Lake Arenal - Breathtaking View, Location, Wildlife, Pool! Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 129631

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Location: Nuevo Arenal, Lake Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (60 miles (1 1/2 Hours) from Liberia International Airport)

Accommodations:  Casa Gavilan de Arenal - House, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Arenal (also called "Nuevo Arenal") is in a less visited area of Costa Rica, between the towns of Tilaran and La Fortuna. Within easy reach are the Hanging Bridges of Arenal, Lake Arenal (windsurfing, sailing, jet-skiing, fishing), an Eco-Lodge (bird-watching, rainforest trails, hiking, horseback riding), boat trips to Monteverde, white-water rafting, canopy tours and rappelling. The amenities of both towns as well as the world-famous Tabacon Resort and Arenal Volcano lie within less than 45 minutes easy drive.

You have the best of both worlds - a secluded, beautiful and quiet paradise with all the amenities within easy reach. What is more, in Nuevo Arenal, we enjoy the perfect climate of 80ºF during the day and 65ºF in the evening, with a soft, refreshing breeze all day long.

This beautiful detached bungalow sits in its own gated grounds, complete with gardened terraces, private pool, and sweeping views of tropical rainforest jungle, Lake Arenal, and the hills of Monteverde beyond. You literally wake up to the sound of Howler Monkeys and Toucans every morning! You can linger in our pool, take a pleasant walk on our garden terraces or in the jungle beyond, or be more adventurous with the dozens of activities offered in La Fortuna, a short drive away.

In the evening, you might try one of our many restaurants nearby (the world-class "Gingerbread" restaurant is within easy reach, and also nearby is the famous "Caballo Negro"), or enjoy a romantic dinner at home in the seclusion of your own private mahogany-furnished dining room, as you watch the sun setting over the lake.
Our private property is perfect for couples, each of our three bedrooms having its own self-contained bathroom. You have access to the world with telephone, fax and internet, laptop computer with printer, and satellite TV. There is also an impressive collection of movies on DVD.

While many of our guests do enjoy all that the area has to offer, many choose to spend an entire week languishing by the pool, enjoying our beautiful gardens, lake/jungle view, local wildlife, birdwatching, hiking, horseback riding, or just sleeping-in!

