Raquel

Reviews

Superhost

522 total reviews

96% Excellent

522 reviews

4.95

2018–2026

Cleanliness 4.9

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 5.0

Location 4.8

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.9

522 reviews

4BR Luxury Villa

Carrie

Excellent, 1 week ago

Lovely place. We had a wonderful time.

The house is great, beautiful, well decorated, very comfortable. All rooms have its own bathroom which gives everyone its privacy. The swimming pool was great! The communication with Raquel and Joshua was perfect, very proactive and reactive. We had a great Costa Rican breakfast offered by Raquel, cooked by her mom. Her dad gave us a tour of the property where we could see iguanas and sloth. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend this house !

The experience of staying at this house was amazing across the board for our family. Joshua was an incredible host - he helped us organize our activities, hosted a delicious traditional Costa Rican breakfast, gave us great local tips, and made our stay truly stress free. The house has so much character. Our kids loved the bedrooms (each with it’s own private bathroom and AC), the decorations and the giant comfy couch. My wife and I enjoyed the well stocked kitchen for making a couple of meals and the large living space. The house is surrounded a small jungle, has a short trail, and there are two sloths that live in the trees right off the kitchen which we saw every day (one day only about 10 feet away). We also saw many frog species, humming birds, and lizards. The property felt very safe (in fact the whole area did). The location is about 15 minutes southeast from downtown La Fortuna and felt more local than touristy, which we loved.

Host Response

Thank you for your kindness. You will always be welcome! Pura Vida! 🙂🙏🏻

Raquel's home and her hospitality far exceeded our expectations. The photos do not do the space justice. Our kids lived in their indoor pool, which was bigger than we thought it would be and a lifesaver during rainstorms. Raquel and her family went above and beyond with their welcome, giving our kids a special birthday welcome, making us delicious tamales, and bringing us on a fun tour of their massive rainforest backyard. Although the location was slightly further from central La Fortuna than we had hoped (which was expected and not a surprise), the beautiful space and warm hospitality more than made up for that. I would highly recommend this space to others and return with my own family.

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful home in La Fortuna! The jungle vibe made it feel like a true Costa Rican getaway, with lush tropical landscaping and gorgeous grounds all around the property. The house was spotless from top to bottom and very well maintained. The kitchen was exceptionally well stocked with everything we needed to prepare meals, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We also appreciated the home security alarm, which gave us extra peace of mind. The décor was unique, stylish, and blended perfectly with the natural surroundings. Waking up to the beautiful views and sounds of the jungle each morning was unforgettable. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this home to anyone visiting La Fortuna!

We had an amazing stay at the garden luxury house. Raquel, Joshua and Raquel’s parents were all amazing host. The beautiful house is just as described and as seen in all the photos, the indoor-outdoor pool setting was perfect for early morning and late night swims for my 4 kids. Raquel‘s dad gave us a tour of the property and though we were not able to see sloths at the time of our tour many were seen throughout our stay. The complimentary tamale breakfast at Raquel‘s parents’ house was an amazing start to our La Fortuna vacation! We also ended our trip with a delicious arroz con pollo dinner on our last night (we paid). It was an extra bonus to have their 3 Chihuahuas come visit us multiple times throughout the day we miss you Candy, Pulgita and Snow! Until next time! Gracias and Pura Vida!!!

The house was very clean and spacious for our whole family. The hospitality was top notch and the dinner they served was delicious as well as the complimentary breakfast! The host was very responsive and helpful. The trails and wildlife right out the back door were amazing! We saw sloths,howler monkeys and a large variety of birds and butterflies. The pool was perfect to relax in after exploring for the day! Would highly recommend checking out this gem in the rainforest!

Our stay at Green Paradise House Volcano View was absolutely exceptional! From the moment we arrived, Joshua and Raquel made us feel so welcome with their warm hospitality. They were gracious hosts who truly went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience. The property is absolutely stunning, beautifully maintained, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. The house itself is incredibly spacious, spotless, and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was the perfect place to relax after exploring La Fortuna. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and would absolutely choose Green Paradise House again on our next visit. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, clean, and unforgettable home away from home in La Fortuna. Thank you, Joshua and Raquel, for making our trip so special!

Dear Ruth and family, Thank you so much for everything! They have been some of the friendliest, warmest and most welcoming people we have ever met. From the first moment, they made us feel right at home, and we are very grateful for all the help and attention they gave us. Ruth, your food is just delicious! You can see the affection and dedication you put into every detail. The house is beautiful, and you can see all the effort, love, and good taste that have been put into it. We really enjoyed our stay. In addition, the landscape is spectacular: private, quiet and really beautiful. It was the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy ourselves. We would definitely go back a thousand times. Thank you for making our experience so special. We wish you many blessings and hope to see you again soon! Thank you very much 💕

One of the most beautiful homes we’ve ever stayed in! There were 8 of us (adults) and plenty of space to accommodate. The host’s parents treated us to breakfast one morning which was incredible! They also walked us through the land the property was on to show us sloths and monkeys that were right in the backyard. Raquel was very responsive to any questions we had and I would definitely stay here again if I had the opportunity.

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