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Romantic Retreat Volcano View! River Trail!

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A room with a balcony overlooking a lush landscape and a mountain.
A spacious kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a central island.
A spacious living area with a red leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a glass-enclosed patio.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a bar area with stools, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.
A rural landscape with a house featuring a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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San Carlos Castillo de la Fortuna, El Castillo, Alajuela-San Carlos Castillo de la Fortuna
  • Place, Butterfly Conservatory
    ‪28 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Los Lagos 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. Butterfly Conservatory and Wellness Park Costa Rica are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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San Carlos Castillo de la Fortuna, El Castillo, Alajuela-San Carlos Castillo de la Fortuna

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Baldi Premium Bar - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Caña Brava - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Retreat Volcano View! River Trail! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Romantic Retreat Volcano View! River Trail!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Retreat Volcano View! River Trail!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Retreat Volcano View! River Trail!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Retreat Volcano View! River Trail! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Arenal and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Butterfly Conservatory. Arenal Volcano and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, secluded stay with incredible views!This property was absolutely beautiful and very well maintained, with lush surroundings and stunning views of Arenal Volcano. It felt wonderfully secluded and peaceful, yet was only about a 10-minute drive into town. The location was perfect for exploring all the area has to offer. The home was also very well stocked with everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The propert was beautiful & Augustine was wonderful! Very helpful & quick to respond
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Definitely have to be ready for the drive up the mountain but that’s part of the adventure
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location is excellent for those who wish to be away from the crowds. View from the deck is breathtaking! Entry drive from paved road is ROUGH. However, we have stayed here twice and had no problems even when raining. A 4X4 is recommended.
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, very clean, quiet and a great view
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far one of the most beautiful places we have stayed. Extremely peaceful with unforgettable views. close enough to La fortuna and other activities. would recommend anyone to stay here. definitely need 4WD to get up to the home
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is beautiful, views are even better, host is very attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is probably the most unique home you’ll ever stay in. The views are absolutely incredible. The layout is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views from every room. Very quiet. Well equipped. Art work ,doors,gardens were gorgeous
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The property is truly stunning.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Check in with local contact was flawless (friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating). View is stunning and property is beautiful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As promised - an incredible view. Blissfully away from the hustle and bustle of La Fortuna. Comfortable home - great beds, plenty of hot water: an architectural period piece, frozen in time.The road is indeed best suited for 4WD. We made it with 2WD, but it maxed out our Toyota cross. The host was great- Agustin came to meet us when we arrived - around 8 PM.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay! It felt like we were right in the jungle. Our host set up a couple of great tours for us. I grew up in a rural area so the road to the house was not difficult, although the recommendation for a 4 wheel drive was appropriate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous!

We recently stayed here for a couple nights and the view is stunning! It was everything we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Stay

We enjoyed our stay and the quietness of the area! We would stay here again. The birding is fantastic on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful place

This is a beautiful place to stay with great views of the volcano. Very clean and has everything you could possible need in the kitchen. We will return
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House in paradise

We had wonderful stay in the house. It has everything: views, privacy, hiking trail to waterfall, short driving distance to La Fortuna, hot springs, etc. Would definitely recommend it to all our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magnificent views

The views say it all! Magnificant! Beautiful place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views, great home

We enjoyed watching the birds, private gardens, private hiking trails, and the private waterfalls. Oh, and the views were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely fell in LOVE with this place! It is so magical! It's hard to want to even leave the deck to go anywhere. If you're on the fence about staying, just book it!! You won't be sorry!! So glad we found the White Hawk. It made our trip unforgettable! We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, perfect for two couples

We loved our stay at this incredible house. Coffee on the deck while watching the birds. Wonderful hikes right from the property and great restaurants close by. It was absolutely wonderful and the host’s communication was very good. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

From the check in, to the house and the view, everything was great. As a consequence, we had a very nice few days exploring the Arenal area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful immersion experience

Stunning views of the volcano and rainforest from all living spaces including the bedroom. Very peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend. Saw toucans and lots of other beautiful birds right on the property. Hope to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a great place

The pictures do not do this home justice. Very clean, comfortable, great views, flowers everywhere. We would like to return next year. Convenient to many activities yet very quiet and private
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amazing pictures of the Hawks Nest sold me on this place to begin with. After staying here, I must say that this is one of those rare instances where pictures simply do not do this property justice. All I can say is if you are thinking about it-just stop looking and book this house. I've been all over the world and this is a top 5 stay. La Ventanita Cafe is the only place in the neighborhood you should eat. There are other options that are a hard pass. La Ventanita is amazing food, price, service, views-the whole package-Really, everything else in the neighborhood is just bad. Stock groceries in the city. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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