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Encantada Guesthouse: The family option of the Encantada Arenal Adults Only B&B

Encantada Guest House: Your own Little piece of Pura Vida! Sleeps 5

Well equipped Kitchen including lots of extras

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province

Costa Rica Sky Adventures12 min drive
Arenal Volcano19 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Inca Room

1 Queen Bed

Paradise Room

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom Twin

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Large Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Costa Rica's motto, is Pura Vida, meaning “Enjoy life and be happy,” Natural surroundings of rain forest, jungles, Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, volcanoes, and hot springs make it an unforgettable and fascinating place to visit.

ENCANTADA GUESTHOUSE.. IN A NUTSHELL!

Our fully licensed and registered 2 bedroom hilltop guesthouse, is recently renovated, and offers spectacular views of both Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano. Although the Guesthouse is Self Catering, we will provide a special Starter Breakfast Basket, that includes breakfast basics like: Pancake Mix, Eggs, Costa Rican Coffee, Juice, Fruit and Bread. Enough to get you by for a day or two.

At Encantada, you will enjoy use of the Entire Guesthouse, Private pool and our Shared Jacuzzi, as well as the lush tropical gardens and surrounding amenities. Lovers of wildlife can see more than 60 species of birds, 2 kinds of monkeys, 2 kinds of Toucan, Coati Mundi and more, right outside your door.

Encantada Guest House is available as either a one or two bedroom option. This listing, features: 2 Deluxe Queen Bedrooms, one bath and a spacious well equipped Kitchen, a large Sun Room, and an extra Large Bathroom. It is great for couple or groups traveling together and perfect for families with young children. The house sleeps up to 5 guests, and a Crib, High Chair and Toys, are available on request.

The rustic village of El Castillo and the Arenal area, offer a wide variety of activities. Restaurants, Markets nearby. Nature Walks, Hiking, Hanging Bridges, Kayaking, Canoeing, Biking, Horse-back Riding, Thundering Waterfalls, and relaxing Hot Springs are all within minutes of the house. Looking for an adrenaline rush? Adventure activities like River Rafting, Zip lining, Riding an ATV, Canyoning, Repelling Down a Hidden Waterfall or Sky Boarding on the lake are available as well.

Encantada Arenal and Encantada Guesthouse are pleased to welcome all travelers in their many wondrous and diverse varieties, and since we live on the estate, we are usually accessible and willing to do whatever it takes, to make sure your stay is fun and enjoyable!

All you have to do is unpack, relax and explore the natural wonders that the Arenal area has to offer. So Come, Stay & Explore!

Guesthouse Features:

Newly Renovated & Major Road Improvements,
High Speed Internet, & Wifi
Fully Screened Doors & Windows, A/C,
Flat Screen TV, Classic DVD Library, Book Exchange & Board Games
Charcoal BBQ, Double Hammock & lots of Outdoor Seating
Cool Mountain Breezes, Ceiling Fans and Fresh Air Ventilation
Comfy Beds & Quality Linens, In Room Safe & Security System
2 Acres of Lush Tropical Gardens & Protected Rain forest Habitat
On Site Spa for Facials and Massage & Yoga Studio
Private Hiking Trail to a Hidden Creek
Private Pool & Sundeck, Stunning Views & Shared Hot Tub Jacuzzi Spa,
Full Guest Kitchen with Condiments & Spices, Pure Mountain Spring Fed Water
Free Concierge and Activity Booking Service
Furry Ambassadors: Meet Beau & Angel, our sweet rescue dog, and a variety of cats.
Perfect Retreat for Couples, Families of up to 5 or Honeymooners
Owner Operated means lots of Personal Service
This is a Non-Smoking Home, Smoking only in Designated Outdoor Areas

Costa Rica has two international airports, Daniel Oduber Quirós in Liberia (LIR) and Juan Santamaría in San Jose (SJO). Lake Arenal and Encantada are an easy 3.5 hour drive from either.

Our free personal Concierge Service can help you find the perfect Car Rental or with Booking and Arranging your daily activities. at the best available prices.

Please Note:

1. A 2x4 or 4x4 SUV is strongly recommended for their clearance height, as roads in Costa Rica can be a bit rough. The rustic little cow path, leading up a hill to Encantada, is no exception, but we have recently made great improvements to it, so a regular car can easily pass as well.
2. As a courtesy to Future Guests who might be allergic, pets are not allowed to enter the house. But please feel free to enjoy their company outside as much as you'd like. Our Rescue pups Beau, & Angel love meeting kids and new people.

Book Now! Your Pura Vida adventure is waiting!

