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"The farm was so charming—including the goats and pigs! It felt secluded, safe, and had an excellent view of the farm and lake. The staff were sweet and attentive and the food was amazingly tasty."

"This is a wonderful location near the national park. If you are wanting to hike the waterfall trail in the national park, it is only about a 5-10 minute drive from this hotel. The hotel is unique in its design and location. It is nestled into the natural surroundings, and the grounds are lovely. There is a further hike across the road on some grounds owned by the hotel, and it is a nice little introduction to the rainforest. There are multiple bird species in the garden. The hotel has wide floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the valley, and you can birdwatch from the main dining area. The food here is excellent as well. There is homemade bread with fruit/eggs/porridge in the mornings. The coffee is also plentiful and good. Some may find that these rooms need "updating" to modern decor, and that may be true. But, I found the rooms to be clean and well-maintained. The aesthetic of this hotel is unique, and I appreciate this more than any standard boring aesthetic from contemporary hotels that all look the same. The owner has clearly put thought into the decor, and it reflects the unique personality of this hotel. I would definitely stay here again. This are remains relatively undeveloped, and it is a good getaway from more touristy areas of Costa Rica."

"Amazing stay! The staff is very friendly and the view is awesome! Very well located."

"My Family has the pleasure of staying in this home for a week and we wish it was much longer. Patrick is an exceptional host. From pre vacation communication and questions, to setting up our airport transfer, drivers for the week, excursions He is nothing but accommodating. I wouldn’t hesitate to encourage any Friend or Family member to stay here. Patrick and his Team made us feel so comfortable and the breakfast was incredible. The house is very comfortable and to echo other reviews the pool house, grounds, amenities, and the views from the terrace didn’t dissapoint. Travel trip for those who make not be too familiar. WhatsApp and Zelle are both utilized heavily - set both up before you go!This is the perfect spot to setup base to explore the Lake Arenal area!!We will be back!"

"Love this place. The owner was very helpful and hospitable, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The property offers plenty of trails and activities, so there’s really no need to leave—you can fully enjoy your time right there. Also, the food at the restaurant is excellent. Highly recommend."

"Wow, wow, wow! We truly enjoyed our stay at Agutipaca so very much! We didn’t want to leave. It’s an absolute paradise! The staff are so friendly and accommodating. They were able to help us in a moments notice with any questions we had. Unfortunately we do not speak Spanish, so we found chatting through WhatsApp to be the best solution for communication. The property itself is immaculate. The bungalows were so clean and comfortable. The beautiful patios were well equipped with comfortable seating and a hammock. There’s AC in the room which made it very comfortable. They provide coffee and milk, hand soap and bar soap. They deliver the freshest, most beautiful breakfast every morning between 7-9 (you pick the time). We loved eating on the patio listening to all birds and animals in the lush gardens surrounding the bungalow. It was heaven! We also enjoyed the pool and miss going for our morning swims. :) There’s lots of comfortable loungers and hammocks in the area around the pool, as well as a fully functioning washroom. There are fruit trees all around the property, which we thought was super neat. The location is ideal! Just a short drive to Bijuaga and located in between Miravalles and Tenorio. We did a day trip to Miravalles, which was fantastic! On our final day, a sweet member of the staff walked me down the road to show me a momma and baby sloth in the tree near the property. It was a really nice experience. We can not recommend this place enough! "

"Gerardina y Rose con su amabilidad le dan calor al lugar. Por el precio acordado obtuvimos un buen lugar, tranquilo, con lo necesario. Muy cerca del Parque. El desayuno y el almuerzo muy buenos. Nuestro único inconveniente, (que al final no está en sus manos), fue mala conexión al WiFi. Por lo demás, sin duda regresaremos."

"One of the best places we have stayed."

"Beautiful property in a remote location, with amazing staff. Great restaurant and beautiful well maintained grounds with even beer stocked in the fridge."