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5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Pool
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Boca Arenal, Alajuela Province
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    46 min drive
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs
    47 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano
    62 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    62 min drive

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About this property

5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting!

Welcome to Garza Morena (Brown Heron), where you will find privacy, comfort, and the magic of the tropic in complete harmony! This beautiful lakefront property is situated in 1.75 acres facing Lake Cutris, about 40 km (or 40 minutes) from the town of La Fortuna, a world class destination in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest. Make this tropical paradise retreat your next vacation adventure!
The property offers a peaceful and idyllic setting with all the exotic natural beauty and sounds of the tropical forest that Costa Rica is known for. The house has been designed for your comfort and enjoyment of the outdoors, with extensive pool and BBQ area, including outdoor kitchen, private dock, kayaks, and more. The floor plan includes the main living area with kitchen/dining area, and expansive outdoor deck for al fresco dining an lounging in the hammocks. The main floor is comprised of three bedrooms that sleep up to twelve people, with two full bathrooms in the main floor, and one full bathroom in the pool area below. Other amenities include hot water, washer and dryer, toiletries, towels, etc. The kitchen is also equipped with spices and other cooking basic supplies. Grab your morning coffee and take a walk through the manicured garden pathways, listen to the sounds of nature and enjoy all the beauty all around you. Come and experience the magic of a Pure Life (Pura Vida!).
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • 30.4 mi (48.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 26.3 mi (42.3 km) from Baldi Hot Springs
This lodge offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cutris lodge.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Swimming pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leeanne v., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Property
The house and grounds are beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s gorgeous looking over the lake. Pool was fantastic. Bedrooms and bathrooms are great. Check in easy and there was even a welcome basket with fruit. Would stay again. The only thing people need to know is that it is 45 min to La Fortuna even though it looks closer on the map. This didn’t bother us but if you are expecting to just pop in and out of town you need to plan accordingly from a time perspective.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anjali P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great patio with pool in quiet area
Loved the welcome basket with an abundance of fruits and treats for the kids. It was a nice house, great morning view of the lake and sitting outside with coffee every morning was amazing. Had an issue in one room with the AC but owners were quick to respond and fix it. Would have been perfect if the living room had air conditioning. Maybe get some screens for the doors and windows to stay open and allow a draft to cool it off. We kept them shut because of all the insects and mosquitos. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and pots to cook with. Basic grocery store was reasonably close. Kids loved using the kayaks on the quiet lake. The view was the best every morning ing and the pool was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
We absolutely loved this house. It was very clean, neat and had all the necessities. We spent 9 days in Costa Rica, only 2 days in this house but i wish we had spent them all here. It is a quiet location and absolutely stunning property. The landscaping is goegeous. The view over the lake is breathtaking. Check in/out process was simple. Only, make sure you get good directions, we got a bit lost coming here. Would really love to come back. Thank you so much to our host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Patio/Pool Area and Backyard View!
This house was very modern and very clean, and had an awesome back patio/pool area with a great view of the lake. The check-in process was more complicated than other places we stayed at, but the instructions given by the host made it a breeze. The host was very communicative with us through every step of the process, and answered any text within minutes. The only slight downside to this house was that it did not have hot water. The shower on the main level (not the master bathroom) also did not drain very well, and I was standing in about 2 inches of water by the end of my shower. It ended up draining, but the host may want to look into that for future rentals. The only other suggestion I have for the hosts with this house, is to get a hot tub to go along with the pool :) that would make this house amazing! All in all, we had a great time here and I would definitely recommend this house to anyone in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We loved our stay here. I would come back again in a heartbeat. The team welcomed us into the home and went through all of the necessary items we would need to know while we were staying there. They were very generous with her time and answered her questions as we had them. They left us some amazing, homemade juice and a huge plate of fruit. The wildlife birdwatching was fantastic. The pool was a pure joy. There were extra blankets for every bed plenty of towels, and the kitchen was well stocked. We were happy and comfortable the entire time and couldn’t say more about the hospitality we received. we notified them of a small plumbing issue and it was fixed within hours and they even brought us cake and ice cream when they came to do the repair. Above and beyond anything we ever expected Thank you so much for a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023