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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 151936 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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El Castillo, A
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly Conservatory
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Peñas Blancas

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Lake Arenal and within a mile (2 km) of Butterfly Conservatory. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Butterfly Conservatory - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 45 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 53 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 55 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪La Mesa de Mamá - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Caña Brava - ‬21 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.

Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views

Nestled on a hilltop, with spectacular views of Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano, Pie in the Sky is truly a little piece of paradise. Experience an unforgettable holiday in one of Costa Rica’s premier travel destinations.

Accommodation: Pie in the Sky is a unique and luxurious accommodation. There are 3 separated houses that share the common areas like Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and BBQ Deck, and it offers you the flexibility to rent each house individually or the entire complex for maximum privacy. This listing is ONLY for PIE IN THE SKY 3

- Pie in the Sky #3 is a 5 bedrooms house with same number of bathrooms and it sleeps up to 15 people. For your comfort all the bedrooms have air-conditioned, custom-made black out draperies, hotel like amenities and have access to the front terrace where the views are simple stunning.
- The large kitchen with fine wood cabinets, granite counter tops and all the appliances is perfect to cook tasty meals for large parties.
- For your enjoyment the spring fed pool and jacuzzi are just steps away from the house, and so is the BBQ Ranch with Propane Grill, tables and chairs.

- THINGS TO DO: There are lots of tours to keep you entertained for days, Volcano hikes, Zip Lines, Hanging Bridges, ATV tours, Kayak and Paddle-board tours, Rainforest and Waterfall hikes, Horseback riding, Hot Springs, Wildlife watching tours and more. All of these are less than half an hour away from the house.
Our concierge is always available at our new and modern Welcome Center to help you book tours, find the best restaurants, book a massage and get the most out of your time in the area.

-LOCATION: El Castillo is approx. 3 hours (150km) from both international airports, either in the capital of San Jose, or on the northern pacific coast in Liberia. La Fortuna, which is a small city that offers amenities such as grocery, banking, post office, restaurants, hot springs, excursions and much more, is only 30 minutes away.

- GETTING AROUND: You will want your own Rental Car. While there are a few things to see and a couple of restaurants within walking distance of the house, there are many activities that require a 10 to 45 minute drive. You will not be happy waiting for a cab to arrive either coming or going.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a phone.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,936 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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 fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

355349

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Peñas Blancas within a short 6-minute walk of Lake Arenal. You'll also find Costa Rica Sky Adventures and Butterfly Conservatory within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is a spa located at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a chef service and a kitchen in each house, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 16.1 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views?

Yes, every house at Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views comes with a balcony and some offer lake and mountain views.

Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maianh T.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is spectacular, the ground manicured, the owner was on site and full of information on the area. We had a multigeneral group of 15 and it worked well for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this beautiful home is perfect. We loved the small town of El Castillo and the views from the property were spectacular. We loved having our morning coffee on the balcony while watching the clouds move across Arenal and bird watch. The owners live on the property and were very welcoming and helpful. The location was great and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just completed our trip to Pie in the Sky Villa and couldn't be more pleased! We had a group of 10 and spent four days in the La Fortuna area. This house is located on the south side of Lake Arenal and has amazing views at every direction. It's a 30 minute drive into the town of La Fortuna but most good activities are not there anyway. We highly recommend Sky adventures for zip lining less than 10 minutes away. The house is very removed but that's what we wanted. It feels like you're out overlooking the jungle. It has a few really good restaurants very close so you don't need to go into la Fortuna . It also has a small market down the road. The house itself is well equipped, clean, and has all the amenities including a cool pool and hot tub with outrageous views. The owners are extremely nice people as well and were very helpful. It is about 2.5 hours from Taramindo with a beautiful drive around the north side of lake Arenal. Try to drive in during the day for best views and less stress. It's a windy curvy road, but in nice condition. We couldn't recommend it more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ileana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La casa es preciosa y nuestra estadía estuvo maravillosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and quickly helped us find the home when we arrived after dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alpa B.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exquisite. 360 of incredible views. We enjoyed using the hot tub and extensive balcony at night overlooking the volcano and the covered outdoor spaces in the morning enjoying our coffee and nature. We liked that it was far enough away from the busy town of La Fortuna to get the peace, tranquility, and breathtaking wildlife while also being close enough to the Hot Springs, attractions, etc. The home itself was practical for us as we had seven people: two couples and three young adults. Everyone had their own room and bathroom, which was a plus. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william w.

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

Beautiful Home

My daughter said she felt like a movie star when we checked in. Beautiful home with large pool and hot tubs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location, and views

This property is absolutely amazing. Awesome views of the volcano and lake and the landscape surrounding. It is absolutely beautiful. It sits high on a hill without any close neighbors. The area is super as well. Close to restaurants and all the excursions and hot Springs, etc. Some items did not work, however or needed repair. We found plumbing leaks. The safes didn’t work the grill needed repair and it could use a washer and dryer. But otherwise we had a wonderful day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia G.

