Title: Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! Lakefront vacation home in Peñas Blancas with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! ![Property grounds - Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! (El Castillo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34141800/34141749/c79a960c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! 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(El Castillo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34150000/34141800/34141749/dfa8737d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Lake Arenal, Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! provides everything you need. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61290 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! \- The Mirador house is located right in the heart of the country town of El Castillo, very close the grocery store, restaurants, and some of the best adventure tours in the area. The house is cozy and private with beautiful gardens and a nice Volcano and rain forest view from the Gazebo. \- There are 2 bedrooms with A/C and 1 queen size bed each one and a comfortable futon that opens to a full size bed in the living room. \- The fully equipped kitchen have all the appliances necessary to prepare delicious meals for everybody. \- Overall this house is perfect for small families looking for an easy to reach house close to the adventure but far from the noise of the city. \- Nearby you will find lots of tours to keep you entertained for days, Volcano hikes, Zip Lines, Hanging Bridges, ATV tours, Kayak tours, Rainforest and Waterfall hikes, Horseback riding, Hot Springs, Wildlife watching tours and more. All of these are less than half an hour away from the house. Our concierge is always available at our new and modern Welcome Center to help you book tours, find the best restaurants, book a massage and get the most out of your time in the area. \-Location: El Castillo is approx. 3 hours (150km) from both international airports, either in the capital of San Jose, or on the northern pacific coast in Liberia. La Fortuna, which is a small city that offers amenities such as grocery, banking, post office, restaurants, hot springs, excursions and much more. is only 30 minutes away. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a zoo - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing 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) - Unit size: 1,290 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19210000/19208800/19208733/530c15eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! 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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 A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 320558 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.42483%2C-84.75171&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1jAJ3jS7RzB6J21pECt1I1QDDgU=) El Castillo, Provincia de Alajuela #### What's nearby - Arenal Eco Zoo \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Butterfly Conservatory \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Lake Arenal \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Tabacon Hot Springs \- 21 min drive \- 13.2 km - La Fortuna Waterfall \- 42 min drive \- 29.5 km #### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬19 min drive - ‪Soda La Palma - ‬21 min drive - ‪Restaurante Las Palmas - ‬26 min drive - ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tucanes - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views!? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views!? ### Where is Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful and Private home in the Heart of the Village with great Volcano views! Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 47 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian S. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay "Very nice stay in El Castillo. The cottage is very well equipped and offers an incredible view from the terrace. The site is perfect for birdwatching; I observed a wide variety of species. The view of the Arenal Volcano is exceptional. I highly recommend this place for a short stay in the area." ##### Christian S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin C. Dec 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trip to Costa Rica There was lots to do within walking distance of the home, otherwise it was a short drive, the butterfly sanctuary was very good and the motorcycle restaurant basically next door was very good as well ##### Kevin C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki L. Feb 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location We enjoyed our stay at this property. Close to all the activities we wanted to do. Check in/out was super easy. Would stay here again. ##### Vicki L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles C. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to visit the region Lovely place in a quiet bedroom village about 15 minutes from Fortuna. We preferred that because Fortuna is a crowded mess. The house itself is lovely and spacious. Great views if it's not raining. Also, Agustin was easily available a d quite helpful. ##### Charles C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd R. Dec 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View quiet spot with lots to do nearby ##### Todd R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin S. Feb 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### El Castillo Wonderful home with a great view of volcano. Close to amenities, dining, activities. Locals are super nice. ##### Dustin S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mélanie T. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Arenal volcano The view, the patio, the birds, including toucans! All perfect! Traditionnel cute house! Thank you! ##### Mélanie T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul T. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay. We stayed here in July of 2023\. Everything was great. Check in was super convenient and friendly. This is a really gorgeous area with a ton to explore. I would 100% book this location again. (Family of 4.) ##### Paul T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maki K. Jan 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay! This place was amazing! About a 30 min drive to most of the excursions that we did. Agustin was a great host and provided us with some great excursion and restaurant recommendations. Would love to come back! ❤️ ##### Maki K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz K. Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful four-night stay Unique and comfortable home with lovely backyard views. The check-in and check-out processes were easy and fast. The center offered many suggestions for activities in the area which was greatly appreciated. We loved the local restaurants and the excellent bakery that was just down the road. ##### Liz K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M., Wisconsin Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rainforest wonderland! The house was amazing! The host was so responsive and want to thank you so much for a great 3 days! We loved your house and location. Thanks for sharing with us! ##### Michael M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna D. Feb 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter get away Property was lovely. Agustin was amazing to work with and he made all our reservations which was very helpful. Views from the property were fantastic and we saw many native birds including toucans. Tried many of the local restaurants and the food was very good. ##### Anna D. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maxim B. Jan 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views!! Lovely property with magical feel Gorgeous views Bring rain gear and find things to do in the rain as well as dry time All activities and stores are within 5 to 25 min away Had a fantastic time here👌 ##### Maxim B. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare M. