Private Villa with pools, tropical gardens, and rainforest bordered by streams.

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A stone water feature with a cascading waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
A stone hot tub with a waterfall feature, surrounded by a stone wall and lush greenery.
A house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A garden with a stone water feature, lush greenery, and a variety of plants.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Arenal

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Living Room beds

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master Suite Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park. FlyZone Wakeboard School and Monteverde Frog Pond are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 42 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 47 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 57.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tinajas Arenal - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Guayo - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Villa with pools, tropical gardens, and rainforest bordered by streams. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Villa with pools, tropical gardens, and rainforest bordered by streams. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Villa with pools, tropical gardens, and rainforest bordered by streams.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Villa with pools, tropical gardens, and rainforest bordered by streams.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Villa with pools, tropical gardens, and rainforest bordered by streams.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Villa with pools, tropical gardens, and rainforest bordered by streams. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Lake Arenal and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from FlyZone Wakeboard School. Tronadora Arena and Cerro Tovar are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiul! We loved every sevond of our stay here. Plenty of wildlife to see and so much to explore!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property beautiful, lots of birds and wildlife. Nuevo Arenal was a close drive and lots of great food, especially Cafe Italia, some of the best Italian food we have ever had. Only downside to the property was no clear access to the lake (never found a path) and plunge pool was very cold and actually only about foot deep (so no real plunge). That all being said we would stay again as it is a great value and beautiful vistas of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We worked with Dennis from the management co., and he was very accommodating. He replied quickly and resolved all our issues in a timely manner.Amenities were excellent, with great views, the variety of birds were incredible, we had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property

So beautiful and peaceful. Everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in Paradise

The Villa was wonderful. The grounds were like a botanical garden. We saw wildlife, howler monkeys, toucans and numerous birds, from the patio! It's location was perfect. The proximity to adventures and local restaurants was ideal. We would definitely stay here again.
The Villa
The gardens
The stream
La Fortuna waterfall
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house overlooking lake

Nice property; beautiful sunsets and great birdwatching from patios; swimming holes on property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for us

Beautifully built and maintained home in a simply gorgeous setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain forest

Beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa is as excellent as described and reviewed by others. We felt like we were home, loved the early mornings on the deck upstairs and loved the walking trails around us. I wish we could have stayed longer but that in essence is the reason we will be back! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tropical Paradise

Property is gorgeous. It is a quiet haven that makes a great home base for exploring the area. Watching the hummingbirds and other tropical birds is a great way to spend your time. The place has everything you need to relax and enjoy Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

This home was simply paradise, and none of us wanted to leave! Everything in this home was completely stocked with everything that we needed. It was also very clean which is a big plus for our family. This property was truly everything we wanted and more. We are already planning for a future trip next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful grounds and great experience

The property is definitely on the rustic side but all the core amenities are there. The grounds are spectacular! Hiking trails in the back are amazing. There are stunning streams, large trees, and more. The area around the property is rugged and we encountered road closures due to mudslides. Overall, it’s a fantastic experience if you’re looking for a true rainforest and mountain getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Paradis

Beautiful gardens. Spent hours on balcony watching wildlife enjoying coffee in the morning and margaritas in afternoon. Everything you need is there at a reasonable price. Close to good restaurants (10 minutes) multitude of activities within 1 hours drive. Do not hesitate to rent this beautiful quiet home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

The property is absolutely stunning! There is wildlife galore on the property and you feel like you’re in the middle of the rainforest. We had perfect weather and it was a little cooler but, if it wasn’t, the lack of air conditioning may have been rough! Love love loved this place and so did the whole group. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house is a destination itself.

Loved the location and views. Check in and check out was easy. It's not next to the touristy towns, which is a good thing. Nice location for venturing into the local mountains. The upstairs flooring is loud downstairs, but not so bad when the downstairs bedroom door is closed. We really loved exporing the property all the way down to the lake. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The villa has a great view of the lake and is extremely quiet. It’s secluded but still close to the main road and we felt like it was a safe area The directions provided by the owner are good but it is hard to find at night. The furniture, bedding and amenities are pretty old but we were not expecting 5 star. We loved Nuevo Arenal compared to the very touristy La Fortuna but there are of course more activities there. Overall very happy with the villa
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Feb 2024 stay

