Enlighten your senses in a lush rain forest of Costa Rica!

9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Jicarito Border suburb of La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Tabacon Hot Springs40 min drive
Arenal Volcano53 min drive
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Paradise Lodge Bed and Breakfast is located in a charming Costa Rican village just 5 kilometers from the famous 20-million-year-old Venado caves (Cavernas de Venado). We welcome you to a quaint Tuscan-style villa perched on a rolling 3-acre hillside at the border of Costa Rica's verdant rain forest, where you may experience a rare blend of restful tranquility, exciting exploration, and unforgettable experiences. Costa Rica's breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife are sure to stimulate your senses. Listen to the howler monkeys, frogs, iguanas, and butterflies as they chirp and hop around their natural habitat. You may easily do grocery shopping or grab convenient items within walking distance.

We serve a full Costa Rican breakfast every day, including farm fresh eggs and fruit, as well as basic cleaning, laundry, and shopping services on request. On-site river access for fishing and swimming, as well as comprehensive tour arrangements at the best prices to maximize your visit.

A huge open floor layout with a separate dining and living room. A fully equipped kitchen and a patio barbecue are available for dining in or picnicking outside.
The master suite's spaciousness, master bathtub, walk-in closet, and private patio provide home-like comfort. Two persons can be accommodated in a second bedroom with a queen-size bed and a half bath. There is also a queen-size day bed in an open area with curtains for privacy.

Tours can be arranged for all ages. We work with licensed tour guides to arrange adventure tours, hot springs, and excursions in and around the stunning Rio Celeste National Park and the city of La Fortuna. For an additional fee, transportation can also be arranged to and from the San Jose International Airport, or for convenient trips.

About the hosts: Carol and Jim are Americans living in the lush rainforest adjacent to Paradise Lodge Bed and Breakfast. Jim is a long standing life member of the Magic Castle of Hollywood, so be prepared to see a bit of magic during your stay. Carol is fluent in Spanish and takes great pleasure in being an aid to all your needs.

Property manager

Carol

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Small trained pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Venado

This holiday home is located in Venado. Baldi Hot Springs and Tabacon 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 Arenal Volcano National Park and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Kalambu Hot Springs and Go Adventure Park are also worth visiting.

Jicarito Border suburb of La Fortuna, Costa Rica

What's nearby

Baldi Hot Springs - 33 min drive
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 40 min drive
Tabacon Hot Springs - 40 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 53 min drive
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 55 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Ginger Sushi - 28 min drive
La Laguna Bar - 28 min drive
Café Metrópoli - 30 min drive
Restaurante Rocca Grill - 30 min drive
La Parrilla De Doña De Flor - 30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enlighten your senses in a lush rain forest of Costa Rica! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enlighten your senses in a lush rain forest of Costa Rica!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enlighten your senses in a lush rain forest of Costa Rica!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Enlighten your senses in a lush rain forest of Costa Rica! located?

Situated in Venado, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Cavernas de Venado, Venado Caves and Baldi Hot Springs. Kalambu Hot Springs and Ecotermales Fortuna are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Karen M.

18 February 2024

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

Jungle stay

Carol and Jim are very caring hosts. Carol cooked fantastic, authentic Costa Rican breakfasts. Jim had coffee ready to go every morning. Carol was able to get us a discounted price at The Springs thermal pools, which we would recommend. They provide light housekeeping daily and are always available for questions and advice about the local area. We found the kitchen well equipped. While we were not able to river fish on their property, she was able to arrange for our group of four to try tilapia fishing at their neighbours pond and that was a great experience! We did walk down the well maintained trail to the river and enjoyed some wading in the river surrounded by rain forest. The air conditioning is only in the two bedrooms. It was not working properly in the loft bedroom, so the couple staying in that room found it quite warm and humid to sleep. Overall, a lovely stay in the jungle!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

18 April 2023

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

Great People

We had a lovely stay here at this property. They keep it very clean. The owners are so kind and helpful! They make the best breakfasts. Carol was also very great in helping me book excursions and giving me advice for things to do.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

william b.

28 March 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Review

Carol and Jim are outstanding hosts. They care about their guests. Breakfast was very nice. The property was advertised to sleep 10 and we were a party of 9, it was a bit tight. Believe it is really good for 6 or family with small children. Off the beaten path and a good drive to what we wanted to do while in the Arenal area. Price was very good for high season but plan to be driving a lot to get to recreational areas. Waze isn't as good here as google maps but you will need one or the other to navigate.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ANKUR G.

22 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

Overall a great stay, good house for the value, especially compared to other available options. Host was very easy to communicate with, and also helped us plan some tours and got us discounts. The town of Jicarito is a little bit further from La Fortuna than we anticipated (40 mins-1 hour to various popular attractions), but the drive is very pretty. Hot water a bit difficult to use and inconsistent. Fresh breakfast each morning was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023