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Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort | House in chachagua

9.4 (87 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Chachagua House | Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort

2 Bedroom House in Chachagua

Your own Costa Rican private hilltop house located 20 minutes from the town of La Fortuna and Volcano Arenal. The Chachagua rainforest and ECO lodge next door is hidden under the trees , they just changed their pool area into hot springs .our house does not have a pool but so far the resort has allowed free access to their hot springs for our guests . We just brought New WiFi in as well as Air conditioners .This beautiful retreat is about 2 and 1/2 hours from San Jose (main airport) and about 3 hours from the Pacific beaches. This well-built ,fully equipped and locally decorated home sits on a hill overlooking its own tropical fruit and flower garden. Just beyond the exotic garden are beautiful horse pastures, a whitewater river and the jungle of the federally protected Children’s Eternal Rainforest which offers endless hiking trails and birding opportunities. Wake up to the magical sounds of the Costa Rican Rain forest (howler monkeys, gentle rain, and the songs of over 123 species of birds seen on-site). Brew a pot of locally grown fresh Costa Rican Café, and step out onto the large deck to enjoy the 270° view and lounge in one of the 2 hammocks provided. Swim in the spring fed unchlorinated pool at the hotel , sip a Margarita and watch the sunset from the large covered deck , grill some steaks from the local butcher on your little charcoal BBQ and enjoy dinner al fresco listening to the murmur of the creek below . Be surprised how few Moskitos bother you I basically never have to use any Moskito lotion .The house is very bright and well ventilated .I love to sit outside and paint or photograph the birds and flowers around the house .
We also finally after much trial and error have our own good internet in place . I had to pay for them to bring in cable but after much delay it’s here and active . As of May 2023 .
This house is very peaceful and remote yet it has the wonderful feature of being within walking distance to the ecotourist destination Chachagua Rainforest Hotel and Hot springs This unique setting offers total privacy with all the comforts of a first class lodge. The conveniences offered by the hotel include: English-speaking staff on property at all times, cell phones in case of emergencies, night watchman, laundry, restaurant serving delicious local Costa Rican cuisine, fully stocked bar, beautiful outdoor swimming pool, massage therapists, tropical gardens,, access to rain forest hiking trails, rental horses and tours. We consider this to be the best of both worlds: the security and convenience of a hotel yet the quiet remoteness of a private home.
The house has 2 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a nice new king size bed and its own porch with superb views. The guest bedroom has two beds, one queen and one twin. As of 12/2021 upgraded
There is 1 bathroom with beautiful private shower that overlooks rain forest. Colorful hand painted murals cover 2 the living room wall within the house and illustrate forest scenes (done by a talented local artist). There is a great kitchen with all the tools to cook a healthy meal. There is also a family room that opens up to the best porch in the world. The house is an awesome place to relax. Guests can spend countless days just sitting in the hammocks, eating fresh fruit and watching the toucans, parrots, hummingbirds and countless birds that visit the garden at the house.
Over the past 10 years we have planted many fruit trees. Fruits include mangos, oranges, figs, coconuts, rambatans (chinese leechis), guanabanas, tamarindos, bananas, plantains, limes, water apple, coffee, and cacao (chocolate). All ov which is available to you when it is ripe!
Not only is the house a great place to chill out, but it is in an ideal location to use as a home base when you go on adventures.
Things to do in close by La Fortuna are:
Watch lava flow from the crater of Volcano Arenal (one of the most picturesque volcanoes), visit a 100ft waterfall (Catarata La Fortuna), bathe in natural hot springs, fish and windsurf on Lake Arenal, whitewater raft, explore the Volcano Arenal National Park, take a wildlife/bird tour to Cano Negro, go on a caving tour, dine at many restaurants, dance at the local discothèque (Volcan Look), get cool souvenirs, get money from an ATM, or use the internet. Also, you are less then a 4 hour drive to a variety of nice beaches on the Pacific coasts as well as the enchanting cloud forests of Monte Verde. The Caribbean coast is only about 5 hours away.

