Cottage vacation rentals in El Castillo

Andrea was an exceptional host, very helpful and responsive. The place was more beautiful than the photos and the attention to detail inside was very nice. I highly recommend a stay here for a very peaceful, restful, and for the amazing views and experience.

My friend and I really appreciated Ana Maria's hospitality and her family's gorgeous home. We loved the special personal touches including the jungle of house plants and well-stocked library with board games and books. Having the fireplace stocked with wood made it possible to have the perfect ambiance for reading in front of the fire on a misty afternoon! We found it helpful to have earplugs at night, as the home is close to a transit road, and earplugs did the trick to help us sleep soundly.

Honestly the best AIRBNB I've ever stayed at. It was incredible. The morning view over the pool to the comfortable amenities in the house... everything was perfect. The pictures don't do this home justice. Although it's a little secluded from the big city, I personally enjoyed the privacy of it. It's about 45 mins from this place to La Fortuna. Carlos was very responsive and helpful through the whole process. I'll definitely have this spot pinned for the future.

Truly splendid stay! Inflatable jacuzzi was amazing! And you can’t beat fresh clean water, chlorine free! We absolutely loved the place. We would definitely come again. Amazing price, definitely worth what we paid. It works great for a family with up to 4 children. Our king size bed was comfortable completely a dream. Nice kitchen well stocked. Huge glass front gives the house a sunny open feel. Even had a washer and dryer to get laundry done. Even provided laundry soap and extra toilet paper when needed. There’s even a simple grill and charcoal we used to grill supper.

Fantastic view and a really nice property. We didn’t get to see much of the surroundings due to unfortunate weather, but we enjoyed the house a lot. The area is beautiful, even on a rainy day, and the house is very close to the poas volcano, yet far enough away that you are not surrounded by tourists.

It matches the description, the house has all the conveniences to enjoy as a family. We traveled with a baby and pets and did not have any problems.

This was an amazing AirBnB there is far more to do and enjoy on the farm than you expect. The farm is enormous and there is a short hike down a little hill through the jungle that leads down to a big open area for cattle where you can cross a stream and enjoy the beautiful nature. Also there is this great, cheap restaurant called Victorino's which is relatively close.

We stayed for two weeks and felt sad to leave. Yuliana and her parents were great hosts, always responsive and helpful, recommending places to eat and visit and the occasional gift. Throw into that their dogs who asked for little more than a belly rub for their friendship. The cottage itself was as described. Large screened windows kept the place aired and let the sounds of nature flood in. The lack of aircon meant it was often hot especially upstairs and in the afternoon but what you get in return is a deeper connection to your surroundings. This included visits from capuchin and howler monkeys, birds, bats, toads and countless butterflies, and a diverse range of insects. The screens are pretty good at keeping the latter outside, and you can close the windows. Wi-Fi is decent and other amenities as described. With the heat we didn’t cook much but the option was there. We’d 100% return for the hospitality, the closeness to nature and the dogs.

Neal and Diane were very helpful. we had some issues with the car, contacting folks back home. They gave us some good tips. I had an issue with my knee and they gave me the number to a physical therapist in the area. Claudia was great, I was experiencing no pain by the time I left. The pool was a good place to watch storms move in and out from. The birds and other ani.als made it wonderful to look at. There property is just so beautiful. Tronodora is small but has all the things in a short walk for a long stay or a short stay. We had a car but on most days we simply walked into town. We fid hang out with there two dogs, Franny and Albert. They were cute, loving, creatures.

House is on a dairy farm, cozy and comfortable. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need for cooking, thank you very much. You do need to buy your food before you go since it is a little remote. There is someone working in the middle of the night next to the house and that might bother you if you are a light sleeper. One of the bathroom does not have hot water at the time and it seems common that kitchen does not have hot water. We are ok since there is another bathroom has warm enough water for shower.

My daughter and her boyfriend were there for a bike ride ride. The location was perfect for proximity to the ride and a great environment to relax following a strenuous day! There was a slight mix up with rooms, but it was quickly resolved for everyone. And, my daughter loved the replacement digs (pets included!) Kees is extremely easy to communicate with and very responsive. We highly recommend him and his accommodations.

very peaceful place with a great pool

The place is really very nice, my family and I loved everything, we enjoyed the pool and we liked that it had an area for children since we always travel with children, the hosts were very friendly and overall everything was excellent

The place is absolutely amazing. All activities are very close, the accommodation is super well maintained and beautiful and the host is involved. I would 100% recommend it for the very affordable price.

Peaceful and cozy. The right price, we were looking for.

Beautiful house, I would have liked to spend more time in it. The garden is beautiful and has a beautiful view of the volcano.

The place is very clean, in good condition, accessible and it is exactly as shown in the photos. The Host is very kind and attentive and provides great service

Everything was perfect! The location is excellent, entering the house was simple, the directions were super clear and the house's privacy is one of its main qualities. It's very important to note that any type of vehicle can enter. It took us about 9 minutes from the house to the nearest supermarket. The service and communication with Home Vacations was perfect! Super attentive to your needs. Ideal for families with children or babies because the house is fully equipped.

There were 6 of us including 2 children, for a 4-day stay. Everything went well. We particularly liked the pool, the calm of the wooded, flowery and particularly neat park, the animals, the driveway and the walking trail in the forest. Eduardo, the caretaker, was nice and helped us when we needed it. In short, we loved our stay.

Wonderful home….. beautiful grounds. If you are booking transportation I would only accept Adrian as your driver, he is awesome.

The place is beautiful, the house has everything you need to stay. We arrived and everything was clean, the pool is covered so you don't feel the sun so directly. It is a very quiet neighborhood, it has a bar restaurant and a supermarket nearby. We would definitely go back

This is a nice, spacious place. The hosts are super friendly and gracious. The town is beautiful ... one of my favorite spots in Costa Rica.

This was a perfect place for us. We really enjoyed it. We will stay again!

Esmeralda's home was amazing for my family to stay in. We were greeted with views of Arenal Volcano 24/7. The location is about 15 min from La Fortuna (4 wheel drive is a must on Costa Rica roads), away from the hustle and bustle and city sounds, and her house is plotted on top of a hill with the best views, which we loved very much. Not only were the views and peacefulness amazing, Esmeralda is the best host I have every had! She is such a sweet lady who lives on the property, so whenever we needed something or had questions, she walked on over to answer questions and help us. She even made us breakfast one morning. Her grandson Daniel, helps out as well and has his own guiding company called Las Pastivas. We took one of his tours and he is amazing and very knowledgable on everything Costa Rican! Check him out as well for tours. If you are looking for a Tican local house experience, this is the house. We will stay here again when we come back to La Fortuna area.