Chalet

Lake Arenal-Stunning views of the lake, volcano and jungle.

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A spacious room with a large balcony, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A pool area with two wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear view of the mountains.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a green sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a TV.
A garden pathway with steps leading to a wooden fence.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Butterfly Conservatory

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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La Fortuna/El Castillo
  • Place, Butterfly Conservatory
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Green Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Peñas Blancas

Located in El Millon, a neighbourhood in Peñas Blancas, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Los Lagos Hot Springs and Baldi 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 Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Butterfly Conservatory and Wellness Park Costa Rica are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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La Fortuna/El Castillo

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Conservatory - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 25 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 50 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 58 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Caña Brava - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Mesa de Mamá - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Selva Verde - ‬106 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Arenal-Stunning views of the lake, volcano and jungle. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lake Arenal-Stunning views of the lake, volcano and jungle. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Arenal-Stunning views of the lake, volcano and jungle.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Arenal-Stunning views of the lake, volcano and jungle.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Arenal-Stunning views of the lake, volcano and jungle.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Arenal-Stunning views of the lake, volcano and jungle. located?

Located in El Millon, this chalet is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Butterfly Conservatory and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Arenal. Arenal Volcano and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are also within 6 miles (10 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 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
Both Owner and local hosts are incredibly helpful and responsive. The property is beautiful. Truly a slice of Heaven. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, gorgeous views, comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. Friendly and helpful hosts. Clean and beautiful space. Really special.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is fantastic! Easy to get around to all the sites around lake and volcano. The views of Arenal are stunning. This is truly a castle in the clouds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

We loved our stay in El Castillo. The people are incredible as well as the food. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Property was fantastic, beautiful view and garden and pool. Place was well looked after and clean, hosts were great. Town was friendly with decent places to eat. Butterfly sanctuary is a must. Really enjoyed waking up everymorning to the sounds of birds and view of the volcano
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for 4 adults, clean and terrific view. Host helped make it an amazing 30th birthday for my daughter. They recommended Jorge as our guide for Arenal observatory and Mistico Hanging bridges. Location was great for everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

What a Jewel! Great home, if you want views this is it!

Home is nicely furnished super comfortable the beds are great views are fabulous check in super easy! This is a jewel in a very small village if you like privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location with awesome view of volcano

Located away from hustle and bustle of Fortuna, but close to many activities. Anna was a great help to us in suggesting activities and even helping us access some cash so that we could take the amazing horseback ride with Lilander to his secret waterfall. Highly recommend this stay and the warm people of El Castillo.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

El Castillo

The home was perfectly located with views and enjoying nature. We enjoyed the village and people who were so friendly and the proximity to everything. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay!

We absolutely enjoyed the amazing home and incredible views. It is exactly as pictured/described, with a ton to do easily accessible from the home via car. The entire process was seamless, and we would highly recommend this as a place to stay, off the beaten path. I would note that it is difficult to walk anywhere besides one or two restaurants (be prepared to walk straight uphill on the way home), something to be cognizant of when booking!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking View

El Castillo village is an experience in true authentic culture. Our stay was wonderful. The property is a little challenging to get to because of the steep gravel road but the view and sunrises are breathtaking. Property managers were very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay. Great access to La Fortuna but just far enough to avoid the crowds

Beautiful gardens and bountiful birdlife. The house was great and we did not have any problems. Definitely listen to the owners advice to arrive during daylight as the entrance is a little tricky the first time. Once you know where it is, it's easy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

There aren’t enough superlatives for our stay! We loved the house, especially the view. We watched the sun come up over Arenal every morning. And when the volcano showed herself in all her glory that first morning it was magical. We loved La Mesa de Mama at the end of the road, too. Great local food with wonderful people. Can’t wait to come back for a longer stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We found that lot in 2010 and purchased it on the spot because we recognized how special it was. We planted every shrub and flower ourselves and they have grown into the beautiful garden that attracts all manner of birds, butterflies and colibri. We are so happy to be able to share it with visitors from around the world.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful private home

Amazing views, gardens, perfect space for 2 couples. A little hard to get to at first but once you know where your going it’s all good. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Adventure

This property was the perfect spot for the first portion of our Costa Rica vacation. We did a lot of hiking, zip-lining, and waterfall repelling all very close to this property. We loved relaxing in the plunge pool each day and enjoying the gorgeous gardens and views. Loved the cool evening air with the windows open. We would gladly return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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The Beautiful Castle in the Clouds

My husband and our 7-year old had about a month long stay at this property. It was lovely. The property was clean, laid out well and spacious. The views were incredible and the neighborhood was so quaint and friendly. There were lots of great food options right near the house as well as things to do. The busier town of Fortuna was close enough but I really enjoyed the countryside quietness of our location. It was such a beautiful, relaxing, rejuvenating stay. The hosts were also extremely helpful to us during our stay. I highly recommend this property. What a dream.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

We loved staying here as a part of our CR trip it was definitely a highlight. Anna was nearby and so responsive and all her suggestions were wonderful. Our highlight was definitely lilander horse trail and waterfall. Lee is so kind and it was an unforgettable day. We loved the views from this villa all the birds so many tocans etc, heard the howler monkey's. It was very cool at night we were always comfortable. I would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Paradise

This home is exactly as pictured and featured beautiful lake and volcano views, a beautiful garden and well appointed furnishings. We arrived and it was sunny and beautiful and we just enjoyed the views. We also ate locally at the restaurants in El Castillo and they were great. We appreciated being out of busy, tourist trap La Fortuna. The local hosts arranged a horseback ride with he stable right down the street and my kids, aged 10 and 14, said it was the best horseback tour they've ever had. Everyone was friendly. My kids even asked if we could move while we had dinner at nearby El Patio. This is a great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Surreal location.

