Alan

Special place, would definitively recommend for a peaceful getaway in the beautiful Costa Rican mountains.

Alan's place was amazing! The house is beautiful and in a very scenic location. We loved the amenities - the hot tub was a really nice way to unwind after a day of hiking. The house itself was large and more than spacious for two families. We hired Chef Juan Diego for most of our meals which was SO worth it. The cooking was healthy, from scratch, and delicious. This trip was one we will never forget. a few tips: -Most certainly rent a four-wheel drive, compact SUV. We had a Suzuki Jimmy and it was a rockstar in the mountains. This is a must in our opinion. -turn the hot tub on for a half hour to allow it to heat up before using. it gets hot, though (in a great way)! -Finally, use Waze for your GPS-this is also what Alan suggests, so listen to him! We made the mistake of using google maps once, which took us on the unpaved road next to the house instead of the typical paved way, which was the biggest nightmare ever. Overall, this house and trip were incredible and we would go back!!

Wow! What can we say!!! Alan’s place was nothing short of paradise. My family of 6 loved spending our time at his Casa Cielo! The place was very clean, he and the local host were very responsive whenever an issue arose and the home just felt like… home. We had wonderful views of the valley and on clear days we could see the ocean! Staying here was a welcomed vacation and we would love to come again.

We arrived at Alan’s place in the evening after a full day of international travel. We walked in and our breath was just taken away! There is a wall of sliding glass doors with a mountain view from the movies. Beautiful landscaping led to a tropical canopy of lush greens that is filled with wildlife. Off in the distance, you can see the Pacific shore! We could have sat outdoors all week and been thrilled with our vacation. The house was furnished nicely and very clean upon our arrival. The bedrooms were large and comfortable with private baths. The kitchen had ample dinnerware and all the pots and pans you could need. We grilled steaks, chicken and burgers on the pristine grill and ate outside admiring the view. Alan responded every time we had a question and offered a plethora of ideas for restaurants and entertainment (all of which proved amazing). Our family had a wonderful week and I’d highly recommend Alan’s place!

We loved this home. It felt very private and safe and we immediately felt at home. It is clean and well stocked with everything you could need. Alan was helpful and responsive. The pool and hot tub were great as well. Highly recommend this home.

Beautiful house. Very well equipped and clean.

Our family had a second trip to Costa Rica and had an amazing experience staying at Alan’s house. It felt like home. From the beautiful well equipped kitchen to the views of the mountains and the beautiful clean pool and Jacuzzi we felt like royalty. This was our second time visiting, and we can’t wait to visit again soon.

A beautiful house with everything you need! We enjoyed our last days in Costa Rica at Alan's house. Thank you!

The house is very spacious and comfortable. Everything is in perfect condition and spotless. It is a quiet area, perfect to rest with the family.

a great little place that's off the beaten path. it's in a safe little community. it's a quick access to the beach or the rainforest or the volcano. we disliked it because it was in the center of everything we wanted to do but tucked out of the way so we weren't in the middle of all of the fray. Allan did a great job keeping us posted and making our stay comfortable.

This property is beautiful. It is well stocked, spacious, and relaxing. Alan was responsive and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again.

What a beautiful home! We had a wonderful experience at Alans’s home and would definitely return in a heartbeat. Everything was very clean and well kept. A slight issue we ran into was the hot tub not working, Alan was extremely responsive and sent someone out to address the issue quickly. Be mindful that you are in the mountains, you will need a larger car to get there given the grades of the roads that surround the property. Overall fantastic stay!!

Beautiful home and location! We enjoyed our stay very much. The personal chef was worth the price and we highly recommend. The main house is not air conditioned as implied in the description. Only the upper bedroom. Opening the doors at night until going to bed and turning the ceiling fans on cooled the house off though. Pool and hot tub were great for our kids. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!

Beautiful location and home.