The location is exceptional in the Arenal, a comfortable distance from the heavily touristed Santa Cruz zone. There is a market very close by and it is near the action with a short walk. It was nice and quiet as there are new good sealing doors on the street side and where you sleep is nicely tucked away. Great restaurants nearby. The hosts left fresh ground coffee, a nice way to begin the day. The terrace is nice, but it was too cold during our stay to enjoy.