Spellbinding views, 4 full suites, Chef's Kitchen!

Bring the whole family! Casa Grande is 2 homes set on one large property in the prettiest Lakeside Community of Lake Arenal.
Each has stunning views, comforts, and amenities and is centrally located in Tronadora, a central location for day-tripping to the beach, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Rio Celeste and so much more. Our community boasts a large clubhouse with an infinity, saltwater pool, and fitness room. The Grand Estate is where you NEED to be. Ask about our meal & transportation services.

The space
With 4 master suites, there is no need to flip a coin to decide who gets the bedroom with the ensuite bath. Please note that one of the suites is located separately from the main house. Separated only by the shared patio. This is wonderful for multi-generational families who are traveling together. Grandma and Grandpa take the separate in-law suite and the kids and grandkids have the main houses.

Our kitchens provide the perfect backdrop for a delicious meal. Spend your time prepping and staring out the front patio doors at Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano - it takes the work right out of the job. Then enjoy dinner at the dining room table or the outdoor patio table undercover with twinkling lights overhead.
You can access The clubhouse at Vistas which offers many amenities including a pool, spa, gym, media room, and breakfast options. Walking trails to enjoy all the wildlife that surrounds this beautiful place.
So many activities to do, pickleball with 4 covered courts 10 minutes away. Lake Arenal kayaking, boating, horseback riding, biking, hot springs, and river rafting.

Come see for yourself why everyone returns to this magical paradise.

You have the entire 1.5-acre property to yourselves.

Allowing others to use our home grants us the freedom to travel around the country. We may not be on-site but we are available anytime needed by text and telephone. We have helpers in the community should a need arise that we cannot see to personally.

Vistas Del Lago is a uniquely designed gated community overlooking beautiful Lake Arenal and Vulcan Arenal. Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountainside while listening to toucans croaking, parrots chirping and monkeys howling in the trees, some of which may be on the property you are staying in. We are blessed to have a Clubhouse with an exercise room, saltwater pool, and common area. There is a part-time restaurant that offers breakfast 3 days a week and has a wonderful area with a TV and a large selection of books and videos.

Our community is comprised of ex-pat and national residents alike. Some residents live here year-round while for others this is their vacation home.
Our sense of community is what makes Vistas Del Lago the premier gated community at Lake Arenal. Each homesite within Vistas is a minimum of 1.5 acres which provides wonderful privacy and tranquility. Take part in the activities at the clubhouse or enjoy your own solitude, the choice is always yours.

So many activities to do at Lake Arenal, kayaking, boating, horseback riding, biking, hot springs, yoga, spiritual and healing centers, pickleball and tennis, bicycling, hiking, and of course relaxing and enjoying massages and the peace and tranquility.

Come see for yourself why everyone returns to this magical paradise.

A vehicle is absolutely recommended should you decide to visit us. However we have had guests who came without one and we can recommend driving services to get you out and about as needed.

We are only 3 miles from the picturesque town of Tronadora, with the prettiest park in Guanacaste, where you can find everything you need including, a grocery store, butcher, bakery, liquor, 2 restaurants, and for those looking for the nightlife, there is also a bar.

An easy 1.5 hour drive from Liberia Airport and 3 hours from San Jose. If arriving in San Jose with less than 3 hours of daylight we recommend that you stay over near the airport and get a fresh start in the morning. Most of the roads are paved however not well marked and there are lots of twists and turns.

We have plenty of parking area.

This community has 24-hour gated access. On-site security provides peace of mind that you and your belongings will be safe and secure.
The community is gated so access will be initially granted by security. A gate fob will be provided to you for easy access in and out of the community.
Firstly, we want to warmly welcome you to Casa Mariposa located in the premier Lakeview community of Vistas Del Lago Arenal. As our guests, our main priority is for you to enjoy our home and its amenities with ease.

The very first thing I would like you to know is that we take security seriously, Costa Rica and its people are beautiful but the pandemic and inflation have made things very difficult for many people. We know that desperate people can and will do desperate things and theft of personal belongings and electronics is on the rise of late in Costa Rica. Our best line of defense is to take every possible precaution. We live inside a gated community, we utilize security alarms, and we have a neighborhood watch program that identifies unknown visitors in our community (don't worry the neighbors know you are coming and they are happy you will be there). Our security team does unscheduled rounds of the community and we have strong relationships within the surrounding communities. We have been very fortunate not to have had any thefts for more than 10 years. All of that to say, please utilize these features during your stay to the level of your comfort. Some of our neighbors activate their alarms every time they leave and others do not.

If you are bringing your beloved pet they MUST be house-trained not to relieve themselves inside the home. We would kindly ask that you clean up behind them outside so that future guests do not have to walk into or onto that :). When walking around in the community please have them on a leash. Lastly, we would ask that your pet not be left alone on the property. If you are visiting the area and planning to go to an event or activity that does not permit your pet to attend we can help you arrange a pet sitter.

These are the specially noted items we wanted to draw your attention to. Again, thank you for choosing Casa Mariposa, and have a marvelous time!