#LAP1120: Delightful, Creative Home with Expansive View of Lake & Volcano Arenal

This modern, thoughtfully designed home offers everything you dream of for your retirement in Costa Rica. Built just a few years ago, the owners planned the layout with flexibility in mind, including a private, fully equipped Airbnb-style rental apartment on the lower level—perfect for generating income or hosting visiting family and friends.

Perched on a gentle hillside, the property welcomes you through a large privacy gate and opens into the main living level. Here you’ll find a bright, open-concept living space, a spacious bedroom, and a stunning full-length terrace that captures one of the most spectacular views of Lake Arenal you’ll ever see. On clear days, you can even take in the majestic Arenal Volcano.

The expansive terrace becomes an extension of your living space, encouraging outdoor dining, lounging, and soaking in the fresh mountain air. With a year-round spring-like climate averaging around 70°F, you’ll love spending your days outdoors surrounded by clean air, pure water, and lush greenery. Gardeners will particularly enjoy the rich volcanic soil—fruit trees, orchids, vegetables, and tropical flowers thrive effortlessly in this perfect climate.

Private Guest or Rental Suite With Its Own Entrance

Downstairs, a private 2-bedroom guest suite—currently listed on Airbnb—has earned over 60 reviews with a 4.98 rating, placing it in the top 5% of homes and designated as an Airbnb Guest Favorite. It has its own entrance, a covered patio with lake views, and tasteful furnishings, making it ideal for rental income or hosting family.

A Peaceful Village Surrounded by Nature

The home is located in the welcoming village of Tronadora, a community of about 2,000 residents who enjoy a quiet, healthy way of life. Here, you’ll fall asleep to the sounds of nature—not traffic. Toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, and even howler monkeys are regular visitors, reminding you daily that you’re living in a tropical paradise.

For convenience, the larger town of Tilarán is just 15 minutes away with shops, services, and essentials for everyday living. A vibrant expat and local community offers activities such as pickleball, yoga, water exercise classes, book clubs, arts and crafts, and more. If you love community involvement, you’ll find plenty of ways to join in—or even start something new. Local farms provide organic produce, grass-fed meats, and home-cooked meal deliveries are available too.

Close to Beaches, City Amenities, and an International Airport

When you want a change of scenery, Liberia—the capital of Guanacaste—is only about 1.5 hours away. Here you’ll find an International Airport, major shopping options, medical services, and easy access to the beautiful Pacific beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, just another 30 minutes from the city. Spend the weekend by the ocean, then return home to the cool breezes of Lake Arenal where no heating or air conditioning is ever needed.

This is the perfect blend of comfort, natural beauty, and Pura Vida living—an ideal place to retire, relax, and enjoy the best of Costa Rica.