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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Breakfast available

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El Castillo, Alajuela Province
  • Place, Butterfly Conservatory
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Arenal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Peñas Blancas

With a stay at this vacation home in Peñas Blancas (El Millon), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Arenal and Butterfly Conservatory. .This vacation home is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Butterfly Conservatory - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lake Arenal - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 53 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 54 min drive - 15.3 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shangri-La Gardens - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palma - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Mesa de Mamá - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ave Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬38 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hummingbird House - Amazing Arenal Volcano and Lake Views

This house boasts the best views of Volcano Arenal and Arenal Lake. The open floor plan, spacious outdoor patio, and rooftop terrace provide beautiful indoor and outdoor living space in this lush rainforest mountain village, close to all the best attractions. This house has two separate and private suites that each have a kitchen and full bath and are connected by an outside staircase.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and rafting nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Amazing Volcano Lake Views
Bed Breakfast with Volcano Lake Views
Bed Breakfast Volcano Lake Views Upper Suite
Spectacular Arenal Volcano and Lake Views Peñas Blancas
Spectacular Arenal Volcano and Lake Views Private vacation home

Hummingbird House - Amazing Arenal Volcano and Lake Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S., Kalamazoo Michigan.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what I was looking for. Amazing view of Arenal. Photos show the actual condo accurately. Extra thanks to Ericka for keeping an eye on us & helping us out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARLENY P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay at Hummingbird House – El CastilloWe absolutely loved this place—it was comfortable, peaceful, and had some of the most beautiful views of our entire trip. The home itself is well laid out and made it easy for everyone to relax and enjoy the space.We did arrive late (Tue, Mar 31 – Thu, Apr 2), and I want to specifically mention how helpful the local contact, Ericka, was. She waited for us and even flagged us down so we could find the property, which we truly appreciated after a long day of travel.One thing to be aware of is that getting there can be a bit challenging, especially at night. The host did send a pin, but we frequently lost phone signal in that area, which made navigation difficult. Having more detailed written directions ahead of time would have been very helpful.Other than that, everything was wonderful. The location is quiet, scenic, and feels like a true Costa Rica experience.We would definitely stay here again.
The upstairs bedroom view of the sleeping area
The upstairs bedroom view of the kitchen
The upstairs bedroom view of the sitting area
view of the home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
View was amazing. Rooms clean. Host was friendly and helpful. Only had one small issue with thr refrigerator and the host fixed immediately. The only other issue was the stove ignition didnt work but simple to use a lighter. The location of the property is great, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with beautiful views over Lake and Volcano Arenal!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was grate , love the house & village !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. The stacked units worked well for our three generation family. The units had everything we needed. Ericka was really helpful and greeted us with the keys on our arrival in the evening. The location was perfect for going to activities in La Fortuna.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, fabulous views (weather permitting), and great communication with host. I would recommend this lovely home to anyone wishing to enjoy Arenal (lake and volcano) a bit away from the tourist resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo itself is really neat. The community that it’s located in is Pura Vida. The surrounding region is just beautiful. Ericka is super helpful, wonderful! Lilander being a one minute walk away with his horses and Land is icing on the cake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Mountain View’s. Cute quaint home. Downside if you are a light sleeper is the Nextdoor rooster starts at 5 am and goes on until 7am so didn't get much sleep. Must have a 4 x 4 vehicle as the road is steep with parts unpaved and narrow. Local host very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusty R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Mountain Getaway

We really enjoyed the quiet village and the house's amazing views of the volcano and lake! We saw beautiful birds everywhere. Loved the swings and the 3rd floor lookout! So peaceful. The only drawbacks were, one night the neighborhood dogs barked for an hour and we had a little trouble finding the house but Erika went out of her way to talk us through it and had her daughter meet us! Also, the first and second floor are only connected by outdoor steps. It was great for us because our teens stayed downstairs and loved it. (But with younger kids this may be an issue) We met Lilander at a stable close by and had an amazing horseback ride to a waterfall! Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lyman F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain retreat

