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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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 ecotours, mountain biking and cycling.
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
Orgánico Fortuna - 6 min drive
Soda Gusticol - 9 min walk
Pollos Pequi - 5 min drive
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).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay at Ranch Arenal. The house and the grounds were modern and incredibly well kept. Our hosts were wonderful. Very kind and good communicators. We wished we could’ve stayed longer.
This villa is absolutely amazing. The outside patio and pool area is so large and beautifully done. Super fun to walk around the property and see the different plants and wildlife.The inside stays nice and cool. It was extremely comfortable and welcoming.Our added on dinner was fantastic! The food was crazy tasty and very affordable. The cleaning and gardening staff was suberb.Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. We can't wait 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.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
We had the best time at the villa. Yadi cooked the most amazing meals, Joaquin took some of our group on a tour of the grounds but on top of that he always seemed to appear right when we needed something, anticipating our every thought. We truly have no complaints, this was the perfect location and experience for our group of 8 adults.
Immaculate grounds. Beautifully maintained pool. Great A/C. Close to activities. Housekeeper preparers delightful meals served al fresco on a beautiful patio.
Carlos Nicholas L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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.
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.
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!
This was a beautiful property and the stay was amazing. Hands down the grounds man was one of the best people we have ever met! Had a mishap where my wallet was left and nobody notified me until I reached out, but otherwise all went perfectly. Such a beautiful property!
jill l.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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
Languages:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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