El Arbol was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. We absolutely loved staying on the Caribbean side and Manzanillo was one of our favorite spots. Manzanillo is quiet and small, but incredibly picturesque. The jungle house is stunning with every amenity you could ask for. The deck offered perfect views into the jungle. We saw a toucan, spider... More

My wife and I stayed at El Arbol in March 2012 to celebrate our 15-year anniversary. All/most of the reviews were very positive, so we felt safe about the choice. While our expectations were high, El Arbol exceeded them! The house was nestled into the rainforest where we saw spider monkeys every morning! It was amazing. Marilyn and Jan were... More

The houses have amazing outlooks over the forest.  Feels remote, but is only 15 mins walk from manzanillo.  The houses are luxurious and well appointed with Comfortable beds and fantastic balcony where you can view butterflies, parrots, monkeys etc. The owners were extremely helpful and welcoming throughout our stay. They went beyond what would normally be expected, giving us advice... More

I just had an amazing vacation to El Arbol with another couple. The house was very clean, and the owners were very heplful with everything we needed. We did not have a single bug bite, and slept with porch doors wide open every night. We went to the Jaguar Rescue, Canapy Tours and Fishing/Snorkeling ..All worth the money!!! I miss... More

I just returned from a unforgetable trip to Manzanillo with my girlfriend and another couple. The house was PERFECT!! It was exactly what we expected from reading the descriptions. The house was clean and well equiped. The setting is beautiful and private. We were visited by monkeys on a daily basis and sometimes multiple times, though I understand that you... More

We had a great time in Marjolein's and Jan Hein's junglehouse. In the morning we watched the monkeys swinging from tree to tree and in the afternoon we chilled at the beautiful Carribean coast. It just took us a few minutes through the jungle to get to the beach.The junglehouse has a beautiful and very creative design which fascinated us... More

We cannot recommend El Arbol Strongly enough. Marjolein and Jan are splendid hosts, friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. They are available 24/7 with answers to all questions and gave the best directions to and from our major destinations with detailed expanation! The place was amazing. The rooms were spotless and enchanting. Bathrooms were top rated and you had views into the... More

My husband and I just got back from El Arbol, and we LOVED it...and miss it:( Our hosts Marjolein and Jan were wonderful! They were very warm and friendly, and always around if we needed anything at all! They even invited us over for a poker game one night with there friends, and I won! :) Our "tree house" rental... More

We spent two nights at el Arbol and loved it. Our house was the highest elevated of the two and provided amazing views of the entire property. Beautifully decorated and stocked with everything you need. The deck was clean and well lit at night. The Jacuzzi is fun, but takes time to get going, so if your setting something up,... More