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Terrace/patio
Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 13180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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El Castillo, A
  • Arenal Eco Zoo
    19 min walk
  • Fusión Arenal Mirador.
    8 min walk
  • Transmonteverde Bus Terminal
    93 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    37 min drive

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About this property

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

Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views

Nestled on a hilltop, with spectacular views of Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano, Pie in the Sky is truly a little piece of paradise. Experience an unforgettable holiday in one of Costa Rica’s premier travel destinations.

Accommodation: Pie in the Sky is a unique and luxurious accommodation. There are 3 separated houses that share the common areas like Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi and BBQ Deck, and it offers you the flexibility to rent each house individually or the entire complex for maximum privacy. This listing is ONLY for PIE IN THE SKY 3

- Pie in the Sky #3 is a 5 bedrooms house with same number of bathrooms and it sleeps up to 15 people. For your comfort all the bedrooms have air-conditioned, custom-made black out draperies, hotel like amenities and have access to the front terrace where the views are simple stunning.
- The large kitchen with fine wood cabinets, granite counter tops and all the appliances is perfect to cook tasty meals for large parties.
- For your enjoyment the spring fed pool and jacuzzi are just steps away from the house, and so is the BBQ Ranch with Propane Grill, tables and chairs.

- 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.

- GETTING AROUND: You will want your own Rental Car. While there are a few things to see and a couple of restaurants within walking distance of the house, there are many activities that require a 10 to 45 minute drive. You will not be happy waiting for a cab to arrive either coming or going.
*ROAD UPDATE: Some reviews mention the necessity of a 4x4 car to access the property, the drive up to the house was steep, rocky and sometimes slippery, but after Sep. 5th of 2022 it's completely paved, so any type of car will be able to make it up and down the hill without problems.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Arenal. Features include a water park, a spa tub, and concierge services. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and 5 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Services include a concierge
  • 14 minutes by foot from Lake Arenal and a 3-minute drive from Arenal Eco Zoo
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. This vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services.

Property manager

Explore El Castillo

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding 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: 1936 sq ft (180 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • Pets are welcome

