Stunning views of Lake Arenal and Volcano in Secure, Gated Vacation Community Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Stunning views of Lake Arenal and Volcano in Secure, Gated Vacation Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Stunning views of Lake Arenal and Volcano in Secure, Gated Vacation Community located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Arenal and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Tronadora Arena. Monteverde Frog Pond and Cerro Tovar are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

17 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful, comfortable, clean property that accommodated my family of 5 well. Gorgeous views of Lake Arenal and the Arenal volcano. This is a great spot if you are a birder! I'm not able to provide a 5-star rating because we chose the listing based on the availability of a pool (we have young children and a pool provides excellent entertainment on slow days). The listing contains 5 separate mentions of "pool" or "community pool." When we arrived our host, Bev, informed us that the pool was under construction and unavailable. I encourage Bev to update her listing to accurately reflect the property's amenities.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

19 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful home and location, great views

This house was really a gem, well equipped and surrounded by nature. Just be SURE to rent a 4WD vehicle, as there are many steep and winding dirt roads to access the property with huge potholes and ruts. We knew about this area but if you have never been there be prepared for an off-road experience. Lots of birds and beauty make the effort worthwhile. Friendly and helpful caretakers. We had a lovely time:)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl G.

11 Jul 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

This house was located in a beautiful area with a beautiful view of lake Arenal and volcano. We thought the house was located closer to activities but once we arrived we realized due to road conditions and road construction we had to drive 1:30 plus mins to get to Arenal excursions. There wasn’t much around where the house was and the road to get to the home was awful. I was disappointed in the cleanliness of the home. The fronts of the kitchen cabinets were stained and dirty. The whole kitchen needed a good deep clean. The toilets were also dirty. The showers had spiders and cob webs in them. It was clear the house had sat empty for a while. The house also needed to be stocked better. It was bare bones. Even though we loved the views we would not stay here again on future visits. If I feel like I need to clean a rental before I can comfortably stay in it, I won’t come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess H.

4 Mar 2025

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

Stunning!

What an amazing property and community. Beyond relaxing, breathtaking views, and Bev (seems to be the Mayor of the Vistas ) is just fantastic. We didn’t get in until very late, beyond our projected time, and she still ensured our check-in was smooth and seamless. She can provide great recommendations too, if anything is needed. Such a wonderful find!! Thank you Bev and the community that seems like family.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

16 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Location

Nice club house area

Very bad road. Is far away from attractions. House was ausome beautiful views of lake and landscape

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

21 Jan 2025

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

Beautifully remote

Vistas Del Lago is a great community with an amazing view of Lake Arenal and the mountain. The house was as presented on line, nice accommodation for 6, though there were only 4 of us. Our only issues resulted from late season rain and storms -- unreliable internet and washed out roads/landslides.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vidya K.

9 Sept 2019

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

Great hosts and great stay

Can come back anytime

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Pam N., Boston

8 Mar 2024

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

Lovely home

The property is beautiful - the gardens are outstanding! Bev was wonderful and lovely to deal with! We wish we had one more day there - so relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

21 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful property with spectacular views. Host was great with communication and got us anything we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey R.

7 Jun 2021

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

Best views

We had such a relaxing stay. Can not wait to return. The views of the lake and volcano are breathtaking and the sounds of wildlife are so peaceful while drinking coffee on the balcony.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

16 Nov 2020

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

Beautiful home in Tronadora

Stayed for 2 nights. Nice house. Good location. Great views of Lake Arenal. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

pam w.

20 Feb 2023

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

Beautiful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous place! The home was spacious and welcoming, the neighborhood is friendly, safe, and fun. Taking in the the colorful and constantly changing view was just fantastic. We will be back to Vistas!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhea C.

7 Mar 2020

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

Beautiful home very welcoming hosts

Gorgeous lake views! Beautiful property! Great stay here! Beautiful home well equipped. Enjoyed hiking in area and very much appreciated help with booking excursions. Wonderful breakfasts here and particularly enjoyed the recommended Gingerbread Restaurant. It was a fantastic dining experience! Thank you Bev and Brad!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Everything at this property was wonderful. I traveled here with my husband and two little kids and we had three bedrooms to spread out and sleep well, and the house had everything we needed-- towels, extra bedding, and everything in the kitchen to cook our own food if we didn't feel like venturing out. The property is lovely, the views are breathtaking, and Bev and her staff are incredibly kind and helpful. This part of Costa Rica has very tricky dirt roads, so that's my only complaint, but it's not the fault of the property! Just be sure to do your shopping or go out to eat BEFORE you venture up the hill to the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris N.

28 Dec 2023

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

Beautiful panoramic views

The house at Vistas del Lago is beautiful. It is roomy, spacious and very well equipped to hold the six of us. The views out the balcony were stunning with birds and flowers all around. One must have a good SUV vehicle to get in and out of the community and to be able to explore the lake, the Cloud Forest and everything else around. Potholes abound so be sure to give yourselves time to get places. This is a very special place - well worth the stay. Thank you Brad and Bev, your hospitality and kindness were appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mark S.

