Luxury In The Jungle Above Beautiful Lake Arenal with FREE BREAKFAST!

San Carlos, Costa Rica

House3200 sq. ft.
Bedrooms3
Sleeps10

Bathrooms2
Half Baths0
Min Stay2 nights

Large 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, private pool Home Sleeps 9-10.

In the grounds of Nepenthe B&B, This large home that belong to the owners of the B&B has 3 bedrooms, one on the main floor with a queen bed, another on the second floor with a king bed and bunk bed, and a third on the second floor with a queen bed and twin bed. The downstairs bathroom has a shower and the one upstairs has a shower and tub.

The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, a breakfast bar and all stainless steel appliances. In the huge living area are a dining table seating 10, a wet bar, and a large-screen TV with cable service.

Also, breakfast is complementary every days for the house guests at Nepenthe B&B.

Surrounding the house on three sides is a large veranda, perfect for viewing the tropical gardens, orange grove, and the infinity-edge pool. It is also a relaxing place to view the jungle, visiting monkeys, many types of birds as well as Lake Arenal and surrounding areas.

3 Bedrooms

Sleeps 10

Property Manager

José López

Member Since 2015

Speaks:
english, spanish

Calendar last updated:
Oct 21, 2018

Amenities

Swimming pool
Internet
Pets Welcome
TV
Satellite or Cable
Washer & Dryer
Children Welcome
Parking

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1
toilet, shower, downstairs
Bathroom 2
toilet, tub, shower, upstairs

Downstairs bathroom is adjacent to bedroom and has a shower. Upstairs bathroom has a shower and a bathtub.

Location Type

Downtown
The 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.
Rural
The area around Oropendola is comprised of jungle as well as pasture land with cows, horses and goats.
Village
The 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 View
The panoramic view of Lake Arenal and the surrounding area is spectacular.
Mountain View
Oropendola 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.

Meals

Catering available

General

Towels Provided
Linens Provided
Clothes Dryer
Parking
Internet
Washing Machine
Laundry service is available by arranging with the manager.
Fitness Room / Equipment
There are two machines available for Oropendola guests use at the hot tub area at Nepenthe B & B.
Wireless Internet
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Living Room
Very 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
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pantry Items
Minimal pantry items: sugar, flour, coffee and some spices.
Dishes & Utensils
Kitchen
The large kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances - refrigerator w/icemaker, dishwasher, wall oven and microwave, and gas stove top.

Dining

Dining Area
Dining
Dining 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

Television
A 58 inch LED screen with satellite service.
Satellite / Cable
Stereo
Bose CD player
DVD Player
Blu ray player available.
Books
Games
Poker set available, pool toys, tennis table and shuffleboard game.
Ping Pong Table
Toys

Outside

Lawn / Garden
Extensive lawn and surrounded by walkways and gardens with lots of flowers, fruit trees wild life.
Balcony
The sun room balcony overlooks the jungle.
Outdoor Grill
Deck / Patio
House 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
smoking allowed

Pool / Spa

Private Pool
20 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)

House Rules

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.

13 Reviews

Excellent4.7/5

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Off the beaten path spacious villa- Great B&B

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Seth W.

Our family really enjoyed our 2 night stay at this villa, which was made special by the B&B hospitality. It was comfortable, spacious, and private, with a great view of Arenal area as advertised. The grounds were well kept and we could hear howler monkeys every morning. The only thing guests should be aware of is the dirt roads to get to the villa are adventuresome. The first 25 min. are simply bumpy, but the last 1/2 Km driveway to the Villa is rutted and steep in some places. We had two cars, one of which didn't have four wheel drive and made it up, but would of been interesting if there was a lot of rain. No problem with a 4 wheel drive of course. The road was part of the adventure for the kids. The breakfast was delicious and nicely done with coffee, juice, and tasty costa rican fare. The men and women serving meals were so nice and helpful and eating with a few guests at other tables allowed some international exposure to the other tourist around. Really enjoyed the stay.

Nice place, breakfast included at adjacent B&B

4/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Caryn A.Zionsville, IN

Challenging road on the way up the hill. Needed the 4x4. Nice house, affordable. Unfortunately, the volcano was hidden in the clouds. We had dinner at the restaurant at the B&B the first night. Really good.

Paradise and tranquility

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Lael K.

The house exceeded our expectations and the pictures. It was perfect for our two families of four adults and three kids. The pool was a great source of entertainment for all ages. There was more than enough space for everyone to “do their thing” or to hang out together—beautiful kitchen, gorgeous living room, and a covered patio with enough comfortable seating for everyone to enjoy the stunning views towards the lake.

The owners, Gordon and Nancy, were warm and entertaining, and provided a wealth of information about the area and were wonderful company during a dinner at the Phoenix, the restaurant associated with property. The food was terrific and the staff was friendly and fun.

Everyone who works on the huge property is kind and helpful, with a special nod to Mey and Gabriel. Mey was able to help us in deciding where to go and what to see, and made phone calls for us to make sure we could schedule any activity that required advance notice.

The road up the hill made us grateful for our four wheel drive, but the destination makes it worth it.

We will definitely come back.

family adventures

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Malgorzata P.

such a friendly and helpful staff in an amazing location

Beautiful, well equipped house. Close to lots of activities

5/5

Stayed May 2018

martha s.

We loved the house. We did not get to enjoy the pool as much as we would like because of afternoon rains. The landscaping and wildlife viewing were amazing. The breakfast each more was delicious. Only negative thing was that the lighting in the living room was too dark to read and it got dark by 6pm. We could not get the tv and dvd to work. But it was very restful and peaceful place to stay.

Almost perfect. Absolutely fantastic!

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Ashley B.

We stayed for two nights here. No problems reserving and the staff was extremely nice and very helpful.

Getting to the house is a bit of an adventure, but the drive and questionable roads are worth it!

The house has everything you need. It is clean, spacious and well equipped. OMG the view! The view is gorgeous! Having our own swimming pool was fantastic! We ate both nights at The Phoenix Restaurant on the property and this was fabulous! Best cream of mushroom soup I’ve ever had.

The breakfasts are fantastic! Tasty and plenty to eat. Again, the staff is super nice!

My only complaint is that the local cat got into the locked part of the house around 3AM and apparently was stuck there. There was a loud bang, then the meowing started around 4:30, followed by the rooster at 4:45 then the Howler monkeys at 5:00. The Howler monkeys were kind of cool, so that didn’t bother me. We couldn’t get the cat out b/c that part of the house was locked, so the meowing continued until we told the staff at breakfast and someone let him out.

Day #2 it happened again! We again informed the staff at breakfast. I sincerely hope the cat doesn’t get stuck when no one’s around.

Other than the cat, our stay was wonderful and we would definitely stay again if the cat is kept elsewhere or learns it’s lesson.

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San Carlos, Costa Rica

The spacious grounds and tropical garden of Oropendola are surrounded on three sides by jungle, providing the opportunity to view monkeys, many types of birds including toucans, parrots, oropendolas, hummingbirds and others.

Nearby activities include horseback riding, led by an experienced local horseman; water activities such as fishing, kayaking and pontoon boating; zip lining; thermal hot springs; hiking in the jungle and to beautiful waterfalls; and hanging bridges. A large butterfly conservatory is located nearby and offers fascinating tours and information. Also nearby is a serpentarium with many varieties of local snakes and frogs.

Tours may be arranged for river rafting and river boat excursions.

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$100

Refundable Damage Deposit

$300

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13 Reviews

Excellent 4.7/5

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