Birder’s Paradise, Dazzling Lake & Volcano Views!

This spacious Casita is an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Tucans perch in the trees in front as you gaze at the Lake and Volcano. Hummingbirds abound, as we have planted their favorite flowers just off the patio. Parrots, Parakeets, Oropendula's, and even the elusive Mot Mot soar overhead, some stop for a taste of mango from the gigantic tree which stands stately on the front lawn. What are you waiting for? Wake up! You're not dreaming, you really are in paradise!

This spacious one-bedroom home is located inside a beautiful gated community. It is a home away from home for all! Within 10 minutes of our favorite Pickleball venue with 4 covered courts and all skill levels playing 5 days a week.

Guests will have the entire home, patios, front and side yards, and private parking. The clubhouse located down in front is conveniently only 100m from the house where guests will have access to the pool, fitness room, and a la carte breakfast offerings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

We love to meet people but respect your privacy. We offer self-check-in so that after a long travel day, you can get in and relax. We are always available by messaging and answering as soon as possible. If we are in the country at your visit and you are open to it we would love to share a beverage with you on our patio and hear some of your travel stories. We could perhaps, share some of our love of this beautiful country and handy travel tips.

Vistas Del Lago is a uniquely designed gated community overlooking beautiful Lake Arenal and Vulcan Arenal. Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountainside while listening to toucans croaking, parrots chirping and monkeys howling in the trees, some of which may be on the property you are staying in. We are blessed to have a Clubhouse with an exercise room, saltwater pool, and common area. There is a part-time restaurant that offers breakfast 3 days a week and has a wonderful area with a TV and a large selection of books and videos.

Our community is comprised of ex-pat and national residents alike. Some residents live here year-round while for others this is their vacation home.
Our sense of community is what makes Vistas Del Lago the premier gated community at Lake Arenal. Each homesite within Vistas is a minimum of 1.5 acres which provides wonderful privacy and tranquility. Take part in the activities at the clubhouse or enjoy your own solitude, the choice is always yours.

So many activities to do at Lake Arenal, kayaking, boating, horseback riding, biking, hot springs, yoga, spiritual and healing centers, pickleball and tennis, bicycling, hiking, and of course relaxing and enjoying massages and the peace and tranquility.

Come see for yourself why everyone returns to this magical paradise.

A vehicle is absolutely recommended should you decide to visit us. However we have had guests who came without one and we can recommend driving services to get you out and about as needed.

We are only 3 miles from the picturesque town of Tronadora, with the prettiest park in Guanacaste, where you can find everything you need including, a grocery store, butcher, bakery, liquor, 2 restaurants, and for those looking for the nightlife, there is also a bar.

An easy 1.5 hour drive from Liberia Airport and 3 hours from San Jose. If arriving in San Jose with less than 3 hours of daylight we recommend that you stay over near the airport and get a fresh start in the morning. Most of the roads are paved however not well marked and there are lots of twists and turns.

We have plenty of parking area.

This community has 24-hour gated access. On-site security provides peace of mind that you and your belongings will be safe and secure.
Firstly, we want to warmly welcome you to Casa Mariposa located in the premier Lakeview community of Vistas Del Lago Arenal. As our guests, our main priority is for you to enjoy our home and its amenities with ease.

The very first thing I would like you to know is that we take security seriously, Costa Rica and its people are beautiful but the pandemic and inflation have made things very difficult for many people. We know that desperate people can and will do desperate things and theft of personal belongings and electronics is on the rise of late in Costa Rica. Our best line of defense is to take every possible precaution. We live inside a gated community, we utilize security alarms, and we have a neighborhood watch program that identifies unknown visitors in our community (don't worry the neighbors know you are coming and they are happy you will be there). Our security team does unscheduled rounds of the community and we have strong relationships within the surrounding communities. We have been very fortunate not to have had any thefts for more than 10 years. All of that to say, please utilize these features during your stay to the level of your comfort. Some of our neighbors activate their alarms every time they leave and others do not.

If you are bringing your beloved pet they MUST be house-trained not to relieve themselves inside the home. We would kindly ask that you clean up behind them outside so that future guests do not have to walk into or onto that :). When walking around in the community please have them on a leash. Lastly, we would ask that your pet not be left alone on the property. If you are visiting the area and planning to go to an event or activity that does not permit your pet to attend we can help you arrange a pet sitter.

These are the specially noted items we wanted to draw your attention to. Again, thank you for choosing Casa Mariposa, and have a marvelous time!