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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Rio Piedras, Guanacaste
  • Lake Arenal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • FlyZone Wakeboard School
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

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About the neighborhood

Tierras Morenas

This guesthouse places you within a mile (2 km) of Lake Arenal and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Guestrooms at this guesthouse include kitchens, patios, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 14 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 45 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 50 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Corral - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Guayo - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gutierrez Family Pizzería - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private

This has one of the best views of Lake Arenal. The house sits on a side of a mountain that runs into the lake, approximately half way up. Monkeys, toucans, parrots, and so many birds are always around. There is a patio with a fabulous view of Lake Arenal that has love seat. The living and dining area faces the lake with a view that is really spectacular.

The location is near the town of Rio Piedras,between Nuevo Arenal and Tilaran, about 26 miles to Tobacon Hot Springs, The Hanging Bridges, the new Canopy Tram, and the Arenal Volcano, boat trips to Monteverde and more. This is important when comparing rentals, as some are on the south side of the lake, and Tronadora, which doubles the distance to these must-see locations. Its central location also makes the beaches of the Pacific Ocean a two hour drive, but the climate is cool and lush.

The lake is very clean and you can swim, fish, or boat there, and there is a nice short excursion, to Lake Cote (about five miles away). There is a nice canopy tour here, and the famous bottomless lake.



Keywords: Romantic, Lake Arenal, Volcano, Rain Forest, Hot Springs, Zip Lining, Family Vacation, Birds, monkeys
For entertainment, guests can expect to find Smart TVs. Kitchens, washing machines, and patios are also standard.

Property manager

BARBARA FORSEY

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Tierras Morenas within a short 15-minute walk of Lake Arenal. You'll also find Tenorio Volcano National Park and FlyZone Wakeboard School within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private?

No, there isn't parking available at the guesthouse.

Is this guesthouse adjacent to a casino?

No, this guesthouse is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside guesthouse include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does this guesthouse offer breakfast?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this guesthouse.

Does Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this guesthouse?

The closest major airport to this guesthouse is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 23.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private?

Yes, every accommodation at Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private comes with a deck with some featuring mountain or water views.

Casa Barbara Lake View Property Surrounded by Nature Peaceful and Private Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Great location for me and really pretty. Comfortable. Friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you for your gracious welcome.

This lovely casita was exactly what we anticipated. It is well designed for guest privacy and captures lovely breezes to cool the building for sleeping. After a few weeks of very warm weather, this location was very refreshing. We cooked most of our evening meals in the kitchenette, which was well equipped and easy to work in. The owners took great care in keeping their friendly dogs away but we love dogs so had no issues with the occasional canine visitor. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dona F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Time

The Casita was just as advertised. Small but didn't feel small. We were nervous about the size before moving in but it felt the right size and we didn't feel crowded or closed in. It had everything that we needed and expected. The view was great and the location was fine. We had a car so getting to groceries etc. was not a problem. Barbara and Lawrence were great hosts. We really enjoyed Lawrence's band practices. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

gavan g., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillside star gazing

Great place in the hills of Lake Arenal, quirky roads, green rugged hillsides overseen by mysterious cloud capped volcanoes, with a thousand stars overhead to watch over your sleep in the cozy well equipped Casata. The owners are friendly and helpful, Lucy the dog friendly and curious. Great little hiseaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rain in the Dry Season

Property was fantastic and the owners were wonderful. We know that people were glad to see so much rain in the "dry" season but it did put a damper on things.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property manager was helpful, attentive and a joy to converse with. Would recommend. Driving distance to both La Fortuna and Monteverde and everything in between. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet spot near lake arenas

Very pleasant hosts; well equipped unit we especially appreciated the washer and dryer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

farkle2anne@yahoo.com A.

Great casita for a couple

We had a great time at this casita. The home has lots of windows for the lovely breeze, kitchen is small but serviceable and the bathroom small but excellent with lots of hot water. We enjoyed birdwatching on the porch and were very pleased with the house and great hosts. I was glad to have the option of the futon in case my sleep mate was restless but it was not needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Merideth S.

Beautiful!

We enjoyed staying here. The house is beautiful with a great view! Barbara and Lawrence were on the property which was a nice comfort if anything went wrong or we had questions, but they stayed quietly in the background. We enjoyed our daily visits with Lucy, their dog. She was so well behaved and loved to be petted. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Welcoming and peaceful.

Barbara and Lawence are wonderful people. We felt welcomed and right at home. Lucy, their dog, was such a delight to see everyday too. The casita is located close to an excellent restaurant for breakfast, Cafe Macademia. It was a peaceful way to begin our Costa Rica vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ilze E., Craryville

Tranquil guest house tucked into a hillside property with spectacular lake views.

