Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Private Villa is Paradise with Tropical Gardens & Rain Forest Trail by River located?

This family-friendly Arenal holiday home is located on a river, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Arenal, and within 6 mi (10 km) of FlyZone Wakeboard School and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Catarata Morpho Azul and Venado Caves are also within 20 miles (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

michael c.

28 Aug 2025

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Absolutely beautiul! We loved every sevond of our stay here. Plenty of wildlife to see and so much to explore!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhijit K.

17 Aug 2025

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The villa is as excellent as described and reviewed by others. We felt like we were home, loved the early mornings on the deck upstairs and loved the walking trails around us. I wish we could have stayed longer but that in essence is the reason we will be back! :)

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

13 Jun 2025

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Paradise in Paradise

The Villa was wonderful. The grounds were like a botanical garden. We saw wildlife, howler monkeys, toucans and numerous birds, from the patio! It's location was perfect. The proximity to adventures and local restaurants was ideal. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

10 Mar 2025

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Paradise

This home was simply paradise, and none of us wanted to leave! Everything in this home was completely stocked with everything that we needed. It was also very clean which is a big plus for our family. This property was truly everything we wanted and more. We are already planning for a future trip next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Y.

23 Nov 2024

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Tropical Paradise

Property is gorgeous. It is a quiet haven that makes a great home base for exploring the area. Watching the hummingbirds and other tropical birds is a great way to spend your time. The place has everything you need to relax and enjoy Costa Rica.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

6 Jul 2024

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Beautiful house overlooking lake

Nice property; beautiful sunsets and great birdwatching from patios; swimming holes on property

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

15 Jan 2025

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Beautiful grounds and great experience

The property is definitely on the rustic side but all the core amenities are there. The grounds are spectacular! Hiking trails in the back are amazing. There are stunning streams, large trees, and more. The area around the property is rugged and we encountered road closures due to mudslides. Overall, it’s a fantastic experience if you’re looking for a true rainforest and mountain getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samm M., Waterloo

5 Dec 2023

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Great for us

Beautifully built and maintained home in a simply gorgeous setting.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamalyn N.

24 Jul 2023

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Rain forest

Beautiful place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry

15 Feb 2025

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The villa has a great view of the lake and is extremely quiet. It’s secluded but still close to the main road and we felt like it was a safe area The directions provided by the owner are good but it is hard to find at night. The furniture, bedding and amenities are pretty old but we were not expecting 5 star. We loved Nuevo Arenal compared to the very touristy La Fortuna but there are of course more activities there. Overall very happy with the villa

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

28 Mar 2025

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Private Paradise

We enjoyed our first visit to the Villa (and to Costa Rica) very much! All of the words used to describe this setting are so true--Private, paradise, beautiful tropical gardens...it is all of this and more! It truly was an escape from our hectic lives. It was so nice to just relax on the property some days and easy to drive to an excursion away from the Villa when we wanted. Horseback riding with Alex just up the road is awesome--we rode up the mountain side with incredible views. Alex's restaurant is very good also and it is so close--don't pass up his hand made cheese! The Villa is very well equipped with everything needed to enjoy meals there--the panini maker was great to have and dining on the patio during sunset was truly memorable! We definitely look forward to staying here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

12 Apr 2024

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Paradise

The property is absolutely stunning! There is wildlife galore on the property and you feel like you’re in the middle of the rainforest. We had perfect weather and it was a little cooler but, if it wasn’t, the lack of air conditioning may have been rough! Love love loved this place and so did the whole group. 10/10 would recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyne D.

20 Jan 2024

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Paradis

Beautiful gardens. Spent hours on balcony watching wildlife enjoying coffee in the morning and margaritas in afternoon. Everything you need is there at a reasonable price. Close to good restaurants (10 minutes) multitude of activities within 1 hours drive. Do not hesitate to rent this beautiful quiet home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

20 Jul 2019

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This house is a destination itself.

Loved the location and views. Check in and check out was easy. It's not next to the touristy towns, which is a good thing. Nice location for venturing into the local mountains. The upstairs flooring is loud downstairs, but not so bad when the downstairs bedroom door is closed. We really loved exporing the property all the way down to the lake. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE R.

21 Feb 2024

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Feb 2024 stay

Our family truly enjoyed the beautiful grounds and location of Lake View Villa. We woke to howler monkeys every morning and our sons saw 3. We saw multiple birds including hummingbirds, toucans, aracaris, parrots, parakeets, bananaquits and many more. Grounds are well maintained, very peaceful and relaxing. The location is close to good restaurants and 2 small sized grocery stores (10-15 minutes) and within about an hour of other activities.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

25 Jul 2024

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Beautiful Tropical Getaway

Just like everyone has stated, this property is beautiful. The property is very well maintained. It is like one big garden with lots of flowers and walking paths. The paths that go through the forest and also down to the lake are very enjoyable to walk along. The house was in great shape and had everything we needed. The house stayed cool with the windows open. We had 7 of us there and had plenty of room. We didn't have any issues at all and really enjoyed the place. I would not hesitate to go back there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

17 Jan 2025

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Special Spot in Nuevo Arenal

This home is special even though it poured most of our week there. We were told by several locals and neighbors that the torrential rain was unusual for January ( we thought we were going during the dry season). Luckily the house has several areas protected from the rain and we saw many dozens of incredible birds we had never seen in the U.S. Also had Coati wandering through the backyard.We highly recommend this home.One thing to know is that the roads closest to the house are very curvy and were fine when it wasn’t raining and foggy but were reluctant to go out when the rain was coming down. The Hotel Rana was super close , driving wise and the food and staff were great.They enjoyed sharing food with the birds and bringing them close so we could see them up close.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley J.

