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Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER

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TV, DVD player
Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alajuela, Alajuela (province)
  • Arenal Volcano
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪152 min walk‬
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER

Villa Millon just 7 km from Valcono Arenal, 675m above sea level overlooking the volcano, rainforest, and pastures. Front floor to ceiling windows, provide an impressive view of Volcano Arenal. Wake to the sound of howler monkeys and wildlife.
OVERVIEW:
Villa Millon just 7 km from Valcono Arenal, 675m above sea level overlooking the volcano, rainforest, and pastures. Front floor to ceiling windows, provide an impressive view of Volcano Arenal. Wake to the sound of howler monkeys and wildlife.
Six people can live comfortably in this beautiful home in its beautiful location. Three bedrooms including a 2013 addition of a beautiful master bedroom as well as 2015 addition of outside breezeway patio where you can relax on hammocks, bench and picnic table and grill.
The home has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms: One Bedroom accommodating a King, One a Queen, and one with two twin beds that are easily transformed into a King if necessary, with our comfortable memory foam topper. The living area is large and spacious with a full sofa, loveseat and chair, a 42' flat screen TV, with a DVD player as well as a HDMI connected Roku box which will connect you with any internet TV providers you wish, already set up with Neflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon accounts. House is equipped with High Speed Internet and WIFI. The kitchen is fully equipped full-sized fridge, gas stove, microwave, blender and coffee maker. Centered in the spacious kitchen/great room is an L shaped bar for you to relax and enjoy the view of the Volcano while having cocktails or just hanging out to be together in the cooking experience. If it is a sit down meal that you prefer, then you will enjoy the beautiful custom made dining table that accommodates 6.
The Master BR also has a flat screen TV with Roku and its own private bath.
All beds are equipped with orthopedic mattresses.

THE ARENAL REGION AND LOCAL ACIVITIES:
The region of Arenal, Costa Rica centers itself around Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. Located approximately 14 miles outside of La Fortuna, a popular tourist town, the charming Village of El Castillo awaits you with everything you need to enjoy luxury and relaxation and still see the 'real' Costa Rica. Although tucked away and private, Castillo is also home to The Butterfly Conservatory, Snake Zoo, The National Park Arenal 1968, and a diverse selection of restaurants.
If action and adventure are what you are looking for, Sky Trek, the largest zip line over the Canopy in Costa Rica as well as hanging bridges and sky tram, are located right in our village! There are horseback tours to scenic waterfalls, or kayaking on the lake. There are also repelling and many organized nature hikes and tours that center around the volcano. If you like to push yourself, there are also off road bicycle tours in the hills around El Castillo as well as guided hiking tours through the rain forest. In and on the way to La Fortuna you can find White Water Rafting, a number of hot springs pools facilities, ATV tours, and many other adventures.
After your exciting days of adventure you can leave the fast pace of tourism and go back to your home in El Castillo, traveling through tunnels of rain forest and the beautiful countryside in and around the beautiful village of El Castillo. There you can relax and listen to the Howler Monkeys and enjoy a leisurely dinner and sit outside (or inside) and enjoy the pleasant breezes all the while relaxing in a tropical forest, enjoying the wonderful view, the wildlife and the quiet country atmosphere.
After a wonderful night's sleep in the comfort of custom made beds and orthopedic mattresses, you will awaken to the singing of hundreds of different species of birds and in the background, the howler monkeys sing their own morning song. Just a short walk across the street you will find a beautiful river for your swimming enjoyment and there are several local waterfalls that can be accessed by horse or hike A bird watchers' paradise and a relaxing retreat for nature lovers young and old. Villa Millon is the place to go when you want to get off the beaten path of tourism and explore.

TRANSPORTATION:
Car: Recommended 4WD
There is public transit both from the airports to La Fortuna and from La Fortuna to El Castillo and Villa Millon and various activities. Please call us for more information on the alternative transportation options.

TRAVEL DIRECTONS:
From San Jose, take the Panamerican Highway to San Ramon, exit when you see the sign directing you to San Ramon and drive through the town of San Ramon following the signs of the Arenal volcano route. You will go through Bajo Rodriguez, La Tigra, Chachauga and then finally to La Fortuna. We suggest that you use a GPS mapping and routing system. Also the WAZE App for your cell phone works very well. When you pick up your car, enter La Fortuna and select the police station as your destination in your GPS router. Go west out of La Fortuna entering El Castillo as your destination in your GPS router. Upon arriving in El Castillo turn left through the village proper and continue up the hill approximately 1km. There are two stone pillars at the end of the drive holding a gate to the property on the right.

