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A charming house surrounded by beautiful nature. Cosy, WiFi & fully equipped.

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Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Room options

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About the area

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Nuevo Arenal, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 14 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 47 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 59 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Corral - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gutierrez Family Pizzería - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Bar y restaurante La Pradera - ‬23 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.

A charming house surrounded by beautiful nature. Cosy, WiFi & fully equipped.

Pura Vida is a typical Costa Rican expression with many meanings. In short: pure life! Discover Pura Vida in Nuevo Arenal with its rural Costa Rican charm, in a lovely holiday home, fully equipped, a veranda at the front to relax, a large garden with the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The entire house has WIFI. A pleasant place to relax or as a base to discover Costa Rica. Discover Nuevo Arenal, one of the best kept secrets of Costa Rica. A place with unrivaled natural beauty.
There is plenty to do and do in Nuevo Arenal. Walking, riding, cycling, yoga, spotting among others exotic birds and monkeys. The Arenal lake is a beautiful place for various water sports or just to de-stress and enjoy the scenery or a picnic. The distance from Casa Las 3 Rocas to the Lake Arenal and town is approximately 4.5 km/2.8 miles.
The Arenal Volcano National Park is 35 km from Nuevo Arenal and near the town of La Fortuna with hot springs and geysers.
The best restaurants in Costa Rica are in the immediate vicinity: the Gingerbread Fine Restaurant and the Las Tinajas Restaurant. But also pizzas and Italian dishes at Los Platillos Voladores, delicious German delicacies at the German Bakery Tom’s Pan and at Moya's Place you will find a nice selection of pizzas, wraps and other dishes. The so-called 'sodas' have affordable dishes such as Gallo Pinto (rice with beans), casado (rice, beans combined with meat, chicken or fish), arroz con pollo (rice with chicken). Sodas are lunchrooms in Costa Rican style.
Nearby a town with supermarkets, small shops, banks, a health center and pharmacies.
There are 2 airports: San Jose: 165 km driving distance and Liberia: 100 km driving distance.
Costa Rica has the dry and green season. Average annual temperature: 26 degrees Celsius. The nights can feel fresh.
Come and discover the beautiful Costa Rica in our holiday home: Casa las 3 Rocas. Everything needed for a fantastic and unforgettable stay

Property manager

Petra

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking area outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: After approval by owner.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Responsibility party must be present with children

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Surrounded Beautiful Nature. Cosy Clean Fully Equipped

