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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 61900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tilaran, Guanacaste
  • Lake Arenal
    4 min walk
  • Tronadora Arena
    6 min drive
  • Monteverde Frog Pond
    29 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    148 min drive

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$134 total
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Dec 10 - Dec 11
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About the neighborhood

Tilaran

With a stay at this villa in Tilaran, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Tronadora Arena. .This villa is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Tenorio Volcano National Park and 29.5 mi (47.5 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tronadora Arena - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 62 min drive - 34.2 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 66 min drive - 35.3 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 72 min drive - 38.2 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Corral - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Guayo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gutierrez Family Pizzería - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar y restaurante La Pradera - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Roco's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental

Casa Lago Arenal is the ultimate in luxurious living in the lake Arenal area in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This peaceful, virgin property is one of the finest and secure gated communities at Lake Arenal. Our home feels incredibly peaceful, spacious and relaxing with dramatically framed lake and mountain views.
This home is cared for by a locally-based property management staff, to help you when needed and to ensure that your stay with us goes smoothly.
Rooms: Main house- 1 Master Queen bed +full Bath and 2 twin bed with full bath and an extra bath for guest. 1 casita with master Queen bed and full bath.
The interiors include natural wood, marble, granite, and handcrafted tiles. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel high end appliances, elegant wood cabinets, and granite counter tops.
The rental manager can help you with travel arrangements if told in advance.
Available options: maid service - on request- you pay the maid directly
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this villa include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Pablo Aguilar

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shahene N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting at Arenal
This is a very nice and clean property for anyone looking for a place in the real Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

adil a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous accomodation in a safe, area with beautiful surroundings
Pablo was very helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefine G., Glendale az

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bungalow home in gated community with view
We saw many beautiful birds while on the property. The gated community of villas is quite charming and tranquil with a view of the lake. The rental property is beautiful and and host is super easy to communicate with. We are very pleased with our decision to book. There were a few stray cats our daughter enjoyed tending to. We drove to the hot springs and on the way stopped for breakfast at a wonderful restaurant and store with an overlook. The small local town had several restaurants and a small quick mart. The drive in the mountains was so peaceful and I’d definitely go back again! Thank you for hosting us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Beautiful spot, great house and location. We really enjoyed our time there
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house!!
Very comfortable stay!! Loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We rented this house for our visit to the Tenorio and La Fortuna areas. There were 4 of us (2 couples) so we had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy some alone time at night. We did day trips from the house to Volcan Tenorio and Volcan Arenal and we would return to home to sleep. Returning "home" made it a much more enjoyable and relaxing trip than if we had stayed at a hotel. We would have loved staying one more night to just relax but unfortunately we had to return to San Jose to catch our flight back home. Pablo was GREAT and super responsive to our questions, and he checked on us to make sure we were able to arrive to the property and that everything was OK. Thank you so much for having a house like this available, it made our trip much more memorable because of it! Tip: There is a huge tree close to the lake and we saw toucans fly out of there as well as long tails that we assumed were either monkeys or coatis; amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anna S.

Property Advertising Not Updated
I rented this property because of the hot tub, I have a bad back and the hot tub has always been a relief for long travel times. The hot tub didn't work, contacted the host and he said he was going to contact the maintenance person to come check it out then never got a reply back from him even after several other attempts to contact him asked for a discount and again no reply, the pool area was dirty. The refrigerator wasn't working, had to wait for maintenance person to come taking away our day of vacation and exploring. The pictures are problem from when the property was first advertised like back in the 1900's. They ask to remove your shows but the wood floors had, like termite damage to it, I had to wear my flip flops afraid of stepping into damaged flooring. I was disappointed. I think VRBO needs to address these issues, its like false advertising.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy and comfortable
We stayed at this property for 8 nights. We found the place spacious and comfortable for 4 adults. We enjoyed the location with its proximity to Towns without being in the middle of it all. A BBQ and some comfortable outdoor furniture would make the beautiful outdoor space even more enjoyable
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Our family loved our stay at Casa Largo. From coffee on the deck to cooking our own meals, everything was perfect. We especially loved the little casita which gave us just that much more privacy during our stay. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Charles M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Arenal
The property was in need of some minor repairs (lightbulbs, no coffee carafe, confusing light switches, no outside lights in the front) - we got the impression the owner was doing the minimum to keep the property updated. The area was very quiet but remote to the activities we ended up doing. Access to the lake was a mystery. More information on this would have been very helpful. The driving instructions were overly complicated - 3 or 4 sentences with defined distances would make this property much easier to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Although it was not the property we originally arranged for it was still lovely, well kept! We very much enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
This is a lovely property in a quaint neighborhood. Loved that this had a second master suite. The deck is a lovely a place for morning coffee over looking lake arsenal & watching the birds. Kitchen & living room is very nice & spacious. The 2 things that we had difficulty with was that this house is quite far away from Any activities or tours. We didn’t realize that it is over an hours drive to la fortuna when we booked the house while we don’t regret staying here wish we would have realized the drive time. Secondly the TV was not working & there is really nothing to do if you don’t bring games or a book etc. which really was not a big deal to us except for the first night when we arrived later not wanting to go out but too early for bed. Did not have the opportunity to use the pool or club house however looked nice Overall a really nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Taryn M., Flower Mound

