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Villa Encantada 40 Acre LakeFront Nature Preserve

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Villa Encantada ~~ Fine Luxury Villa Rental in the Heart of the Rain Forest w...
Villa Encantada ~~ Fine Luxury Villa Rental in the Heart of the Rain Forest w...
Villa Encantada ~~ A vacation DESTINATION~`~ one you won't forget
Villa Encantada ~~ Tri Level Architectural Masterpiece for your enjoyment
Side View ~~Huge Terrace w/ Lake Views. Perfect for your family reunion or...
Your Hosts at Villa Encantada ~~ Family Photo of Glenn, Patricia and Gloriana
Traveler Rating
5.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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doug p
Mar 29, 2013
  • Rental Home
  • 4 Bedrooms, sleeps 12
  • 3 Bathrooms
Minimum rental - 3 nights
Listing #FK339347 by: FlipKey
Amenities & Details | Reviews (24) | Availability | Rates | Area Map
Amenities & details
  • 24 Hour On Call Maintenance
  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Towels
  • Blender
  • Board Games
  • Books
  • Cable TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Children's Toys
  • Concierge Service
  • Deck
  • Dryer
  • DVD Player
  • Electric Stove
  • Fireplace
  • Firewood Provided
  • Fishing Equipment
  • Freezer
  • Games
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Gas Grill
  • High Speed Internet
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Internet Access
  • Kayak
  • Lake Views
  • Linens Provided
  • Local Guides/Maps
  • Microwave
  • Motor Boat
  • Mountain Views
  • Movie/Video Library
  • Outdoor Dining Area
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Oven
  • Paper Towels Provided
  • Parking
  • Patio
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Porch
  • Private Beach
  • Private Chef
  • Private Pool
  • Refrigerator
  • River Views
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Security System
  • Soap/Shampoo Provided
  • Sofabed
  • Stereo System
  • Stove
  • Telephone
  • Terrace
  • Toaster
  • Towels Provided
  • TV
  • Waterfront
  • Water Views
  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Detergent included
  • Wheelchair Access: Ask
  • Elder Access: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Ask
  • Smoking Allowed: Ask
  • Suitable for Children: Yes
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doug p
Toronto, Canada
1 review
“Exceeded expectations”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013 for a stay in March 2013

When we decided to go with our family, including grandchildren (ages 8 and 4) to Costa Rica for a vacation we researched potential venues and discovered Villa Encantada online. Having seen the pictures and descriptions provided by owner Glenn McBride we had high expectations of this accomodation. Not only were our expectations met, they were exceeded. The website cannot do...

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Management response:

Muchas Gracias Sue and Doug, We appreciate your beaming review 5 Star Review, and thanks so much for spending time with us at Villa Encantada. When you say that your... more

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ksl00212
Loveland, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Beautiful property, to much to do not enough time!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013 for a stay in February 2013

My wife and I along with our good friends stayed here for 3 nights at the end of Feb 2013. The house is beautiful, everything is very well kept. The grounds are amazing so much to do in our 3 days that we couldn't fit it all in. The property has abundant hiking trails that are very well maintained, great...

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Dear Kris, It's very obvious that you took a great deal of time in expounding the details of your 3 night stay with us at Villa Encantada... Muchas Gracias! You... more

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Var C
Toronto
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“A Family Paradise from the Perspective of a Child”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013 for a stay in March 2012

I was 9 years old when my family took me to Glen Mc Bride's "Villa Encantada". SInce "Encantada" means enchanted I found his place more than enchanted. The day after we arrived I saw the two baby peacocks and a female turkey sitting on the ground. I thought this was peculiar at first but then my mum told me that...

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Management response:

Hi Giacomo, Gia, I am flattered that you would write your great review a full year after your family visited Villa Encantada. That your special memories are still in your... more

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  Begins Ends Min stay Per night
Default - - 3 nights
$257
Fees
  • Sales & Occupancy: 13.0% of rental - Tax
Additional Rate and Availability Information
Rental Rates: Based on the number of guests in your group ~~
** Children under 6 stay free ** 3 kids equal one adult rate
At Villa Encantada you get the entire Lakefront villa and 40 acre Nature Preserve Estate
NO SHARING WITH OTHER GROUPS
3 night minimum stay ~~ EXCEPTIONS>> for groups of 8+ persons, based on availability
NO CLEANING FEE
December 1-September 15th ~2-4 persons: $2,100.00 per week ...Extra Guests: $35.00 per person/per night
September 16th-November 30th~~2-4 persons: $1,800.00 per week...Extra Guests: $35.00 per person/per night
Christmas/New Year,Thanksgiving & Easter Weeks $3,500.00 per week for 2-12 persons

Rates do not include 13% Sales and Occupancy Tax

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Villa Encantada and Lake Arenal are centrally located in the Guanacaste province, just 90 minutes from the Liberia Airport and 3.5 hrs from the San Jose Airport. There are a multitude of activities within 1-3 hours from the villa, EASY self guided day excursions to the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Hot Springs, Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve, National Parks, White Water Rafting, Canopy Tours, Volcano Tours and many beaches--, Corobici River and waterfalls guided float trip, Palo Verde National Park and the Rio Tempisque lowland area, Santa Rosa & Guanacaste National Parks, Rincon de la Vieja National Park (volcano and cloud forest with many hot springs and waterfalls), Barra Honda National Park features caverns of limestone descending to 240 meters, Beaches, and more Beaches - the pacific coastline is only 2 to 3 hours away, Our favorites include Coco Beach, Playa Panama, Playa Hermosa, Playa Ocotal, Flamingo and Tamarindo Beaches
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