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CRParaiso - Gated, Tranquil and Private. Not just a house; it is a place.

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Aerial View of House and Lake Arenal.
Private and Gated --- View of front gate.
Private with lots of room to explore
Home to tremendous array of flora, fauna and wildlife.
Driveway up to house lined with meticulously maintained gardens.
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom

Downstairs bedroom 2

Upstairs Bedroom 1

Upstairs Bedroom 2

Upstairs Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

CRParaiso - Gated, Tranquil and Private. Not just a house; it is a place.

Our property is not just a house; it is a place... a place with activities, wildlife, flora, fauna, fruits, trails, small waterfalls and much more. Over 66 acres.
NEW: 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.

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.

The house is perfect for family groups and families travelling together. The house has several private verandas and inside has several lounging areas to afford some privacy while everyone is in the house. The back bedroom has a private sitting area perfect for those teens who enjoy their own private space. Adults can enjoy the main living area without being crowded and even have that quiet coffee time on their private veranda with fantastic lake and mountain views. The main level veranda is designed for dining alfresco with room for more than ten. Overall, the house affords lots of space and outdoors has lots of room to roam.

In addition, 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 with many varieties of orchids. Our mission is to conserve this natural beauty for the enjoyment of future generations.

Gated and lots of room to roam. Meticulously maintained 66 acre retreat with flowers and wildlife too numerous to mention. Over 3 miles of private hiking trails, many leading to fantastic vistas of the surrounding mountains, volcano and lake.

The main house is a compact 2,500 square foot open floor plan design with 5 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 full and 6 twin) and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 10. Each bedroom has great views. Full kitchen inside with local hand made cabinetry and a local hand made eat-in dining table that seats up to 10. The veranda on the back of the house is huge with great views of the lake; a great place to relax and enjoy nature. All linens, towels and kitchen utensils onsite. Be sure to check out our Video of the house and furnishings.

Our gardeners keep the property meticulously maintained. Upon arrival, please feel free to ask what fresh fruit is available so our gardeners can deliver some to your door or pick it for yourself.

We have several great tour opportunities on the property to avoid having to drive anywhere or be crowded amongst other tourists. We have an 9 cable/9 platform Zipline adventure, Horseback Riding, Bird Watching/Wildlife Tour, Nature Tour and Night Tour all on property.

SPECIAL NOTE: All on-property tours are totally removed from the house 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 house.

We are able to assist with planning and reserving many exotic off-property adventures such as boating, biking, white-water rafting, hot springs, cave exploring, kayaking, canoeing and more... Cost for each tour is different and information is made available after confirmation of booking.

We are only 2.5km (1.5 miles) outside the Town of Nuevo Arenal. Close to shopping, tours and dining. Our location makes a perfect base for those wanting to explore all Costa Rica has to offer or just relax and enjoy activities on our property and the many species of flora, fauna and wildlife.

We do have a small cottage on the property for those looking for smaller accommodations for up to four persons, please check out our Blue Butterfly Cottage -- a perfect cottage for one/two persons -- cozy, clean and comfortable VRBO Listing #508655

Property manager

Bret Fields
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Great for children, lots of room.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pre-Approval required w/supplemental cost.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not touch setting on Fridge. Any change in setting can damage fridge and will be the responsibility of the guest.
Do not leave upstairs patio doors open during rain or while out of the house or damage will occur and repairs will be the responsibility of the guest.
Prior approval must be obtained if there will be any more than 10 people in the house at any time and may result in an extra charge. Maximum 10.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Pre-Approval required w/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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Tabacon Hot Springs. Traveling with kids? Consider FlyZone Wakeboard School and Monteverde Frog Pond. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nuevo Arenal, Tilaran, 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) - 102 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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denis G., Sutton, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birds, birds and more birds!!
CRParaiso is a gem for nature lovers. The property contains several trails, ponds, groves, while offering a mature forest and open areas. It is full of birds and lends itself to their observation by the most passionate enthusiasts. The main house offers all the comfort and respite desired. Bret is easily reachable and always willing to answer questions and provide sound advice. Not to be missed if you go to the very beautiful region of Nuevo Arenal.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chaz M., Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing grounds
A very comfortable villa situated in a beautiful rain forest. Bret the owner is very reachable and helpful. We recently stayed there for one week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Being a rainforest it tends to have its fair share of rain but the payback is everywhere is green and fresh with lots of flowers and colour The only downside was the road in, it really is in need of a grader. We didn't have a 4 wheel drive and it really is a must if the road isn't improved. Otherwise an amazing stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene T., Nanaimo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oasis
Great property, beautifully keep grounds . With many tours avaible to start right close to house. We really enjoyed out stay our only complaint was it la fortuna road is a tiring to drive which we did 5 times. The house cat is ao friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pam W., Sterling CO

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle stay
My family with grown children stayed on this very private property for three nights as part of our longer Costa Rican vacation. Unfortunately it was cloudy and rainy most of our stay so we chose to go offsite for activities. There was plenty of room for all of us and we did go on a few walks but the 3 miles of hiking trails were not clearly marked and we could not find them on the map. There were few towels for 3 days and the beds were not comfortable. We would suggest an out door light for safety. We returned to the house every evening in pitch dark. It was concerning to all of us that two dogs were tied up during our stay and barked frequently over night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler C., Newnan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacay
The property was beautiful like stated. Brett and his crew Marvin, Jason and Brandon made it so much fun. We did the zip lining with them and it was awesome. The only downside is the public road to the property is rough and definitely recommend a 4x4 vehicle. Overall it was a great experience with relaxing beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bret Fields

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We stumbled upon this property and immediately knew it was special. We have worked hard to keep the property pristine and to keep it as natural as possible. We hope our guests can appreciate the natural beauty this property has to offer as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Our property is situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.5km) above the town of Nuevo Arenal.. There are over 3 miles of roads and trails throughout the property, several ponds, and many species of flora, fauna and wildlife. In addition to the 7-8 springs/creeks that run through the property, we have a 1 acre naturally refreshed swimming pond that is great for a refreshing dip after a long hike.

What makes this property unique

We have many exotic orchids that grow on the property and our property is host to endangered wildlife.... safe but endangered. You will also see many different varieties of birds and flowers that make Costa Rica the most bio-diverse country that it is... please enjoy.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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