Leaves and Lizards Arenal Volcano Cabin Retreat is a  small, intimate, facility with 3 cabins, 1 2br house, 2 barns and a main lodge situated on 26 acres of rolling hills with an unbelievable, panoramic view of the Arenal Volcano and the surrounding mountains and valley.

We keep a stable of well trained and cared for horses, offering private one of a kind trail rides through the Costa Rican countryside.

Our guests often help with the morning chores, milking the cow, collecting eggs, grooming the horses and making cheese.

For travelers looking for an authentic Costa Rican experience, off the beaten track, we offer an unforgettable and memorable vacation.

• The three cabins are perched on a hill with a tree house feel and offer spectacular, panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano. The cabins all have a similar view of Arenal.
  
• The cabins do not have air conditioning, phones or television and are a 5 minute walk from the main house.
  
• Guests are welcome to use the phone and wireless internet at the main house at no extra charge.
  
• Beautiful Landscaping teams with birds and butterflies
  
• The Heliconia House is lower and next to the main lodge and has air conditioning.
  
• IPOD Docking stereo systems
  
• Our cabins are built using environmentally sounds methods using 9 different kinds of tropical hardwoods
• Orthopedic Beds with 800 count Egyptian cotton sheets
• Coffee maker, mini-fridge, microwave, ceiling fans, games, robes, reference books
  
• Hot Showers and spacious, private bathrooms.

Meal Options During Your Stay
LAVA LIZARD Restaurant Opening December 2009!

Leaves and Lizards*

• A hot, homemade breakfast is offered daily at the main lodge form 7-9am. We serve, fresh fruit and juices, homemade English muffins, our own farm fresh eggs, pancakes made with our own buttermilk and cheese and the typical Costa Rican breakfast of Callo Pinto.
• We prepare lunch and dinner with 12 hour advance notice
• Meals are served family style
• We do not serve lunch or dinner on Sundays

* Three meals per day will be served once the Lava Lizards Restaurant is open in December.
Monterrey (3 km or 10 minutes from Leaves and Lizards)

• *La Pollera: Bar and restaurant with freshly prepared typical food.(will deliver to your cabin)
  
•  Soda y Pizzeria la Confianza: Freshly prepared pizza and typical foods.
  
•   Las Tablitas: Freshly prepared typical foods.
•   Soda Marjorie: A small traditional Costa Rican cafe called a 'soda'. Serves breakfast and lunch.

The Springs Resort and Spa

• This 5 star resort is a 15 minute drive from Leaves and Lizards and offers a choice of three excellent restaurants; including a Sushi Bar.

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Conservation and Reforestation at Leaves and Lizards

 
Monkey Cabin January 2007                            Monkey Cabin March 2009

Leaves and Lizards was a dairy farm, deforested and divided into 30 pastures.  Since we purchased the property in 2006, we have planted over 3000 trees. Protecting our springs and restoring the rain forest is one of our top priorities. Dr. Marcy Brown-Marsden and her students from the University of Dallas are conducting a yearly biodiversity study at Leaves and Lizards.  Find out about it at EcoMap Costa Rica. 

May 2009      University of Dallas Students      May 2008