We absolutely fell in LOVE with this place! It is so magical! It's hard to want to even leave the deck to go anywhere. If you're on the fence about staying, just book it!! You won't be sorry!! So glad we found the White Hawk. It made our trip unforgettable! We will be back!!
This home is absolutely stunning with a spectacular view and a very secluded feel. There were a few issues that require some maintenance - the oven did not work while we were there, the roof was leaking in multiple places, and some of
We arrived late so it was dark. Our host Augustin was very kind and checked us in and made sure we were taken care of. When we woke up in the morning there was Arenal volcano just outside our window. We went outside on the beautiful patio and you could hear and see all the beautiful noises of the jungle. Song birds, toucans, and monkeys. It was comfortable and beautiful! We would definitely stay here again. The road up is a bit of a climb but the view is unmatched !!
Stunning views of the volcano and rainforest from all living spaces including the bedroom. Very peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend. Saw toucans and lots of other beautiful birds right on the property. Hope to come again.
If youâre looking for a magical escape into nature, this house is an absolute dream! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking jungle views. Every morning, we woke up to the sounds of the rainforest and even spotted toucans and white-faced monkeys up the driveway!But the real magic happens at nightâfireflies lit up the darkness, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere. Sitting on the deck, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle, we had the most incredible view of the stars. It felt like we were in another world.This place is perfect for anyone who loves nature, adventure, and tranquility. We canât wait to come back!
This is a beautiful place to stay with great views of the volcano. Very clean and has everything you could possible need in the kitchen. We will return
From the check in, to the house and the view, everything was great. As a consequence, we had a very nice few days exploring the Arenal area. Highly recommended.
It is a beautiful property in even more beautiful surroundings! The view from the balcony is absolutely stunning! The gardens, birds, the view of the volcano ! The house is very modern and gorgeous, we didnât have a chance to use the kitchen but it seems well stocked. The house is about 20 minutes from La Fortuna, it was perfect for us! Agustin who is a manager/caretaker is wonderful, emailing all the instructions, meeting us to take to the property, answering all the questions right away!
It was a wonderful stay all together and we did not want to leave!
To say it has a great view is an understatement. Obviously, it has a great view from the living room, and master bedroom but it also has a great view from the kitchen, and shower. The kicker is the view from the toilet room, and even the carport! Then you step onto the massive wrap around porch and the view opens up even wider. WOW! Once you meet the on-site staff you'll realize the view of El Castillo is only surpassed by its people.
We stayed here for 5 days and the house and views were amazing! We loved the serenity and beauty of the property even with the mile drive from the main road, which was very rough. Would recommend a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We ate breakfast at the Phoenix down the road, ventured out for dinner and drove to La Fortuna for a day to see sloths. Skyâs Adventures is just down the road to zip line and we took a horseback riding adventure to a hidden waterfall. This was a perfect location!
The pictures do not do this home justice. Very clean, comfortable, great views, flowers everywhere. We would like to return next year. Convenient to many activities yet very quiet and private
The nearly 180 degree view of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake are unsurpassed! With screens on windows and doors utilized - you can hear the birds and river below in the rain forest. The back of the house is basically glass - floors to ceilings. If we had this view in Indiana - could make a fortune !! The home and location make an indelible impression ! Thank you for the opportunity to stay here .
This house was truly amazing. Absolutely fantastic views, and so peaceful (especially when the weather was clear!). Amenities were fantastic with everything basic we needed. The only drawback at all (if you can call it that) was that the wifi did not reach either of the bedrooms (a definite "concern" for our teenagers!). Although some may find this attractive! ;)
This house had the most amazing views from the deck, great room and bedrooms. We could see Lake Arenal, Arenal Volcano and an amazing rain forest. The views were worth the 1 mile bumpy road to get there. The caretakers were great and attended to our every need.
The White Hawk was truly amazing! The lush gardens, the multitude of birds, one visit from a few white faced monkeys, one coati, the comfy wraparound porches with various angles of views of the Volcano, all made it quite spectacular. We enjoyed a walk down to the Phoenix every morning for breakfast and made friends with sweet Juan and his wife Juliana. Their little dog Luna had a new litter of puppies which Juan allowed me to meet. Good people!
The property manager Augustin was quick to respond to a few water issues and his daughter Juli came up our last afternoon for lovely massages on the porch.
I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to check out the Arenal area. As others have said, the road up from El Castillo necessitates a 4 WD vehicle but just take your time and it is quite doable. And well worth it!
Me and my husband stayed here for 3 nights it is definitely a beautiful place the views from every room are amazing plenty of seating areas to enjoy nature ,saw many hummingbirds and butterflies a couple of Tucan birds on the trees the place is in great condition just the sliding doors had an issue one was very loose and one was hard to open felt pretty secure you definitely need a 4 wheel drive to get to the property didnât get to walk down to the river as it had rained a lot and made it pretty muddy also my husband jus had shoulder surgery and didnât want to take a chance of him slipping and falling but I wouldâve love to go down to the river overall I would definitely stay here again if I get to this are .