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Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!

Travelers soak in stunning Lake Arenal views from private pools at this lakeside retreat where monkeys and toucans visit the tropical gardens

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Experience Pura Vida at Encantada Guest House, a haven by the lake. Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano from your private pool or shared Jacuzzi. Unwind in lush tropical gardens, spot wildlife like monkeys and toucans, or relax in your spacious sun room with WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in La Fortuna, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. Los Lagos Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Traveling with kids? Consider Butterfly Conservatory and Wellness Park Costa Rica. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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Alajuela Province, Arenal Volcano National Park

What's nearby

  • Butterfly Conservatory
    4 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shangri-La Gardens
    21 min drive
  • Soda La Palma
    24 min drive
  • Ave Restaurant
    22 min drive
  • Restaurante Río Lounge
    40 min drive
  • Caña Brava
    23 min drive

About this property

Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!

  • Family-friendly guesthouse near Lake Arenal
  • You can look forward to free breakfast, a firepit, and a garden at Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!. Active travelers can enjoy boating, kayaking, and bicycling at this guesthouse. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool
    • A bike on site, concierge services, and games
    • Outdoor furniture, books, and water sports equipment
    • Beach towels, barbecue grills, and a music library
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! include perks such as private pools and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and internet access.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Smart TVs with DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Music library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Designated Areas ONLY!

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Late Check fee $35 per hour, Swim at your Own Risk NO Swim Diapers Supervise Your Children Always Pooping in the Pool will incur a $100 cleaning fee

Smoking in Designated Areas only. Smell of smoke in the house: $200 Extra Cleaning Fee will apply. Bed Wetting incurs $ 50 .00 extra cleaning fee.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: Family Pets live on the Estate

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: No extra Carge for using the Crib

Events

No events allowed

Small Weddings Excepted

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Designated Areas ONLY!

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
Note from host: Small Weddings Excepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna guesthouse is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Arenal and Butterfly Conservatory. Costa Rica Sky Adventures is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

We really enjoyed staying at this property. It’s very private and surrounded by nature. If you want to wake-up to the sounds of wild nature and monkeys and stay away from the chaos of the town, this would be the perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place tucked away in El Castillo! Beautiful views of Lake Arenal and the property is just absolutely beautiful! The guest house was very clean and well cared for, and they even gave us a welcome basket with some breakfast foods! They have everything you need to have a quiet, relaxing trip and stay in, or you are a half a mile from restaurants, etc.My only disappointment is that it was raining and I didn’t get to hear or see any howler monkeys that apparently are near the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanted Experience

The place was lovely and with fun things to occupy ourselves during our stay. My father loved the trail walk and my wife enjoyed the decorative rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Gardens

Loved this property. Everywhere you look is beautiful. Family of 5 fit comfortable. Marty and Nita were fantastic host always quick to respond when contacted. Miqual the caretaker was also very helpful. We loved our stay here. Highly recommend it. Would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape to Rainforest

Wonderful house and property in a rainforest setting. House has all the necessary amenities, comfortable bed. Marty was very responsive on WhatsApp and welcoming when we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed all the little extras like the pool, hot tub, and nature walk. Would definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy retreat in the heart of Arenal

We have a wonderful time in our visit to La Fortuna. The house was a perfect repose after a busy day around the many attractions Arenal has to offer. Communication with Nita and Marty was excellent. The house is far enough from the noise and hubbub in La Fortuna but close enough to all attractions and conveniences. It is a cozy, clean and inviting space. The gardens are gorgeous and we saw plenty of beautiful birds. There is a nice pool and hot tub and the little jungle trail was good for the kids to explore. 100% recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise found

Do yourself a favor and rent this property! The house is absolutely adorable and inspired us to start looking for our dream Costa Rican house. Michael, the caretaker, met us at no one is how are you gonna get in? check-in and the owners ensured we were happy with our stay. Everything was thought out and you had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and we had many early bird visitors that were a treat to watch. The house is near Essence Arenal where we took yoga classes and had a lovely meal as well as Arenal Observatory where a day hike was enjoyed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

