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TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Nuevo Arenal/Tilaran
  • Lake Arenal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Tronadora Arena
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪105 min drive‬

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About the area

Arenal

Located in Arenal, this villa is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Arenal and FlyZone Wakeboard School. .This family-friendly villa is 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Arenal Volcano.

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 12 min walk
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 15 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 37 min drive
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park - 41 min drive
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 58 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Corral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • Gutierrez Family Pizzería
  • ‪Soda La Macha - ‬9 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.

Simply the best, incredible views,pool,delicious food and a friend in the area.

Come stay at the rental home that offers the services of a fine hotel. The entire home, pool house, grounds, trails and amenities are EXCLUSIVELY for the use of your group for the duration of your stay. On site chef services, complete transport arrangements, great breakfast included in the rental rate, all tours can be arranged for you so that you spend your vacation having fun instead of trying to plan your next activity. Let us help you tailor your vacation to exactly what you want. We have been in the Lake Arenal area for 20+ years and can advise you and your special group on the tours that you will really enjoy and steer you clear of the tourist traps. Let us help you make the most of your vacation by offering our years of local experience and contacts. Take full advantage of having 'a friend in the area', right here at 'The Sunset'


Adventure at every turn.: Lake Arenal is the premier adventure spot in Costa Rica for windsurfing, canopy tours, lake fishing, boat tours, jungle hiking trails, quad rentals, kite surfing, horseback riding, kayaking, swimming in an extinct volcanic crater, spelunking and more. Enjoy the many adventures available or simply relax in our indoor glass pool/jacuzzi area with pool table and ping pong and enjoy the tranquility and majesty of your surroundings.

Tourism with a purpose.: In an effort to help the Costa Rican National Park system finance education, outreach and protection. Red Sunset of Guanacaste will devote a full 50% of each commission gained through our sales of adventure tours sold toward this goal. With the added benefit of specialized access to individuals in the tour system that make it all work. Tribal leaders, guides, and park directors.

What you can expect at 'The Sunset': Six beautifully appointed bedrooms featuring Costa Rican art, hand carved beds and doors with bathrooms en suite The entire property is a showcase of Costa Rican art, decorative tile, stone and craft work. Two of the bedrooms feature decorative fireplaces. The downstairs master suite bathroom features a hot tub built for two. Large library/ living room area with wrap-around couch, television, Direct TV, DVD, stereo. Large dining/presentation hall with a variety of available seating arrangements. Our unique indoor pool house features a divers pool, 4.5 feet on the shallow end, 10 ft deep on the deep end. 18x35 feet with attached jacuzzi heated on request. Featuring billiards, ping pong, weights, lounging areas, inversion table, massage table. We live in the rainforest and nobody wants to swim in the rain, with our indoor pool house your group has access to all these amenities rain or shine, many groups hang out till the wee hours of the morning enjoying this incredible space, that is only offered by The Sunset!
All located in the "real rainforest" we aren't in a gated community or off the side of the road. We are easily accessed but just far enough removed that your stay will be in the "real Costa Rica", a 500 hundred acre preserve is to the east of us and several thousand acres of protected rainforest encompassing Tenorio National park is to our North and West. A spot of perfect peace and privacy with access to all the great activities and adventures this country has to offer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. A private bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this villa include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and a library.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Patrick Hughes

