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Luxurious lakefront Designer Villa in a Private Reserve - near Arenal Volcano

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Exterior
Pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Luxurious lakefront Designer Villa in a Private Reserve - near Arenal Volcano

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Map
La Fortuna, Al
  • Popular LocationBaldi Hot Springs30 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Fortuna Waterfall32 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano47 min drive
  • AirportLa Fortuna (FON-Arenal)54 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 9
93 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed

Room options

About the area

Peñas Blancas

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Peñas Blancas vacation home, you'll find La Altura Viewpoint and Children's Eternal Rainforest. Proyecto Asis is within 9 miles (15 km) and Arenal Adventure World is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 30 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 32 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 37 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 38 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Río Lounge - 32 min drive
  • Chante Verde - 25 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante Los Barrantes - 23 min drive
  • Salón Batará - 19 min drive
  • Restaurante Tiquicia - 24 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.

Luxurious lakefront Designer Villa in a Private Reserve - near Arenal Volcano

Casa Cielo

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This amazing villa built from steel, glass, and exquisite hardwoods is located in the middle of over 600 acres of private rain forest and accommodates 9 people comfortably. Boasting a deck, and four comfortable bedrooms. This home offers clear spring water and the organic permaculture farm provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs daily for guests to enjoy!

What's nearby:

This home offers the best of both worlds - the privacy and quiet of a luxury home on a private estate coupled with the convenience of the town of San Isidro only five minutes away! While only 25 minutes from La Fortuna, Costa Rica's adventure capital, you'll feel like you are a thousand miles from civilization. One of the reasons for La Fortuna's popularity is the wide variety of activities, from relaxing hot springs, naturally heated by the volcano's thermal energy, to almost all of the Costa Rica adventure tours you can imagine! Explore the rainforest canopy on a hanging bridge, fly through the sky on a zip line, rappel down waterfalls, and splashdown churning a river in a rafting tour! With all of the choices, it can be hard to know where to start. Arenal is Costa Rica's most spectacular volcano, standing at a lofty 1,633 meters (5,358 feet), this cone-shaped giant can be seen for miles around, don't forget to take amazing pictures!

Things to know:
Private Pool
Free WiFi
Full kitchen


Travel concierge

Permaculture farm

Lakefront

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Alajuela Province

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
37449

Luxurious lakefront Designer Villa in a Private Reserve - near Arenal Volcano Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Property!
Our stay was far too short but very memorable. Enveloped in nature, this home exudes peace and contentment. Carl, the owner, welcomed us upon our arrival. He was a constant fixture, regaling us with the stories of his amazing life and the restoration of the land surrounding his property. We opted for dinner one of the evenings; breakfasts were included. Both were plentiful and delicious! The tilapia was fresh caught and exquisite! Even our 7 year old picky eater went back for seconds. We look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D., Oakville, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
Incredible host(s) - Curt and Vielke Incredible location - off the beaten path, in the heart of nature, surrounded by serene sounds of the rainforest Incredible home - pictures are true to life, stunning home with views all around, nothing amiss Incredible support - Curt lives nearby, Vielke prepared the most amazing breakfasts and meals, recommendation for guided tours, help with organizing transportation You will not be disappointed with your immersed rainforest experience by staying in Casa Cielo
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation of a lifetime
I am 44 years old and have never written a review before, but in this case i feel compelled to do so. This was without doubt the best vacation my family and i have ever had. The location was wonderful, and the trip was made by the magic of the house and grounds, and the hospitality extended to us by curt and vielka. Curt has spent over 20 years painstakingly restoring the local rainforest and his property is nested in the middle of this paradise. His local knowledge and crusade for environmental betterment and sustainability is both fascinating and refreshing. Vielka is an outstanding cook, lovingly preparing local dishes from the vast array of produce grown on-site. We were made to feel so welcome, and loved every second of this trip; i cannot recommend it highly enough. Curt and Vielka - our sincere thanks again for making this a vacation of a lifetime for us. Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
If we wanted to rent a BnB we would have
This was not a typical stay at a VRBO. The owner of the property is very present. We were simply looking for a house to rent. Not what we expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
casa cielo
excellent house and hospitality exceptional communication from host great breakfast provided daily excellent suggestions provided by host for local attractions and tours
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Experience!!
Thank you Curt for the hospitality and wonderful gourmet dinner and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible!
The house was incredible! The owners were too. The photos show it all, does not disappoint! Rental includes daily breakfast (+/- optional dinner for an additional cost). All food items we selected were authentic local dishes, all accommodated to our preferences and schedule! We are a family of six (kids ages 16, 14, 12 & 12) and our stay was more than comfortable. The owner is very knowledgeable of the area and took a lot of stress off from us travelers having to navigate the foreign area ourselves. I would recommend Casa Cielo to anyone and everyone visiting the area. If we can go back, I would return and explore the area more!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay!
We had an incredible stay at Casa Cielo! It felt like we had a private resort all to ourselves. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck looking for wildlife. Curt was an amazing host. He greeted us on arrival, checked-in on us every day and answered all our questions. A real treat was when he gave us a full tour of the property and shared the history and plans. Mauren was a phenomenal cook, and such a sweetheart. We were a bit worried about the drive to La Fortuna, but it turned out to be a nice drive with great scenery. We took advantage of the location to see things outside of La Fortuna. Curt recommended the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, the drive there was a bit rough (need 4-wheel drive) but one of the most beautiful hikes we’ve been on, and we had the place all to ourselves. We also opted for an ATV/Hot springs tour from La Finca, about the same distance as Arenal but in another direction. We got to see a new area, less touristy. We LOVED the hot springs, there were only 2 other local families there, so had the place almost all to ourselves again! Curt recommended Carlos for a private tour. Not only was he a phenomenal and informative tour guide, but he was an invaluable resource in helping me plan for the trip. He answered so many questions I had on what to bring and what to except on my first time to Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and unique
What an amazing and unique time we had! We spent 4 nights at this house, and it is more beautiful than in the pictures. We also got to know the owner, and he took us on a tour of the property which was great! The food was outstanding! Breakfast was ready each morning at whatever time we requested, and we had dinner cooked for us 3 of the 4 nights. Everything was fabulous! We drove into La Fortuna every day, and it is a hike but worth it to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in the jungle
This property is great for families. It's about 30 minutes from town and the road there for the last mile is unpaved and rocky but you don't need a 4WD. We were a party of 8 with kids aged 10, 12 and 15. The kids loved feeding the fish off the balcony in the morning. All of us looked forward to the breakfast that Miranda (who is the sweetest person ever) made for us each day. Miranda only speaks Spanish so one person in our group who speaks limited Spanish did most of the communicating, but if you put Google Translate on your phone you will do just fine. There were five options for breakfast and you pick one for the group the day before and let Miranda know what time you would like breakfast to be ready. We had pancakes (gluten free options available), waffles, eggs, bacon, chorizo, plantains, cheese, fresh fruits, tortilla espanola, oatmeal, rice and beans, squash and a different fresh fruit juice every day. Miranda will make dinner as well for $22/person. We did that one night, but the kids didn't eat very much so we opted to eat dinners out or cook at home. There is a market in town (Rosvil) where we picked up groceries. The house, like most of the places we visited does not have air conditioning. It was a little hot on the days when the rain didn't come so the only recommendation I would have is for there to be a box fan in every room to put next to the window. Overall we loved our stay at Casa Cielo!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023