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Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!

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A house with a balcony, a view of the sunset, and a garden with various plants.
A swimming pool with a stone border, large windows, and a covered roof structure.
A hillside property with multiple buildings, including a main house and several smaller structures. There is a winding road connecting the buildings.
An outdoor dining area with stone walls, wooden tables, and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!

Come stay at the rental home that will be your home away from home! The entire home, pool house, grounds, trails and amenities are for the use of your group for the duration of your stay. Dedicated concierge services, breakfast service at a very affordable rate. All tours can be arranged for you so that you spend your vacation having fun instead of trying to plan your next activity. Let us help you tailor your vacation to exactly what you want. We have been in the Lake Arenal area for 27 years and can advise you and your special group on the tours that you will really enjoy and steer you clear of the tourist traps. Let us help you make the most of your vacation by offering our years of local experience and contacts. Take full advantage of having 'a friend in the area', right here at 'The Sunset'


Adventure at every turn.: Lake Arenal is the premier adventure spot in Costa Rica for windsurfing, canopy tours, lake fishing, boat tours, jungle hiking trails, quad rentals, kite surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming in an extinct volcanic crater, spelunking and more. Enjoy the many adventures available or simply relax in our indoor glass pool/jacuzzi area with pool table and ping pong and enjoy the tranquility and majesty of your surroundings.

What you can expect at 'The Sunset': Six beautifully appointed bedrooms featuring Costa Rican art, hand carved beds and doors with bathrooms en suite The entire property is a showcase of Costa Rican art, decorative tile, stone and craft work. Two of the bedrooms feature decorative fireplaces. The downstairs master suite bathroom features a hot tub built for two. Large library/ living room area with wrap-around couch, television, Roku, bluetooth speaker. Large dining/presentation hall with a variety of available seating arrangements. Our unique indoor pool house features a divers pool, 4.5 feet on the shallow end, 10 ft deep on the deep end. 18x35 feet with attached jacuzzi heated on request. Featuring billiards, ping pong, weights, lounging areas. We live in the rainforest and nobody wants to swim in the rain, with our indoor pool house your group has access to all these amenities rain or shine, many groups hang out till the wee hours of the morning enjoying this incredible space, that is only offered by The Sunset!
All located in the "real rainforest" we aren't in a gated community or off the side of the road. We are easily accessed but just far enough removed that your stay will be in the "real Costa Rica", a 500 hundred acre preserve is to the east of us and several thousand acres of protected rainforest encompassing Tenorio National park is to our North and West. A spot of perfect peace and privacy with access to all the great activities and adventures this country has to offer.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside of course.
The base rate is for up to 4 guests. Additional guests pay a pro-rated nightly rate of $60.00 per night plus tax, with breakfast option, per person.
Spread out, enjoy all the space, go out on the deck at night and stare at the stars! Don't wander into the jungle at night.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 141186
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, this villa is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park and Lake Arenal. Travelling with kids? Consider FlyZone Wakeboard School and Monteverde Frog Pond. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and horse riding nearby.
Map
Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 6 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 42 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 48 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 56 min drive - 54.5 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tom's Pan German Bakery
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café y Restaurante Casa Delagua - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tinajas Arenal - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Simply the best, incredible views, pool, breakfast and a friend in the area! located?

This family-friendly Arenal villa is located on a lake, 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from FlyZone Wakeboard School, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Venado Caves and Catarata Morpho Azul. Wellness Park Costa Rica and Monteverde Frog Pond are also within 25 miles (40 km).

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Hughes

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Patrick Hughes: Is the head cook, bottle washer and buck stop at “The Sunset”. If you need something special, out of the ordinary, corresponding to a birthday, celebration etc. talk to him and it will happen. He also promises to coordinate your chosen activities, meals and transportation to make your stay enjoyable, hassle free and unforgettable.

Why they chose this property

A one bedroom , one bath home that we rebuilt from the ground up, a complete renovation, ending with 6 bedrooms and 6 en suite bathrooms, 26 acres of rain forest, high atop a hill, near the town of Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica. An absolutely breathtaking view overlooking nearly the entire Lake Arenal valley and on clear days a perfect view of frequently erupting Volcano Arenal, all within minutes of some of the worlds premier adventure activities and natural treasures, was more than enough to convince the Hughes family to risk a move to the beautiful and nearly undiscovered gem of Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. So we took the risk and bought the property, then the work began. A complete renovation turning it into labor of love where we wanted to be and knew others would love as well!

What makes this property unique

'The Sunset' Luxury Guesthouse has six beautifully appointed bedrooms, bathrooms en suite featuring Costa Rican art throughout. With a gourmet kitchen, large shared library/TV room, dining hall, wi-fi, and laundry . Guests enjoy a large, indoor, swimming pool with attached jacuzzi and gymnasium, with pool table and ping pong table.
A frequent question we receive is why we have a "indoor pool house" true it is unique to the area and the only enclosed pool house around. The reason is simple "people just do not go swimming in the rain". We want our guests to enjoy every aspect of their stay and no matter how gorgeous an outside pool is in sunny weather, we are realists that understand that when it rains you aren't going to go swimming outside. So with our unique indoor pool, guest groups can and do enjoy swimming, the jacuzzi, workout area, ping pong and billiards, till the wee hours if they like, under roof and protected from a sudden downpour, guests just love it and we are the only ones that offer it.
We strive to accommodate all dietary restrictions and put out world class meals for your group to enjoy.
We do everything we can to ease your transition in to paradise and are on hand, yet non obtrusive and no more than a phone call away to come over and help arrange the vacation that you REALLY want! We can set up all activities up for you, so you have one less thing to worry about and so much more time to enjoy!
'The Sunset' Guesthouse is for singles, couples, families, corporate groups and all those that know how to travel well.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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