We loved our stay in El Castillo. High above the lake, adjacent to the slopes of Arenal, we enjoyed breakfast lunch and dinner with spectacular views. The property has wonderful gardens laden with many varieties of plants and flowers attracting hummingbirds and an array of Costa Rican birds creating a relaxing day or evening to enjoy the property. A four wheel drive is a must. The local village people are friendly and welcoming. A One mile walk up to the El Castillo camp affords magnificent views of the lake and the volcano. 35 minutes from La Fortuna this vacation stay presents a remote location among the locals and away from the tourists! pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place with outstanding views

This house was perfect for our family of 5 as a base to explore the La Fortuna/Arenal region. Everything was great, especially the incredible panoramic views and the lush garden with all types of tropical flowers and the kids loved the plunge pool. We didn't bother cooking at night so it was nice that there were a few close by restaurants on the street. Highly recommend La Ventanita for good prices, nice ambiance and delicious milkshakes. Only way the house could be improved would be a few more standing electric fans to supplement the ceiling fans as we were there in a hot spell and it took awhile for the rooms to cool down in the evening as we followed instructions to leave all windows closed when we went out in case of sudden weather changes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything we could have asked for!

We had the most incredible time staying here! From waking up to the sounds of howler monkeys to enjoying a nice afternoon visit with the neighbor’s horse to dinner with a volcano view in the gazebo we had everything we could have asked for and more. Anna and team were so responsive and helpful they even recommended local activities and restaurants we should try. When our luggage was left behind by the airline, she even offered to be available for the delivery so we wouldn’t have to give up time from any of our adventures - truly above and beyond! The house has everything you could need from the wonderful pool for recovery from adventure, a fully stocked kitchen to fuel your stay, and a great location for easy access to things like La Fortuna waterfall, the hanging bridges, and of course the water sports on the lake. We look forward to staying again on our next trip to Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at El Castillo en Los Nuebles was absolutely unforgettable. The views alone were worth the trip—truly breathtaking and something we will never forget. We loved being surrounded by nature, with howler monkeys right outside the front door, frogs everywhere, and the constant sounds of birds and jungle life all around us, day and night.The people in El Castillo were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even more special. Anna, part of the host team, went above and beyond in every way. When we got a flat tire and discovered our spare was also flat, she quickly stepped in and called a mechanic friend who came with an air compressor and got us taken care of. She also helped arrange an amazing night tour with a neighbor named Viktor, and the best part was that it started right at our front door, making it easy and unique.The house itself was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, aside from the futon in the TV room which could use an upgrade. One important note: the road to the house is very rough. We were supposed to have a 4x4 but were given a 4x2 and couldn’t make it up, even getting a flat tire trying. Make sure to have a 4WD vehicle with high clearance.Overall, we absolutely loved our stay. We were able to walk to several nearby restaurants, all of which were great. Falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of nature made the experience even better, and our teens loved every minute of it! If you're debating on stating here...do it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property!

The house was everything you needed; cozy, quaint, stunning views, gorgeous landscaping and privacy. It accommodated everything we needed, which was surprising because we failed to realize there was no central air, and we have a ln 11 month old, but the area we were in stayed relatively cool, and even better at night (nice & cool) and they provided multiple fans to circulate the air. We were never uncomfortable. It was truly a treat for my son and husband who had so much fun checking out the frogs, snakes and stunning birds around the property, especially at night. The road leading to the house wasn’t bad at all, once you get up there the first time you’re not too worried about it but definitely do suggest 4WD. The drive to the house was beautiful and there are dozens of restaurants to stop and enjoy and take on the scenery. We absolutely prefer the jungle area over the beach towns! This house was a win!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Came in the rainy season

We came at end of June. The house is very nice and cute. Beautiful gardens, clean pool , and comfortable beds. The host lives close by and brought us Tums instead of having to leave. Lots of birds watching. The ticos near by the nicest people. Great restaurants close and the views are spectacular. We are from FL and knew the house had no AC. We wouldn’t stay in a place again with out AC. We were hot. The water is very good and mountain well. The shower didn’t stay hot long but long enough. The main town La Fortuna is far about 35 min drive. We had a 4x4 and recommended it. We went to the butterfly conservatory and happy we did. It rained every day about 2 pm and mostly into night so we had to get events in by then and didn’t get to do everything we wanted. We love Costa Rica and the ticos are so nice and kind to Americans. We also stayed on beach Jaco before driving to the volcano side and prices are better on volcano side.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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