Location: Volcano Arenal, Lake Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (1.5 hour from Liberia Int'l Airport or 3 hours from San Jose)
Accommodations: Lakefront Vacation Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT... FROM MAY-NOV 2009. RESERVE 3 NIGHTS FOR A 20% DISCOUNT OR 7+ NIGHTS FOR A 30% DISCOUNT OFF OF OUR PUBLISHED RATES*** ~~CERTAIN PAYMENT METHODS APPLY~~
Enjoy Casual Elegance at an affordable price. This architectural masterpiece villa is a private vacation rental home that sleeps 2-12 persons and is situated on a 40-acre lushly landscaped, secure estate on the shores of Lake Arenal and close to Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs, Monteverde, Cano Negro, National Parks, Rainforest and many Beaches.
Birdwatching, kayaking, windsurfing, eco-adventures, boating, mountain biking, Canopy Tours, Quadracycle rentals,hiking and sportfishing are at your fingertips. Honeymoon couples or groups of 12 persons will find Villa Encantada an affordable bargain in a tropical paradise setting. Rental rates are based on the number of guests in your group. Children 6 years of age or under are free***
Private Luxury Villa
Villa Encantada, has hosted thousands of guests since 1996 and has many of the amenities that you would expect with a luxury home.
Villa situated on a 40 acre private estate; total privacy in this tropical paradise setting. Easy Day Trips to Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs, Monteverde, Beaches, Cano Negro and Nat'l Parks. Convenient to the village of Nuevo Arenal (5 km) Restaurants & Shopping nearby. Tennis Courts 2 minutes from the villa.
Tri-level 2700 sq. ft. home with 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms, including a huge master loft that sleeps 2-12 persons. All rooms in the villa have their own private entrance. Imported Italian tile & exotic hardwood throughout. 2 Fireplaces (living room & master bedroom) Fully furnished home with comfortable/modern furniture.
Fully equipped modern kitchen w/ microwave, appliances & wet bar, DirecTV, VCR, DVD, stereo system, Telephone & FAX, Internet connection,Outdoor Barbecue grill, Washer & Dryer for your personal use, Linens & towels provided. Maid service provided every third day.
Paved road all the way to the villa ~~ no need to negotiate rock-dirt roads. Natural spring fed pond for swimming and waterfalls to relax by. Kayaks (4) for your personal use. Extensive hiking trails on the property. Only 1.5 hour from the Liberia Int'l Airport or 3.5 hours from San Jose. Ample parking for 6-8 vehicles
Fishing/Lake Tours available (extra), Cook available on request (extra). Responsible child care arrangements (extra). Professional Massage service available (extra).
Local Activities
If you can drag yourself away from the comfortable serene surroundings at Villa Encantada there are many day excursions and great outdoor and adventure activities available in the immediate area to be enjoyed.
Bird watching: this temperate zone climate offers as many as 300 different species of birds; from keel billed toucans, tanagers, parrots, hummingbirds to red legged honeycreepers and a virtual potpourri of colorful feathered friends.
Visit Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, Tabacon Hot Springs, Fortuna Waterfalls, Canopy Tours, White Water Rafting, Quadracycle Rentals, Horseback riding, and many other near-by attractions. Jungle treks through the rain forest is an eco-adventure of a lifetime. Miles of manicured trails are at your beckon call
Lake Arenal is a must with windsurfing, kayaking, lake tours, and fishing excursions for your enjoyment. Rental equipment and boats are available. Kayak Lake Arenal in Villa Encantada's own Kayaks (included). Fish for Rainbow Bass from our own private dock on Lake Arenal.
Horseback riding tour through the rain forest and up to Lake Cote, an extinct (bottomless lake) volcanic crater. Mountain biking on some of the best trails in Costa Rica through protected wilderness areas. Bike rentals available. Tour the Lake Arenal villages of Arenal, Tilaran, Tronadora, Canas, and Fortuna to experience Costa Rica’s friendly people. Ask about our Pontoon Boat Lake and Fishing Tours.
SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT... FROM MAY-NOV 2009. RESERVE 3 NIGHTS FOR A 20% DISCOUNT OR 7+ NIGHTS FOR A 30% DISCOUNT OFF OF OUR PUBLISHED RATES*** ~~CERTAIN PAYMENT METHODS APPLY~~
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (3)
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Over 2000 DVD available for your use
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Lake View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Unique custom architectural design, Tri-level home 2700 sq, ft, Extensive Decks, patios and balconies, Villa situated on a 40 acre lakefront private estate, Nature Hiking Trails, Natural spring fed pond for swimming and waterfalls to relax by, Hammocks and outdoor gas grill, Magnificent views from every room in the house, Convenient to the village of Nuevo Arenal (5 km, ), Sleeps 2 to 12 persons--children under 6 free**, 4 BR, 3 Bathrooms w/ hot water, Vaulted ceilings, Imported Italian tile and exotic hardwood throughout, Hand carved doors, Spacious spiral staircase, 2 Fireplaces, Telephone, Television, DVD, Internet connection, stereo system w/ cassette & CD player, Fully furnished, Full kitchen w/ microwave, appliances & wet bar, Ceiling fans throughout, Licensed massage therapist available for guests, Maid service provided every third day, Linens and towels provided, Garage and ample parking for 6-8 vehicles
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed: We request that you smoke outside only...please!
