Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast included
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  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province
  • Popular LocationCosta Rica Sky Adventures12 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano19 min drive
  • Popular LocationMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park29 min drive

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About the area

La Fortuna

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Arenal and 2 miles (3 km) of Arenal Eco Zoo with a stay here. Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 12 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 24 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ave Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tucanes - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Jilguero - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!

Costa Rica's motto, is Pura Vida, meaning “Enjoy life and be happy,” Natural surroundings of rain forest, jungles, Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, volcanoes, and hot springs make it an unforgettable and fascinating place to visit.

ENCANTADA GUESTHOUSE.. IN A NUTSHELL!

Our fully licensed and registered 2 bedroom hilltop guesthouse, is recently renovated, and offers spectacular views of both Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. Although the Guesthouse is Self Catering, we will provide a special Starter Breakfast Basket, that includes breakfast basics like: Pancake Mix, Eggs, Costa Rican Coffee, Juice, Fruit and Bread. Enough to get you by for a day or two.

At Encantada, you will enjoy use of the Entire Guesthouse, Private pool and our Shared Jacuzzi, as well as the lush tropical gardens and surrounding amenities. Lovers of wildlife can see more than 60 species of birds, 2 kinds of monkeys, 2 kinds of Toucan, Coati Mundi and more, right outside your door.

Encantada Guest House is available as either a one or two bedroom option. This listing, features: 2 Deluxe Queen Bedrooms, one bath and a spacious well equipped Kitchen, a large Sun Room, and an extra Large Bathroom. It is great for couple or groups traveling together and perfect for families with young children. The house sleeps up to 5 guests, and a Crib, High Chair and Toys, are available on request.

The rustic village of El Castillo and the Arenal area, offer a wide variety of activities. Restaurants, Markets nearby. Nature Walks, Hiking, Hanging Bridges, Kayaking, Canoeing, Biking, Horse-back Riding, Thundering Waterfalls, and relaxing Hot Springs are all within minutes of the house. Looking for an adrenaline rush? Adventure activities like River Rafting, Zip lining, Riding an ATV, Canyoning, Repelling Down a Hidden Waterfall or Sky Boarding on the lake are available as well.

Encantada Arenal and Encantada Guesthouse are pleased to welcome all travelers in their many wondrous and diverse varieties, and since we live on the estate, we are usually accessible and willing to do whatever it takes, to make sure your stay is fun and enjoyable!

All you have to do is unpack, relax and explore the natural wonders that the Arenal area has to offer. So Come, Stay & Explore!

Guesthouse Features:

Newly Renovated & Major Road Improvements,
High Speed Internet, & Wifi
Fully Screened Doors & Windows, A/C,
Flat Screen TV, Classic DVD Library, Book Exchange & Board Games
Charcoal BBQ, Double Hammock & lots of Outdoor Seating
Cool Mountain Breezes, Ceiling Fans and Fresh Air Ventilation
Comfy Beds & Quality Linens, In Room Safe & Security System
2 Acres of Lush Tropical Gardens & Protected Rain forest Habitat
On Site Spa for Facials and Massage & Yoga Studio
Private Hiking Trail to a Hidden Creek
Private Pool & Sundeck, Stunning Views & Shared Hot Tub Jacuzzi Spa,
Full Guest Kitchen with Condiments & Spices, Pure Mountain Spring Fed Water
Free Concierge and Activity Booking Service
Furry Ambassadors: Meet Beau & Angel, our sweet rescue dog, and a variety of cats.
Perfect Retreat for Couples, Families of up to 5 or Honeymooners
Owner Operated means lots of Personal Service
This is a Non-Smoking Home, Smoking only in Designated Outdoor Areas

Costa Rica has two international airports, Daniel Oduber Quirós in Liberia (LIR) and Juan Santamaría in San Jose (SJO). Lake Arenal and Encantada are an easy 3.5 hour drive from either.

Our free personal Concierge Service can help you find the perfect Car Rental or with Booking and Arranging your daily activities. at the best available prices.

