| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 5 positive, 0 negative]
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| 10/17/09 |
Positive
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Peaceful. We enjoyed 4 amazing nights at
Casa Arbol on our honeymoon. This house
is one of a kind - a 4wd vehicle is a
must to get you to the house while 24/7
security allows you to leave any safety
concerns at home. Gabby was a trememdous
asset - especially given our very basic
understanding of Spanish. Her intimate
knowledge of everything in the SJDS area
(food/restaurants, tours/activities,
beaches, you name it!) proved to be much
more valuable than any hotel concierge
could ever be. A local who speaks
perfect English, Gabby was able to
service all of our needs as we enjoyed
the SJDS area.
If you are looking for nightlife or
other tourists, Casa Arbol is not for
you, however, if you are looking to
relax and enjoy Nica's natural
environment and all it has to offer,
look no further. You can enjoy the same environmentally conscious design and
Nica outdoor experience while paying a
fraction of the price of Morgans Rock -
the high-end eco-resort is just a couple
of miles down the road.
Scott and Gabby could not have been more
helpful with all the email question we
posted before the trip. The tree house
is newly built and appointed with modern
amenities - there is no need to want for
anything while you relax in paradise. |
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Andrew, Denver, CO |
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| 07/28/09 |
Positive
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My family and I were pleasantly suprised at by the beautiful atmosphere and thoughtful design, artwork and comforts afforded by Casa Arbol. The feeling of openness and closeness to nature as well as the incredible views and solitude definitely make it a first of its kind experience for us.
Gabby was very helpful and went out of her way to make sure that we were comfortable and well supplied as well as having lots of good suggestions for dining and activities. We found it to be the perfect location for a relaxing
sojourn away from the commercial overload of most retreats. My daughter who is an avid birder found that just sitting quitely on the deck an endless flow of different birds would come by to display there plumage, and sing their special song.
Thanks for a great experience, Leo, Tia, Jessica, Kyle and Tod |
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Leo F. Blickley, Santa Barbara |
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| 04/01/09 |
Positive
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My wife and I travel quite abit and we think that this place is one of the best places we have ever stayed.
If you prefer to be out of the noise and tourist areas, however still be a short drive to it. This is perfect.
Very quiet, private and beautiful. Rent a 4x4 from Managua if you can as it's much cheaper.
The beaches are perfect, we went for walks down there all of the time and then home for beers and pool time.
Gabby was the best person to have around, she helped us with everything and couldn't be a better resource.
Email me if you want pics. We took 1000 of them. |
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Corby Richmond, Thunder Bay, ON
8076215825 |
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| 02/22/09 |
Positive
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I usually search for out of the way places, not caring for noise or feeling the need for town life, and was thrilled to stumble on this home. I love this location, it is all and more than the description for it boasts. The house is fantastic, incredibly constructed, with a master bedroom that is magical. Seriously... You wake up to the sounds of Howler monkeys and a huge variety of birds up close and personal. The view is extraordinary, and really gives you the feeling of being in a birdhouse ~ eye level looking over the trees at the coastline.
Not enough can be said about the beach! It is one of the best beaches I've seen, great for body-surfing, swimming, walking and just relaxing. The forest leading to the beach is really beautiful. I traveled with my 13yr. old son and his friend, and we all loved it equally (except when I took the master bedroom after the storm of disbelief from the boys….)
The house is very well-stocked (he has really thought carefully about most everything). The construction is amazing, displaying very high quality craftsmanship. The staff is very helpful, or non-intrusive you choose. Best of all…you feel as if the house just disappears when you enter the gate. So peaceful!
You will want to rent an SUV, just to make you feel more comfortable on the roads leading to the house. They are just fine, but it will make it easier for you if you do. I will most definitely be returning here, to this house. Thanks for the great experience Scott. By the way, Gabby is a huge asset. I don’t know how she is able to find the freshest fish and best carne for delivery at the house, but she does!
See you again, Lisa, Zack and Harry
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Lisa |
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| 08/24/08 |
Positive
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| wonderful stay at casa arbol. truly an amazing and luxurious treat in a country that is hyperreal and exotic. at one point, there were 15 monkeys within 20 feet of the porch. The entire house has unique and vast views of the ocean, the treetops and, most especially, the dramatic weather. The house is in a community that is so safe, no one locks their doors and it is a short drive or short walk to some genuinely beautiful swimming/surfing beaches. Plus, the owner is a great guy, completely helpful and excited that you enjoy the trip. very helpful towards getting us whatever we needed (we did canopy tour, kayak, personalized boat tour, and much more). I loved that house because it didn't feel like some cheap westernized rental but felt like a gem that we were lucky to find. If you are interested in relaxing this is a great place....if you are interested in immersing yourself in a culture that is completely unique, this is a great place. I highly recommend staying there if you come to san juan del sur, you'll be thankful you did. |
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scott fredette, cincinnati, ohio
513-265-6385 |
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