Please see our website for more details and bigger photographs! Click on the VRBO link or see our website, displayed in the link below.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer: The house has its own washing machine and dryer inside!
  • Linens Provided: Top quality linens and towels provided.
  • Garage: Integral garage with remote control access, so you can come and go in comfort even if it's raining!
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • King Bed: Beautiful lake view from master bedroom. All bedrooms have separate en suite bathrooms for complete privacy. One king sized bedroom has television and DVD player, and ample space for an additional portable bed if required.
  • Queen Bed: En suite bathroom.
  • Convertible Bed: Please contact us if you require this feature.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: SKY TV Satellite - 100s of channels to choose from, many of them in English!
  • DVD
  • Video Library: Extensive DVD Movie collection. More than 600 movies available in house!
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Private Pool: Luxuriate in our private swimming pool, surrounded by tropical rainforest, a sumptuous lake view, and the hills beyond.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Full kitchen with microwave, range, toaster, coffee maker, cooking and eating utensils, fridge/freezer and breakfast bar. Pool and rainforest view from your kitchen window!
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: All cooking utensils provided. Appliances include full oven and range, microwave, slow cooker, electric frying pan, toaster oven, coffee maker and electric kettle.
  • Refrigerator: Full-sized fridge/freezer in kitchen
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Relax and bird-watch from our shaded deck. Read a book on a rocking chair or fall asleep on our luxurious padded outdoor furniture, as you feast your eyes on butterflies and birds in your own private tropical garden. Of course, there is also the rainforest and lake clearly seen from your own private deck!
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• View/Location
  • Lake View: Between the lake and Casa Gavilan is extensive rainforest and your own private terraced garden. Our garden has three levels, planted out with flowering shrubs and trees, and teeming with butterflies and birds.
  • Mountain View: View of southern shore of Lake Arenal, hills of Monteverde and beyond.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Computer w/ Dial-up Internet: Full desktop computer with internet access is in your living room, including internet, fax, scanning, photocopying, and printer. It's like a miniature office if you need it, but unobtrusive if you don't.
• Other Amenities
  • Three bedrooms, three and a half baths, two kings and one queen size beds. Each bedroom has it's own separate bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen (microwave, toaster, coffee maker etc.), just like home. All dishes and utensils provided, along with cookware, and a professional outdoor grill. Utility room with Washer and dryer, and garage. Satellite TV, VCR, and Stereo, and Phone Internet service provided, with laptop. Maid service once a week is included. Beautiful pool and lounging area, Surrounded by jungle, and wildlife, and walking paths. Very private yet in gated community.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Bungalow all on one level, level access from front door and all internal rooms.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Bungalow all on one level, level access from front door and all internal rooms.
  • Not Suitable for Children: Casa Gavilan is tastefully decorated with art and ceramics from local artists. We also have over one acre of terraced gardens and access to tropical rainforest. Our decor and amenities are really not suitable for infants, or for children under the age of nine.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely no smoking, please! This is a condition of our fire insurance and is strictly prohibited. Additionally, evidence of smoking inside will incur a minimum of $250 credit card penalty.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Antiquing
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Green Season Summer 2009: (May 03 2009-Nov 28 2009) $750/week for up to six people
High Season Fall 2009: (Nov 29 2009-Dec 18 2009) $850/week for up to six people
Holiday Season 2009-2010: (Dec 19 2009-Jan 2 2010)$1250/week for up to six people
High Season Spring 2010: (Jan 3 2010-May 1 2010) $850/week for up to six people
Green Season Summer 2010: (May 02 2010-Nov 27 2010) $750/week for up to six people
Rate per night: $195/night minimum 4 nights for up to six people except holidays
Long Term Rentals are charged at the same rate as Short Term Rentals.
Please do not ask for special rates or discounts.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/06/09
  Positive Rating
  Craig & Barb Blumer , Oshkosh, WI
  • We just returned from a wonderful visit to Costa Rica, in part due to our stay at Casa Gavilan. Everything about the house worked out well. Ian and Lynn were always quick to respond to my email and provided much helpful information. Ed & Leslie the care-takers met us at the house and were also friendly, helpful and responsive to questions. The house itself looks nice on the internet, but was much better in real life. Every morning was lovely as we sat on the patio heard (and twice saw) Howler monkeys, watched the hummers, and enjoyed the views. We were able to do lots of things from Casa Gavilan including ziplineing, caving, hiking, and eating good food. I highly recommend the Gingerbread House. So, from beginning to end our stay at Casa Gavilan made for a wonderful vacation.
• 07/14/09
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  Shawn Behan , Columbus, OH
