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Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort

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part of main deck  with 2nd hammock and view
house from the garden , the trees around the property are taller now
early morning views of my garden
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Pool and bar at Chachgua Rainforest Lodge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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chachagua, Alajuela Province
  • Place, La Altura Viewpoint
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rainforest
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort

Your own Costa Rican private hilltop house located 20 minutes from the town of La Fortuna and Volcano Arenal. The Chachagua rainforest and ECO lodge next door is hidden under the trees , they just changed their pool area into hot springs .our house does not have a pool but so far the resort has allowed free access to their hot springs for our guests . We just brought New WiFi in as well as Air conditioners .This beautiful retreat is about 2 and 1/2 hours from San Jose (main airport) and about 3 hours from the Pacific beaches. This well-built ,fully equipped and locally decorated home sits on a hill overlooking its own tropical fruit and flower garden. Just beyond the exotic garden are beautiful horse pastures, a whitewater river and the jungle of the federally protected Children’s Eternal Rainforest which offers endless hiking trails and birding opportunities. Wake up to the magical sounds of the Costa Rican Rain forest (howler monkeys, gentle rain, and the songs of over 123 species of birds seen on-site). Brew a pot of locally grown fresh Costa Rican Café, and step out onto the large deck to enjoy the 270° view and lounge in one of the 2 hammocks provided. Swim in the spring fed unchlorinated pool at the hotel , sip a Margarita and watch the sunset from the large covered deck , grill some steaks from the local butcher on your little charcoal BBQ and enjoy dinner al fresco listening to the murmur of the creek below . Be surprised how few Moskitos bother you I basically never have to use any Moskito lotion .The house is very bright and well ventilated .I love to sit outside and paint or photograph the birds and flowers around the house .
We also finally after much trial and error have our own good internet in place . I had to pay for them to bring in cable but after much delay it’s here and active . As of May 2023 .

This house is very peaceful and remote yet it has the wonderful feature of being within walking distance to the ecotourist destination Chachagua Rainforest Hotel and Hot springs This unique setting offers total privacy with all the comforts of a first class lodge. The conveniences offered by the hotel include: English-speaking staff on property at all times, cell phones in case of emergencies, night watchman, laundry, restaurant serving delicious local Costa Rican cuisine, fully stocked bar, beautiful outdoor swimming pool, massage therapists, tropical gardens,, access to rain forest hiking trails, rental horses and tours. We consider this to be the best of both worlds: the security and convenience of a hotel yet the quiet remoteness of a private home.

The house has 2 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a nice new king size bed and its own porch with superb views. The guest bedroom has two beds, one queen and one twin. As of 12/2021 upgraded

There is 1 bathroom with beautiful private shower that overlooks rain forest. Colorful hand painted murals cover 2 the living room wall within the house and illustrate forest scenes (done by a talented local artist). There is a great kitchen with all the tools to cook a healthy meal. There is also a family room that opens up to the best porch in the world. The house is an awesome place to relax. Guests can spend countless days just sitting in the hammocks, eating fresh fruit and watching the toucans, parrots, hummingbirds and countless birds that visit the garden at the house.

Over the past 10 years we have planted many fruit trees. Fruits include mangos, oranges, figs, coconuts, rambatans (chinese leechis), guanabanas, tamarindos, bananas, plantains, limes, water apple, coffee, and cacao (chocolate). All ov which is available to you when it is ripe!

Not only is the house a great place to chill out, but it is in an ideal location to use as a home base when you go on adventures.

Things to do in close by La Fortuna are:
Watch lava flow from the crater of Volcano Arenal (one of the most picturesque volcanoes), visit a 100ft waterfall (Catarata La Fortuna), bathe in natural hot springs, fish and windsurf on Lake Arenal, whitewater raft, explore the Volcano Arenal National Park, take a wildlife/bird tour to Cano Negro, go on a caving tour, dine at many restaurants, dance at the local discothèque (Volcan Look), get cool souvenirs, get money from an ATM, or use the internet. Also, you are less then a 4 hour drive to a variety of nice beaches on the Pacific coasts as well as the enchanting cloud forests of Monte Verde. The Caribbean coast is only about 5 hours away.

