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
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About the area
Tilaran
Located in Tilaran, this villa is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include FlyZone Wakeboard School and Monteverde Frog Pond. Wellness Park Costa Rica and Butterfly Conservatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Tenorio Volcano National Park - 52 min drive - 17.2 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 148 min drive
Restaurants
Tom's Pan German Bakery - 32 min drive
Restaurante Brisas del Lago - 13 min walk
Casa Italia - 33 min drive
Eat Alien Food - 32 min drive
Pizzeria Tsunami - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$143, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular Lake Arenal and Mountain view rental located?
Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Arenal and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Tronadora Arena. Cerro Tovar and FlyZone Wakeboard School are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is cozy. We spent Christmas eve and few days after here. The beds are comfortable. The shower pressure was good. The kitchen is well equipped for meal prep. AC in the bedrooms but it wasn't needed. The main house has screens on the windows to a great breeze. The separate extra room doesnt have screens, which would have bern nice. The lake views from wrap around deck are nice. You can spot toucans, hummingbirds, hawks and much more. The lake is out the main gate and a 5 minute walk down the hill. You can take a boat ride or rent pedal boats, kayaks or jet skis. There are 2 restaurants here as well or a few more are a 5 minute drive into the little town with 2 small convenience stores.It is a curvy 1.5 hours drive to La Forttuna. Overall we had a nice, relaxing time here experiencing nature.
My family and I stayed there for 3 nights and it was absolutely perfect. The villa is nice and spacious. I love the kitchen and the view of the water from the villa. Would definitely recommend this to others and stay again when I'm in CR.
Puja S.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks. Appreciate it.
George
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ana S.
22 Oct 2010
Great staying at Lago Arenal
We stayed on this amazing villa some time ago and really enjoyed the place, the views, the taste of the architecture, the amenities, and the service provided. I really appreciate the peace and the beauty of the surroundings. We had everything we need in this villa and more.
Great place to stay away from the hustle of La Fortuna
Great spot to land and really get away from the majority of tourists. Local restaurants are cheaper, people are happier and it is not that far to all things Arenal. The house was great and property manager responded quickly when we had questions. Only thing is there is just one gate code, doors take a bit to get used to lock and unlock and house is 4th one on the left. But those are just minor things.
The property is good floor plan and located with the view of the lake. There are two excellent restaurants about a three minute drive. The nearby town of Tilaran Is everything you would need. It is still rainy season which encourages you to get out early and be back by mid afternoon to enjoy the tropical rain. We would certainly consider using this location again
I can't say enough great things about this place! Absolutely beautiful place. Beautiful surroundings! No complaints at all. We only had 4 amazing days here but wish we could have had more. We didn't cook but the kitchen was fully stocked with any cookware you might need. I do hope we can come back to this wonderful place and stay much longer! I reached out to Pablo a few times and he always responded within a couple minutes. Thanks for sharing your place with us!
Absolutely gorgeous property with an amazing wrap-around porch and spectacular views. I was not expecting the winding drive around Lake Arenal, if you get motion sickness come prepared. Easy access to Tilaran where you can get everything you need, cool little butcher and mini-market down the road to supply your stay if you dont want to drive into Tilaran. The house had a few hornets nests that once we notified the property manager they sent someone to take care of them immediately. The only issue we had with the property was the freezer wasnt freezing and the description of the properties location was a little off- it was actually on the left side of the road but still the 4th property in the complex. Made for an excellent base of operations for waterfall exploration, hotsprings soaking, and stimulating the local economy with tourism . Would definitely stay here again.
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
The house is so cute and cozy! It has everything that you may need for your stay. From the kitchen to the different rooms, everything is set. It is private and the lake was indeed in front. It was clean and the communication with the owner was very easy. If peace and quiet is what you are looking for, that is absolutely your place. We got rainy days which made it hard to enjoy the lake. It was also far from activities so anywhere we wanted to go took us at least an hour and a half.
Paula S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John P.
14 Jan 2017
Pablo was great
The house was great but in our case the weather was not. Luckily Pablo came out to our house and made many calls on our behalf to set us up with multiple adventures that made the trip great. it made the trip a big success
John P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank John. Pablo can arrange tours for you. He is very responsible and will take care of you to the best of his ability.
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
Josefine G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
alice y.
16 Feb 2010
We highly recommend this ...
We highly recommend this rental. We have stayed many places in Costa Rica and were delighted to find a home of this quality for rent. It is extremely well appointed, beautiful and spacious, with high quality linens, towels and furnishings. All the appliances in the kitchen are high quality as are the pots and pans and other amenities. Everything is exactly as was described on the web site. The staff on site extremely courteous and helful. The view of the lake and moutains is beautiful and breathtaking.
P.S. If you stay here you must try Las Brisas Restaurant on the road to Tilaran. The food is fantastic, the chef is a true culinary artist !
alice y.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Alice and Jerry. I am glad you enjoyed my house. Hope to see you again!
