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Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER

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Front view of the house at Sunset
Wide Angle view of Master Suite
King Suite bathroom
Queen bedroom
Twin Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Alajuela, Alajuela (province)
  • Arenal Volcano
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪152 min walk‬
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER

Villa Millon just 7 km from Valcono Arenal, 675m above sea level overlooking the volcano, rainforest, and pastures. Front floor to ceiling windows, provide an impressive view of Volcano Arenal. Wake to the sound of howler monkeys and wildlife.
OVERVIEW:
Villa Millon just 7 km from Valcono Arenal, 675m above sea level overlooking the volcano, rainforest, and pastures. Front floor to ceiling windows, provide an impressive view of Volcano Arenal. Wake to the sound of howler monkeys and wildlife.
Six people can live comfortably in this beautiful home in its beautiful location. Three bedrooms including a 2013 addition of a beautiful master bedroom as well as 2015 addition of outside breezeway patio where you can relax on hammocks, bench and picnic table and grill.
The home has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms: One Bedroom accommodating a King, One a Queen, and one with two twin beds that are easily transformed into a King if necessary, with our comfortable memory foam topper. The living area is large and spacious with a full sofa, loveseat and chair, a 42' flat screen TV, with a DVD player as well as a HDMI connected Roku box which will connect you with any internet TV providers you wish, already set up with Neflix, Hulu Plus, and Amazon accounts. House is equipped with High Speed Internet and WIFI. The kitchen is fully equipped full-sized fridge, gas stove, microwave, blender and coffee maker. Centered in the spacious kitchen/great room is an L shaped bar for you to relax and enjoy the view of the Volcano while having cocktails or just hanging out to be together in the cooking experience. If it is a sit down meal that you prefer, then you will enjoy the beautiful custom made dining table that accommodates 6.
The Master BR also has a flat screen TV with Roku and its own private bath.
All beds are equipped with orthopedic mattresses.

THE ARENAL REGION AND LOCAL ACIVITIES:
The region of Arenal, Costa Rica centers itself around Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. Located approximately 14 miles outside of La Fortuna, a popular tourist town, the charming Village of El Castillo awaits you with everything you need to enjoy luxury and relaxation and still see the 'real' Costa Rica. Although tucked away and private, Castillo is also home to The Butterfly Conservatory, Snake Zoo, The National Park Arenal 1968, and a diverse selection of restaurants.
If action and adventure are what you are looking for, Sky Trek, the largest zip line over the Canopy in Costa Rica as well as hanging bridges and sky tram, are located right in our village! There are horseback tours to scenic waterfalls, or kayaking on the lake. There are also repelling and many organized nature hikes and tours that center around the volcano. If you like to push yourself, there are also off road bicycle tours in the hills around El Castillo as well as guided hiking tours through the rain forest. In and on the way to La Fortuna you can find White Water Rafting, a number of hot springs pools facilities, ATV tours, and many other adventures.
After your exciting days of adventure you can leave the fast pace of tourism and go back to your home in El Castillo, traveling through tunnels of rain forest and the beautiful countryside in and around the beautiful village of El Castillo. There you can relax and listen to the Howler Monkeys and enjoy a leisurely dinner and sit outside (or inside) and enjoy the pleasant breezes all the while relaxing in a tropical forest, enjoying the wonderful view, the wildlife and the quiet country atmosphere.
After a wonderful night's sleep in the comfort of custom made beds and orthopedic mattresses, you will awaken to the singing of hundreds of different species of birds and in the background, the howler monkeys sing their own morning song. Just a short walk across the street you will find a beautiful river for your swimming enjoyment and there are several local waterfalls that can be accessed by horse or hike A bird watchers' paradise and a relaxing retreat for nature lovers young and old. Villa Millon is the place to go when you want to get off the beaten path of tourism and explore.

TRANSPORTATION:
Car: Recommended 4WD
There is public transit both from the airports to La Fortuna and from La Fortuna to El Castillo and Villa Millon and various activities. Please call us for more information on the alternative transportation options.

TRAVEL DIRECTONS:
From San Jose, take the Panamerican Highway to San Ramon, exit when you see the sign directing you to San Ramon and drive through the town of San Ramon following the signs of the Arenal volcano route. You will go through Bajo Rodriguez, La Tigra, Chachauga and then finally to La Fortuna. We suggest that you use a GPS mapping and routing system. Also the WAZE App for your cell phone works very well. When you pick up your car, enter La Fortuna and select the police station as your destination in your GPS router. Go west out of La Fortuna entering El Castillo as your destination in your GPS router. Upon arriving in El Castillo turn left through the village proper and continue up the hill approximately 1km. There are two stone pillars at the end of the drive holding a gate to the property on the right.

