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Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 13600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

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About the area

La Fortuna

When you stay at this villa in La Fortuna, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. .This family-friendly villa is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.
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Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mary’s BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pollos La Familia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sabores Lulú - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Anticucho's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal

Enjoy the magic experience surrounding Arenal Volcano in this gorgeous Costa Rican Ranch that offers a peaceful stay in a private location.

-In house Chef, Menu provided incredibly fair prices specialized in typical food.
-10 minutes from La Fortuna Downtown
-Concierge Service
-Cozy Terrace
-Outdoor Jacuzzi
-Designer Gardens
-HS WiFi
-Pool
-A/C in BR
-Yoga Deck
-Bio diverse Lake

The farm has more than 70 years operating. Since the beginning of the 19th century the Quesada family has been in the agriculture & cattle business offering the Central American market premium products with a sustainable vision. This ensures that the land will be passed through generations maintaining the same fertility and quality of its beginnings.
The ranch villa was always the main family house for the Quesada family.

The Villa has been upgraded and modernized in the last years so to keep the feeling of an outdoor farm house that with all the features that a city house has to make sure you can continue your day to day with the slight difference of being in a privileged location. Newest addition: YOGA DECK!
Plants In The gardens have been meticulously selected to have the perfect combination between an ornamental and an edible organic garden surrounded by fruit trees.

We welcome you to relax & enjoy our rich gardens of native plants & flowers that draw an incomparable landscape!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This villa also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,458 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
THE Ranch Villa Arenal Location Tradition Nature Adventure

Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome two family stay , Jordy was top notch.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L., Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about this property was absolutely wonderful, and perfect for our group of 4 adults! The photos do not do the property justice. The grounds, the outdoor living and dining areas, the pool, hot tub and meticulously kept property created a magical setting for us to come back to after days of exploring beautiful La Fortuna. More than all of this, the people who made the property all that it is are simply the epitome of “Pura Vida”. We highly recommend Rancho Villa Arenal! Simply the best!
Small snapshot of the amazing grounds
Ranch grounds
From inside looking out to the beautiful outdoor living area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, the pool seat was comfortable and the kitchen had what we needed to cook with
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Aliya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was amazing. Amenities were good. House is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My goodness- where to start. This is a magical place. So much so we changed out plans and extended our stay by a night. It made it hard to leave to see the sites in the area. The house is lovely cared for, the beds are very comfortable and outdoor living spacings and pool/spa are perfect and the grounds are stunning. Yadi cooked most breakfasts and dinners for our large family which allowed more time for us to connect and enjoy as family. We hope to find a reason to return. Do not hesitate to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful expansive home and grounds with a great relaxing backyard / pool area. Great tour around property with Juaquin - saw toucans and drank from fresh coconuts.Great home for our family get-together.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., SLC, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFUL property! Large home with tons of privacy. We had a group of 7 adult family members and there was room for more! Great amenities, welcoming staff, yard was FULL of fruit trees and flowers! We had Armita BBQ a dinner for us and it was fantastic! We were treated to a garden tour by Joaquin and he cut down fresh coconuts and served them to us with a straw! It was MAGICAL!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property

Very peaceful and beautiful. All the staff was great! Jordy was extremely helpful in setting up our excursions. You must have meals prepared by Yadi and Estella. Joaquin the grounds keeper was so sweet bringing us fresh coconut water and fruit off the property trees. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful property. Close enough to the small take of El Tanque to walk over to the grocery/fruit/meat markets, but large enough and secluded enough to feel like you're truly in the jungle. Staff was always ready to help, especially the gardener who was very friendly. Highly recommend you take him up on his small "tour" of the property (some small amount of Spanish fluency will be helpful here). Saw tons of birds, lizards, etc on the property. Pool and hot tub were delightful after a full day of activities in the surrounding areas.Overall we had a great stay and loved the property. Highly recomend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxurious and cozy

We loved our stay at Ranch Arenal. The house and the grounds were modern and incredibly well kept. Our hosts were wonderful. Very kind and good communicators. We wished we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Welcoming Villa

This villa is absolutely amazing. The outside patio and pool area is so large and beautifully done. Super fun to walk around the property and see the different plants and wildlife.The inside stays nice and cool. It was extremely comfortable and welcoming.Our added on dinner was fantastic! The food was crazy tasty and very affordable. The cleaning and gardening staff was suberb.Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fred B., Hatboro PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great place to start a two week family vacation in Costa Rica House was nice and the staff took good care of us
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Ann Arbor, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience. Would love to come back.

