Villa Hermosa was a perfect place to experience Costa Rica out of the noise and crowd of larger towns. The villa and the second "cabin" were very comfortable and had everything needed. I loved the open-air setting of the villa kitchen and the cabin (which I stayed in). You hear nature sounds unlike anything heard in the US! Most nights, my group sat at the outdoor dining table playing games. I spent times most morning walking the beautiful, short trail-path on the property. Although it was too cold to get in the swimming pool, it was wonderful to sit on the deck area and enjoy its beauty, as well the comfort of the waterfall. All this could not happen without the care, attention, and love of the owners. They spent an hour or so assisting us in planning things to do, and suggesting companies that they have vetted, which was appreciated, as they were top-notch. Even prior to arriving, arrangements were made for airport travel and a rental car delivery and pickup at the villa - wow! They were readily available for any questions or help, and they genuinely cared about our happiness and satisfaction. I truly appreciated and loved my stay here. I do so hope to come back!

The grounds, pool and ample space were perfect for our party of four. Felt like we were staying in our own private resort. The open air aspect of the main area was perfect for enjoying the tropical rains, the bedding was most comfortable and the bathrooms were surprisingly large - especially the showers. Judah and Michelle were gracious hosts, providing guidance and recommendations for various tours. We hated to leave after our six night stay. There is so much to do in the area, but we also enjoyed just relaxing at the property. Several fabulous restaurants with incredible views are nearby. We hope to return!

Judah was by far the best host I have ever stayed with. The villa was full of amazing things to do such as swimming pool, a pool table, and dartboard. Outdoor dining, kitchen and plenty of seating for everyone to have a comfortable place to land after a day of ziplining. And a wonderful outdoor setting for night time frog watching and wildlife glore. Villa Hermosa made Costa Rica unforgettable. Judah is Top Notch and whatever is needed is taken care of within minutes. Villa Hermosa is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of LA Fortuna yet close enough to be convenient to all amazing adventure activities. Hope to be able to go back to the villa one day. If this Villa is available make sure to rent it while you can you will not be disappointed.

This home is exceptional and Judah is an angel. I stayed here with my husband and 3 teenagers/young adults. First off, the property is dreamy and exactly what you would hope for from a home in the middle of Costa Rica. Gorgeous and at one with spectacular nature all around, the property is vast and fabulously stocked with every amenity needed and then some. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has every utensil needed, the bathrooms have plenty of towels and water pressure. The game room and the pool are a superb bonus. Truly perfect and comfortable in every way. As if this isn’t enough, included is Judah! He worked with me for weeks before arrival to create the absolute perfect vacation/itinerary for my adventurous family. Detailed oriented and a great listener, Judah was a priceless addition to our incredible trip. He not only organized back to back trips and adventures for us, but sent reminders, booking numbers, links and advise each and every day to make sure we were on track with what he and I had planned. His recommendations for activities and restaurants were right on par and never a disappointment. This is a rental we will be sharing and talking about for years to come. Thank you Judah for all of your help and expert advise! Pura Vida!!

Wonderful property with privacy and a unique natural setting surrounded by beautiful mature trees & plants. We thoroughly enjoyed spending downtime by the pool, and the kids had plenty to do with swimming, pool table, etc. Judah and Michelle were very helpful with recommending restaurants and helping to secure reservations. Overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

Our family of five enjoyed a great week. Judah did a terrific job of surveying our interests for local activities, setting up the week, and communicating effectively along the way. His recommendations for Kayak safari, sunset boat tour, Volcano hike, hot springs, and massages were great and really saved us the hassle/risk of sorting through options on our own. Last time in Costa Rica we secured a rental SUV at SJO. Our total cost with Judah's shuttle and local SUV was about the same, but so much easier for both ends of the trip. Highly recommend. The property itself is wonderful, with plenty of space for larger families and privacy. Since only the bedrooms/bathrooms are indoors, it does have a very outdoors feel which is wonderful. All the leisure time and meal prep/consumption are out in the fresh air which we loved. My family really liked that Judah and Michelle were also on property in their own separate residence. They hit their goal of being available but not intrusive. They were there to welcome us on arrival the first evening and saw us off at 12:40 AM the last day. Top notch. If we could do it over again, I think we would have skipped the $$$ dinner at the Springs resort and had 2-3 other dinners out at local restaurants. The dinner and atmosphere was great, but just a lot of budget for a single meal. The recommended clinic for Covid tests for return to US was fine and cost was the same as doing it at the airport.

Villa Hermosa and Villa Toucan did not disappoint! The property was beautiful and the location was just what we were looking for! Judah and Michelle are by far the best hosts! They were so nice and welcoming, and Judah helped setup reservations and tours for us, which were outstanding! We saw beautiful birds every morning and red-eyed tree frogs at night. Costa Rica is beautiful and we would definitely stay at Villa Hermosa again! Thank you Judah and Michelle!

This was our third stay at Villa Hermosa...and we just keep coming back...what does that tell you? It's out of the way a little bit but that's part of what makes it great. We were the first visitors for the high season this year, but other than an issue with the coffe maker, everything was ready and on par! Pool like always was great, there was a brand new grill added into the kitchen area, grounds were beautiful and the stay was fun and relaxing. Judah and Michele are great hosts and Judah again hooked us up with a discount on hot springs. An added bonus this year is there are new restaurants up the hill if you don't want to cook at the Villa. Our only disappointment was that our friend Misael no longer works at the Villa...we hit it off with him quite well during previous visits and we missed him this time. All in all, a great accomodation that I'd highly recommend!

