Arenal lakeview on a lush knoll above village

Description from the owner

On a landscaped knoll overlooking the charming village of Tronadora and Lake Arenal, our updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath Tico home offers a great way to sample both Costa Rican village life and the many attractions of the Guanacaste region. Tronadora offers a clean, safe, small town atmosphere with a well stocked market, bakery and dining spots. Numerous walks or drives along the shore or into the hills offer beautiful vistas of the lake, the volcanoes and the lush green landscape. Three miles from our home is the scenic Lake Drive with a variety of restaurants, gift shops and galleries on the way to Nuevo Arenal and the Arenal Park. Tilaran, th...e regional center, is a few minutes away by car or bus. The Liberia airport is an easy one-hour drive and another 15 minutes brings you to the Pacific coast beaches. A number of ex-pats have settled in the area.

Our home sits high on a private landscaped acre with flowering plants and fruit trees and offers modest comfort rather than the luxury of a fancy resort. The master bedroom has a queen sized bed; the other two bedrooms each have a single. The spacious living room has views of Lake Arenal and the northern volcanoes and at night, a view across the lake to the lights of Nuevo Arenal. There is a fireplace which also opens to the large covered patio, but we haven't used it much since in this location neither heat nor air conditioning are needed. The kitchen is fully equipped and the linen closet is well stocked. Our friendly and knowledgable property manager, Coryn Wallen, will stock the refrigerator with basic supplies such as milk, bread, eggs and coffee prior to your arrival.Read more

Additional Location Information

The house is on a knoll at the edge of the charming village of Tronadora, with woods and farmland to the rear and in front, views of Lake Arenal and the northern volcanos. It's a 5-minute walk to the well-stocked village market and light dining and a 5-minute drive to the area's best restaurant and the scenic Lake Drive. Frequent bus service runs from Tronadora to Tilaran and from there, to all of Costa Rica. Our neighbors are a mix of Tico and ex-pat , along with some cows and of course, the birds.

Right in the neighborhood is La Reserva, a private preserve and wildlife corridor where Roberta gives a wonderfully informative tour. Rafting is close by at Corobici (near Canas) or in the La Fortuna area, both within an hour. Recommended day trips include the Arenal Park and Observatory, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, the Monteverde cloud forest area, Rio Celeste and Volcan Tenorio parks, and a wide variety of Pacific coast beaches. Hot springs in the La Fortuna area include the renowned Tabacon, Baldi, and a more economical favorite, Eco Termales. Or, kick up your feet, grab a beverage and enjoy the view from the veranda. And, though it may sound hard to believe, we've spent many a pleasant evening on the veranda in all seasons without any thought of bug repellant. Go figure...

Location Type Lake, Rural, Village

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