Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

El Castillo de La Fortuna, Alajuela (province)

Costa Rica Sky Adventures13 min drive
Arenal Volcano20 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park24 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This spacious 3 bedroom/4 bathroom home is located on 2 private acres adjacent to Arenal Volcano State Park. Each bedroom has its own terrace with spectacular views of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. The open layout allows cool mountain breezes to flow through the home. Enjoy leisure activity in our bar/game room and cool off in our swimming pool or relax in the hot tub with direct views of the last active face of the volcano. Ideal for groups/families (sleeps 6-12 people). Enjoy meals cooked by our personal chef (available on request) or prepare your own culinary creation in our fully equipped gourmet kitchen. Additional cleaning service and laundry services are available on request.

Located within minutes of El Castillo, Sky Trek Zip-Line Canopy Tours, Kayaking and ATV rentals. Horseback tours to the waterfalls or fishing tours on the lake or Rio Frio can be arranged. Hot Springs and La Fortuna are just 20-30 minutes away. An escape from the daily stress of work for a week in paradise will rejuvenate your soul and reconnect you with what life is meant to be.

The property is adjacent to virgin cloud forest. Explore miles of hiking trails through the rain forest that lead down to the nearby Rio Piedras Negras. Howler monkeys, toucans, wild turkeys, parrots, coati mundis (aka pizotes), tayras and more can be regularly spotted from the house and in the vicinity.

WiFi broadband internet access is included.

Property manager

Jim Florance

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outdoors only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Tabacon Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Travelling with kids? Consider Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

El Castillo de La Fortuna, Alajuela (province)

What's nearby

Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 13 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 20 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive
Tabacon Hot Springs - 24 min drive
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Virgita Ristorante - 31 min drive
Restaurante Río Lounge - 41 min drive
Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 23 min drive
Ave Restaurant - 23 min drive
Tucanes - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Arenal, Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. Costa Rica Sky Adventures is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

rachel t.

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view!

The view from this property across the lake with the mountains in the background was amazing. The garden was full of birds, including many hummingbirds. The owner gave very clear directions to the property and how to use the hot tub. The location was great to visit the hot springs and various eco reserves.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Melinda W.

5 Jan 2015

Lovely setting, FALSE ADVERTISING

My family stayed at this home for a week over a month ago. I have addressed concerns with the owner and since he has never responded, followed up, or changed the ammenities and information listed, I feel that I should warn other potential guests of the misleading information advertised with this home. Daily house keeping is advertised and this is not true. During our week stay, Emilce came twice. I contacted the property manager as well as the owner about this and was told daily house keeping is no longer provided unless requested. I then requested it as it was very important that we be able to wash laundry as we always pack light when renting homes with laundry machines, and the laundry room at this house is kept locked and only accessible by the housekeeper. When she did come on day 3, she arrived with a hand crank portable washing machine and explained that the truth was the washing machine in the laundry room had been broken for some time and had never been replaced by the owner. She said the only way for us to wash our clothes and the house towels and linens was to let her do it since it is a crank machine. This was a mistake as our delicates and underwear came out torn and chewed up. The other issue with not having daily cleaning service or any manual about upkeep of the home was the trash and waste disposal. There are very tiny waste buckets in the bathrooms and all toilet paper must be put into the waste buckets. These began to overflow on day 2 as did the kitchen trash since we were cooking our meals. This home does not supply hair blow dryers, and again, we did not pack those as every home I have ever rented at this price range always has those basics. Many of the screens are torn or separated from the doors and need maintenance. The paint on the pool also needs maintenance. The photos for this home need to be updated as they are going on 3 years old and vegetation is vastly different. This is a lovely home, in a spectacular setting with amazing views. It just needs maintenance and management. I cannot forgive the false advertising though, particularly when there has been plenty of time to correct it.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable home and setting

Our family of 7 absolutely LOVED every minute of our stay at Jim’s lovely home! From the moment we got there, we were in awe of the incredible views, the property, and home. Arenal is a magical place and we truly enjoyed feeling at home relaxing on the balconies, playing in the pool, enjoying in the hot tub, going on walks around the property, sighting wildlife, and taking in the majestic views of the volcano, Arenal and lake Arenal. We couldn’t have wanted anything more and I wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you to Jim, for being so responsive and helpful with everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Peaceful

We loved our time at this property, our only regret is not staying longer. Communication was very prompt when needed. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. I liked be out if the busy town of La Fortuna but close enough to have a short drive to anything we wanted to do in the area,

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and Lake View

The house is nice and well appointed (even rice maker). Beautiful woodwork. Clean and nicely kept grounds. Lots of birds and some other wildlife spotted. The location is quite and remote the last mile in is a little rough but managed in Suzuki vitara. It’s located near some things to do but we found ourselves driving into La fortuna several times, it’s 30min so plan accordingly.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim Florance

From left to right: Jim, Wes, Josie, Robin. Our family first visited Costa Rica in 2010 and fell in love with the Arenal area. Two years later, we spent our first week in the new house. Jim and Robin are retired and split our time between our US residence and Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

You'll hear many stories about people that visit Costa Rica and experience an epiphany or an awakening. That's what happened to us. We began searching for land in Aug 2010 and found the Old Ceiba Tree lot and we completed construction in the Fall of 2012. There is an energy that one can feel when you are there; it's indescribable but undeniable. Once you experience it, you'll be going back over and over.

What makes this property unique

We designed the home to bring the outdoors and indoors together. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors that open to lake and volacano views. The cool mountain breezes flow thoughout the home. The temperatures average about 75°F year round so no air conditioning is necessary (but optionally available in the bedrooms). We get our pure crystal clear soft water from a mountain spring ('naciente') that is about 6km in the virgin cloud forest. At night the temperatures typically drop about 10° and in December and January you might even need to put a fleece on to stay warm. Being on the edge of the rain forest, we get a lot of rain but if you wait an hour the weather will change and when the sun pops out be careful because you can get a sunburn even when the sky is overcast (ask Josie). Each room has a terrace facing the lake/volcano side of the house. Be prepared to rise early to the sounds of howler monkeys that frequently spend the night in our guarumo tree (a favorite hangout for all kinds of monkeys and birds) or the cacaphony of loras (red-lored parrots) that reside in the area.