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A wooden deck with a roof, surrounded by natural scenery and a body of water in the background.
A cozy living area with a brown sofa, two wicker chairs with patterned cushions, a small round table, and a television on a stand.
A room with wicker furniture, a small table, and a television.
A pond with a gazebo in the center surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden staircase with a railing leading to a landing. A ceiling fan is visible above the staircase.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Arenal

This cottage places you 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Arenal. The cottage includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 38 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 43 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 43 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tom's Pan German Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Selva Paraíso Souvenir & Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Soda el Madera - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.

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

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

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.

Also, 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 and many varieties of orchids alone. Our mission is to conserve this natural beauty for the enjoyment of future generations.

We also specialize in providing an optional dining experience for those that would like to have a traditional Costa Rican meal prepared and enjoyed Al Fresco in our beautiful new pavilion. Please inquire for details.

As you enter our property, you are immediately overcome with a sense of tranquility that words cannot describe. Further along, you are swept away into a world of beautiful flora, fauna and wildlife.

Our Blue Butterfly Cottage is perfect for one or two persons that appreciate a clean, cozy and comfortable abode. With our queen size pull out sofa bed, we can accommodate up to 4 persons. Ideal for the independent traveler that enjoys privacy.

The front veranda is great for early morning conversations with the local monkeys, hummingbirds and toucans. With a built-in table, you can commune with nature while sipping your favorite morning, afternoon or evening beverage.

The cottage has a sleeping loft with a full size bed, The living area has a full size sleep sofa, the kitchen is fully equipped with a gas oven/stove, full size refrigerator, double sink, tankless gas hot water heater, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, dishes and utensils. There is a small living area with a 24' flat screen with cable TV. Lots of movies and TV shows. There is a small eat-in area off the living area and there is a full bath with a large shower.

We do have a large main house on the property for those looking for more accommodations for up to ten persons, please check out our CRParaiso Main House-- a perfect house for larger groups/families -- just as cozy, clean and comfortable VRBO Listing #421812
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: loft not suitable for children under 5. Sofa bed.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
By Pre-Approval only. With supplemental cost

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: By Pre-Approval only. With supplemental cost
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
  • Note from host: By Pre-Approval only. With supplemental cost
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Arenal, close to Lake Arenal, Tronadora Arena, and FlyZone Wakeboard School.

Is there parking available at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a private pool and a kitchen in each cottage, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 17.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place.?

Yes, every cottage at Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place. comes with a balcony and some offer lake and mountain views.

Blue Butterfly Cottage - Gated and Private. Not just a cottage; it's a place. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed! Host was very helpful, the home was very clean and peaceful! Horse back riding was a fun add out to our stay here. Brett was there to help us and answer any questions about the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jumel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

An amazing time all around!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is cozy and has most everything you need for your stay. There is WiFi but it is extremely slow, usually only 1-2 Mbps. The grounds are beautiful with quite a few trails to hike, unfortunately for us it rained almost everyday we were there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise at CRParaiso

Bret and his crew were awesome people, friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The property is wonderful, we hiked it almost everyday following the many trails and finding plateaus with amazing views of Lake Arenal. Sitting on the patio having a favourite beverage, we listened to howler monkeys, saw white faced monkeys, and many species of birds including parrots and toucans. Overall we had a wonderful vacation and would highly recommend a stay at CRParaiso.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

Great birds!! Great for two people!!

We loved the Blue Butterfly Cottage. Every morning at dawn I looked forward to seeing Keel-billed Toucans, Red-lores Parrots and many more exotic birds right from our front porch!! If sleeping more than two, Bret needs to get new sofa sleeper. Impossible mattress on current one!!
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An unforgettable and special time

For our vacation the Blue Butterfly Cottage was the perfect accomodation. We had everything we needed and Bret was an excellent host. He offered his help all the time and was always making sure we had a great experience. We especially liked the fact he offers various activities like Ziplining, Riding- or Night-tours directly on his beautiful and extensive property. Beside tours we were always invited to explore the area with its handbuild trails on our own. On warmer days swimming in the private and cristal clear pond was a special highlight. We can absolutely recommend coming to CRParaiso for holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

A gorgeous garden on the edge of the jungle,

We stayed in this little casita for 5 days and really enjoyed it. It is a beautiful, very comfortable cabin set in a well maintained, huge, gorgeous garden with a variety of flowers and birds. Sit on the patio and watch the fire flies at night or have your coffee in the morning and watch the beautiful birds! We were lucky to see the monkeys in the trees as well. There is a swimming pound on the property where you can relax and enjoy nature. The casita is conveniently close to town for your shopping with the feel of being away in the jungle. The road to it is a little bumpy but, for us, this added to the charm for the feel of staying in a jungle setting. I did not want to stay in Costa Rica on the main roads. This was our first time in Costa Rica and Bret was very helpful with advises and tips. The property manager lived right down the road and there is a phone in the cabin. We were able to call him with any questions we had. If we go back on that side of Costa Rica, we will certainly stay there again. There is also a bigger house on the property if we ever go back with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house in a spectacular environment

The house is very cosy with a well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and a decent bathroom with shower. The surroundings are magnificent with beautiful spots around every corner on the numerous paths that go all over the well maintained property with forest, rivers, ponds, gardens and orchards. I enjoyed the swimming pond with crystal clear water at a perfect temperature. The owner and staff are very friendly and helpful. Sitting on the patio and looking at the hummingbirds, toucans and lots of other birds and animals (I saw an anteater walking by) with no other sounds to be heard than nature really made me feel like being in paradise.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The property is gorgeous. We stayed in the Casita and it was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff was friendly and helpful. From the patio we could observe various plants and animals. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice acreage

Nice and secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Quiet, peaceful with amazing bird viewing.

