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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province
  • Arenal Eco Zoo
    18 min walk
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    12 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
    24 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    39 min drive

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this guesthouse is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Arenal Eco Zoo. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Arenal Volcano.
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 12 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 20 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hojarasca Restaurant - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!

Costa Rica's motto, is Pura Vida, meaning “Enjoy life and be happy,” Natural surroundings of rain forest, jungles, Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, volcanoes, and hot springs make it an unforgettable and fascinating place to visit.

ENCANTADA GUESTHOUSE.. IN A NUTSHELL!

Our fully licensed and registered 2 bedroom hilltop guesthouse, is recently renovated, and offers spectacular views of both Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. Although the Guesthouse is Self Catering, we will provide a special Starter Breakfast Basket, that includes breakfast basics like: Pancake Mix, Eggs, Costa Rican Coffee, Juice, Fruit and Bread. Enough to get you by for a day or two.

At Encantada, you will enjoy use of the Entire Guesthouse, Private pool and our Shared Jacuzzi, as well as the lush tropical gardens and surrounding amenities. Lovers of wildlife can see more than 60 species of birds, 2 kinds of monkeys, 2 kinds of Toucan, Coati Mundi and more, right outside your door.

Encantada Guest House is available as either a one or two bedroom option. This listing, features: 2 Deluxe Queen Bedrooms, one bath and a spacious well equipped Kitchen, a large Sun Room, and an extra Large Bathroom. It is great for couple or groups traveling together and perfect for families with young children. The house sleeps up to 5 guests, and a Crib, High Chair and Toys, are available on request.

The rustic village of El Castillo and the Arenal area, offer a wide variety of activities. Restaurants, Markets nearby. Nature Walks, Hiking, Hanging Bridges, Kayaking, Canoeing, Biking, Horse-back Riding, Thundering Waterfalls, and relaxing Hot Springs are all within minutes of the house. Looking for an adrenaline rush? Adventure activities like River Rafting, Zip lining, Riding an ATV, Canyoning, Repelling Down a Hidden Waterfall or Sky Boarding on the lake are available as well.

Encantada Arenal and Encantada Guesthouse are pleased to welcome all travelers in their many wondrous and diverse varieties, and since we live on the estate, we are usually accessible and willing to do whatever it takes, to make sure your stay is fun and enjoyable!

All you have to do is unpack, relax and explore the natural wonders that the Arenal area has to offer. So Come, Stay & Explore!

Guesthouse Features:

Newly Renovated & Major Road Improvements,
High Speed Internet, & Wifi
Fully Screened Doors & Windows, A/C,
Flat Screen TV, Classic DVD Library, Book Exchange & Board Games
Charcoal BBQ, Double Hammock & lots of Outdoor Seating
Cool Mountain Breezes, Ceiling Fans and Fresh Air Ventilation
Comfy Beds & Quality Linens, In Room Safe & Security System
2 Acres of Lush Tropical Gardens & Protected Rain forest Habitat
On Site Spa for Facials and Massage & Yoga Studio
Private Hiking Trail to a Hidden Creek
Private Pool & Sundeck, Stunning Views & Shared Hot Tub Jacuzzi Spa,
Full Guest Kitchen with Condiments & Spices, Pure Mountain Spring Fed Water
Free Concierge and Activity Booking Service
Furry Ambassadors: Meet Beau & Angel, our sweet rescue dog, and a variety of cats.
Perfect Retreat for Couples, Families of up to 5 or Honeymooners
Owner Operated means lots of Personal Service
This is a Non-Smoking Home, Smoking only in Designated Outdoor Areas

Costa Rica has two international airports, Daniel Oduber Quirós in Liberia (LIR) and Juan Santamaría in San Jose (SJO). Lake Arenal and Encantada are an easy 3.5 hour drive from either.

Our free personal Concierge Service can help you find the perfect Car Rental or with Booking and Arranging your daily activities. at the best available prices.

Please Note:

1. A 2x4 or 4x4 SUV is strongly recommended for their clearance height, as roads in Costa Rica can be a bit rough. The rustic little cow path, leading up a hill to Encantada, is no exception, but we have recently made great improvements to it, so a regular car can easily pass as well.
2. As a courtesy to Future Guests who might be allergic, pets are not allowed to enter the house. But please feel free to enjoy their company outside as much as you'd like. Our Rescue pups Beau, & Angel love meeting kids and new people.

Book Now! Your Pura Vida adventure is waiting!
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include concierge services and barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Nita Kemsley

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Music library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

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

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  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Designated Areas ONLY!

