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Lakefront Eco-Preserve w/ Pool/Slide, Waterfalls, Kayaks, Golf Course, Trails ++

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A natural waterfall in a forested area with a small pool and a stone wall.
A spacious living area with a large wooden ceiling, a dining area with a wooden table, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A spacious living area with large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.
A swimming pool with a slide surrounded by lush greenery and stone pathways.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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 or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Sunken Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider FlyZone Wakeboard School and Monteverde Frog Pond. Kayaking and scuba diving 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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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 37 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 42 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 42 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 53.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tinajas Arenal - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café y Restaurante Casa Delagua - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront Eco-Preserve w/ Pool/Slide, Waterfalls, Kayaks, Golf Course, Trails ++ have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lakefront Eco-Preserve w/ Pool/Slide, Waterfalls, Kayaks, Golf Course, Trails ++ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Eco-Preserve w/ Pool/Slide, Waterfalls, Kayaks, Golf Course, Trails ++?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Eco-Preserve w/ Pool/Slide, Waterfalls, Kayaks, Golf Course, Trails ++?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Eco-Preserve w/ Pool/Slide, Waterfalls, Kayaks, Golf Course, Trails ++?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Eco-Preserve w/ Pool/Slide, Waterfalls, Kayaks, Golf Course, Trails ++ located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lake Arenal and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from FlyZone Wakeboard School. Cavernas de Venado and Venado Caves are also within 16 miles (25 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. 299 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 306 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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
Wonderful location. Glenn is fabulous to work with and very accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even though it rained most of the time we stayed at the villa our family of 10 enjoyed all the outstanding features the property offered. The 40 acres was stunning, the slide into the pool was a huge hit as was fishing in the pond and golf. We really did not get an opportunity to hike because of the rain but did explore close to home.The host, Glenn was communicative from the time I reserved to the day we left. He provided useful information in the ways of transfers, car rental, optional tours and local restaurants. I spent a great deal of time researching the properties offered on Vrbo and selected this Villa because of the many features offered to our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing. Great amenities for the kids. The water slide was awesome and the hiking trails and sights around the house were perfect. Glenn was an excellent host and did everything he could to make the stay memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded all of our expectations! Glenn was the most helpful host! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Glenn could not have been a better host. He gave us advice on great restaurants and activities. And the property is even more beautiful than the pictures! It was the perfect place for our party of 8!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was simple and kitchen was well stocked!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
Muchas Gracias for your visit Jennifer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a dream! Glenn is the most helpful and engaged host, and the property is incredible. We wish we would have stayed for a month!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
Thank you Susan for your kind review. For 25 years, We've been working hard to make Villa Encantada all it can be, and more... to offer a memorable and "I'll be back " sentiment ~~ and we look forward to seeing you and your lovely family again.. and staying for a whole month ! Cheers, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous grounds. The kids had a blast on the water slide. We all had fun on the golf course. Close to groceries too.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your visit Janean. It was a pleasure hosting your lovely family for 7 nights over the Christmas Holiday. Come on back anytime ! Cheers, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and excellent host

We loved our stay in this slice of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
How can I explain how amazing Villa Encantada was? It's like having your own private resort. Everything from the start was amazing. Glen is so helpful and the best host. His directions & recommendations were spot on. He helped us book our Zipline, sloth finding, and chocolate & coffee tasting excursions. The place was very comfortable and clean. We split our trip half on this side half at a mega resort on the Pacific coast and we all talked about how we missed Glen's place. The beds and rooms were very comfortable. At night we all slept great and rooms were perfectly cool. We saw howler monkeys, toucans, many cools lizards and birds. The kids kept busy for hours playing in the canoes or on the waterslude. The adults also enjoyed the waterslide. We all took some amazing trail walks and swam in the waterfall. I think I'm always going to look back and think mostly about this part of our Costa Rica stay. I hope we can come back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We would have liked to see some wildlife as this was promoted on the website. Our family of 12 really needed a functioning washer and dryer for our clothes so that made things difficult. Having said that, the entire family loved the waterslide and pool and used it daily. We also went fishing and kayaking in the pond and caught a few little fish. Transportation was very expensive so we would recommend renting a car. The host, Glenn, was very kind, communicative and tried to accommodate our group as best as possible. The grounds and view are incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2026
Dear Karen, Thanks very much for your visit and guest review. I'm glad you mentioned the Washing Machine issue ~~ the Dryer is/was in perfect working order. You contacted me mid-morning to let me know the washer wasn't working. By 1:00 pm I had a repairman at the villa and it was fixed by 3:30 same day!! The problem was that (with a group of 12 guests) the washing machine was overloaded. Even with a capacity of 21 kilos.. someone managed to overload it. This is called operator error and I just paid for the repair and was happy to get it repaired within a few hours. We do have alot of animals that frequent our property... and to see wild animals it's always best to get an early start in the morning. If you want a guaranteed sightings, consider a zoo! Anyway, I am glad that you enjoyed the rest of the amenities that we offer our guests ! Happy Trails, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place and great host

