Casa Gavilan - Lake Arenal views, private pool & Rainforest! in Lake Arenal

Paradise awaits you at Casa Gavilan, Costa Rica!

This beautiful detached bungalow sits in its own gated grounds, complete with gardened terraces, private pool, and sweeping views of tropical rainforest jungle, Lake Arenal, and the hills of Monteverde beyond. You literally wake up to the sound of Howler Monkeys and Toucans every morning! You can linger in our pool, take a pleasant walk on our garden terraces or in the jungle beyond, or be more adventurous with the dozens of activities offered in La Fortuna, a
short drive away.

Relax and enjoy your own lake view under our covered patio! In the evening, you might try one of our many restaurants nearby (the world-class "Gingerbread" restaurant is within easy reach, and also nearby is the famous "Caballo Negro"), or enjoy a romantic dinner at home in the seclusion of your own private mahogany-furnished dining room, as you watch the sun setting over the lake.

Our private property is perfect for couples, each of our three bedrooms having its own self-contained bathroom. You have access to the world with telephone, fax and internet, and we provide a brand new desktop computer with 17-inch flat panel LCD monitor, and combination printer/scanner/photocopier. We also have Satellite TV and two televisions, together with over 800 movies on DVD.
While many of our guests do enjoy all that the area has to offer, many choose to spend an entire week languishing by the pool, enjoying our beautiful terraced gardens, lake/jungle view, local wildlife, birdwatching, white water rafting, hiking, horseback riding, or just sleeping-in!

For further information please check our website:
w w w . c a s a g a v i l a n a r e n a l . c o m.

Please note: Due to the overwhelming number of inquiries about this property, we will not respond to any inquiries for stays less than the four night minimum, nor to inquiries for parties exceeding our maximum of six people. We will also not respond to any requests for a reduction in rates.  Thank you for your understanding!

Vacation Rental Features - Amenities
2500 square feet of living space!!!
Washer / Dryer
Linens and Towels Provided
Adjoining Garage with direct access to house!
Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
Beds King Bed (2) , Queen Bed (1) - ALL 3 BEDROOMS HAVE EN-SUITE
BATHROOMS!
Entertainment Cable/Satellite TV: SKY Satellite TV -
100s of channels to choose from, many of them in English!
DVD players x 2 - 640 movies on DVD also provided!
CD Player and Entertainment Center in living room!
Private Pool: Luxuriate in our private swimming pool, surrounded by
tropical rainforest, a sumptuous lake view, and the hills beyond.
Full kitchen with oven, range, microwave, electric frying pan, slow
cooker, electric kettle, toaster, coffee maker, cooking and eating
utensils, fridge/freezer and breakfast bar. Pool and rainforest view
from your kitchen window!
Cooking Utensils Provided - Everything you need to cook if you want
to!
Refrigerator / Freezer (generous space)
Microwave
Outdoor Features Propane BBQ Grill
Deck/Patio: Relax and bird-watch from our shaded deck. Read a book
on a rocking chair or fall asleep on our luxurious padded outdoor
furniture, as you feast your eyes on butterflies and birds in your
own private tropical garden. Of course, there is also the rainforest
and lake clearly seen from your own private deck!
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View/Location Lake View: Between the lake and Casa Gavilan is
extensive rainforest and your own private terraced garden. Our
garden has three levels, planted out with flowering shrubs and
trees, and teeming with butterflies and birds.
Mountain View: View of southern shore of Lake Arenal, hills of
Monteverde and beyond.
Telephone in bedrooms and living room
Computer with Internet: Brand new desktop computer with 17
inch flat panel LCD montor. Internet, combination
fax/printer/scanner, all in house! Your own office right here in
Costa Rica if you need to keep in touch with work.
Other Amenities Three bedrooms, three and a half baths, two kings
and one queen size beds. Each bedroom has it's own bathroom. Fully
equipped kitchen (range, oven, electric frying pan, kettle,
microwave, toaster, coffee maker etc.), just like home. All dishes
and utensils provided, along with cookware, and a professional
outdoor grill. Utility room with Washer and dryer, and garage.
Satellite TV, DVD, and Stereo, and Internet service provided, with
computer. Beautiful pool and lounging area, surrounded by jungle,
and wildlife, and walking paths. Very private yet in gated
community.
No Pets Allowed
Handicapped Accessible: Bungalow all on one level, level access from
front door and all internal rooms.
Wheelchair Accessible: Bungalow all on one level, level access from
front door and all internal rooms.
Smoking Not Allowed: Absolutely no smoking, please! Fire
regulations prohibit smoking, and there will be a surcharge from
$250 for cleaning if evidence of smoking is detected - sorry!

Arenal Volcano - One of the world's top ten most active volcanoes,
with eruptions each day.
Horseback Riding - Ride through the rainforest! There are also
guided tours to the base of Arenal Volcano and to the waterfalls at
La Fortuna.
Local Ecolodge with nature trail, horseback riding etc.
Arenal Hanging Bridges - An easy hiking trail with seven suspended
bridges through the rainforest
White Water Rafting - Costa Rica has some terrific rivers for
exciting white water rafting experiences
Hot Springs - There are various lovely hot springs nearby, including The Springs Resort (owned by the same people as La Paz Waterfall and Gardens), Ecothermales, Baldi, and Tabacon.
Canopy Tours - Zip from platform to platform through the rain forest
canopy above the forest floor
Venado Caverns - A 1.5 mile system of limestone chambers replete
with
stalactites, stalagmites and underground streams formed 15 to 20
million years ago.
Corobici River Float - View the inhabitants of the tropical
rainforest on a serene river trip
Windsurfing - Lake Arenal is one of the world�s premier windsurfing
lakes, with winds reaching speeds of 30-40 miles per hour. Lessons
are available.
Waterfall Rappelling - Rappel down some of the most spectacular
cascading waterfalls in Costa Rica

Rates (in US Dollars) Major Credit Cards Accepted
PLEASE NOTE THAT RATES ARE FOR UP TO SIX GUESTS.
CASA GAVILAN HAS A STRICT MAXIMUM OF SIX INDIVIDUALS PER BOOKING. No children under nine or infants.  No pets.

Rate per Week:

High Season Spring 2012: (Jan 2 2012-Apr 28 2012) $850/week for up to six people

Green Season Summer 2012: (Apr 29 2012-Nov 24 2012) $750/week for up to six people

High Season Fall 2012: (Nov 25 2012-Dec 22 2012)$850/week for up to six people

Holiday Season 2012-2013 (Dec 23 2012 - Jan 5 2013) $1250/week for up to six people

High Season Spring 2013:  (Jan 6 2013-Apr 27 2013) $850/week for up to six people

Green Season Summer 2013: (Apr 28 2013-Nov 30 2013) $750/week for up to six people

High Season Fall 2013: (Dec 01 2013 to Dec 21 2013) $850/week for up to six people

Holiday Season 2013-2014 (Dec 22 2013 - Jan 4 2014) $1250/week for up to six people

Rate per night: $195/night minimum 4 nights for up to six people except holidays.  

Due to the overwhelming number of inquiries about this property we will not respond to any inquiries for stays less than the four night minimum, nor for parties larger than six people. We will also not respond to any requests for a reduction in rates.

Payment is requested with VISA, Mastercard, American Express or
Discover Card.

PLEASE CHECK OUR AVAILABILITY CALENDAR BEFORE ENQUIRING - THANK YOU!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Long Term Rentals are charged at the same rate as Short Term Rentals.
All prices are as advertised and are non-negotiable. Please do not
ask for special rates or discounts.