  • Absolutely wonderful house and grounds, we enjoyed every minute of our time there. Ian and Lynn have the house well equipped with lots of little extras like guidebooks and coolers, as well as purely decorative touches. The location is excellent, midway between Monteverde to the south, Arenal and the hot springs to the east, and Tenorio and the Rio Celeste to the north. The property is lushly landscaped and filled with wildlife. We saw more animals at Casa Gavilan than we did in Monteverde or the National Parks! There were capuchin and howler monkeys, hummingbirds, toucans, lizards, and we even saw a 5 or 6 ft boa constrictor on a road near the house. We loved our stay, thanks Ian and Lynn for sharing your slice of paradise with us.
• 06/23/09
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  Erica&Mark Eggebrecht , Fort Worth, TX
  • Casa Gavilan was incredible! Beautifully decorated, cozy, and an incredible view! Location is ideal for exploring Arenal and the rainforest. Thank you for helping to make it an incredible honeymoon!
• 06/22/09
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  Elizabeth Baker , Chino Hills, CA USA
  • Our recent stay for our honeymoon at Casa Gavilan was great! We had a great time with all of our activities, especially the Tico food - yum! And the house was wonderful! Ed and Leslie were also very helpful.
• 04/29/09
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  Tony & Ellen , Westford, MA
  • We had a great stay! Our two teenagers loved all the space and the DVD collection that the house offered. We zip lined, white water rafted, went horseback riding, meet very friendly people and ate some wonderful food. Can't recommend the house and area enough
• 04/22/09
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  The Till Family , Fredericksburg, VA
  • We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica and Casa Gavilan was lovely! Lake Arenal was the perfect place for us to stay. We had an amazing adventure everyday...horseback riding to the volcano, the hanging bridges, zip lining, Monteverde (be sure to get a guide - Oscar, if possible - well worth the money), the beach, the mosic church in Canas, and even found the family my grandmother lived with when she was in the peace corp 25 years ago! Casa Gavilan has everything you could possibly need...400 DVDs, wonderful guide and reference books, meticulous grounds, the great bird feeders, comfy chairs and table on the patio, a lovely pool, anything you could possibly need in the kitchen, and you gotta love the washer and dryer, too! We would suggest you book your reservation today!
• 04/12/09
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  Kim & Tim , Cambridge, MA
  • We stayed at this beautiful home for 10 days and LOVED it. It is very comfy with a great pool & bird watching. Nuevo Arenal is a great location for day trips to Cano Negro, Arenal Volcano & the Hanging Bridges, Rio Celeste, Monteverde and more. This is also a great place just to chill & relax with a great view of the lake and lots of birds and monkeys. As owners of a vacation rental home in Maine we were very impressed with the breakfast left at the house for us when we arrived and all the great books & info on the area. Do yourself a favor and stay at this place, the only hard thing is leaving. Pura Vida
• 04/06/09
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  Don Apt , Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • We rated our trip to Costa Rica as one of our best ever. Casa Gavilan played a huge part in making it so. Ian and Lynn have made their house very inviting, comfortable and furnished with everything we needed. We fell asleep each night listening to the howler monkeys and awoke to the same each morning. We never tired of watching the myriad of birds at the feeder. The people were great there, Ed was a gracious and helpful host, we met several of Ian's neighbors and locals, all of whom were very friendly, we fell in love with Monica at the Lucky Bug - in fact all of Ian's and Ed's recommendations were spot on. There was plenty to do or not do and the Casa is well located for that. I would highly recommend Casa Gavilan to anyone traveling to the area.
• 03/19/09
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  Lorrie Lescarbeau , West Simsbury, CT
  • Casa Gavilan was beautiful. The house exceeded our expectations. It is very comfortable and there was plenty of space for our family of 5. Ian and Lynn have thought of everything for a wonderful vacation. We enjoyed the many books on Costa Rica and used the bird books everyday! Ian and Lynn's recommendations for the Gingerbread and Luck Bug restaurants were great. We had our best meals there and loved the atmosphere. Our college students said this was the best vacation that we have ever taken! Ed and Leslie were helpful with information and suggestions on the area. It was great to have coffee and breakfast waiting for us for our first morning! We would definitely rent this house again and highly recommend it!
• 03/18/09
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  Lauri Hill , Yukon, Canada
  • We just came back from our second stay at Casa Gavilan. Once again we were amazed by the beauty of the area and the total comfort this home has to offer. If you want to travel to the Arenal/La Fortuna area, this house is in the perfect location. It has plenty of privacy and there are some very good restaurants nearby. The house is beautiful and very well kept. It has a beautiful veranda and gardens. We spent a lot of time sitting out there just watching the birds and listening to the monkeys. You feel like you're right in the middle of the jungle! The owners and the caretakers are extremely nice and easy to deal with. We've stayed at other vacation properties over the last few years and this house is by far the very best we've stayed at. We're already planning our trip back to our "home away from home" for next year!

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