Your Tropical Haven Away from Home W/ Pool & Wi-Fi

• A Month Enjoying a Beautiful Secure Casa and Estate

  A Month Enjoying a Beautiful Secure Casa and Estate

  • Guest Time Travelers
  • Date of stay 04/02/13
  • Review Submitted 05/06/13
  My husband and I wish to thank Hisano and her family for their outstanding hospitality during our stay in Casa de Lantana this April, 2013. We are thankful we chose to stay here for our first trip to Costa Rica because Hisano and her family provided us a safe, clean, well-maintained, comfortable home within their lovely estate as a base to relax in perfect weather and explore Costa Rica. They generously provided us valuable verbal and written information regarding transportation, banking, shopping, dining, sightseeing, local activities and festivals and answered all our questions. Shortly after our arrival Hisano took us to tour Atenas. Someone was always available if we needed anything. It was comforting to know that we were not alone navigating a new country because we had a generous host family to mentor us. We also took advantage of the convenience of purchasing some tasty dinners from the menu items of local cuisine offered for delivery on weekdays. Casa de Lantana is within the gates of Hisano's family's beautiful estate with lovely warm-water swimming pool and lush tropical foliage and landscaping. We especially enjoyed our large covered patio with a view of tropical trees, plants, flowers, mountains, birds, hummingbirds, butterflies, lizards, and squirrels. We fell in love with their two sweet dogs. During late April we were able to enjoy avocadoes and limes from the trees next to our patio. The bus stop for the Atenas bus is just a few steps from the nearby front gate. We often took the 9:30 AM bus to Atenas where we enjoyed a nice breakfast at one of the restaurants. Our favorite was Antano's but there are several good restaurants. We enjoyed a stroll around the town and then shopped for groceries. On Friday there is a busy Farmer's Market. Go before 11:00 AM to buy wonderful bread. After grocery shopping we would take a taxi back to the Casa. One day we took a bus from Atenas to Alejuela where we visited the town square, the church, the Juan Santamaria plaza, park, statues, & Museum facing the town square and McDonald's. We enjoyed the following tours: Volcan Poas National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Crocodile Man The Original boat ride on the Tarcoles River, Los Suenos Resort, The Rainforest Tramway near Jaco. Hisano is a tireless, dedicated and caring hospitality professional. We were treated as a blessing during our trip planning stage and from the moment we arrived and we received many blessings during our stay.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Thank you so much for our perfect stay!!

  Thank you so much for our perfect stay!!

  • Guest Kim
  • Date of stay 12/27/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  I started looking for a place to stay for a month in the neighbourhood of Atenas and came across this beautiful property. When I read al the reviews I was sold. So we booked at Hisano and her lovely family for a month. Me and my husband, our twins of 2 and my mom with her husband. We had a great time and Hisano was the best host! The property is very Central. Only 10/15 minutes by car from Atenas. We also loved the beautiful pool and its stunning views. The house we stayed at (Casa de Lantana) was very clean and with the two bedrooms perfect for my family. My mom and her husband stayed at the Orchid Room. So we each had our privacy, but also the joy of each others company. Hisano as a host and as a person we grew to love as well as her beautiful mom, daughter and son. And of cours there 2 dogs! In a view words, we felt at home and didn't want to leave. We hope to maybe see you again Hisano and family!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Henny en Trix Rietveld NRW Germany

  Henny en Trix Rietveld NRW Germany

  • Guest Henny en Trix
  • Date of stay 12/28/12
  • Review Submitted 03/24/13
  Dear Hisano, We enyoined our stay with you very much.And we will nerver forgot our stay with you. Everything was perfect . The Orchid room, swimmingpoool en eating . We do think a lot of the time we spent In Costa Rica.Espacially with you in Rio Grande.Nothing was too much for you. I miss John and Coco the lovely dogs. I wish you very well. Greetz Trix and Henny Borken-Burlo, Germany

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Great hostess and proerty

  Great hostess and proerty

  • Guest Principal
  • Date of stay 09/26/12
  • Review Submitted 10/07/12
  As great as Casa de Megumi is so is Hisano. I was excited to stay here as I had scouted the location for my last night in Costa Rica carefully. It lived up to my hopes, but even more so because Hisano is a terrific engaging hospitality oriented person. My room was spotless and well appointed (beyond what I needed). I found it the perfect RandR location after a busy week in Costa Rica. Dinner was delicious as well. I highly recommend a stay with Hisano.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Principal, Thank you so much for staying at our guest unit. We certainly enjoyed & appreciated your stay, in particular, having your advice for my son's future education, as he will be moving on to higher education soon. Your advise gave my son more options and hopes, as he realized that your advice was from your vast experience as an educator. Meeting wonderful people like you is the very reason why we keep doing this business. We are committed to keep improving our services and quality. Thank you once again for sharing your insights. Hisano

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• Our return to Casa de Megumi

  Our return to Casa de Megumi

  • Guest Eric and Kim
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/09/12
  We knew as soon as we decided we'd return to Costa Rica on vacation that we would also return to Casa de Megumi. Two and a half years we spent several wonderful days at this Atenas get-away. This time around, it was like revisiting good friends. Such a treat!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Dear Eric and the family. We are so happy to have you back here and it was like having our own family members coming home. I was so thrilled to eat the food your children and our son cooked for us adults, which motivated my son to bake more often now. Hope to see you again in the near future. Hisano

