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Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

Family-friendly villa with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Indoor pool
Exterior
Dining
You can look forward to free breakfast, a garden and an arcade/games room at Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

Come stay at the rental home that offers the services of a fine hotel. The entire home, pool house, grounds, trails and amenities are EXCLUSIVELY for the use of your group for the duration of your stay. On site chef services, complete transport arrangements, great breakfast included in the rental rate, all tours can be arranged for you so that you spend your vacation having fun instead of trying to plan your next activity. Let us help you tailor your vacation to exactly what you want. We have been in the Lake Arenal area for 25+ years and can advise you and your special group on the tours that you will really enjoy and steer you clear of the tourist traps. Let us help you make the most of your vacation by offering our years of local experience and contacts. Take full advantage of having 'a friend in the area', right here at 'The Sunset'


Adventure at every turn.: Lake Arenal is the premier adventure spot in Costa Rica for windsurfing, canopy tours, lake fishing, boat tours, jungle hiking trails, quad rentals, kite surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming in an extinct volcanic crater, spelunking and more. Enjoy the many adventures available or simply relax in our indoor glass pool/jacuzzi area with pool table and ping pong and enjoy the tranquility and majesty of your surroundings.

Tourism with a purpose.: In an effort to help the Costa Rican National Park system finance education, outreach and protection. Red Sunset of Guanacaste will devote a full 50% of each commission gained through our sales of adventure tours sold toward this goal. With the added benefit of specialized access to individuals in the tour system that make it all work. Tribal leaders, guides, and park directors.

What you can expect at 'The Sunset': Six beautifully appointed bedrooms featuring Costa Rican art, hand carved beds and doors with bathrooms en suite The entire property is a showcase of Costa Rican art, decorative tile, stone and craft work. Two of the bedrooms feature decorative fireplaces. The downstairs master suite bathroom features a hot tub built for two. Large library/ living room area with wrap-around couch, television, Roku, DVD, stereo. Large dining/presentation hall with a variety of available seating arrangements. Our unique indoor pool house features a divers pool, 4.5 feet on the shallow end, 10 ft deep on the deep end. 18x35 feet with attached jacuzzi heated on request. Featuring billiards, ping pong, weights, lounging areas. We live in the rainforest and nobody wants to swim in the rain, with our indoor pool house your group has access to all these amenities rain or shine, many groups hang out till the wee hours of the morning enjoying this incredible space, that is only offered by The Sunset!
All located in the "real rainforest" we aren't in a gated community or off the side of the road. We are easily accessed but just far enough removed that your stay will be in the "real Costa Rica", a 500 hundred acre preserve is to the east of us and several thousand acres of protected rainforest encompassing Tenorio National park is to our North and West. A spot of perfect peace and privacy with access to all the great activities and adventures this country has to offer.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You may smoke outside of course.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 4,700 square feet
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

The base rate is for up to 4 guests. Additional guests pay a pro-rated nightly rate of $46.00 per night plus tax, with breakfast included, per person.
Spread out, enjoy all the space, go out on the deck at night and stare at the stars! Don't wander into the jungle at night.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke outside of course.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 18 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 27 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 40 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 46 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 56 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬8 min drive
  • Tom's Pan German Bakery
  • La Tortuga
  • ‪Casa Italia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café y Restaurante Casa Delagua - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area. located?

This family-friendly Arenal villa is located on a lake, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Arenal, and within 9 mi (15 km) of FlyZone Wakeboard School and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Venado Caves and Catarata Morpho Azul are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 290 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house, host, driver, activities…great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was truly amazing!! Patrick is a great host and very helpful booking tours and the breakfast everyday was so good never the same! And the sweet dogs that came to visit us were amazing (Jackson Emma and Dozer) we fell in love with them and Cora Rica I would definitely recommend this property!
Last day unfortunately
From the patio
From the patio
From the patio
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home beautifully decorated with tiles. Pool, ping pong and pool tables. Super helpful, friendly host who lives next door. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time here. It was nice to have our group of 12 all in one spot with plenty of room. Breakfast every morning was great. Patrick was extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Property for both small families and large groups!

This property is amazing! It is steeped in Costa Rican charm including hand-painted tiles and murals and hand-carved doors. Amazing views of the lake and the volcano. Patrick was very helpful recommending activities and helping getting them set up. The house is large, but it's set up in a way that our 4-person family still felt cozy. It also has a relatively accessible bedroom on the first floor that makes it perfect for those with older family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Both times we stayed at this property Patrick was waiting to meet us when we arrived. He and his wife go well out of their way to assure you have a great vacation. The home is equipped with many books, games, and so many cool artifacts to check out! It’s secluded and quiet giving you that perfect feeling of being lost in nature. The kitchen has everything you need to stay in and fix a meal, or better yet, have Patrick cook for you. He’s an excellent chef who was willing to accommodate a vegan as well as vegetarian and omnivores all together. The property is a gem in itself, but the people you will encounter there are above all expectation! Book this place asap!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

First visit to Costa Rica

Our stay at Patrick’s place was amazing! He communicated prior to our visit as we planned out activities. Greeted us with a property tour when we arrived and offered suggestions of activities for our group of 10. He booked the activities and sent us directions…made planning easy for our group. There was plenty of room for our group to spread out and enjoy the property. The property is beautiful and the daily breakfast was a favorite!!! We had the best time visiting the Arenal and La Fortuna area and hope to return to Patrick’s place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time my family stayed at Patrick’s place, it was just as spectacular as the last time. Check in was a breeze and the breakfast every morning was the perfect start to our day. We had a wide age range (12-75) and everyone had a wonderful time. The rooms were comfortable and clean and everyone who helped out at the house was so kind. We had a birthday party for the 12 year old and Patrick even made the cake for us. My only regret was not opting to have Patrick prepare any dinners this time, his dinners exceeded anything we got in a restaurant last time! Birdwatching from the balcony was a highlight, especially the toucans. The kids enjoyed the pool and the adults enjoyed the hot tub. I’d highly recommend this place, it’s a nice private place to come home to after a busy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Amazing!!!

