El Castillo en Las Nubes

01/01/2022

Today's latest 5-star review:
This home is a 10 out of 10! The location cannot be beat. The view from the screened in porch and bedrooms is absolutely magical. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. The information we got in advance and during our stay was great! Do not miss a horseback ride to the waterfall with Lilander. It was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica for sure!
Kris

30/12/2021

Another 5-star review!
This place is lovely, homey, spacious, and very clean! We really enjoyed our stay in El Castillo. Hosts were extremely accommodating and gave us great recommendations. We loved the place! El Castillo is my favorite spot in Costa Rica so far
Erin
Here's one guest's photo of the night sky over Volcan Arenal.

24/12/2021

Here's today's latest 5-star review...
Kevin
This place is truly spectacular! The views of the volcano are second to none, the house is beautiful, the hosts accommodating and responsive and it sits in a lovely village. We had such a great stay and will certainly be back!

When Wesley and I first stood on this spot in 2010, we immediately realized it was a once-in-a-lifetime view. We bought the lot that day and started building our amazing home later that year. Since 2011, we have hosted hundreds of guests and they have all left comments like this one. We feel so very lucky to have discovered this little piece of paradise.

18/12/2021

Here's yet another 5-star review from our latest guests at El Castillo en las Nubes...
Kylee
Johns place is absolutely perfect! Everything about it from the amazing views, hospitality, activities/food around town made for such an amazing stay. Can’t wait to come back some day!!

This is our amazing second-floor sunroom- a favorite for guests whether it's raining or sunny!

01/12/2021

Latest guest review:
Meghen
I can see why this place has stellar reviews and am so happy we decided to stay here! The view was everything we expected. Tomas and his team was very helpful as well. 100% recommend staying here.

Here's the view from our deck...

04/11/2021

The Costa Rica Tourism Chamber (CANATUR) says Costa Rica’s upcoming vaccine mandates could have a “devastating and irreversible effect on tourism activity.”

26/06/2021

Here's where to find us on Air BnB!

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/979243?source_impression_id=p3_1624737274_SIkR0NAjixMPB97%2B&guests=1&adults=1

Entire home/apt in El Castillo, Costa Rica. Our home is one of the top-rated in Costa Rica. Guests enjoy splendid views and privacy yet are close to many attractions and amenities. Experien...

26/06/2021

26/06/2021

10YEARS ON AIR BNB AND STILL GETTING 5-STAR REVIEWS!
Here's what recent guest Jennifer had to say...
"John’s home beyond blew our minds. It is so nice. Lots of amenities including a full kitchen and basic spices. We saw lots of wild life including the toucans and we heard the howler monkeys from a distance. Anna the host was there for us immediately when we needed her. The drive up the mountain to get to the Castillo is not as bad as we thought. We found it to be quite easy, but we did have a 4 by 4. Oh did I mention the view! We were all mezmerized by the 24/7 view of the volcano. Also the location is very close to all the attractions including 1968 trail, Arenal observatory lodge, Arenal national park, and the hot springs. They are all about 15 minutes away. Highly recommend!! We had a fantastic stay.”
Thank you so much for letting enjoy your fabulous home. We had an absolutely amazing stay. Everything was so perfect. Anna was great as well. We were beyond blown away by the nature we saw while we were there, and your garden was so beautiful. This is one of my favorite Airbnb’s. Thank you again! "

10/02/2021

Ready to finally break away? Our beautiful 5-star rated home in Costa Rica has good availability in 2021.
Here's what Kristin (who just checked out) had to say:
“Sparkling clean place with sunroom and pool up on a mountain overlooking the volcano and Lake Arenal. Friendly neighbors and lots to do in the area. Highly recommend!”

10/02/2021

And you will be just 7 km. from the peak when you stay at El Castillo en las Nubes! Plus, lots more to do in the area-zip lines, hot springs, nature hikes, horseback riding, butterfly conservatory and so much more. Come stay with us in our 5-star rated home in one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica.

TripAdvisor has awarded Arenal Volcano National Park among its Travelers' Choice Best of the Best for 2021.

21/07/2020

Costa Rica is obligating the general public to wear face masks or shields in nearly all indoor situations, the Health Ministry announced Monday. The only exceptions are in one's own home and for customers at restaurants, Health Minister Daniel Salas said. "I want to announce that the provision for t...

14/07/2020

July 14, 2020 Travel is restricted throughout much of Costa Rica and only essential services are allowed to remain open. For people considering a trip to Costa Rica, my advice remains the same-hold off until the virus is under contral and borders are reopened. Americans are unlikely to be allowed into the country at all for the balance of 2020 unless we see a dramatic improvement in US transmission rates.

Costa Rica is enforcing strict measures throughout much of the country this week in order to better trace coronavirus outbreaks in the Greater Metropolitan Area. Here's what's open (and what isn't) in Costa Rica for the week of July 13-19, 2020. Non-essential businesses closed in Orange Alert areas....

07/07/2020

Interesting experiment...More proof that composting works. We maintain several compost bins, at least one at every property we own. Folks, if you care about the environment, stop throwing organic waste into the trash. It can be as simple as a pile in the corner of your yard.

In the late 1990s, scientists partnered with a beverage company to see what dumping 12,000 tons of orange peels on badly degraded pasture in Costa Rica would do for the landscape.

12/05/2020

Costa Rica will allow beaches and some national parks to reopen under strict sanitary guidelines

17/04/2020

Wesley and I will be making a contribution. Feel free to add yours...

Please donate today to help provide basic essential food to the 30 most vulnerable families in the rural village of El Castillo, Costa Rica. Let us show our gratitude to all the amazing people in this tiny community with abundant support.

06/03/2020

The Health Ministry said Friday that an airport protocol to attend to sick travelers has been activated many times in recent weeks, but that there remain no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Costa Rica.