Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal in La Fortuna

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May 2025

June 2025

7 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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Location
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Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 136458 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

Arenal Volcano
Baldi Hot Springs
‪16 min drive‬
La Fortuna Waterfall
‪20 min drive‬
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

This villa places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.

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What's nearby

Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles
Baldi Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
Ecotermales Fortuna - 17 min drive - 7.6 miles
Los Lagos Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles
La Fortuna Waterfall - 20 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Nanku - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurante Don Rufino - ‬6 min drive
‪Restaurante Chifa La Familia Feliz - ‬5 min drive
‪Orgánico Fortuna - ‬6 min drive
‪Soda Gusticol - ‬9 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!

The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 6.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.

Property manager

Jorge Guerrero

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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$713 nightly

May 29 - May 30

Total includes taxes and fees

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 transportation

Limo/town car service
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
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
One pet total (up to 22 lbs 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.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
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
Water park
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

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)

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 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: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 26

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this villa?

This villa is located in La Fortuna, close to La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs. You'll also find Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal?

As of May 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal on Jun 3, 2025 start from $792.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at this villa?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is there a spa available at this villa?

Spa services at the villa include massages.

Is this villa next to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal?

At this historic villa, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each villa with some featuring lake views.

Does Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal have a hot tub?

Yes, this villa has a spa tub.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

This villa offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.

Are there connecting rooms at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 3.6 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal?

Yes, every villa at Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal comes with a balcony with some featuring lake or mountain views.

Ranch Villa Arenal - Your peaceful oasis in Arenal Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Chris S., Ann Arbor, USA

May 1, 2025

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

Apr 30, 2025

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

Apr 16, 2025

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.

Mar 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Own Little Paradise

This place was remarkable. We absolutely loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Feb 12, 2025

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

Jan 29, 2025

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.

Jan 9, 2025

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.

Dec 23, 2024

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.

Nov 9, 2024

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.

Sep 29, 2024

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.

Aug 25, 2024

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.

Aug 18, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Aug 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Tropical Oasis

Cannot say enough about this beautiful oasis. My family of five adults and four children (2, 5, 8, and 9) stayed at this beautiful villa for a week. We truly enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room for all of us and it had a pool, hot tub, a porch with a great view, gorgeous grounds, and playground for the children. The check in and check out processes were easy. The villa was located close to activities we chose to do. The host Jorge, concierge Jordy, the groundskeeper Joaquin, and housekeeper/cook Yadi were all awesome. They were responsive and helpful. Joaquin was there every day to keep the grounds and pool beautiful, and to take care of anything we needed. He took us on a wonderful tour of the grounds. Yadi and another staff member kept the villa clean and cooked (including cleanup) delicious meals for us (breakfast and dinners/Costa Rican). It was nice having the option to have meals during our stay especially when we arrived and after long days. The prices were reasonable. We highly recommend this villa.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M., Beaumont

Jul 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Best VRBO rental EVER

The staff, the campus, the house was second to none. You are in a private 5 star resort. We were spoiled in beautiful tropical paradise.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah j., New Orleans

Jul 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovey house with beautiful grounds

We really enjoyed our stay at this villa. The back of house opens to the wonderful grounds and pool. It was a perfect place for relaxing after a busy sightseeing day. The activities and drivers provided by the concierge Jordy were great.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maartje w.

Jun 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

What a beautiful place. We felt so special and welcome. The grounds are impressive and clean. Each day the pool area gets cleaned . We had ladies fix our meal 2x and the prices were very reasonable. There is someone on the grounds who would help us with anything. Everything we did was close by.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Jun 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We loved staying here! Everyone was so kind and helpful. Beautiful property and great location!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Apr 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing paradise

The Ranch Villa Arenal is a gorgeous house and property. We felt at home and fell in love with Yadi the house keeper/cook and Joaquin the grounds keeper. Yadi cooked a delicious breakfast every day and Joaquin entertained us with tours of the working ranch. The Fortuna area offers many activities for all age groups. Our family had a fantastic time and highly recommend this property. Pura Vida.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Apr 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved By All

Our family of 13, ages 73 to 5, stayed for 7 days at this property. The moment we stepped into this villa we felt "on vacation". It has its own personality seeped in history not a bland cookie cutter house. The outstanding landscaping made you feel you were in a remote area yet you are actually within walking distance of necessities and only a few minutes from La Fortuna. The grounds were planted to attract local wildlife and we were always entertained by these visitors. Jaquin gave us an educated farm tour (he is the diamond at this villa) of the crops, answered any questions that we had and went out of his way to be helpful. One suggestion would involve the many light switches throughout this large home and grounds. After a week we still had not figured out where some were located. Labeling them or a detailed diagram in the house manual would be very helpful. The extra bedroom on the main floor is perfect as a handicap room. It has sliding door to bathroom and walk in shower with shower chair. Our family has been home a few days and we miss it already.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Mar 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home!

We absolutely loved our oasis. Ranch Villa is conveniently located outside of Fortuna, about 10 min, if that. It is next to, in walking distance, a nice restaurant, small sodas, and a grocery store. The outside living is beatiful with pool, hot tub, nature lagoon, and playground for kids. Birds galore! Toucans, macaw, lizards...Yadira cooking was a fantastic and easy way to enjoy CR food and the pool time, although a little expensive. Our main issues, although not really the house's fault, but if developing country- we either had no hot water, no water, a trickle of water; a giant spider in the kitchen; lots if bugs; and a broken hot tub (which they fixed after we convinced them in broken Spanish something was wrong- am electrical shock in water). Again- we take issues in stride when staying in other places, but guests should know it still has challenges. A way to improve the house would be an ac unit in the living room or fan over inside table and see if the water pressure can be normalized. Also- bring noise makers for traffic. The house isn't on the road, but the vehicle noise gets loud.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Mar 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay at a beautiful property!

We had a wonderful time at The Ranch Villa Arenal! The house and grounds are beautiful and the staff was warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and sitting on the porch at night. The Ranch was close to all of our activities in the area. We would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney H.

Jan 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time at the Ranch Villa Arenal

I cannot say enough positive things about our stay. Jorge was an amazing host with amazing staff. Jordy, the concierge was so responsive and helpful with organizing everything for our stay. Yadi, the chef, made the yummiest food for our group and Joaquin, the Gardner, gave us a fun and interactive tour of the property. My husband and friends raved about the house and grounds. Would 100% stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edie M.

Dec 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Holiday

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The family were great in preparing the food for our meals. The children enjoyed the tour of the farm and the birds and hummingbirds were beautiful. Would highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Dec 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Looks like the listing. Great overall stay will a large group of friends. Huge property with lots to see (fruits, birds, etc) and pool w/ hot tub. Water pressure can be low at times if more than 1 person is using a shower.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023