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Family Pets live on the Estate

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No extra Carge for using the Crib

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
Note from host: Small Weddings Excepted
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape to Rainforest
Wonderful house and property in a rainforest setting. House has all the necessary amenities, comfortable bed. Marty was very responsive on WhatsApp and welcoming when we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed all the little extras like the pool, hot tub, and nature walk. Would definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise found
Do yourself a favor and rent this property! The house is absolutely adorable and inspired us to start looking for our dream Costa Rican house. Michael, the caretaker, met us at no one is how are you gonna get in? check-in and the owners ensured we were happy with our stay. Everything was thought out and you had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and we had many early bird visitors that were a treat to watch. The house is near Essence Arenal where we took yoga classes and had a lovely meal as well as Arenal Observatory where a day hike was enjoyed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna K., New Westminster, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Guest House
This was an adorable cottage with birds chirping all around. Kitchen is well equipped and the welcome package of food was much appreciated after a long drive! The surroundings are beautiful and the walk down to the river is lovely. Had to walk up the driveway to get views of the volcano but it was spectacular at dawn. The sunroom is lovely except the curtains do let in a lot of light. Great if you like to wake up at the break of dawn! It was a little small for our family of 5 unfortunately & probably not the best for teenagers who sleep in! Air conditioner is only in the kitchen but if we kept our room doors open it was cool enough to sleep. Overall, this is a great place and best suited for 4 people in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod M., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Arenal Area
Excellent well appointed guest house that was perfect for a family of four. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and location
Great 7 day stay. Property manager and staff were readily available to help with any needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay!
Loved this property. Surrounded by beauty everywhere. The sounds of the animals and rain will stay with me forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia P., Norristown, PA, USA

Great view and great location
The property was beautiful and the location was very close to some major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cera D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly jungle fun
Marty and Nita were the perfect hosts! They greeted us upon our arrival, answered our questions and had great referrals for restaurants & excursions. The guesthouse was clean, welcoming and family friendly. We loved the art, property, pool and the hike on the property to the river. Not to mention the CUTEST pups ever ❤️ Highly recommend the Encantada Guest house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House with Great Access to Arenal Views!!
The Encantada Guest House was located on a beautifully curated property with tons of flowers, plants and animals to watch! It was a great location to serve as our "base camp" during our stay in La Fortuna. The access to hikes at Arenal National Park was very convenient. We loved the Arenal 1968 hike and highly recommend! The property is very quiet and private and the hosts are extremely helpful for all your needs. Definitely a highly recommended place to stay for a family vacation in the Arenal area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
From start to finish everything was beyond expectations. Communication with the owners was great and the home was perfect. The home has everything you will need or could want, very clean and inviting. The grounds are kept to a park setting. Howler monkeys in the distance, hummingbirds and geckos made this experience magical. This is a perfect place to spoil yourself, my only regret is we had to leave. Thank you so very much for sharing this piece of paradise with us, we will never forget the time we had here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R., Santa Barbara CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Jungle Experience
Super well set up, the spot borders right up to the jungle at the back step so you feel you are there, but had everything you would need. We personally were glad we choose to be further away from La Fortuna and the little area on this side of the Volcano was perfect for our needs. A quick drive to town and the "events" but with only the noise of the jungle and rarely seeing anyone else. Highly recommended if you can get it. The owners were out of town but attentive on WhatsApp as needed. The guest house would be one of the better set up / equipped / welcome package options I have stayed at in more than 50 or 60 house rentals around the world. (not to mention the welcomes from Beau the host dog, whom my 2-year-old had such a great time with)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arenal house
Property managers are super nice and helpful. Helped us get an amazing day set up of zip lining. Property was beautiful. We loved it. The only thing we did not like is the ants but it is the rain forest and hard to control this issue. We made sure everything stayed in the fridge to cut down issues. Thanks for the amazing family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

deborah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay beautiful accommodations.
Had an incredible time staying at the guest house. Wonderful location and a beautiful well decorated home. So many activities to do on property with a pool and jacuzzi for some down time. A great trail to walk on and the hosts were extremely hospitable and helpful. They provided us with a huge variety of movies to watch and the beds were so comfy. They helped us find the Toucans in the trees and identified the sounds of the animals we heard. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations including our hosts. I would give them over 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

William P., Richmond, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranqulity
We had a very relaxing vacation. The property was better than advertised. Everything you need is provided. Tourist attractions are within a short driving distance or you can just relax at the house. The owners were readily available at the adjacent house. We really enjoyed talking to them. We enjoyed dining at the local restaurants which are a short drive from the property. You will need a vehicle with some ground clearance to acces s the property as the road is rough.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birds and Fun
Loved the property! Provided the right blend of remote tranquility with the closeness of all the tourist trappings. Marty, Nita, and Beau (dog) were gracious hosts...Wished we had more time. Jeff and Jessica (Rockwall, TX)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elisha Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage in scenic and quiet area
The cottage was cozy and comfortable and we enjoyed out stay. The road up to the property is rough and gets quite muddy in the rain so need the extra clearance of an SUV. We spent most days out and about but enjoyed relaxing in the hammock and hot tub in the evenings. The kitchen is small and basic but sufficient for our self-catering needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arenal with Marty and Nita
Wonderful hosts, but no internet as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Encantada
We had a wonderful stay at Encantada. The house is close to activities, but far enough away to feel like you have privacy. Nita was helpful in planning meals and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David J., Kernersville