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the Birds and the Food We really enjoyed our stay in El Castillo. The town is not as busy as La Fortuna and the home has a beautiful backyard view. We only had to walk a few steps to reach La Ventanita, which is a wonderful place to get very reasonably priced food and great milkshakes. There is a bakery down the hill that serves fresh baked goods and a delicious vegetarian restaurant named Essence Arenal. The house was the perfect base for our exploration of this incredibly beautiful area. ##### Clare M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. Jan 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Miss Back patio and welcome center already! This property is off the beaten path in charming El Castillo which we enjoyed. Need 4W drive. Family of 5 very much enjoyed the back patio/hammock...so many birds, hummingbirds, Arenal view, and flowers. The welcome center folks are OUTSTANDING and helped us with recommendations of where to shop and amazing tours. 1 bed creaky but comfortable. ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison R. Mar 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Castillo. The terrace had an amazing view of Arenal volcano, and we saw so many birds in the backyard. It was amazing to have coffee in morning and watch clouds roll through valley and listen to birdsong. The location is convenient for getting to Fortuna and nearby parks for hiking, but Castillo feels much more quaint and quiet for enjoying peaceful evenings. We cooked in kitchen and had everything we needed to prepare meals. We also loved Ventanita restaurant up the hill from this location. ##### Alison R. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy P., Charlotte Apr 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### THE VIEW! Holy cow - the view from this place is priceless! There is also a bakery that you can walk to down the hill each morning and an amazing restaurant up the hill that we would go to at night. It's about a 30 min drive into La Fortuna for activities which isn't bad at all. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ##### Stacy P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tess W. Nov 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Loved watching the birds in the morning on the balcony with a cup of coffee! So much to do within an hour's drive. I wish we had more time to check it all out. Easy to communicate with property manager and to check in/out. Recommend getting groceries from far away as most of the close stores have only the basics. ##### Tess W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared H. Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful old Costa Rica If you are looking for an escape to old Costa Rica with an amazing viewing platform of Arenal volcano, this is your spot. The village of El Castillo is quaint and 2 great restaurants are walking distance from the property. Augustin was great to work with, but Vrbo has a weird quirk that doesn't give you a confirmation of your reservation. Check directly with Augustin the manager of the property. ##### Jared H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. Nov 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mirador House - El Castillo The house was just as it appeared in the photographs. It was comfortable and quiet (except for the bird life of course). The back yard sitting area was a wonderful spot for morning coffee and late afternoon lounging. The only improvement I would suggest is some better pans in the kitchen. I would recommend this house without hesitation. Management was also very professional and friendly. ##### Susan C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara P. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The View! We enjoyed a short stay at this home. Its in the perfect location for rural experience of Costa Rica, but close enough to jump over to La Fortunas tourist trap. We watched the parrots (yellow naped and toucans) play and eat every morning with the volcano backdrop. We also got to see a pizote on our ride into La Fortuna. The Butterfly Conservatory is magical and within walking distance. We had a great and inexpensive meal at Ventamita Cafe as we enjoyed the view. We went to La Fortuna for horseback riding (Don Tobias), hot springs (Los Lagos) and of course, the waterfall. Dont miss out on the shampoo ginger growing all over in El Castillo. It's super fun for the kids, its a natural shampoo plant that you can squeeze and put into your hair. ##### Tara P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan B., Concord, USA Jun 27, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome views and charm We really enjoyed our stay but it wasn't very clean when we arrived. The cottage was very cozy (very charming) and the view from the covered deck was spectacular with lots of birds. The people at the welcome center were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient to Arenal and La Fortuna. There was more to do than we could do in our short stay. On another note, the second nite when we returned, we found termites coming out of the walls in the shower. Lots of them. This place needs a thorough inspection and treatment or it will be sawdust. ##### Bryan B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy L. Mar 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet gem The house is located in El Castillo and not in La Fortuna which was fantastic. It is a smaller, quieter community yet still a short distance from La Fortuna. The house is beautiful with nice woodwork. The management staff were wonderful and responsive to questions. It is in walking distance to a couple of places to eat, a small store and most important, a bakery. The house was clean, spacious and had everything you need. It has a deck in the back (pictured) where you can spend hours looking at Lake Arenal, the volcano and an amazing amount of birds passing by the property. In our 3 week trip, we spent less time here than in other places and that was a HUGE mistake. There is much to do in the area. We most certainly would rent this VRBO again. ##### Tracy L. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jeff I. Jan 21, 2024 Liked: Communication Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great view, substandard house No hot water. Lumpy sorry excuse for a couch, rooster next door starts at 3:30 and goes to 6:30\. Guide book leaves of great special places uphill. Guidebook is out of date with prices and has no contact info for recommendations. No laundry detergent. Why make us by new package whe we want to do one ore two loads.? lol ace a fe detergent pillows. The town is full of money grabbers. nOT recommended. ##### Jeff I. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad G. Mar 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun & Quirky Place to Stay with a Great View! We found our stay enjoyable - El Encanto is surrounded by beauty. The abundant amount of flowers and wildlife were a great treat. The house is very beautiful and well taken cared for, we enjoyed coffee and fruit on the deck. One consideration is the layout of the house is a bit quirky. We appreciated the washer and dryer since this was the second part of our trip. The shower had an odd layout, it's hard to describe but as you step out of the shower to grab your towel you are in the open kitchen - this would probably be fine if you are solo or with your partner. We didn't find places to hang our towels so they were draped over the chairs. It's not a big deal for a short stay. The caretaker of the house, Augustine, was very accommodating. He reached out prior to our stay with helpful recommendations and was very responsive to text messages. Since we were staying there for several days we needed more supplies than what was stocked in the house. Augustine quickly brought us plenty of supplies without any hesitation. We loved that the area was very walkable. We strolled down to the market, the restaurants, and the butterfly conservatory. Taking a bit of a break from driving but still having access to things was nice. There is plenty to do nearby. The views of the volcano are very beautiful. ##### Brad G. 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