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A spacious country villa with private swimming pool for families, friends and couples.

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
TV, books, offices
Balcony
Property grounds
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Aguas Zarcas, Alajuela
  • Popular LocationCamara de Ganaderos de San Carlos20 min drive
  • Popular LocationArenal Volcano National Park57 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoás Volcano National Park81 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 7
1615 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 twin/single bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

About this property

Entire place

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

A spacious country villa with private swimming pool for families, friends and couples.

Rancho Cantarrana is a 2-hectare farm, located in a rural area surrounded by meadows and pineapple fields.

There are two houses: a house where the gardener lives and next to the villa, in the middle of a garden full of tropical plants and flowers, where you will be accompanied by a large variety of birds.

The house has a covered veranda on all sides and at the rear a pergola that gives access to the swimming pool with waterfall and slide.

The property is entirely ground floor, with a fully equipped open kitchen.

The caretaker Kattie lives on walking distance of the house and is always available for travel tips and solving practical problems.

The zone is flat, but has a view of the central high mountains of Costa Rica and even a bit of the Arenal Volcano.

The house is 300 meters from the village of Santa Fe, where there are some small grocers, and 20 minutes by car from the town of Aguas Zarcas where there are supermarkets, banks, ATMs and pharmacies.

The San Carlos region is Costa Rica's most important agricultural and livestock farming area: dairy cattle, sugar cane, pineapple, root crops. The proximity of the volcanic high mountains means that an abundance of nature can be enjoyed: hot water baths, rivers, waterfalls, wetlands and tropical vegetation.
San Carlos is a mix of authentic Costa Rican culture, agriculture and nature.

Property manager

Erik Schinkel

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
2 total pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Aguas Zarcas

Located in Aguas Zarcas, this villa is in a rural area. Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos and Canopy San Lorenzo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 20 min drive
  • Quesada City Park - 35 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano National Park - 57 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 62 min drive
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 81 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante La Tilapiera Valle Arenal - 20 min drive
  • Machalá - 15 min drive
  • Soda El Parque - 17 min drive
  • Rancho Toños - 14 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante Tilapal - 24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A spacious country villa with private swimming pool for families, friends and couples. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A spacious country villa with private swimming pool for families, friends and couples. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

Where is A spacious country villa with private swimming pool for families, friends and couples. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Aquas Zarcas Square, Aguas Zarcas Church, and Juan Castro Blanco National Park. Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve and Quesada City Park are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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10/10

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and care taker are great to work with. The pool area was nice and the area surrounding the house was nice. The only thing that was mildly annoying was that only about half of the windows opened and had screens so if you opened them you would get large moths or other bugs in the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022