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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste
  • Lake Arenal
    4 min drive
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    14 min drive
  • Tronadora Arena
    29 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    111 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River

Costa Rica Lake View Villa on Lake Arenal- Private Rainforest Reserve
The private Villa offers a unique setting not found with other rentals in the Lake Arenal area.  Our property is located on a 20 acre private estate with no other homes in sight. Walking to the shore from the lake access road is a 15 min hike down hill.  The villa is part of a rain forest preserve that has a spring fed stream leads to the lake, hiking trails in the jungle canopy and a water cascade running through the tropical gardens.
The house is a 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that sleeps up to 7 guests. It has a view of the lake from the balcony, patio and every room. The second story master suite has its own private entrance and balcony. Relax and vacation at our rental home where you can walk to the lake and enjoy sunsets, bird watching, fishing and the sounds of the rain forest. The Villa includes not only a beautiful place to stay but also a 10 Point Wellness Walk on one acre property. The NEW 10 Point Wellness Walk has trail markers to help connect you with nature on the guided paths created for your health and well-being. Read on for more details.
For more photos, videos and info go to CostaRicaLakeViewVilla.com
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Additional highlights:
The CR Lakeview Villa is located in the cool rainforest mountains of Costa Rica on the north end of Lake Arenal as part of a large estate. The Villa is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, where you can replenish your soul. A great place you and your family can use as a home base as you explore the northern part of Costa Rica for day trips and excursions to nearby sights and attractions.
The Villa is a two story house that sleeps up to 7 guests with a unique design. The downstairs has living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and laundry room with large porch. The upper level has a separate private entrance for the master bedroom suite that offers amenities with kitchenette and dining area, combined living area, bathroom and a veranda. From the veranda upstairs you have a perfect view of the lake, the wind turbines, the numerous birds and at night the lights of Tronadora across the lake. Here you will enjoy a spectacular setting at this rain forest retreat with incredible views of Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountains. The house is set in the mountains on the edge of a stream so we get the cool morning and evening breezes as well as the relaxing sounds of the running water. You can certainly leave your heart at our Costa Rica Lake View Villa.
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Property Features:
NEW! A visit to our Costa Rican home on the edge of Lake Arenal and the rain forest and stream will give you the opportunity to disconnect from technology and your stressful life. Enjoy the 10 point guided trail to help disconnect from daily stresses at our wellness destinations. Begin with View of Lake Arenal, then the Butterfly Table, Bench of Serenity, Tai Chi Pool, Memorial Spring, Spring Fed Stream, Pond of Peace Cascade, Rain Forest Bathing Bench, Fork in the Mountain Stream, and finally Enchanted Tree. A one or two hour journey on the 10 Point Wellness Walk will help you to unplug from technology and other life situations so that you can de-stress and relax. The rain forest and laid back lifestyle are ideal for any traveler in need of a digital reset and a little rest and relaxation from the technology that permeates modern life.
Once you leave the comfort of the home you will find extensive hiking trails on our own private nature reserve within the rain forest canopy with streams, ponds and waterfalls to relax by as well as abundant wildlife and flora/fauna. It is like entering another world. You can follow the stream down to the Arenal lake shore or follow a trail through the property to the edge of the lake to discover the beautiful coves where you can enjoy the lake. This is one of the few rental properties that has direct Lake Arenal access with just a few minutes walk to the lakeshore from the house.
Jungle treks through the rain forest is an eco-adventure of a lifetime with miles of manicured trails available on the estate. The sounds and images of this rainforest preserve are all part of the experience of staying at the Lake View Villa. Imagine waking up to the sounds of running water from the hillside water features and the stream, the unique howling of the howler monkeys, and dozens of birds making their morning sounds as they explore the trees surrounding the house. Bird watching in this temperate zone climate offers as many as 300 different species of birds in Costa Rica. We have seen keel billed toucans, tanagers, parrots, hummingbirds, red legged honeycreepers, hawks and a virtual potpourri of colorful feathered friends eating at the nearby bird perch. ( See the photos).

