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

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part of main deck  with 2nd hammock and view
fully equipped kitchen
house from the garden , the trees around the property are taller now
Pool
Pool and bar at Chachgua Rainforest Lodge
review stars
9.6Outstanding
(103 Ratings)
The property offers a secluded and serene retreat with stunning rainforest views. Guests enjoy birdwatching, access to a nearby resort's amenities, and a peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway!
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(103 Ratings)

House in Alajuela Province

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

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.


Amenities at Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

Map of Alajuela Province


Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(103 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The property offers a secluded and serene retreat with stunning rainforest views. Guests enjoy birdwatching, access to a nearby resort's amenities, and a peaceful atmosphere. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
This is our second visit to this rental. Hosts and caretakers very responsive. Our stay was excellent! If nature, privacy and peace is what you are looking for, look no further. Short drive to all conveniences and activities. King bed very comfortable. We enjoyed our morning coffee while observing animals, forestry and bird watching. The resort staff was always welcoming and helpful. I had a massage therapist set up right on the covered porch of house. Resort amenities and the mountain home make this a win/win for all. Thank you Case de Ute.
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2026
Host was great. But the toilet didnt flush well.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We are a family of four with a nine and six-year-old and had the absolute best time at Ute’s house! The caretakers were extremely responsive and helpful anytime we needed them. The location is absolute perfection and perched a top of the hill with rainforest views. The sound of birds was magical each morning! They graciously left some fresh fruits and vegetables along with coffee, which was an absolute delight after a long travel day! The resort next-door was gracious enough to let us dine at the restaurant a couple times and use the hot springs which were beautiful. The hiking trails were another added bonus along with being able to walk around the resort grounds, where we saw lots of wildlife. Will absolutely be returning!
6 / 10Average·Apr 2025
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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Quiet Rainforest Mountain House near Volcano Arenal. Next to Hot Springs resort?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.