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

A piece of paradise

Book immediately!! Our stay was incredible. The view is incredible and the place is perfect. Very quiet and peaceful! Ron was pleasant and helpful with information. The drive was easy to get to and very private. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

El Castillo Adventure

We absolutely loved everything about our stay at Pie in the Sky!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

2nd Stay @ Pie In the Sky

We stayed here in 2019 as well. Incredible views of Lake Arenal, volcano and jungle with howler monkeys and beautiful birds. We love the Eagle's Nest for a morning coffee and just to enjoy the view. 30 minutes from La Fortuna and 5 minutes from 3 nice restaurants and markets. Will go back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shabnam b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

This is a beautiful place in the jungle. It is really the best view you could get of La fortuna and the arenal volcano. The service was quick and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Mosca Family Costa Rica Trip

I took my family of 13 including 4 grandchildren to Costa Rica for 10 days. We stayed at the Pie in The Sky Villas for the first 5 nights and were not disappointed. The house and grounds were amazing and the views even better. We were fortunate to meet the owner, Ronald Peterson, after a few minutes he became one of my family. You could not ask for a better host. The location is perfect for any activities you want around the Arenal Volcano. 5 bedrooms & 5 baths, more than enough room for all. Th swimming pool was like something in a movie especially with the views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

A gem of a house with the best views

My family of 5 loved this home in the jungle. The kitchen was well stocked, the pool and hot tub were perfect, the beds were comfortable and each bedroom has it’s own air conditioning unit. The driveway is steep but manageable even during rainy season. The grounds are gorgeous and the lake/volcano/rainforest views are to die for. The treehouse is super cute, too. Coffee on the porch outside the bedrooms was the best! There is a little market for some provisions and snacks. There are plenty of restaurants in the area as well. We highly recommend La Ventanita. We also went white water rafting and zip lining during our stay in the mountains. Will definitely stay here when in Costa Rica!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Missy E.

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

Amazing resort

Our party of 8 adults enjoyed our stay so much we didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nira S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views and fun for kids with room for a large group

Overall we loved staying here. There was just enough room for our group of 10 (7 adults and 3 kids aged 4-17). The views of the lake and the volcano are absolutely breathtaking, and the house is situated on a beautiful property surrounded by jungle, so we saw lots of birds right off the porch. The pool and hot tub were amazing, and entertained the kids for hours, all with a spectacular backdrop. The house and grounds were in good shape, clean, and well cared for. A couple things in the house needed to be fixed when we got there, but the property manager was immediately responsive and sent someone up to repair them right away. Communication was excellent. The property itself is up a very long and steep driveway, so it's really not possible to walk anywhere from the house and I don't know what would have happened if two cars were on the driveway going opposite directions, but we didn't run into that problem. The only other issue we had was having to check in at the welcome center prior to getting to the house might have been an issue had we arrived after the office closed. We had some difficulty coordinating the different parts of our group so that we could get the gate openers to everyone, but worked out. This was not an issue with the property, but be aware that the grocery stores in El Castillo have very limited supplies of fresh vegetables and fruit, so make sure to shop in La Fortuna before heading to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Beautiful Property

This property has the best Arenal volcano and lake views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Pie in the Sky

Property was exactly as described. Breathtaking view of volcano and lake. The house was beautiful and comfortably accommodated 5 couples. We had a great stay!! I hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

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

Paradise

Absolutely gorgeous property with unbelievable views. The house itself was nice and comfortably slept 8 adults. Living room furniture is very uncomfortable but luckily we didn't spend much time sitting there. Kitchen was semi-well stocked but there are not any reasonable grocery stores nearby to be able to cookanything. Lots of ants got in the kitchen so couldn't leave anything out. We did hire a private chef the first night which was quite lavish and very expensive at around $120 per person. There are a number of restaurants within a 15 minute drive. It's about a 30 minute drive to Fortuna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariann R.

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

Great place to stay in that area.

We stayed for 3 nights and did the volcano hike, hanging bridges and coffee and chocolate tour. 6 adults and was plenty of room. Ate at both Howlers and Fusion which were both good and very close to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda A.

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

Amazing views!

The property grounds were amazingly beautiful well kept and views were well worth the stay. Erica and Agustin were available for questions and they responded quickly. The draw back was for how huge the place is the living room was so small and couches were outdated and not comfortable. Not enough room for all eight of us to sit and relax together. And it had no AC so it would get stuffy even with the bedroom doors open to allow cooling. Although cleaning services were provided our rooms were still not really cleaned but they did provide clean towels. The grilling area, pool and hot tub were a great bonus. Location was good restaurants and grocery store around. In end it was a 4 1/2 stars but rating doesn’t do 1/2s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Spectacular View

Our stay at pie in the sky was absolutely wonderful. The view from the property was amazing and made our family feel at home in Costa Rica. The house was well maintained and had ample space for our family to spread out. The separate bedroom was a nice space as well although the stairs down to the bathroom were tricky at night. The kitchen and dining table were exactly what our party needed, especially for the holidays and our large group. Our party enjoyed using both the pool and hot tub as well as the grill area. The location is a bit far from La Fortuna area but that is what our group wanted. There were plenty of places to eat around the house. The road up to the house was a bit steep but expected given the view you get and the road was well paved. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would absolutely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful views

We traveled to this property before Christmas. It was beautiful! Such an amazing property that truly was a unique vacation rental. The property was very private. We saw a toucan on the property as well as many other birds. The view of the volcano was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023