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Ceiba Pond Home Rental - The Jungle Villa

Peñas Blancas villa with private pool

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Smart TV
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, El Salto Fortuna River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Peñas Blancas

On waterfront.At this Peñas Blancas villa, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Arenal Adventure World and 6 miles (10 km) of El Salto Fortuna River. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fogón de Chela - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Pollera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪restaurante la gudria morada - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ceiba Pond Home Rental - The Jungle Villa

Escape to paradise in this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa nestled in the lush landscapes of La Fortuna de San Carlos. Perfectly located just 10 minutes from the downtown center and iconic Arenal Volcano, this private retreat offers the ideal blend of tranquility and convenience.
Start your mornings with coffee on the terrace as toucans sing in the trees, and spend your afternoons lounging by your own private pool surrounded by tropical gardens.

Beautiful property next to the rain forest reserve and cacao river, the house features 4 bedrooms with A/C units each one, 2 full bathrooms with hot water, fully equipped kitchen, Cable TV, WIFI, private swimming pool, gardens, a nice pond where you can see aquatic birds; also you can go around the property to Cacao river sightseeing frogs, birds and other wildlife. The house is located 10 minute drive from downtown La Fortuna (6 km - 4 Miles), excellent location to explore all attractions in Arenal area.
Excellent property to enjoy the rain forest, relax and be a bit away but close enough to explore La Fortuna and Arenal volcano area.

Excellent property to enjoy the rain forest, relax and be a bit away but close enough to explore La Fortuna and Arenal volcano area.

Bedrooms details:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, A/C unit and private bathroom
Bedroom 2: Double and single bed (Bunk bed type) and A/C unit
Bedroom 3: Double bed and A/C unit
Bedroom 4: Double and single bed (Bunk bed type) and A/C unit

Main attractions distance from the property:
Arenal Volcano National Park: 35 minutes drive
La Fortuna waterfall: 10 minutes drive
Mistico Hanging Bridges: 35 minutes drive
Sky Adventure Park: 45 minutes drive
Tabacon Hot Springs Resort: 25 minutes drive
Baldi and Ecotermales Hot Springs Resort: 15 minutes drive.

Concierge services
With over 10 years of experience, our concierge services provide personalized assistance to enhance your vacations. We offer tour reservations, transportation options and access to top professionals like bilingual guides, spa therapists, yoga classes and private chefs.

Chef Services with Nativo Chef
Hi my name is Sergio Brenes I’m a chef with over 15 years of experience. I fell in love with cooking thanks to my grandma. I started Nativo Chef 2 years ago so you can enjoy local quality food from your Airbnb.

Breakfast includes coffee, orange juice and fresh fruit from $35 per person. Lunch and dinner are both 3 courses with cocktails included from $80 per person. We have kids, veggie and gluten free options. If you have are looking sometime different or tailored for you, Sergio and Karla will be glad to help you and prepare an special quote for your party.

We also have a bartender service, cocktail classes and cooking classes. We’re happy to work on special menus for you.

We’d love you to experience and enjoy Costa Rican food and it would be a pleasure to serve you.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,152 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Ceiba Pond Home Rental - The Jungle Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

clint l.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was amazing and the host was extremely accommodating. We will absolutely be coming back. One of our favorite spots on this trip
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at ceiba pond

This was an amazing stay at a lovely property. Everything was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The gardens were full of wildlife, including a caiman living in the pond! We saw coati, otters, and heard howler monkeys every morning. The pool was also much needed after a days hiking
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike w.

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted peace and beauty and we sure got it. The property is so fantastic. The house was very comfortable. Air worked great. I will recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Very cool location, rainforest right next to the property. Birds/Wildlife, Cayman in the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Stay

We loved the house and the property! The only glitch we had was the Google link we were sent said the property was on the right and we hunted and hunted to find it. The agent wasn't there to let us in, so it took some time for me to find the actual property and then wait to be let in the gate. Other than that the house was great. Beautiful scenery and outside area. There was a mention of a crocodile on the property in one of the ponds which made me a smidge nervous. I never laid eyes on it, but I didn't allow the kids to use the pool once it got dark as I wanted to keep a close eye out. Everything was very clean in the house and nicely put together. This suited our needs perfectly. We headed about 12-15 minutes out from the house for meals and excursion meeting points.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun place for a family

We really enjoyed this space. We had a lot of fun exploring property and seeing all kinds of birds, lizards, frogs, plants, etc. The pool was very clean and perfect for us. The location was ideal for all the activities you can do in the Arenal/La Fortuna area. Host suggested some good sodas that we enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house is nice, could use some updating. The shower in the Master is large, really large. Air conditioning works well. Kitchen was unusual, but well equipped. If you're planning on doing laundry, keep in mind that you're going to have to hang your clothes on a line under the garage, and it's extremely humid there. Two beds were very comfortable. One was not comfortable at all. One was okay. The pictures are deceiving-the swimming pool is actually larger than it appears on the posting. It's a nice setup with the gazebo and pool. The property is quite large and is gorgeous. There is a startfruit tree near the big hammock, and several other fruit trees, such as bananas and bread fruit. Not only are there multiple ponds, a small river borders the rear of the property. Nearby, within walking distance, there are two sodas and at least one little store. The house is approx 10 minutes away from La Fortuna proper. It's a pretty drive, with several tour companies, restaurants and cows to look at along the way. The property managers were quite helpful when we had trouble with some locals and had to involve the authorities. Be sure to remember that just because it looks like paradise, you still have to watch your back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of paradise in the jungle

