House vacation rentals in Lake Arenal

We loved it! Your home is beautiful. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to return.

Extraordinary place! Super quiet, safe and comfortable, definitely one more reason to go back! Very attentive Jose to messages if he took care of anything or had any questions

Amazing house. Even nicer than the photos. Gorgeous view of Arenal from the top deck. Lovely pool. It was a super relaxing visit. The AC units are only in the bedrooms but this was not a problem at all and my husband is very much an AC person. We had fans going and the AC from the bedrooms came into the living room, so it was very comfortable and cool. Great internet. Quiet neighborhood. We loved it so much, close to town, couldn’t have been better. Thanks so much Sindy!!!

Very nice house with fantastic garden. You have a chance to see parrots and another birds.All equipment works fine.Housekeeper Rosalija lives in the next house, she is always there to help. Unfortunatelly, the house is just 50 m from main road , and, when trucks are going down the hill, the sound is so strong, that you can not speak to one another when you are outside. Take something to protect you ears in night, the trucks start move before 6AM, and finish after 11PM. Another problem is that the house is far from La Fortuna, it is 20 min to drive. It is self check-in, but the owner had not gave us instructions prior , so we had to write him down again to open the gates.They have strange code lock on the front door, which had closed themselves at 10 PM, when we was outside, so we was forced to broke the door. It appears,that owners knows about this problem, but do nothing to fix it.

We had the blue cottage and it was spacious with a private kitchenette. The bed was nice and everything was clean. I'm glad there was a pool to relax. We missed a table and 2 chairs outside and I indicated that. There was a quick response that they are going to put that in order next week. The communication is fine and fast. Outside there is a large kitchen with everything you need so you can easily cook if you would like. I would definitely stay here again!

Stay here! It's an inside outside house - the bedroom and bathroom are in air conditioned comfort, everything else is outside... The pool is perfect, the grounds are beautiful. We were away for 30 days across Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico City and Casa Pura Vida was the stand out accommodation. We'll book it again when we return to Costa Rica.

My father and I were there for 10 days and it was perfect. Sandra’s breakfasts were delicious and different every day. The pool was lovely after a long hot day. Sandra is an amazing host. 10/10 d’ont hesitate and just book it.

Jason's house was fantastic from the incredible views, to the beautiful gardens, to how clean everything was. Jason was super responsive with any and all questions we had and even booked us a Sloth tour which was one of our favorite activities. The location of the house was absolutely perfect and close to everything. We can't wait to come back and stay again!

We had an amazing stay here! The place was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. Jonathan was incredibly welcoming and provided thoughtful local recommendations that made our trip even more enjoyable, the trit ice cream that was recommended was fantastic. The location was perfect for nature lovers and attractions but still peaceful and quiet. The local food he provided was delicious and made you feel right at home. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a getaway from all the tourists. The only downside is getting all the way up to the parking was difficult despite having a 4x4 car, best to stay parked at the bottom of the hill and walk up.

The location of this place really can’t be beat! We could walk around La Fortuna really easily, it was safe, and we could even walk to the Bogarin trail. Everything matched the description pretty well and there were no surprises.

Wow! We had a great time at Tavi’s home— comfortable furnishings, well stocked kitchen, and a beautiful view amid flowers and with the sweet songs of birds. The owners were so kind to provide information on the area, which was super helpful. We enjoyed so much the delicious food and experience at Casa Italia, we enjoyed it twice. The German restaurant also has a yummy breakfast. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

The house was very clean, well decorated and fully equipped. We felt right at home and there was enough space for the 8 of us (4 adults and 4 teens). The house (which is actually two separate condos) is located in a nice gated neighborhood and is only a 5-mins drive to multiple restaurants and is near many attractions. The host was very responsive and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay!

What a fabulous place! The views were stunning and sunsets were spectacular! I really enjoyed sitting on the deck in the mornings watching the sun come up. We took advantage of the family restaurant and had them bring breakfast right to our outdoor table one morning. It was amazing! We also brought dinner back from the family restaurant one night and watched the sunset…wow!! Highly recommend!

This place is absolutely amazing. The views, the serenity of this place, the surroundings- everything is just as described and even better. The space is clean, well equipped, it has everything you need to unwind and enjoy your time in beautiful Costa Rica. Highly recommend it and truly hope to be back one day. Fantastic stay!

The location was perfect for our Monteverde adventure. Easily accessed everything we wanted to do from zip-line to a night hike to a 6-mile self-guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. We also drove to Viento Fresco Waterfalls about 50 minutes away and the swim in waterfall #3 was a family favorite for the trip. Lots to do, very peaceful surroundings at the house and easy to get to good food in Santa Elena! Simple and perfectly comfortable accommodations and the host was wonderful and helpful.

Raquel’s place was so much more than we had hoped for. It exceeded all of our expectations and more. We were traveling as three families with a total of 13 people and her home was private, beautiful and felt like home when we arrived. Raquel and Joshua were super quick to respond when needed and Raquel’s dad lives on the property and will help if needed yet they provide ultimate privacy for your stay. The property worked well for three families plenty of dishes and living room space, large pool etc. we enjoyed three meals at Ruth’s table and each one was delicious, convenient and we enjoyed the homey feel. Monkeys in the back yard, sloths outside the kitchen windows, wonderful songs from the rainforest and you feel very enveloped in nature however we had no issues with pests in the house. I would highly recommend a stay at Raquel’s beautiful home. We even had a team of seven spa support come to give us facials and massage at a great price.

The place is excellent in general, very good location and has all the amenities mentioned in the description. We had a great experience from check-in to check-out. The place is comfortable and spacious, with good ventilation and clarity, the kitchen is very well equipped. The jacuzzi is also well equipped. There is a list of activities that can be done nearby, I recommend the farm tour that was very nice. We are very grateful for the treatment received and hope to return soon!

Our family of 6 had a great 3 night stay at La Fortuna! The house is located just outside of La Fortuna proper, and is about a 30-45 minute walk to "downtown". If you do not have a car, probably best to Uber/taxi to town. The host/concierge, Home Vacations, is local with an office in La Fortuna - they were great and very responsive. They were also helpful if you need to book activities as well as transportation to/from activities, airport, etc. The accommodations were clean and simple - the pool and view were great! A/C and fans in every room kept the house cool. Also, ground coffee was provided (good to know if checking in late!). Note that there is a mini-super (convenience store) 100 meters from home and a grocery is about 1 mile away. All in in all a great stay and value.

The place is great for a relaxed getaway for couples or families. We had amazing time and rested days in the area. House looks like the photos, very clean and nicely decorated. Hosts are very friendly and responsive and help with anything we needed; having them close helps with communication. The house does not have a view to the lake directly, but you can enjoy the amazing gardens and see plenty of birds right in front. When walking a little up the hill, you do get full view of the lake. This side of the lake is a little less busy on restaurants, but there are a still a couple of alternatives if you want to move around. Overall, we were very happy with our holiday and would love to come back.

We absolutely loved our stay at Karla’s house on the river! It was absolutely beautiful, amazing yard for the adults to relax and children to play. Karla gave us the perfect restaurant & market recommendations, absolutely perfect stay & location.

The place is very nice and private, the service was good, the house was perfect !!! The place is really quiet, we had a great time !!!

Everything was great! The place is a bit of a ways from the town (5 min drive) but it felt super private and cozy for a big group. Highly recommend it

Great day with a very attentive host!

We loved visiting Casa Mabri, it's a spectacular place with everything you need to stay, located in a very safe place and close to downtown. Bryan is an excellent host who was always attentive to our questions. I would definitely come back and I recommend it.