This property is absolutely beautiful! We were looking for a place to stay near the Arenal volcano area outside of La Fortuna. After reading the reviews, we chose the Villa Hermosa. We arrived very late on a Friday night in the middle of an impressive rainstorm, so we weren't able to see the property until the next morning. When I woke up early the next morning and walked out of the bedroom, I was blown away by the beauty. The groundskeeper (Misael) does a wonderful job maintaining all the beautiful flora on the grounds. We were there during the rainy season, so when we arrived back at the villa at night, the frogs were out by the pool and it was amazing. The sounds of the rain forest at night are hard to describe. We would sit out at the outdoor kitchen/bar and listen to the sounds of nature. The villa is about 20 minutes outside of Fortuna. I wouldn't recommend trying to find the villa at night on your own until you've driven the road in the daylight. I've read reviews that mention how bad the road is to the villa, but it wasn't an issue for us. The pool was great, the kitchen was more than sufficient, and the bird alter was awesome- put some fresh fruit out and watch the birds flock to it. From the start of my research, Judah was extremely helpful and responsive. Once we were there, Judah was always ready to recommend excursions and make reservations for us. We went white water rafting, watched sloths, spent a couple of days at the Springs Resort, hiked the Arenal volcano area, went zip lining, and ate at some great restaurants based on Judah's recommendations. The Red Frog Cafe for breakfast and Don Ruffinos for dinner were two of our favorites. Judah arranged to have a rental car dropped off the morning after we arrived. You won't find a better host than Judah. He helped make our stay, which was a graduation gift for my son, special. I HIGHLY recommend this property!

This property is beautiful and immaculately maintained. The pool table and game room kept my 13, 15, & 9-yr-old busy while we were cooking. The layout is perfect for families. The weather curtains/walls and roof overhang effectively keep the rain out. The birds land right off the patio, in the surrounding garden, and are stunning. I thought the birds or howler monkeys would wake us in the morning, but they didn’t. Except for a truck or two early, it’s quiet in the main bedroom. (Nothing a pair of ear plugs won’t fix, if you’re a light sleeper like me.) The mattresses in the main bedroom are firm, and in the separate bungalow, more firm. I like a softer mattress these days (over 50), but surprisingly, I did fine. My husband struggled a bit, but he has a bad back. The door to the main bedroom latches & seals enough to keep insects out and the excellent AC in. There’s no one who could've guided us better through the process of visiting an international clinic, where we received excellent care, than Judah, our host. The clinic in La Fortuna is a 25-minute drive from Villa Hermosa. Judah suggested a specific doctor and he was exactly as Judah described. GoogleTranslate was helpful in the clinic. We all theorized my younger daughter ingested some bad bacterium from the ocean during our previous beach days, (3 hours west), or contracted some weird virus from the plane. But, it was not Covid; (we all tested). None of the rest of us became ill, and typically, we share! Pack your super pro-biotics, just in case! Judah was so caring; he continually checked in to see how our daughter was doing, even after we returned to Minnesota. His help meant the world. Before she fell ill, Judah set up our visit to the Hanging Bridges Park, which I highly recommend, and two more days of excursions—The Springs Spa day pass—another recommendation, and the Zip-lining Park, which we had to miss. Judah kept in mind our preference for low scheduling. He’s the most accommodating host/concierge we’ve ever encountered, as in, whatever your needs are, he’s there to help, but not intrusively. And he did all of it, free of charge, which, as you know, saves countless hours of research, planning, and scheduling. (This wasn’t our first vacation home rental.) Judah sets the bar so high, recommending the best eats, too; there’s nowhere to go but down (you’ll be spoiled!) His property manager and gardener, Misael, is excellent, as well. We felt safe once we arrived in Costa Rica, in terms of Covid exposure. Unlike some of our fellow traveling Americans, Costa Ricans wore masks inside and outside, always-- whenever they might be anywhere near others, which helps explain why their cases are much lower. They also take temps and have hand-washing stations outside grocery store doors. (The locals don't have the luxury of non-compliance or filling their limited number of hospitals.) We’d stay at Villa Hermosa again. The property is roughly 25 minutes (of scenic beauty) from everything, except The Springs Spa, which is only 10 minutes away, and the nearest small convenience/grocery store, which is 5 minutes away. The nearby (10 minute), yummy pizza place was closed, due to Covid. Hopefully, everything will be up and running again by the time you visit. Most restaurants in La Fortuna were open. Rent a FWD (or have Judah set that up, too; he works with two of the best companies; car rental is different in Costa Rica). Googlemaps should have his property pinned; take the paved route to and from town, if not going to The Springs. I cannot say enough about the extraordinary landscape of the rainforest mixed with countryside, and the breathtaking beauty of the Arenal volcano & lake, which you see one/all of these every time you drive to and from this property. Finally, it takes a little longer to drive to Villa Hermosa the first time; do it doing daylight and drive further/longer than you think you need. The landmark signs, across the street from the gated garage entrance, are tinier than you'd expect and are posted on an electricity pole (?)--not a stand-alone sign: easy to miss. But, it's true, if you drive 3 more minutes past the property, you'll come to the end of the dirt road, which was scheduled for paving before Covid hit, and see the convenience store on the right corner. There, it's easier to turn around. I'm writing this now because there's no cell service or wifi OFF the Villa Hermosa property, until you get closer to town (La Fortuna). But wifi definitely works well ON the property.