Casa Mariana is owned by the sweetest Costa Rican family—a husband, wife, daughter, and their three adorable, friendly dogs. They all live on-site and make you feel completely at home from the moment you arrive, welcoming you like family. Everything you could need is just a few minutes' walk away. The area felt very safe, and the room was spacious, spotless, and had such a lovely, peaceful energy. I work online, and the internet was fast and reliable throughout my entire stay. I was also pleasantly surprised that the two fans kept the room perfectly cool day and night, even during my stay in June. I really enjoyed staying in this area because it gave me the chance to experience the real Costa Rican lifestyle. I had such a wonderful stay that I extended my booking several times. I would definitely come back and highly recommend Casa Mariana to anyone looking for a comfortable, welcoming, and authentic place to stay.

Everything was perfect.

The hostess is very charming and gave us a tour of her garden. The accommodation is modest but very clean with all the cups/plates/silverware you need if you want to eat at home. The hostess organized a taxi for 4am for us. We stayed 2 nights to recover a bit before flying and it was very pleasant.

A place to hang up clothes would be an improvement. The walk into town wouldn't be suitable for a woman alone.

they provided parking as an exception to rules

Good enough for an overnight before heading to Tortuguerro

Busy street with no nearby places to walk to or dine. Nice back yard for sitting though.