This large, well-built home is located in the most desirable Town of Arenal (was called Nuevo Arenal) on Lake Arenal and was built to be a Bed & Breakfast but was never used as one. A single man bought this property to invite friends so kept in excellent condition. It could still be used as a B&B, short term rental, or for a group of friends. The private living quarters are on the first floor with two bedrooms, 2 baths; a typical home setting. The extra 4 bedrooms and baths are on the next level to the left up a stairway for privacy with its own veranda.
Arenal has a population of 4000 friendly people who form a close community, less than 10 minutes away There is lots to do and a website to share with activities and happenings. An ex-President told me that this was the kind of town that he would like to see throughout Costa Rica. We consider our living here as the closest one can come to Pura Vida.
The much-appreciated climate here is a average 70F year round meaning that you do not need a/c or heat so you can take advantage of the pure, fresh air from the forest. The nearby town of Tilaran is only a 15-minute drive and is a charming mountain village of 25,000 people with a relaxed, compatible atmosphere for all who live here. There are friendly relations here between both Costa Ricans “Ticos” and Foreigners “Gringos”. There are many available activities to have a healthy lifestyle with easily made new friends in this very beautiful, lush, green year round Lake Arenal community.
The nearby Nuevo Arenal restaurants serve very tasty meals using healthy local foods. There is preferred grocery shopping including organic fresh farm veggies, and fresh Pacific fish. Most animals are grass fed so people are healthier here especially since they don’t eat processed food as much as we do in the States. This area is considered the Texas of Costa Rica for its grass fed animals and healthy vegetables and fruit.
This desirable property is only an hour drive around the lake to the busy tourist town of La Fortuna. Its many activities include the famous Hot Springs coming from Volcano Arenal… your guests will appreciate this. It is the second most popular tourism choice for the Arenal Volcano National Park. Some great news is that this lovely home is only a 1 1/2 hour drive to the capital city of our Guanacaste Province, Liberia, which now competes with San Jose for necessary purchases. The Liberia International Airport is conveniently in Liberia so no need for a 4 hour drive to San Jose with its irritating traffic. Liberia is only1/2 hour from the beautiful Pacific Coast where you can choose between many Northern Nicoya Pacific Beaches for a day or weekend of sunshine ….and then still return to the cooler climate with its continuous breezes for comfort. Pura Vida is here on Lake Arenal.
