We've just returned from a 6 day and 5 night stay at Villa Trentino, and we miss it already! My husband, daughter and I loved the house and the hosts. Stefano and his wife were very helpful when booking tours or recommending local places to eat and visit. Every morning Stefano would greet us with a delicious bunch of fresh avocados that were gathered from the yard, and help us plan our day ahead. My 7 year old daughter loved watching Stefano cut open coconuts from the yard and prepare them. We enjoyed the delicious coconut water and pulp in the days to come. Stefano also helped us prepare our barbecue ahead of time and the villa is equipped with all the supplies. I'm a huge bird lover so every morning I would sit on the porch and bird watch. The property is surrounded by at least 15 species of birds ranging from hummingbirds to their national bird (Clay colored Thrush). We were also lucky enough to observe a flock of Toucans flying right next to the property which was so special and my daughter squeaked with delight. We traveled during the rainy season but that didn't bother us at all and truth be told, it made everything even more luscious and green. The AC in the main bedroom worked really well but the smaller bedroom AC took a very long time to cool so I would say if it is really hot, you may want to pre-cool the room ahead of time. The kitchen had all utensils and cooking supplies. There was fresh coffee for brewing but if you are a tea lover as myself, make sure you buy or bring some along. The Baldi Hot Springs were very beautiful and worth checking out, but we would recommend skipping the dinner buffet option.The food was mediocre and totally overpriced. We paid an additional $20 dollars per person and were very disappointed. Either eat a nice hearty meal before going or eat right after in town. Restaurants in La Fortuna are super cheap and open late, and we never paid more than $30 for 3 people for a delicious meal. Rainforest Cafe is a great place for breakfast and lunch, and The Red Frog is wonderful for lunch and early dinner. We did a variety of tours, ranging from cultural to adventurous and all were fantastic. Make sure to do the following: Don Olivo Chocolate Tour, Proyecto Asis (animal rehab center), and Arenal Rafting. Memories for a lifetime!!!

Thank you so much to the wonderful hosts of Villa Trentino!!!

Sending much love from NYC,

Anna, Rafael, and Nadia.