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Luxury In The Jungle Above Beautiful Lake Arenal with FREE BREAKFAST!
- House
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 2 nights
Large 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, private pool Home Sleeps 9-10.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
Downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and is located off of living area. One upstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a twin bed. Second upstairs bedroom has a king and a bunk bed. A full sized futon in the upstairs living area can sleep two.
Amenities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Internet
- Parking
- Pets Welcome
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1Toilet, showerdownstairs
- Bathroom 2Toilet, tub, showerupstairs
- Downstairs bathroom is adjacent to bedroom and has a shower. Upstairs bathroom has a shower and a bathtub.
Location Type
- DowntownThe town of La Fortuna, about 35 minutes away by car, offers souvenir shopping,, grocery stores, banks, gas stations, ,car rentals, medical and dental care as well as numerous restaurants.
- RuralThe area around Oropendola is comprised of jungle as well as pasture land with cows, horses and goats.
- VillageThe nearby villages of El Castillo and El Million provide a look at the typical Costa Rican life with the school, church and soccer field common to every Costa Rican town.
- Lake ViewThe panoramic view of Lake Arenal and the surrounding area is spectacular.
- Mountain ViewOropendola offers spectacular views of Arenal Volcano which is quiet now although steam and gas can still be seen coming from the top of Costa Rica most famous mountain.
General
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineLaundry service is available by arranging with the manager.
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Living RoomVery large living room with picture windows providing views of yard, lake and jungle. There is a wet bar adjacent to the living room and a large-screen TV with cable service.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsMinimal pantry items: sugar, flour, coffee and some spices.
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenThe large kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances - refrigerator w/icemaker, dishwasher, wall oven and microwave, and gas stove top.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningDining area has a large round table and 10 dining chairs. The dining area opens out to a patio with a barbeque and swing chairs.
Entertainment
- TelevisionA 58 inch LED screen with satellite service.
- Satellite/Cable
- StereoBose CD player
- DVD PlayerBlu ray player available.
- BooksAt the reception.
- Game RoomGame room with tennis table and shuffleboard table.
- GamesPoker set available, pool toys, tennis table and shuffleboard game.
- Ping Pong Table
- Toys
Outside
- Lawn/GardenExtensive lawn and surrounded by walkways and gardens with lots of flowers, fruit trees wild life.
- BalconyThe sun room balcony overlooks the jungle.
- Deck/PatioHouse has a large patio as a view overlooking the lake and volcano and the side patio has a view of the jungle.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool20 ft x 38 ft spring fed pool.
Onsite Services
- Massage
Notes
- Guests may prepare their own breakfast or eat breakfast at the adjacent Nepenthe B & B (7:30-8:30 am) with prior reservation. Guests are welcome to use the Blue Lagoon Spa and reserve a massage or facial if desired. See manager for prices. Opropendola guests are welcome at The Phoenix Restaurante at Nepenthe and receive a 10% discount. (Reservations required)
Breakfast
- Booking Possible
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed
No events
Smoking allowed
Max guests: 10
Map
Hosted by José López
Ask a questionAbout José López
NANCY AND I TRAVELED TO COSTA RICA AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO EACH OTHER IN 2002. ON AN ATV TOUR OF THE AREA, WE FOUND THE PROPERTY, A HORSE PASTURE, THAT IS NOW NEPENTHE RESORT. THE ADJACENT PROPERTY BECAME AVAILABLE AND IN 2012 AND OROPENDULA WAS BORN. AFTER EXTENSIVE REMOLDING, IT BECAME OUR HOME. SINCE WE RETURN TO OUR HOME IN CALIFORNIA SIX MONTHS A YEAR, WE LET OUR GUEST ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL HOME..
José López purchased this House in 2013
Why José López chose La Fortuna
THE LOCATION OF CASA DE OROPENDULA IS VERY UNIQUE AS IT HAS A VIEW OF LAKE ARENAL, ARENAL VOLCANO AND SURONDED BY THE COSTA RICA RAIN FOREST AND THE NATIONAL PARK. LOTS OF JUNGLE LIFE, MANY DIFFERENT BIRDS, ANIMALS, FLOWERS, AND GREEN TREES. AFTER ALL, WE LIVE IN THE JUNGLE.
What makes this House unique
CASA DE OROPENDULA IS WALKING DISTANCE TO EL CASTILLO WITH THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN, SNAKE ZOO, HORSE TOURS, AND ART GALLERY WITHIN 20 MINUTES WE HAVE THE FAMOUS HOT SPRINGS, SKY ZIP LINE AND RIVER RAFTING, LAKE BOATING, MISTICO HANGING BRIDGES. WE OFFER OUR RESTURANTE PHOENIX RESTURANTE AT NEPENTHE, THE BLUE LAGOON SPA AT NEPENTHE FOR YOGA AND MASSAGES, A SPRING FED SWIMMING POOL, RECREATION ROOM WITH PING PONG AND SHOFOL BOARD, MANY SWING CHAIRS AND HAMMOCKS
- Languages:
- english, spanish