Reviews for Volcano Arenal Vacation Rental - VRBO 67652 - 8 BR Lake Arenal Estate in Costa Rica, Arenal Springs Villas by the Lake "Paradise in Your Grasp"

Enchanted Cottage Rental was perfect.

Guest Tired Educator
Date of stay 12/27/12
Review Submitted 01/09/13

We stayed in the Enchanted Cottage on the estate for 8 days over the holiday break. It was perfect. Tom and Maria are gracious hosts and offered to help in any way with our travel plans. The grounds were well taken care of and the views are amazing. Our rental was clean and quiet. The Estate has the benefits of having access to the main road of the lake, but because of the design and length of the driveway the estate maintains a secluded and protected feel. Walking distance to a great restaurant and driving distance to all that Lake Arenal has to offer. A river with small waterfalls are on one side of the property with excellent landscaping throughout the grounds. The views cannot be beat. This rental location is perfect for large families to rent all the homes on the estate for a reunion and it is ideal for a wedding at the top of the estate. A honeymoon getaway is also possible in one of the rentals, many options to choose from but all excellent rentals. No need to search the 1,000's of rental options anymore. Stop the headache of searching and know with confidence that this is the place to stay.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Casa Primera

Guest Shoe
Date of stay 08/24/12
Review Submitted 08/27/12

I never write reviews. We are from Brooklyn NY, brought 4 kids (6, 4, 2, 1) and are 35 yrs-old. We wanted to enjoy Lake Arenal and not deal with a resort or hotel (been to CR 3x before, never Arenal tho). I read the reviews about this property and made a blind decision to try it out for 4-days (Casa Primera) -- my wife was worried. Key points: #1, the entire property is immaculate (you are in a rain forest). #2, it is safe. #3, Tom and Maria provide huge assistance on ideas and help when things go wrong (3a: my car battery went dead - Tom came at 8am on Sunday to jump it, 3b: Tom pulled out his propane grill out of storage so I could BBQ, 3c: Tom/Maria provide a "map and guide" on arrival that sets the scene for what the options are and cuts out the places that are a waste of time). I could probably have stayed 2-weeks here and been happy. Relaxing is my one word for this place. The pool is perfect for laying out (adults) or having a 4 and 6 yr-old swim back and forth hundreds of times throughout the day (20 yards from Casa Primera). I would come back here in a heartbeat, either with my wife or with the whole family - either works. There is a reason all the reviews are 5-stars, believe the hype. Thank you Tom and Maria!

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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Cali.

Guest kris
Date of stay 01/14/12
Review Submitted 01/22/12

Tom and Maria made our stay at the Springs. They are fabulous people. The springs is very nice, clean and comfortable. A great place to get some relaxation time, or for a group event such as a wedding.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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Pure Costa Rica

Guest Scott D.
Date of stay 01/07/12
Review Submitted 01/22/12

We just got back from our two week trip to Costa Rica upon which we rented three properties and one of those being with Tom and Maria. We rented the Casa Bella Vista and the Enchanted cottage. Of the three properties we rented, theirs was by far the most accommodating. Unfortunately Tom had just undergone a tooth extraction before we arrived and was in no shape to greet us but his wife Maria had things well under control. She got us all situated into our beautiful house and cottage and made sure we were all quite comfortable. The views of the lake are incredible and the manicured grounds are well cared for. When we go on vacation we want a place to relax and have it like home, Tom and Maria have created such a place. You will appreciate all of the beautiful wood and tile work throughout. There are some great places to eat nearby and of course have Maria book you a zip line tour in nearby Fortuna. We had a great time watching the Broncos beat the Stealers only to find out later that Tom is a Stealers fan. Thankfully he was a good sport and didn't charge us a disturbing the peace fine with all our cheering. We would highly recommend the accommodations to anyone looking for a beautiful, secluded, and relaxing place to stay.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Heaven on Earth.....An absolutely incredible vacation

Guest John K.
Date of stay 12/02/11
Review Submitted 01/09/12

I could not wait to write this review so I could share with anyone out there looking for a great place to land for an outstanding stay. We booked months before our stay and the owner and his wife were wonderful in helping us to have all the plans in place for our stay. We read all of the reviews about this place and we were not even a little disappointed. There were 8 of us and we stayed at the Casa Grande and Casa Bella Vista. The view is to die for. We felt like VIP's or Hollywood stars. The Villa was outstanding. The vaulted exotic wood ceilings, the beautiful furnishings and the largest living room I've ever seen in my life. Outside the porch wraps around the front of the villa and lends to the panoramic view of beautiful Lake Arenal. We had the Rancho outside to gather for Bar-B-Q's and the Jacuzzi was a great place to relax. The grounds keeping here is phenomenal. It abounds with beautiful flowers and Palm and Banana trees. Tom and Maria are the greatest of hosts. Maria helped all of us plan our tours and I can't say enough about her. We had almost 50 emails between Tom and me and I can't believe the patience Tom had with all the questions we had. It was our first trip abroad and it has been the best vacation we have ever had. Just email Tom and he and his beautiful wife Maria will take care of the rest for you. Thanks Tom and Maria from all of our family.

