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Culinary Adventures, also known as Big Mike’s, was established by Chef Michael Forbes in 2000. After 35 years of perfecting his culinary techniques he has brought his talents to Costa Rica to share his love of food while enjoying the
"pure life."






~ Guest House ~

"Your Home Away From Home in Costa Rica"


Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in a residential neighborhood in Escazu, San Jose, is a home-away-from-home in beautiful Costa Rica.

Chef Michael Forbes' bed-and-breakfast hotel is a clean, comfortable and quiet place to stay, with reasonable rates. Big Mike started building a private dining club, and added guest rooms with cable TV. His delightful bohemian compound is a work in progress. Plants, gardens, unusual pieces of furniture, artwork and collectables add homey touches... all perched above a river.

Big Mike's features...
Accommodations: 8 rooms, 4 with private baths
Guest Rooms, some with private baths Two Dining Rooms; complete cantina Library/Living Room with leather couches
Patio with bandstand Tropical gardens Hot Tub &massage area
Amenities:
All rooms include wireless internet and ethernet cable laptop ready 4 color TVs available on premises, some in rooms
Meals:
Gourmet kitchen privileges included with room Full breakfast available Additional food services available

Room Rates (USD American Dollars):
All occupancy rates are subject to change

    * Single occupancy rate: between $30.00 and $45.00
    * Double occupancy rate: between $40.00 and $50.00
    * Rate for each additional person: between $5.00 and $10.00

Policies:
Minimum stay required - 1 night; No Smoking in rooms; small pets allowed (must be friendly with other pets); Children welcome - high chair available; Consumption of alcohol allowed; Deposit amount required - long term stays require %50 in advance call for details); Check in/out time - noon; Cancellations - no refunds; Recommendations - Michigan State Alumni Association (Int. Chapter meets here monthly)

Discounts available:
Whole house (more thatn 5 rooms) ask for details

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Urbanization
Los Anonos, Escazu,
Costa Rica

Telephone:
011-506-289-6087
Fax:
011-506-228-7461

Directions to Big Mike's:
Please contact us at 506-289-6087 and we will come and pick you up, or give you or your taxi driver the exact directions from where ever you are. Follow this link for a written set of directions from the airport or downtown San Jose.

Nearest major airport: San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) is 15 miles away. Let us know your arrival information and we will be greet you at Juan Santamaria Airport. Look for your us holding a sign with your name.

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