Oropendola House, Amazing views & Free Breakfast!
In the grounds of Nepenthe B&B, the owner´s hill top home is surrounded by tropical gardens and jungle in the rain forest of NW Costa Rica, has a breathtaking view of Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano and overlooks the town of El Castillo. The space Originally a barn, now an absolutely amazing newly remolded luxury home. The home has a spacious living room, a bar and a dining room with a table that seats 10 people. Has a "chefs dream" kitchen with granite tops, gas cook top, oven, micro wave, side by side refrigerator, and a dishwasher. Downstairs bedroom has a queen bed. Upstairs has two bedrooms (one with one king bed and a bunk bed and one with a queen and a twin). Sleeps 9 - 10. There are 2 bathrooms with showers, a tub and with on-demand hot water from the spring. Also, upstairs is a large sitting room with a deck for watching the jungle life. Rooms have wonderful views of the lake, jungle and the volcano. A large patio wraps around the house with swing chairs and rocking chairs. You can relax by the spring fed swimming pool or in the spring fed hot tub while enjoying the monkeys and birds and the solitude of the rain forest. Get away from the crowds and vacation where everything you want is waiting for you at this one-of-a-kind home and one-of-a-kind location. Guest access We have laundry service available upon request with charge. There is a game room with tennis table and shuffleboard table. Other things to note Because of our remote location in the hills, and gravel roads, we highly recommend renting a 4WD car. Some activities and scenic attractions require transportation.
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Recent Reviews
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Francisco J
2 years ago
Friendly people, good food and wonderful views but the house is not in the best conditions, the second floor shower leaks trough the kitchen ceiling and the first floor bathroom smells horrible.
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Anna Louise
2 years ago
The highlights of this Airbnb are the location and the great restaurant right down the road - Phoenix. The staff is so friendly at the restaurant and the ambiance is amazing. The Airbnb is in such a beautiful lush place with a nice view, even if rainy (as it was for our stay). The nearby butterfly conservatory was also really cool and informative. Some things that were not ideal: the pictures showed more bedrooms than were actually available. I suspect they were behind the two locked doors. We booked this place for 5 because it said it had 3 bedrooms but this was not the case. There were two bedrooms and the “third bedroom” was actually two small beds in the hallway upstairs with zero privacy. Parts of the house are beautifully renovated and other parts are a bit old and mildewy. However, Jose was great at communicating and we enjoyed our stay overall.
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Maria E.
2 years ago
La estadía fue buena, la comunicación con el anfitrión es excelente.
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Joan
8 years ago
Jose does not communicate very well. The description of the house mentions a patio/sitting room with a view into the rain forest, there are no chairs to sit totally useless space. There is also mention of a hot tub, by the look of it, it has not worked for years. The kitchen stove did not work, so much for the gourmet kitchen. Our bedding was dirty and the bathroom smelled like raw sewage. I gave it 3 stars because the view was spectacular and the breakfast at the bed and breakfast was very good, and the staff very friendly. We stayed at the house which was supposed to be private, but the owners actually stay in a connected space. The electric did go out, which is not a problem but a little warning and showing us where we might find candles and matches would have been appreciated. The house does not have air conditioning but it gets nice and cool on the mountain and it was not needed. I think Gaby tried hard to help us but he was new to the property. Communication is key and they don't have any.
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Nancy
8 years ago
The bumpy roads and distance are absolutely worth the time and effort to get here! Walking into the home and yard is like walking into the garden of Eden. We loved every minute, even with all the rain! The people in this area are amazing, and truly treat you like a friend. Pura Vida at its best!
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Hailey
8 years ago
We felt like we had the complete Costa Rican experience staying in this home. The location is remote and the views are breathtaking. We enjoyed walking down the hill every morning for a delicious breakfast and took advantage of the restaurant most evenings for dinner. There are several trails, the National Park, and adventure type organizations close by. We enjoyed our stay!
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Sophia
8 years ago
WARNING! Do not be fooled by the reviews. Management has changed. The reviews on Airbnb are for Agustino. This booking with David has turned into a nightmare. We had a power outage for two nights in a row, where we were forced to stay in the car. There is no backup generator for emergency lights and one of us was injured trying to get downstairs in pitch blackness. The pool light and hot tub weren't working. We were not able to use either of them for the duration of the trip. There was a trespasser on the property at 10pm at night. Another night we came home to find our TV had been turned on when none of us turned on the TV for the duration of our stay. The manager let someone in the house while we were gone without so much as a warning. There is no safe in the house and all of our belongings were left out in plain sight. When we brought these issues up to David, he either said we were "complaining" or "imagining" things. The few times he assured us it would be taken care of there was no resolution. The bathrooms smell like mildew and there are no locks. There were quite a few discrepancies between the listing and the actual property. When we requested some compensation David began to threaten us. We had to open an investigation with Airbnb. Although the property owners seem like great people, they do not manage this property and have hired a manager to do so. In this case, management (David) has turned our several days on the property into a terrible vacation.
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Bernard
8 years ago
This is a fantastic place! The awesome view, the great staff, all is as described. We had a great time. Believe it when they say that you need a 4x4 to get there. Only little thing is that the plumbing in the house needs a little taking care off. Thanks to Augustin, the staff and Mrs. and Mr. Berg.
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Jordan
9 years ago
The Orependola home on the property of Nepenthe Bed and Breakfast provides you with the perfect secluded location with stunning views of Lake Arenal. The property is nestled at the top of a steep hill that overlooks the expansive lake and Arenal Volcano. Visitors will want to have 4 wheel drive vehicle to enter the property and navigating the surrounding park roads. The location is within 20 minutes of La Fortuna, and closer still to ziplining Outfitters and geothermal pools. The pool is an awesome amenity, and the outdoor setting provides the perfect spot to watch the sunset and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Nature is all around, with howler monkeys, toucans, and other creatures visible in the nearby trees. As one would expect, bugs and little creatures abound since the home is located in the rain forest. Inside the home has several bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large kitchen and living room space for lounging. There are plenty of restaurants within a short drive and you have the option to cook at home. Agustin was a tremendous host - very friendly and incredibly responsive to our needs. His recommendations for excursions were spot on, and he was always avaiable whenever we needed his attention. Morning breakfasts provided on the patio were delightful, and the property owner, Gordon, was very welcoming and full of great stories.
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Joseph
9 years ago
Amazing home! I definitely recommend this home for the outdoor enthusiasts who adore the nature Costa Rica has to offer. Fabulous rooms, beautiful views, free breakfast in the morning, and even saw toucans flying above the home. I want to give a special thanks to Agustin for being an amazing host and helping plan out our itinerary while we were there. Please keep in mind, this home is in the middle of the jungle/rainforest so there will be insects, bugs etc. Just be sure to keep your luggage sealed and doors closed at all times and you will be ok. Amazing home and will definitely come back!
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