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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

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

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BEAUTIFUL CONDO SUITE 3B/2B IN LAKE ARENAL

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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (7)
The price is $179
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$226 total
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Dec 7 - Dec 8
BEAUTIFUL CONDO SUITE 3B/2B IN LAKE ARENAL

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
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 21 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 62 min drive - 34.2 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 72 min drive - 38.2 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Corral - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Guayo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gutierrez Family Pizzería - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bar y restaurante La Pradera - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Roco's - ‬9 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.

Lake Views with fire pit In Excuisite Gated Community.

** Renovated August 2024!! ** everything is new! Owners spent summer of 2024 here performing a complete update / renovation and it shows! New linens, towels, plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, small appliances. Could go on forever but instead just look at these pics! So much to do for day trip adventures or just chill time at the pool. Located within a gated community with night time guard. The house is 1,050 ft sq. with 400 ft sq covered patio and 16 ft (5 meter) ceilings, stainless steel gas cooktop, refrigerator and dishwasher. Full size clothes washer/dryer. Local made furnishings to accent the granite tops and custom solid wood cabinetry. Brand new patio furniture to enjoy the constant breeze on its way to flow through all rooms.

Master Bedroom features custom built in closet with drawers, wood floors, queen bed, ceiling fan, lake view from bed! Bath: oversized shower, granite topped custom vanity, with all delta fixtures. Recently added safe.

Guest bedroom offers brand new king sized bed, mattress, linens. pillows, built in closet with drawers, dim lights, ceiling fan, wall mounted fan, solid wood doors and floors, two full size windows for natural light and breezes.

Guest bath: Tub and shower set in beautiful tile with glass door, granite top vanity and plenty of light.

1/2 bath: locate in the living area for easy access for daytime guests or overnighters on the couches.

Kitchen: Stainless steel appliances featuring 4 burner gas cook top with griddle, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, sink, coffee maker, blender / juicer, food processor and microwave. The granite top sits on beautiful locally made solid wood cabinets. The kitchen is fully appointed with utensils, cookware, flatware, glasses, salt & pepper and many small necessities. Just like at home if not better!!

This octagonal house is fully furnished and appointed with designer furnishings set on solid wood floors for a warm and relaxed tropical feel.

Dining table with seating for 6. Breakfast bar with 5 stools, queen size Ashley furniture memory foam pull out sofa, 2 double sofas, coffee table, flat screen smart t.v. Wi-Fi.

Outside Firepit / patio is our most appreciated feature. The views and the hanging chairs and bench entice one to always stay around a little longer. The warmth of a fire in oversized seating area with repurposed tractor wheel for large firepit (wood and cleanup additional fee). Newly added stairs and access ramp make for an easy and safe covered access if in weather. We made a good thing great!
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and 4 outdoor pickleball courts.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kyle Knoth

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Lake Views with fire pit In Excuisite Gated Community. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weeklong Couple Stay
Casa 5 is possibly the best situated house in Buena Vista. It was relatively private and had a nice lake view. The kitchen was well stocked and the bedrooms had ample drawer space as well as plenty of hangers. The space was open and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location - Super Comfortable House
Kyle was a great host. He even introduced us to several of his friends in the area that were great to discuss what living there is like. Extremely fun, unexpected experience. Will definitely stay there again. The fire pit is incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet retreat
This property had everything we needed as we set out to explore the lake Arenal and surrounding area of Costa Rica. The porch was perfect for morning coffee and reading a book. The property was clean and easy to get to. It was a bit of a drive to a lot of activities but it was so nice to have a secure, quiet place to come home to each day. Highly recommend for one or two couples.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tatiana C., Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay by the lake
Nos gusto mucho esta villa, la ubicación es genial para hacer todo tipo de actividades, visitamos cataratas, aguas termales, alquilamos kayacs y paddleboards con tan solo bajar al lago. La PM fue atenta y nos dio muy buenas recomendaciones. Vimos Perezosos, Tucanes y una gran variedad de pajaros en la propiedad, desde nuestro balcon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
This is a great property with a spectacular view. It's a short distance to 2 small towns and very private. Joanie and Kyle were very responsive to all our needs. If you're looking for a place in Costa Rica to get away from it all and just relax, this is the place!
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rica Lake House
We had a great first time visit to CR. The property manager checked us in and gave us everything we needed for a great stay. When the water heater broke and could not be immediately repaired she helped us move into a neighboring property which suited us just fine. The are in which this property is located is beautiful. Friendly people. If you stay here you will want to try the little restaurant between the speed bumps in the little town you will drive through getting to the house. Thanks to Joann for making us feel welcome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