Verified
8/10 Good
Charles M.
19 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
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.
Charles M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa M.
12 Feb 2019
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.
Lisa M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank Lisa
I appreciate your comments. We have many guests who come to stay at our house and every one of them have enjoyed their stay and Costa Rica. Very secure, clean and well maintained considering the rainforest, insects and humid weather in CR. The house furnitures are done with authenticity of Costa Rica culture. I am glad you are not coming to buy the house. You are just visiting for 4-5 days. Just enjoy life.the house should be worth 250.00/night and you got a very cheap price. Hope you are not coming to CR to watch TV.
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!
Cynthia R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thanks Cynthia. We try our best to make this home your home during your stay!! Pablo has always been great and I am glad your family had a great time.
Archival
6/10 Okay
annemiek m.
15 May 2013
Not up to par
We arrived at May 4 with 6 persons and stayed for 4 days in this house. the house was not very clean (we were forced to do some cleaning ourselves...) and there was no one around to show us how the TV works or the wifi. They did not know the password of the wifi. Later on the management said that we arrived on a weekend and the office is closed.... Strange for a vacation home. There we venthood did not work at all. We were not very happy with the view or the privacy of the house. We cannot recommend it, unfortunately.
annemiek m.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2020
As an owner let me assure the future renters that cleanliness is the number one priority for me. so many families have stayed in this home and there has never been an issue with cleanliness. I checked with my management and they assured me that the house was clean and this group was very hard to work with. They want 5 star hotel like service every day without hiring a maid service. Even though it was the weekend the office staff waited for this group to come until late but never came until very late. But the security is available 24 hrs to show the house and operated the TV for them. He did not know the password to the Wi-Fi but it was given to them the next day. The next day the office manager offered free cleaning again but they were adamant they did not want it. Let me assure the new clients that we make sure the clients are communicated early prior to arrival and also know the time when they arrive so everything is well taken care of. Communication is important. We have no idea what this client is mentioning in terms of privacy. All rooms have doors and all windows have curtains. If future clients have questions feel free to contact the owner. We pride in the cleanliness and beauty of our home. We want clients who wants to enjoy and relax in a private beautiful location.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Anna S.
11 Mar 2023
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
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.
Anna S.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2023
This is a seasoned traveler who likes to find some issue in the house and get a discount. I have never advertised my property for any hydrotherapy or hot tub treatment for back pain while renting this properly . Its evident from actual travelers reviews. Since i did not budge to her request for discounted stay she gave me a bad review. Future clients should pass this review. She also complained of refrigerator not freezing well enough .But as a responsible owner I sent a tech on a weekend from 40 miles away to fix any issue . If not given discount expect bad reviews. There are no termites in the house. We fumigate for every 3 months.
On the good side of things this traveler enjoyed the beautiful deck and sat around and enjoyed the lake views with the beautiful breeze and the sounds of birds flying around, enjoyed cable TV in the comfortable living area with great furnitures, enjoyed the 24 hrs hot showers and cooked on the beautiful Italian full kitchen.
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.
Taryn M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2021
Our home is maintained to the highest of standards and the vast majority of our guests have a wonderful experience. I would like to address some of your stated “concerns”
1. Our rental manager had shared directions with you including GPS coordinates necessary to get to the house and you had responded to these emails, confirming receipt. I apologize for any difficulty you may have experienced effectively utilizing your navigation system.
2. Likewise, the number to enter the gates were emailed / communicated to you. I am glad that a fellow community member was able to assist you with a keypad.
3. As a more secluded, tropical destination, most guests are understanding of fluctuations in the connectivity of electronics. We promptly fixed the AC issue the following day after it broke! I encourage you to return to our home if you would like a TV viewing experience in Costa Rica when we put up a Brand New HDTV.
4. Apologies for the missing panel of wood. Given the humid climate and prevalence of wood in our home, sometimes pieces get warped have to b be replaced. As soon as the materials arrived the next day, this was fixed (Within the duration of your stay!).
Lastly, even after you did not show up on the agreed upon check-in date, and then suggested a refund, we worked to provide you with a wonderful stay. We provide our guests with a private, authentic experience in Costa Rica. You were 4 adults and were not even paying for the Casita which was complimentary for you!
Loved it!!! Would be 5 star should the property owner had communicated with us to fix some issues. Water pressure issue on our last day, missing a lot of outdoor lighting, one of 4 toilets not working and bathroom lighting near mirrors for ladies to put on makeup:) Otherwise this is a gem!
I live in United states and I have a beautiful brand new property overlooking Lake Arenal in Tilaran, Guanacaste. Its a beautiful house and you wont be disappointed.
Why they chose this property
This is my second home. Tropical country and I love nature.You can see all kind of colorful birds and plants here. Great for hiking and adventures. I plan to retire in the future in Costa Rica.
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English, Spanish
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