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2023
Thanks Dave . It was a pleasure hosting your family and I look forward to seeing you all again. Cheers, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Beautiful home and property.
Lake Arenal accessed from a trail on the property.
Pair of peacocks free roam.
Front Entrance
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Muchas Gracias for your visit and for sharing your pics. Come on back to Villa Encantada any time. Pura Vida, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking for the single best VRBO near La Fortuna- you've found it. Amazing property. Incredible host. Everything is over the top, impressive, incredible, - choose your own superlative. The drive to La Fortuna (we made it every day) is adventurous (if you like driving in Costa Rica, you'll love it). It takes about an hour and 5 minutes but if you're used to commuting it's beautiful and fun. Saw more wildlife driving back and forth to LaFortuna than many see on their "excursions". Love every moment of it. Glen is one of the original O.G. Costa Rica hosts and we highly, highly recommend him and this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glenn is great, enjoyed our stay very much. Outdoors area has ton too offer anyone.Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
Thank you Damian! We appreciate your visit and are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Come on back anytime ! Pura Vida, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing!! The pond for fishing, the golf course, the hiking trails, the lake, the waterfalls, the restaurants, it was just beautiful!! Of course my son found everything venomous he could find!! But our snake wrangler Kevin was on it for a pit viper. Would go again, Glenn is on it, everyone knows him. Except for the Karen neighbor, wich was a great experience, we loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING STAY!

Could not have asked for a better place/host for our very time in Costa Rica! Glen was hands on making sure our stay was everything and more! We would highly recommended Villa Encantada!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebration!

The property was absolutely beautiful. The host was amazing. It was a great experience for all family members. I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thanks Very Much for sharing your Great Pics and positive comments about your stay with us at Villa Encantada. You are always welcome at our villa and hope we'll see you again. Hasta Proximo! . Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical place

We had a fantastic time! The kids loved the waterslide and all of the animals, especially the peacocks! Thank you Glenn for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!

The property was absolutely beautiful. The pool was perfect temperature and the water slide was so much fun! Perfect for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time. Glenn takes a lot of pride in his property and it is a great place to be. My kids honestly didn't want to leave the property to do other tourist things. Also got to see one of the new sand traps on the golf course. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your 10 Star Guest Review, and for appreciating all of the details and never ending hard work that we do for the comfort and enjoyment of our guests. Yes, the addition of 2 New Sand Traps on our golf course has been on the drawing board for some years.. and NOW they are both ready for play, making our 9 hole (5 Greens) trac a real challenge. Bring golf balls! We have L/R and Kids clubs (included) for your use. Cheers, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our brief stay at Villa Encantada tremendously. The host was very hands on and helpful with directions for arrival. The property is just beautiful. The family loved the water slide and we had so much fun walking the trails and finding frogs. The beds were comfortable, the house was well supplied with anything you might need. We didn’t use the golf course but it is clearly well maintained. It was a reasonable distance to La Fortuna for day trips. We would absolutely recommend a stay here and would certainly return if the opportunity arises
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan, 2026
Thank you Stephanie for your 10 Star Guest Review. Yes, 3 nights is a nice start to really get a feel of the villa and area, and the truth is that we have a very high percentage of guests that return... for a week or more. There is so much to do on site that you don't have to be looking for off site activities to keep to entertained...our guests do venture off for a few excursions, but in the long run save money by enjoying all that is offered on site! We look forward to your return visit. Thanks for choosing Villa Encantada as your Costa Rican destination . All the Best, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect paradise!

Our stay was great and Glenn is the perfect host! I've never been anywhere that beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2024
We'll keep the light on for ya Lindsay. Thanks for your visit. Cheers, Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely incredible!!!!

We had the most wonderful stay! The property is gorgeous and has everything you need and more! Glenn was a wonderful host and even helped with booking excursions. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Regresa Pronto Amiga! Aquí lo espera. Gracias. Glenn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advertised

Lush tropical oasis. Thoroughly enjoyed. Hope to come back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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