"... Villa Decary is a bed and breakfast to surpass all others. Located about 14 miles from Volcan Arenal, it is snuggled in the slopes of the rainforest. The height at which it lies means incredible views of both the Lake and the Volcano day and night. The rumblings of the volcano are muted enough to lull you to sleep each night by the fiery orange glow that emanates from it ..."

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Anna Bryant - Mililani, Hawaii

"VILLA DECARY felt like a true haven in our travels, great breakfasts (finally real bread!!), beautiful and comfortable rooms, the easiest birding - I’ve done and the most cooperative howlers.”

Rae Korengold & David Rosenmiller - Williamsburg, Massachusetts

"We found our “home” in Costa Rica. VILLA DECARY is a treasure – a special haven of comfort, friendship and fun. Thanks for your gracious hospitality and fabulous breakfasts... the best in Costa Rica. We promise to return.”

Anthony & Joan Pucino - North Kingston, Rhode Island

“Well, I came back to my second home in the jungle, it was even better the second time around. Tell ‘Max, the monkey’ to keep down until a decent hour, I need my beauty sleep! See ya next year."

Christina Beuck - Long Beach, California

"We really enjoyed our stay at VILLA DECARY on Lake Arenal in Costa Rica. Skye said that breakfast the last day was the best breakfast he has ever had … The combination of everything—sitting out on the deck watching the monkeys in the trees and the hummingbirds buzzing around our heads, fresh fruit (with flower garnish), gallo pinto, fresh blended juice and homemade toasted breads and jam. The casita was wonderful and our pictures from the deck turned out great."

Vaya con Dios, JANEEN McALLISTER, Minneapolis, Minnesota

"The hospitality you both have extended has been wonderful! We have just sent postcards home to have our family sell our house and ship the cash, dogs and cats. The food is wonderful. Thank you for a very pleasurable stay."

PAULA & DICK GRAHAM - Portland, Oregon

“This place was a real treat for us, a home away from home, we’ re moving in!”

Janae Polish - Marina del Rey, California

“Mahalo nui loa. I enjoyed myself completely, recharged my batteries and became very ‘sloth-like’. Seeing the Morphosa and the monkeys were definitely the highlights. Keep the honeymoon suite open and ready! Aloha pumehana.

Allen Tom - Maui, Hawaii

“Thank you, don’t forget us...”

Norma Jean Baker