This property is beautiful and well maintained! We had an excellent time on our four night stay!
This is an excellent home that is comfortable and in a quiet, safe complex. The view is wonderful and so are the neighbors. We saw many different types of birds every day and awoke to the sounds of nature! Just perfect! The manager, Joanne, is quick to respond, took excellent care of the little needs we had, and was super friendly when we met her. We felt like we were meeting an old friend! All four of us would stay here again in a heartbeat! Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jon B.

Excellent rental for the price!!
Early on had some snags with communication due to email glitch and caretaker illness but it all worked out just great! Very comfortable for our family of 4 ( 2 adults and a 19yo and 16yo). Kitchen adequately supplied. Internet worked well (especially for CR!) . The house’s deck and the club house pool were super but we used them far less than we thought we would due to wind, clouds and mist the whole week over the lake. We ended up driving a lot to get to outings and seek sun. Would recommend to another group of 4! Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

The Perfect Costa Rican Get-away
This is the perfect get-away from the mass tourism of Costa Rica's coastal areas. Such a lovely, very comfortable house with everything we needed to make us feel right at home. The views of Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountainous countryside were beautiful, and there was always a breeze to keep the temperatures just right. Being at the far end of this gated community that included a very nice pool, offered tranquil privacy which we loved, and the constant presence of Toucans, Parrots and so many other exotic birds just made our day. Only 15 minutes away from good supermarkets, and with day-excursions to nearby nature reserves and other activities really made this the ideal holiday location. Joannie, the property manager was always available and so kind and helpful which just added to our overall enjoyment. We'll be back!! Fiona & Paul St. Clair
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Beautiful home on a beautiful lake.
The house was everything represented by the owner. The Owner's manager, Joanie was very helpful and a real joy. We loved the house and the location. We would definitely go back to this house. We throroughly enjoyed it. The house is well equipped and it was very clean. There is one caveat though, the road around Lake Arenal back to LaFortuna is in horrible shape and is dangerous to drive after dark. If you go to LaFortuna - get back before dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

Beautiful property with a great view
We rented Casa 5 for the month of August and truly enjoyed our time here. Joann was very helpful with pointing out places to eat and suggesting things to do, and quick to respond when we needed assistance. The housing development was very quiet - perhaps because it was the rainy season when fewer people visit Costa Rica. We loved sitting outside on the porch and watching the birds, listening to the howler monkeys in the distance, and enjoying the sounds of the farms across the bay. We frequently saw or heard kiskadees, toucans, oropendolas, and vultures. It's breezy outdoors, but that keeps the mosquitoes away and the temperatures comfortable. There are several good restaurants within a 20-minute walking distance (or 5-minute drive) - Gutierrez Family Pizzeria, La Pasadita, and Brisas del Lago. Tronadora (about 10 minutes away) is charming - and we recommend getting meats from the carniceria and breads from the panaderia there. Tilaran is about a 15-minute drive away and has banks, larger grocery stores, the bus station, but we didn't find any restaurants better than the ones in Puerto San Luis - see above. The restaurant at the Hotel Guadalupe was quite good. The house is well maintained and clean, the refrigerator is huge, the stove worked great. The pots and pans were adequate. The queen bed was quite comfortable and the roomy shower had reliable hot water. The TV gets several English-language channels. The wifi was fast and robust, despite frequent rain and thunderstorms. We only used the fans a few times - with open windows (with screens) and breezes, the house stayed comfortable all day long. The house is in a good location, even though it is somewhat distant from the main tourist areas of Lake Arenal. It's a 90-minute drive around the north side of the lake to La Fortuna. There are several good restaurants along the lake as well. We took the local bus from Tilaran to Monteverde and spent a couple of nights there - the bus was cheap (about $2.00 per person one way), but took 2.5 to 3 hours to go 26 miles. We drove to Santa Rosa National Park - about 2 hours driving. And it was about a 90-minute drive to get to Tenorio National Park, where you can see the robin's egg blue Rio Celeste. Be sure to stop at the overlook above Lake Arenal - on the road between Tilaran and La Fortuna - just past the turnoff to Tronadora. We actually walked there from the house - it was about a 40-minute walk one way.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Luke F.

