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5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting!

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Pool
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
AU$483
avg per night

Explore the area

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Boca Arenal, Alajuela Province
  • Place, Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Lagos Hot Springs
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$483
avg per night

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About the area

Cutris

Cutris is home to this lodge. Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos and Baldi Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World. Kalambu Hot Springs and Natura Eco Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 26 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 57 min drive - 53.4 km
  • Paradise Hot Springs - 58 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 58 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 59 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centro Turístico Las Iguanas - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪bar y restaurante el botecito - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante El Ferry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Doña Nena - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Mila - ‬20 min drive

About this property

5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting!

Welcome to Garza Morena (Brown Heron), where you will find privacy, comfort, and the magic of the tropic in complete harmony! This beautiful lakefront property is situated in 1.75 acres facing Lake Cutris, about 40 km (or 40 minutes) from the town of La Fortuna, a world class destination in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest. Make this tropical paradise retreat your next vacation adventure!
The property offers a peaceful and idyllic setting with all the exotic natural beauty and sounds of the tropical forest that Costa Rica is known for. The house has been designed for your comfort and enjoyment of the outdoors, with extensive pool and BBQ area, including outdoor kitchen, private dock, kayaks, and more. The floor plan includes the main living area with kitchen/dining area, and expansive outdoor deck for al fresco dining an lounging in the hammocks. The main floor is comprised of three bedrooms that sleep up to twelve people, with two full bathrooms in the main floor, and one full bathroom in the pool area below. Other amenities include hot water, washer and dryer, toiletries, towels, etc. The kitchen is also equipped with spices and other cooking basic supplies. Grab your morning coffee and take a walk through the manicured garden pathways, listen to the sounds of nature and enjoy all the beauty all around you. Come and experience the magic of a Pure Life (Pura Vida!).

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

As of 22 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! on 22 Apr 2026 start from AU$483, 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 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! located?

Situated in Cutris, this lodge is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos and within 25 miles (40 km) of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Aquas Zarcas Square. Aguas Zarcas Church and Quesada City Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! Reviews

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. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Great place for a family/friends retreat

This secluded home boast all the warmth and wonder of the San Carlos region. The views from the balcony at night and the morning sunrise are spectator.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful week here in our private setting. Raquel was very attentive and checked in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the kayaking on the lake, the rural location, the proximity to la Fortuna. The grounds were beautiful. We saw a toucan in a tree during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian p.

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

Amazing property, fantastic experience!

What a wonderful stay. This property exceeded expectations. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to relax and unwind after adventure-seeking in La Fortuna, this is the place for you. Highly recommended! Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to experience Costa Rica at its finest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Beautiful and Breathtaking Home

I can't say enough good things about this property. It's gorgeous and Raquel, the host, was amazing! She left us a delicious gift basket with fruit and snacks on the counter, she was readily available whenever we texted her with questions and she had great recommendations for restaurants to eat at nearby. We would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

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

Great spot for vacations

Garza Morena is a beautiful house in a great location! It is peaceful and quiet with all of the amenities you need to just stay and enjoy, while also being a reasonable distance (45 to 90 minutes) to most of the fun activities in the La Fortuna area. We are a family of 6 and had plenty of space and everything we needed. Raquel was very helpful and quickly responded whenever we needed something.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Beautiful getaway

We absolutely loved this house. It was very clean, neat and had all the necessities. We spent 9 days in Costa Rica, only 2 days in this house but i wish we had spent them all here. It is a quiet location and absolutely stunning property. The landscaping is goegeous. The view over the lake is breathtaking. Check in/out process was simple. Only, make sure you get good directions, we got a bit lost coming here. Would really love to come back. Thank you so much to our host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leeanne v.

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

Lovely Property

The house and grounds are beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s gorgeous looking over the lake. Pool was fantastic. Bedrooms and bathrooms are great. Check in easy and there was even a welcome basket with fruit. Would stay again. The only thing people need to know is that it is 45 min to La Fortuna even though it looks closer on the map. This didn’t bother us but if you are expecting to just pop in and out of town you need to plan accordingly from a time perspective.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anjali P.

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

Great patio with pool in quiet area

Loved the welcome basket with an abundance of fruits and treats for the kids. It was a nice house, great morning view of the lake and sitting outside with coffee every morning was amazing. Had an issue in one room with the AC but owners were quick to respond and fix it. Would have been perfect if the living room had air conditioning. Maybe get some screens for the doors and windows to stay open and allow a draft to cool it off. We kept them shut because of all the insects and mosquitos. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and pots to cook with. Basic grocery store was reasonably close. Kids loved using the kayaks on the quiet lake. The view was the best every morning ing and the pool was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

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

Amazing!

We loved our stay here. I would come back again in a heartbeat. The team welcomed us into the home and went through all of the necessary items we would need to know while we were staying there. They were very generous with her time and answered her questions as we had them. They left us some amazing, homemade juice and a huge plate of fruit. The wildlife birdwatching was fantastic. The pool was a pure joy. There were extra blankets for every bed plenty of towels, and the kitchen was well stocked. We were happy and comfortable the entire time and couldn’t say more about the hospitality we received. we notified them of a small plumbing issue and it was fixed within hours and they even brought us cake and ice cream when they came to do the repair. Above and beyond anything we ever expected Thank you so much for a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

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

Awesome Patio/Pool Area and Backyard View!

This house was very modern and very clean, and had an awesome back patio/pool area with a great view of the lake. The check-in process was more complicated than other places we stayed at, but the instructions given by the host made it a breeze. The host was very communicative with us through every step of the process, and answered any text within minutes. The only slight downside to this house was that it did not have hot water. The shower on the main level (not the master bathroom) also did not drain very well, and I was standing in about 2 inches of water by the end of my shower. It ended up draining, but the host may want to look into that for future rentals. The only other suggestion I have for the hosts with this house, is to get a hot tub to go along with the pool :) that would make this house amazing! All in all, we had a great time here and I would definitely recommend this house to anyone in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My family and I loved our stay here, such a beautiful home, clean rooms, air conditioning worked great, the pool was great for family time and we loved taking the kayaks out on the lake. I wish we had more time at this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely stunning!!! Wonderful place to relax. It is about a 45 minute drive into LaFortuna but well worth it to us! Raquel was a great host. If we have the opportunity to go back we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great! Never had to wait for a response if we had a question. The house was perfect! Perfect location, grounds were beautiful, size was perfect for our group of 7. Raquel was an amazing host! Set us up with a massage therapist who came to the house for 4 of us. And when power went out in the area, she found us a close restaurant who was airing the Super Bowl! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026