23 Dec 2023

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

Great views of lake and volcano

Great views, beautiful house ! This is a gated expat community. If you want the feel of authentic Costa Rica, maybe this isn't for you. It's a bit far away from most tourist activities, it is in close proximity of Tronadora by rough gravel road. The house and property was very nice with a friendly little community. There was a couple issues with our house. The toilet paper wasn't stocked, and the alarm had a code in it so it kept beeping through the night and we had to keep getting up to clear it. This seemed to resolve itself on its own in a couple days. The host was great and very helpfull when we needed anything. Overall a nice place to stay, but we might choose a different area next time.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter A., Canada

14 Jan 2023

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

Million Dollar View…and Community

Our family has rented many homes over the years and this was the best. It all starts with the developers Brad and Bev who had a vision of privacy, security, and nature. They could have built 4 times the number of homes in the community but decided that everyone should have their own space. You are not alone though. The community also has a shared centre where you can swim, workout and have a meal with other members of the community. The land Brad and Bev selected to build on is absolutely stunning. We woke up in the morning to one of the best views we have ever seen. A lush garden, lake and volcano are right outside the house. The view is also filled with a wide range of birds. I can’t tell you how many times we just looked out with a pair of binoculars to see what the sky would bring. Monkeys and toucans have made Vistas Del Lago their home as well. The house has everything you need for a family. It has 3 good-sized bedrooms with very comfortable beds. The kitchen has what you need if you decide you want to stay in and enjoy the views. The shower was even better than expected. Having our own washer and dryer is a huge plus. A fresh coat of paint would make a world of difference. There is a true community vibe. Residents and guests are all very nice and made us feel welcome. One of the community members offered to bring us to pickleball. When I said I didn’t have shoes or a racquet he followed up by saying it wasn’t a problem and would ask around to some friends for extra equipment. Other people in the community were also very helpful when it came to our questions on restaurants or activities. You are sure to make friends at Vistas Del Lago. Most of the activities are in La Fortuna which is about 1.5 hours away. Just keep that in mind when you are planning your vacation. Winding roads and steep hills are everywhere in the area. You do get used to it after a few days. A 4x4 is highly reccommended. Be sure to get a massage from Carolina. We have only had a few in our lives but she is the best and is surprisingly very affordable. Brad and Bev have built something very special here. I don’t think you will find its equal in Costa Rica. Vistas Del Lago has the unique ability to please both those who are looking for privacy and those who want to be with other people. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to Brad and Bev who made this vacation one we will never forget. We are already planning on when we can return to Vistas Del Lago!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

12 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

11 Feb 2025

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

Feels Like Home – Cozy, Clean, and Beautiful!

This house was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, it felt like visiting a favorite aunt’s home—warm, welcoming, and impeccably clean. The attention to detail was fantastic, with everything stocked—plenty of pots and pans, towels, shampoo, conditioner, soap, games, blankets for the couch, and even a TV with all the streaming apps ready to go.The property itself is stunning, with beautiful grounds and breathtaking views. Everyone we met was incredibly friendly, adding to the overall charm of the stay. Be aware that a small part of the road to get there is a bit bumpy, but it’s well worth it once you arrive. Spectacular!This was easily one of my favorite VRBO stays. The property manager was top-notch—responsive, helpful, and truly A1. I only wish I could’ve stayed longer! Highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a peaceful and well-appointed getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C., Toronto, Canada

19 Feb 2024

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

Vistas properties are beautiful

The road leading to the property is very rough and would recommend a 4 wheel drive vehicle. But the property is well worth the drive. Bev, the manager, was delightful and did everything possible to make sure our stay was enjoyable. The Casa and the grounds were beautiful with amazing views and lots of wildlife. We met some of the residents and other guests at the clubhouse and they were all friendly and very welcoming. We highly recommend the clubhouse breakfasts that are available a few times a week. Super delicious and a great opportunity to chat with others about the Arenal area. We hope to be back again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cami Jo V.

17 Dec 2022

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

Wonderful Lush Location

We had an amazing stay at this location. The views were fantastic and the space was laid out really well. The master had what we called a sitting shower vs regular, but we had guessed as much from the pictures. The breakfast that was available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays was very good and a great way to start the day. We saw so many hummingbirds we lost count and were visited by toucans as well right in the yard! It is conveniently located from the airport and easily accessible; however, if you plan to explore the area towards Monte Verde I would recommend 4-wheel drive or at least a vehicle higher off the ground with good traction (not necessary unless you are going to that area as the house itself is perfectly accessible). Bev was super friendly, helpful, and accessible for any needs we might have. There are a couple of little towns near with excellent little restaurants and a grocery store available. We highly recommend this location!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

9 Dec 2022

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

Peacefull Beautiful Place

Excellent!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

vickie n.

6 Dec 2022

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

Relax

No property issues. Steep driveways with poor rental van tires. Got stuck cause of rental van

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

10 Mar 2022

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

Picturesque Setting

Beautiful sunrises overlooking the lake and volcano. A few rainbows over the lake as well. Everyone of the people we met were friendly. Very comfortable setting.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

18 Jan 2022

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

Family trip

The manager, Bev, greeted with a warm smile and that set the tone for our experience! She was always so helpful and kind. The house is amazing! The pictures don't do it justice. We have rented a lot of homes when traveling, but there are few that really give you that comfortable homey feeling. This one does that. Everything was there that we needed. If we were to come back to this area, we would definitely stay at this house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

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