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Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal

Lakefront villa with a water park and an outdoor pool

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Room
Pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 136458.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Twin Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Attached to Bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2- Attached to Bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal

Enjoy the magic experience surrounding Arenal Volcano in this gorgeous Costa Rican Ranch that offers a peaceful stay in a private location.

-In house Chef, Menu provided incredibly fair prices specialized in typical food.
-10 minutes from La Fortuna Downtown
-Concierge Service
-Cozy Terrace
-Outdoor Jacuzzi
-Designer Gardens
-HS WiFi
-Pool
-A/C in BR
-Yoga Deck
-Bio diverse Lake

The farm has more than 70 years operating. Since the beginning of the 19th century the Quesada family has been in the agriculture & cattle business offering the Central American market premium products with a sustainable vision. This ensures that the land will be passed through generations maintaining the same fertility and quality of its beginnings.
The ranch villa was always the main family house for the Quesada family.

The Villa has been upgraded and modernized in the last years so to keep the feeling of an outdoor farm house that with all the features that a city house has to make sure you can continue your day to day with the slight difference of being in a privileged location. Newest addition: YOGA DECK!
Plants In The gardens have been meticulously selected to have the perfect combination between an ornamental and an edible organic garden surrounded by fruit trees.

We welcome you to relax & enjoy our rich gardens of native plants & flowers that draw an incomparable landscape!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. Traveling with kids? Consider Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, horse riding, and cycling.
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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Kalambu Hot Springs - 18 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary’s BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • Restaurante Delicias Tablas
  • ‪Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Murillo's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Cafetería La Chozita - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Arenal Adventure World, and La Fortuna Park. El Salto Fortuna River and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful expansive home and grounds with a great relaxing backyard / pool area. Great tour around property with Juaquin - saw toucans and drank from fresh coconuts.Great home for our family get-together.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My goodness- where to start. This is a magical place. So much so we changed out plans and extended our stay by a night. It made it hard to leave to see the sites in the area. The house is lovely cared for, the beds are very comfortable and outdoor living spacings and pool/spa are perfect and the grounds are stunning. Yadi cooked most breakfasts and dinners for our large family which allowed more time for us to connect and enjoy as family. We hope to find a reason to return. Do not hesitate to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WONDERFUL property! Large home with tons of privacy. We had a group of 7 adult family members and there was room for more! Great amenities, welcoming staff, yard was FULL of fruit trees and flowers! We had Armita BBQ a dinner for us and it was fantastic! We were treated to a garden tour by Joaquin and he cut down fresh coconuts and served them to us with a straw! It was MAGICAL!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Great place to start a two week family vacation in Costa Rica House was nice and the staff took good care of us
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Loved this place! We ordered dinner two of the night with the staff and it was excellent. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxurious and cozy

We loved our stay at Ranch Arenal. The house and the grounds were modern and incredibly well kept. Our hosts were wonderful. Very kind and good communicators. We wished we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

Very peaceful and beautiful. All the staff was great! Jordy was extremely helpful in setting up our excursions. You must have meals prepared by Yadi and Estella. Joaquin the grounds keeper was so sweet bringing us fresh coconut water and fruit off the property trees. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family and friends vacation

This was an amazing place to stay in La Fortuna. The house and grounds were beautiful. It was an oasis.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Own Little Paradise

This place was remarkable. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

We loved staying here! Everyone was so kind and helpful. Beautiful property and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience. Would love to come back.

