We stayed with John this October 2009 as a result of a recommendation by a friend who had stayed a previous year. The recommendation was totally justified and I completely endorse the comments already posted by "suzyhoddy". John has the knowledge and contacts to help you get the most out of your stay however short and he is a perfect host.

We stayed with John in November 2009, after reading positive feedback on Secret Garden on the web. John was really helpful, organising a driver for us so that we could visit both sides of the Falls and recommending some good restaurants in the town. The bruschettas and caipirinhas were delicious. We would definitely recommend staying here.

We stayed with John this December 2009. We completely agree with the comments posted. John took us for a tour of the area, gave us a good sense of where everything is, showed us where to eat (it is better on the Brazilian side), and was our gracious host for two days. John is simply a wonderful person that we had the privilege of meeting.

Indeed, when you go to Puerto Iguazu, you should you at John's place. We completely agree with what 'Suzyhoddy' wrote on 8 April 2008. John is now finishing a photogallery. His place will even become more attractive. Don't hesitate to go there!

Just back from Iguazu Falls and two nights at the Secret Garden, where we had a great time. John's place is pretty basic and rustic, but very, very clean and comfortable. What the SG lacks in amenities (like chocolates on your pillow at night) is more than compensated for in character and fun. Drinks each evening with John and the other guests is a relaxing and fun end to the day and the start of a great evening. John's very intelligent and knowledgeable and his intro tour to the area is great. He helped us to get all of our transportation needs met and our driver, Christian, was also awesome. There's a hole in the wall pizza place around the corner that was cheap and excellent as well. It's the only way to see the falls.

The Secret Garden is indeed a special place. The affable and knowledgeable host, John Fernandes, is always willing to help you with all your plans and problems. The rooms are very comfortable and face a lush subtropical garden. The guests congregate in the evening on the porch and have drinks and swaps stories. The location is perfect for getting to the park - a few steps away, you can jump on the bus that goes directly to the main gate. Iguazu Falls are incredible, and combined with the Secret Garden, our stay was magical.

For the two nights we allowed ourselves in Puerto Iguazu to explore the falls and surrounding park, my family (including two daughters aged five and three) were encouraged to stay w/ John at SGI by a common friend. The friend's recommendation was enough to go on, but immediately we could see that we were in good hands, and in a perfect environment to bookend our two full days of exploring the park and the falls. Mornings we were served homemade plain and banana bread with homemade jams, fresh oj, cut fruit, cafe con leche, and 7pm at night we'd have the caipirinhas already mentioned with delicious tapas (empanadas, garden grown cherry tomatoes on toast, etc.) John provided a good orientation for the area with a mini tour in his pickup, made arrangements for taxis for the couple dinners outside walking distance from his home, and suggested we hit Aricupa the morning before we left town to see the wildest tree house we'd ever seen (www.welcomeargentina.com/puertoiguazu/la-aricupa-theme-park.html). Our room was very clean, comfortable, and arranged in advance for our foursome. I've already recommended dear friends who are coming later this month with their six year-old son stay with John, and dates providing, I know they'd have the same positive experience we did.

John Fernandes immediately made us feel at home in his tropical oasis. The Secret Garden Iguazu is on a quiet well-maintained residential street just a few blocks from the main road leading into the small town of Pto. Iguazu. The three rooms for rent are located at the very back of the property and accessed from outside, separated from the main house by a lush landscaped garden providing spaciousness and privacy. Our large private room with bath was new, quiet, clean and tastefully furnished. The shower, bed, bedding and towels were first class. The real bonus and reason we recommend this B&B is John. John, with his gentle and kindly manner, provided a relaxed and stimulating environment with interesting guests and conversation. John helped negotiate our transport, lay of the town, places to visit, dining advice and the natural and political history of the region. In addition, John has four equally gentle and caring staff members who will anticipate your needs. Priceless. SGI was the highlight of our 18-day stay in Argentina. We wish we were there now.

We went to Argentina for ten days and John, the owner of the secret garden was by far one of the highlights of my trip. We had great conversation and laughs and the staff were so friendly and warm. If you're a dog fan, Roxy the jack russell is divine! The room was like a five star hotel in Reno in the 70's, excellent shower! Spending time with John was the best part of Iguazu!