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TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
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Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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El Castillo de La Fortuna, Alajuela (province)
  • Place, Arenal Volcano
  • Place, Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Arenal. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and concierge services. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge
  • 6 minutes by car from Lake Arenal and 7 minutes from Arenal Eco Zoo
Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoors only.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off air conditioners Unplug coffee maker Leave carport lights ON Close and lock the gate. Please and thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only.

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Luxury Home Overlooks Arenal Volcano Lake Arenal Ceiba Tree
Luxury Home Overlooks Arenal Volcano Lake Arenal Ceiba Tree
Luxury Home Overlooks Arenal Volcano Lake Arenal Ceiba Tree

Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 202 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with gorgeous views

Beautiful views of the lake and surrounding area. The property was well maintained and very safe. It had a well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels for showers and poolside. Plenty of room for gathering inside and out. The pool and hot tub was a welcomed addition. Private balconies for each bedroom. It was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was everything we hoped it would be. Excellent views and a comfortable home.
It took a couple of days but we were finally able to catch a view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location over seeing the landscape, volcano and lake. We enjoyed everyday of our stay. Great location, enjoy the pool everyday. The rooms were very nice and had ac, fortunately we didn’t need to really use them. Sliding doors made it nice to open and get natural air to come in and flow throughout the house. Great hot water and pressure. Loved this place…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Ceiba

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The view and the surrounding environment was so relaxing and beautiful. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Kourtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful hidden gem - incredible views of Lake Arenal, the volcano and the lovely grounds, including resident toucans in the trees!Jim’s home is perfect for a family or a group, with a pool and multiple balconies overlooking the property, lots of space to stretch out and kitchen amenities for making meals. Stephanie, the caretaker, lives next door and was incredibly responsive when we needed help. The home is very secure and quiet - the perfect oasis close to the Arenal National Park, hot springs and other adventure activities. It has a more remote feeling than staying in La Fortuna, so is perfect for those looking to get away from the typical tourist hot spot. Jim was incredibly communicative and had loads of great resources to share. The road up to the home can feel intimidating, but the views once there are more than worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is very remote it’s about a 20-30 min drive to the town. Although there are some great restaurants near by and the views are spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

My wife and I stayed here with my parents and my brother and the space was perfect for us. The pool and hot tub were great and the view was absolutely breathtaking. The road up the hill to the property can seem a little intimidating at first but it's really not bad at all. The location is nice and secluded and close enough to La Fortuna without being too far. Overall we loved our stay here
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

Beautiful home. Immaculate. Amazing views. Owner was helpful and a young person who manages property is next door for anything that comes up. It is a little hard to get to but well worth it. Lake Arenal and the volcano are right there. Lots to do within reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with amazing views

Beautiful property with amazing views!! So peaceful. Loved our stay! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We stayed first week in March. The location and view was amazing. Beds were comfortable. Several good restaurants nearby and decent variety store for supplies at the bottom of the hill otherwise a 30 minute drive to the supermarket in Fortuna. The actual owner, Jim, is who you deal with and he was an amazing resource answering the many questions I had before coming and while there about local attractions. He provided super descriptive directions for the final part of the trip including pictures and even a video of the drive up the mountain. This came in handy when my phone ran out of power and we lost google maps use. Found the place without it easily. Didn’t really need 4 wheel drive but the extra clearance of an SUV probably helped as it is a bumpy road up the mountain but really no problem. The weather was great. Used the pool everyday. And it was nice to have Netflix and Apple Tv for the evenings. All in all we loved our stay there and would certainly stay there again if ever back in CR
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vance R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax in the hills

Beautiful views, quiet nights & great host
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rica trip

Amazing views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane S.