This 2 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, Internet, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 1 km from Chachagua, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Chachagua. Enjoy your stay in Chachagua at this House.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: deck is raised,watch small children
Pet Policy Note from host: i occasionally make exceptions on request pets not allowed
Other Policy 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 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 note from host: the house has 1 bathroom, small gathering ok onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
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What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Apr 23, 2025 04:47:00 AM
Summary: We stayed in the house for 5 days and it was wonderful. The check in is a little difficult with the caretaker’s house and the house itself not very easy to locate with Waze or google. You’ll get close, but good luck. It would be helpful to update the instructions. Anyway, once you overcome that small feat, the house is wonderful. Well stocked for cooking and comfortable lounging . Having the resort next door is amazing! Great food and bar and hot tubs are 2 minutes away. Then you get to retreat to your very private house. It’s really a great set up. La fortuna activities are about a 20 minute drive. .Very easy. Really great home base for a la fortuna vacation.
Matt A. Matt A.
Apr 18, 2025 07:12:05 PM
Summary: Pros: balcony, hamacs, birds and view were spectacular. Easy drive to all the sites near La Fortuna, falls, Arenal, hot springs. Having the hotel close by was nice as we enjoyed a couple of meals at their restaurant. We also received free access to their facility so were able to spend time at the hot and cold pools, and enjoy all the walking trails. The beds were clean and comfortable. Chachagua village is small but has everything you need, groceries, butcher, bakery, pharmacy. Cons: the kitchen and bathroom are in dire need of renovations and the kitchen cabinets were not clean. Was not pleasant to cook a meal which was challenging as the location is quite isolated and there is not much around. Place was quite challenging to find and once you pick up your keys, a gps location would have been quite helpful instead of the long winded and confusing directions. There is a new house being built next door which will impede on the privacy to this house unfortunately. We had a great week but unless a small upgrade to kitchen and bathroom, would not return.
elise b. elise b.
Apr 8, 2025 11:11:04 PM
Summary: Hidden away off a quiet roadway, tucked behind a small hotel is this amazing property. Out the back yard is and endless stretch of rainforest. Cows and horses graze out the front yard.My wife and I spent most of each day on the front deck, accompanied by dozens of birds. She migrated between hammocks based on the position of the sun while I sat at the table. We ultimately stayed one more day that we had scheduled.It is a full house, with everything you need, if you buy enough groceries. The access road is good quality and a 4x4 is not needed. Allocate some extra time to arrive the first time; it is truly tucked away.
Brian B. Brian B.
Mar 14, 2025 09:16:23 AM
Summary: Not a good location, if you are taking tours in La Fortuna. It cost us 80. per trip to go to La Fortuna! We spent an extra hour to find the resort location and the separate location for the keys!! No groceries close to buy food, however there is a great hotel down a dirt road and we had great food there. The view from the deck was lovely, the decor has a 1960s vibe.
Randi L. Randi L.
Mar 13, 2025 11:11:33 PM
Summary: This stay would have gotten a 5 star rating if not for 2 issues, which were not the fault of the property owners, but nonetheless still affected our stay. First let me start off by saying we thoroughly enjoyed or stay. The views were amazing, we loved the property and layout of the house. The 2 issues we had were having no water on 3 mornings while we were there. There were issues with the town water supply. The second issue was noise during the day from a new house being constructed close by, and construction at the Chachagua resort and hotsprings. Again absolutely not the fault of the property owners, but it did interfere with an otherwise idyllic location.
Duncan W. Duncan W.
Feb 12, 2025 05:54:46 AM
Summary: The property met our basic needs. The remoteness was good, except a new house is being built across the road and they can look into the huge open window in the shower. The property is rustic and could use some updating - including adding a convection oven or microwave. Be sure to bring all your supplies - salt, pepper, spices, etc. - the first time. It’s a little drive to the nearest store. Having access to the adjoining resort was priceless.
Kelli M. Kelli M.
Jan 6, 2025 05:22:14 AM
Summary: We enjoyed the property greatly and I have developed core memories of the views off the porch and in the shower. We did run into an issue of storms knocking out the water (the whole town was out not just us) but the caregivers brought us water to use and that made a difference and it wasn’t out long.
Mary T. Mary T.
Jan 6, 2025 05:12:49 AM
Summary: The area around was great. Some really good hikes, a short horseback trail ride and nearby hot springs. The property was beautiful.
Mike B. Mike B.
Sep 17, 2024 12:32:56 AM
Summary: Nice somewhat remote cabin (5min for main road / 25min from La Fortuna), immersed in nature with a nicely tended garden. Unfortunately we were not able to access the nearby hotel pool (they might have a new management). The house itself might need some repair but it did not affect our stay. We will miss our breakfasts on the terrace, looking at the birds flying over the garden and forest!
François François
Aug 22, 2024 08:00:58 AM
Summary: Great little house tucked away, lots of privacy and amazing views! So nice to sit out on the deck!
Marci B. Marci B.

FAQ's

Is this Chachagua house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Chachagua house have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Chachagua house has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Chachagua house?

Best-rates for the Chachagua house starts from $136 per night with includes Laundry, Air Conditioner, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Wellness Facilities, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Pool, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, Internet StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Chachagua house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Chachagua house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Chachagua house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Chachagua house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Chachagua house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Chachagua house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Chachagua house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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