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Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.

Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.

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Front view of Blue Butterfly Cottage.
Private and quiet..
Very private with lots of room to explore
Front Gate to Property.
Aerial View of Lake Arenal.

Overview of Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Enjoy the area

Map
Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationLake Arenal4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park40 min drive
  • Popular LocationTabacon Hot Springs42 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Sleep Sofa

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.

Our property is not just a cottage; it is a place... a place with activities, wildlife, flora, fauna, fruits, trails, small waterfalls and much more. Over 66 acres.
NEW: A/C recently added and we now have fiber optic internet access. Wi-Fi throughout. Great upload and download speeds to stay connected or just disconnect and enjoy the natural beauty of an extraordinary property. Also, the road to the property is now partially paved. Much improved.

CRParaiso is home to endangered species, virgin forest, gardens and orchards galore with bananas, several varieties of oranges, lemons, limes, macadamia, sugar cane, chocolate (cacao), pineapple, bountiful species and varieties of flora, fauna and wildlife with over 3 miles of hiking trails.

In addition, we have on-property activities to save driving time and avoid crowds and long lines. Even if you do not wish to participate in our on-property activities, all guests have full roam of the property and the many hiking trails, gardens, views and wildlife. Check out our current on-property activities:
crparaiso.com

Even if you are staying in the area at another location, please consider visiting us to experience a slice of adventure and the beauty Nuevo Arenal has to offer.

SPECIAL NOTE: All on-property tours are totally removed from the cottage so not to interfere with the privacy and solitude of guests staying on-property. We specifically arranged our tour areas for your peace and quiet while in the cottage.

There are many adventure opportunities in and around Nuevo Arenal. It is a very small community with plenty of shopping and great restaurants. This area is centrally located to take advantage of many adventure activities, abundant flora and fauna and tremendous biodiversity that Costa Rica is known for. Within an hour, you can enjoy the La Fortuna area with the Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges and Hot Springs. Take in the beauty of Rio Celeste at Tenorio Volcano and be within 2 hours of Liberia Airport.

Also, you will be helping us to keep our large property in conservation so future generations can enjoy it as well. Our proceeds are used to maintain our property in its natural beauty and protected.

Our property is host to endangered species and many varieties of orchids alone. Our mission is to conserve this natural beauty for the enjoyment of future generations.

We also specialize in providing an optional dining experience for those that would like to have a traditional Costa Rican meal prepared and enjoyed Al Fresco in our beautiful new pavilion. Please inquire for details.

As you enter our property, you are immediately overcome with a sense of tranquility that words cannot describe. Further along, you are swept away into a world of beautiful flora, fauna and wildlife.

Our Blue Butterfly Cottage is perfect for one or two persons that appreciate a clean, cozy and comfortable abode. With our queen size pull out sofa bed, we can accommodate up to 4 persons. Ideal for the independent traveler that enjoys privacy.

The front veranda is great for early morning conversations with the local monkeys, hummingbirds and toucans. With a built-in table, you can commune with nature while sipping your favorite morning, afternoon or evening beverage.

The cottage has a sleeping loft with a full size bed, The living area has a full size sleep sofa, the kitchen is fully equipped with a gas oven/stove, full size refrigerator, double sink, tankless gas hot water heater, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, dishes and utensils. There is a small living area with a 24' flat screen with cable TV. Lots of movies and TV shows. There is a small eat-in area off the living area and there is a full bath with a large shower.

We do have a large main house on the property for those looking for more accommodations for up to ten persons, please check out our CRParaiso Main House-- a perfect house for larger groups/families -- just as cozy, clean and comfortable VRBO Listing #421812

Property manager

Bret Fields
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Loft not suitable for children. Sofa is ok.

Events

Events allowed
By Pre-Approval only. With supplemental cost

Pets

No pets allowed
Considered on a case by case basis.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

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
Note from host: By Pre-Approval only. With supplemental cost
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, this cottage is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Tabacon Hot Springs. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tronadora Arena or Quebrada Grande Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 4 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 36 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 40 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 42 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café & Macadamia - 13 min drive
  • Dond' Liz - 35 min drive
  • Moya's Place - 5 min drive
  • Le Bistro - 18 min drive
  • Soda La Macha - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Arenal and within 12 miles (20 km) of FlyZone Wakeboard School and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Cavernas de Venado and Venado Caves are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise at CRParaiso
Bret and his crew were awesome people, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The property is wonderful, we hiked it almost everyday following the many trails and finding plateaus with amazing views of Lake Arenal. Sitting on the patio having a favourite beverage, we listened to howler monkeys, saw white faced monkeys, and many species of birds including parrots and toucans. Overall we had a wonderful vacation and would highly recommend a stay at CRParaiso.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house in a spectacular environment
The house is very cosy with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and a decent bathroom with shower. The surroundings are magnificent with beautiful spots around every corner on the numerous paths that go all over the well maintained property with forest, rivers, ponds, gardens and orchards. I enjoyed the swimming pond with crystal clear water at a perfect temperature. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. Sitting on the patio and looking at the hummingbirds, toucans and lots of other birds and animals (I saw an anteater walking by) with no other sounds to be heard than nature really made me feel like being in paradise.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
The property is gorgeous. We stayed in the Casita and it was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful. From the patio we could observe various plants and animals. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice acreage
Nice and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B., Hastings Michigan USA

Great birds!! Great for two people!!
We loved the Blue Butterfly Cottage. Every morning at dawn I looked forward to seeing Keel-billed Toucans, Red-lores Parrots and many more exotic birds right from our front porch!! If sleeping more than two, Bret needs to get new sofa sleeper. Impossible mattress on current one!!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bret Fields

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Our family loves all that Costa Rica has to offer... the people, the places, the food and the tranquil spirit throughout our property.

Why they chose this property

Our property is host to endangered species of wildlife, countless varieties of flora and fauna, orchards of lime, lemon, orange, mandarin, grapefruit, pineapple and banana.

Over 4 miles of roads and trails throughout with beautiful vistas of Lake Arenal and the surrounding mountains.

What makes this property unique

Zip-Line Canopy Tour, Guided Horseback Tour, Guided Bird-Watching/Wildlife Tour and Guided Nature Hike... all on-property without having to drive.

As you enter our property, you are immediately overcome with a sense of tranquility that words cannot describe. Further along, you are swept away into a world of beautiful flora, fauna and wildlife.

Our Blue Butterfly Cottage is perfect for one to four persons that appreciate a clean, cozy and comfortable abode.

The front veranda is great for early morning conversations with the local monkeys, hummingbirds and toucans. With a built-in table, you can commune with nature while sipping your favorite morning, afternoon or evening beverage.

The cottage has a sleeping loft with a full size bed, the living area has a full size sleep sofa, the kitchen is fully equipped with a gas oven/stove, full size refrigerator, double sink, gas hot water heater, coffee maker, toaster oven, dishes and utensils. There is a small living area with a 22' flat screen TV with a built-in DVD player. There is a small eat-in area off the living area and there is a full bath with a large shower.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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