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Our top choices for Arenal vacation rentals

A wooden deck with a large tree and lush greenery, surrounded by glass doors leading to a dining area.

1. El Tigre Hideaway

El Tigre Hideaway
5.0 star property
Cabeceras
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Amazing hideaway! Highly recommend it. Great walk around the waterfalls - best in Costa Rica! Even got my laundry done in a day."
United Kingdom
Kelly
The price is ￥45,549
￥51,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
El Tigre Hideaway
A wooden deck with wicker chairs overlooking a lush landscape.

2. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
3.0 star property
Bijagua
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"The view was great and the breakfast was awesome. The only issue was that the Dutch front door let in a lot of insects. Overall a great value."
United States
Tim
The price is ￥22,218
￥25,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Bungalows Paraíso Celeste
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3. Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste

Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
3.0 star property
Katira
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Pool, grounds and food were excellent! "
United States
Joshua Jon
The price is ￥17,519
￥19,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hotel Finca L’Étoile Celeste
A nighttime garden with a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

4. Cabañas Rio Escondido

Cabañas Rio Escondido
3.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Good location, quiet and peaceful"
Canada
Gwendolyn
The price is ￥4,677
￥5,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Cabañas Rio Escondido
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a hammock, and two chairs.

5. Rio Celeste Nature View

Rio Celeste Nature View
3.0 star property
Katira
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (19 reviews)
"Gray stay at Amistad! Beautiful property, perfect location, amazing restaurant on site, great people!"
Costa Rica
jacob
The price is ￥6,399
￥7,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Rio Celeste Nature View
A wooden cabin with a view of a mountainous landscape.

6. Campos de Oro Wilderness Lodge

Campos de Oro Wilderness Lodge
3.0 star property
Sierra
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (9 reviews)
"The cabins are quite basic, but the setting more than makes up for it—beautiful views and a peaceful location. Ronny is an excellent host and very welcoming."
United States
Luidmila
The price is ￥12,798
￥14,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Campos de Oro Wilderness Lodge
A tent with two beds, a dining area, a TV, and a kitchenette.

7. Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents
2.0 star property
San Rafael de Guatuso
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Everything you could ever think of needing was provided. For a glamping experience this place is top notch. You have your own private toilet and sink right next to you. The showers were great as well. "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥15,642
￥17,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

8. Suwa Villa Arenal

Suwa Villa Arenal
3.5 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (142 reviews)
"Great for solo travelers, checked in with ease. I loved the community seating area. The villa is secured with a pin that’s given to you the day you arrive. I felt very safe here a solo female traveler"
United States
Adeline
The price is ￥17,228
￥19,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Suwa Villa Arenal
A modern house with a large glass extension, wooden exterior, and a covered patio.

9. Los Pinos Cabanas y Jardines

Los Pinos Cabanas y Jardines
3.0 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (438 reviews)
"Great stay. Very easy for our family of 5."
United States
Lara
The price is ￥10,585
￥11,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Los Pinos Cabanas y Jardines
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.

10. Biofilia Monteverde

Biofilia Monteverde
5.0 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful place in the mountain of monte verde, it’s easy to find the place, it’s a beautiful, cozy apartment with everything in it! It has washer and dryer that was a big plus, everything is close by, hope to stay there in the future"
United States
Nancy janet
The price is ￥11,422
￥12,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Biofilia Monteverde
A pool area with a view of a mountain, stone pillars, and outdoor furniture.

11. Villas Jawara

Villas Jawara
4.0 star property
La Fortuna
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (64 reviews)
"Loved the design of the house! Lots of bugs but you are right in nature. House was clean showers are amazing."
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥36,914
￥41,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Villas Jawara
A modern room with a bed, a small kitchen area, and a dining space.

12. Arenal cautiva

Arenal cautiva
3.5 star property
El Millon
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"This was an absolutely beautiful place. Melissa was so friendly and helpful. Next time I will stay here the whole trip!"
United States
Jocelyn
The price is ￥10,937
￥12,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Arenal cautiva
A glass-enclosed shower area with a view of greenery outside.

13. Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde

Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde
3.5 star property
Monteverde
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"The “tents” at Chira glamping are perfect! Our stay was very magical. We loved everything about Chira Glamping from the food, the location, the amenities and especially the people!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥59,434
￥67,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Chira Glamping Resort Monteverde
A wooden deck with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a house with a red roof and a glass door, surrounded by lush greenery.

14. Cabañas del Lago

Cabañas del Lago
3.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81 reviews)
"Super nice place for the money"
United States
Dexter
The price is ￥7,821
￥8,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Cabañas del Lago
A wooden interior with a dining table, stools, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

15. Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens

Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens
3.0 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"I saw some very unique birds during my stay."
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥8,513
￥9,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens
A room with a bed, a bedside table, a small potted plant, a nightstand, a window, and a door.

16. Cabañas Los Laguitos

Cabañas Los Laguitos
3.0 star property
Katira
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Cabanas Los Laguitos is a little heaven in earth, it is where you can connect to nature and to experience the real rainforest in Costa Rica. Host are great, welcome, friendly, warm, real people with no agenda other than to ensure you are feeling like home!! You are 5 mins driving distance to volcán Tenorio, Rio Celeste waterfalls and river. The horse ridding tour is a real adventure!! I already booked a second trip!!"
United States
Carlos L Baltodano
The price is ￥9,689
￥10,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Cabañas Los Laguitos
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery.

17. Jardín entre Montañas

Jardín entre Montañas
3.0 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Excellent stayall around! The family who maintains the place was very friendly and a joy to talk to. It was a perfect way to spend our first evening in Costa Rica! Breakfast was delicious!"
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥11,502
￥12,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Jardín entre Montañas
A hillside resort with colorful buildings, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

18. Villa El Tucán

Villa El Tucán
3.5 star property
Bijagua
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay, the owners were very welcoming and made our stay a pleasure "
United Kingdom
David
The price is ￥19,339
￥21,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Villa El Tucán
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a wooden door, and a bench outside.

19. Cabañas Sueños del Arenal

Cabañas Sueños del Arenal
3.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great private property"
United States
Connor
The price is ￥10,507
￥13,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Cabañas Sueños del Arenal
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass door, and a view of houses and mountains.

20. Alojamientos N&S

Alojamientos N&S
3.5 star property
Barrio Pilo
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"It was a great location near the National Park and attractions as well close to a town center that has plenty of restaurants and shops to visit."
United States
Harith
The price is ￥8,390
￥9,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Alojamientos N&S
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Top Arenal Hotel Reviews

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

10/10 Excellent
"Nice grounds with great pools. Staff was friendly and helpful."
ryan 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Arenal?

Yes, we give you a choice of vacation rentals close to popular attractions in Arenal, or you can go with a secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the rainforest and hot springs in Arenal. Make sure you allow time to enjoy the mountain landscape during your vacation.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Arenal has to offer?

Green Forest Vacations Homes: This vacation home rental outside Arenal offers an indoor pool, a balcony, and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a stovetop, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Make the most of the garden in this rental home to help you unwind. Our travelers also rate On Lake Arenal - Near La Fortuna - New Pool and Deck August 2024 - Bird Watching as a favorite home for rent in Arenal.

How many vacation rentals are there in Arenal?

With 41 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Arenal stay.

What can I see and do in Arenal?

Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Arenal Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What are vacation rentals like in Arenal?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can reserve for a few days or a quick weekend in Arenal. Vacation rentals feature amenities such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of seclusion away from shared hotel elevators and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a vacation rental a great option for a small group gathering.