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Great place close to Volcan Irazu. Nice garden at the entrance. Secure gated parking. Berna is a great host and her English is excellent, which makes it easier for international tourists. Clean room with lots of storage space. The shower and bathroom are modern looking and clean. Guests can cook in the house, although we didn't do it. Brenda prepares a great breakfast for her guests.

Stayed in April 2025

We enjoyed our short stay in the casa. It was lovely and the breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in April 2025

My stay with Berna was truly very pleasant. I immediately felt at home, and the cozy room made me feel at home. The accommodation is perfect for a trip to the Irazú volcano. Everything is clean, and Berna is a very friendly host.

Stayed in April 2025

Breakfast wonderful, parking enclosed, neighborhood quiet, hostess was gracious, late arrival ok.

Stayed in March 2025

A few bugs around. A bit out of the way of central Cartago so if you want to explore the city may not be the most convenient. Payment only in cash.

A homestay with a lovely host. She was super nice and speaks a bit of English. The property is her house and she makes American or Costa Rican breakfast in the morning (which she did for me even for a very early start). Facilities are mostly very quaint and comfortable, and clean. There is a bus that goes to Irazu right near the house and a few restaurants and an ATM in walking distance. I also had a hot shower, which is rarer than I'd like in CR.

Stayed in February 2025

It’s a home - really nice place to stay for seeing the volcano.

Stayed in December 2024

One issue was the address on Google, which directs to a different location in town, causing some confusion with transportation. Pay very close attention to Berna's directions when booking.

I recently stayed at Casa Irazu in Cartago, Costa Rica, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Despite arriving a few hours early, Berna, the host, graciously arranged for someone to let me in without any hassle. The first thing that struck me was the beautiful garden, providing a serene and peaceful atmosphere with outdoor seating to enjoy the view. Casa Irazu is a secure and welcoming place, perfect for travelers. Although I didn't have a car, I noticed there was free private parking available. The location is convenient, with several restaurants within a short walking distance. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed to cook or heat a meal, and I had space in the refrigerator to store my food. It felt more like a home than a hostel, with a cozy and warm atmosphere. Berna, the host, is a well-traveled, intelligent, and kind individual. We had numerous pleasant discussions, and she even invited me to dine with her visiting family, showcasing her generosity and the great family she has. Watching Costa Rica compete in Copa America with her son and grandchildren added a personal touch to my stay. Thank you, Berna, for the delicious breakfast and extra cup of coffee. There were both indoor and outdoor dining options, and the place felt secure even through the torrential rain. The availability of a washing machine and a place to hang clothes to dry was very convenient. The bathroom was clean, functional, and beautifully decorated, with plenty of warm water. My room was comfortable, with a small desk for my laptop, clean bedding, and ample storage space for my belongings during my three-day stay.

Stayed in July 2024

Had a great stay with my dog and the host is very friendly.

Stayed in July 2024

The host was super kind, helpful and friendly. The garden was lovely

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. Everything was excellent.

The two most important things to me are the helpfulness of the owner and the comfort of the accomdiations and I give 5* rating on both measures. Berna is a lovely lady and provides lots of good advice and excellent recommendations. The property is her old family home and has a genuine Spanish appeal with a combination of wood and tile providing a very warm atmosphere. Guests have the full use of the kitchen to prepare their own meals and a dedicated shelf in her fridge. The bedroom was comfortable with a separate entrance to a front patio overlooking lush landscaping. The property has a solid wooden door at the front proving excellent security. Berna has a deep concern for her guests. I was a bit late coming home one evening and she messaged me to make sure I was OK. Fantastic vale for the quality that Casas Irazu offers guests. Thank you Berna for your kindness and hope we meet again.

Stayed in March 2024

If anything, I'd say the quietness was deafening, lol

Wow! This Casa is like a fairy tale house ! Beautiful , cozy, and comfortable, very quiet .Berna is an excellent host..she speaks a little English... much much better than I speak Spanish .. great place to stay for a night or a few days. Her casa is far enough away from the city center to have the feeling you're in the countryside but close enough to get there quickly by taxi .

Stayed in March 2024

Loved everything about the place, the rustic style of the house with all its beautiful details, the big garden, the tidiness and cleanliness. The host Berna is very amiable and helpful, she showed a lot of patience explaining me the surroundings, bus lines etc. despite my poor Spanish skills. Also Berna helped me in my special situation since I had to stay somewhere else for a night and then return. It was no problem to leave most of my stuff there, despite me not actually paying for that one night. 100% recommended if want to explore Cartago and its surroundings, like the Irazú Volcano!

Stayed in January 2024

nothing

the owner kindly helped us with the e-reservation needed to visit Irazú Park and booked cheaper transport locally

Stayed in December 2023

The addresses listed on booking and google maps is NOT CORRECT!! Put in “V3HJ+HQC, Cartago Province, Cartago, Costa Rica” to get there, or look up “Habitación Rústica #1” on google maps to get there.

The house is very pretty. The owner is really nice and speaks some English. Got a free breakfast.

Stayed in July 2023

Walls were super thin so could hear the entire house, but everyone was quiet after 10 so wasn't a problem. Also, the smoking area is also where clothes are hung to dry which means our washed clothes smelled a bit like cigarettes.

Really nice owner and family, good kitchen and fridge to use, and nice bed. We felt like part of the family staying there. Can do laundry and both a dryer and plenty of space for hanging. We extended our stay by a couple of nights which was straightforward and handy. We also got to try some of their gallo pinto which was great :)

Stayed in July 2023

Cleanliness, private parking space, garden, big room with confy bed, nice bathroom, very nice host Berna and her family.

Stayed in July 2023

Nice room at the house of a lovely older lady that speaks little bit of English but the communication was perfect still. The room is big enough for a couple. The bathroom is shared with the other guests. Couple of nice restaurants in the walking distance as well

Stayed in March 2023

Lovely regular house up the hills in town. Friendly hostess with whom we enjoyed visiting. We cooked in her kitchen and she shared some food. Just comfortable and relaxed.

Stayed in February 2023

Little far away from Cartago, but best location to visit volcan Irazu or the Sanatori

Really comfy house and room with nice veranda, super equipped kitchen and private parking spot

Stayed in January 2023

It would be good if the sleeping rooms were separated from the living room with a curtain or door so that moving from the bathroom to the bedroom is more private.

A lovely family feeling. It has everything you need and a very warm welcome. Open kitchen and we were offered a tasty soup with the whole family. Really kind. Nice seats on the terrace. Parking space inside. Especially wonderful if you are alone or staying longer because the Señora is so kind, open and would help with anything. Highly recommend it for an oasis in Cartago. The city centre is also pleasant with some antique buildings.

Stayed in January 2023

The only thing is perhaps a shared bath, but it is no problem and it is very clean. You also live with the owner in her house, but that is advertised.

We stayed one night before our trip to Irazu. They allowed an early check in as well as keeping the luggage the next day until afternoon, so we do not have to keep it in the car unprotected. The owner and her son is very kind, told us many interesting information about the location, gave us tips and so on. Car parking possible on the spot. Very clean.

Stayed in December 2022

we weren’t expecting it to be a shared house, but it was still nice.

everything was great

Stayed in November 2022

The owner, Berna, is very nice, helpful and considerate. We are really glad that we booked her place!

Stayed in September 2022

Kindness, family-atmosphere, cleanliness

Stayed in September 2022