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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Wide Luxury Home with Pool & Jacuzzi access & Amazing Volcano and Lake views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M., Ocean Isle Beach NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Mosca Family Costa Rica Trip
I took my family of 13 including 4 grandchildren to Costa Rica for 10 days. We stayed at the Pie in The Sky Villas for the first 5 nights and were not disappointed. The house and grounds were amazing and the views even better. We were fortunate to meet the owner, Ronald Peterson, after a few minutes he became one of my family. You could not ask for a better host. The location is perfect for any activities you want around the Arenal Volcano. 5 bedrooms & 5 baths, more than enough room for all. Th swimming pool was like something in a movie especially with the views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem of a house with the best views
My family of 5 loved this home in the jungle. The kitchen was well stocked, the pool and hot tub were perfect, the beds were comfortable and each bedroom has it’s own air conditioning unit. The driveway is steep but manageable even during rainy season. The grounds are gorgeous and the lake/volcano/rainforest views are to die for. The treehouse is super cute, too. Coffee on the porch outside the bedrooms was the best! There is a little market for some provisions and snacks. There are plenty of restaurants in the area as well. We highly recommend La Ventanita. We also went white water rafting and zip lining during our stay in the mountains. Will definitely stay here when in Costa Rica!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing resort
Our party of 8 adults enjoyed our stay so much we didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nira S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views and fun for kids with room for a large group
Overall we loved staying here. There was just enough room for our group of 10 (7 adults and 3 kids aged 4-17). The views of the lake and the volcano are absolutely breathtaking, and the house is situated on a beautiful property surrounded by jungle, so we saw lots of birds right off the porch. The pool and hot tub were amazing, and entertained the kids for hours, all with a spectacular backdrop. The house and grounds were in good shape, clean, and well cared for. A couple things in the house needed to be fixed when we got there, but the property manager was immediately responsive and sent someone up to repair them right away. Communication was excellent. The property itself is up a very long and steep driveway, so it's really not possible to walk anywhere from the house and I don't know what would have happened if two cars were on the driveway going opposite directions, but we didn't run into that problem. The only other issue we had was having to check in at the welcome center prior to getting to the house might have been an issue had we arrived after the office closed. We had some difficulty coordinating the different parts of our group so that we could get the gate openers to everyone, but worked out. This was not an issue with the property, but be aware that the grocery stores in El Castillo have very limited supplies of fresh vegetables and fruit, so make sure to shop in La Fortuna before heading to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This property has the best Arenal volcano and lake views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C H., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
Property is better than in the pictures. Pool and jacuzzi were immaculately clean. Great views and well appointed kitchen. The supplied coffee was delicious. Monkeys and birds were entertaining. Location close to activities and provided a needed quiet from the fast paced adventure activities. Nearby restaurants were all 10/10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pie in the Sky
Property was exactly as described. Breathtaking view of volcano and lake. The house was beautiful and comfortably accommodated 5 couples. We had a great stay!! I hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O., Weaverville, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Absolutely gorgeous property with unbelievable views. The house itself was nice and comfortably slept 8 adults. Living room furniture is very uncomfortable but luckily we didn't spend much time sitting there. Kitchen was semi-well stocked but there are not any reasonable grocery stores nearby to be able to cookanything. Lots of ants got in the kitchen so couldn't leave anything out. We did hire a private chef the first night which was quite lavish and very expensive at around $120 per person. There are a number of restaurants within a 15 minute drive. It's about a 30 minute drive to Fortuna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in that area.
We stayed for 3 nights and did the volcano hike, hanging bridges and coffee and chocolate tour. 6 adults and was plenty of room. Ate at both Howlers and Fusion which were both good and very close to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!
The property grounds were amazingly beautiful well kept and views were well worth the stay. Erica and Agustin were available for questions and they responded quickly. The draw back was for how huge the place is the living room was so small and couches were outdated and not comfortable. Not enough room for all eight of us to sit and relax together. And it had no AC so it would get stuffy even with the bedroom doors open to allow cooling. Although cleaning services were provided our rooms were still not really cleaned but they did provide clean towels. The grilling area, pool and hot tub were a great bonus. Location was good restaurants and grocery store around. In end it was a 4 1/2 stars but rating doesn’t do 1/2s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View
Our stay at pie in the sky was absolutely wonderful. The view from the property was amazing and made our family feel at home in Costa Rica. The house was well maintained and had ample space for our family to spread out. The separate bedroom was a nice space as well although the stairs down to the bathroom were tricky at night. The kitchen and dining table were exactly what our party needed, especially for the holidays and our large group. Our party enjoyed using both the pool and hot tub as well as the grill area. The location is a bit far from La Fortuna area but that is what our group wanted. There were plenty of places to eat around the house. The road up to the house was a bit steep but expected given the view you get and the road was well paved. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would absolutely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
