer by at Danitita Beach.) And of course, the fab and imaginitive restaurants of Flamingo/Potrero & Tamarindo. Great dining here, too! The list goes on ... Thank you all for your kindnesses to Ernesto (our right arm) who - along with Willy and Lorena - happily extend themselves to make our guests feel truly welcome and "at home" with their wide smiles and cheery dispositions! And special thanks, Ava, for your kind comments about the VILLAS CASA LOMA and its magic setting. Its development has been a true labor of love for us both... We are always thrilled when others appreciate it as we do! We are looking forward to seeing you again one day - (hopefully soon)- here in our little corner of Paradise! Please accept our warmest regards and kindest thanks! Until soon, PURA VIDA! Tom and Igor