Breathtaking Nbc-TV House, Jungle/Spring Fed Pools, Paradise!!

• Amazing property - Great accomodations

  Amazing property - Great accomodations

  • Guest MOG
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  Had an amazing time here for 3 nights with 8 of my friends. Jon, William and Seneca (even Luna and Paco) took great care of us. The lodging was clean and comfortable (just dont leave your doors open during the day\night because something might crawl in). The pools were clean and lots of fun to take a morning swim. Make sure to hike around the property - you will see some really great plants and animals. The photos are accurate in the listing - just wish they were bigger! I would definitely recommend this property and I would stay here again. Its a little hard to find (especially at night) but well worth it. Don't be afraid to ask William for help in town or setting up activities - everyone is very helpful here!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: It was a real pleasure to spend time with your group! It is always such a joy to have people from different backgrounds who all seem to respond so positively to the unique setting in different and yet equally enjoyable ways. I know that I had a great time enjoying your company, swapping stories over dinner after your activities and taking you out to the local cantina for karaoke. Groups like your make me feel very lucky to be doing this and we'd all love to have you back!

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• Immersed in the natural beauty of Costa Rica – an authentic experience!

  Immersed in the natural beauty of Costa Rica – an authentic experience!

  • Guest Meg
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 03/12/12
  As other reviewers have mentioned, this is not your typical hotel stay…it is far more unique and adventurous. The property and grounds are perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors and appreciate a very natural experience. From the very beginning, everyone was extremely helpful. William coordinated all of our activities, Jonathan greeted us upon arrival, and Seneca kept our group well fed. Even more so – they were always willing to answer questions, provide recommendations, join our group for drinks on the balcony, and help out in any way needed. If you are looking for the type of experience where you can wake up to the sounds of nature, hike through your “backyard” to a waterfall, and have warm and gracious hosts – then this is the place for you. My only caution (and I use this word very loosely) is the gravel road that leads to the property…we weren’t expecting the bumpy ride, but after driving it once we had it mastered (our SUV rental choice also helped). Overall - our entire group of 9 had a fantastic time at Princesa de la Luna!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.

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• Eco Lodge - means no cleaning - pictures deceiving - no hot water

  Eco Lodge - means no cleaning - pictures deceiving - no hot water

  • Guest carlos
  • Date of stay 02/11/12
  • Review Submitted 02/18/12
  Our room was ventilated to say the least, you could see through the walls. We had cobwebs and spider webs on the wall above our so called luxurious mattress. Bathroom full of mosquitos and flies. I would not recommend, unless you are into tenting it. Access by long dirt road. For the money you could do much better.

  Owner response: This group of retirees chose to extend their time elsewhere without notice to us, then requested a refund after the fact. Our rental agreement clearly states that payments are non-refundable in the event of a no show, as there is no way to re-book those dates on short notice. They threatened to write a bad review if we did not pay and here it is. Thankfully their claims are ridiculous. The rooms are clean, not full of cobwebs, and there is, of course, hot water. And while this “reviewer” claimed that the pictures were misleading, review after review after glowing review has said how the opposite was true; that the pictures don’t do the beautiful Princesa de la Luna justice. There’s a reason why NBC chose to film here, a reason that becomes particularly clear when you check our earlier reviews and when you go to trip advisory sites and search for Princesa de la Luna in La Fortuna de San Carlos. Out of 32 additional reviews the vast majority are 5 out of 5 stars. The one bad one was unfortunate and we took responsibility for it. It was also shortly after the doors were opened and before we acquired our current staff, including the former chef from The Springs Resort and Spa. I am always saddened when any guest isn’t completely satisfied. Thankfully the mass of other, overwhelmingly positive reviews are there to provide a more accurate picture. We look forward to welcoming you to La Princesa de la Luna soon!