Beautiful views. Could be cleaner

Although a little out of the way from a lot of the activities we did the views from the house of the lake and the volcano were beautiful. Host was very responsive and provided a lot of good information for our stay. The only criticism that I would give of the house is the overall cleanliness. The kitchen was quite dirty. It didn’t appear that the countertops had been wiped off. The table cloth was stained as well as some other linens. The pots and pans were not great for cooking although they got the job done. Body wash was provided in bathrooms but no shampoo or conditioner. Would have been nice to have some beach towels available. Would also be a bonus to have access to a washer/dryer. Easy fixes. Overall great house and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Property

Everything was perfect, beautiful house, grounds, and area. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely beautiful

Out of this world view. Great pool and hot tub. Beautiful home. Excellent owner communication. However, owners info sheets are quite out of date and you ABSOLUTELY need a 4 wheel drive car to make it to the property. But once you’re there, pura vida
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A D., 76110

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay

Good layout, great pool, great views. Owner was very helpful. AC in bedrooms was wonderful at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Travis W., Baton Rouge, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

I hate I can’t give this a 5/5 but feel like I would have wanted to know a few things. The road to get to the house was in TERRIBLE condition. We worried if we would make it each trip back up the mountain. Host did mention during our stay it is going to be worked on soon. However this should have been disclosed prior to our trip. The house is very nice and OMG the property landscaping is to die for. It is pretty isolated and off the beaten path though. Also the beds are hard as boards. Other than that the owner was very nice and if road is in good shape I would have stayed again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geovanni M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for our family

This was a great rental option in the Arenal area. Jim the owner was very communicative from beginning to end. We were greeted in person by the host who went through some details about the house and overall stay. The property is kept immaculate (which is hard to do) from the grounds to the cleanliness of the house. We appreciated the little details such as throw blankets in the lounge sofa, extra towels and blankets, ping pong table, remodeled master bathroom to name a few. Yes some of the window screens need repairing (which I’m sure is a constant task) and the wifi could be stronger but this is by far the best rental option in all of our multiple trips to this area. We were very pleasantly surprised and only wished to have been able to stay longer. Bugs were not an issue as long as we kept lights to a minimum as it is a cloud forest after all. Lastly, there are a few reviews where complaints are noted about the caretaker of the property living onsite (building across from the house). Not only was she hardly visible during our stay but she also helped do some laundry for us. We are looking forward to booking this property again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical vacation in Costa Rica

Our vacation stay in Costa Rica was an unforgettable experience, characterized by stunning views of the volcano and fantastic amenities. The privacy we enjoyed allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the serene and peaceful environment. The local wildlife was abundant and diverse; I was thrilled to add over 25 new birds to my life list. The beautiful flowers added vibrant colors to the landscape, enhancing the overall tranquility and beauty of our surroundings. It was a perfect blend of nature and comfort, creating a truly idyllic getaway. Moreover, the location was incredibly convenient for numerous adventures. We had easy access to exhilarating activities such as ziplining, exploring the Mistico Hanging Bridges, and the fascinating frog night tour (a must do in our opinion). The charming city of La Fortuna was also nearby, offering even more opportunities for exploration and enjoyment. This perfect combination of adventure and relaxation made our stay in Costa Rica truly extraordinary.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rica get away

Great place with awesome view. Owner and property manager were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lara V.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay but a few things need to be mentioned.

While the owner of this home was very kind, and communicative, we were a bit disappointed when we arrived to this house. Perhaps we didn’t look closely enough at the photos, with great detail. As other reviews mention, the views are quite beautiful. But unfortunately, the home itself could use some work. It’s very dated, and very dark, and the building that is on property, where Stephanie the house manager lives, is an eyesore to look at when you arrive to the house, or even look through the kitchen in the window. Served our purposes for our stay, but we had a driver with us, who we thought would be able to comfortably stay in the additional twin that was mentioned. Those additional beds are actually in a very uncomfortable daybed that’s located in the living room. so we ended up having to pay for a small cabin for him to stay nearby. There’s really not much going on in this small town of La Fortuna, so if we ever returned to the area, we would choose to stay closer to where the Hot Springs are, or the downtown area. It was not a 10 minute drive, it was more like a 25 minute drive. At the end of the stay here, we enjoyed the time in the area. But if I’m being totally honest, none of us would give this five stars. I’m sorry, but I felt that for the price, and the photos that were clearly focused very much on the pool and the view, this did not fit our expectation. If the rate was lower, that would likely change my view on the experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

This place is spectacular. The house and landscaping are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Ceiba

Awesome view, very livable. Nice pool and spa but the spa was not heated. Listing said there was a washing machine but if there was it was locked up. You didn’t need the air conditioner much but it was very nice to just cool the bedrooms down before you went to sleep. I would highly recommend this house. Jim the owner was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024