Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!

9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

El Castillo, Provincia de Alajuela

Costa Rica Sky Adventures6 min drive
Arenal Volcano10 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park14 min drive

We cannot recommend this location highly enough. The pictures are accurate. Upon checking in the owners met with us and ...

Casey B.

Feb 17, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Studio Wow! Is our new addition to our Home and business La Ventanita Cafe. Nestled on the far corner on stilts with a bird eye view of Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal & surrounding cloud forest hills. This tiny studio is perfect for couples, single travelers or a group of 3, to get away and enjoy our little mountain village of El Castillo.

Studio Wow features a queen size bed, sitting area, a hot shower with tub, Wifi, A/C, cable TV and a kitchenette, we provide you a breakfast basket so you can make your own breakfast, as our restaurant offers lunch and dinner.

One of my favorite feature is gifted by Mother Nature, the sound of the river "Rio Gato" and tons of wildlife. This village is truley a bird watcher paradise.

Stratigicley located you can walk to the Butterfly Conservatory or hike up to a hidden waterfall.
Within a 15 mintue drive you have;
Arenal National Park 8km
Sky Adventure Park 4km "Zipline and Hanging Bridges"
1968 hiking trails 9km
Observatory Lodge hiking trails 7km
Lake access, Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Fishing and water activities 3km
Horseback Riding 1Km
Mystico Hanging Bridges 15km
Free Hot Springs 15km
Butterfly Conservatory 100 meters

Property manager

Kelly Umana

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Bajo consulta

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

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

About the area

La Fortuna

This apartment is located in La Fortuna. 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 National Park. Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory are also worth visiting.

El Castillo, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 6 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 10 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park - 14 min drive
Tabacon Hot Springs - 14 min drive
La Fortuna Waterfall - 31 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

La Cava Pizza a la Leña - 24 min drive
Virgita Ristorante - 21 min drive
Restaurante Río Lounge - 31 min drive
Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 13 min drive
Ave Restaurant - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views! located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Arenal and within 3 miles (5 km) of Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Arenal Eco Zoo. Butterfly Conservatory is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

16 May 2024

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

Wow!

Amazing property!! Absolutely loved staying here. The views are unbeatable, the room was very nice and clean, and the location was great. I will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

6 May 2024

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

Peaceful With Stunning Views

Spent 5 days here, enjoying sweeping views of Arenal volcano and lake. Perfect for the solo traveler or couple, this is an open plan studio with lots of natural light and nearly wraparound windows. The feel is very private (plenty of curtains). Nice, quiet location in el Castillo. Kelly and Alejandra were friendly and gracious hosts. Appreciated their proactive communication regarding check-in or any questions I had. Enjoyed the sweet cafe they operate right near the studio. Great place to have a quiet meal or sit and read. Don't pass on the neighborhood hike right outside the front door (Thank you Kelly for the tip). Head left up the hill for even more gorgeous views up on the ridge. As is the case with the greater la Fortuna area, it's good to have a car or an available driver. Ecotermales, Hanging bridges, Arenal Observatory, 1968 hike and the usual attractions are all nearby. I'd definitely return to this location.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Magdalene F.

30 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

El Castillo Studio above La Ventanita Cafe

Pros - The view is spectacular from the studio. The bed is comfortable, the water pressure in the Shower and bathroom was great. The food in the cafe below is very affordable and was very good, except the nachos (we did not care for this). Kelly (owner) was quick to respond. You will see amazing Condors fly right by the balconies every day. The staff at the Cafe are wonderful especially Kenny & Blanquita. The Terrazas at Arenal restaurant up the hill has an AMACING view. You MUST visit. We did not know about it, just ran across it walking up the hill. Cons - Front door had large gaps all around, we had all kinds of bugs in the studio and that was not good at all. The studio is very small with a tub in the middle of the room (not practical at all). There are no closets, so we had to live out of our suitcases for a week. There is very little water pressure in the kitchen faucet. The micro dd not work. We experienced a few power outages; one lasted an hour or so. A car is a MUST. Only one bus out at 7 am and one in at 5 pm or so.. The taxis are expensive. We went into town one time and stayed in the rest of the time.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

14 Apr 2024

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

Simply, WOW

Although the photos are great, they simply don’t do the place justice. Kelly has mindfully designed and built something spectacular with this place. He and his wife, Alejandra were so friendly and welcoming. They also own a restaurant on the property that we ate at and not only was it some of the best food we have eaten on our trip, the prices were incredible too. This is more than 5/5, we would say 10/10.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024