Serenity Home. Amazing house with Gorgeous panoramic views and Swimming pool.

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Enjoy the area

El Castillo, A

Costa Rica Sky Adventures15 min drive
Arenal Volcano22 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park27 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Serenity House was built on 2 acres in the heart of the Rainforest, very privately situated far from the noise of the city but close to some of the best attractions and restaurants El Castillo has to offer. The gorgeous infinity edge swimming pool is filled with fresh spring water, and is perfect to refresh while you listen to the Howlers Monkeys, watch the Toucans, Hummingbirds and 20 other species of birds that surround the house. At Serenity create memories that you will treasure forever.

The house is big and spacious with beautiful decors from local artists and unique indigenous statues located around the property.
The combination of really high ceilings and the location on the edge of a hill with constant breeze makes for no need of Air Conditioning in the house. Plus all of the rooms have ceiling fans and the sliding doors & windows are equipped with screens so you can perfectly leave them open to let the breeze in without worrying about the insects coming in the house. All 3 bedrooms have private bathrooms to give your group the privacy they want.
In our fully equipped kitchen, you can delight your family with a energizing breakfast to begin the day or with a delicious dinner to close a memorable day of exploring the rain forest. After dinner sit around and share memories in our comfortable living room with all reclinable leather couches and sofas.

- THINGS TO DO: There are lots of tours to keep you entertained for days, Volcano hikes, Zip Lines, Hanging Bridges, ATV tours, Kayak and Paddle-board 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.

- GETTING AROUND: You will want a 4WD vehicle. The last drive up to the house is a road made of gravel and rocks. When it rains there are potholes. You will be a lot happier with a 4WD here and in most areas of Costa Rica. While there are a couple of things to see and one restaurant within walking distance of the house, there are many activities that require a 10 to 45 minute drive. You will not be happy waiting for a cab to arrive either coming of going.

Property manager

Explore El Castillo

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. Tabacon Hot Springs and Baldi 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 Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

El Castillo, A

What's nearby

Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 15 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 22 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park - 27 min drive
Tabacon Hot Springs - 27 min drive
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 33 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Río Lounge - 44 min drive
Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 26 min drive
Ave Restaurant - 26 min drive
Tucanes - 27 min drive
Restaurante El Jilguero - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Home. Amazing house with Gorgeous panoramic views and Swimming pool. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 April 2024

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

Amazing!

The photos do not do the house justice. On arrival the house was clean and had all of the necessary kitchen and bathroom essentials. Each room had an individual bathroom with shower that had good pressure. The view of the arenal volcano was breath taking and the pool was a perfect way to stay cool down in the heat. Disclaimer the pool structure is made of a cement type of material and we did get some scrapes, but nothing too bad. Also, there is no jacuzzi it is simply a “water feature”. In addition, there are lots of insects surrounding the property and they do tend to go in the house but we expected it and we had no real issues. One thing I wish the house provided would be some type of curtain in the master bedroom. The sunrise would light up the room and wake us up very early and at night it was pitch black outside and creepy at first especially with all the noise outdoors. Overall, we would definitely stay here on our next visit to Costa Rica!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

12 April 2024

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

Pura Vida Views

Worth the trek up a bit up a drive for gorgeous views and tons of birds. Pictures don't do it justice.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C., North Salt Lake, Utah

24 March 2024

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

Hartley Family Spring Break 2024

Loved the location, views, and El Patio being so close. House was perfect for our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

19 February 2024

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

Rainforest getaway

My wife and two adult children stayed here for a week. Everything was as advertised, especially the need of a four wheel drive getting to the place. A lot of room in the house and beautiful views. The large porch was very relaxing for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl S., Marietta

10 February 2024

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

Serenity is the Perfect Name

What a special place to stay. The view of Arenal is amazing and there are so many birds you can watch all day and see a dozen or more species. Sit on the back deck and watch the hummingbirds…..and there are lots of them. House was very nice, beds are comfy, has all the essential kitchen supplies and the water is potable. The Master has no blinds so be prepared but there is no one to look in so no worries. Note, there are no closets or dressers so you will be living out of your suitcase. As many others have pointed out the drive to the place is more than a little interesting. For sure have a 4WD vehicle, which you need anyway for some of the things to do in the area. There is a restaurant up the hill that is very good and reasonable. We got in late due to a wreck and showed up to eat 20 minutes before they closed. They could not have been nicer and the food was tasty. There was also a group of women doing karioki upstairs which was entertaining.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024