Beautiful Scenery!
My wife and I shared this property with another couple for a recent vacation and had a great time! The scenery was amazing as you step out and look at the lake and volcano. We had everything we needed for our stay and the property manager was amazing as she assisted us with places to shop and eat. The owner Kyle went the extra mile to ensure we had plenty of fans to help keep us cool. While there we visited Rio Celeste and drove around the lake to see the sites. Beautiful country, amazing local food and super people made for a memorable trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Excellent House!
Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Great location with a fantastic view. It is as comfortable and appointed as advertised. The community is quiet with a nice pool, if that's what you're looking for. Also, fairly centralized on the lake so you're really only an hour or so from the activities around the volcano or the Pacific coast. Joannie, the property manager, could not have been more helpful or a nicer person. She really put us on to some outstanding "comida typica". Kyle, the owner, made the entire process easy from confirmation through completion of the stay. I highly recommend. There's also a good brewery on the road to La Fortuna!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joris E.

Nice, comfortable house with beautiful views over Lake Arenal.
Nice, comfortable house with beautiful views over Lake Arenal. 10 minutes walk to local restaurants and little shops. Nice community pool (circa 15 meters). House is up to date with good beds but the community grounds could use some little updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine H., Dallas

Charming Lake House
Charming little house, nice secure location, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Very beautiful place next to the lake
This place is a newly renovated place with all the luxury you need. The house sits next to the lake, great if you want to spend time on the lake and enjoy a peaceful tranquil place. The only issues we had were no cable tv in the rooms and it's a drive to the volcano and hot springs. Took us an hour to hour and a half to get there. Which is ok, the view is beautiful and we stopped along the way to eat and shop. I highly recommend this place to stay, very nice scenery and quiet, safe place. People that live around there and in town are very friendly. We enjoyed our stay tremendously! Thanks to all who were involved, we would stay again if we ever head back to Costa Rica! Las jente si tienen "PURA VIDA!"
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Beautiful home in a great location.
This spacious home is beautiful, comfortable, and well maintained. The large, central room with its high ceilings, cupola, and array of floor to ceiling windows is breathtaking! There is a great view of Lake Arenal. A previous poor review indicated some problems with cleanliness, upkeep, and access to the property. Kyle was very understanding of our concerns and assured us that we would have no issues since there was a new property manager. Kyle was right! Everything was fine. Nor did we have any difficulty gaining access to the gated community. Kyle provided us with gate codes ahead of time, as well as contact information for himself and Joanie, the property manager, in the event of any problem. Be advised that the houses on the street are not numbered. This house is set back from the road, and the grass driveway is right beside the green paved drive. Joanie was at the house to meet us on our arrival and to see us off. She was very accommodating and always available on short notice. We were delighted with the brand new BBQ. The weather was generally low to mid 20’s C, and very windy every day - perhaps a bit too windy, especially for swimming which we had hoped to do. But the location of this property is excellent. It is centrally located to be within a reasonable (up to 1.5 hours) drive of many attractions, including Arenal Volcano, Monte Verde Cloud Forest Reserve, Palo Verde National Park (where we saw monkeys), Rio Celeste (turquoise water), and Llano de Cortez waterfall (where we swam in a pool at its base!) Make sure you go to the nearby Brisas del Lago restaurant. It is one of the best restaurants we have been to – ever! We would definitely recommend a visit here.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A., Mebane

Great view! Easy drive to coast, la fortuna, grocery, restaurants. Need a car...we had small economy
Joannie's mom met us at house. Her son helped us with luggage. Liberia airport a little over an hour away on good roads. Overlooks lake. Can walk to restaurant if you are in shape. Grocery also. Joannie's response was quick when needed. Stayed 2 weeks and made a good home base. Would stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

darrell b., Bermuda Dunes, Ca.

