The home is beautiful and the view is spectacular. We enjoyed watching the sunrise behind Arenal Volcano in the distance our first morning and we pulled out the yoga mats provided to do our sun salutations. We loved dining on typical food at the nearby Cafe Macadamia. The coffee there was also delicious. We drove about 50 minutes around the lake to do the Sky Arenal zip line tour which was so much fun and also played at the Fortuna waterfall. Per the host book recommendation we tried out the Gingerbread Restaurant which was excellent but a bit expensive for our family of 6. As others have mentioned, it is about a 50-60 minute drive to get to most activities near La Fortuna. It does get a bit windy around the home, but this did not bother us much and we slept well. Other reviews have mentioned needing a 4x4, which may not be entirely necessary, but which did give us the confidence to make it up the short, but steep and slightly bumpy road to the home. The one unfortunate negative during our stay was that some of our personal belongings and cash were stolen while staying at the home in the amount of $625. There is a security camera on the back side of the home, where there are several sliding patio doors, but the thief managed to turn the camera up and evade detection. This put a bit of a damper on our stay. We felt very safe in the area otherwise and hope that this was a random incident, but would caution to be very mindful of your belongings here.

We stayed with two families of four for 3 days. The house is quite new, in great condition and offers great value. The kitchen is large and well equipped. Awesome patio with a fantastic view of Arenal volcano and lake. Ideal property for anyone trying to escape the crowded tourist spots. Definitely recommended.

We spent two weeks at this scenic property overlooking the lake and volcano. The well-equipped kitchen met our needs, and the internet, though not excellent, was sufficient for remote work. Even with a 2x4 FWD, we had no trouble accessing the house, provided we followed the host's directions (ignoring Google's route). Though some roads are gravel, they're quite good by Costa Rican standards. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this place.

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is beautiful and the view is amazing!

Excellent property. Exceptional home. Beautiful views. Requires 4wd. Management was attentive and communicative. Highly recommend.

My suggestion: a grill is a good idea and nice set of Knifes

Home is spacious, well kept with beautiful views. Must have a 4x4 vehicle to make it to the house. Home is situated 10 minutes from a small town with a great German Bakery, grocery store and restaurants, about 50 minutes away from attractions. Owners are attentive and responsive.

Great views. Great house, very beautiful and clean. Laundry when in Arenal area is a plus, many outdoor activities. Not too far from La Fortuna about an hour from most activities. Great hosts, very kind and quick to respond. I will say it gets very windy up there, one of my friends is a light sleeper and had a bit of an issue getting use to that. 4x4 car recommended. But very beautiful views and amazing kitchen!