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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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El Castillo, Alajuela Province
  • Arenal Volcano
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Peñas Blancas

El Millon stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this El Millon vacation home, you'll find Butterfly Conservatory and Arenal Eco Zoo. Lake Arenal and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 22 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 23 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive - 17.4 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 44 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hojarasca Restaurant - ‬35 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.

Spectacular Arenal Volcano and Lake Views

This house boasts the best views of Volcano Arenal and Arenal Lake. The open floor plan, spacious outdoor patio, and rooftop terrace provide beautiful indoor and outdoor living space in this lush rainforest mountain village, close to all the attractions that make Costa Rica a top destination.
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Property manager

Melanie Herway

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting 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)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Spectacular Arenal Volcano and Lake Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Fortuna Vacation

Family of 5 with 3 college age kids. This property was just as advertised. It is clean and simple but nice. Property has 2studio apartments and a rooftop terrace. No hammocks as in pics. The 3 kids took the downstairs floor with two beds and my husband and I took the second floor. No air conditioning but not needed with the ceiling fans and screened windows opened. Incredible views of the volcano and lake. The porches are great. No tv so we brought a couple of games and played theses in the evening. Not hard to get to but we arrived after dark and the roads were not the best to get there. There is a small market and a soda within walking distance. Very relaxing and beautiful stay. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great property with good views of Arenal volcano and lake. Loads of wildlife around including toucans.Much quieter than La Fortuna
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible views off the beaten path

We had a wonderful stay at Melanie’s home! The local host, Ericka, was super accommodating, even meeting us out on the road when we got turned around arriving the first night. The space was perfect for our group of 5 that included two teens. We absolutely loved sitting out on the porch or up on the roof just listening to the wildlife around us each morning as the sun came up and the wispy clouds moved around Arenal. The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. Located almost equally between La Fortuna and Arenal we appreciated the easy access to all of the activities we had planned. We also appreciated the quiet of this little area as compared to the busier La Fortuna area. We highly recommend the restaurant just down the road - Terrazas del Arenal (it has the alien out front and you have to pass it coming to the house). We loved it so much we ate there multiple times! The staff are super friendly, the food was delicious, the sunset views are outstanding, and the resident pups are the sweetest! Even better - it’s just a short walk from the house. If you’re looking to visit the La Fortuna/Arenal area don’t pass up this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anant S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house right outside La Fortuna!

This was the perfect house for our stay in La Fortuna. It was only about a 25 min drive from the city and there were closer attractions as well. The house was the perfect size for our family of 4, although we spent most of our time on the balcony soaking up the amazing views. The property manager, Erika, was so helpful through out our entire stay. She helped us make reservations for activities we were interested in. There is the most amazing farm to table restaurant that is walking distance from the house that my family absolutely loved called Essence Arenal. This was a recommendation from Erika and we went several times over our 4 day stay. The restaurant happened to be completely vegetarian which worked out perfectly since my family is vegetarian! I can’t recommend this house enough !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeshwar P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay near to many attractions near Arenal

Very spacious and comfortable living space and most importantly very close to many area attractions like Sky adventures, El Chiyon hot water springs, Lava rock trails, Bird watching trails
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rica 2025

Ericka was the best! She was an excellent host. The place was perfect. We arrived later than expected and she called a local restaurant to fix us four plates and we arrived there at 9pm and ate a delicious meal! Thanks, Ericka!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Humble Castillo

Perfect home to experience life in north central Costa Rica. The house is comfortable with the basic necessities for an enjoyable stay. Great location with excellent views of Arenal volcano, lake, and surrounding community. Guava tree next to home attracted a multitude of colorful birds. Rooftop view was amazing. Great place to reconnect to our amazing world. The owner and host were both very welcoming and helpful with our stay. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location with the Locals

We loved the house. It is perfect for two friends. An upstairs and and a downstairs apartment. Both cozy and the basics. We loved climbing the spiral staircase to get to the third floor. There is a porch swing with gorgeous views of the lake and the volcano. Easily walk to several local places to eat and mini-market. Loved it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in El Castillo

We absolutely LOVED this spot. Gorgeous views, amazing neighborhood and so many birds. Very friendly community and we wished we could stay longer. Can not recommend this house enough. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

Where to begin? Let’s start from the booking! Even before I booked Melanie answered my questions and continued to be very responsive.Check in was efficient with staff onsite ready to show us everything and answer questions. Pictures don’t give the living area justice (basically 2 large studios). And we didn’t realize there was a 3rd floor with seating area!Living areas cleaned and all functional!Views - OMG!!! Again, nicer in person.Similar to another family we let kids stay downstairs with 2 beds (17 and 20… not kids anymore!) and upstairs is where we stayed and cooked.Washer dryer were great and nights were cool because of elevation so don’t let this stop you.Few authentic restaurants nearby (walking distance, much cheaper than in La Fortuna).Nothing negative to say. Very highly recommend!!!Thanks to host and staff for a very “zen” stay!Kathy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

What a gorgeous home! My family and I enjoyed our stay tremendously! The house is comfortable and well equipped. Close to Arenal Observatory. Highly recommend!Bu
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for giving teenagers their space

Our family with two teenage boys loved this spot! They shared the downstairs and we stayed upstairs so they had some space to be messy, hang out when it rained, etc. We made our meals upstairs and it was gorgeous to eat and enjoy the spectacular view of the volcano. Behind the condo is a road that was the perfect afternoon hike. We saw monkeys playing wildly in the trees, as well as toucans and many reptiles. The property caretaker Gilbert was incredibly helpful and immediately answered any question we sent through Whats App. It's walkable to the lake, although it's a large dirt hill. Along the way there are several little restaurants. Our favorite was the restaurant closest to our VRBO home (I can't remember the name, but it's beautiful with a little alien in front). We rented paddleboards and a two-person kayak from Paddle & Peddle for a perfect day on Lake Arenal. We give this location thumbs up as long as you're comfortable with walking hills and dirt roads.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024