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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

Loved every minute of this beautiful property!

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Fantastic property with the best views! Highly recommend!!

Stayed here for 3 nights and it was a great introduction to Costa Rica. Beautiful home and gardens. View of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal are wonderful. Hummingbirds in abundance. Conveniently located to great hikes and food and activities. Stephanie, the housekeeper, was very nice and helpful. Highly recommend!

Beautiful place with beautiful views. While the house shows signs of aging, shower handles not easy to work, older appliances the host is ABSOLUTELY quick to respond to any questions or concerns and has a on site assistant ready to help. Very comfortable, views outstanding local restaurant The Phoenix awesome!!!!!! We would definitely come back!

We spent a month in this lovely home about 30 miles outside of downtown La Fortuna. The house has a great modern design with three comfy bedrooms and three bathrooms. Adding comfortable outdoor seating and an outdoor dining area would be a great addition. Also needs a grill if you enjoy cooking at home as we do. Stephanie, the Housekeeper, is very responsive and thorough. Lovely person too. This house is also close to the best hiking trails in the area. We highly recommend this as a place to stay for exploring all the area has to offer.

Super cool drive up to the house. Open views throughout the house. Each room has its own balcony. Stocked kitchen for cooking and entertaining. We had a great stay!

Great host and on property care taker. Incredible views and space for a family of 5. Game room below with pool bar and talk to the care take to help turn on the hot tub after a long awaited day of hiking. Location is key to all the Arenal area without being in LaFortuna. Day trips to 1968 park, La Roca canyoning a must for the adventure seeker, hanging bridges walk, pool side sunny days and a view of Arenal was epic to clear for us. Highly recommended! Bring your store stuff however there is a market 2 min away and excellent restaurant for basics. Chef at the house was arranged for two nights and was a nice meal. Overall a great host and very knowledgeable about the place and all the best to do. Our family of 5 adults enjoyed our stay.

Wonderful property, excellent location, home is clean and fun. Thank you, Jim!

Great house with beautiful views. Very responsive host made any issues easy to handle. Very remote. Make sure vehicle is able to handle steep, stoney drive. Would definitely do it it all again!

A beautiful home with a great view. The pool heater had issues, but the host had people on site to work problem. Absolutely recommend this property

This home is an amazing place! It’s in a fairly secluded location partway up a mountain, the road up is rough (though I never needed 4 wheel drive), but once you see the view from the terrace, those facts become features rather than bugs. To say the view is stunning would be an understatement. And the wildlife! Do you know what a coati is? I didn’t until one sauntered through the yard. Hawks were enjoying soaring on the thermals in the early evening during our stay and seeing them swoop over the terrace roof 15 feet from us was thrilling. We’re not usually bird watchers, but we found the spectrum of birds the Merlin Bird ID app identified fascinating. The house itself is beautiful, with every door hand carved, plenty of amenities, and a comfortable place to stay. Yes, occasionally an ant comes in the house, but it’s literally a jungle out there, so nothing unexpected or bothersome. It took us 30 minutes or less to get to the thermal spas, horseback riding, sloth tours, and other activities and shops in La Fortuna. There are also various markets, restaurants and activities within a few minutes of the house. The owner Jim was tremendously helpful with suggestions, very accommodating, and extremely prompt with communication. My husband and I had a magnificent experience and would definitely want to stay at Jim’s house again.

Beautiful scenery! House was very nice.

The house and grounds were amazing. Perfect for the 3 couples that went. The view of the lake was great. The house is about 35-40 minutes to La Fortuna. There are limited dining choices in the area but Restaurante El Patio at the end of the "street" (about 1/2 mile from the house, was delicious and the employees were so friendly! It is a wonderful house stocked with everything you need. I would definitely stay there again.

You might look at these pictures and think this place is too good to be true...we can assure you...it is as beautiful as the pictures suggest. You will be staying in an oasis. We loved just sitting on one of the many porches and watching the wildlife of Costa Rica surround us. Jim is an amazing host...probably the best we've ever had. Very responsive to any questions and provides a ton of info upfront. Do be prepared for the road leading up to the house---we had a front wheel drive van that made it up okay--but definitely would have preferred an all-wheel/4-wheel drive vehicle--particularly in the rain (a good idea anywhere in Costa Rica outside of San Jose). We highly recommend this property to anyone who wants a little oasis to themselves.

