Enchanting Mountain Home in Rainforest Near Volcano Arenal Volcano Arenal, Guanacaste Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 43874

View from the porch of the Children's Eternal Rainforest

 

Location: Volcano Arenal, Lake Arenal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (25 minutes from La Fortuna, 2 and 1/2 hours from San Jose)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-6)

Your own Costa Rican private hilltop house located 25 minutes from the town of La Fortuna and Volcano Arenal.

This beautiful retreat is about two and a half hours from San Jose (main airport) and about three and one half hours from the pacific beaches. This well-built and locally decorated home sits on a hill overlooking its own tropical fruit and flower garden.

Just beyond the exotic garden are beautiful horse pastures, a whitewater river and the jungle of the federally protected Children's Eternal Rainforest which offers endless hiking trails and birding opportunities.

Wake up to the magical sounds of the Costa Rican Rainforest (howler monkeys, gentle rain, and the songs of over 123 species of birds seen on-site).

Brew a pot of locally grown fresh Costa Rican Café, and step out onto the large deck to enjoy the 270 degree view and lounge in one of the two hammocks provided.

This house is very peaceful and remote yet it has the wonderful feature of being within walking distance to the ecotourist destination Chachagua Rainforest Hotel. This unique setting offers total privacy with all the comforts of a first class lodge.

The conveniences offered by the hotel include: English-speaking staff on property at all times, cell phones in case of emergencies, night watchman, laundry, restaurant serving delicious local Costa Rican cuisine, fully stocked bar, beautiful outdoor swimming pool, massage therapists, orchid garden, live butterfly house, access to rainforest hiking trails, rental horses and tours.

We consider this to be the best of both worlds: the security and convenience of a hotel yet the quiet remoteness of a private home.

Not only is the house a great place to chill out, but it is in an ideal location to use as a home base when you go on adventures. Things to do in close by La Fortuna are: Watch lava flow from the crater of Volcano Arenal (one of the most picturesque volcanoes), visit a 100 foot waterfall (Catarata La Fortuna), bathe in natural hotsprings, fish and windsurf on Lake Arenal, whitewater raft, explore the Volcano Arenal National Park, take a wildlife/bird tour to Cano Negro, go on a caving tour, dine at many restaurants, dance at the local discotech (Volcano Look), get cool souvenirs, get money from an ATM, or use the internet.

Also, you are less then a four hour drive to a variety of nice beaches on the Pacific coasts as well as the enchanting cloud forests of Monte Verde. The Caribbean coast is only about five hours away.

The house has two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a nice queen size bed and its own porch with superb views.

The guest bedroom has two beds, one double and one twin. Colorful hand painted murals cover three of the walls within the house and illustrate forest scenes (done by a talented local artist).

There is a great kitchen with all the tools to cook a healthy meal. There is also a family room that opens up to the best porch in the world.

The house is an phenominal place to relax. Guests can spend countless days just sitting in the hammocks, eating fresh fruit and watching the tucans, parrots and hummingbirds birds that visit the garden at the house.

Whatever your questions might be about the house, general area, or Costa Rica, I would love to answer them. I lived in this friendly and peaceful community for a year when I first went to Costa Rica in 1998 to be an English Teacher.

Having had this experience I can speak confidently about what to expect in the region and many tourist destinations around the country.

I love this place not only for its natural beauty (I am a biologist), but for its warm and friendly people. I am proud to be able to share with you a very special place in the world.

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• Amenities
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
• Outdoor Features
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Other Amenities
  • Refrigerator/Freezer, Ceiling Fans, Coffee-Maker, 4 burner range, Toaster, Blender, Dishes, Utensils, Pots and Pans, Glasses, Cups, Soaps, Toiler-Paper, Towels, Sheets, Blankets, CD-Player, Shower Overlooking Rainforest with Hot Water, Great Wood-Deck with Hammocks (270-ó-¬ view), Costa Rica Maps and Books, Rain Forests, Tropical Gardens, Bird Watching, Ponds, River, Carport, 3 Hand-Painted Murals, Hand-Painted Yoke for Ox Cart plus many other Costa Rican Artisan Goods, Couch, Rocking Chairs, Interior is all beautiful Hardwood Paneling, Access to the following, Butterfly Garden, Orchid Garden, Hiking Trails, Restaurant, Bar, Pool, English speaking Hotel Staff, and Massages
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Windsurfing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • World-Class Bird Watching, Volcano Tours, Waterfall Exploration, Canopy Tours, Caving, 3 Natural Hot Springs, Dancing, Wildlife Trips to Cano Negro, Variety of Restaurants, Internet, Fresh Water Fishing, Windsurfing on Lake Arenal, 15 minutes from Grocery store, Church and Medical Clinic (Chachagua), Ecotourism trips and packages, Buses and Other Transportation (Private Vans to Beach, Horses to Monte Verde, Taxis), Whitewater Rafting, Farmers Markets and an Endless Number of Recreational Activities throughout the small country