Property manager

Nita Kemsley

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Air conditioning

Explore el Castillo, Vacation Rentals Costa Rica, Best Panoramic Views

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No extra Carge for using the Crib

Events

No events allowed

Small Weddings Excepted

Pets

No pets allowed

Family Pets live on the Estate

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Designated Areas ONLY!

Late Check fee $35 per hour, Swim at your Own Risk NO Swim Diapers Supervise Your Children Always Pooping in the Pool will incur a $100 cleaning fee

Smoking in Designated Areas only. Smell of smoke in the house: $200 Extra Cleaning Fee will apply. Bed Wetting incurs $ 50 .00 extra cleaning fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Note from host: Small Weddings Excepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. Tabacon Hot Springs and Baldi Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano. Travelling with kids? Consider Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arenal Volcano National Park, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 12 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 19 min drive
Arenal Volcano National Park - 24 min drive
Tabacon Hot Springs - 24 min drive
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 29 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

Restaurante Río Lounge - 40 min drive
Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 22 min drive
Ave Restaurant - 22 min drive
Tucanes - 23 min drive
Restaurante El Jilguero - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique Jungle Villa for 5, Fantastic Views, Jacuzzi Hot Tub & Private Pool! located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna guesthouse is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Arenal, Arenal Eco Zoo and Butterfly Conservatory. Costa Rica Sky Adventures is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

R C.

20 Jan 2016

Lovely house in an excellent location

We only had two nights in this cottage, but it was superb. The kitchen is well equipped and the whole place was well cared for. The two cats who have made this their home made us feel particularly welcome! Fortunately Santa managed to track us down to this cottage too :-) As we are birders, we were particularly delighted with the garden and the good range of plants attracting a variety of hummingbirds (pretty much the same as those at the butterfly garden which is at the same height on the next ridge). The only difficulty was knowing which way to look! The path down the garden leads to a very peaceful spot by a stream - great for a paddle, though popular with mosquitos too. We can report that the view of the lake is indeed spectacular, but for the time we were there, the volcano was less so - we did catch glimpses of bits, but then it is Costa Rica and the weather is what it is........... For anyone planning to stay here, it's worth knowing that the approach really is quite steep and possibly manageable with 2-wheel drive (at least when it's dry), but the high clearance of a 4WD makes it a lot easier. But then we found the same for everywhere we stayed and several places we visited too.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

29 Mar 2024

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

Paradise found

Do yourself a favor and rent this property! The house is absolutely adorable and inspired us to start looking for our dream Costa Rican house. Michael, the caretaker, met us at no one is how are you gonna get in? check-in and the owners ensured we were happy with our stay. Everything was thought out and you had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and we had many early bird visitors that were a treat to watch. The house is near Essence Arenal where we took yoga classes and had a lovely meal as well as Arenal Observatory where a day hike was enjoyed. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donna K., New Westminster, Canada

8 Sept 2023

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

Guest House

This was an adorable cottage with birds chirping all around. Kitchen is well equipped and the welcome package of food was much appreciated after a long drive! The surroundings are beautiful and the walk down to the river is lovely. Had to walk up the driveway to get views of the volcano but it was spectacular at dawn. The sunroom is lovely except the curtains do let in a lot of light. Great if you like to wake up at the break of dawn! It was a little small for our family of 5 unfortunately & probably not the best for teenagers who sleep in! Air conditioner is only in the kitchen but if we kept our room doors open it was cool enough to sleep. Overall, this is a great place and best suited for 4 people in my opinion.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarod M., Texas

3 Jun 2023

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

Arenal Area

Excellent well appointed guest house that was perfect for a family of four. Pura Vida!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles P.

27 May 2023

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

Wonderful house and location

Great 7 day stay. Property manager and staff were readily available to help with any needs.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nita Kemsley

Greetings from the owners, Marty & Nita Kemsley.

We bought this beautiful two acre cow pasture property in 2006, with an eye toward making an early retirement and the dream of building a small eco-friendly, culturally authentic B&B. It took us ten long years to complete the project, but here we are, living la Pura Vida. Our new Encantada Arenal, Luxury Adults Only B&B is now a reality and the Encantada Guesthouse now serves as our private Family option. Your booking is very much appreciated.
Thank You and we look forward to hosting your stay!
Marty & Nita

Why they chose this property

There is something both magical and captivating about the area of El Castillo, Adding a sunset or an active lava flow from the Arenal volcano makes it mesmerizing.
Moving to Costa Rica is a calling and we were hooked on our very first trip.

What makes this property unique

We very much enjoy being unplugged and at one with nature and the local community. The Views and Tranquility here are awesome and we are grateful to God everyday for this wonderful opportunity. Pura Vida, is more than a tag line, it is a way of life here.
Hacienda Encantada, Costa Rica. It is Simply Magical!