Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano, and jungle views surround this 3-bedroom villa in El Castillo. A spring-fed pool, hot tub, game room, and spacious patio create a memorable rainforest stay for up to 8 guests.
The Space
Situated on the grounds of Nepenthe Bed & Breakfast, the owner's hilltop residence is nestled within tropical gardens and jungle in the rainforest of northwest Costa Rica. It offers stunning views of Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano, and overlooks the town of El Castillo.
Originally built as a barn, this newly remodeled luxury home features a spacious living room, a bar, and a dining area with a table that accommodates 10 guests. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, equipped with granite countertops, a gas cooktop, oven, microwave, side-by-side refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
The bedroom layout includes:
- One queen bedroom downstairs
- Two bedrooms upstairs:
- One with a king bed and a bunk bed
- One with a queen bed and a twin bed
The home comfortably sleeps 9 to 10 people.
There are two bathrooms featuring showers, a bathtub, and on-demand hot water sourced from a natural spring. Upstairs also includes a large sitting room with a deck perfect for observing jungle wildlife. Each room offers beautiful views of the lake, jungle, and volcano.
A spacious patio wraps around the house, furnished with swing chairs and rocking chairs. Guests can unwind by the spring-fed swimming pool or relax in the spring-fed hot tub while enjoying the sights and sounds of monkeys, birds, and the peaceful rainforest environment.
Guest Access
- Laundry service is available upon request for an additional fee.
- A game room is provided, featuring a ping pong table and a shuffleboard table.
Location and Transportation
Due to the remote hillside location and gravel roads, renting a four-wheel-drive vehicle is strongly recommended. Some local attractions and activities require transportation to access.
Guest reviews
4.5
· 35 reviews
4.2
Cleanliness
4.5
Accuracy
4.7
Communication
4.7
Location
4.6
Check-in
4.5
Value
What guests are saying
4
Bengt
2 months ago
Very nice views!
5
Oscar
3 months ago
The house is very spacious, the beds are super comfortable, the breakfast is great, and the view is spectacular. Everyone's service was wonderful. A highly recommended place.
5
Frank
8 months ago
Casa Oropendola is as indicated in the description. It has minor maintenance issues but has everything you need. We were a large group of 9 people and a pet. The access could be improved a bit (the street to the place?) but when you arrive the view is spectacular. It's extremely quiet and surrounded by nature. The included breakfast and service were excellent.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Maria E.
2 years ago
The stay was good, the communication with the host is great.
3
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.
5
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!
4
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!
1
Sophia
9 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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