NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views. | House in El Castillo

9.8 (10 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  2 Guests
El Fosforo House | NEW. Papaya Bungalow. Hilltop Bungalow with Spectacular Lake & Volcano Views.

1 Bedroom House in El Fosforo, El Castillo

Nestled on a hilltop, with spectacular views of 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 BRAND NEW, opening for guests in May 2023, and 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.
- 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, 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.

This 1 Bedroom House provides accommodation with Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in El Fosforo. Enjoy your stay in El Fosforo at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Guest Services
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On the lake
Guest Services
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • 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)
Spa
  • Massages

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Roxanne R.
Jul 27, 2025 02:53:28 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Absolutely beautiful views. Super clean and comfortable. Driveway a little tricky, but after you do it once it's easier.
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