House in Guanacaste Province
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this house rental
Casa Esmeralda is a lovely well-maintained three bedroom, three bathroom Mediterranean style villa, located above Lake Arenal in the Guanacaste highlands of Costa Rica. The view is one of the most spectacular in Costa Rica that features ever changing colors as clouds pass high above the lake and surrounding mountains. The home was recently renovated and refurnished with new box springs queen size beds as one of the new features to ensure comfortable nights. It features a spacious, covered terrace for morning coffee, afternoon cocktails and conversation anytime. There are comfortable 'Tico' rockers on the porch for your relaxation. The home has satellite TV, DVD player, telephone and WiFi, in case you feel the need to stay in touch. The home is fully air conditioned, but this is rarely needed with our mild temperatures and gentle mountain breezes. The kitchen is well equipped with new appliances. The dining room seats eight and features dramatic lake and mountain views. The laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen and is equipped with a washer and dryer. Each of the two main bedrooms comfortably sleeps two adults. The third bedroom is equipped with a futon for children or additional adults.
Amenities
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Washer/dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Bath or shower
Sofa bed
Family friendly
Towels
Linens
Map of Guanacaste Province
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved Casa Esmeralda for its breathtaking views of Lake Arenal, private location, comfortable amenities, friendly staff, and proximity to great restaurants. The property offers a secluded spot close to nature with abundant wildlife sightings.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2024
We found Casa Esmeralda to be the perfect spot for us to stay in Costa Rica. The view of Lake Arenal is breathtaking. The people of Nuevo, Arenal, are different than any other people we’ve ever met. Esmeralda was the perfect home for us. It’s a private location only minutes away from a small town with some of the best restaurants you’ve ever dined in. In two months, we’ve gotten to know, the restaurant owners, the shopkeepers and many others in town. Each person was friendlier than the last one we met. If you’re not obsessed with culture and busy days will absolutely love being here.
Our house had all of the amenities that you could ask for. It meant all of our needs, and then some. We had many guests, all of them were comfortable in the home, and absolutely loved being here. We can’t say enough about Denis, Jennifer, Amelia, and Kirsten. They responded to our requests immediately and took care of any issues promptly. Many thanks to our host and staff. We are grateful for the opportunity to live in Casa Esmeralda for Teri months. We will be back.
If you stay Casa Esmeralda, you will not be disappointed.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2024
Loved this spot so much we canceled plans to head out and explore one day, and just hung out at the place to enjoy a secluded spot and a jaw-dropping view. It was raining quite a bit when we first arrived, so when the air cleared the next day, it was just incredible. Saw lots of beautiful birds and great sunset view. Highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2023
House was great! View was amazing! Kirsten was so kind to buy us a barbecue, which we really appreciated. Great restaurants in the area- we really enjoyed Gingerbread Restaurant and Moya's. Everything was great!
6 / 10Average·Apr 2018
We were a group of 4 and overall we had an enjoyable and relaxing stay. We enjoyed the views, the wild life and the colorful gardens. The local town of Nuevo Arenal is close by and has some great, casual places to eat with really good food (Lucky Bug, Los Platillos Voladores, Las Delicias). Ed had returned to US before we arrived, and his friend Kirsten got us settled and was helpful with a couple of questions we had during our stay. The use of the local phone was very helpful.
However there are some things that either need attention or guests need to be aware of. The beds are a disaster - this is primarily because there is no box spring under the mattress, and so the mattress collapses into the bed frame during the night. The recent renovations mentioned in the property description were not very evident and seem to be relatively minor. The kitchen is functional but needs updating, and the washing machine & drier are rusty and tired looking, but worked fine. The cleaning in the bathrooms prior to our arrival was not good and there were many examples of hair around the basins and shower. The internet was slow, but I suspect this is not so much a property problem but the capability of the local infrastructure. There were only 3 rocking chairs available rather than the stated 4. Guests need to be aware that any food crumbs/particles not cleaned up will attract ants.
As a final comment, while the views are good, they are not "one of the most spectacular in Costa Rica". With a small amount of extra attention this property would go from good to great.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(32 Ratings)
Guests loved Casa Esmeralda for its breathtaking views of Lake Arenal, private location, comfortable amenities, friendly staff, and proximity to great restaurants. The property offers a secluded spot close to nature with abundant wildlife sightings.
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