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Villa Encantada and Lake Arenal are centrally located in the Guanacaste province, with a multitude of activities within 1-3 hours from the villa, EASY self guided day excursions to the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Tabacon Hot Springs, Cano Negro, National Parks, White Water Rafting, Canopy Tours, Volcano Tours and many beaches--, Corobici River and waterfalls guided float trip, Palo Verde National Park and the Rio Tempisque lowland area, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve with over 450 bird species sighted, Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve, Santa Rosa & Guanacaste National Parks, Rincon de la Vieja National Park (volcano and cloud forest with many hot springs and waterfalls), Barra Honda National Park features caverns of limestone descending to 240 meters, Beaches, and more Beaches - the pacific coastline is only 2 to 3 hours away, Our favorites include Coco Beach, Playa Panama, Playa Hermosa, Playa Ocotal, Flamingo and Tamarindo Beaches
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rental Rates: Based on the number of guests in your group
PROMO:MAY-NOV**RESERVE 3 NIGHTS FOR A 20% DISCOUNT OR 7+ NIGHTS FOR A 30% DISCOUNT
Children 6 or under stay free *** 3 kids equal one adult rate
December 1-September 15th ~ Get a PROMO DISCOUNT from our Published Rates below
2-4 persons: $2,100.00 per week ...Extra Guests: $35.00 per person/per night
September 16th-November 30th~~ Promo Discount of 20%-30% off the rates below
2-4 persons: $1,800.00 per week...Extra Guests: $35.00 per person/per night
Christmas/New Year,Thanksgiving & Easter Weeks $3,500.00 per week for 2-12 persons
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Tri-level 4 BR, sleeps 2-12
- Awe Inspiring Gardens with Ponds and Waterfalls to Relax and Enjoy Nature
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Glenn, Villa Encantada was awesome. So much so, that we really felt like we were slumming it once we got to Jaco. The house is absolutely gorgeous and so are all the surroundings. You have done a wonderful job. We just got all our pictures back and had already forgotten how green everything is there. For the most part we just relaxed a lot. Each night we ate somewhere different. Our adventures included the Canopy Tour, La Fortuna waterfalls and Tabacon Hot Springs. All were absolutely beautiful. The landscaping is absolutely beautiful. Once we left Villa Encantada we made our way to Jaco just in time for the rain. So much for going to the beach. Anyhow our visit there was short and like I said we really felt like the luxurious part of our trip had ended. We had an incredible time. We certainly appreciate you sharing your home with us. Please send me some cards and brochures as I have already had inquiries from people we have showed our pictures to. Thanks again, Stacy Schreiner, Garland, TX
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Hi Glenn - I got the $300 phone deposit in the mail yesterday. I've been meaning to write you and say THANK YOU SO MUCH for letting us stay in your beautiful house! All of us were amazed at how beautiful the house and grounds and view was. We've stayed a lot of places but yours was by far the nicest we have had the pleasure to stay in. The kids could not believe I had found such a nice place through the Internet - I gained a few brownie points in the process :) I've also recommended your place to several friends - I just heard my wife had also passed on your information to an associate and she is now in contact with you. It's an easy recommendation as it's so beautiful. Your note said the wind picked up after we left - well sometimes I have bad luck as well as good luck. Still we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation as we found Costa Rica to be a wonderful place to explore. Some windsurfing vacations I'd get bored stiff waiting for wind. But there we found so many other things to do including: rafting down a river, horse riding through the jungle, the hot springs at the volcano, a day trip to the ocean, fishing in the lake, dinner with Trino and family were just a few. So - thanks again. Next time we'll also try to make it a longer vacation! Greg Crafts; Kirkland, WA.
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Hi Glenn, I just wanted to let you know that we made it okay and that everything is great, this place is truly magnificent. I must warn you though, it may have been a big mistake to allow a big mouth like me to know about this great place, I may have people knocking your door down to try to get in here. Well that is all I have for now, things are absolutely wonderful here and we really appreciate your help and your interest in making sure that all is well. Talk to you soon, Jack Kaufman; San Diego, CA
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Hi Glenn, We finally got back to our home late Saturday night. My family and I sure did enjoy your beautiful house. And I must say "What a house." We were very impressed with the styling, orientation and decorations; especially the landscaping and all of the beautiful and detailed woodwork. What a view; it was breathtaking. Your staff was very friendly and went out thier way to accommodate our every wish. Miriam (the cook) was also very nice and made some wonderful dishes for us to enjoy. Everyone in Arenal was extremely friendly and pleasant. We look forward to returning to the area in the future. Your web site and information that your sent was exactly as advertised. Thanks again, Ira Arman ; Valrico. FL.
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Hi Glenn, Your "Villa Encantada" was absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed every minute of our stay there. We feel honored that you shared your home with us. We did get to ride horses with "Jim" which we enjoyed very much. The bird watching was fabulous also. We will be back!!! All of us fell in love with the country. Juanita, Ramon and Miriam were wonderful and made us feel right at home. Thank you again for allowing us to stay at "Villa Encantada". We are making a journal of our trip to put on the Internet and will link to your page. Nora Abat; Baton Rouge, LA