Our stay was great. Jim was SO helpful through the entire process, super responsive and easy to communicate with, gave suggestions on things to do and even booked a chef for us one night. The place is nice and views are great, tons of birds and even saw some monkeys on the property. The road up to the property is a bit hard, but it’s quick and we were able to manage with only 2WD. Was about 35 minutes drive to downtown la Fortuna, tons of hot springs in between the property and la fortuna. Would recommend to anyone staying in the area!

As a group of novice birdwatchers, we were thrilled by the birds we sighted on this property. The house is lovely and private. The views are million dollar — both the lake and the volcano right there! The host is very responsive and helpful. We also highly recommend the restaurant Terrazzas del Arenal in El Castillo 5 minutes away. The only downside is the 3+hour drive from the airport, but that’s just what is required to get to the La Fortuna area.

This home is perfectly located with just a short drive to La Fortuna, El Castillo, Mistico Hanging Bridges, Sky Adventures, the Butterfly Conservatory and the Lava Fields. Beautiful views from every bedroom and an amazing pool deck. The host was one of the most responsive individuals I've ever dealt with on VRBO and was a true pleasure. I wouldn't hesitate to book this property again.

We rented the house solely because of the view of Arenal. On my previous trip, it was hidden by class the entire time. Views were incredible. House had plenty of room, pool was enjoyed by the kids, Jim was super responsive, and overall a nice time was had.

We very much enjoyed our stay! Jim was a fantastic host. We ran into a major issue at the house that was completely out of Jim’s or our control, but Jim was able to quickly implement a solution and already had a back up plan in place in case this type of issue ever happened. We were pleasantly surprised and relieved! We were very well taken care of and felt that Jim made sure we were a priority during our stay. The area surrounding the house is so peaceful and the views are amazing! We didn’t get to see any howler monkeys but we heard them on occasion. We also heard and saw a lot of birds as well as some cows if they happened to be close by. The house itself was nice and very spacious. All of the linens, bathrooms on the main level, and kitchenware were clean. There are some bugs that manage to creep in past the window and door screens and we had to make sure counters were kept clean to avoid ants, but the house is surrounded by nature so it’s to be expected. I am one who hates bugs but I didn’t feel icky or gross while in the house if that tells you anything. The breeze coming through the house was very refreshing during the afternoon storms! A 4-wheel drive vehicle is helpful getting up the last leg of the drive up the mountain. There is a small store and a few restaurants near the house. El Patio Al Carbón was our favorite and Howler’s was good too! Howlers is cash only* Overall, we enjoyed our stay and really appreciated Jim’s hospitality!

Jim’s place was wonderful! We were a large family with a 4 year old and 1 year old and we all were so happy with the home and all amenities. The house was located off the beaten path of the exciting and busy La Fortuna but close enough to get to it and hanging bridges, coffee and hot chocolate tours, hot springs, Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano. The house had great coffee, restaurants and a great bakery all close by. We would recommend this house to anyone and if we ever come back to CR, we know we would stay here for sure!

We had a great time staying here. Jim, the owner, was excellent at communication in advance and met us at the property upon arrival. We had read about the road/driveway in several of the reviews, it is pretty steep but nothing to be worried about. There are multiple restaurants around the property, some can be walked to and all serve excellent food. We would absolutely stay here again, the house is beautiful and in a setting that cannot quite be described!

This home was everything and more! Home was gorgeous and clean! Pool was refreshing, a/c units worked well, communication was fast and easy...perfect! This house is about 30 min from LaFortuna but worth every bit of the gorgeous drive! You won't be sorry if you rent this home...you just won't want to leave!

Jim was great to communicate with and was there to show us around when we checked in. The house is large and sits up on a hill with gorgeous views. Tons of birds. Very peaceful. Be aware that you’ll be about 30 min outside of La Fortuna and driving up and down a winding rocky road.

The property offers incredible views of both the lake and the volcano. If you like birds, this is a great place to hear and watch them. We enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and butterflies. There is plenty of shaded outdoor space to enjoy the views. The pool was cleaned during our 4 day stay. Jim was very responsive via whatsapp. We would absolutely stay here again.