DIRECTIONS TO EL CASTILLO FROM LA FORTUNA:

When you get to La Fortuna go west through the town and pass Tabacon on your right, then go a few more miles (about 4) until you see a tiny little police station on your right..you will take a left there onto a dirt road. Go 3 or 4 miles until you get to an intersection (T) where you must take a left or right. You will see a lot of signs directing you to different places in El Castillo. You will take a left. Go another few miles until you go over a small bridge and take your next right...at more signs. Keep going straight. You will pass the Sky Trek and continue to follow the road for a few miles, keep driving until you go over another small bridge. The first left after this bridge is the entrance to our village. Go through the village proper and then up the hill and you will pass the Serpentarium, then the Butterfly Conservatory (the house is approximately 600 meters from here)..continue going up and you will see Essence Arenal on the right. You will pass two streets on your right and then your house is the 6th house on the right. There are two stone pillars at the end of the drive holding a gate to the property. Please call us when you arrive in La Fortuna and either myself or our caretaker will meet you there. If for some reason we miss each other there will be a key in a combination lockbox.

Property manager

Patricia Davis
Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Fortuna

La Fortuna is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baldi Hot Springs. Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alajuela, Alajuela (province)

What's nearby

  • Arenal Volcano - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 27 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Virgita Ristorante - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Saca Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ti-Cain - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 3BR Home on Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. SEE SUMMARY FOR SPEC OFFER located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this holiday home is steps from Arenal Volcano and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ecoglide Arenal Park. Arenal Volcano National Park and Lake Arenal are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean O.

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

Beautiful Country Home

This beautiful unique house is in a wonderful country setting. I had my morning coffee on the gazebo while a horse watched me. The area restaurants were very good and either walkable or a short drive. We also enjoyed water activities on the nearby lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Spring Break Getaway

This place was perfect for our family of 4. We had plenty of room to spread out with two teenage boys. The location was easy to drive to many excursions and restaurants. Seeing the Arenal Volcano from the front porch area every morning was so beautiful and serene. Ericka was very good at communicating with us every step of the way. We all enjoyed our trip to Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

La Fortuna Villa Millon

Nice view (when the clouds break around Arenal Volcano) but was poorly equipped for a longer term stay. Lots of tours in the area and good restaurants to eat at. Long drive into La Fortuna.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee H.

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

Great location

Nice size house in a great location, there was plenty of room for the five of us. Great local activities. Everyone was very nice and caring. I would not say that this property is on the lake but it does have great views of Arenal Volcano. Thanks for the use of your home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Wonderful home

The home was very clean and great for our family of five. Ericka was fantastic help with booking transportation and local activities. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Beautiful home

We stayed at the beach for half of our trip and them up to the montains to this home. It was very comfortable, clean and great view of volcanoe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil D.

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

Great Stay

Thanks for the great experience with the Villa. We enjoyed it and special thanks to Ericka, she was very helpful and responsive in assisting with questions and enquiries for reserving for activities. Many thanks and really appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cotton L.

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

Awesome Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was convenient to many things to do and the village was special in itself. Many restaurant choices. Ericka was a great resource for local things to do. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Korinne C.

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

Amazing Location but Lacking Privacy Inside

Place was super clean and location was amazing. Short walk to town and to activities. Only issue was that the 2 bedrooms inside plus the bathroom had walls that do not go all the way to the ceiling. So you get privacy but no privacy from noise. Everyone can hear you in the bathroom and the 2 front bedrooms you can hear everything. If anyone gets up early or stays up late, this impacts everyone. I would not stay again due to this unless it was just with 2 people in the back master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alene C.

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

Gorgeous spaces and views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The welcome basket of fruit and the fresh flower arrangements added to the luxurious view of the lake and Arenal. The kitchen had all we needed for cooking, good hiking from the house and close enough to Fortuna and all the activities! Thank you for the easy check in, directions and communication. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Beautiful and memorable

We loved everything about this place and would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Excellent location. The house was amazing.

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

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

Very nice place

Nice house and very helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolene L.

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

A lovely location

A great place, happy to have found it
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

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

Lovely Rural Spot to Explore Arenal From

Comfy beds, clean, beautiful view and a well-stocked kitchen in small village of El Castillo. This was a great spot to explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

5 Star

The property was as advertised. We enjoyed the El Castillo neighborhood and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay in CR!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot C.

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

Fantastic stay

We loved our stay in this home, it’s in the most beautiful spot, very quiet and relaxing. The cafe down the street were wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Beautiful property in a great location

My family and I had a great experience. Before we left for our trip, Tricia sent us an email with very helpful information that made it easy for us to find the house and check in. It was also really nice having Ericka close by for support if we needed anything. For being in the rainforest, the house was incredibly clean. The location was everything we wanted - great views of the volcano and in a less populated area. The restaurants that were close by (walking distance) were great and would highly recommend. Overall, we had a great experience! I'd highly recommend this house for any family, especially a family visiting Costa Rica (and the La Fortuna area) for the first time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn V.