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• Breathtaking Property

  Breathtaking Property

  • Guest April
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 07/18/11
  The pictures on the site doesn't do the property justice. We were amazed at how beautiful the property was. The River, Waterfalls, amazing plants and breathtaking views are all yours...no crowds or tour guides. If you want a private oasis away from it all this is it. If you're looking for crowds this is not the place for you. I wished we could have spent our whole trip here. Jonathan has done amazing things both with the home and the property that surrounds it. All the living areas are open air, only the bedrooms and bathrooms have walls (except the outdoor shower)..It is as if you are part of the jungle. The trails throughout the property are amazing, we hiked up river to the waterfalls and enjoyed our lunch sitting on a big rock in the middle of the river without any disruptions from other people. Luna and Paco the resident dogs were an entertaining addition as well. We will be back again next year for a longer stay.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Thank you so much for sharing your thougths, April. We hear that comment about the pictures not doing the property justice from everyone who visits here. Part of it is that online listings like vrbo simply don't allow for large enough pictures and trying to condense larger ones in order to show them here doesn't work well. The other part of the challenge is that one simply can't capture panoramas and display them effectively online! The impact that the property has on people is always enjoyable to watch; adults will walk onto the main balcony, stop in their tracks and stare with their mouths open while kids will yell, "This is awesome!" and run excitedly from one part of the house to another with the dogs in tow before tugging at their parent's sleeves and asking when they can go down to one of the pools. Still, it sounds odd for us to say that people will enjoy themselves and wish that they had come here first and/or arranged to spend their entire vacation here. After all, what else WOULD we say? So thank you for the kind words and unbiased opinion. It was a pleasure having you here and we definitely look forward to hosting you again next year!

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• An authentic Costa Rican expeience...jus way better

  An authentic Costa Rican expeience...jus way better

  • Guest Bob & Dena
  • Date of stay 06/14/11
  • Review Submitted 06/28/11
  Jon and William were warm, inviting and interesting and helpful in every way! I'd say that if you are looking for the manufactured, "Disney-style" Costa Rican experience, then look at the Springs Resort at $400/room/night. But, if you want an experience that is closer to the real Costa Rica, (albeit it in much better than average surroundings,) then you'll really enjoy Princess De La Luna. The property is located less than 10 minutes from La Fortuna but seems like it's in a peaceful, delightfully foliated world of its own. Princess De La Luna is an "indoor/outdoor house" full of character and authenticity. Only the bedrooms are actually inside while the rest is covered porches and verandas with plants growing all over so it seems like a garden. It is magically rustic, has a wonderful view of the volcano and provides expansive vistas of the surrounding CR forest and hiking trails. We particularly enjoyed the afternoons (we visited in June, the rainy season) after our daily adventures, as the rain came in promptly at 3:30 and the temperature cooled with the soft CR breeze. We sat on the porch drinking Imperials and enjoyed the show of nature and only wished we had a dozen more of our closest friends with which to share the adventure. All in all, it was a memorable experience and we will not soon forget it!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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• An Authentic Costa Rican experience...but better

  An Authentic Costa Rican experience...but better

  • Guest Bob & Dena
  • Date of stay 06/14/11
  • Review Submitted 06/26/11
  Jon and William were warm, inviting and interesting and helpful in every way! I'd say that if you are looking for the meticulously designed and maintained "Disney-style" Costa Rican experience with daily maid service, 100% egyption cotton sheets and climate controlled comfort, look at the Springs Resort @ $400/night. But, if you want to KIND OF experience Costa Rica (city-slicker style, because, let's face it...Costa Ricans live in shacks) then you'll enjoy Princess De La Luna. The property is located less than 10 minutes from La Fortuna but seems like it's in a peaceful, delightfully foliated world of it's own. Princess De La Luna is an "indoor/outdoor house" and it and the property is full of character and authenticity. Only the bedrooms are actually inside while the rest is covered porch with plants growing all over so it seemed like a garden. It is magically rustic, has a wonderful view of the volcano and provided expansive vistas of the surrounding CR forest and hiking trails. We particularly enjoyed the afternoons (we visited in June, the rainy season) after our daily adventures, as the rain came in promptly at 3:30 and the temperature cooled with the soft CR breeze. We sat on the porch drinking Imperials and enjoyed the show of nature and only wished we had a dozen more of our closest friends with which to share the adventure. All in all, it was a memorable experience and we will not soon forget it!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: The property has a magical feel to it that seems to lift away cares and concerns and it is always a joy to read such complimentary comments from guests. Having this lovely family here was a delightful experience. They were such a joy to be around and to spend a bit of time with. As often happens, we became friends in a very short period of time and I look forward to taking them up on their offer to visit them in Treasure Island, Florida.

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LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT: 30% off of stays booked less than 1 week in advance.
Individual room rentals: $110 per night
Whole property rental: $500 per night.
Holiday Premium: Dec14-Jan3, add $50/night/room or $250/night for the whole house.
ACTIVITY DISCOUNT: Book zip lining/rafting/hot springs etc. in advance for 5% off.
LONG TERM RENTAL DISCOUNT: Stays of a week or more receive a 10% discount.
GREEN SEASON DISCOUNT: may also be available, inquire for details.

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

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