Liked: Cleanliness
Really hot here
The pictures accurately describe this property and the view is very nice. I've used VRBO for over 20 years and, while I can't put my finger on it, this place fell short of VRBO standards. (This is the first time I've not provided an excellent rating.) The directions to get there were terrible so make sure you look for the bus stop, not the Yacht Club sign! Also, had we not met a man who lived in the development I'm not sure how long we would have waited to get in the gate. You should know that there is no air conditioning in the common areas and it got really hot during the day. (No air conditioning is common in Costa Rica but this place is really warm.) When we arrived there was a huge piece missing from the wood floor.and it is apparent that they have termite damage. (We arrived a day late so I'm not sure why this didn't get fixed in advance!) The casita shows a TV in pics but it isn't hooked up! The bathroom had, at one time, a soap/ shampoo dispenser but it fell off and the backing stayed! Also, air conditioning froze up and TV quit working in main part of the house. Finally, the property manager offered to help us with any excursions yet referred us to a boat owner who didn't speak english..needless to say , that wasn't an option. I think that with a little attention, this place could have been great. However, first impressions being what they are, I can't rate it any higher.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keti D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, rained every morning we were there, loved the outdoor sitting area on the back porc
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs work to make this a comfortable place to stay
Everything about the property felt run-down. The couches (which we had read reviews about) were really more uncomfortable than we could even imagine. The location is in a somewhat rundown gated community. The gate itself is the nicest part. The pool is not heated, by a separate building, and not well maintained. The Brisas del Lago restaurant that was recommended was probably the best part of our stay. We left our reservation a day early because there was really nothing enjoyable about being at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
My family and I had a wonderful time staying here. Beautiful view from the deck, comfortable beds and nice clean place. Definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay at wonderful property
The property was as pictured and described on the Home Away site. The house is located in what appears to be a very secure, gated community near Tilaran and we felt safe during our stay there. You would definitely want to have a private car or a driver available to get around, as it is too far from town to walk. Everything in the house was clean and in excellent repair, and we really benefitted from having a washer and dryer available. From the porch we had wonderful lake views; we heard the howler monkeys and saw many birds and gorgeous sunsets. The best thing about our stay was the fact that the property manager, Pablo Aguilar Gamboa, served as our personal tour guide and driver throughout our stay. He made sure that we ate delicious food at the best restaurants, spotted wildlife with the most knowledgeable guides, got to see local parks and gardens that aren't listed in Trip Advisor, and arranged for the best tours and activities. He knew how much time it took to get to our destinations, and to do our planned activities, the best time of day (and even the best day) to schedule the activities, and he even helped us with grocery and pharmacy shopping. With Pablo's help we managed to do everything on our "bucket list" and more, without the stress and hassle of managing a rental car and navigating and driving in unfamiliar terrain. Pablo could not have been more gracious or helpful, and he made the difference between an ordinary vacation and a truly extraordinary one. All in all we highly recommend the entire experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Luc A.

Awesome location. With cultural experience of rural Costa rica
Had a wonderful time. Pablo was very helpful. Would have been even better in cushions would have been more comfortable and outside lounge chairs provided. We felt very safe and our interactions with the locals were very positive despite the fact that we were not fluent in spanish. House was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

anna c., canada

Lots of potential!
This property has excellent bones and is in a great location. It has the potential to be a five star, however it requires some loving care and attention. The front deck is large and provides a beautiful view of the lake. The furniture in the main room is very uncomfortable, there are holes in the wall and the unit above the stove is not working. The walls in the casita are in poor shape and the tv should either be connected or removed off the floor. Although improvements appear to be underway, the swimming pool area is in need of attention. The refurbished new gate looks great! The owner has prepared a binder filled with suggestions for exploration of the area which is very helpful. Pablo made a special trip to ensure that we were comfortably settled and we appreciated his effort. To reiterate, with just a little attention this property should be a five star!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Lisa M.