2 Nov 2024

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Paradise!

This was our first time to Costa Rica and we could not have been more blown away by this place! The house was spectacular and the surrounding rainforest where we could explore made the experience even more wonderful! We really enjoyed the dipping pool after spending the day exploring. The town of Nuevo Arenal was great! Very friendly people, great Sodas to eat at, and plentiful grocery stores. One note regarding the house, the upstairs and downstairs are not connected from the inside, only from the outside. With little kids, dad slept upstairs with a kid and mom was downstairs with the others. But this set up is great for families with older kids or two families vacationing together.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Aug 2023

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Beautiful Views, Tropical Forest Feel

We stayed here for four nights and absolutely loved it. The property grounds were beautifully vivid, and the layout allowed for superb viewing of the many bird species around. Inside, there was an upstairs and downstairs kitchen that came in very handy when we felt like cooking. The decor and vibe had a very relaxed, tropical feel, and the upstairs balcony was a neat way to see different views from the downstairs views. We also loved walking around on the short forest paths, where there were strawberry poison dart frogs and amazing plant life. The bird species were incredible, with toucans coming right up to the house. Finally, we appreciated that we felt safe and comfortable for our entire stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

barbara s.

19 Dec 2023

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Nature Lovers' Paradise

The Villa was a wonderful place to stay for a relaxing week in nature. The birds were breathtaking. We heard howler monkeys every day and saw them several times. A very persistent coati was often attempting to pilfer the fruit from the birds. The grounds and paths are beautiful, but because of the rain we didn't have much opportunity to explore. However, the weather was warm, and the patio was dry, and the birds did not seem to mind the rain. They were always ready to put on a great show!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

10 Apr 2023

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Costa Rica Rainforest

The house is an oasis in the rainforest! It has all of the amenities that you need, and you can't beat the property views, birds and rainforest trail! Allow time to just sit and enjoy the land. It is located about an hour's drive from La Fortuna and 45 min from the base of Arenal. The listing notes the master suite has a separate entrance, but it didn't register with me that there would be no interior access between floors. Not a problem for our group, just an FYI for those traveling with younger kids. We are already thinking about staying there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F., Galveston Texas

6 Aug 2023

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Beautiful place

The house was beautiful although we were rarely there. We only got to explore the first day around thw property because of the rain but we knew it was the rainy season. It wasnt too far from most everything you definitely need to rent a car. We had issues with the wifi but the property manager was diligent and was able to get it resolved. The cell service isnt very good so we were very greatful that she was able to fix it. There is no ac so keep that in mind but many places in Costa Rica dont have ac. There were plenty of fans provided to make sleeping comfortable.Overall we were very pleased with our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lezlie P., St. Paul, MN

8 Feb 2023

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Location, location, location

Once you navigate the steep driveway, the grounds are stunning. Besides the beautiful flowers and plants, we saw so many birds - love that there is a platform feeder right off the patio. We also saw howler monkeys. The house is clean and comfortable and has every kitchen item you could need. Beds are comfy. The reason for the 4 star rating is the wifi. The signal was weak at best and we had a couple of outages in the time we were there. Not great for remote work. Overall, though, this is a lovely place to stay for a relaxing getaway and take in the beauty that is Costa Rica!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. Dom V.

27 May 2025

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A Hidden Gem in the Jungle – Pure Magic!

Lake View Villa was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we felt embraced by the peaceful energy of the property and its surroundings. Nestled among the trees with views that steal your breath away, this home was the perfect balance of rustic charm and thoughtful comfort.One of the highlights was the wellness walking trail—a forest path that felt like stepping into another world. We were constantly in awe of the vibrant birds that graced our walks. Every step brought us closer to nature and serenity.And then there was Bigote, the neighbor’s sweet dog who quickly became our trail companion and honorary therapy pup. He greeted us like old friends, walked beside us like a loyal guide, and truly made us miss our own pups just a little less.The villa itself is clearly designed with love. Everything we needed was there—from the kitchen supplies that made cooking a joy to the cozy spaces for reading, playing games, and simply being. The view from the upstairs bedroom was breathtaking, while the downstairs offered a warm, homey vibe that made us feel deeply at peace.We worked online during our stay and used our mobile hotspot without issue. The environment made “remote work” feel more like a retreat.The owners and property managers were wonderfully kind and responsive. When we accidentally locked ourselves out one night, someone arrived to help within 10 minutes. Their kindness added to the feeling that this place isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s Pura Vida!

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham A.

20 Feb 2018

Magnificent views from well maintained house

The panoramic views towards the lake are unbeatable. The house is in good order. Everything works. The quirky layout has been described in other reviews. It was not a problem for us, though the small single beds in the living room were more suited to children than adults. The grounds slope so steeply that exploring them takes greater fitness than we had appreciated from the description. Not helped by wet weather which made trails slippery. There also seemed to be some neighbourly dispute about access. The wet weather made bird sightings only occasional. We saw much more in the grounds of the Lucky Bug Hotel down the road.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

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