[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Glass House Arenal Rentals Vacation home in Peñas Blancas with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271900/24271876/df7d42e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271900/24271876/dfcb12ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271900/24271876/e6ca7be9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271900/24271876/066a6dc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271900/24271876/fc12f728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Glass sanctuary offers a unique retreat, seamlessly blending with nature. Witness the dance of lush greenery and monitor the nearby volcano from the comfort of your living space, or visit El Salto River just minutes away. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - 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. ### The Glass House Arenal Rentals Welcome to your glass sanctuary, a unique short rental house seamlessly blending with nature. No walls, just floor-to-ceiling glass, offering an immersive experience where you can witness the dance of lush greenery and monitor the nearby volcano from the comfort of your living space. Awaken to the symphony of birds, perfect for avid birdwatchers, and visit the famous El Salto River at 2-3min away from the house. Located just 5min from downtown, it provides both tranquility and convenience. Complementary Concierge service to plan and book your activities. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32550000/32548000/32547968/0e13f6c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CASA TURQUESA Rustic Luxury Retreat in La Fortuna LA FORTUNA DE SAN CARLOS - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=32547968&PinnedHotelID=32547968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73650000/73640100/73640046/de39ffbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Firefly Retreat. 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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 Glass House Arenal Rentals La Fortuna Glass House Arenal Rentals Glass Arenal Rentals La Fortuna Glass Arenal Rentals Glass Arenal Rentals Fortuna The Glass House Arenal Rentals La Fortuna The Glass House Arenal Rentals Private vacation home The Glass House Arenal Rentals Private vacation home La Fortuna ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.452355,-84.63243&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ijy%7E%40twpcO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%40QBM%40OBO%40OBOBMBODMBOBODMDODMDMDODMDOFKFMDMFOFMFKHMFMFKHMHKFKHMHKHKHKJKHIJKHKJIJIJKJIJIJIJIJILIJGLGJILGLGLGJGLELGNELELGLELCNELENELCNCLENALENANCLANCN%3FNCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40LDN%40LDNBLBNDLDNDLBLDLFLDNFLDLDJFLFLFLFJHLFJFLHJHJHJHJHJHJJJHJHHJJJHHJJHJHJHJHLFJHJHLFJFLHLFJFLFNDLFLFJDNDLDNDLDLDNDLBNBNDLBNBLBN%40NBN%40NBL%40P%40L%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FNANALAPCLANCNANCNCLCNENCLCNELENELENELELENGLGJELGNGLGJILGLGLIJIJGLIJIJIJIJKJIHKLIHKHKJKHKHKJKFKHKHMHKFMFKHMFMFMFKFMDMFODMDMFMDMDODMBODMBODMBO%40MDO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMAOCO%3FOCMAOCOAMEOAMCOEMCOEMCOEMEMEMGMEOEMGMEKGMGMGMGKIMGKGMIKIKIKGKKKIKIKKKIIIKMIIKKIKIKIKIKGMIKIKGMGMIMGKGMGOEMGKGMEOEMEMEOEMEOEMCOCMEOCOCMCOAOCOAOCMAQAMAO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U2f0c36MyDhF3mSqwHYoQxEzDDI=) La Fortuna, Alajuela Province #### What's nearby - Arenal Adventure World - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 6 min drive - 3.9 km - Baldi Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 9.5 km - La Fortuna Waterfall - 12 min drive - 6.7 km - Ecotermales Fortuna - 12 min drive - 9.8 km #### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬5 min drive - ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬5 min drive - ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Glass House Arenal Rentals pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Glass House Arenal Rentals? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Glass House Arenal Rentals? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Glass House Arenal Rentals located? > Located in the heart of Peñas Blancas, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Glass House Arenal Rentals Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### John B. Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Unique Property We Wanted to Love The Glass House is a neat design. We wanted to love this place, and while we enjoyed our stay in La Fortuna, were ultimately disappointed by this property. 1. First, significant maintenance issues (note: text exchange with owner indicated we were the last to visit before she was to undertake a major refresh). Water leaking from under the kitchen sink, water leaking onto the bed from an air conditioning unit in the downstairs bedroom, toilet that wouldn't flush in the master, some of the lights not working, the front door not properly closing, foul odors from water intrusion issues). 2. VRBO advertises the home as air conditioned. Two bedrooms have air conditioning units (and downstairs bedroom unit had to be turned off when it started pouring water onto my son's bed). The kitchen, living room and other common areas do not have air conditioning. Temperatures in the 90s, combined with the greenhouse effect of the glass walls made all of the common areas entirely unusable during our stay. There is no way to sit comfortably in these areas or to even think about cooking in the kitchen. We had planned on doing some cooking and evening activities in the home and could not because of the extreme heat. 3. Neighborhood. The pictures make this property look isolated. It is not. Great views out the front as shown on VRBO. Not shown in the pictures are four other properties densely packed next to and behind it. Properties that were playing loud music late into every night. ##### John B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cindy d. Dec 26, 2018 #### Amazing view and Tracy was very helpful Tracy the property manager was very helpful and prompt. The excursions and restaurants she recommended were all very well run and the food at the resturant was very well prepared. The town of La Fortuna was well worth the drive. Great people and lots to do in the area ##### cindy d. 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