John
Reviews
Superhost199 total reviews
96% Excellent
199 reviews
4.96
2023–2026
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 5.0
Location 4.8
Check-in 5.0
Value 5.0
199 reviews

Kevin
Excellent, 2 weeks ago
This is a great house in a perfect location a 15 min walk (or 2 min drive!) to all of the restaurants in La Fortuna. Little market right across the street as well. Three bedrooms with sleeping for up to 10. Awesome.
Host Response
Thank you very much, Kevin, for your excellent review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the location and the house. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in Costa Rica. Pura vida! 🇨🇷😊 Regards, John & Andrea

Dominique
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
We had a lovely stay at Isabella's! The accommodation is very clean and very well maintained. There was plenty of space for our family of 5, and the covered patio and pool were very pleasant when it was raining. John was very proactive when we asked him, and the restaurant recommendations were great. I definitely recommend this house, located in a region where there are many different activities!

Dennis
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
John & Isabella’s place is the most beautiful Airbnb we have stayed in. My family of 6 had plenty of space. The house is very clean, well-equipped, with comfortable beds and excellent air-conditioning. The outdoor area is amazing - peaceful, private, a beautiful pool and really comfortable outdoor furniture to sit on and relax each day after doing activities in the local area. John is a great host as well as being incredibly kind and friendly. We are very grateful to him and his team at Tropical Experts Costa Rica for excellent private transfers during our 16 day trip around the country. The service was always professional and reliable. They went out of their way to make our holiday memorable with stops along the way for lunch and to see interesting sights. John and his team made all our travelling around this beautiful country stress-free. Very highly recommend Tropical Experts.

Chelsy
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
This was the most perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure. John left us some fresh delicious fruit as we arrived which was so kind. We truly appreciated his recommendations, they were fantastic. John also sent videos on how to get to the house that were very helpful. We only wish we had booked more time here.
Host Response
thank you so much for your wonderful review Chelsey! It was truly a pleasure hosting you. We're so happy you enjoyed the fresh fruit, our local recommendations, and that the arrival videos made your check in easy. It means a lot to know you had a relaxing stay after your adventures. You are always welcome back to Isabella's House, and we hope to host you again for a longer visit next time. Att; Andrea & John

Kimberly
Excellent, 1 month ago
Johns and Isabella’s place was amazing! We were a group of 9 and had plenty of space. We really enjoyed the pool and outdoor space. We loved the bakery and the store that were within walking distance. We also walked to the main part of town and it was not a bad walk. John was very helpful in setting things up for us, he was also great about checking in with and giving us recommendations. We would love to come back and visit. Highly recommend. We hope to come back and stay again.

Katie
Excellent, 1 month ago
This was a great place and we would definitely stay again! The place was clean, John was very responsive, check out was super easy. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in La Fortuna.
Host Response
Thank you so much, Katie, for such a lovely comment! 😊 It was truly a pleasure welcoming you to Isabella's House Arenal. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, that you found the house clean, and that communication and the check-out process were easy. They will always be welcome when they return to La Fortuna. We wish you a great trip and hope to see you again very soon! 🇨🇷🌿 Pura Vida Att; John

Sylvain
Excellent, 1 month ago
We are a family of 6 with 4 teenagers. We really enjoyed this place and its amenities. The indoor and outdoor spaces are spacious and well laid out and equipped. The pool area is very convenient and well thought out for enjoying the outdoors!
Nick
Good, 1 month ago
great villa, spacious and good pool. about a 20 minute walk into main town area with bars etc or cheap Uber and proably makes it quieter than in town
Host Response
Thank you very much, Nick, for your comment. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the villa, the pool, and the peaceful atmosphere of the property. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again on your next visit to La Fortuna. We wish you a great trip and you will always be welcome! Regards, Johnson Paniagua

Dominic
Excellent, 1 month ago
Great, conveniently located accommodation,
Host Response
Thank you very much for your excellent comment. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the location and your stay at Isabella's House. It was truly a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Costa Rica. Attn: Johnson Paniagua

Louis
Excellent, 2 months ago
The house was very clean and very comfortable. We really enjoyed the pool. We would recommend it without hesitation. Pura Vida!!

Jocelyn
Excellent, 2 months ago
John & Isabella's place is absolutely gorgeous. The house is spotlessly clean, and every detail has been attended to. We felt right at home. Comfy beds, welcoming spaces, plenty of extra towels and blankets, A/C in every room. The outdoor area is really amazing - Lots of beautiful tropical plants and flowers, hummingbirds & lots of other birds, so lush and peaceful!! With the walls surrounding the yard, it's very private, feels like a retreat space. The pool is beautiful - My kids and I loved hanging out in the pool. We spent as much time hanging out in the beautiful outdoor space as we did inside the house. John was attentive and helpful, with clear instructions about everything we needed, and responded right away when we had questions. The town of La Fortuna is about 3 to 5 minutes away by car with lots of delicious restaurants and nice shops. We would definitely stay at John's place again!

Shanda
Excellent, 2 months ago
John was an excellent host. He was quick to respond and gave us awesome recommendations for restaurants and someone (Diego) for booking excursions. We had the best time!

Amanda
Excellent, 2 months ago
I can’t say enough great things about this stay! John’s place at absolutely everything I could need for my stay with family. It was comfortable, clean, and surprisingly insect free, even outside! The covered pool area was great for hanging out when it sprinkled and provided nice shade. We had a minor issue and they came within 10 minutes to fix. We felt safe the entire time, the property has a locked gate and home is secure. The home is outside of the tourist area, surrounded by locals and walkable to stores and downtown La Fortuna. When we arrived, we were welcomed with a nice fruit basket and menus for local chefs and restaurants. Good home base for activities around La Fortuna.

Terri
Good, 3 months ago
Isabella’s place (John) was in a fantastic location, near all the many activities we were scheduled to do. It was clean and felt like our own oasis. Plenty of room for our family of 6 for us to spread out and relax. Nice to have the local supermarket 2 minute's walk away.
David
Excellent, 3 months ago
This place was amazing! We spent three nights in La Fortuna and loved it. The host was also quite helpful with recommendations and cleans everything after you leave so it’s a very smooth exit as well.