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Exploring the Area:
If you choose to leave the property, the town of Nuevo (New) Arenal is only about a 10 minute drive from the Villa and has changed little in the past 20 years. It remains a typical Costa Rican village with just enough grocery stores, bakeries, bars and restaurants to serve the community Here you can make your food purchases as there are two fully equipped kitchens where you can cook at home. A few minutes’ walk from the property is The Rana German Restaurant where you can feast on great food and see a collection of poison dart frogs. There are many great restaurants in Nuevo Arenal where you can enjoy the delicious pizza at Moyas, gourmet food at the Gingerbread, breakfast at Lucky Bug or typical Costa Rican food at Las Delicias or Las Tinejas.

After exploring it is great to get back to the cooler comfort of the house so you can relax for the evening watching the sun set or a movie. There is a large collection of DVD’s for your enjoyment and a television and DVD player upstairs and downstairs.
There are paved roads all the way to the Villa from the Liberia airport (1.5 hour drive ) or the San Jose airport (3.5 hour drive.) No need to negotiate bad roads. Also bus transportation is easily available within minutes of the Villa for the more adventuresome so there is no need for a car.
The local managers of the property are native Costa Ricans Sandy and Michael who are available as needed for suggestions or ideas on how to pass your vacation time. Come and experience paradise at the Costa Rica Lakeview Villa.
We invite you to view some of the great pictures we have taken from the inside and outside the house in addition to the videos on the Google sites.

Keywords: Private & Secure Rainforest Villa, Sleeps 4-7 Guests on 40 Acre Estate with River, Waterfalls, Wildlife, Views of Lake Arenal. Close to Many of CR's Top Destinations, Including the Arenal Volcano.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to FlyZone Wakeboard School. An outdoor pool is available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • The holiday home offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Arenal and 11 minutes from FlyZone Wakeboard School
Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Daniel Reed - Florida, USA

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside Only. No Smoking Inside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard Y., St Albert, AB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
Property is gorgeous. It is a quiet haven that makes a great home base for exploring the area. Watching the hummingbirds and other tropical birds is a great way to spend your time. The place has everything you need to relax and enjoy Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
This was our first time to Costa Rica and we could not have been more blown away by this place! The house was spectacular and the surrounding rainforest where we could explore made the experience even more wonderful! We really enjoyed the dipping pool after spending the day exploring. The town of Nuevo Arenal was great! Very friendly people, great Sodas to eat at, and plentiful grocery stores. One note regarding the house, the upstairs and downstairs are not connected from the inside, only from the outside. With little kids, dad slept upstairs with a kid and mom was downstairs with the others. But this set up is great for families with older kids or two families vacationing together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysson B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Tropical Getaway
Just like everyone has stated, this property is beautiful. The property is very well maintained. It is like one big garden with lots of flowers and walking paths. The paths that go through the forest and also down to the lake are very enjoyable to walk along. The house was in great shape and had everything we needed. The house stayed cool with the windows open. We had 7 of us there and had plenty of room. We didn't have any issues at all and really enjoyed the place. I would not hesitate to go back there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pineapple Paradise
This trip was our first visit to Costa Rica. We started with a 2-day raft trip on the Pacuare River, then found ourselves in this Private Villa tropical paradise, listening to howler monkeys and watching toucans and a variety of other birds from the second story balcony💕 We nicknamed this house the Pineapple Paradise because of the pineapples growing in the garden below. After Costa Rican drip coffee, we were able to adventure through the soft forest floor discovering many colorful insects and flora on the trail to the lake. Then it felt refreshing to cool off in the splash pool with the combination of afternoon rain. The location of the house was a perfect distance from the recreation around La Fortuna, but away from the hustle bustle of the town. One day we met with a neighbor who was redirecting a stray cow from our driveway. She and her husband and happy little dog were so friendly and gave us a tour of her nursery, pura vida! The house is well stocked, including binoculars! It was easy to cook meals, then play family games inside and out! Our family appreciated the 2 floors, leaving the bottom floor to our 3 teen kids, and my husband and I could retreat to our own space upstairs. It was a magical experience that we will remember forever. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house overlooking lake