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About the area

Chachagua

Located in Peñas Blancas, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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chachagua, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • La Altura Viewpoint - 17 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Children's Eternal Rainforest - 23 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 46 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 47 min drive - 24.1 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 50 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Chante Verde - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬27 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place a loved the access to the trails and facilities of the nearby resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What to say? Fantastic! Amazing! A one of a kind experience?“Casa Ute” is all these things! We saw all kinds of wildlife and beautiful birds within the first 45 minutes of showing up. We could’ve spent our entire two weeks in Costa Rica at this place and would not have gotten tired of it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed the friendly and peaceful atmosphere at Chachagua. The house, “la casa Ute”, was delightful, it was well equipped and in a beautiful setting from where we could watch and listen to the birds and other critters for hours from the deck. Even toucans came to visit!The staff at the resort were very friendly and welcoming, letting us use the pools and facilities as if we were guests. We did book a couple of tours through them.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paige M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
we stayed at Casa Ute the 3rd week of April. It is an amazing property with beautiful views, peaceful atmosphere and an adjoining resort that let us enjoy their facilities. Picking up the keys at the caretaker, was a hassle in that the directions were hard to follow at the end of a long travel day. The key there is to mention Casa Ute to the resort, then they will know what you mean! the Caretaker's house is on the road before you get to the actual resort, not far from the main road on the left. hope this helps! The ACs were in the bedroom and worked great except one night the AC in the master was making loud noises, I turned it off and it stopped soon after. Worked fine after that. The floor in the bathroom was quite wet when we got there, but it was just condensation and not leaking, so a towel (there were plenty) took care of it. The place is quaint, and exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy and Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ute’s beautiful home is perfectly situated in a secluded area , where you feel like you are all by yourself overlooking serene setting of mountains, tropical jungle, sculptured yard with beautiful flowers and numerous birds. Our morning coffee was a pure delight as we sat for hours enjoying the ambience. A bird lovers paradise! From Ute’s location it was a very easy drive to the local town of Chauchagua for groceries or restauranting and a beautiful drive to anywhere and anything you want to see in the La Fortuna area! Everything that you want to see and do is easily accessible from this tranquil home. Ute and her long time housekeepers were very attentive and helpful with any of our inquiries. Definite recommend this location . I hope to be fortunate enough to stay again sometime!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a fantastic 8 days at Casa Ute! The house is situated on a hill, overlooking a pond that is part of Chachagua Rain Forest Hotel, and next to the horse stable. The porch was the perfect place for bird and animal watching. We logged 17 different bird species, and three mammals during our stay. Bring binoculars or a scope. Kitchen is newly renovated. We used the stove top and oven to cook, and they worked fine. Plenty of counter space, and we arrived to a fruit and veggie basket that we took advantage of. A/C in the master bedroom worked well, and helped tamper down the humidity. Bathroom shower is unique in a good way, and pressure and temps were good. The resort staff were terrific in helping us plan excursions, both on and off the property. We recommend the night hike with Roy, bird hike with Rueben and horseback riding on site. We will definitely return, thank you, Ute, for sharing your wonderful home with us.
Ponies next to the driveway.
Even when it rains, the porch is perfect for bird watching.
Red-footed frog
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Lovely property. The deck was cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. But the toilet didnt flush well.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ute’s place is absolutely spectacular. The beauty of the landscape is only matched by the bursary in the people there. Would recommend it to anyone. The travel to get there is worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second visit to this rental. Hosts and caretakers very responsive. Our stay was excellent! If nature, privacy and peace is what you are looking for, look no further. Short drive to all conveniences and activities. King bed very comfortable. We enjoyed our morning coffee while observing animals, forestry and bird watching. The resort staff was always welcoming and helpful. I had a massage therapist set up right on the covered porch of house. Resort amenities and the mountain home make this a win/win for all. Thank you Case de Ute.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Durek LLC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a family of four with a nine and six-year-old and had the absolute best time at Ute’s house! The caretakers were extremely responsive and helpful anytime we needed them. The location is absolute perfection and perched a top of the hill with rainforest views. The sound of birds was magical each morning! They graciously left some fresh fruits and vegetables along with coffee, which was an absolute delight after a long travel day! The resort next-door was gracious enough to let us dine at the restaurant a couple times and use the hot springs which were beautiful. The hiking trails were another added bonus along with being able to walk around the resort grounds, where we saw lots of wildlife. Will absolutely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words , we are pleased you had such a good time .We are allways happy to welcome you back .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loved this spot! Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a vey unique place; we had a blast! The house is located at the edge of a rain forest and consequently there is lots of wildlife! We saw all sort of tropical birds right at the porch (lovely porch!!!) hummingbirds, toucan and other very colorful birds. We heard howling monkeys in the mornings. I am sure we were surrounded by slots; we have not seen any. The house had everything we needed; the kitchen was fully equipped. We were a family of five and cooked breakfasts, and dinners and some lunches too. Having a family meal on the porch was amazing, very calm, and refreshing! The rooms had separate ACs. The beds were very comfortable; we slept really good. We spent a lot of time in the hammocks just watching the rainforest, or just listening to the beautiful sounds! There is a stable with horses next to the house and it was very unique experience to see the horses in the morning in sparkling sunshine (and those horses were very quiet). The house is sort of located on the edge of a hotel complex and because of this we had access to the hotel's pools and slides and hot springs and all sort of tours (coffee plantation, day and night animal watch tours and probably a lot more too...). We felt that we had everything we needed as activities right on spot! There were plenty of hiking trails leading to a waterfall and a giant(!!) tree. The tree is clearly visible from the porch; It is just magnificent! The hotel staff were always super nice and very welcoming. 100% recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