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• Wonderful Jem in the Heart of Costa Rica

  Wonderful Jem in the Heart of Costa Rica

  • Guest kzinn
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 08/07/12
  My 3 year old daughter and I stayed at the lovely Casa Megumi for five weeks this summer. The Casa was the perfect size, clean and well appointed with all you need for a long term stay. The bus stop across the street makes getting to and from town very easy. Hisano, the owner, is a real treasure and both my daughter and I felt welcomed and safe in her care. I highly recommend this property. Thank you for a wonderful time Hisano!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Dear Kassia, Thank you for staying at Casa de Magumi VR, your wonderful company and interesting conversations with you, your daughter, your husband, and your parents, and the beautiful orchid you gave us, which is placed in my kitchen so I can see it everyday and we think of and talk about you. My mother still talks about your daughter and her impeccable memory about the chocolate in that special box in her room. We miss you all and hope to see you again next summer. Hisano and the family.

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• Our stay at Casa Megumi

  Our stay at Casa Megumi

  • Guest pops
  • Date of stay 04/05/12
  • Review Submitted 05/14/12
  Overall our stay was very nice. Hisano was the most gracious hostess. We stayed in the Orchid Room for one week. The facility was as pictured. Very clean and nice looking. Driving directions were easy to follow. The owner was very helpful activity information. Hisano helped us set up a trip to Poas Volcano and Doka Estates. This worked out well. We recommend Poas, not so Doka. Hisano and her mother, Yoshi, were a pleasure each and every day. Recommend this as a base camp for this area. But, be aware the autopista is nearby which creates an urban feeling as far as traffic noise.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• A truly blessed experience

  A truly blessed experience

  • Guest Sparky
  • Date of stay 01/07/12
  • Review Submitted 04/17/12
  My husband and I stayed for three months at Casa Lantana. It was a delightful experience to be pampered by our wonderful hostess, Hisano Bell. From the very first day when Hisano took us to Atenas to purchase groceries to the last day when we tearfully said goodbye, we could not have had a more wonderful person than Hisano to see to our every need. The property is clean, well-kept, and gorgeous with flowers everywhere. I enjoyed my morning coffee on the patio each day with birds singing, and usually a short nap each afternoon in the hammock. Hisano helped us arrange trips to the beach, volcanos, coffee farms and interesting villages. She prepared wonderful meals to celebrate my husband's birthday and visiting friend's birthdays. We were blessed to spend our "winter" in such a lovely place with the perfect hostess.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, age 55+.

  Owner response: Dear Starley and Beauford, It was so wonderful to have gotten to know you both and your friends. We enjoyed your company very much and how wonderful it is to be able to celebrate our birthdays in such a delightful way! You all have shared with us many blessings, such as knitting face towel (yes, we love it), about educational matters, writing, etc. I will make sure that your gifts to local schools will be handed appropriately. Thank you and hope to see you again here soon!

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• Staying with Hisano in her lovely home

  Staying with Hisano in her lovely home

  • Guest Christine D.
  • Date of stay 03/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/23/12
  We stayed in the apartment over the pool. It has a lovely veranda where we read, played scrabble and had our morning coffee. The property is very close to the new Highway 27 and is only an hour to Jaco Beach. We also visited other small towns in the area. Hisano is lots of fun and a good guide to getting around. I recommend this location as a central base for exploring the San Jose area and the Jaco beach area.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+.

  Owner response: Dear Christine, Thank you so much for staying at our Orchid Room. We enjoyed talking with you about your trips, the kind of things you are interested in, and getting to know you while eating dinner together. I hope you and your husband enjoyed staying in our property, town of Atenas, and nearby towns and convenient trips to San Jose, Escazu, beaches, etc. Hope to see you again in your next trip! Hisano

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• Vacation in Paradise

  Vacation in Paradise

  • Guest Nancy
  • Date of stay 03/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/15/12
  My friend and I just returned from a week at Casa de Megumi. We weren't sure what to expect but when we arrived, it was better than we had imagined. My casita, The Orchid Room, was wonderful. Very, very clean and spacious with new appliances in the kitchen and a large, modern bathroom. Even a sitting area with TV, large walk-in closet and a dinette. It faced the lovely swimming pool and there is a nice table and rocking chairs on the porch. Hisano Bell, the owner, made arrangements for a taxi to pick us up at the airport. The driver stopped by a grocery store so we could stock up on supplies before we got to the casitas. Hisano also made arrangements for tours such as to a near-by volcano, beach, coffee plantation and rain forest., We were very impressed with Hisano's knowledge of the area and her helpfulness. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to sample a taste of beautiful Costa Rica.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for your stay at our place. We enjoyed having you and your friend here and getting to know you. And, thank you for sending us those pictures. Your elegant, graceful, yet lively presence enchanted us all. We hope to see you back again in the future. Hisano

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Casa Lantana:$70.00/night, $395/week. $950/4 weeks plus cleaning fees. 
Orchid Room w/ kitchnette: $58/night, $340/week, $756/4 weeks plus cleaning fees.
Buena Vista Room: $47/night, $260/week, $591/4 weeks plus cleaning fees. 
Tax, utilities, WiFi access, and pool use included.  Our minimum stay is 3 nights.
Payment via Intuit Payment Network for US residents recommended. 
An additional $20 for departure cleaning fee is required.  
A fully refundable $200 damage deposit in cash upon arrival is required. 

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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