Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal - La Fortuna

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7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 136458.3 sq ft

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

Arenal Volcano
Baldi Hot Springs
‪16 min drive‬
La Fortuna Waterfall
‪20 min drive‬
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - Attached to Bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2- Attached to Bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal

Enjoy the magic experience surrounding Arenal Volcano in this gorgeous Costa Rican Ranch that offers a peaceful stay in a private location.

-In house Chef, Menu provided incredibly fair prices specialized in typical food.
-10 minutes from La Fortuna Downtown
-Concierge Service
-Cozy Terrace
-Outdoor Jacuzzi
-Designer Gardens
-HS WiFi
-Pool
-A/C in BR
-Yoga Deck
-Bio diverse Lake

The farm has more than 70 years operating. Since the beginning of the 19th century the Quesada family has been in the agriculture & cattle business offering the Central American market premium products with a sustainable vision. This ensures that the land will be passed through generations maintaining the same fertility and quality of its beginnings.
The ranch villa was always the main family house for the Quesada family.

The Villa has been upgraded and modernized in the last years so to keep the feeling of an outdoor farm house that with all the features that a city house has to make sure you can continue your day to day with the slight difference of being in a privileged location. Newest addition: YOGA DECK!
Plants In The gardens have been meticulously selected to have the perfect combination between an ornamental and an edible organic garden surrounded by fruit trees.

We welcome you to relax & enjoy our rich gardens of native plants & flowers that draw an incomparable landscape!

Property manager

Jorge Guerrero

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baldi Hot Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and ecotours.

La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
Baldi Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
Ecotermales Fortuna - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
La Fortuna Waterfall - 20 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Nanku - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurante Don Rufino - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurante Chifa La Familia Feliz - ‬5 min drive
‪Orgánico Fortuna - ‬6 min drive
‪Soda Gusticol - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Arenal Adventure World, and La Fortuna Park. El Salto Fortuna River and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

1 May, 2025

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

Amazing experience. Would love to come back.

Amazing house, more space than we could even use, the host team was great, and the home cooked dinners and breakfasts (arranged with Yadi, the amazing woman who lives in a separate home on the property) were the best food we had in CR. The place was spotless, perfect, and a very easy ten minute drive to everything in Fortuna. Loves it.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DLK

30 Apr, 2025

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

Complete Oasis

This property will blow your mind. The grounds are impeccable and would match any expensive botanical garden. There's a gorgeous yoga studio & gazeboamongst the garden. Picture perfect pool area with a hot and very large hot tub! The outdoor living space was huge and where we ate our meals, had coffee, and listened to all the jungle noises when it rained. Rooms were comfortable, house was giant and plenty of room to spread out! Jordy was SO helpful for the weeks passing up to our trip. His excursion recommendations were perfect and we were thankful to have a local person arranging the transportation and the tours so that we didn't have to. There's a few restaurants, local shops and grocery within walking distance. Everyone we meet were so nice. If we ever get to come back to Vista Rica we will DEFINITELY come back here!! Believe me-- you won't be disappointed!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

16 Apr, 2025

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

Family and friends vacation

This was an amazing place to stay in La Fortuna. The house and grounds were beautiful. It was an oasis.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigg B.

3 Mar, 2025

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

Own Little Paradise

This place was remarkable. We absolutely loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

12 Feb, 2025

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

Great location

Loved this place! We ordered dinner two of the night with the staff and it was excellent. Great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V.

29 Jan, 2025

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Awesome home for our family!

The home is absolutely gorgeous and the entire property is perfect! Our family aging from 8-70 years old enjoyed staying on site, taking excursions, walking to town and definitely loved the meals prepared by Yadira. It was a trip of a lifetime! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

9 Jan, 2025

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

Paradise

Ranch Villa is paradise!!The photos do not do it justice!The excellent staff are friendly and very accommodating.Joaquin took some of us on a farm and property tour. It was very fun. His horticulture knowledge is outstanding. We had Yadira and her co worker prepare 2 meals for us. The food is amazing. We are all sad to leave this beautiful place.There were 11 of us staying and all had more than enough space. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub as much as we could.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

23 Dec, 2024

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

A Hidden Gem in Arenal – Perfect Retreat!