STAY AWAY!!!
This adventure began with a carefully planned 3 night stay. We confirmed our reservation multiple times with Kyle,the owner, despite problems we noticed with previous reviews about this condo and keys. We felt that the venue was perfect so we booked it anyway. What a disaster! We arrived at 6:10pm from the USA and NO keys were available at the gate as guaranteed. After arguing with the guard ,a merciful neighbor Rand, authorized our entry at 8:30pm. The condo, to our surprise, had much deferred maintenance, including wobbling three bladed ceiling fans, NO Wifi as advertised, NO toilet paper, not even one sheet!, empty soap dispensers in both bathrooms, NO paper towels, a nonfunctional safe, old ratty bath towels, NO wash cloths and a gross toilet seat in the master bathroom surrounded by old nasty bath rugs.In addition, there were NO condo instructions in the unit. Daniella the manager was NOWHERE to be found! After numerous complaints using the neighbor's Wifi on the other side of the community to contact Kyle and Daniella directly, a relative of Daniella's showed up the next night with some very needed supplies and an apology. Too little, too late since we had already gone out to buy the desperately needed basic supplies ourselves, the night before. We finally did hear from Kyle on the third day since we had no Wifi to communicate with him! He instructed us to either wait for Daniella to show up or to vacate the condo by leaving the key on the kitchen counter. We waited until 11am and finally left disgusted since she never showed! We videoed the entire condo to prove that we left it better condition than we received it, left all the new supplies on the counter, and closed the door leaving the property UNLOCKED! This did not make us feel comfortable! Kyle apologized via email and credited our account for one lousy night.He also offered us a discount of $200.00 off our next stay. Yeah right! A vacation, especially an international one that was well planned and confirmed,should have gone smoother than this disaster.So much for a relaxing weekend! Please take our advice and FIND YOURSELF ANOTHER PLACE TO STAY!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Ken G.

Lake Arenal Stay
Thank you for the great week in San Luis....The Lake area is incredible...lots to see and do here. A lot of sights...you will need a car to enjoy the areas...the weather is fantastic. Our unit was great also...Will return again....thx Kyle.... Ken and Dianne
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Perfect
Best location, great Owner communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Gary A.

Nice property in a gated community
We spent a week at this property in February. It is nicely furnished and representative of the pictures shown. The WI-FI worked great the entire time we were there. There are a couple of nice restaurants just up the road. The one drawback was that no one met us there on our arrival. A guard let us in and left us the key. It would have been nice to have someone explain how things work, although we managed without too much trouble.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

6/10 Okay

Scott A.

Air fresheners were overpowering. Beautiful home and the landscaping immaculate.
We asked for information that we did not get. We could not get in touch with the property manager when we arrived in the vicinity. There was no information provided about the area Or checkout. The house was advertised to have wifi. We did have wifi for the full three nights we were there, even though we contacted the property manager. Although the property is remote and beautiful, we will not come for another vacation here.

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

Tranquil beauty
If you are looking for a quiet retreat, this is it! The gated community is tucked out of the way in a quiet setting, yet it is easy to get to. We were greeted at the gate by the grounds keeper who took us to the house. The beds were very comfortable, and sleep 4 with ease. The appliances are top end (although we did not use the laundry or dishwasher) Kyle is very helpful and quick at responding to questions or problems. He has a local contact who handles any issues during your stay. We would recommend this home to you, especially if you are seeking a quiet get away. We took day trips to Rio Celeste, the Monteverde Coffee Tour, and Los Lagos for a canopy tour and hot springs. Each was around an hour and a half away, but the drive is beautiful. We would not recommend Monteverde from this location (the tour was great) only because we traveled over an hour on rutty dirt roads. We are putting this location in our file for a possible return trip!