Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Enjoy the area

El Castillo, Provincia de Alajuela

Costa Rica Sky Adventures6 min drive
Arenal Volcano10 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park14 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Studio Wow! Is our new addition to our Home and business La Ventanita Cafe. Nestled on the far corner on stilts with a bird eye view of Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal & surrounding cloud forest hills. This tiny studio is perfect for couples, single travelers or a group of 3, to get away and enjoy our little mountain village of El Castillo.

Studio Wow features a queen size bed, sitting area, a hot shower with tub, Wifi, A/C, cable TV and a kitchenette, we provide you a breakfast basket so you can make your own breakfast, as our restaurant offers lunch and dinner.

One of my favorite feature is gifted by Mother Nature, the sound of the river "Rio Gato" and tons of wildlife. This village is truley a bird watcher paradise.

Stratigicley located you can walk to the Butterfly Conservatory or hike up to a hidden waterfall.
Within a 15 mintue drive you have;
Arenal National Park 8km
Sky Adventure Park 4km "Zipline and Hanging Bridges"
1968 hiking trails 9km
Observatory Lodge hiking trails 7km
Lake access, Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Fishing and water activities 3km
Horseback Riding 1Km
Mystico Hanging Bridges 15km
Free Hot Springs 15km
Butterfly Conservatory 100 meters

Property manager

Kelly Umana

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Bajo consulta

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

About the area

La Fortuna

This apartment is located in La Fortuna. 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 National Park. Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory are also worth visiting.

El Castillo, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 6 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 10 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park - 14 min drive
Tabacon Hot Springs - 14 min drive
La Fortuna Waterfall - 31 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

La Cava Pizza a la Leña - 24 min drive
Virgita Ristorante - 21 min drive
Restaurante Río Lounge - 31 min drive
Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 13 min drive
Ave Restaurant - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views! located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lake Arenal and within 3 miles (5 km) of Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Chato Volcano. Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

14 April 2024

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

Simply, WOW

Although the photos are great, they simply don’t do the place justice. Kelly has mindfully designed and built something spectacular with this place. He and his wife, Alejandra were so friendly and welcoming. They also own a restaurant on the property that we ate at and not only was it some of the best food we have eaten on our trip, the prices were incredible too. This is more than 5/5, we would say 10/10.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty G., ENNIS

28 March 2024

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

Fantastic!

We did a quick overnight here. The views are beautiful! The little cabin is very well done! We very much enjoyed it!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

17 February 2024

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

Awesome

We cannot recommend this location highly enough. The pictures are accurate. Upon checking in the owners met with us and were very nice. It is located directly next to a restaurant the owners also own. Food was fantastic. If you want to be off the beaten path and you will not be disappointed. If and when return to the area, this is exactly where we would stay again. The owner Kelly is super cool. Lots of passion went into the property design and into his restaurant.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie P.

3 February 2024

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

Beautiful hidden gem with amazing views

The host was extremely attentive and readily available. We were provided local recommendations for anything and everything, including dining and various adventures for all activity levels. The views were spectacular and the restaurant on the property was delicious, serving lunch and dinner!!! The property is the last driveway on the left, just prior to the butterfly conservatory (on the right). I used the butterfly conservatory address on Waze maps to have a solid destination. Rate this property, host, and overall experince extremely highly!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

26 January 2024

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

Perfect Oasis

Great place with a fantastic view of the lake and volcano. The host also operates a wonderful restaurant on the property. We will definitely be looking to stay here again when visit Costa Rica for our next adventure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024