DIRECTIONS TO EL CASTILLO FROM LA FORTUNA:

When you get to La Fortuna go west through the town and pass Tabacon on your right, then go a few more miles (about 4) until you see a tiny little police station on your right..you will take a left there onto a dirt road. Go 3 or 4 miles until you get to an intersection (T) where you must take a left or right. You will see a lot of signs directing you to different places in El Castillo. You will take a left. Go another few miles until you go over a small bridge and take your next right...at more signs. Keep going straight. You will pass the Sky Trek and continue to follow the road for a few miles, keep driving until you go over another small bridge. The first left after this bridge is the entrance to our village. Go through the village proper and then up the hill and you will pass the Serpentarium, then the Butterfly Conservatory (the house is approximately 600 meters from here)..continue going up and you will see Essence Arenal on the right. You will pass two streets on your right and then your house is the 6th house on the right. There are two stone pillars at the end of the drive holding a gate to the property. Please call us when you arrive in La Fortuna and either myself or our caretaker will meet you there. If for some reason we miss each other there will be a key in a combination lockbox.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this holiday home's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Arenal Volcano. Features include concierge services. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Services include a concierge
  • Steps from Arenal Volcano and 10 minutes by car from Arenal Volcano National Park
As a guest of Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Patricia Davis

Languages

Danish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Cozy 3BR Home Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano. SEE Summary Spec Offer
Cozy 3BR Home Lake Arenal Arenal Volcano. SEE Summary Spec Offer

Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Fortuna Villa Millon
Nice view (when the clouds break around Arenal Volcano) but was poorly equipped for a longer term stay. Lots of tours in the area and good restaurants to eat at. Long drive into La Fortuna.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Korinne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location but Lacking Privacy Inside
Place was super clean and location was amazing. Short walk to town and to activities. Only issue was that the 2 bedrooms inside plus the bathroom had walls that do not go all the way to the ceiling. So you get privacy but no privacy from noise. Everyone can hear you in the bathroom and the 2 front bedrooms you can hear everything. If anyone gets up early or stays up late, this impacts everyone. I would not stay again due to this unless it was just with 2 people in the back master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice size house in a great location, there was plenty of room for the five of us. Great local activities. Everyone was very nice and caring. I would not say that this property is on the lake but it does have great views of Arenal Volcano. Thanks for the use of your home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We stayed at the beach for half of our trip and them up to the montains to this home. It was very comfortable, clean and great view of volcanoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
The home was very clean and great for our family of five. Ericka was fantastic help with booking transportation and local activities. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Thanks for the great experience with the Villa. We enjoyed it and special thanks to Ericka, she was very helpful and responsive in assisting with questions and enquiries for reserving for activities. Many thanks and really appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous spaces and views
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The welcome basket of fruit and the fresh flower arrangements added to the luxurious view of the lake and Arenal. The kitchen had all we needed for cooking, good hiking from the house and close enough to Fortuna and all the activities! Thank you for the easy check in, directions and communication. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cotton L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was convenient to many things to do and the village was special in itself. Many restaurant choices. Ericka was a great resource for local things to do. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shauna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Neighborhood!
We loved our stay at this wonderful house. It was more than enough space for our family of 4. We had everything we needed. I LOVED that it was down the street from the yoga center and I walked to yoga every morning and it was blissful. The hosts were wonderful and answered every question we had plus came by to hook up the netflix that had become disconnected, when we needed it. The only downside which I cannot blame anyone or thing for is the ants, This is a community issue that all deal with. They do a great job keeping the place clean and bugs are just a mainstay in Costa Rica. They were easy to clean up and only appeared if we left out any scrap of food so you just have to be mindful and I assume this is anywhere you stay over in this neighborhood. There are a few great restaurants nearby including La Ventana and the restaurant at the yoga retreat center. Plus there are two little markets near by for basic needs. The water pressure was great in the shower, the laundry machine and dryer worked great and we were safe and happy. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a great location
My family and I had a great experience. Before we left for our trip, Tricia sent us an email with very helpful information that made it easy for us to find the house and check in. It was also really nice having Ericka close by for support if we needed anything. For being in the rainforest, the house was incredibly clean. The location was everything we wanted - great views of the volcano and in a less populated area. The restaurants that were close by (walking distance) were great and would highly recommend. Overall, we had a great experience! I'd highly recommend this house for any family, especially a family visiting Costa Rica (and the La Fortuna area) for the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place w/ volcano view
What a lovely spot in this more secluded area, wonderful neighbors who helped give us ideas of where to go for our excursions (we did 2 days of excursions while there - highly recommend the zip-line + hot springs tour! Awesome for the whole family (our youngest is 7)). The house has an open lay-out, bedrooms in the back, as described on the listing. Easy-to-use kitchen, nice outdoor eating area. We were there during when there was some rain and it was very easy to dry everything out and eat under the covered outdoor space when it was sprinkling. Also washing/drying our clothes was key. We highly recommend this house for those who want to stay off the beaten path! You'll need 4W drive to get up the driveway during the rainy season (as the owner mentions in the listing).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sydney K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
El Castillo is such a wonderful town, and the view from this rental is unbeatable. The directions to get there were a bit tricky (we got coordinates from the owner that the Internet didn't recognize, and the description in the directions, while thorough, was a lot to decipher while driving in a new place) and the house is not well equipped for cooking or cleaning. The layout is a bit unusual—you access the master bedroom and second bathroom through another bedroom—but the home itself is beautiful and the outdoor areas are lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home in a wonderful area
We stayed here for about a week with our two sons (8 and 11). It was perfect. The views were amazing, with a beautiful horse across the way that we watched daily. The house was perfect for a family of four and the village was very welcoming. It was nice to be outside of the hustle of la fortuna and enjoy the quiet away from the town. The only recommendation I would have is to ensure the supplies for the guests are adequate - such as having enough hand soap and dish soap. But all in all it was perfect and we were so sad to leave. Ericka, the concierge for the property was very sweet, bringing us fresh fruit the day after we arrived and helping set up several tours. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star
The property was as advertised. We enjoyed the El Castillo neighborhood and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay in CR!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and memorable
We loved everything about this place and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot to truly experience Costa Rica
The house was off the beaten path and everything we were looking for- proximity to great hiking, Arenal, and bird watching- we even saw a Toucan early our first morning. There isn’t a lot of privacy for two of the 3 bedrooms and one of the bathrooms, but the beds were comfortable and the property provided what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J., CLEARWATER BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location for Exploring The Area
Waking up to the Arenal Volcano outside the front door every morning is something we will always remember. The location of this property made it the perfect location to relax as well as get out and visit this amazing region. It's extremely quiet and chill, yet not far from so many great things to do. Don't miss visiting the thermal springs and rivers! The kids loved the hammock and gazebo area, and especially the friendly neighborhood dogs. And once or twice every day we were treated to a cow parade on the road in front of the house as the locals took them to the river. We woke every morning to cool breezes and a cacophony of birdsong. The house itself has amazing hardwood cabinets and hardwood walls and was beautiful and spacious. There were sufficient dishes, pots and pans if you wanted to cook (we didn't - there is amazing food available everywhere - don't miss the "Sodas" which are their local restaurants, most with outdoor seating, we didn't have one bad meal). A large television with free Netflix in the living area. We would have liked a few more amenities (no zip lock bags were available for toilet tissue though the property info said they were provided; the bottle of "dish soap" for washing dishes appeared to be very watered down and didn't make suds or clean anything). We just headed to the local market to buy these and other items. Not a big deal to us, just giving a heads-up to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malou v., Golden Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle House
We enjoyed the house and the area a lot. It worked out great as they had a pack and play for our grandson and the house had everything you need or ask the care taker Erica. We did ask to ride the bikes but never heard where and how to use them. The volcano was in sight a few times with lots of birds, cows, horses and all the local dogs around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolene L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely location
A great place, happy to have found it
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay
Perfect layout and location for our multi-generational family trip. Home was beautiful, we loved the woodwork, windows and volcano view, tree full of birds right outside was spectacular every morning! Ericka was wonderful and so welcoming, we felt safe and a part of the community, she even helped facilitate our son playing soccer with the local kids, a major highlight for him! Recommendations for the soda at the bottom of the hill and hike to the campground at the very top were spot on, delicious food and amazing views. Easy access to Arenal and La Fortuna activities, most within 30-40 min, some just 15min! We had a 4x4 vehicle, not absolutely necessary but definitely more comfortable, especially after rain storms. Also recommend bringing large ziplock bags to store snacks and such in if you don’t want to keep all dry goods in the fridge to keep ants at bay. Directions were clear and we didn’t have issues except for a stray candy bar wrapper that got left in a back pack. Once we cleaned that up and we bagged all our goods, it was fine but learn from our mistakes! Overall absolutely amazing stay for our crew - 2 adults, 2 kids and a grandparent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
Nice house and very helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best adventure
Our 8 and 10 year old had the best time. There was so much nature, cute dogs, monkeys, and the view of the volcano was amazing. The neighborhood is amazing. And such a fun adventure for our kids. The owner of as super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Mountain side cabin
My family of 5 had a great 4 day stay here. Beautiful grounds/landscaping, and awesome view of Arenal if the clouds cooperate. Most of our time was spent out of the cabin in Arenal/LaFortuna which is about 40 minutes away. There are a few restaurants and a small market in the immediate area near the cabin. Ericka, the hostess was great- she even brought us a 1lb of coffee after we had fogotten to buy some. We found the kitchen to have the very basics, so if you are planning to cook a lot, come prepared with all you need... spices, foils, disposable baking trays, etc. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Rural Spot to Explore Arenal From
Comfy beds, clean, beautiful view and a well-stocked kitchen in small village of El Castillo. This was a great spot to explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margot C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We loved our stay in this home, it’s in the most beautiful spot, very quiet and relaxing. The cafe down the street were wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023