Leaves and Lizards

Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat - Costa Rica

A visit to Volcan Arenal is the quintessential volcano experience. Its black conical shape rises imposingly from pristine primary rainforest.

Imagine yourself rocking gently in a hammock on the porch of your private cabin, sipping a tropical drink while listening to Howler monkeys complain about the afternoon rain. As the sun sets, the smoking boulders that roll down the steep slopes of Arenal become firey red, creating a magnificent fireworks display, compliments of Mother Nature.

Our vision at Leaves and Lizards is to create a perfect blend of

Adventure, Discovery and Tranquility 

for each guest.

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 "Steve and Deb, you guys are great! I must tell you that you did NOT deliver what you promised on the website...you delivered MUCH MORE!  I realize that the added value is your personal touch and your personalities. Thank you so much for the attention you gave us. We hope to read about the antics of Little John on the website (you have a good stable of horses and pigs...and chickens). PS. Steve, you may want to keep working your Tarzan yell!".......Laurie and Andy W Memphis, TN Jan 08

"This place is an out-of-this world paradise. The view and feeling of being in a treehouse from the deck is outstanding. Steve and Debbie's layout of plantings and flowers and paths-both road and foot-are stunning. It is simply gorgeous here. To look out over the green splendor, makes one feel incredibly lucky to be one of the few who gets to experience it. The sunset lava hike is definetely a once in a lifetime experience-we got amazing views of red hot lava rocks emitting from the cone and rolling down the sides!  The hike at El Silenco forest was also amazing-spider and howler monkeys AND fantasitc volcano views. Anyone who stays here will never forget it as a once in a lifetime experience." Johnson Family-Huntsville, Utah, USA

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• Our tours are personalized, educational and unhurried.
• Our rural tourism program supports our local community. Take our Tico Farm Tour or Private Guided horseback riding tours. Discover the REAL Costa Rica.
• Whether you are on your honeymoon, traveling with your children or a group of friends your experience at Leaves and Lizards will be customized to meet your needs.
• Excellent location for bird watchers with a mix of forest and open areas. Our current bird count is  over 87. For information about our bird watching package click here: Birding Package 
• Mix and match our tours to create your perfect vacation.
• Consider our Costa Rica Favorites Vacation Package for an easy to plan all inclusive trip. Click here for more information: Costa Rica Favorites Vacation Package 
• We are located 7 km from the base of Arenal, which is considered a safe distance from this active volcano.
• Because we are situated on a mountain ridge above La Fortuna, the clouds and fog that often settle in the valley at the base of Arenal do not block our view of the lava flow. Several times per day we may hear Arenal grumble, and sometimes it impressively huffs and puffs before a large eruption.
• Horse lovers enjoy our personalized horseback riding trips. Click here for more information: Horseback Riding Vacation Package 

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Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat, Monterrey, Costa Rica

No first trip to Costa Rica is complete without a visit to the town of La Fortuna, home to Arenal Volcano, a 5,000 foot wonder whose spittings and sputterings are even more dramatic after dark. Trouble is, most of Fortuna’s pack-‘em-in properties are geared toward backpackers. But in the tiny village of Monterrey-a half hour drive away-boutique hotels like this farm estate are slowly emerging. Your spacious cabin (one of three) has locally made linens, a table and chairs carved from a massive tree trunk, and a porch with a pair of hammocks for lava watching. The friendly ex-pat owners will arrange excursions to spots like Tenorio Volcano’s Rio Celeste, whose water glows a mystical milky blue. Doubles from $90, including breakfast (low season); 1-888-828-9245– Lexi Dwyer"- Brides Magazine September/October 2007 page 625-626.

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Toll Free from the USA:

1-888-828-9245 or 1-866-860-7613

In Costa Rica(country code 011): 506-2478-0023 or 506-8333-6863

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STAY for 2 Nights and get the Third night for FREE!

Offer Good from April 6th through May 24th, 2008

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