Please Note:

1. A 2x4 or 4x4 SUV is strongly recommended for their clearance height, as roads in Costa Rica can be a bit rough. The rustic little cow path, leading up a hill to Encantada, is no exception, but we have recently made great improvements to it, so a regular car can easily pass as well.
2. As a courtesy to Future Guests who might be allergic, pets are not allowed to enter the house. But please feel free to enjoy their company outside as much as you'd like. Our Rescue pups Beau, & Angel love meeting kids and new people.

Book Now! Your Pura Vida adventure is waiting!

Property manager

Nita Kemsley

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Bicycling
  • Boating
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Water park access

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Family Pets live on the Estate

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.
  • Note from host: No extra Carge for using the Crib

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small Weddings Excepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Small Weddings Excepted For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise found
Do yourself a favor and rent this property! The house is absolutely adorable and inspired us to start looking for our dream Costa Rican house. Michael, the caretaker, met us at no one is how are you gonna get in? check-in and the owners ensured we were happy with our stay. Everything was thought out and you had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and we had many early bird visitors that were a treat to watch. The house is near Essence Arenal where we took yoga classes and had a lovely meal as well as Arenal Observatory where a day hike was enjoyed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna K., New Westminster, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Guest House
This was an adorable cottage with birds chirping all around. Kitchen is well equipped and the welcome package of food was much appreciated after a long drive! The surroundings are beautiful and the walk down to the river is lovely. Had to walk up the driveway to get views of the volcano but it was spectacular at dawn. The sunroom is lovely except the curtains do let in a lot of light. Great if you like to wake up at the break of dawn! It was a little small for our family of 5 unfortunately & probably not the best for teenagers who sleep in! Air conditioner is only in the kitchen but if we kept our room doors open it was cool enough to sleep. Overall, this is a great place and best suited for 4 people in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod M., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Arenal Area
Excellent well appointed guest house that was perfect for a family of four. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and location
Great 7 day stay. Property manager and staff were readily available to help with any needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay!
Loved this property. Surrounded by beauty everywhere. The sounds of the animals and rain will stay with me forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia P., Norristown, PA, USA

Great view and great location
The property was beautiful and the location was very close to some major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cera D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly jungle fun
Marty and Nita were the perfect hosts! They greeted us upon our arrival, answered our questions and had great referrals for restaurants & excursions. The guesthouse was clean, welcoming and family friendly. We loved the art, property, pool and the hike on the property to the river. Not to mention the CUTEST pups ever ❤️ Highly recommend the Encantada Guest house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House with Great Access to Arenal Views!!
The Encantada Guest House was located on a beautifully curated property with tons of flowers, plants and animals to watch! It was a great location to serve as our "base camp" during our stay in La Fortuna. The access to hikes at Arenal National Park was very convenient. We loved the Arenal 1968 hike and highly recommend! The property is very quiet and private and the hosts are extremely helpful for all your needs. Definitely a highly recommended place to stay for a family vacation in the Arenal area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing
From start to finish everything was beyond expectations. Communication with the owners was great and the home was perfect. The home has everything you will need or could want, very clean and inviting. The grounds are kept to a park setting. Howler monkeys in the distance, hummingbirds and geckos made this experience magical. This is a perfect place to spoil yourself, my only regret is we had to leave. Thank you so very much for sharing this piece of paradise with us, we will never forget the time we had here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R., Santa Barbara CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Jungle Experience
Super well set up, the spot borders right up to the jungle at the back step so you feel you are there, but had everything you would need. We personally were glad we choose to be further away from La Fortuna and the little area on this side of the Volcano was perfect for our needs. A quick drive to town and the "events" but with only the noise of the jungle and rarely seeing anyone else. Highly recommended if you can get it. The owners were out of town but attentive on WhatsApp as needed. The guest house would be one of the better set up / equipped / welcome package options I have stayed at in more than 50 or 60 house rentals around the world. (not to mention the welcomes from Beau the host dog, whom my 2-year-old had such a great time with)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022