Costa Rica

Lake Arenal, Villa Encantada,

4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps a maximum of 10
12-20 Credits

Luxury Villa in an Exquisite Tropical
Paradise Setting

Villa Encantada, just completed in 1996 has many of the amenities that
one would expect with a luxury home - Unique custom architectural design.
Size of home: 2500 sq. ft. · Decks, patios and balconies: 2000 sq. ft.
Tri-level - House situated on a 40 acre parcel - nearest neighbor
half mile away, giving total privacy
- Natural spring fed pond for swimming and waterfalls to relax by
- Hammocks and outdoor grill
- Magnificent views from every room in the house
- Convenient to the village of Nuevo Arenal (5 km.)
- Sleeps 8 to 10
- 3 BR & master loft
- 3 Bathrooms w/ hot water
- Vaulted ceilings w/ (2) two story floor to ceiling glass walls
- Imported Italian tile and exotic hardwood throughout
- Hand carved doors
- Spacious spiral staircase and many curved walls
- 2 Fireplaces (one in living room & one in master bedroom)
- Telephone & FAX
- Television, VCR, stereo system w/ cassette & CD player
- Fully furnished (all furnishing new and comfortable)
- Full kitchen w/ microwave, appliances & wet bar
- Ceiling fans (AC not needed in this temperate climate)
- Licensed massage therapist available for guests (at extra cost)
- Washer & Dryer included
- Maid service provided every third day
- Linens and towels provided
- Garage and ample parking for 6-8 vehicles
· The list of amenities could go on and on and on -- but suffice
it to say that you will not be disappointed!
Villa Encantada's main level has vaulted ceilings (28 ft. high) and two
stories of floor to ceiling glass give a feeling of total immersion in
the lush tropical surroundings and manicured gardens with a majestic
view of Lake Arenal (just a short walk away) to the front of the
home and the rain forest with its natural ponds, ornamental plants and
waterfalls at your back door. The sunken living room has a pueblo style fireplace
and is a focal point of the house. It's a perfect place to relax or entertain.
The full kitchen has everything you'll need for your stay, including the wet
bar for a cool one. The dining room is ideally located and glassed in from
floor to ceiling to overlook the pond, waterfalls and lush landscape
of the property. The master bedroom is very spacious (550 sq.ft.)
and features a queen size bed, pueblo style fireplace, walk-in closet;
full bath, imported Italian tile floors and hand carved private entry doors.
The full picture window gives a postcard perfect view of Lake Arenal
just a short walk through the farm. Once down on the lake you can try
your luck fishing for "guapote" (rainbow bass) or talapia. On your way
back to the villa help yourself to some fresh fruit right off the
tree- papaya, mango, oranges, tangerines grapefruit or macadamia
to go with your fish dinner.
If you like, take the jungle route down to the lake. It meanders through
the rain forest on a manicured trail overlooking the stream and waterfalls
beneath a canopy of trees teeming with life. You're likely to see howler
and white-faced monkeys almost close enough to touch. Toucans, parrots
and many other colorful feathered friends will be there too, so don't forget
your binoculars.
The master loft is approx. 500 sq.ft and will give you the feeling of
being in Noah's Ark.The hardwood cathedral ceiling, curved walls and
surrounding glass are truly an impressive architectural marvel. The loft
serves as an additional bedroom when needed.
The views from here are breathtaking and unforgettable. Walk out onto
the wraparound veranda to catch the sunset and you will have a new
perspective of this paradise right at your fingertips. The two additional
double guest bedrooms are very comfortable, large and have excellent
views of the rain forest, pond and waterfalls. These rooms are furnished
with wood from the guanacaste tree, hand carved doors, and tiled floors,
which add warmth that you will seldom find elsewhere. Each has their own
private entry access to the garden area.

