Vacation rentals in El Castillo

The place was as represented. The views from the house are amazing. Lots of nature and wildlife to be seen.

Really enjoyed the stay, total get away from everything

The place is excellent in general, very good location and has all the amenities mentioned in the description. We had a great experience from check-in to check-out. The place is comfortable and spacious, with good ventilation and clarity, the kitchen is very well equipped. The jacuzzi is also well equipped. There is a list of activities that can be done nearby, I recommend the farm tour that was very nice. We are very grateful for the treatment received and hope to return soon!

My husband and I thought Marci’s place was absolute heaven! What a great gem of a home. We recommend not staying anywhere else in Arenal. The bed was also very comfortable with a walk out bedroom. We had a great time

I love writing review reviews about spectacular experiences! From start to finish this was an epic experience and Michael was super responsive and very communicative before during and after. He met us at the house when we arrived to show us all the amazing features and amenities-- this place is five star plus. So beautiful overlooking the lake and surrounded by jungle. The house surpassed our expectations for beauty, for cleanliness, for luxury, and never once did I say, "Oh, they could've done that better." Also, per his recommendation, we invited a private chef to drive up and they created a super amazing dining experience with a custom menu and high-value presentation and delivery. Nothing but great things to say except... please don't rent this place the next time I want to :) And it worked out great for two couples – – the upstairs and downstairs are not connected so while we all gathered in the amazing spaces upstairs and outside, the downstairs was its own space.

We spent four amazing days at Venado Valley Ranch. From the very beginning, we felt at home thanks to the warm welcome from Sandra. There is so much to do and experience here. Our children, aged 9 and 11, were constantly entertained by all the animals and activities. Ronald guided us on a beautiful tour through the river to the waterfall, where we had a wonderful swim at this unique spot. The horseback ride with the whole family through the mountains was fantastic. Milking the cows and making sugarcane juice were also great experiences. Breakfast and dinner were prepared by Damaris – what delicious meals she made! We truly enjoyed every bite. The accommodation itself is really special. Our kids even had their own room, where Smokey the house cat came to keep them company. They said these were the best days of the entire vacation. But beyond the location, it’s the people who made it truly special. Thank you so much for taking such good care of us, Sandra, Ronald, and Damaris!

Honestly the best AIRBNB I've ever stayed at. It was incredible. The morning view over the pool to the comfortable amenities in the house... everything was perfect. The pictures don't do this home justice. Although it's a little secluded from the big city, I personally enjoyed the privacy of it. It's about 45 mins from this place to La Fortuna. Carlos was very responsive and helpful through the whole process. I'll definitely have this spot pinned for the future.

Amazing and peaceful view! Place is nicer than the pictures look as well. This place is about equidistant to Arenal as La Fortuna is - and I ended up being happy we didn’t stay in La Fortuna! There are a few great restaurants close by to this location as well. Would stay again!

The space is an absolute dream! We felt like we had won the lottery. The entire complex is very well maintained and up to date. At the entrance there is a big gate, so you can only get to the premises with a code. There is a very nice pool for all the houses we used on three days. In addition, we had a hot tub on the balcony - what a luxury! From the balcony you can see the Arenal volcano. You have enough distance from the other houses and everything is very private. The bathroom has a spacious shower. The air conditioning has also contributed to the comfort. Communication with German was very easy and we felt well taken care of. He has asked several times if we are satisfied or need anything else. We used the free laundry service which was very helpful. The property is a gem that we can fully recommend to all Costa Rica travelers.