Location: Nuevo Arenal, Lake Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (2 Miles West of Nuevo Arenal)
Accommodations: Townhouse, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
New 3 bedroom/3 bath townhouse in lush 35-acre gated high-security community on Rainbow Bay of Lake Arenal. In the finest location and micro-climate around Lake Arenal! Very private, secure and protected from prevailing winds and where clouds break giving more sun. Very quiet setting 1/3 mile off main paved lake road right down on lake shoreline with great views. Small private tennis and marina community has 2 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts (one covered), workout room, barbecue area and only private dock on 23-mile long lake. Satellite TV, CD/DVD players and Internet dial-up. Tile floors with aromatic cedar ceilings, cabinets and woodwork throughout. Screens and ceiling fans throughout. Main Level has covered veranda; combined living, dining and kitchen area; and one bedroom with luxury queen bed and full bath. Fully equipped kitchen with wine cooler and washer/dryer. Upper level has large master suite with luxury king bed, covered veranda, and full bath with bidet; plus second bedroom with luxury queen bed and full bath. Lower level has 2-car enclosed garage.
The small tennis and marina community has 4 double-wide townhouses and four private homes overlooking and right on the lake. Grounds are lushly landscaped with hundreds of fruit trees and flowering plants that attract huge numbers of birds and monkeys. 3 full-time gardeners and landscapers make for a true tropical paradise. One of the townhouse’s finest qualities is the constant sounds of monkeys and birds (nearly 300 species)! The townhouse has no street noise. For many years, Montezuma Oropendula birds have built their 3-4’ hanging nests 50' directly in front of townhouse! In 2009 there are 90 nests. This a large tropical bird with very complex social patterns and sounds that delight.
Lake Arenal at 1700’ elevation covers 18,500 acres with many islands, peninsulas and coves. Water temperatures are in the mid-70s F most of the year and its water is clean and silky; perfect for swimming, with no creatures to fear. While literally every other Lake Arenal vacation rental may have lake views, they do NOT have easy lake access because the entire lake shore is owned by the government and protected by impenetrable jungle. They must therefore drive to public roads for lake access. The lake is literally just feet from the townhouse doors and a 2-person sea kayak is available for exploring Rainbow Bay.
Unlike Costa Rica’s humid Caribbean and southern Pacific coasts, and Costa Rica's hot and dry northern Pacific coast, Lake Arenal is lush, comfortable and nearly insect free all year-round. With a mean average temperature of 75 degrees, there’s no need for air conditioning which means you stay connected to the townhouse’s amazing sounds of nature through night and day.
Lake Arenal is known for 3 things: 1) constantly erupting Arenal Volcano on its eastern shore; 2) world-class windsurfing (Dec-Feb) on its western shore; and 3) world-famous rainbow bass (guapote) fishing. The rainbow bass is a fierce fighting fish that reaches 10 pounds or more, and is one of the finest eating of all. Close by Nuevo Arenal has many restaurants, pizzerias, gift shops and grocery stores. Many nearby attractions like volcano watching, hot springs and canopy tours are within a short drive on paved roads.
The townhouse is a 2 hr drive from the Liberia airport and 3 hrs from the San Jose airport entirely on well-paved roads.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Shared Pool
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$175 night (3-day minimum)... $25 per person extra (for over 4 people)
$1000 weekly rate... $25 per person extra (over 4 people)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Nuevo Arenal
This location on the north central shore of Lake Arenal has one of the finest climates in the world. Almost perfect temperatures year round with no need for a/c. It also has one of the largest bird populations found anywhere in the world - nearly 300 species. And nearly 100 species of trees! Most locals agree that the townhouse is in the best location down on the lake, with the best micro-climate, with the easiest access to the lake waters and with its secured gate and long concrete drive down to the bay, some of the best security around. Best of all, it has the ONLY private dock on this 23-mile long lake right out the front door!
The Unique Benefits of this Townhouse
This property is lushly landscaped. The entire 34-acres are manicured by a full-time staff of 3 gardeners. With the only private dock on Lake Arenal, it offers easy access to the lake for swimming, boating, kayaking and fishing. The entire rest of the lake's shoreline is dense tropical jungle that is impenetrable. While many homes featured on VRBO claim lake views, that's all they offer - only views. To get to down to the lake requires driving in a car to one of the few unsecured public access roads. This property also has a covered tennis court which means you can play tennis almost any day of the year in a climate where it can rain any day of the year. And while so private and secure, the townhouse is just minutes away from many restaurants and stores.
Property Photos
- - Nuevo Arenal Lakefront Townhouse
- - Nuevo Arenal Lakefront Townhouse
- - Nuevo Arenal Lakefront Townhouse
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #246822
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