Great local location. Well maintained property and very helpful hosts
Need a higher clearance vehicle to be on the safe side but once there the property was very nice. Everything was clean and very well maintained inside and out. Owners were very helpful even with finding some medicine for me (not related to anything in CR). The cat and dog were very friendly and like to follow you around. (They aren’t allowed in the house so no allergy concerns). Plenty to do nearby. Would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Aida C., Miami, Florida

Awesome Property
We had a wonderful time here. The house is beautifully set on a mountain top with an outstanding view. Comfortable and equipped with everything one might possibly need. For sure one needs a tall vehicle 4x4 to access property as the entry hill is quite steep and roads leading to it are unpaved. This is part of the whole adventure !! Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Tico home a great experience!
Our family of 5 (my husband, myself and our 3 children in early-mid twenties) stayed at the Encantada for 4 nights in April, 2018. It was our first of 3 stops in Costa Rica and we were very pleased we started here. It was the most authentic, and least touristy spot we visited. The village of El Castillo was charming and we were pleased we decided to stay outside La Fortuna although we visited there twice to see the waterfall, hot springs, a coffee tour and do some shopping. Nita and Marty were incredibly helpful. We emailed several times before we arrived and they promptly answered all my questions and provided detailed directions that were great because we were driving from Liberia and got there just as the sun was setting. Nita will make recommendations and reservations for you at the various outdoor activity sites which we appreciated. The housed everything we needed, and felt very homey. You definitely need an SUV with 4 wheel drive as the roads in that area, including the path to the house, are not paved, very hilly and filled with potholes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Beautiful Place
Great house with a view, well equipped kitchen, comfortably furnished and beautifully landscaped. Loved El Castillo area, less crowded than other lake and volcano towns. Don't miss the zip line at Sky Adventures! Most fun of the whole trip! Nita and Marty were helpful in planning activities and taking care of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Tranquility and adventure!
Three couples, all in our 30s, stayed at the encantada guest house for 4 nights at the end of December 2017. The house is beautiful, secluded, clean, and spacious enough. There is sleeping space in beds for 5 people plus an inflatable mattress which was comfortable. We would highly recommend a higher clearance vehicle. The drive from Liberia is an adventure with a lot of twists and turns and the final road to the guest house was rough. Recommendations for activities Sky trek (zip line) Sky river drift (not for the faint of heart) Hanging bridges hike Hot springs (we went to los Lagos) Exploring the town of la fortuna La fortuna waterfall The guest house is located about 5 minutes from the sky adventure park and about 30 minutes from la fortuna. We bought some groceries to make meals but there are so many wonderful local restaurants I would recommend going out for as many meals as possible. There isnt much of a grocery store anywhere near the guest house. We ended up cooking all of our food for one lunch because there were so many recommended restaurants that wanted to try. If you are looking for tranquility combined with eco adventure, encantada is your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

JR S.

Great place, great owners
Beautiful views from this house, the owners are so nice and very helpful with booking activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Relaxing Retreat
Nita was wonderful to work with! She answered emails right away and greeted us upon arrival. The home was perfect for the 5 of us! Nita did had a few extra touches we don't see at other places. She had a fresh pitcher of water in the refrigerator for us. When my teenage son did not want to share a bed with his friend, Nita pulled out the air mattress for us. There was no one staying the night we left so she offered us a late check out with no extra charge. She helped with reserving our activities. My family really liked repelling the waterfalls. I chose to stay "HOME" and get a massage by Mellisa (she was wonderful)! I do recommend a 4 x 4 to get up the hill to the home, you will need the ground clearance. Having a 4 x4 is also fun to river though the rivers with. This home is close to Zip Lining and Hot Springs and other fun activities. We enjoyed this small community with a few Restaurants (Jon's Pizza and Howler's were a few of our favorites and we found the new restaurant (Can't remember the name) just down the road from our home had the best service. You can't be in a hurry in Costa Rica. EVERY restaurant we went to, we had to tell them we were ready for the check. You must got to one of the Hot Springs the "Free" spot was a fun experience , but the resorts are so nice. I have been to Tabacon in the past and it was amazing, however I feel it is way over priced. Nita recommend a very nice Hot Springs that only cost $15pp. $28.00 includes a dinner buffet. We all enjoyed the water slides and swimming and soaking in warm water. You won't be disappointed if you chose to stay at this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017