Your Tropical Haven Away from Home with Pool & Wi-Fi

Our stay in Atenas was made all that much better by our stay at this property. Our "room" was like a little apartment. Every morning I made breakfast and we ate out on the porch overlooking the pool in our rocking chairs. The beautiful tropical flowers, plants, and trees made it feel like paradise. Our host was warm, friendly, and very hospitable. From the moment we inquired about the property to our arrival to our departure, Hisano was a wealth of information. She arranged for our pick up at the airport and arranged for our rental car to be delivered to our door the next day. She showed us around town and helped us become familiar with everything we would need for our stay in Costa Rica. We felt very well cared for. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this property. We would definitely stay here again.

I enjoyed every minute of my stay, the property was as presented and the people were very helpful and responsive..

I stayed in the Orchid Room at Casa de Megumi for two weeks in July. It was nothing short of perfect. A beautiful room with high ceilings, ample bathroom, walk in closet, fully-equipped kitchen and a veranda overlooking the pool and the mountains across the way -- it was exactly right. From the first moment to the last, Hisano took excellent care of me, provided what was needed, and saw to it that I had the information and amenities I needed. The accommodations were sparklingly clean and well-cared for, including the grounds and pool. In all ways, it was evident to me that everything about Casa de Megumi was held lovingly and provided the best in customer service, comfortable accommodations and plenty of possibilities depending on what you wanted to do. I was on a mostly work trip and had as much solitude as I needed. When I was traveling (with my daughter and her friend later during my stay), I rejoiced in coming home to Hisano's house.

Atenas, the town nearby, has everything you need -- banks, ATMs, a great grocery store that caters to expats, a fruit and veggie open air market on Fridays, restaurants, easy access to the highway, etc. There are plenty of gas stations around, the roads are quite good (if windy and hilly) and I had no problem getting around in the car I rented (with good tips from Hisano). We went to the beach (Manuel Antonio and Playa Herradura) and to a local chocolate tour. The girls went up to Monteverde and La Fortuna, also possibly in day trips, though these are full days.

I have nothing but good things to say. Thanks to Hisano and her terrific staff, Casa de Megumi is a very special place. Even the hummingbirds know -- they come for breakfast at the flowering plants next to the pool!

From the moment we began our email correspondence until our first hug on March 15th I knew that Hisano Bell and her glorious home outside Atenas would be very special. My partner and I stayed for a week in the Orchid Room, a fully equipped efficiency apartment with a luxurious bathroom, walk-in closet, full kitchen and lending library. We spent most of our days in the rockers on the covered porch, popping in and out of the pristine pool and marveling at the incredible view. We especially enjoyed interacting with Hisano’s mother and her son Michael who all live on the premises. Hisano, fluent in three languages, helped us navigate the local buses, recommended local restaurants, took us to the farm market and the grocery store, and arranged with her delightful driver Carlos to take us to our other destinations in Costa Rica at very reasonable rates. I can’t say enough about our wonderful experience but we fully expect to return next year for a longer visit.