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NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchenette and balcony

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Interior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchenette and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features concierge services, tour/ticket assistance and a garden. The holiday home features a balcony and a coffee/tea maker, plus a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Explore El Castillo

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

382812

About the area

Map
El Castillo, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 22 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 22 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 28 min drive - 17.1 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 43 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hojarasca Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Caña Brava - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Arenal, Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. Arenal Volcano and Costa Rica Sky Adventures are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

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

Volcano View Cabin

Amazing volcano view cabin within walking distance of many attractions like kayaking and bike rentals! The drive way is a bit steep, but over all easy to get to and driving distance to many Costa Rica classic destinations like La Fortuna waterfall, hot springs, and the Arenal volcano.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Serene & Tranquil

Amazing view in peaceful setting. Great for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Very easy check in and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva and Steven D.

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

Amazing view, very friendly locals

The place was super clean, the view was spectacular. We had everything that we needed for our 3-day stay. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, and a small supermarket. The locals are super friendly and we actually made friends with some of them. Highly recommended! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KimberlyandDave S.

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

Living free!

This our 3rd time to this precious place! It is the perfect place to free your mind and soul! Monkeys, birds & iguanas to entertain and the most beautiful secluded beach. Just clean & simple living! This is a very special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia D.

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

GREAT place to stay!

Great place to stay! I loved everything about it. The check in process was easy. It was clean. Beautiful view! The host was so helpful and kind. Would highly recommend to anyone. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Worth a Read

This location is fantastic. Check in, communication, check out, everything was as easy as it gets.The Good:The location itself was amazing. The town of El Castillo is, in my opinion a much better choice than La Fortuna. There's almost no traffic, its unique, gorgeous and you get that authentic local feel because there's seemingly few other tourists there. There are no souvenir shops or shops to browse but there are several places to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and theres great coffee, views and welcoming people at each one. You get to wake up to Lake Arenal and the Volcano each morning and honestly the view from the front porch is just breathtaking. At morning and at dusk the birds are playing and its fantastic. So much that I would open the sliding door and the curtains and then get back in bed just to listen and watch. In the evening there is so little traffic that when you sit outside you may see a few scooters go by but thats about it.The not so good:The driveway is very steep (50-60 deg incline maybe) and both up and down are reason to drive an all wheel or 4x4 vehicle. I made it without issues but realize not everyone is comfortable in this situation. The bed left a little to be desired but we slept through the night.All in all, this place is Amazing. I truly feel very fortunate to have spent a week in this beautiful area and I would highly recommend others to do the same.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hartman M.

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

Complete satisfaction.

Very lovely location and beautiful volcano/lake view. Peacefulness of site is a plus though that could be affected if the adjacent bungalow were occupied.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023