If you want a clean,cosy,quiet place to come and just chill or watch hummingbird,birds, butterflys, fireflys as well as monkeys this is the place to come. Did my exercises on front deck every morning and it was a pleasure with all the wildlife around. Brett has a huge acreage with roads and paths to hike around as well as two ponds, one of which you can swim in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wavell F.

Very nice owner went out of his way for us.

This property is a studio apartment attached to the side of a garage. Quite private but close to owner if he is needed. Only two issues: double bed is built into the walls of an open loft so that three sides are against the walls which means the person sleeping nearest the wall has to climb over the other person if they need to get up while the other person sleeps; and the nearly 2 mile rutted and rocky road to get to the large and pretty property are bone jarring and suspension jolting. We did enjoy being there but hated having to go into town because of the road. Understand that the municipality may be improving the road before long.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Cozy cabin on beautiful property

We really enjoyed our time at the Blue Butterfly Cottage. Henry was so friendly and helpful-our arrival was smooth and our time was really enjoyable. The weather was not great but we got out and explored the property-there are so many birds and its a great location to go to the thermal pools and hanging bridges, both of which were awesome. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Serena W.

Fabulous cottage, fabulous stay!

This is a very well kept little cottage right in the middle of absolutely the most amazingly beautiful part of Costa Rica even imaginable. The cottage is clean, well stocked, comfortable and well maintained. The gardeners and caretaker are second to none. It was a very enjoyable and much needed respite from the rat race. Would recommend to anyone wanting to get away from it all. The wildlife sightings right on the property really enhanced our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alfred J.

We loved the place, so tranquil the forest something else

To taste a bit of Heaven one has to come to Blue butterfly. We have to come back.very clean calm.Amenities five minutes away, beauitful lake what else can one ask for. Thanks Henry and his Staff. A special thanks to you Bret.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Secluded, comfortable, and totally awesome!

Wonderful stay! We enjoyed the views, sunsets, and wonderful birds all over this property. Accommodations were clean and comfortable; Henry was very helpful. Marten was very kind and helped us with anything we needed. Trails throughout the property were perfect for bird watching and enjoying the Costa Rican life. The front porch - we sat out during the day into the evening until dark enjoying the landscape and finally watching the fire flies. Was a perfect relaxing two weeks. I would return here in a heartbeat! The two roads leading to the property are certainly an experience but worth the trip. Nuevo Arenal was close by and had many Sodas and restaurants that had great food! We really enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Mega Vacation

My husband and I stayed at the Butterfly cottage on our 3 week trip to Costa Rica. We absolutely LOVED the Nuevo Arenal. The area was wrapped with beautiful trees, toucans, birds which we had never seen before and being able to open the door and enjoy the cool temperatures, breathtaking. We loved the fact that we could take a short drive to town and have lunch or visit the local grocery store to take food back to the Cottage to fix our own meals. We also walked the property to check out the flowers and swimming pool. We will be back and probably to stay, FOREVER. Thank you for Henry who assisted us at the property and Jason, whom I believed brought us fresh bananas, picked from a tree on the property. Gracious and see you next year. :)
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

Absolutely fabulous

Your property was so much more than expected. Henry and Jason were exceptional. We loved walking the grounds and saw so much wildlife. Can't wait to come back. Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Great quiet little cabina

This cabina was perfect for the two of us. Clean, quiet, and the land is beautiful. The groundskeepers are always around if you need help with anything, and Bret was responsive to any questions by email. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2015
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8/10 Good

Bobby B.

Remote and Clean

Stayed 5 days. The cottage was comfortable, clean and well equipped. The only draw back is the road in. We traveled it 14 times. It's fun the first time, but wares on you afterwards.
Archival

8/10 Good

Sean A.

Cute cottage - snug and comfy

The cottage is nice and clean and equipped with everything you need to support your stay for the week. The surrounding property is beautiful - we walked the grounds our last day there and were incredibly impressed by the views of prospective lots. That said, the road leading to the property is incredibly difficult to navigate. Thankfully Bret highly recommended renting a 4 wheel drive vehicle, which I did, and am sincerely grateful for the advice! Although locals made it up and down the road in conventional cars, I couldn't imagine doing so. Unpaved roads off the main roads seem to be the norm, so if you're looking for a house to rent, you may be in a similar situation regardless. I can only say that I would not return to this particular location until the 2 miles stretch of road leading to it is paved.
Archival

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

65 acres to ourselves

Loved the land that the property was on. We had a wonderful time wandering up to the viewpoints and finding the tapia footprints. But, the property itself was cramped, especially the bed space. The bed was hemmed in on three sides. The kitchen looked as if it had been equipped from the left overs from a charity shop - forks so poor they could bend, no sharp knives to cut veg etc with, a bad selection of pans to cook with, one wine glass and one mug.
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8/10 Good

Bill M.

The title is an accurate description of the cottage

The setting for the cottage is great. Set on 60 fully landscaped acres it is an ideal place for relaxation. I was met by the property manager Henri and shown around and given his phone number if I had any questions. The Gardener gave me a handful of fresh banannas just picked from the tree. The place was as clean as described and as a matter of fact the owner also called the first evening to make sure everything was good. Everyone associated with this cottage was helpful and professional. The only concern I had is that road crews were doing maintenance on the road up to the property and they temporarily made it worse. However they should have it in much better shape shortly.