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Library

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You may smoke outside of course.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 4700 sq ft (437 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply the best is right!
Our group of 9 had a great trip thanks to Patrick and his team! The property and house are beautiful, a wonderful oasis to relax in the rainforest. The daily fresh cooked breakfast was the perfect start and exceeded our expectations. Miguel, such a great guy and driver helped us get to any adventure we wanted and made sure everything went smooth. Patrick is a great chef and we had the best tres leche cake for dessert. We highly recommend this home and would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
We traveled in a group of 19 to Patrick's home for 4 nights over New Years. Patrick and his home exceeded all of our expectations. First of all, his home is beautiful and build very tastefully. Secondly Patrick was an INCREDIBLE host. New Years is a HUGE holiday for our family. Patrick arranged for a private chef to make us a New Years feast. Also Patrick dressed up as Old Man Frost and gave out presents to all of the kids. Each morning, we were greeted by an incredible breakfast made by Patrick's wife. Each breakfast was different and each time super delicious. We have tons of picky kids in our group and they fell in LOVE with breakfast at Patrick's home. I cannot recommend Patrick and this property enough. Each room had its own bathroom which was incredibly convenient. The home is located in a beautiful property where you will truly feel connected with nature but yet close enough to go to a restaurant. Overall, our experience was amazing. I cannot say enough about Patrick's incredible support, assistance, and responsiveness to all of our needs. For reference our group had 10 adults and 9 kids. There was enough space for all of us to fit comfortably in the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Pool/Hot Tub, Bedrooms for All
The Red Sunset in Guanacaste was a perfect stay. From first choosing this beautiful home to driving up it was wonderful. Patrick met us at the door full of information and support of us enjoying Costa Rica. Being in the mountains was a treat. There was plenty to do at the house to keep us in fun mode, no matter the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had an incredible time at this property! Patrick, his family and the staff were wonderful!!! We hope to someday return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R., Reedsburg, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Patrick and the staff were great. Patrick went above and beyond to book activities and gave great recommendations for places to eat and shop. So helpful. The morning breakfasts were a highlight of our trip. We would recommend this place to anyone traveling to Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Afshin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A must book
It was a very unique and great experience you won't get at other places in terms of location, view, and accommodation. Patrick is a great host and I would definitely recommend this stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbi I., Arlington Heights, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host and beautiful home
My daughter and I, stayed at this home and it was exactly as described. Patrick was very communicative, hospitable and took care of arranging all of our excursions. His wife and housekeeping staff prepared an amazing breakfast each day, and always ensured that we had everything we needed to make our trip perfect. Miguel was our driver for the week and he was phenomenal!! He accompanied us to every excursion to ensure that we were comfortable and was available anytime we needed assistance. He also pointed out several interesting things and animals. I highly recommend this home. Patrick will ensure that your trip is more than you could have initially expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elorie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
See you in the new year!
We were unable to stay due the Liberia airport closure. We were still in Canada. Patrick kept in contact with us during the entire process including 5 redirected/cancelled flights. He offered several suggestions for us and was as always, very helpful. We have stayed before, and will be back! Pura Vida!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coco G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A tropical paradise!
Two couples celebrating our 25-year anniversary! We loved everything about the Red Sunset of GUANACASTE from the house to the grounds to the swimming pool/hot tub, to the elaborate breakfast everyday! The view is fantastic of Lake Arenal, the cloud forest, Volcano Arenal. We had some overcast days, some rain, but enough clear weather to do all the activities we desired. Patrick and his staff were phenomenal hosts, making us feel welcome and pampered the whole time. We had Patrick cook for us twice, a Costa Rican dinner and a French dinner. Both were fantastic and included a delectable dessert. All of Patrick’s recommendations were excellent in terms of the best restaurants, a hanging bridge tour, a zip line package, a river tour, and more. He helped us with reservations even the day of so that we could be flexible depending on the weather conditions. We plan to come back, inviting at least 4 other couples to join us on another amazing adventure here, staying at the Red Sunset of GUANACASTE!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home and Wonderful experience
Our stay at this home was amazing. Patrick, the host, made it so easy. He scheduled a car to pick all 15 of us up from the airport and had a delicious Costa Rican dinner ready. All the food that was made for us was delicious! He gave us suggestions for excursions and booked anything that needed reservations. The house is beautiful with so many unique details. The views of the lake are breathtaking. The house was very clean. The pool and hot tub were great to go in after a long day of traveling. Looking back at the trip we would have spent longer here than the resort we went to afterwards.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury in the rainforest
Patrick was the ultimate host, nothing was too much for him! The house was comfortable and the breakfasts varied and delightful. AC was nice but the mountain breezes cooled things off nicely too. Pool and hot tub were amazing! You will nott be sorry if you book here!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house and grounds were exactly as described. We all enjoyed the house, the area, views from the patio and especially the breakfasts! Sitting on the patio in the mornings with a cup of coffee while enjoying the view and peaceful quiet was sublime.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
The property and Host were exceptional! Patrick was accommodating and his team were so wonderful and enjoyable to be around. I would highly suggest utilizing the driver, Miguel (he is so nice and fun to talk to), definitely take advantage of the included breakfast (ask for the pico), and take advantage of the chef's dinner - all outstanding. We traveled with a group of 10 and the house was more than enough room to accommodate each person. The hot tub was nice to have at the end of an adventurous day, and the back patio was where we played bird bingo every morning! Having Patrick set up our excursions took so much stress out of planning because all we had to do was show up and have fun. Plus, reconciling the tab was a breeze at the end. If you're looking to relax, not think, decompress, and have good food, stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest stay