If you like authenticity with all the usual comforts of home then this is your place. Beautifully constructed guest house on a well-maintained property in a Costa Rican enclave above Lake Arenal. Abundant with birds; real people villages nearby and all of the tourist attractions within reach in La Fortuna including some really nice restaurants,nature parks and thermal hot springs. Barbara and Lawrence could not be better hosts - they will leave you space but are there when you need them. Car a must - preferably with all wheel drive as the area’s sites are often on steep roads. Clean, comfortable and delightful vacation rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Lovely Casita and delightful owners!

Relaxing space with beautiful views and helpful, friendly owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesus G.

Pretty nice place

A nice clean house, in a quiet and safe place, it already comes everything you might need and in perfect conditions too. Also has some great views to the lake and mountains that surround it. I really recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Lovely cottage and property!

Very clean, comfortable and private. We enjoyed watching the birds in the yard and the fireflies at night! Barbara and Lawrence were so friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. We had a rental car, which made getting around so much easier as the location has an amazing view , but is not convenient to anything. As this was the second half of our trip having a washer and dryer was so nice! We would defintiely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Gwen D., Yuma, Colorado

Property and host were great!

OThe property was clean and very nice. Couldn’t have asked for better hosts. We didn’t rent a car, so sightseeing was limited to bus. There is a great restaurant down the hill, but you need to be in fairly good shape to walk it. Loved Barbara an Lawrence and their dog Lucy. They were kind enough to include us in several activities with them and their friends.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

thomas M.

Lovely Hillside Casita

This was our third visit to Lake Arenal and we found this to be a perfect place to stay. It is newly built, where it is obvious that quality and beauty were the goal. There is a nice view of the Lake and opposite hilly shoreline from the patio that gets even better as you walk out on the lawn. Lawrence and Barbara were great hosts. They were attendant to all of our needs yet stayed in the background so that it felt like we were in our own private space. You really need a car to enjoy the area but we were able to walk to one of the best restaurants in the entire lake area. Part of that 15 minute walk took us through a lovely small valley with open views of pasture and hillsides and good bird viewing. The town of Nuevo Arenal is a 15 minute drive where we could enjoy more good restaurants and buy all of the food needed to prepare your own meals. It was a great stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

The place is quaint, and the view was lovely. The owners are great and always willing to help

our Problem was we came down with BAD cold/flu bug day after arrival and finally went back home early. No fault of the property. The owners did all they could to help us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victor A.

Owner was always available, polite with a great personality.

We loved morning visit’s with their dog Lucy and my husband really connected with Lawrence. Cottage was perfect and would recommend to anyone wanting a clean place to crash at the end of the day of their Costa Rican adventures.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Howler monkeys as an alarm clock doesn't get anymore authentic then that!!!!!

A terrific little guest-home to return to each night after a day of adventure. Laurie and Barbara were fabulous hosts, making us feel welcome immediately. Lucy, the mastiff, came by each day to check on us and play for a bit. We drank coffee on the patio gazing out to the lake and listening to birdsong every single morning, rain or shine. We spent 7 glorious nights at Casa Barbara, venturing out each day to experience as much of the area as we could. We zip lined through the cloud forest, went on a guided tour through the rainforest via trails, tram and hanging bridges, kayaked Lake Arenal, visited the butterfly conservatory, soaked in Hot Springs at Termalitas, walked on the black sand beach and received massages at Hermosa beach, visited the Puma Rescue and enjoyed typical food and drink at the little soda shops all along the way. For us a rental car with GPS was necessary and we didn't find a road we couldn't navigate, even with all the previous rains causing so many mud slides and potholes. The guest house was the perfect place to return to each night for a restful night of sleep before heading out for the next day's adventure. Thanks Barbara and Laurie for the homey accommodations and your helpful recommendations that made my birthday trip all that we imagined it to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brendon W.

Great place, great yard, great people

From the time we arrived until the time we left, Barbara and Lawrence made us feel like we were long lost family. They struck the perfect balance of being available to us and leaving us alone. Their guest house was perfect with all the amenities we needed to enjoy our week on their mountain. Any questions we had about their area they were willing to answer, and if they didn't know, they were willing to research for us - including posting on local Facebook pages for us! If we come back to the Nuevo Arenal area, we will book our time at their guest house again! Thanks Lawrence and Barbara for your beautiful hospitality, including the little extras.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

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"The New Guest House is Awesome"

My wife and I had a great time in this home and felt quit welcome. The craftsmanship in this home was absolutely beautiful. The view from the house was pretty cool. It was Very well set up and everything we needed was there. So many local restaurants we when to and all great. Lots to do in the area, only an hour drive to La Fortuna, amazing country. We will be back I'm sure. Thank you Barbara
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017