Villa Encantada is so comfortable and visually rewarding that you may find yourself not wanting to leave.
However, we do understand that you are on holiday, and that you may want to experience some of the other treasures that Costa Rica has to offer.
In the immediate area here are some of your options:
· Visit Arenal Volcano and the Tabacon Hot Springs mineral baths. (This adventure rates as one of the MOST POPULAR excursions of every visitor to Costa Rica.) This is a MUST DO!
· Visit the Rio Fortuna Waterfalls at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Hike through the jungle to discover
pristine swimming pools fed by a spectacular waterfall of over 300 ft.
· Canopy Tour at Lake Coter where suspension ropes hoist you above the treetops for a close up view of the rainforest canopy.
· Arenal Botanical Gardens features a fine collection of flora and fauna in a beautifully landscaped orchid garden.
· Venado Caverns for an exciting adventure viewing stalagmites, stalactites and cave exploring.
· Jungle treks through the rain forest is an eco-adventure that most people will never have the chance to experience. Miles & miles of manicured trails are at your beckon call.
· Bird watching, this temperate zone climate offers as many as 300 different species of birds from keel billed toucans, tanagers, parrots, hummingbirds to red legged honeycreepers.
· Windsurfing (Lake Arenal is world renowned, attracting serious windsurfers from every corner of the globe).
Rental equipment is available.
· Horseback riding tour through the rain forest and up to Lake Cote, an extinct volcanic crater, where on a clear day you can see all the way to Nicaragua.
· Tour Lake Arenal by catamaran sailboat or party barge. Fishing excursions are also available.
Fish for rainbow bass and tilapia with a guide that usually knows where the fish are.
· Lake Arenal water-skiing tours are available, as are boat rentals.
· Mountain biking on some of the best trails in Costa Rica through protected wilderness. Bike rentals available.
· Tour the Lake Arenal villages to experience Costa Rica's friendly people.
· Personalized Spanish language study program. (Instructor comes right to Villa Encantada
for Spanish lessons at extra cost).
· USA certified masseuse available on request (reasonable rates).

DAY EXCURSIONS
Because Lake Arenal and Villa Encantada are centrally located in the Guanacaste province, there is a multitude of
activities that are but a few hours away by car. Birders and naturalists are particularly interested in many of the
following sites or National Parks. A personal guide is available for a reasonable fee.
· Corobici River and waterfalls guided float trip - an excellent day trip in a lowland habitat where you'll see an
abundance of birds, crocodiles and animal wildlife.
· Palo Verde National Park and the Rio Tempisque lowland area - where a great many coastal birds reside.
You will see 15 separate habitats with over 150 species of trees and 55 water plant species in this gigantic lagoon,as well the 279 species of birds that have been sighted here.
· Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve with over 450 bird species sighted - a world famous destination
where you may see the resplendent quetzal. You will want to get an early start as there is a host of activities.
· Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve includes a lake and marshlands of over 800 hectares and 5 separate habitats.
This lake virtually dries up in the dry season (February to May). The river can be navigated and there
is an abundance of waterfowl to see.
· Santa Rosa & Guanacaste National Park on the northwest Pacific Coast is a tropical dry forest and home to
260 bird species as well as cougars, jaguars, crocodiles and anteaters.
· Rincon de la Vieja National Park ( volcano and cloud forest with many hot springs and waterfalls).
This reserve is home to many of the high elevation birds that are seen at Monteverde.
This park is known as "Costa Rica's Yellowstone".
· Barra Honda National Park features caverns of limestone descending to a depth of 240 meters and have
a profusion of stalagmites, stalactites, pillars and other underground formations. Not much wildlife, but very worthwhile park.
· Beaches, Beaches. and more Beaches - the pacific coastline is less than 90 minutes away.
Our favorites include Coco Beach, Playa Panama, Playa Hermosa, Playa's Ocotal, Flamingo and Tamarind.
· Beach activities include scuba diving, sport fishing, golf, swimming, surfing,
horseback riding and shopping to name a few.

Restrictions: No smoking inside the Villa

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