Overall stay was great and mostly as described. The views were beautiful, and location is in safe neighborhood. The house is well kept and clean. There is a great restaurant in town with WiFi and good food/drinks. Downsides were no working outside lightbulbs (5/6 out first day), no wifi (didn't work), no hammock (was pictured) and not enough water pressure to get a good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rawley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, cozy place in a quiet little town. Close distance to a few restaurants and bars. The only complaints were not knowing that the two rooms were separated from one another (could not enter one room from the other without going outside). But besides that, very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean house with everything you need for your stay in the cozy el Castillo neighborhood. Lots of birds and other wildlife. The local host Ericka is very friendly and helpful. We felt completely safe and the area is convenient to la Fortuna (about 20-30 minutes). The only downside (which the hosts can't control) is the rooster next door that starts crowing around 5am and doesn't stop for about 2 hours. I'm a light sleeper so it woke me up, but my husband and kids didn't notice it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erika J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful neighborhood home close to many activities

Pros: the gorgeous views of the volcano and all the animals, the friendly neighbors, the overall space for our family (kids were downstairs, adults were upstairs), location to all the activities we planned to doCons: difficult to find (especially in the dark, after a long day of travel, and terrible cell service), upstairs had a little bit of an ant problem which the local host helped us with
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Fortuna Vacation

Family of 5 with 3 college age kids. This property was just as advertised. It is clean and simple but nice. Property has 2studio apartments and a rooftop terrace. No hammocks as in pics. The 3 kids took the downstairs floor with two beds and my husband and I took the second floor. No air conditioning but not needed with the ceiling fans and screened windows opened. Incredible views of the volcano and lake. The porches are great. No tv so we brought a couple of games and played theses in the evening. Not hard to get to but we arrived after dark and the roads were not the best to get there. There is a small market and a soda within walking distance. Very relaxing and beautiful stay. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great property with good views of Arenal volcano and lake. Loads of wildlife around including toucans.Much quieter than La Fortuna
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible views off the beaten path

We had a wonderful stay at Melanie’s home! The local host, Ericka, was super accommodating, even meeting us out on the road when we got turned around arriving the first night. The space was perfect for our group of 5 that included two teens. We absolutely loved sitting out on the porch or up on the roof just listening to the wildlife around us each morning as the sun came up and the wispy clouds moved around Arenal. The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. Located almost equally between La Fortuna and Arenal we appreciated the easy access to all of the activities we had planned. We also appreciated the quiet of this little area as compared to the busier La Fortuna area. We highly recommend the restaurant just down the road - Terrazas del Arenal (it has the alien out front and you have to pass it coming to the house). We loved it so much we ate there multiple times! The staff are super friendly, the food was delicious, the sunset views are outstanding, and the resident pups are the sweetest! Even better - it’s just a short walk from the house. If you’re looking to visit the La Fortuna/Arenal area don’t pass up this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anant S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house right outside La Fortuna!

This was the perfect house for our stay in La Fortuna. It was only about a 25 min drive from the city and there were closer attractions as well. The house was the perfect size for our family of 4, although we spent most of our time on the balcony soaking up the amazing views. The property manager, Erika, was so helpful through out our entire stay. She helped us make reservations for activities we were interested in. There is the most amazing farm to table restaurant that is walking distance from the house that my family absolutely loved called Essence Arenal. This was a recommendation from Erika and we went several times over our 4 day stay. The restaurant happened to be completely vegetarian which worked out perfectly since my family is vegetarian! I can’t recommend this house enough !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeshwar P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay near to many attractions near Arenal

Very spacious and comfortable living space and most importantly very close to many area attractions like Sky adventures, El Chiyon hot water springs, Lava rock trails, Bird watching trails
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rica 2025

Ericka was the best! She was an excellent host. The place was perfect. We arrived later than expected and she called a local restaurant to fix us four plates and we arrived there at 9pm and ate a delicious meal! Thanks, Ericka!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Humble Castillo

Perfect home to experience life in north central Costa Rica. The house is comfortable with the basic necessities for an enjoyable stay. Great location with excellent views of Arenal volcano, lake, and surrounding community. Guava tree next to home attracted a multitude of colorful birds. Rooftop view was amazing. Great place to reconnect to our amazing world. The owner and host were both very welcoming and helpful with our stay. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location with the Locals

We loved the house. It is perfect for two friends. An upstairs and and a downstairs apartment. Both cozy and the basics. We loved climbing the spiral staircase to get to the third floor. There is a porch swing with gorgeous views of the lake and the volcano. Easily walk to several local places to eat and mini-market. Loved it here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in El Castillo

We absolutely LOVED this spot. Gorgeous views, amazing neighborhood and so many birds. Very friendly community and we wished we could stay longer. Can not recommend this house enough. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025