We had the most amazing stay at this property in Arenal! The grounds are absolutely stunning – lush and well-maintained, creating a peaceful and beautiful environment for relaxation. The pool is gorgeous, and the outdoor living spaces (including a dining area and cozy living room) made it easy to enjoy the perfect Costa Rican weather. The jacuzzi was a highlight, especially after a full day of exploring Arenal and La Fortuna. It was the ideal way to unwind and relax under the stars.The hosts were incredibly responsive to all our needs. Yadi prepared delicious meals for us, and we were able to pre-purchase groceries, so everything was ready and waiting when we arrived. We felt truly taken care of.A special shout-out to Juanquin, who gave us a personal tour of the grounds. He showed us all the fruits growing on the property and even cut down coconuts straight from the tree for us to taste the freshest coconut water we’ve ever had!One of the highlights of our stay was the beautiful pavilion in the garden. We used it for a little yoga and zen time mid-week, which added an extra layer of tranquility to our vacation.Overall, this place offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking to explore the Arenal/La Fortuna area while enjoying an incredibly peaceful and unique stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

9 Nov, 2024

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

La Fortuna

The house, property and staff were great. Amazing house with plenty of room for the family (6 people). Everyone loved the pool, hot tub, outside area and short walk to El Tanque's downtown. Downtown had a couple of grocery stores, bakeries and restaurant. Plus a short drive to La Fortuna.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

29 Sept, 2024

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Paradise

The property and staff were great. Alway willing to go above and beyond.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuven W.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful, authentic property with lots of charm and history

We had a great time at Ranch Villa Arenal. The grounds are absolutely stunning and well taken care of. The house is lovely, though rustic and has no air conditioning in the common areas (just in bedrooms) and screens are only on some of the windows (so there were more bugs than we’re used to). The home is rich in history and has a very “Costa Rica authentic feel.” The master bedroom was recently renovated and charming. The home is centrally located for many activities but while it is set back from the street and generally quiet, there was a concert / party one night we were there at a school across the street that was quite loud until around 10:30 PM. The hosts were very attentive to our needs and came daily to clean inside and take care of the grounds. Very gracious and kind.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

18 Aug, 2024

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Perfect home base for adventures around La Fortuna

The house and grounds were beautiful and so well kept. The backyard and pool area was the perfect spot to hang out after a long day of adventure. We had one meal prepared by Yadi which was delicious! Another plus of the villa were restaurants and grocery stores well within walking distance. Will absolutely consider Rancho Villa Arenal for future visits.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

6 Aug, 2024

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Beautiful Tropical Oasis

Cannot say enough about this beautiful oasis. My family of five adults and four children (2, 5, 8, and 9) stayed at this beautiful villa for a week. We truly enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for all of us and it had a pool, hot tub, a porch with a great view, gorgeous grounds, and playground for the children. The check in and check out processes were easy. The villa was located close to activities we chose to do. The host Jorge, concierge Jordy, the groundskeeper Joaquin, and housekeeper/cook Yadi were all awesome. They were responsive and helpful. Joaquin was there every day to keep the grounds and pool beautiful, and to take care of anything we needed. He took us on a wonderful tour of the grounds. Yadi and another staff member kept the villa clean and cooked (including cleanup) delicious meals for us (breakfast and dinners/Costa Rican). It was nice having the option to have meals during our stay especially when we arrived and after long days. The prices were reasonable. We highly recommend this villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

18 Jul, 2024

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Best VRBO rental EVER

The staff, the campus, the house was second to none. You are in a private 5 star resort. We were spoiled in beautiful tropical paradise.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah j.

6 Jul, 2024

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Lovey house with beautiful grounds

We really enjoyed our stay at this villa. The back of house opens to the wonderful grounds and pool. It was a perfect place for relaxing after a busy sightseeing day. The activities and drivers provided by the concierge Jordy were great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maartje w.

13 Jun, 2024

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Amazing

What a beautiful place. We felt so special and welcome. The grounds are impressive and clean. Each day the pool area gets cleaned . We had ladies fix our meal 2x and the prices were very reasonable. There is someone on the grounds who would help us with anything. Everything we did was close by.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

3 Jun, 2024

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Wonderful Stay

We loved staying here! Everyone was so kind and helpful. Beautiful property and great location!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

30 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Relaxing paradise

The Ranch Villa Arenal is a gorgeous house and property. We felt at home and fell in love with Yadi the house keeper/cook and Joaquin the grounds keeper. Yadi cooked a delicious breakfast every day and Joaquin entertained us with tours of the working ranch. The Fortuna area offers many activities for all age groups. Our family had a fantastic time and highly recommend this property. Pura Vida.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

