Vacation rentals with a pool in El Castillo

We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Gisela. The property is immaculately cared for with incredible views. The house guidebook was full of excellent recommendations for activities and restaurants. We can’t wait to visit again someday!!

We had an incredible stay in La Fortuna with our family, including our 3-year-old and 1-year-old. The home is perfectly situated right at the base of the volcano, offering unobstructed, stunning views—we could see Arenal from the living room and even while relaxing outside. The host was extremely thoughtful, leaving cold beers and champagne in the fridge for us, which was such a warm welcome after a long drive. Communication was excellent, and the concierge-style service made it easy to plan activities that worked for both adults and young kids. The space felt peaceful, safe, and well-equipped for a family. We’d absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area—especially families looking for comfort, scenery, and great hospitality.

Carlos’ house was, without exaggeration, the best Airbnb I have ever stayed at. If you’re headed to LaFortuna, this is where you should stay. The house was immaculately clean, the location is very private, the pool was awesome, and you can’t beat waking up to the views of Arenal volcano. A short drive to all the restaurants, shops, and grocery stores downtown. Very close to all the tours and hot springs we booked. Do yourself a favor and book this house.

We had a wonderful stay! The home was cozy, spacious, and surrounded by beautiful nature—perfect for anyone looking to relax and unplug. What made it extra special was the horseback tour through the property, where we got to see local wildlife and enjoy fresh juice at the end. Jose and his family were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home.

We loved staying at Casa Santa Fe! We even wish we could go back because our time there felt too short. When we arrived we had complementary platano chips and traditional Costa Rica drinks waiting for us. The space was very clean and made us feel comfortable. The pool was amazing and a great addition! We enjoyed our nights in watching TV together on the couch on rainy nights. As well as the variety of options of excursions to do and good restaurants to eat at! Danny was also very responsive and helpful, which we appreciated, it being our first time in Costa Rica. Even after our stay, he was helpful in offering us new options for another Airbnb when we needed it. We would definitely stay again!

Aqua Vida is simply amazing. Words cannot describe how you’ll feel when you see everything you get with this property. It’s off the main road in La Fortuna but it’s very safe and peaceful. You get all the privacy you want while being 5 minutes away from everything in town. A huge natural spring pool, a covered area where you can cook, have your meals or just hangout, a huge yard to play in, a stream going through the property with beautiful trees and absolutely stunning landscaping. All this and you’re still not even in the house. Book this place. You’ll be happy you did.

Cozy home, just as described. Comfortable beds Great location for our family of 6 to do all the activities in and around La Fortuna. When we weren’t out exploring, our kids were in the pool, which was so enjoyable. There was a mixup when we first got there with another family who mistakenly was in our place. But it was quickly resolved and we were left a fruit basket the next day.

The other reviews are correct. This place is even more beautiful in person. We did not the amount of space, how clean it was, and how luxurious it felt. It was like being in a resort. Even the way its designed was gorgeous. It was 4 adults and 2 kids and we all loved it. The kids especially loved the pool and how low it was and we loved the convenience of the market directly across the street. Also everything is a short taxi ride away. And to top it off, the one day pass at Las Logas Resort was awesome. We spent hours there walking the grounds and enjoying the hotsprings pools!! This is definitely one of the best airbnbs we've stayed at offering so many amenities withing close proximity to downtown and other attractions. Also the host Rebecca was very responsive! Be careful to follow the instructions when checking in because you will be lost. Thanks again Rebecca!

Carlos es un excelente anfitrión!

After an entire week in the discomforts of camping in the Uvita jungles, it was such a relieving treat to be back in the city in an apartment w/ optional air conditioning, an actual bathroom w/ shower & toilet access, a working laundry & a refrigerator to cool our drinks on. We may have gotten excited seeing that the refrigerator in the apartment had a filtered water button, since our ‘1st world’ tummies😆was having such a hard time w/ the tap water in Costa Rica. Even using the tap water for brushing our teeth made us vomit/have diarrhea, so we were sad when we realized that the filtered water button in the refrigerator did not work😢 We reached out to Carlos about it & he told us the water filter was not set up. We ended up just buying a big container of filtered water from Alajuela Walmart 20mins drive away. We felt safe because the condominium was in a gated complex with 24/7 security. Carlos, the host was quick to respond to all our questions, he was approachable, helpful in prov

El alojamiento fue exactamente como estaba descrito. La zona es muy tranquila, perfecta para desconectarse del mundo y descansar. Estuve allí con mi familia y todos disfrutamos muchísimo. Las camas son súper cómodas y todo estaba impecablemente limpio. Sin duda, un lugar al que nos encantaría volver.

We had a wonderful 8-day stay at Tatiana’s condo. The location is perfect — very close to SJO airport, shopping, restaurants, and many attractions in Alajuela, but still quiet, peaceful, and very secure with 24/7 security. The condo itself was spotless, fully equipped with everything we needed, from kitchen supplies to comfortable bedding, and even little extras like Lizano sauce, coffee, and laundry supplies. Tatiana was an amazing host — always super responsive, providing us with great tips and recommendations for places to visit, and regularly checking in to make sure everything was going well. During one night when a heavy rainstorm knocked out the power, she acted immediately to help resolve the issue, which we really appreciated. The gated community is very safe, with nice green areas and a pool that the kids enjoyed. We really felt at home here and would not hesitate to stay again. Highly recommended!

The home is in a beautiful neighborhood and well equipped. We appreciated the comfortable beds, the gorgeous balcony, and the convenience to local markets. Thank you!

Excelente servicio Precioso lugar Encantados todos disfrutamos montones Tuvimos una situación se enfermo mi hermano y ellos súper atentos nos ayudaron

The place was very private and safe, all accommodations as described. Very close to the city center. If I had to nitpick, the mattress was extremely hard as well as the pillows. Everything else was amazing, Cristian is very responsive and proactive.

Allan and Isabella were so welcoming and helpful - meeting us to ensure we had everything we needed when we arrived and helping us with extra requests - Isabella even came over to help when the oven fuse went on Christmas Day, halfway through cooking our dinner! The house itself is even better than the photos and the location is great. Chachagua has a great little bakery and a butcher and is 20 minutes from la fortuna and all the adventures and amenities there. Wonderful stay for our multigenerational family!