Our family truly enjoyed the beautiful grounds and location of Lake View Villa. We woke to howler monkeys every morning and our sons saw 3. We saw multiple birds including hummingbirds, toucans, aracaris, parrots, parakeets, bananaquits and many more. Grounds are well maintained, very peaceful and relaxing. The location is close to good restaurants and 2 small sized grocery stores (10-15 minutes) and within about an hour of other activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Tropical Getaway

Just like everyone has stated, this property is beautiful. The property is very well maintained. It is like one big garden with lots of flowers and walking paths. The paths that go through the forest and also down to the lake are very enjoyable to walk along. The house was in great shape and had everything we needed. The house stayed cool with the windows open. We had 7 of us there and had plenty of room. We didn't have any issues at all and really enjoyed the place. I would not hesitate to go back there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Paradise

We enjoyed our first visit to the Villa (and to Costa Rica) very much! All of the words used to describe this setting are so true--Private, paradise, beautiful tropical gardens...it is all of this and more! It truly was an escape from our hectic lives. It was so nice to just relax on the property some days and easy to drive to an excursion away from the Villa when we wanted. Horseback riding with Alex just up the road is awesome--we rode up the mountain side with incredible views. Alex's restaurant is very good also and it is so close--don't pass up his hand made cheese! The Villa is very well equipped with everything needed to enjoy meals there--the panini maker was great to have and dining on the patio during sunset was truly memorable! We definitely look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views, Tropical Forest Feel

We stayed here for four nights and absolutely loved it. The property grounds were beautifully vivid, and the layout allowed for superb viewing of the many bird species around. Inside, there was an upstairs and downstairs kitchen that came in very handy when we felt like cooking. The decor and vibe had a very relaxed, tropical feel, and the upstairs balcony was a neat way to see different views from the downstairs views. We also loved walking around on the short forest paths, where there were strawberry poison dart frogs and amazing plant life. The bird species were incredible, with toucans coming right up to the house. Finally, we appreciated that we felt safe and comfortable for our entire stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature Lovers' Paradise

The Villa was a wonderful place to stay for a relaxing week in nature. The birds were breathtaking. We heard howler monkeys every day and saw them several times. A very persistent coati was often attempting to pilfer the fruit from the birds. The grounds and paths are beautiful, but because of the rain we didn't have much opportunity to explore. However, the weather was warm, and the patio was dry, and the birds did not seem to mind the rain. They were always ready to put on a great show!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

This was our first time to Costa Rica and we could not have been more blown away by this place! The house was spectacular and the surrounding rainforest where we could explore made the experience even more wonderful! We really enjoyed the dipping pool after spending the day exploring. The town of Nuevo Arenal was great! Very friendly people, great Sodas to eat at, and plentiful grocery stores. One note regarding the house, the upstairs and downstairs are not connected from the inside, only from the outside. With little kids, dad slept upstairs with a kid and mom was downstairs with the others. But this set up is great for families with older kids or two families vacationing together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Costa Rica Rainforest

The house is an oasis in the rainforest! It has all of the amenities that you need, and you can't beat the property views, birds and rainforest trail! Allow time to just sit and enjoy the land. It is located about an hour's drive from La Fortuna and 45 min from the base of Arenal. The listing notes the master suite has a separate entrance, but it didn't register with me that there would be no interior access between floors. Not a problem for our group, just an FYI for those traveling with younger kids. We are already thinking about staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful nature escape!

We had a wonderful stay, family of 5. We enjoyed the wellness walk and all of the beautiful landscaping and foliage that attracts the nature that surrounds you. Make sure you get to the 10 spot to enjoy the ancient tree. We loved having coffee on the deck around the master upstairs, watching birds of every color and type, we even saw toucan and green parrots in the tree. Has binoculars available also. Had everything we needed including bottled jugs of water when first getting to the property. The road is blacktopped getting there if you are coming from Liberia, take 1 and then 142, go down to Tilaran and then back up has best roads. Not as many restaurants open for dinner nearby, like in La Fortuna, but had good food. This place is a tropical escape you shouldn’t miss.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, location, location

Once you navigate the steep driveway, the grounds are stunning. Besides the beautiful flowers and plants, we saw so many birds - love that there is a platform feeder right off the patio. We also saw howler monkeys. The house is clean and comfortable and has every kitchen item you could need. Beds are comfy. The reason for the 4 star rating is the wifi. The signal was weak at best and we had a couple of outages in the time we were there. Not great for remote work. Overall, though, this is a lovely place to stay for a relaxing getaway and take in the beauty that is Costa Rica!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
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