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming house surrounded by beautiful nature. Cosy, WiFi & fully equipped. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A charming house surrounded by beautiful nature. Cosy, WiFi & fully equipped.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming house surrounded by beautiful nature. Cosy, WiFi & fully equipped.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A charming house surrounded by beautiful nature. Cosy, WiFi & fully equipped. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Arenal and within 6 miles (10 km) of FlyZone Wakeboard School and Tenorio Volcano National Park. Tronadora Arena and Venado Caves are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawneen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice property, old fashioned charm with modern updates: lots of electrical outlets, the best makeup mirror ever. Nice TV and WiFi. The host was very welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARY P., 845 Hazelnut Dr, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We thoroughly enjoyed our peaceful stay in this comfortable house. It had a comfortable bed, good shower, and very adequate kitchen. Rudy and Petra were excellent hosts. The wash machine was the very best so far on our long journey. The house was just a very short distance to shops and restaurants. We would recommend this house to others wanting to stay in this beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa tres las rocas
This is a perfect place to stay extended or a few nights. Loved the yard. The washer is a big plus. And it's a few minutes to town. Rudy and Petra are responsive with any concerns. And they're just nice people. Overall one of the better stays we've had. Thank you so much. We will be back. PS. The king size bed was amazing. Such a treat.
Stayed 24 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small w BR house in quiet area. Hosts met us on arrival and supplied us with beginning groceries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home with lots of privacy
Ruudi and Petra are awesome hosts. The house has everything you'll need for a long stay. We're so happy, that we've stayed there for 2 months.
Stayed 61 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
We stayed for a week and loved everything about the place. Great location, place, and hosts! Recommend!!! Can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and close enough to the lake and a small town.
It’s a cute little house located in a quiet neighborhood. It’s close to the lake and a small town I order to buy grocery. The local farmer’s market is also close. Great place to rent and the host are very nice. We will difiently return. Sal M
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard M., Leesburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Las 3 Rocas
We were in this house about two months and loved it.
Stayed 58 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G., St. Paul, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot
This casita is in a wonderful location of Lake Arenal and surrounding area - just a little under 5 km outside of Nueva Arenal. The accommodations were welcoming and personal, and the communication with Petra and Rudy was excellent. They left fruit, beer and wine as a welcome. We were lucky enough to be there when the fiber-optic was installed, so TV and WiFi became a game changer.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little house
Rudy and Petra were the perfect hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and they were quick to respond to anything I asked of them. Everything needed was in the property, they even stocked the fridge and cupboards with essentials (including wine). I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 175 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great rural casita outside Nuevo Arenal
This nicely furnished, affordable, secure two bedroom casita has everything you will need. Our hosts, Rudy and Petra even left us food, beer and wine! They were very helpful by making recommendations about the area and telling us about some cool places to go ( like nearby Lake Cote, which was visited by a UFO in 1971). We watched monkeys and tropical birds from the front porch and our dogs got to swim at the nearby city park on the lake. Fiber optic Internet is ordered and may be installed in the area by April. That will make this casita a high tech haven. Recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hospitality!
Most memorable for our stay at Casa Las 3 Rocas: - the helpfulness, friendliness and hospitality of our hosts, Petra and Rudy - we felt safe, secure and comfortable - a car is a must-have - the near-by restaurants, especially The Lucky Bug, and Las Tinajas Restaurant (thanks for the dinner treat, P & R!) - missed having a TV, especially on rainy days - a DVD player would have helped. - having to travel into town for WiFi access was a minor inconvenience All in all, well worth the price.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting the rainforest
It is a well equipped, comfortable house. The hosts were helpful and responsive. Good proximity to Arenal and Tenorio volcanoes and jungles. Having a vehicle is helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay in Nuevo arenal
Super friendly owners Awesome comfy house Very clean - and we even had welcome fruit basket, coffee, sugar, and oil For cooking.. Super quiet neighbour hood- great sleep. Definitely will go back Also very reasonable pricing.

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Peaceful and comfortable
We had a wonderful stay at Petra's place. The location was ideal for us since it is just slightly out of town. Even though it is near the road it is very peaceful and the road makes it easy to find. The house was clean and comfortable and we loved seeing the oropendulas (a bird with a lovely song and yellow tail) in the morning. Petra helped us to get WiFi as well. Would absolutely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Dena M.

Comfortable Cottage
We enjoyed our stat at Las 3 Rocas - the property was a good size and comfortable for our 3 day stay. We were able to use the spot as a home base between activities at Tenorio National Park and La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Bob L.

Wow, what an amazing place!
Both cottage and surroundings. Intensely beautiful jungle sounds and everything we needed for household goods were present. It is indeed a cozy and warm cottage with beautiful porcelain floors and elements of wood. We have only been there a few days because we were in transit, but we loved the little town Nueva Arenal for groceries and the local fare. For breakfast or lunch just go to the left for Lucky Bug or to the right for El Establo. All the recommendations for eating out were exceptionally good. Especially easy was that the cottage is easily accessible by car. In the area is a lot to visit and to do. It was a nice combination of activity and rest. Thanks Petra, you made our short stay phenomenal. Hope to stay with you again in the future and we recommend this place to everyone. Did meet all our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

Modern-Style Chalet
Very clean and well equiped house with good beds. The hosts were absolutly friendly and helpful. You should have a rental car, 'cause it's a bit outside of Nuevo Arenal, but with a car it is a very good starting point. We did several trips and nice tours from there. We had a good time at the house and there were fresh fruits and cool drinks for us when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

georges f.

bien
bonne position centrale pour visiter les alentours. le proprietaire est tres a l ecoute pour tout ce dont vous pouvez avoir besoin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019