Amazing house, more space than we could even use, the host team was great, and the home cooked dinners and breakfasts (arranged with Yadi, the amazing woman who lives in a separate home on the property) were the best food we had in CR. The place was spotless, perfect, and a very easy ten minute drive to everything in Fortuna. Loves it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DLK

Liked: Cleanliness

Complete Oasis

This property will blow your mind. The grounds are impeccable and would match any expensive botanical garden. There's a gorgeous yoga studio & gazeboamongst the garden. Picture perfect pool area with a hot and very large hot tub! The outdoor living space was huge and where we ate our meals, had coffee, and listened to all the jungle noises when it rained. Rooms were comfortable, house was giant and plenty of room to spread out! Jordy was SO helpful for the weeks passing up to our trip. His excursion recommendations were perfect and we were thankful to have a local person arranging the transportation and the tours so that we didn't have to. There's a few restaurants, local shops and grocery within walking distance. Everyone we meet were so nice. If we ever get to come back to Vista Rica we will DEFINITELY come back here!! Believe me-- you won't be disappointed!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni T., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Family and friends vacation

This was an amazing place to stay in La Fortuna. The house and grounds were beautiful. It was an oasis.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Own Little Paradise

This place was remarkable. We absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Loved this place! We ordered dinner two of the night with the staff and it was excellent. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie V., Lincoln Ne

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home for our family!

The home is absolutely gorgeous and the entire property is perfect! Our family aging from 8-70 years old enjoyed staying on site, taking excursions, walking to town and definitely loved the meals prepared by Yadira. It was a trip of a lifetime! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Ranch Villa is paradise!!The photos do not do it justice!The excellent staff are friendly and very accommodating.Joaquin took some of us on a farm and property tour. It was very fun. His horticulture knowledge is outstanding. We had Yadira and her co worker prepare 2 meals for us. The food is amazing. We are all sad to leave this beautiful place.There were 11 of us staying and all had more than enough space. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub as much as we could.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Hidden Gem in Arenal – Perfect Retreat!

We had the most amazing stay at this property in Arenal! The grounds are absolutely stunning – lush and well-maintained, creating a peaceful and beautiful environment for relaxation. The pool is gorgeous, and the outdoor living spaces (including a dining area and cozy living room) made it easy to enjoy the perfect Costa Rican weather. The jacuzzi was a highlight, especially after a full day of exploring Arenal and La Fortuna. It was the ideal way to unwind and relax under the stars.The hosts were incredibly responsive to all our needs. Yadi prepared delicious meals for us, and we were able to pre-purchase groceries, so everything was ready and waiting when we arrived. We felt truly taken care of.A special shout-out to Juanquin, who gave us a personal tour of the grounds. He showed us all the fruits growing on the property and even cut down coconuts straight from the tree for us to taste the freshest coconut water we’ve ever had!One of the highlights of our stay was the beautiful pavilion in the garden. We used it for a little yoga and zen time mid-week, which added an extra layer of tranquility to our vacation.Overall, this place offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking to explore the Arenal/La Fortuna area while enjoying an incredibly peaceful and unique stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Fortuna

The house, property and staff were great. Amazing house with plenty of room for the family (6 people). Everyone loved the pool, hot tub, outside area and short walk to El Tanque's downtown. Downtown had a couple of grocery stores, bakeries and restaurant. Plus a short drive to La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

The property and staff were great. Alway willing to go above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuven W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, authentic property with lots of charm and history

We had a great time at Ranch Villa Arenal. The grounds are absolutely stunning and well taken care of. The house is lovely, though rustic and has no air conditioning in the common areas (just in bedrooms) and screens are only on some of the windows (so there were more bugs than we’re used to). The home is rich in history and has a very “Costa Rica authentic feel.” The master bedroom was recently renovated and charming. The home is centrally located for many activities but while it is set back from the street and generally quiet, there was a concert / party one night we were there at a school across the street that was quite loud until around 10:30 PM. The hosts were very attentive to our needs and came daily to clean inside and take care of the grounds. Very gracious and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home base for adventures around La Fortuna

The house and grounds were beautiful and so well kept. The backyard and pool area was the perfect spot to hang out after a long day of adventure. We had one meal prepared by Yadi which was delicious! Another plus of the villa were restaurants and grocery stores well within walking distance. Will absolutely consider Rancho Villa Arenal for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024