I stayed at Ellens Hummingbird Nest B&B in May, 2012. We were looking for a non-touristy location, away from crowds, quaint and different. The Hummingbird Nest sounded like the perfect place. Ellen did not have availability for us the first night of our 3 night stay, but recommended the Casita next door (owned by 4 brothers) we really liked that... More

This bed and breakfast was a wonderful place to begin our vacation, with a beautiful setting and a friendly and knowledgable host. Ellen was generous in helping us plan our activities. Her garden and patio are lovely and inviting with beautiful view's of Volcan Arenal. My children loved playing with her labrador, Luna, and calling to her parrot as she... More

Perched on the side of a hill, this is a great retreat. Ellen is a knowledgable host, and breakfast was always delicious. There are only two rooms, so you can't beat this place for quiet. The rooms are lovely and comfortable and look out on a garden. From the upper deck, outside the kitchen, there are also views of the... More

Down the end of a long dirt road, just the experiance I was seeking. The volcano view was fantastic, the population of birds a treat, even Ellen's "pet" parrot was "free-ranging". The room accommodated the three of us, the breakfast was delicious, the short walk to the butterfly conservatory a joy. I got to spend some time with Ellen, friends... More

beautiful views, quiet, lovely room, huge breakfast, very accommodating, very reasonable. More

Stayed for four nights. The room we stayed in was nice enough but would benefit from more complete curtains - breakfasts were excellent. The views of Arenal Volcano from the upstairs terrace are stunning. For us El Castillo represented a much better option than La Fortuna. It is at the end of a 10km dirt road and very quiet. Spent... More

Ellen is a most gracious hostess. The grounds are a delight. The rooms are very comfortable with views of the gardens, Lake Aranal & the volcano. The hot tub is a nice plus as are the hanging chairs. Breakfast is tasty local food which gives a feel for the area. We spent 3 nights there (and went to Pizza Johns... More

Nice hidden place with spacious and beautifully designed rooms, facing the garden. We enjoyed sitting in the hot tub at night and trying to figure out where Arenal Volcano might be hidden behind the clouds. Great breakfast in the kitchen upstairs with even a better view. It was a bit pricy, though. More

My husband, I, and our three teenage children stayed at this location for two nights in December 2011. The weather was horrible, but it was a nice get-away. We enjoyed the natural and commercial hot springs, visited the Butterfly Conservatory, enjoyed an evening with Pizza John, and did some hiking. Ellen was not on location and although her staff was... More