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

Wonderful little community

Great location near restaurants and cool activities. Don’t miss the butterfly conservatory!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

El Castillo

great stay, house was very clean, great location and provided a wonderful experience for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania G.

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

Perfect Spot to truly experience Costa Rica

The house was off the beaten path and everything we were looking for- proximity to great hiking, Arenal, and bird watching- we even saw a Toucan early our first morning. There isn’t a lot of privacy for two of the 3 bedrooms and one of the bathrooms, but the beds were comfortable and the property provided what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRACY H.

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

A quiet and peaceful get away

This property was a really nice place for us to come back from site seeing to sit back and enjoy the evening and just soak up the culture and surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sydney K.

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

Amazing location

El Castillo is such a wonderful town, and the view from this rental is unbeatable. The directions to get there were a bit tricky (we got coordinates from the owner that the Internet didn't recognize, and the description in the directions, while thorough, was a lot to decipher while driving in a new place) and the house is not well equipped for cooking or cleaning. The layout is a bit unusual—you access the master bedroom and second bathroom through another bedroom—but the home itself is beautiful and the outdoor areas are lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M.

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

Very nice house and location.

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., Buffalo, NY

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

Wonderful tranquil neighborhood location!

Great birdwatching location! Loved the covered outdoor space for those sporadic forest showers that enabled us to continue to relax and enjoy the animals outdoors! Scott & Christine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Davis

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I am an accountant and live in Colorado. My favorite places to travel are Costa Rica - beautifully country and love the people, and Italy. I love being active and love to travel. I fell in love with Costa Rica - Specifically the Arenal Area as El Castillo is approximately 2000 feet above sea level in the rain forest where the temperature is moderate 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit with cooling breezes and beautiful countryside.
I cannot live without bicycling, skiing, my friends, my husband, books and Television - Almost but not necessarily in that order.
The most unforgettable book that I have ever read is The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. I love the Ender series by Orson Scott Card. My favorite adventure and espionage writer is Nelson Demille because he interjects humer into his main characters. I loved the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon about life in Scotland during its revolt with England and the early days of the settlement of America all combined with time travel.
Two of my most favorite travel destinations are Italy and Costa Rica and when I go I like to join bicycling tours and see the country by bike.
One of my favorite book series and movies was the Hunger Games. I loved the movies Top Gun and also Knights Tale and I mustn't forget The Princess Bride.
I am still a rock music enthusiast as it is very good listening for Biking, skiing and rollerblading. I also like Pucini Operas.
I have to confess that I am a gluttin for carbs which I must reduce at my age and have gotten into juicing. My favorite juice is Banana, green grapes, Orange, pineapple, spinach, slice of lime and crushed ice.
I supplied and decorated the house in a style and comfort pleasing to me as if I were to live there. The renting of my vacation home is a work in progress, and I am open to any and all suggestions because my aim is to ensure my guest's comfort and enjoym

Why they chose this property

I came to CR with a friend in January of 2012. I had been to Costa Rica before and had to come back. We stayed in El Castillo at another property nearby and looked into purchasing a property. I fell in love with this house the moment I saw it With it's fantastic view of the Volcano Arenal, and rolling hills and pasture land, and it's location in the village - very country and nestled in with the locals. Also there are many, many adventures within 1, 2, 3, and 5 kilometers of the house. The house is spacious and very cozy.

What makes this property unique

This home is a 3 bdrm home located in the village of El Castillo. There are many things to see and do and the views are beautiful.
The region of Arenal, Costa Rica centers itself around Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. Located approximately 14 miles outside of La Fortuna, a popular tourist town, the charming Village of El Castillo awaits you with everything you need to enjoy luxury and relaxation and still see the 'real' Costa Rica. Although tucked away and private, Castillo is also home to The Butterfly Conservatory, Snake Zoo, The National Park Arenal 1968, and a diverse selection of restaurants.
If action and adventure are what you are looking for, Sky Trek, the largest zip line over the Canopy in Costa Rica as well as hanging bridges and sky tram, are located right in our village! There are horseback tours to scenic waterfalls, or kayaking on the lake. There are also repelling and many organized nature hikes and tours that center around the volcano. If you like to push yourself, there are also off road bicycle tours in the hills around El Castillo. In and on the way to La Fortuna you can find White Water Rafting, a number of hot springs pools facilities, ATV tours, and many other adventures.

At Villa Millon, you are on your own so sit back and enjoy your privacy and freedom. Should you need any information or assistance, there is a telephone in the house and numbers provided for you to contact with your questions or concerns.
After your exciting days of adventure you can leave the fast pace of tourism and go back to your home in El Castillo, traveling through tunnels of rain forest and the beautiful countryside in and around the beautiful village of El Castillo. There you can relax and listen to the Howler Monkeys and enjoy a leisurely dinner and sit outside (or inside) and enjoy the pleasant breezes all the while relaxing in a tropical forest, enjoying the wonderful view, the wildlife and the quiet country atmosphere.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish

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