Beautiful location but house needs care.
Beautiful location but house needs care. Furniture is very uncomfortable. Deck is falling through in one location. The TV in the casita is not connected. Hot water faucet does not work in one restroom.Ceiling fans are wobbly and need to be balanced. There are several doors and no two lock alike.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rod/Renette E., Regina, Sask, Canada

Excellent property. Great views.
Very clean modern rental property. Gated community, a bit tricky to find due to poor signs anywhere in Costa Rica. GPS worked great to find it though. Main house has very modern kitchen with new appliances. Fridge door opens wrong way, only complaint there. Lots of room everywhere. Great showers, very comfy beds. Lots of lights from mood lighting to way too bright! Casita (guest house) a great feature when travelling in a group. Everyone liked the beds, showers and location. We kept it clean, so no problem with the ants. Only complaints are the drapes in guest house could be heavier to block light. Friends are late sleepers and had trouble with light in room. We get up early, so no problem for us in the main house. The chairs in living area and on deck are not very comfortable, everyone commented on that. I would rate the property as 5 star, nothing to lower the rating at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Rich S., Peoria, AZ

Beautiful View & Plenty of Room
Positives We stayed 7 days in the property and had an overall great experience. First I will start with Pablo. Pablo was unbelievably responsive. As soon as I would send him a message on Whats App he would reply right away. Also if we were messaging each other and he needed more detail he would call. Pablo is a winner for the property for sure. Comfort of the location was great. All of the beds were comfortable, AC worked great, the wrap around porch is very nice to sit outside or go from the home to the Casita. The kitchen had all the items needed including kid friendly dishes, which we appreciated since we had our 1 and 3 year old with us. This location was great to get around to all of the places we wanted to see. We spent time in Arenal, Venado Caves, La Fortuna, and two waterfalls West of Tilaran. The road to get to the house is a typical Costa Rica rock road and do no think you need a 4X4 (possibly in rain season, but still no big deal). This was in a gated community and we saw all sorts of birds like Toucans and Parrots. Improvements Cover the gas line above the stove with a white cover so it is not exposed. The dryer decides to not work at times and you will need to reset the breaker to it in order for it to start working again. The linens in the bedroom with 2 beds smelled like mold. I would describe it as they were washed and left in the washer and dried in there and then were put on the bed. Also the covers in the closet smelled the same. We just ended up washing them the next morning to not have to deal with that. The Casita air conditioning did not work for the first few days we were there so we had to bunk up, but the owner did get it repaired which we appreciated. The showers in the Casita are a little tricky and the knob falls off on both of them, there has to be some way to secure them, but maybe I am wrong. There were typical ants in the house if you had food crumbs somewhere, typical of Costa Rica. I would replace the cooking pans and get rid of the spice rack (the spice rack looks very bad and has erosion on it). Overall I am just being picky and making sure to relay all of the information I can. The improvements are extremely minimal and we were really impressed with the property and Pablo. I would recommend renting the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

Wonderful retreat
This home was spacious, clean, fully stocked, and comfortable. We were able to each have plenty of space for privacy, but all enjoyed the common areas, both inside and out. Unfortunately there were quite a few small ants so we had to keep all food items in the refrigerator. But I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Gay M.

Lovely lake house
My husband and I enjoyed our week here and are glad we found this house. The lake view from the front deck is absolutely magnificent. And watching the hummingbirds was a special treat. The house is charming and was clean. We loved the openness of the great room. The architectural design of the ceiling increased the sense of spaciousness. The location is a bit off the beaten path, which we like. It makes trips to area attractions near La Fortuna and Monteverde an adventure. Restraunte Brisas del Lago is amazing and less than a mile away. Nearby Tilaran (5 kilometers) is a wonderful small town and a source for grocery stores. The property manager, Pablo, was very responsive and accommodating. The only ding is that we did not find the living room furniture very comfortable and the house could use a little refreshing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Arenal area review
Upon our arrival, had an issue getting the key, we did not have any phone service in Costa Rica. Had to wait a while for Pablo to show up, no problem. Went to the pool to find a nice 2 deck pool. All of the just a few chairs were totally broken and just left there unusable. At the villa itself, as previous mentioned in reviews, it’s a little rundown. They are repairing the rail around the balcony, so hopefully they will get to the repairs as well. Inside very open main room that does not have AC, there was a breeze at night though. Bedrooms do have AC. The house was really not cleaned well. Lots of bugs, dirty stained towels, and used bandages left in the bathroom from previous guests. Considering we paid a cleaning fee, thought it would be cleaner. Wi-Fi also a big issue. We enjoyed the location and our local host Pablo, who had lots of area knowledge, was friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018