5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting!

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A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a river.
A modern two-story building with a covered outdoor area, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area set for six with a view of the outdoors.
A hammock on a covered deck with a view of a lake and greenery.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Boca Arenal, Alajuela Province
  • Place, Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
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includes taxes & fees
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Frequently asked questions

Does 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! located?

Situated in Cutris, this lodge is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos and within 25 miles (40 km) of Aquas Zarcas Square and Aguas Zarcas Church. Quesada City Park and Proyecto Asis are also within 25 miles (40 km).

5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! Reviews

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 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My family and I loved our stay here, such a beautiful home, clean rooms, air conditioning worked great, the pool was great for family time and we loved taking the kayaks out on the lake. I wish we had more time at this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely stunning!!! Wonderful place to relax. It is about a 45 minute drive into LaFortuna but well worth it to us! Raquel was a great host. If we have the opportunity to go back we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a family/friends retreat

This secluded home boast all the warmth and wonder of the San Carlos region. The views from the balcony at night and the morning sunrise are spectator.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful week here in our private setting. Raquel was very attentive and checked in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the kayaking on the lake, the rural location, the proximity to la Fortuna. The grounds were beautiful. We saw a toucan in a tree during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property, fantastic experience!

What a wonderful stay. This property exceeded expectations. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to relax and unwind after adventure-seeking in La Fortuna, this is the place for you. Highly recommended! Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to experience Costa Rica at its finest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for vacations

Garza Morena is a beautiful house in a great location! It is peaceful and quiet with all of the amenities you need to just stay and enjoy, while also being a reasonable distance (45 to 90 minutes) to most of the fun activities in the La Fortuna area. We are a family of 6 and had plenty of space and everything we needed. Raquel was very helpful and quickly responded whenever we needed something.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great! Never had to wait for a response if we had a question. The house was perfect! Perfect location, grounds were beautiful, size was perfect for our group of 7. Raquel was an amazing host! Set us up with a massage therapist who came to the house for 4 of us. And when power went out in the area, she found us a close restaurant who was airing the Super Bowl! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Breathtaking Home

I can't say enough good things about this property. It's gorgeous and Raquel, the host, was amazing! She left us a delicious gift basket with fruit and snacks on the counter, she was readily available whenever we texted her with questions and she had great recommendations for restaurants to eat at nearby. We would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful getaway

We absolutely loved this house. It was very clean, neat and had all the necessities. We spent 9 days in Costa Rica, only 2 days in this house but i wish we had spent them all here. It is a quiet location and absolutely stunning property. The landscaping is goegeous. The view over the lake is breathtaking. Check in/out process was simple. Only, make sure you get good directions, we got a bit lost coming here. Would really love to come back. Thank you so much to our host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Property

The house and grounds are beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s gorgeous looking over the lake. Pool was fantastic. Bedrooms and bathrooms are great. Check in easy and there was even a welcome basket with fruit. Would stay again. The only thing people need to know is that it is 45 min to La Fortuna even though it looks closer on the map. This didn’t bother us but if you are expecting to just pop in and out of town you need to plan accordingly from a time perspective.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great patio with pool in quiet area

Loved the welcome basket with an abundance of fruits and treats for the kids. It was a nice house, great morning view of the lake and sitting outside with coffee every morning was amazing. Had an issue in one room with the AC but owners were quick to respond and fix it. Would have been perfect if the living room had air conditioning. Maybe get some screens for the doors and windows to stay open and allow a draft to cool it off. We kept them shut because of all the insects and mosquitos. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and pots to cook with. Basic grocery store was reasonably close. Kids loved using the kayaks on the quiet lake. The view was the best every morning ing and the pool was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We loved our stay here. I would come back again in a heartbeat. The team welcomed us into the home and went through all of the necessary items we would need to know while we were staying there. They were very generous with her time and answered her questions as we had them. They left us some amazing, homemade juice and a huge plate of fruit. The wildlife birdwatching was fantastic. The pool was a pure joy. There were extra blankets for every bed plenty of towels, and the kitchen was well stocked. We were happy and comfortable the entire time and couldn’t say more about the hospitality we received. we notified them of a small plumbing issue and it was fixed within hours and they even brought us cake and ice cream when they came to do the repair. Above and beyond anything we ever expected Thank you so much for a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Patio/Pool Area and Backyard View!

This house was very modern and very clean, and had an awesome back patio/pool area with a great view of the lake. The check-in process was more complicated than other places we stayed at, but the instructions given by the host made it a breeze. The host was very communicative with us through every step of the process, and answered any text within minutes. The only slight downside to this house was that it did not have hot water. The shower on the main level (not the master bathroom) also did not drain very well, and I was standing in about 2 inches of water by the end of my shower. It ended up draining, but the host may want to look into that for future rentals. The only other suggestion I have for the hosts with this house, is to get a hot tub to go along with the pool :) that would make this house amazing! All in all, we had a great time here and I would definitely recommend this house to anyone in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024