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Lovely Villa in LakeGardens Beautiful Lake Views in between Two Active Volcanoes

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A natural pool surrounded by lush greenery and a waterfall.
A lush garden with a pathway leading to a building with outdoor seating.
A pool area with two chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a nightstand, and a ceiling fan.
A small building with a red roof surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Arenal

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Arenal and Tabacon Hot Springs. FlyZone Wakeboard School and Wellness Park Costa Rica are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 31 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 36 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 36 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 46 min drive - 49.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Selva Paraíso Souvenir & Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Soda el Madera - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Villa in LakeGardens Beautiful Lake Views in between Two Active Volcanoes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lovely Villa in LakeGardens Beautiful Lake Views in between Two Active Volcanoes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Lovely Villa in LakeGardens Beautiful Lake Views in between Two Active Volcanoes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Villa in LakeGardens Beautiful Lake Views in between Two Active Volcanoes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Villa in LakeGardens Beautiful Lake Views in between Two Active Volcanoes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Villa in LakeGardens Beautiful Lake Views in between Two Active Volcanoes located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Arenal and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from FlyZone Wakeboard School. Cavernas de Venado and Venado Caves are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful scenery, and super clean! Loved our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our small family of three. We enjoyed the pool and a breakfast on our lanai. Lake Gardens was the perfect location between the Liberia airport, La Fortuna and a day trip we took to the Rio Celeste. Several restaurants and shops in town made this location ideal for our four night stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

Beautiful location, clean, great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Little Spot!

We had a great time here and it was perfect for a home base to explore everything around the area. On a budget this place really delivered!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool location, fair dealPretty uncomfortable bedsOverall goodBut if you’re a picky, bed person, might be tough on your back. Clean, and beautiful scenery
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place w/monkeys

The host was amazing and we had a great breakfast each morning. Would defiantly visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, wonderful view of Arenal Lake!

I loved the location and the villa we had. We were a day late, but had a wonderful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Casita

Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just beautiful

This property was lovely! Wonderful host, easy to get a hold of, clean accommodations and spectacular view!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous property!

We absolutely loved Lake Gardens! More beautiful than the photos! The breakfast was incredible. Marcela was so kind and helpful and very quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely-Must Stay

The room service is impeccable and the view is gorgeous. Have some fresh Italian cuisine while enjoying sunset at the pool or on your private porch. Highly recommend going to the Butterfly Conservatory near Arenal. Thank you Marcela for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place!

Really lovely gardens. We loved watching birds in the mornings. The host was very kind and responsive. Laundry service was included. Located between Arenal and Tenorio Volcanoes in a less touristy area than La Fortuna, which we really liked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host

Marcela is a great host who will help in any way she can. It is magical here. It is located centrally if you wish all the adventures in this area. The cottages are minimally appointed. However, good meals are available on site.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful

The property is cared for well maintained and beautiful. The view is excellent. We have enjoyed the sunset many evenings. Very quiet and private. The family is extremely helpful and kind. Very close to lake arenal and the park. Great restaurants and bakery nearby. We have enjoyed our time there immensely. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful & Isolated

This property was away from the crowds, tranquil, with incredibly beautiful scenery. The cottage was in new condition. Of note: there was no air conditioning if this is important to anyone in your party.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You will want to move here

Such a beautiful property and view. We loved having breakfast ready each morning and sitting on the veranda enjoying the sound of birds and distant cows, monkeys and chickens. So many great spots to visit nearby too. Marcella the host provides driving directions to everything and is such a nice person. We felt right at home and hope to return. The temperature there in early January was perfect- 70’s and very comfortable at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Villa, Beautiful Views

The villa was fantastic and had a great view of the lake and hillside. We found it to be clean and modern with plenty of room. We spent every morning on our private patio and planned our day. While watching all the birds and wildlife. Service was perfect, we ordered food a few times and it was not only yummy and fresh but also brought right to our front door very promptly. Everyone was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy With Amazing View!

Our family of 4 truly enjoyed staying at this property. Stand-alone villa with all conveniences needed to cook. Great, elevated views of Lake Arenal and lovely grounds. Morning coffee on the lounge chairs on the front patio while bird-watching. Doesn’t get much better 😊. Marcela was a great host and super-responsive. She helped us with many ideas for local activities along with personal recommendations. All around great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven outside our door

The property is amazing, gorgeous, and there were new delights every day. Plus, Marcela has a custom 'map' of activities and sights in each bungalow. She and her family were very responsive and helpful. The birds and critters that visit are better entertainment than any nature TV show! Sadly, we did not experience howler monkeys (one showed up right after we left - bummer) but we had wild turkeys - and brightly colored birds of every size and shape. And, her on site food service is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Too much noise banging outside at night. It sounded like tin on the roof loose. We don’t really know, but it kept us awake. Shower water was only ever luke warm and it didn’t matter which time of the day we took a shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts, Really nice property

Communication with Marcela was great, and she graciously met us onsite when we arrived after dark. The property is beautiful, our villa was perfect, the pool is very clean and refreshing, and we had wonderful meals delivered right to our door so we could sit on the veranda. The location right near Lake Arenal was beautiful, unfortunately (and this was our fault) it was further away than we would have liked from the locations where we had activities planned. I would definitely stay here again if I was planning activities near the north end of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property and updated touches

Villa Gardens is like staying in midst of a tropical garden. Marcela and her family personally take care to make sure you have anything you need including providing multiple local recommendations. I’m a digital nomad and the Wi-Fi in unit 2 was more than capable for video calls. If you want a lake view make sure to ask which units have those. But the garden units are truly beautiful as well. Morris the cat even hung out with me on my patio everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Logement agréable

Logement agréable avec une vue magnifique. Si la propriétaire souhaite faire des améliorations : changement du matelas du séjour et remplacement du réfrigérateur par un plus grand. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour, il y a tous les commerces à proximité.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour très agréable et excellent rapport qualité-prix

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour à Nuevo Arenal. C'était un parfait point de départ pour une excursion au volcan Tenorio et une excursion aux abords du volcan Arenal. Le village est très sympathique et beaucoup moins touristique que La Fortuna, ce qui nous a bien plu. Le cadre est absolument enchanteur à Lake Gardens et la vue sur le lac Arenal est magnifique. Marcela nous a chaleureusement accueillis (via Whatsapp) et a toujours été disponible pour répondre à nos questions et nous faire des suggestions pertinentes. Nous recommandons chaleureusement! Sophie (Canada)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay for day-trippers

Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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