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High Season    Dec-Apr .. $120/night (3 night min) .. $600/week .. $2000/month
Green Season   May-Nov .. $100/night (3 night min) .. $500/week .. $1500/month

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• 12/04/08
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  Craig Walle , Appleton, WI
  • We really enjoyed our stay in this house in rural Costa Rica. The house itself is very comfortable, quiet, and relaxing. The caretakers are very helpful. We really got a sense of the daily rhythms of life in this part of the country. The surroundings are beautiful, with a great view of the rainforest from the balcony. The area around La Fortuna and Arenal has a lot to offer, and many opportunities and adventures are within a short drive. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to get off the beaten track!
• 08/06/08
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  , Los Altos, California
  • We had a great time at Casa Miramontana on our first trip to Costa Rica. We could not have found a better place to be close to all the activities in the Arenal area. The natural beauty is breath-taking and being right next to the Chachagua Rainforest Hotel is definitely a plus (we enjoyed the pool!). Everytime we drove through the gates, we were reminded of Jurassic Park.
• 07/19/08
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  Chris Hardman ,
  • We stayed here for a month. The house is wonderful. The owner has provided everything you need for your family. The views are incredible. You can sit on the deck and see all kinds of birds. Also great are the people you will meet. The owner has made friendships with some wonderful Ticos who will make you feel very welcome. My recommendation is that you rent a car because the only place you can walk to is the beautiful hotel, but you will need groceries!
• 05/27/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    How beautiful is the place? Hmmmmm... Maybe you should see for yourself! The book 1,000 Places to See Before you Die, by Paticia Schultz, lists only three places in Costa Rica. Chachaagua is one of them. See below. Chachugua Rain Forest Hotel, La Fortuna, San Carlos. “This beautiful situated cattle ranch is one of Costa Rica’s most favored rain forest getaways. Located in the Tilaran Mountain range, one of the most diverse areas in this verdant country, the Chachagua’s 50-acre spread nestles up against the Children’s International Rain Forest, which in turn joins the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve: Potential for bird and wildlife viewing here is tremendous. Arenal Volcano and Lake are an easy four-wheel drive away; there is spelunking, white-water rafting, and rappelling for those who aspire to do it all, and the Tabacon Hot Springs for those who don’t.”
• 04/26/08
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  • My husband and I have rented many properties through VRBO and have always been very satisfied. Ryan's home was an absolute delight and better than anything we might have ever expected. We spent a week at his home and it provided the perfect location to visit the attractions we wanted to see then to return home to read and relax. Thanks so much for a great vacation.
• 09/11/06
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  Holly Bryman , Atlanta, GA
  • We stayed here in 2004 and loved every minute. If you are a bird watcher, this is such an awesome place to see lots of great birds - especially ones particular to the higher elevations. Toucans and parrots fly right over the house! A hike through the nearby (walking distance) rain forest will certainly provide you with some new "life" birds. Any nature lover will totally dig this place.
• 09/15/04
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  Susan Baird ,
  • This is the most beautiful house in the world! I had not seen the website photos, and was expecting something more third-world, concrete blocks, tin roof, that kind of thing, not something so incredibly beautiful! I loved the deck most of all, but the bathroom shower with it's view is a close second. What amazing views from every vantage point! And the interior of the house is every bit as breathtaking. We loved the murals. The restaurant and bar at Chachagua Rainforest Hotel are about a 3 minutewalk from the house, and the food is fantastic. This house is paradise on earth! We plan to return as soon and as often as possible.

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