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Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 136458 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    5 min drive
  • Arenal Adventure World
    8 min drive
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    9 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

When you stay at this villa in La Fortuna, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Los Lagos Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall. .This family-friendly villa is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Arenal Volcano.
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What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 11 min drive
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 12 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 12 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 15 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 27 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. This villa also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jorge Guerrero

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,458 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
THE Ranch Villa Arenal Location Tradition Nature Adventure

Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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., Beaumont

Liked: Cleanliness
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., New Orleans

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
Well this place surpassed our expectations. The grounds were absolutely immaculate, and host was so responsive and helpful. Yadi and Joaquin were both extremely helpful and kind. I highly recommend you have Yadi prepare you the traditional Casados with Fish for lunch or dinner one day. It was one of our favorite meals in Costa Rica. The pool was lovely and kept very clean. We loved the little town of El Tanque and lots of stuff a short walk like bakery, super mercado, Victorino's (good restaurant), Empanadas stand, etc. Close enough to La Fortuna and all the activities that are offered in the region. I highly recommend Jalapas if looking for a nice lunch or dinner with views of the Volcano and valley. Luis and his wife were both very nice and live next door and have an amazing garden. Food and service were outstanding! We hired a driver with a van to stay with us for our entire stay and it worked out perfectly and made our trip more enjoyable. You will not be disappointed with this home and so grateful for the family for sharing it with us. It is truly a very special "home".
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeevitha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property grounds
The property was absolutely beautiful. Exactly what we wanted. The garden, the hammock, pool and jacuzi were so amazing. Definitely soak in the pool and jacuzi if you come in. The garden view is absolutely amazing. The downstairs bedroom/in law suite was newly renovated so it was perfect. Upstairs could use lots of upgrades/improvements but we expected this. There were a few times we kept finding strange black dots on our beds even with the mosquito net closed and the stair rails had strange shredded wood deposits that need to be looked at. Besides these minor issues in a old home, the propert manager Jorge was always responsive, Joaquin the garden keeper was always making sure the garden is great, the pool is clean and his tour of the farm was so great. Lots of fresh fruits and coconuts to sample and taste. It was nice to stay on a property with a working farm. Make sure you have good hiking shoes for your trips. Yadira was always on time. We had asked her to have breakfast ready by 7:30am everyday since the kids are always ready to eat and we wanted the option to sleep in while they had food. It worked out great. Fresh delicious homemade breakfast everyday. We also asked her to make dinner 3 of the nights. She made us chicken with rice and meat one day and empanadas (which we ate throughout the week for snacks), chicken soup the next day. This was one of my favorites. Last day was grilled casada for everyone. Definitely enjoy some meals from her and maybe even learn.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Oasis
We absolutely loved staying at this gorgeous well cared for Villa. The grounds were breathtaking. Birdwatching was almost as good as going to a national park. We were 3 families with 6 kids ranging from 10-18. We loved the house, pool, grounds, and farm. Joaquin, the grounds keeper was so friendly and kind even though he spoke minimal English. He proudly showed me around this majestical place. We were traveling all over the country. I wish we could have stayed here longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Centrally Located
My family and I had a wonderful stay at this home. It was centrally located to most activities which we greatly appreciated (15 min drive to La Fortuna town, Arenal volcano, Tabacon hot springs and Sky Trek Ziplining). The home (including all beds) was very comfortable with a great layout. Simply beautiful property and grounds. The pool with waterfall and jacuzzi was also a nice treat, although we had trouble with the pool filter which was not operating when we arrived. Other than that, we had a fantastic stay and highly recommend this home. The fresh coconuts cut down by Jorge on our last day was a very nice gesture and he was very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ranjana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, unique property with responsive staff
This is a lovely, huge house that is perfect for large groups. The backyard/verandah is a feast for the eyes, the bedrooms are comfortable, a very nice sitting room for gatherings and the bathrooms are clean with hot water. Very convenient location, near a grocery store and not too far from all that La Fortuna has to offer. The staff is responsive, helpful and flexible. Jordy was critical to helping plan our excursions and transfers, Yadira made several delicious meals for our group and Juaquin gave us a wonderful tour of the property. Would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing trip for a big group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID F., Kent, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay in La Fortuna
This truly is a beautiful property, both inside and out. We had a group of eight, six adults and two kids. The kids each had a room, and three couples had private bathrooms and spacious bedrooms. We highly recommend utilizing Yadi the chef! She prepared breakfast every day and dinner two out of the four nights we stayed. Everything was amazing and we all particularly loved the fish for dinner. Joaquin who maintains the beautiful grounds gave us all a great tour of the extended property, and knocked down coconuts for us to drink the juice. Yadi and Joaquin are delightful people and made us feel fight at home. This is a piece of heaven in a beautiful country. If you are looking for an amazing place to stay in the La Fortuna area look no further!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Immaculate grounds. Beautifully maintained pool. Great A/C. Close to activities. Housekeeper preparers delightful meals served al fresco on a beautiful patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Villa
A well built and cared for house situated on an amazing property. This was the perfect vacation get away for my family. Everyone had their own room and bathroom, and we had plenty of places around the property to hang out, play games, or just relax with a beverage. The back veranda was a wonderful place to gather for meals, and the cool ACs in the bedrooms worked great. A short drive to all kinds of La Fortuna activities, and within walking distance to fresh fruit, groceries, restaurant. An amazing place to stay while in Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023