Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

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Parking available
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Barbecue grill

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El Castillo de La Fortuna, Alajuela (province)

Costa Rica Sky Adventures
‪13 min drive‬
Arenal Volcano
‪20 min drive‬
Tabacon Hot Springs
‪23 min drive‬
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Jim Florance

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Laundry

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outdoors only.

Important information

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baldi Hot Springs. Travelling with kids? Consider Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

El Castillo de La Fortuna, Alajuela (province)

What's nearby

Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 13 min drive - 4.6 km
Arenal Volcano - 20 min drive - 8.9 km
Tabacon Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 12.0 km
Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive - 12.5 km
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 30 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬31 min drive
‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬41 min drive
‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬23 min drive
‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬9 min drive
‪Soda La Palma - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Home overlooks Arenal Volcano & Lake Arenal & Ceiba Tree located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Arenal, Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. Costa Rica Sky Adventures is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

4 Apr 2025

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

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.

26 Mar 2025

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

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.

20 Mar 2025

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

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.

16 Feb 2025

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

Relax in the hills

Beautiful views, quiet nights & great host

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 Feb 2025

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

Costa Rica trip

Amazing views!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shane S.

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

1 Jan 2025

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

Stunning Property

Everything was perfect, beautiful house, grounds, and area. Would absolutely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary L.

8 Sept 2024

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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.

14 July 2024

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

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.

8 July 2024

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

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.

13 June 2024

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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.

7 June 2024

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

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.

31 May 2024

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

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.

8 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

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.

6 May 2024

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Paradise

This place is spectacular. The house and landscaping are beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

29 Apr 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

8 Apr 2024

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

Unbelievable home and setting

Our family of 7 absolutely LOVED every minute of our stay at Jim’s lovely home! From the moment we got there, we were in awe of the incredible views, the property, and home. Arenal is a magical place and we truly enjoyed feeling at home relaxing on the balconies, playing in the pool, enjoying in the hot tub, going on walks around the property, sighting wildlife, and taking in the majestic views of the volcano, Arenal and lake Arenal. We couldn’t have wanted anything more and I wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you to Jim, for being so responsive and helpful with everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

7 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

We loved our time at this property, our only regret is not staying longer. Communication was very prompt when needed. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. I liked be out if the busy town of La Fortuna but close enough to have a short drive to anything we wanted to do in the area,

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

30 Mar 2024

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Beautiful home and Lake View

The house is nice and well appointed (even rice maker). Beautiful woodwork. Clean and nicely kept grounds. Lots of birds and some other wildlife spotted. The location is quite and remote the last mile in is a little rough but managed in Suzuki vitara. It’s located near some things to do but we found ourselves driving into La fortuna several times, it’s 30min so plan accordingly.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breeannajoubran J.

23 Mar 2024

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

Relaxing, easy, spacious

Our family of 5 stayed here for 3 nights. Our 3 young daughters had a blast. We explored the town la fortuna, butterfly observatory, hanging bridges, la fortuna waterfall, hot water springs nearby. Ryan at Al patio carbone has the name of the hot springs that has multiple pools. We had a blast. The house was laid out great, very clean, Stephanie is great that lives next door. The only downside is the bathrooms are a bit dated but totally looked past all that as we were in Costa Rica and our family was having a great adventure. If you want to use the hot tub give Stephanie at least a 3-5 hour warning so it gets warm. We felt safe and relaxed the entire time. The local food spots near the home that we ate at were nepenthe, Al patio carbone and a really cool spot called essence by the butterfly place. We would definitely recommend. The host was easy to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skyler E.

16 Mar 2024

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

Incredible view of Lake Arenal!

This place did not disappoint on location. It is off the beaten path but the view is worth it. Don’t let the road up intimidate, it’s an easy road in all conditions with the right vehicle. The kids loved playing in the pool while we sat on the deck and enjoyed the 360 degrees of beauty. Fit 12 of us fairly easily and I never felt that we were on top of each other while staying. The owner and manager were very responsive and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki N.

13 Mar 2024

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Spectacular View

Very comfortable beds and accommodations. Great locale to venture out from, hikes, butterfly conservatory, and Fortuna a great town and restaurant up the hill is a gem.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luann O.

9 Mar 2024

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Best view!!!!

Loved every minute of this beautiful property!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

8 Mar 2024

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La Fortuna

Great Spot

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew and Annslee H.

5 Mar 2024

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Amazing. Views!

Fantastic property with the best views! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim Florance

From left to right: Jim, Wes, Josie, Robin. Our family first visited Costa Rica in 2010 and fell in love with the Arenal area. Two years later, we spent our first week in the new house. Jim and Robin are retired and split our time between our US residence and Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

You'll hear many stories about people that visit Costa Rica and experience an epiphany or an awakening. That's what happened to us. We began searching for land in Aug 2010 and found the Old Ceiba Tree lot and we completed construction in the Fall of 2012. There is an energy that one can feel when you are there; it's indescribable but undeniable. Once you experience it, you'll be going back over and over.

What makes this property unique

We designed the home to bring the outdoors and indoors together. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors that open to lake and volacano views. The cool mountain breezes flow thoughout the home. The temperatures average about 75°F year round so no air conditioning is necessary (but optionally available in the bedrooms). We get our pure crystal clear soft water from a mountain spring ('naciente') that is about 6km in the virgin cloud forest. At night the temperatures typically drop about 10° and in December and January you might even need to put a fleece on to stay warm. Being on the edge of the rain forest, we get a lot of rain but if you wait an hour the weather will change and when the sun pops out be careful because you can get a sunburn even when the sky is overcast (ask Josie). Each room has a terrace facing the lake/volcano side of the house. Be prepared to rise early to the sounds of howler monkeys that frequently spend the night in our guarumo tree (a favorite hangout for all kinds of monkeys and birds) or the cacaphony of loras (red-lored parrots) that reside in the area.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Convertible bed(s)

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Guest Bedroom 2

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2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

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Bathroom 4

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