Costa Rica Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, B&B, San Jose Airport, Heredia, Central Valley, Music, Family, Honeymoon, Costa Rica Composer, Pianist, Gay Friendly

Casa Holanda (or "Holland House" in English) is a gorgeous, four-bedroom, full-service Bed and Breakfast. Whether you need a comfortable, quiet place to stay close to the airport for your first or last night in Costa Rica, or while doing business in nearby San Jose, or need a central location to enjoy the many sights in the Central Valley with or without your car rental. We have transportation to and from the airport, garage parking, wireless Internet access in your room, free local calls, cheap International call access and delicious, home-cooked meals to accommodate your stay.

Casa Holanda Home in Costa Rica - private, boutique bed and breakfast - luxury B&B

Nestled among the coffee fields right outside of the town of Heredia, Costa Rica, we are only minutes away from downtown San Jose and the airport (10KM or 6.2 miles), and for a safe, reliable, private ride from the airport to your room, our in-house driver can pick you up for $30US or drop you off for $25US. This service is also available to catch your return flight, or 24 hour taxis are available close-by.

After you're here, you can exhale. Drop your bags in your room and check up on tours, get directions or advice.

Or perhaps enjoy an intimate, candlelit gourmet dinner . With the style and grace of a big hotel but without the prices. Be serenaded with live classical music from our in-house concert pianist.

Music: "Some After Dinner Music" for Woodwind Quintet
Dining at Casa Holanda B&B with local and international cuisine

Bed and Breakfast Hotel, Casa Holanda, Costa Rica

Sit around our big, wooden table, family style, while wind chimes sing in the Costa Rican night breeze. Chat and meet other guests, or local Costa Rican friends who may drop by.

Or maybe enjoy a concert from one of our guests artist traveling through.

The next day, awake to a glorious morning, and come down to enjoy your complimentary all-you-can-eat breakfast. (And yes, we take requests.)

hammock on casa holanda's balcony - relax in the springlike weather of Heredia, Central Valley, Costa Rica

So many options are available for you like my all-day private tour to the majestic Volcano Poas and exotic La Paz Waterfall. Or have a private tour to the capital city of San Jose. Be guided on a safe excursion to learn about history and architecture, attend museums and concerts, dine in fabulous restaurants, or dance the night away in clubs. On early Sunday mornings, accompany me to the farmers market where you will see many exotic fruits and vegetables. We help you get on board with group tours to rafting down whitewater rivers , trekking the jungles of nearby rainforests, spotting exotic animals, butterflies, and birds.

Casa Holanda B&B, Costa Rica

The Benefits of Being a Guest in Somebody's Home

A unique experience in a Bed and Breakfast , your stay at Casa Holanda may be less anonymous, requiring more consideration from you of your surroundings during your stay, than say, at a hotel.

However! This is a stay tailored for YOU and your individual tastes. You have a trusted resource to help you out with guided tours, translation, and information on travel tips. All from a native American s point of view. English is no problem here.

Or if you have it all planned out, just come and stay in a comfortable oasis.

Since there is so much more of a personal touch, many times it is possible to be highly specialized, like doing my best to accommodate a certain diet . Or discussing with you about your upcoming trip, finding out what you're interested in, and e-mailing you in advance a suggested itinerary.

Come back often to Casa Holanda and eventually I'll get to know you enough to probably be able to second-guess your needs.

But wait! There's more.

Depending on circumstances there are many perks like FREE access to laundry facilities, FREE garage space for your rental, FREE transportation to and from Heredia and San Jose area tourist sites, FREE wireless Internet access, unlimited cups of Costa Rican superb coffee, the balcony, classical piano concerts, refrigerator space for the ice cream containing many of the exotic fruits in Costa Rica!

Wow! Relax! Cause you re with your friends here.

As a guest, here is just some of what's available in-house exclusively for you:

Lunches, Dinners, Juices, Smoothies, Espressos,
Cappuccinos, delicious cakes at our nearby Cafe New York City
(200 meters north of the house);

An intimate, home-cooked, full-serviced dinner at the house ;

Great, elegant restaurants with exotic
cuisines from Peru, Italy, Japan close-by;

Bottled water, wine, soft drinks, local drinks;

Typical Costa Rican food in a
converted 100 year-old house within walking distance;

Complimentary help with directions, itinerary, and tours;

Private, customized tours of San Jose;

Private transport to your next destination in Costa Rica;

Professional full-body massage;

Informal jeep tours of Heredia and local farmers markets;

Full-service, afternoon coffee or tea; and

Laundry Services



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