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Papaya Bungalow #2. Breathtaking Lake & Volcano Views.

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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El Castillo, Alajuela
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Butterfly Conservatory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Peñas Blancas

With a stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Butterfly Conservatory. .This vacation home is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Arenal Volcano and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 4 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Butterfly Conservatory - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures - 20 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 42 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ave Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Jilguero - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Mesa de Mamá - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Papaya Bungalow #2. Breathtaking Lake & Volcano Views.

Nestled on the top off the hill, overlooking the Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano, the Papaya Bungalows offers a unique and unforgettable holiday in one of Costa Rica’s premier travel destinations.
- This beautiful bungalows are ideal for newly weds or couples looking for a romantic getaway. Adults only.
- Its equipped with 1 queen size bed, A/C, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette with a small fridge, microwave and coffee maker.

-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, a 4WD will be better considering the short but steep hill going up to the bungalow. 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.

- 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.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Papaya Bungalow #2. Breathtaking Lake & Volcano Views. Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Loved the balcony

Lovely little property. Clean & well-maintained. Really enjoyed waking-up to this view & the birds each morning. Bring a zoom lens. Very steep drive (4wd) & steps (definitely not for anyone with mobility issues). Augustin was responsive & very helpful with local reservations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bobbi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The construction on site was not very appealing. Renters should be informed about the condition of the driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026