My family and I had the BEST time!!! Patrick was awesome. He helped with arranging any tours we wanted, pointed us on where to eat, and where to go if we needed anything. The house was unbelievable. Plenty of space for the seven of us, gorgeous views...everthing we could ask for. And the daily breakfasts were sooooo good. I can't say enough good things about Patrick and the Red Sunset. It is truly the best!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Splendid!

We wish we would have spent more time at Patrick's place. The breakfast was the best we had in Costa Rica. This place has everything you need to explore the La Fortuna area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Amazing

We had an incredible time at this property! Patrick, his family and the staff were wonderful!!! We hope to someday return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Spoiled!

The hospitality of Patrick and his wife left us spoiled for the remainder of our trip. Every day there was a friendly check in text to make sure we weee having the time of our lives and a request on what we could help book reservations for incredible dinners. House was beautiful, magnificent breakfast and all around fantastic place to stay. Book it! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afshin F.

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

A must book

It was a very unique and great experience you won't get at other places in terms of location, view, and accommodation. Patrick is a great host and I would definitely recommend this stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

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

Fantastic

The property is in a beautiful location. Patrick is knowledgeable and helpful, he is very accommodating welcoming. Breakfast was so good. The stay was great and Costa Rica is gorgeous! I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron G.

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

Villa in Paradise

Perched atop a hill, overlooking Lake Arenal and a lush valley, this estate was exactly what we were looking for. It is large enough to accommodate your party of up to 20 people, although we enjoyed having the entire place to our family of four to explore. The ornate details throughout the home remind you that this is authentic Latin American architecture. The pool house is nice and includes a deep pool, jacuzzi, weights, and table games. The property is expensive and you can take a nice hike around the perimeter, surrounded by jungle of course. Lastly, Patrick is awesome and arranged all of the excursions during our stay. The included breakfast is fantastic. I'll definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BigLudsBBQ Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It truly is the best place to stay. We had a family group of 12 stay for 5 nights. It was perfect. Everyone had their own room & bathroom, a huge kitchen & dinning room. Amazing views of Lake Arenal from every room in the house. We all loved the indoor pool, ping pong, pool table, and foosball. The absolute best part of our stay was Patrick & his wife Alisa. We had a full, homemade breakfast every morning. It was fabulous. That was so nice to be able to just wake up and leave no dishes no cooking nothing. Each morning was a different breakfast and just as amazing as the day before. Thank you for taking care of us. Every activity and restaurant you suggested was perfect. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kirit P.

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

Excellent

Excellent views, breakfast and dinner made to our request was very nice. Great omlettes and local traditional dinner.Hot water was not working for first floor bathrooms but I am sure the host will fix that. The host is great and provided everything we asked for.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

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

Great stay

Patrick and the staff were great. Patrick went above and beyond to book activities and gave great recommendations for places to eat and shop. So helpful. The morning breakfasts were a highlight of our trip. We would recommend this place to anyone traveling to Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marci K.

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

Wonderful house & great host

We have stayed ar over 20 rental properties. And this one was by far the best! The house and grounds are beautiful. Patrick is an amazing host! We ended up with a flat tire and he arranged to have it taken into town to be repaired.The daily breakfast provided were also amazing and different every day!I can’t recommend this property enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer C.

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

Scenic and fun stay near Lake Arenal

The house is in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and breakfast was really nice. Patrick recommended some great activities that were perfect for our family and helped set up all the bookings. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Great place

The house and grounds were exactly as described. We all enjoyed the house, the area, views from the patio and especially the breakfasts! Sitting on the patio in the mornings with a cup of coffee while enjoying the view and peaceful quiet was sublime.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

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

Clean, Pool/Hot Tub, Bedrooms for All

The Red Sunset in Guanacaste was a perfect stay. From first choosing this beautiful home to driving up it was wonderful. Patrick met us at the door full of information and support of us enjoying Costa Rica. Being in the mountains was a treat. There was plenty to do at the house to keep us in fun mode, no matter the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

reba b.

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

Fabulous Place

My husband and I went here for our Anniversary and we were not disappointed. Everyone from Patrick, his wife, the housekeeper made us feel welcome. The drivers were like family by the end of the day, Miguel and Luis are the best! Patrick was a great help suggesting and helping plan our tours. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy yourself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

A Nice Place to Stay

The house was great for our needs. You can fit in a lot of people and it is a clean house. Breakfast (which is included) was excellent. Patrick made our dinner one night and it was also very good. He also knows all the excursions and sights to see and tells you about them and sets everything up for you. Hunter was a big help and very nice to talk to. The only downside was the fact that it rained a lot and was very windy--but you are in the rainforest. As soon as you travel away from the house to go to an excursion the weather clears up! There are quite a few restaurants in the area and we enjoyed them immensely.Thank you Patrick and family for a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elorie M.

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

Stunning!

We arrived to breathtaking views of Lake Arenal and the volcano. Over the next couple of days we savored delicious varied breakfasts and a German cuisine inspired dinner that was prepared and customized to accommodate our dietary restrictions. All of us enjoyed visiting the hot tub daily. The library was well utilized during our stay. So many genres of books for our varied interests! We strolled through the gardens, admiring the many tropical plants and flowers and even saw toucans both mornings. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the beds were comfortable. This is an amazing, large yet cozy property with hosts that make us feel that this is our home away from home! We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025