Great place to stay in the rainforest. Nice house with pool and lots of sleeping space. The breakfasts provided daily are fantastic. Patrick is a great host and concierge. Beautiful views of Lake Arenal. I would definitely recommend a vehicle with 4-wheel drive. Drive to the Fortuna for many of the activities is about an hour. Small town with nice restaurants is about 15 min drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don't Miss Staying at this Amazing Hidden Gem!
Our family of 16, ages 7-81, stayed at this wonderful VRBO for 5 nights! It is an absolutely amazing property from the spaciousness, the beautiful details of the tilework and incredible custom woodwork, the views and the wonderful indoor pool which we all enjoyed in the evenings. When sitting in the foyer looking up the beautiful stairway, we felt like we were in a lovely boutique hotel and expecting to see other people come down the stairs! It is amazing!! The pictures cannot show how beautiful it is. But the most wonderful part is Patrick the owner and his wife Elisa. He lives on the spacious property and the first night they prepared a delicious dinner for us to celebrate a 9 year old birthday complete with an amazing cake! She and another lady also made a delicious full breakfast every morning. Just show up in the dining room at the time you decide and be ready for a wonderful experience. A perfect way to start each day! Having never been to Costa Rica and planning this for 16 people I was very concerned what, when and where to do things! I didn't need to be worried! The first night Patrick discussed all the options. We decided what we wanted to do with his advice and he booked them all for us! We just showed our reservation # at each place. He even made dinner reservations for us when we asked suggestions. He is the best VRBO host I have ever experienced. If you are staying in the Arenal area, check out the Red Sunset! You also will be amazed I am sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Patrick and staff did a wonderful job!
Patrick was an awesome host with many suggestions of activities besides what we had already booked ourselves. The house and pool house were great and fit our family of 12 perfectly. He never let us down. All of his recommendations were right on. We highly recommend you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a wonderful time at this property. Pictures do not do it justice. The breakfast was huge and included a bread (waffles, bagels, or pancakes) eggs, fresh fruits and a smoothie. It was different each day and just as good each day. Patrick booked all our outings and custom tailored it for our family. I hope to return one day! Don't hesitate to book here!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of 4
Stay was good, breakfast was delicious every morning. Home is better suited for a large gathering - was not as geared towards a small, young family which is fine. Certainly intended to be rented with extended family / friends in order to take advantage of all the property has to offer. With our small group it felt a little "Shining"-esque, especially since the Lake Arenal roads were closed during our stay due to landslides. Patrick was a great resource and was able to give us fantastic advice where to go, especially given the road closures we had which are common in the area. When coming or going to/from the airport, be sure to make the 5 minute detour and explore Llanos de Cortez waterfalls. Was certainly a highlight of the area. Roads were a bit Costa Rica normal, so be prepared for some off-roading. Just keep pressing the skinny pedal on the right and you'll get there just fine. Coming from Colorado we felt at home on-trail. Place was great, had fun. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G. R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay for the entire family!
This house and property were HUGE, with great views of the volcano and surrounding area, and had room for everyone in my large group! It was fun and quirky and just right. The breakfast was spectacular each morning. Patrick was the perfect host and helped us with terrific advice on activities and even made reservations for us. This house is definitely a "do-again!"
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia (Trish) H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could dream of in a place to vacation
The Red Sunset is by far the best place we have ever stayed. There wasn’t anything that you could need or want missing, and the artwork in the house is an artist dream world. We saw Toucans and Guans every day. The view is stunning, the pool and everything with it fun, and the entire house is extremely comfortable. We loved every minute we spent there. Oh yes, can’t forget the very best breakfast in the country!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic and fun stay near Lake Arenal
The house is in a beautiful location. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and breakfast was really nice. Patrick recommended some great activities that were perfect for our family and helped set up all the bookings. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience!!
This house is amazing!! We were a group of 14 and had more than enough space. The view from the house is absolutely beautiful, we saw toucans, parrots and hummingbirds from the balcony. Patrick, the host, took care of literally everything for us. Transportation, excursions, recommendations, reservations….all taken care of. They made a delicious breakfast every morning and we had them make dinner for us two of the nights and it was fantastic. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth-Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised!
Five senior women set off on an all-girls adventure and it did not disappoint. Patrick and the "sunset team" were terrific, from the fabulous daily breakfasts to the top notch excursions that were recommended. The only negative thing I would mention is that the house could be challenging for those with disabilities, as you had to step up or down to get from room to room and there was no railing on the stairway up to the second floor. Having said that, we had no issues because we were very careful. All in all, this was a GREAT place to stay for us and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeni K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host!
House was absolutely fantastic! Patrick helped make our day plans, and even made the reservations so we could just show up! We used his driver which was a blessing- all 6 adults admitted no one would have wanted to drive those roads. Breakfast that was included was always delicious, and enough to keep you going until dinner. We had a dinner at gingerbread that was amazing, and Patrick cooked for us one night as well. Make sure to do both!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house with great view and delicious breakfast!
We were a party of 6 adults. This was my 4th time in CR. This is the nicest house that we've stayed at. We used this house as our base for visiting Tenorio NP, Monteverde, and Arenal. It's a bit of a drive to some of the places...but that's half the fun! We were joking that our destination was only 12 miles away but took 1 1/2 hrs to get there! Views of Arenal Lake and the volcano can be seen from the patio. There wasn't a lot of birds or wildlife in the area while we were there but the views made up for it. Breakfast was included in the price. It is delicious! We had 4 different meals every day we were there. I can't pick a favorite because they were all good. Topped off with fresh fruit and smoothies! We also had them prepare a meal on our first evening there. We choose the Italian meal. There was enough leftover for the next night! There is a large indoor pool with a hot tub. The hot tub felt amazing after some of the hikes we took. The pool temp was a bit cold (68ish) for me but others in my party enjoyed it. The property is close to a small town with several restaurants and small market. It's easy to find with the WAZE app. We only had 6 adults in our group. Could easily sleep more. Plenty of room in the house to spread out. Pool house is separate and very big. This is a great property to stay at!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024