We traveled to this property before Christmas. It was beautiful! Such an amazing property that truly was a unique vacation rental. The property was very private. We saw a toucan on the property as well as many other birds. The view of the volcano was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
My family and I spent 4 nights on this beautiful property. The kids loved the hot tub and pool. The adults loves the views. There landscaping was beautiful and the view of the lake was amazing. The location is about it 30 minutes to La Fortuna but very close to quite of few things to do like zip lining and hiking. The drive to La Fortuna is a bit windy and the road had a few pot holes in it when we were there. We ate pizza at Howler’s the first night and it was really good. If you plan to cook while you are there you might want to buy groceries in La Fortuna. The small stores down the road from the house had a few things but not a lot of variety. Very nice people though. There were some ants that liked to visit at night by the property manager provided us with Raid after the first night. If we sprayed around the door before sunset it seemed to help. If you are looking for beautiful, peaceful views this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soulfull stay!
We, 3 family's had an amazing time at this house. A spectacular view and a lot of great memories to bring home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M., Austin, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Part of 50th wedding anniversary and vacation
Accommodations were very nice for all. Great pool area and outside under-roof dining area. We had a catered meal one of the two nights. Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Swathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with unreal views
We were a group of 12, including 6 adults and 6 children aged 3-5. We loved our stay at Pie in the Sky! The kids had a great time exploring the property, where they saw hummingbirds, lizards, cows, and all types of interesting birds and bugs. The shared pool and hot tub were lovely and had incredible views. The house had plenty of room for our three families, although be aware that the 5th bedroom is not connected to the rest of the house (it's right outside but has a separate entrance and you have to walk outside to get to the room), so we couldn't actually use it given the age of our young kids. Howlers down the hill was a short and easy walk, and there's a nicer restaurant about a 10-15 minute walk down the road- all manageable for all the kids, even the littlest ones. Even our tour guides who came to pick us up took photo ops all over the property - it was that special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Group of 13. We rented all 3 homes. Fantastic views in all of el Castillo. Would definitely stay here again! Two places to eat in walking distance.. Agustus the property manager was fantastic, prompt, and super helpful. We had a chef one night (Fermin) - glad we had them come after a long day of hiking. Kids loved the pool and the hot tub. The grounds were INSANE. So much to do in this area - you won’t be disappointed Booking Pie in the Sky
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison H., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS
This is an amazing property. Tons of space, perched up on a hill with incredible views of the lake and Arenal!! Great seating on the porches to take it all in. Bird watching was incredible. Augustin is super helpful and can book tours for you. I highly recommend getting a chef to come in and cook for you - great food and so fun to just hang out at the house and not worry about driving. Several restaurants very close by for those that want to eat out. This property is quiet and secluded - complete 180 from the hustle and bustle of Fortuna. There is another house on the property that you can probably rent as well if your party is really large. I wasn't aware that there was another house but we never saw the people that were renting it. You do share the pool but sadly we never had time to swim. BONUS - king size beds (although the mattresses are very firm, that was the only thing I did not like about the house. Maybe a foam mattress topper would be a nice addition....). We were 2 families staying at this house, 4 adults and 4 kids and we didn't even use a bedroom. Lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pie in the sky
The property was beautiful and very well kept. The view of the volcano and lake was out of this world. Would stay again. Our chef made wonderful meals for our family of 13 each night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous estate near Lake Arenal
A wonderful property near El Castillo. Checkin was great. Agustin is the property manager. He took care of little issues with the property AND gave us great advice for activities. The raised gazebo with a fantastic view of the lake was special. The only issue for us is that it's 30 minutes from La Fortuna - where most of the activities in the area are based.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We had two families and this was the perfect location for our stay near Arenal. The house has a beautiful view of the volcano with an amazing breeze on the porch. You are a 30 mins drive from all the craziness in La Fortuna but have several good restaurants 5-10 mins away in El Castillo. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Shannon W., Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Arenal Views
What a unique and fun property! Our family of 12 had a fantastic time at El Fosforo. Home was spacious, liked that each bedroom had their own bath. Patio views are amazing, the Bird's Nest was a huge plus for my bird nerd brother-in-law, kids loved the pool and Jacuzzi was a favorite of the adults. 15-30 min distance to various activities and our concierge, Agustin was super helpful with scheduling actives and dinner reservations. Perfect for nature lovers and adventures both!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big house with great pool and great view!
We loved our stay here! They went above and beyond to get us checked in after a flight delay. The view is spectacular! The pool and hot tub are perfect! We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sagar B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories Memories Memories
Spectacular property, Amazing Views, On-point customer service, fully stocked and equipped and overall just a good vibe. Gives you the real meaning of Costa Rica and staying in rainforest with views for days!! Special thanks to Ericka for going above and beyond and helping us with our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tico family birthday week
The property is beautiful and the views are amazing. We saw a lot of wildlife and beautiful birds. The house was a short drive from many activities and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022