CASA COLIBRI

Casa Colibri was magnificent. The house itself is a gem. The staff is superb. The views jaw-dropping. It provided the perfect homebase for exploring around the lake then coming 'home' having Lucas fix a late afternoon fire in the Sala, serve drinks, watch the weather move in over the volcanoes and savor a superb dinner fixed by Ángela. Amazing. Thank you Casa Colibri...and there are colibris (humming birds) all around.

View from the main terrace of Casa Colibri over to the volcano San Pedro. Lucas would set up the chairs so that morning coffee could be enjoyed on the terrace.

The lake from just above Casa Colibri

The main sala Casa Colibri looking in from the terrace. Dar Burlesons and David Manning

We were leaving in a boat from the dock at Santa Catarina, looking back at Casa Colibri on the hill, the second palapa roof in the center.

Carmen who takes care of the house in the kitchen with Lucas, the major-domo. Bravo Lucas and Carmen!  And, yes, that is a wood burning oven in which fresh bread was baked daily and even pizzas.

After a glorious rain from inside the sala looking toward the volcanoes 

Descending to street level. The little bay with the village of Santa Catarina

David Manning in the entry way

Duke McClain and Kathy Tolber enjoying a later afternoon fire in the fireplace of the main sala with candles everywhere.

The beautiful table always beautifully set for dinner

One of the greatest pleasures in Casa Colibri is the chef Ángela, here with Lucas and Claudia, Ángela's daughter putting the final touches on a fantastic dinner.

Setting the table with flowers.

I know there are better photos of the Casa Colibri owner David. Here he has just taken a drink of coffee. He made our stay absolutely flawless. And Dar Burleson seems to be enjoying his sip of coffee just fine!