A beautiful rainforest location

The area around was great. Some really good hikes, a short horseback trail ride and nearby hot springs. The property was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci B.

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

Great getaway

Great little house tucked away, lots of privacy and amazing views! So nice to sit out on the deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Grace G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful yard & forest

Beautiful rustic place, clean with an amazing deck! The birds, butterflies and landscaping were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

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

Amazing property

This was just what we wanted. Great price for a spot up in the rain forest with hardly anyone around. We spent all our time there on the patio enjoying the views and sounds of nature. Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest Relaxation

We enjoyed the property greatly and I have developed core memories of the views off the porch and in the shower. We did run into an issue of storms knocking out the water (the whole town was out not just us) but the caregivers brought us water to use and that made a difference and it wasn’t out long.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Randi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

jungle retreat

Not a good location, if you are taking tours in La Fortuna. It cost us 80. per trip to go to La Fortuna! We spent an extra hour to find the resort location and the separate location for the keys!! No groceries close to buy food, however there is a great hotel down a dirt road and we had great food there. The view from the deck was lovely, the decor has a 1960s vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kip T.

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

Jungle Casa

Great place up in the rainforest with daily birds coming to feed on the deck. Wifi was great, super to be able to use the amenities at the resort and hike the trails and surrounding area. Only negative was the check in, but once we were there, it was fantastic and met all of our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ingrid e.

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

What a find!

Private botanical garden and bird observatory! Just beautiful location, perfect place to return each day to from great day trips. We enjoyed the terrace in early mornings and late afternoons, you have access to the amenities in the adjacent resort, staff there was super friendly and helpful as well. The views, the sounds and the serenity of the place is simply priceless!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jessica g.

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

amazing!

Love it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Remote and rustic

The property met our basic needs. The remoteness was good, except a new house is being built across the road and they can look into the huge open window in the shower. The property is rustic and could use some updating - including adding a convection oven or microwave. Be sure to bring all your supplies - salt, pepper, spices, etc. - the first time. It’s a little drive to the nearest store. Having access to the adjoining resort was priceless.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We stayed in the house for 5 days and it was wonderful. The check in is a little difficult with the caretaker’s house and the house itself not very easy to locate with Waze or google. You’ll get close, but good luck. It would be helpful to update the instructions. Anyway, once you overcome that small feat, the house is wonderful. Well stocked for cooking and comfortable lounging . Having the resort next door is amazing! Great food and bar and hot tubs are 2 minutes away. Then you get to retreat to your very private house. It’s really a great set up. La fortuna activities are about a 20 minute drive. .Very easy. Really great home base for a la fortuna vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

François

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice somewhat remote cabin (5min for main road / 25min from La Fortuna), immersed in nature with a nicely tended garden. Unfortunately we were not able to access the nearby hotel pool (they might have a new management). The house itself might need some repair but it did not affect our stay. We will miss our breakfasts on the terrace, looking at the birds flying over the garden and forest!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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