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Firefly Retreat. A Hilltop Retreat with Swimming Pool & Great Rainforest Views!!

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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El Castillo, Alajuela
  • Butterfly Conservatory
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Arenal Eco Zoo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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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.

Firefly Retreat. A Hilltop Retreat with Swimming Pool & Great Rainforest Views!!

*New Ownership!

This comfortable, spacious yet private retreat accommodates up to 7 people. All the bedrooms are equipped with Air Conditioning and black out Drapes. The Master bedroom is equipped with 1 queen size bed and an en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom have a bunk bed, full size in the bottom and twin size at the top, and the third bedroom have 1 queen size bed.

Adjacent to each bedroom upstairs there is a surrounding deck which is accessible through large glass doors and floor to ceiling windows. It truly gives one the feeling of being in a treehouse. You comfortably wake to lush views of the mountains, trees and birds.
As you step outside onto the deck, you will instantly be greeted with lovely views of Arenal Volcano. While enjoying your early morning coffee, you will experience the wildlife from a front seat viewing area. Howler monkeys will chatter as green parrots and toucans fly by overhead. The local neighborhood Macaw will spend quality time entertaining you in the fruit trees directly in front of you!
The new Spring feed Swimming Pool is the perfect complement to begin the morning with a swim or to cool down and enjoy after a day of exploring the area.
After a long day enjoying a great hike or any other rainforest activity, the early evening does not disappoint you with our spectacular sunsets with reflective views of the volcano. All is breathtaking from this viewpoint as hummingbirds and fireflies dance right in front of you!

The cozy kitchen is well equipped for cooking and enjoying a meal in our open living room area for those home entertainment nights. Our hilltop cottage provides all the comforts of home and one does not need to go far to enjoy everything our community has to offer.

- THINGS TO DO: There are lots of tours to keep you entertained for days, Volcano hikes, Zip Lines, Hanging Bridges, ATV tours, Kayak and Paddle-board tours, Rainforest and Waterfall hikes, Horseback riding, Hot Springs, Wildlife watching tours and more. All of these are less than half an hour away from the house.
Our concierge is always available at our new and modern Welcome Center to help you book tours, find the best restaurants, book a massage and get the most out of your time in the area.

-Location: El Castillo is approx. 3 hours (150km) from both international airports, either in the capital of San Jose, or on the northern pacific coast in Liberia. La Fortuna, which is a small city that offers amenities such as grocery, banking, post office, restaurants, hot springs, excursions and much more. is only 30 minutes away.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Butterfly Conservatory. Concierge services are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Butterfly Conservatory and 14 minutes by foot from Lake Arenal
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Explore El Castillo

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout curtains

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2100 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

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Firefly Retreat. A Hilltop Retreat with Swimming Pool & Great Rainforest Views!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cammie S., Bismarck

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This property is in a great location. Quick and easy drive to La Fortuna. Several restaurants very close by. Great property management which was very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Beautiful Place
We had a great stay here for 5 nights. Beautiful location with nice views. The local restaurants are some of the best we had on our trips so no need to go to La Fortuna and spend more for less. I highly recommend this place and would come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire J., DeLand FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat.
After doing a ton of research trying to find a house that checked all of our necessary boxes, I chose the Firefly house. House was perfect. After long days of exploring and activities it was so nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of La Fortuna we’d jump in the pool and just sit outside and listen to the birds. We heard the monkeys a few mornings and that was exciting. We saw a macaw and lots of toucans. There are several little restaurants along the way up to the house and a market for your basic necessities. Kitchen had plenty of pots and pans for the days we cooked at the house. We had a couple local dogs and cat that would come visit every evening looking for a few pets, they we very sweet. We were very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Firefly Retreat
Even more beautiful than the photos! A birder’s paradise. Refreshing spring fed pool. Had one minor issue during our stay and property manager Augustin saw to it immediately - maintenance was onsite within 5-10 minutes. House is on a steep hill, but there sre restaurants and activities within a short walk. Butterfly Conservatory is a must-do. I would 💯 stay in El Castillo/El Million again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great 3 bed room house for our family. House was just as shown in the pictures. Pool was cool. I would recommend staying at this house, going to the "Alien" restaurant two doors down and doing the horse back riding at Lilander's right up the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arenal stay
Overall good communication and good space for our trip. Drive a high clearance car for this accomodations though
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis-Philippe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gracias
Great spot, isolated and well equipped! We enjoyed the pool and the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Morgan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us
The house was perfect for us. Located near the small town of El Castillo, it was just up the hill from several restaurants, the El Castillo Visitors Center, and a couple small general stores. It was just down the hill from Lilander's Horse Tours, which was great. It was about 20-minute drive into La Fortuna. The house manager met us at the Visitor's Center and showed us how to get the the property. As long as you don't need to be in walking distance of La Fortuna, I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience, nice house!
We had a group of 6 here and it worked perfectly. Nice pool and views of the surrounding area. Some good food spots close by too. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
loved it. will stay again
great location all requests were immediately addressed augustine is an amazing property manager just like it looks online perfect place to disconnect from the world
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022