9 Apr, 2024

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Loved By All

Our family of 13, ages 73 to 5, stayed for 7 days at this property. The moment we stepped into this villa we felt "on vacation". It has its own personality seeped in history not a bland cookie cutter house. The outstanding landscaping made you feel you were in a remote area yet you are actually within walking distance of necessities and only a few minutes from La Fortuna. The grounds were planted to attract local wildlife and we were always entertained by these visitors. Jaquin gave us an educated farm tour (he is the diamond at this villa) of the crops, answered any questions that we had and went out of his way to be helpful. One suggestion would involve the many light switches throughout this large home and grounds. After a week we still had not figured out where some were located. Labeling them or a detailed diagram in the house manual would be very helpful. The extra bedroom on the main floor is perfect as a handicap room. It has sliding door to bathroom and walk in shower with shower chair. Our family has been home a few days and we miss it already.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

9 Mar, 2024

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

Gorgeous home!

We absolutely loved our oasis. Ranch Villa is conveniently located outside of Fortuna, about 10 min, if that. It is next to, in walking distance, a nice restaurant, small sodas, and a grocery store. The outside living is beatiful with pool, hot tub, nature lagoon, and playground for kids. Birds galore! Toucans, macaw, lizards...Yadira cooking was a fantastic and easy way to enjoy CR food and the pool time, although a little expensive. Our main issues, although not really the house's fault, but if developing country- we either had no hot water, no water, a trickle of water; a giant spider in the kitchen; lots if bugs; and a broken hot tub (which they fixed after we convinced them in broken Spanish something was wrong- am electrical shock in water). Again- we take issues in stride when staying in other places, but guests should know it still has challenges. A way to improve the house would be an ac unit in the living room or fan over inside table and see if the water pressure can be normalized. Also- bring noise makers for traffic. The house isn't on the road, but the vehicle noise gets loud.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

1 Mar, 2024

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A wonderful stay at a beautiful property!

We had a wonderful time at The Ranch Villa Arenal! The house and grounds are beautiful and the staff was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and sitting on the porch at night. The Ranch was close to all of our activities in the area. We would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

16 Jan, 2024

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Amazing time at the Ranch Villa Arenal

I cannot say enough positive things about our stay. Jorge was an amazing host with amazing staff. Jordy, the concierge was so responsive and helpful with organizing everything for our stay. Yadi, the chef, made the yummiest food for our group and Joaquin, the Gardner, gave us a fun and interactive tour of the property. My husband and friends raved about the house and grounds. Would 100% stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edie M.

23 Dec, 2023

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Family Holiday

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The family were great in preparing the food for our meals. The children enjoyed the tour of the farm and the birds and hummingbirds were beautiful. Would highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

18 Dec, 2023

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Great property

Looks like the listing. Great overall stay will a large group of friends. Huge property with lots to see (fruits, birds, etc) and pool w/ hot tub. Water pressure can be low at times if more than 1 person is using a shower.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

30 Nov, 2023

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Amazing!!!

We absolutely loved it here! The house and the grounds are beautiful. Our only regret is… we wish we stayed longer! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jorge Guerrero

Opened doors of the Family Villa and other properties around his beloved Costa Rica in 2017.
Goal: have foreigners experience the great balance between luxury & adventure and culture that the country and its people have to offer.
Passion: sustainability and organic farming
Since 2010 he has been collecting and planting endangered wood trees and planting them around the farm more than 2 thousand documented in 2016-2017.

Why they chose this property

The Villa has been slowly upgraded and modernized in the last years so it has the feeling of an outdoor and farm house but also counts with all the features that a city house has to make sure you can continue your day to day with the slight difference of being in a privileged location.
Rocio, Jorge’s mom has made sure décor in the house exhibits the culture and tradition of the area. Plants In The gardens have been meticulously selected to have the perfect combination between an ornamental and an edible organic garden surrounded by fruit trees.

What makes this property unique

We are proud to include in your booking your own private English speaking concierge who will be available to book your transport, activities, and answer any question you may have of the area.

Guests are able to access all of the house except for some storage areas of personal belongings.

Staff will give you the privacy you want and the service you need. We have a full-time chef which is included when renting the property.

Other things to note------>
8 min from La Fortuna. 15 min to Hot springs and Jungle activities. Grocery store and restaurants are 2 min walk from Villa. Local Airport is 5 min away from the property