Nice property; beautiful sunsets and great birdwatching from patios; swimming holes on property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The property is absolutely stunning! There is wildlife galore on the property and you feel like you’re in the middle of the rainforest. We had perfect weather and it was a little cooler but, if it wasn’t, the lack of air conditioning may have been rough! Love love loved this place and so did the whole group. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTE PARADISE
Oh my!!! What an experience! The property was absolutely fantastic! It gave us all of the peace and seclusion that we needed! My husband and I celebrated our 13 year wedding anniversary and my birthday for 5 days and I can truly say this was by far the BEST villa I have ever visited. The tropical paradise that we experienced was unreal. First of all, the property is HUGE and the landscape is GORGEOUS! I called it the Garden of Eden. The view of the lake and rainforest was amazing from the upstairs section of the villa. The flowers and various plants were stunningly beautiful and the variation of different trees, including palm trees were very pleasing to the eye. There are lime trees and pineapple bushes on the property, which was an amazing treat and we used one that had fallen to take shots and add to our salads one day. The villa is well-stocked with plenty of dishes, cookware, and everything else. The washer and dryer was a big plus because it rained a bit while we were there, but I did not mind. It comes and goes. The plunge pools were so nice and the trails were great! More like something out of The Jungle Book. Might I add, the variety of BIRDS was such a pleasant addition. Many different humming birds and other beautiful tropical birds visited every day in abundance. They sang to us every morning. It was amazing to see! I took a walk everyday on the property and discovered something new and serene each day! It was HEAVEN! Book and you will not regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feb 2024 stay
Our family truly enjoyed the beautiful grounds and location of Lake View Villa. We woke to howler monkeys every morning and our sons saw 3. We saw multiple birds including hummingbirds, toucans, aracaris, parrots, parakeets, bananaquits and many more. Grounds are well maintained, very peaceful and relaxing. The location is close to good restaurants and 2 small sized grocery stores (10-15 minutes) and within about an hour of other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradis
Beautiful gardens. Spent hours on balcony watching wildlife enjoying coffee in the morning and margaritas in afternoon. Everything you need is there at a reasonable price. Close to good restaurants (10 minutes) multitude of activities within 1 hours drive. Do not hesitate to rent this beautiful quiet home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature Lovers' Paradise
The Villa was a wonderful place to stay for a relaxing week in nature. The birds were breathtaking. We heard howler monkeys every day and saw them several times. A very persistent coati was often attempting to pilfer the fruit from the birds. The grounds and paths are beautiful, but because of the rain we didn't have much opportunity to explore. However, the weather was warm, and the patio was dry, and the birds did not seem to mind the rain. They were always ready to put on a great show!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samm M., Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for us
Beautifully built and maintained home in a simply gorgeous setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Tucson, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views, Tropical Forest Feel
We stayed here for four nights and absolutely loved it. The property grounds were beautifully vivid, and the layout allowed for superb viewing of the many bird species around. Inside, there was an upstairs and downstairs kitchen that came in very handy when we felt like cooking. The decor and vibe had a very relaxed, tropical feel, and the upstairs balcony was a neat way to see different views from the downstairs views. We also loved walking around on the short forest paths, where there were strawberry poison dart frogs and amazing plant life. The bird species were incredible, with toucans coming right up to the house. Finally, we appreciated that we felt safe and comfortable for our entire stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F., Galveston Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The house was beautiful although we were rarely there. We only got to explore the first day around thw property because of the rain but we knew it was the rainy season. It wasnt too far from most everything you definitely need to rent a car. We had issues with the wifi but the property manager was diligent and was able to get it resolved. The cell service isnt very good so we were very greatful that she was able to fix it. There is no ac so keep that in mind but many places in Costa Rica dont have ac. There were plenty of fans provided to make sleeping comfortable.Overall we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamalyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rain forest
Beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica Rainforest
The house is an oasis in the rainforest! It has all of the amenities that you need, and you can't beat the property views, birds and rainforest trail! Allow time to just sit and enjoy the land. It is located about an hour's drive from La Fortuna and 45 min from the base of Arenal. The listing notes the master suite has a separate entrance, but it didn't register with me that there would be no interior access between floors. Not a problem for our group, just an FYI for those traveling with younger kids. We are already thinking about staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 4
Finding it was a bit tricky. House was clean but it had its moments with ants and such. It is the rain forest. Everything we needed was there and it was well stocked with toiletries, games, movies, etc. They have a new rescued dog down the street that came by a few times and he is a bit out of control. They gave us a water bottle to shoo him away when we need him to leave. Good restaurants nearby, great views!! Fun 10 point wellness walk around the property. The grounds are well groomed. No monkeys but tons of birds! We had a lot of flea bits or ant bites. We used several different mosquito ki repellents but it didn’t do as much as we needed. Overall it was a nice stay for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lezlie P., St. Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
Once you navigate the steep driveway, the grounds are stunning. Besides the beautiful flowers and plants, we saw so many birds - love that there is a platform feeder right off the patio. We also saw howler monkeys. The house is clean and comfortable and has every kitchen item you could need. Beds are comfy. The reason for the 4 star rating is the wifi. The signal was weak at best and we had a couple of outages in the time we were there. Not great for remote work. Overall, though, this is a lovely place to stay for a relaxing getaway and take in the beauty that is Costa Rica!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication and beautiful property as advertised
Loved the property! Excellent for bird and wildlife viewing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This is such an a beautiful property surrounded with just simply wonderful humans. Definitely coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience
We absolutely loved it! It was beautiful and so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Paradise - Pura Vida
To start with.... WOW.. This property is amazing, from our lovely hosts that got us settled in and gave us some tips about what to visit in the area, to the stunning property with little water features, and fun natural spring splash pool the kids loved to play in, the secluded nature features and short trails into the jungle right from the property. This villa has it all. Kitchen was stocked well with all essentials, beds were clean and comfortable and we felt more than safe during our stay. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfotable retreat in nature
First of all the property managers Sandy and Mike are exceptional. They are quick to respond and resolved some scheduling issue with App/Owner rapidly and got us ready for check in with short notice and provided helpful tips and key information about the area. Bananas Mike dropped off were sweet and unaltered flavor unlike store bought. House itself stocked with basics and was very spacious for 2 kids and 2 adults and plenty of spots to take in the views and sounds. We saw and heard Toucans every day and many exotic birds. House itself was central for our plan to go to Tenorio/Arenal and sorrounding activities. It is 10mins from Nuevo Arenal town and you can get pretty much everything you need in town. But if your activities are in LaFortuna/Arenal Volcano it is about an hour drive, which goes by fast with some other points of interest and views on the way. Property has its own rain forest trail which we explored one day and provides interesting sights of creeks/waterfalls and rainforest canopy to explore. Washer/Dryer was great amenity, something we didn't know we needed so badly after daily activities. It was a relaxing 5 days for us and everyone wants more of the same.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael s., Scotts

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxing
beautiful place to relax sandy and michael were very friendly and helpful if you needed anything hope to be back
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica at it's best
We had such a great time at this property. The pictures do not do this property justice. The grounds are so so pretty. It is relaxing and a great place to be. Sandy, the manager, was very responsive and communicated well. We had a couple of needs while we were there and she responded quickly. She also referred us to a local guide, chOps_Cote, that really introduced us to Costa Rica, not the touristy areas of Fortuna but the "typical tico" of Lakes Arenal and Cote. There were 5 of us. The top floor is only accessible through the outside private entrance. Prior to our trip, the owner was very responsive and answered all of my questions. We look forward to coming back here!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021