Leaves and Lizards

Rooms

Accommodation here is in one of six cosy cabins, built on a hillside 5-8 minutes' walk from the main house. Each cabin - named Monkey, Toucan, Volcano, Mariposa, Congo or Coco has a colourful mural painted by Steve on the wall, which clearly identifies one cabin from another!

The path to each cabin leads through a pretty garden of tropical plants, and along the wide balcony where there’s a table and chairs for writing, and a hammock for swinging. There are clear views of Arenal Volcano from the balcony – and the same view from bed!

Inside, cabins are spacious with different bed configurations. Monkey and Toucan have one queensize bed, and a pair of bunk beds making them ideal for a group of friends, or a family. Volcano and Mariposa each have a queensize bed, and Congo and Coco 2 queensize beds. Couples will enjoy having plenty of space. Beds are super-comfortable, with orthopaedic mattresses and luxurious 800-count linen. There are mosquito nets on offer, but you shouldn’t need them.

Each cabin has a bathroom with a large shower and bathrobes; shampoo, conditioner and body wash come in refillable bottles – this saves on plastic, and the products are biodegradable. There are charming homely touches, such as the fresh flowers in each room, and the marvellous murals painted by Steve.

The Heliconia House has two bedrooms, a kitchen, living area and porch with hammocks. The house has one queensize bed, one double bed and a pair of bunkbeds. The recently added Hummingbird Hacienda is situated on a private hill at the back of the property and has two bedrooms (with three queensize beds), two bathrooms, a full kitchen and front and back porches

Instead of a TV, you'll find books to read, board games to play, and a substantial folder of room notes to give you some background on the area, and a printed guide to the local flora and fauna. Each room is well-equipped too, with hairdryer, tea and coffee maker, a safe, and a minibar stocked with drinks and beer – just refill it before you leave, or leave Debbie and Steve some cash – whichever is easiest. There’s also a diary for you to jot down what you did, and things you saw – great reading for the next guest. Overhead fans keep the cabins cool.