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A Great Family Vacation/Reunion

Guest Jason B.
Date of stay 08/05/11
Review Submitted 11/12/11

I can only begin by saying that this is definitely all that is says in the advertisements. What an incredible Estate. All of our mouths were hanging open in delight when we saw Arenal Springs Villas by the Lake for the first time. I have no idea on how much work went into creating this place. The grounds are abundant with flowers and fruit trees. We picked oranges off of the tree for our breakfast juice. So convenient the location because we wanted to see not only Hot Springs and and Volcano and the beautiful Lake Arenal, but we also wanted to visit Monteverde and spend one day at the beach. We had 20 persons in our party and I don't know how they did it, but Maria and Tom helped us so much in advance of our trip so we just hit the ground running. All the details were taken care of ahead of time. Tom's friends have a Van Service and what remarkable people they are. There was no need for a rental car and we just sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the scenery. The Villas are outstanding. Beautifully furnished and such well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. It was so nice for our whole family to be together and at the same time we retired to our separate Villas. Tom had a map made up by hand so we knew where the best places to eat and to see. We also saw a lot of wildlife. Monkeys visited us each morning and you could hear their howls at night. We are now planning on staying here once again to reunite in 3 years. Thanks Tom and Maria for showing us a wonderful time and all of your help while there We will write you and keep you updated on our family. We will treasure your friendship always.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Arenal Splendor and Solitude

Guest Rick
Date of stay 07/16/11
Review Submitted 07/25/11

Casa Grande was a wonderful villa for a family. We thoroughly enjoyed the view, the quiet and the rain. Sitting on the front porch, overlooking the lake in the early morning was wonderful. The villa itself was marvelous with a unique open floor plan, wonderful vaulted ceilings with wood finish and the furnishings were very comfortable. Pool was very nice, but a bit of a walk. Loved the mornings on the porch. Drive up to villa a bit challenging, but became easier.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Honeymoon in Heaven

Guest Honeymooner
Date of stay 07/08/10
Review Submitted 07/22/10

We stayed at the Enchanted Cottage in Arenal Springs Villas by the Lake. We had a wonderful time and met a lot of wonderful people. Tom and Enrique helped with anything we needed including providing valuable information about the area. The property is located in an ideal location. The estate is breathtaking. We even had a troupe of howler monkeys visit the trees by the house for several hours. After spending an amazing 2 weeks at Arenal Springs Villas, we are planning our next visit back!!!!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Carrie36
Date of stay 01/12/10
Review Submitted 01/12/10

My husband and I planned our wedding at the Arenal Springs Villas. It was absolutely wonderful! We had invited 20 other guests to join us and stay at the Villas for the week. Each house is beautiful and all of our guests enjoyed their stay. Every inch of the property is outstanding. We enjoyed spending time by the pool and simply walking around the property. The views from various points on the property are breath taking. Our wedding photos turned out beautifully as well. We literally didn't want to leave! The owner was wonderful in accommodating all of our needs. We used his recommendation for vans and drivers and formed lasting friendships with them. The owner, Tom, was also super helpful in arranging various tours for our whole group including ziplining and horseback riding to the volcano. We really couldn't have asked for a better experience. We highly recommend this property!

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Guest Emilio J
Date of stay 10/01/09
Review Submitted 10/01/09

Stayed there with my family two years ago. Loved it. Clean .Luxurious. Beautiful views and an adventurers paradise. Highly recommend it.

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Guest Doug Byrd
Date of stay 08/16/09
Review Submitted 08/16/09

Arenal Springs Villa is a great place for a vacation. Views are fantastic. visited in July, the weather was cool and very pleasant. The service was excellent and we enjoyed our one week stay with friends. The owner and his wife were very gracious and helpful.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/14/09
Review Submitted 08/14/09

We enjoyed meeting and visiting with you, and it was such a pleasure to stay in your beautiful and comfortable home. We loved every minute we were here - in fact, we threatened to over-stay our welcome!! Further - we understand its your birthday, so please accept our good wishes for a happy one. We will be remembering you and asking for the Lord's blessing for you and Maria. Sincerely, Ann and Lance

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 08/12/09
Review Submitted 08/12/09

We rented the Casa Grande and adjacent villa for the month of July, 2009, to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It is an absolutely beautiful property with fabulous views of Lake Arenal. We felt like we were in a Hollywood movie. It was more than we expected. The innkeeper and his wife who was our chef and maid couldn't have been nicer or more accomodating. She was a great cook. The tour director and driver to whom the owner intrduced us were top notch. Very knowledgable and friendly. We had a wonderful time as did each of our guests. We had eight guests each week. None wanted to leave when their week was up. A perfect vacation!

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Traveler Reviews (14)

Enchanted Cottage Rental was perfect.

Enchanted Cottage Rental was perfect.

Casa Primera

Casa Primera

Cali.

Cali.

Pure Costa Rica

Pure Costa Rica

Heaven on Earth.....An absolutely incredible vacation

Heaven on Earth.....An absolutely incredible vacation

A Great Family Vacation/Reunion

A Great Family Vacation/Reunion

Arenal Splendor and Solitude

Arenal Splendor and Solitude

Honeymoon in Heaven

Honeymoon in Heaven