The pictures do not do this place justice. If you like hearing howler monkeys at dawn and seeing birds and lizards and frogs in your backyard then this is the place for you. Our kids love to swim and explore and this place couldn't have been better for that. There was more than enough room for our family of 6, the host was very friendly and excellent with communication and it was easy to find. It was 10 minutes into the heart of La Fortuna and very easy to get to everywhere we wanted to go. Highly recommend, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birdwatchers’ Paradise

Absolutely fantastic few days here! The property is amazing. Exceptionally clean, well equipped and on a beautiful plot with loads of wildlife. Carlos met us at the property at check in and told us everything we needed to know, including a good soda recommendation! 20 min drive to Mirador Silencio for great walks around the volcano. 30 minutes from Sky Adventures for zip lining and more wildlife. All in all fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing family adventure!

Could not have been happier with our stay. Everything was in good working condition but the house was just rustic enough to maintain some local charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

We loved everything about this property. It was a perfect place to relax in the afternoons and watch all the various wildlife around the property. The property managers are very responsive. Note: SET THE ALARM SYSTEM every time you leave (no matter where you stay in CR). We hope to stay again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful location with access to nature

The house was clean and charming. Our host Mario was flexible with the check in time. The pond and pool were amazing and well kept. There was a path by the river for hiking. The only issues we had was that 2 of the 4 beds had very worn out mattresses; you could feel the springs and there was no support. The stove was a bit broken and the gate fell off its track once, which I resolved in a few minutes of fiddling around with it, but would have been an issue for someone less handy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property!

So many animals are on this property. Bring binoculars! You can watch so many different animals without having to leave the property. Two sodas are withing walking distance. The home was clean. Everything was so great. The kitchen is really small, but we made it work! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tauni H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jungle Paradise: A Costa Rican Villa Experience Like No Other

We recently stayed at the most incredible jungle villa in Costa Rica, and it was truly a dream come true! From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the magic of the rainforest. Every morning, we woke to the sounds of howler monkeys and the sight of them swinging through the trees just outside the villa. Afternoons brought sightings of caimans near the water, colorful birds flitting through the canopy, and frogs of every size and color coming to life as the evening set in. It was like living in a nature documentary!The villa itself was stunning—spacious, comfortable, and designed to blend perfectly with its surroundings. The open layout allowed us to feel connected to the jungle while enjoying all the modern luxuries. We loved relaxing on the patio with a cup of Costa Rican coffee, soaking in the lush views, and spending evenings under the stars listening to the symphony of the jungle.This villa was not just a place to stay; it was an experience that exceeded all our expectations. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, an adventurer, or just looking for a tranquil retreat, this jungle villa is absolutely perfect. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aptly named property

A nice home on a large and lovely property, with a pool, a pond and expect to see many different kind of beautiful birds. About 7 kms from La Fortuna, but there is a nice restaurant nearby and a grocery store in the village. Bedrooms have shelf storage but no closets or ways to hang clothing, which can be an issue for extended stays. Hot water in bathrooms only, but not in kitchen. Extra cleaning, towels, etc. readily available for extended stays.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jungle house

Great stay at a very traditional Costa Rican property. House is on beautiful acreage and we saw toucans and other amazing birds, iguanas, and an alligator. The main part of the house can get kind of warm but it’s nice the bedrooms are air conditioned. We had a good time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Arenal/Fortuna

Comfortable, beautiful, and well functioning house. Property has lots of wildlife and is in an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, helpful manager

Home and grounds are beautiful, just outside La Fortuna. Carlos met us at the property for check in, even though we arrived later than planned. He answered all questions and provided recommendations for the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

We loved the house. Two adults three boys age 10,9,9. The pool was refreshing house was perfect. Very convenient. About 10-15 min to la fortuna. The management company was very helpful and Mario went above and beyond. Recommendations for activities were perfect. We saw so many animals on the property, toucans, giant male iguana, coati, tons of birds. The local soda was very good and the family who runs it very nice and helpful. We could not have asked for a better place.thank you for sharing this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing attention and the villa was out of this world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lael R., Saint Paul, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical!

This property was so beautiful! We had no idea how much wildlife we would see at this wonderful house. From ducks to toucans to bullfrogs and coatis, we felt like we had a nature preserve in our backyard. The pictures don't do it justice! The inside of the house was clean and lovely, and everything was easy to find. The management company was responsive and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

I didn’t want to leave!

My family and I loved staying at this property! It was so beautiful and peaceful, I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, San Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our family of 5. The location was about a 10 minute drive from restaurants and shops. We absolutely loved the land the house is on, we saw many birds, colorful butterflies, leafcutter ants and the resident cayman. Our teens enjoyed exoloring the area and the beautiful view of the volcano from the driveway. We spent our evenings relaxing on the wrap around porch listening to the rain. We would definitely spend time here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024