Amazing house, more space than we could even use, the host team was great, and the home cooked dinners and breakfasts (arranged with Yadi, the amazing woman who lives in a separate home on the property) were the best food we had in CR. The place was spotless, perfect, and a very easy ten minute drive to everything in Fortuna. Loves it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Welcoming Villa

This villa is absolutely amazing. The outside patio and pool area is so large and beautifully done. Super fun to walk around the property and see the different plants and wildlife.The inside stays nice and cool. It was extremely comfortable and welcoming.Our added on dinner was fantastic! The food was crazy tasty and very affordable. The cleaning and gardening staff was suberb.Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful property. Close enough to the small take of El Tanque to walk over to the grocery/fruit/meat markets, but large enough and secluded enough to feel like you're truly in the jungle. Staff was always ready to help, especially the gardener who was very friendly. Highly recommend you take him up on his small "tour" of the property (some small amount of Spanish fluency will be helpful here). Saw tons of birds, lizards, etc on the property. Pool and hot tub were delightful after a full day of activities in the surrounding areas.Overall we had a great stay and loved the property. Highly recomend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome home for our family!

The home is absolutely gorgeous and the entire property is perfect! Our family aging from 8-70 years old enjoyed staying on site, taking excursions, walking to town and definitely loved the meals prepared by Yadira. It was a trip of a lifetime! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO rental EVER

The staff, the campus, the house was second to none. You are in a private 5 star resort. We were spoiled in beautiful tropical paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The property and staff were great. Alway willing to go above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The family were great in preparing the food for our meals. The children enjoyed the tour of the farm and the birds and hummingbirds were beautiful. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovey house with beautiful grounds

We really enjoyed our stay at this villa. The back of house opens to the wonderful grounds and pool. It was a perfect place for relaxing after a busy sightseeing day. The activities and drivers provided by the concierge Jordy were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay at a beautiful property!

We had a wonderful time at The Ranch Villa Arenal! The house and grounds are beautiful and the staff was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and sitting on the porch at night. The Ranch was close to all of our activities in the area. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

rosemary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Had a great time

Had fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

El Rancho Villa review

Beautiful property. Very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Fortuna

The house, property and staff were great. Amazing house with plenty of room for the family (6 people). Everyone loved the pool, hot tub, outside area and short walk to El Tanque's downtown. Downtown had a couple of grocery stores, bakeries and restaurant. Plus a short drive to La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

We absolutely loved it here! The house and the grounds are beautiful. Our only regret is… we wish we stayed longer! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base for adventures around La Fortuna

The house and grounds were beautiful and so well kept. The backyard and pool area was the perfect spot to hang out after a long day of adventure. We had one meal prepared by Yadi which was delicious! Another plus of the villa were restaurants and grocery stores well within walking distance. Will absolutely consider Rancho Villa Arenal for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this place!

We had the best time at the villa. Yadi cooked the most amazing meals, Joaquin took some of our group on a tour of the grounds but on top of that he always seemed to appear right when we needed something, anticipating our every thought. We truly have no complaints, this was the perfect location and experience for our group of 8 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jorge Guerrero

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Opened doors of the Family Villa and other properties around his beloved Costa Rica in 2017.
Goal: have foreigners experience the great balance between luxury & adventure and culture that the country and its people have to offer.
Passion: sustainability and organic farming
Since 2010 he has been collecting and planting endangered wood trees and planting them around the farm more than 2 thousand documented in 2016-2017.

Why they chose this property

The Villa has been slowly upgraded and modernized in the last years so it has the feeling of an outdoor and farm house but also counts with all the features that a city house has to make sure you can continue your day to day with the slight difference of being in a privileged location.
Rocio, Jorge’s mom has made sure décor in the house exhibits the culture and tradition of the area. Plants In The gardens have been meticulously selected to have the perfect combination between an ornamental and an edible organic garden surrounded by fruit trees.

What makes this property unique

We are proud to include in your booking your own private English speaking concierge who will be available to book your transport, activities, and answer any question you may have of the area.

Guests are able to access all of the house except for some storage areas of personal belongings.

Staff will give you the privacy you want and the service you need. We have a full-time chef which is included when renting the property.

Other things to note------>
8 min from La Fortuna. 15 min to Hot springs and Jungle activities. Grocery store and restaurants are 2 min walk from Villa. Local Airport is 5 min away from the property

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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