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

Reviews

10 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.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Arcade/game room

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

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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 Tenorio Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. 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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 6 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 17 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 42 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 48 min drive - 46.5 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
  • ‪Tinajas Arenal - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café y Restaurante Casa Delagua - ‬11 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).

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. 307 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 314 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time here! The property is beautiful, breakfasts are delicious, and Patrick goes above and beyond to make sure you have all you need. Our family of 9 had plenty of space and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick is an excellent host and the breakfast was delicious every morning! Nuevo Arenal is a charming town about an hour from Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick was helpful all along the way from when we booked the trip all the way to the end of it. He answered all our questions and was also very hands on with scheduling our activities according to what everyone in the group was interested in and grouping things together that were in the same area. He had important advice on which activities you’d need a break after or what order to do them in. The breakfast was amazing! And the smoothies! He was really good at suggesting local food places for the other meals. He was also able to arrange a driver and coordinate our pickup times. It’s nice that each room has its own bathroom and shower and each room has its own AC for different temperatures. I recommend bringing eye masks for early morning sunlight around 5 am - or you can get up early and see the beautiful sunrise and try to glimpse the volcano. The pool house is nice and has a hot tub which was perfect after adventuring all day. Cell phone service and WiFi work fine. They went out of their way to make sure everyone was doing ok and things were going smoothly. (Doesn’t pertain to the house, but do bring dramamine if you’re sensitive to curvy roads and I do recommend having him arrange a driver to kick back and enjoy vacation.)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great host! We wanted to experience living in the middle of a rain forest and that's exactly what we got. The house is situated with a view of lake Arenal. Cicadas constant hum, winds, and the micro weather changes gave us a unique experience. Host Patrick, Elisa and their staff were kind and accommodating. Every morning, we were greeted with great coffee, tropical smoothie, and an array of delicious breakfast spread that gave us the energy to do all the stuff we wanted to do rest of the day. House is big enough for a large family or multiple families. Has a grande pool house with a lot of amenities. Patrick made reservations for our activities and helped us with our plans based on our interests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic hosts with great breakfasts which were a part of our stay. Lots of space and very clean with great amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing! The services that the host provided were great. The included breakfast was delicious and a great way to start our day. Patrick was so helpful with our excursions. This is by far the best VRBO that I've ever stayed at. We hope to return again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was very impressed with Patrick and his family. Very attentive and nice. Made us feel at home and was very private. I have already sent his info to friends of ours for an upcoming trip they will be planning. Will definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was exceptional! Patrick was extremely helpful in coordinating some of our Arenal adventures including a gormet dinner at the nearby Gingerbread House. The view from our villa was magical. We really appreciated the homemade breakfasts every morning. We will never forget our stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique spot. Great views and location. Patrick and his family are fantastic and extremely helpful. The provided breakfast each day was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house, host, driver, activities…great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The view was beautiful! My kids enjoyed the indoor pool area and pool table! Great location to explore Nuevo Arenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick couldn't have been nicer. He was available and responsive to everything we asked for. The house was wonderful and the breakfast was great. I would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick and his staff were amazing. The house is beautiful and the views amazing. Patrick set up most of our adventures for us. He did not stear us wrong. Everything was top notch. The breakfasts were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely, magical property. Set high up, you often find yourself in the early morning rainforest clouds. You can enjoy a cup of coffee on the patio as the clouds burn off and beautiful Lake Arenal appears below you in the distance. An incredible fresh breakfast is provided each morning! Best of all is the attentiveness of Patrick, your host. He is always quick to respond to your needs and wants and ready to help you book excursions and experiences. The views are great, the setting beautiful and the property well maintained.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed a week and the entire trip was amazing! Patrick was a fantastic host. The view from the property was breathtaking and the daily visits from the toucans and other birds were wonderful. The property is a tremendous bargain, especially when you consider the gourmet, huge breakfasts everyday. So fabulous! It's a 10 minute trip to the supermarket and about an hour to La Fortuna for many of the touristy activities. Great roads, great restaurants all around. The place was clean, clean, clean. You won't regret renting this property! There were only two of us staying this time, but the place sleeps many more with private bathrooms all around. Loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matching every prior review and exceeding all expectations, The Red Sunset at Guanacaste made for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation for our family.From Patrick's first-class hosting (including arranging private night jungle walks and horseback riding through meadows and streams) to a five-star gourmet breakfast cooked just for us while we awoke overlooking Lake Arenal, we felt as if we had been given keys to our own castle for the week.Every detail of the experience has been carefully curated by the host, and he was proactive in anything that we possibly could have wondered or needed. My only regret is that we could not stay longer!
Amazing Toucans right on Property - enjoy all the flora and fauna!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was truly amazing!! Patrick is a great host and very helpful booking tours and the breakfast everyday was so good never the same! And the sweet dogs that came to visit us were amazing (Jackson Emma and Dozer) we fell in love with them and Cora Rica I would definitely recommend this property!
Last day unfortunately
From the patio
From the patio
From the patio
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My Family has the pleasure of staying in this home for a week and we wish it was much longer. Patrick is an exceptional host. From pre vacation communication and questions, to setting up our airport transfer, drivers for the week, excursions He is nothing but accommodating. I wouldn’t hesitate to encourage any Friend or Family member to stay here. Patrick and his Team made us feel so comfortable and the breakfast was incredible. The house is very comfortable and to echo other reviews the pool house, grounds, amenities, and the views from the terrace didn’t dissapoint. Travel trip for those who make not be too familiar. WhatsApp and Zelle are both utilized heavily - set both up before you go!This is the perfect spot to setup base to explore the Lake Arenal area!!We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic and fun stay near Lake Arenal

The house is in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and breakfast was really nice. Patrick recommended some great activities that were perfect for our family and helped set up all the bookings. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time here. It was nice to have our group of 12 all in one spot with plenty of room. Breakfast every morning was great. Patrick was extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A must book

It was a very unique and great experience you won't get at other places in terms of location, view, and accommodation. Patrick is a great host and I would definitely recommend this stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had an incredible time at this property! Patrick, his family and the staff were wonderful!!! We hope to someday return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a phenomenal vacation, thanks to Patrick--and his wonderful family. Patrick was so kind and generous with his time. He sincerely wanted us to have the best trip--and we did. The house is like a castle--with an unbelievable view of the volcano--the breakfasts were delicious buffets with so many options. Patrick gave us ideas of what to do and booked the excursions for us, making everything so easy. We'd go back to Red Sunset of Guanacaste in a second and will recommend to anyone planning a vacation in Arenal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time at Patrick's place. We travelled over the Christmas holidays - there were two families travelling together. The house had lots of space for us and a beautiful view. Having breakfast made every day was a great way to start the day and Patrick was beyond amazing in helping us arrange our days/transportation and anything we needed. The only item that I would highlight is that to get to adventures - it is a lot of travelling. Typically at least an hour each way to get to all the amazing adventures that La Fortuna and other surrounding areas bring.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2026
Hi Marni! Thanks for the great review! For our guests, our location is a true highlight, we are central to seeing many different areas of the country. La Fortuna, Canas, La Leona, Rio Celeste, gorgeous beaches for a day trip. All while remaining in the real rainforest. So those interested in a more Disneyland like experience might do better staying in the heaviest tourist rich areas. Those looking for a real rainforest experience, something unique, non corporate with a desire of getting to know a country for how it truly is, will always have a home away from home, here at " The Redsunset of Guanacaste ". Thanks again for your staying with us and the great review! Best, Patrick and The Sunset team!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home beautifully decorated with tiles. Pool, ping pong and pool tables. Super helpful, friendly host who lives next door. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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