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Firefly Retreat. A Hilltop Retreat with Swimming Pool & Great Rainforest Views!!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7195.1 sq m
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El Castillo, Alajuela
- Place, Butterfly Conservatory6 min walk
- Place, Arenal Eco Zoo8 min walk
- Place, Lake Arenal14 min walk
- Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Firefly Retreat. A Hilltop Retreat with Swimming Pool & Great Rainforest Views!!
*New Ownership!
This comfortable, spacious yet private retreat accommodates up to 7 people. All the bedrooms are equipped with Air Conditioning and black out Drapes. The Master bedroom is equipped with 1 queen size bed and an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom have a bunk bed, full size in the bottom and twin size at the top, and the third bedroom have 1 queen size bed.
Adjacent to each bedroom upstairs there is a surrounding deck which is accessible through large glass doors and floor to ceiling windows. It truly gives one the feeling of being in a treehouse. You comfortably wake to lush views of the mountains, trees and birds.
As you step outside onto the deck, you will instantly be greeted with lovely views of Arenal Volcano. While enjoying your early morning coffee, you will experience the wildlife from a front seat viewing area. Howler monkeys will chatter as green parrots and toucans fly by overhead. The local neighborhood Macaw will spend quality time entertaining you in the fruit trees directly in front of you!
The new Spring feed Swimming Pool is the perfect complement to begin the morning with a swim or to cool down and enjoy after a day of exploring the area.
After a long day enjoying a great hike or any other rainforest activity, the early evening does not disappoint you with our spectacular sunsets with reflective views of the volcano. All is breathtaking from this viewpoint as hummingbirds and fireflies dance right in front of you!
The cozy kitchen is well equipped for cooking and enjoying a meal in our open living room area for those home entertainment nights. Our hilltop cottage provides all the comforts of home and one does not need to go far to enjoy everything our community has to offer.
- 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.
This comfortable, spacious yet private retreat accommodates up to 7 people. All the bedrooms are equipped with Air Conditioning and black out Drapes. The Master bedroom is equipped with 1 queen size bed and an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom have a bunk bed, full size in the bottom and twin size at the top, and the third bedroom have 1 queen size bed.
Adjacent to each bedroom upstairs there is a surrounding deck which is accessible through large glass doors and floor to ceiling windows. It truly gives one the feeling of being in a treehouse. You comfortably wake to lush views of the mountains, trees and birds.
As you step outside onto the deck, you will instantly be greeted with lovely views of Arenal Volcano. While enjoying your early morning coffee, you will experience the wildlife from a front seat viewing area. Howler monkeys will chatter as green parrots and toucans fly by overhead. The local neighborhood Macaw will spend quality time entertaining you in the fruit trees directly in front of you!
The new Spring feed Swimming Pool is the perfect complement to begin the morning with a swim or to cool down and enjoy after a day of exploring the area.
After a long day enjoying a great hike or any other rainforest activity, the early evening does not disappoint you with our spectacular sunsets with reflective views of the volcano. All is breathtaking from this viewpoint as hummingbirds and fireflies dance right in front of you!
The cozy kitchen is well equipped for cooking and enjoying a meal in our open living room area for those home entertainment nights. Our hilltop cottage provides all the comforts of home and one does not need to go far to enjoy everything our community has to offer.
- 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.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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El Castillo, Alajuela
What's nearby
- Butterfly Conservatory - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Arenal Eco Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Lake Arenal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Shangri-La Gardens - 20 min drive
- Soda La Palma - 22 min drive
- Ave Restaurant - 20 min drive
- La Mesa de Mamá - 12 min walk
- Caña Brava - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
7 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin V.
27 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Beautiful Place
Justin V.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott B.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Perfect Views
Scott B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cammie S.
3 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Cammie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
4 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, nice house!
Mike P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maison D.
6 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Maison D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
riju
18 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
riju
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
John O.
6 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adequate
John O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katie C.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay in El Castillo
Katie C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles L.
2 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arenal stay
Charles L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louis-Philippe L.
25 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracias
Louis-Philippe L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jay C.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Jay C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chandice C.
11 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!!!
Chandice C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Margo M.
4 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful village
Margo M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sherry W.
21 March 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hilltop retreat in El Castillo, Lake Arenal
Sherry W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacey K.
14 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Firefly Retreat
Stacey K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Morgan O.
24 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us
Morgan O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire J.
5 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat.
Claire J.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vitaly B.
5 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved it. will stay again
Vitaly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
5 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anjani
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Anjani
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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