The moment my friend and I arrived, we both thought, "I wish I could live here." The property is gorgeous!Every morning, I walked the grounds to watch birds, and two of the host's cute dogs (Angel and Mia) accompanied me. I saw all sorts of incredible birds (including keel-billed toucans) and realized a great view of Arenal was only a short jaunt up the hill.The house stayed remarkably cool with only the fans running (we didn't need to turn on the AC, though it was available). The beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. The house felt very private; we knew other people were staying on the property but didn't see them at all. The driveway up to the house was rugged, but the 2WD low-clearance Kia we rented did fine navigating it.Overall, I'm glad we picked lodging outside of La Fortuna. The grounds were peaceful and beautiful, and getting to the common attractions in the area was easy. We hope to come back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Guest House

This was an adorable cottage with birds chirping all around. Kitchen is well equipped and the welcome package of food was much appreciated after a long drive! The surroundings are beautiful and the walk down to the river is lovely. Had to walk up the driveway to get views of the volcano but it was spectacular at dawn. The sunroom is lovely except the curtains do let in a lot of light. Great if you like to wake up at the break of dawn! It was a little small for our family of 5 unfortunately & probably not the best for teenagers who sleep in! Air conditioner is only in the kitchen but if we kept our room doors open it was cool enough to sleep. Overall, this is a great place and best suited for 4 people in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, very welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice house, with a wonderful « garden ». We were lucky enough to see a lot of whiteface monkeys and lots of humingbirds. The owners were wonderful, always answering our questions and they gave good advices.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

This property was beautiful, exactly as described. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and great location

The property was beautiful and the location was very close to some major attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JR S.

Great place, great owners

Beautiful views from this house, the owners are so nice and very helpful with booking activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and location

Great 7 day stay. Property manager and staff were readily available to help with any needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarod M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arenal Area

Excellent well appointed guest house that was perfect for a family of four. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Louis B.

Excellent place near volcano Arenal

We stages two nights at Hacienda Encantada and had a good time. Nice place with a great view and very close to activités near Arwnal. Highly recommandés.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay!

Loved this property. Surrounded by beauty everywhere. The sounds of the animals and rain will stay with me forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

AMAZING Vacation Rental!

We had an amazing stay at Hacienda Encantada. It was the perfect getaway. Very conveniently located near the national park with some great hiking. Marty and Nina were so helpful with recommendations, directions and responding to our questions/requests! We would highly recommend this place!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nita K.

Wonderful Home, Great Hosts, Awesome Views

Encantada Guest House was awesome, clean quiet and comfortable. Great views, Amazing hosts and the family pets are so sweet. A 4x4 is strongly recommended for road clearance, but the road is totally passable. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cera D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly jungle fun

Marty and Nita were the perfect hosts! They greeted us upon our arrival, answered our questions and had great referrals for restaurants & excursions. The guesthouse was clean, welcoming and family friendly. We loved the art, property, pool and the hike on the property to the river. Not to mention the CUTEST pups ever ❤️ Highly recommend the Encantada Guest house!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Arenal with Marty and Nita

Wonderful hosts, but no internet as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House with Great Access to Arenal Views!!

The Encantada Guest House was located on a beautifully curated property with tons of flowers, plants and animals to watch! It was a great location to serve as our "base camp" during our stay in La Fortuna. The access to hikes at Arenal National Park was very convenient. We loved the Arenal 1968 hike and highly recommend! The property is very quiet and private and the hosts are extremely helpful for all your needs. Definitely a highly recommended place to stay for a family vacation in the Arenal area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Beautiful Property

My husband and I and three friends had a wonderful time at this house. It's off the beaten path so you need 4 wheel drive, but once there, the view and property can't be beat. Nita was very helpful with booking activities and we had a great time white water rafting, ATVing, zip lining, horseback riding, etc. Definitely recommend it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay beautiful accommodations.

Had an incredible time staying at the guest house. Wonderful location and a beautiful well decorated home. So many activities to do on property with a pool and jacuzzi for some down time. A great trail to walk on and the hosts were extremely hospitable and helpful. They provided us with a huge variety of movies to watch and the beds were so comfy. They helped us find the Toucans in the trees and identified the sounds of the animals we heard. Everything about this place exceeded our expectations including our hosts. I would give them over 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020