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5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting!

Travelers find peace and relaxation in this garden-surrounded retreat where nature's sounds create a tranquil escape from everyday life

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Garza Morena sits on 1.75 acres of tropical landscape where guests enjoy an extensive pool, BBQ area with outdoor kitchen, and private dock. Visitors can connect to WiFi or stroll through manicured garden pathways with morning coffee in hand.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Cutris is home to this lodge. Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos and Baldi Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World. Kalambu Hot Springs and Natura Eco Park are also worth visiting.
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Boca Arenal, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 22 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 52 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 53 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 53 min drive - 50.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 56 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar y Restaurante El Ferry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Centro Turístico Las Iguanas - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪bar y restaurante el botecito - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Doña Nena - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Vaco Mediterraneo - ‬12 min drive

About this property

5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting!

Property highlights
5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool
  • Books, beach towels, and barbecue grills
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! have comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • 3 bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, separate dining areas, and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Kayak

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! located?

Situated in Cutris, this lodge is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos and within 25 mi (40 km) of Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Aquas Zarcas Square. Aguas Zarcas Church and Quesada City Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

5 STARS! Private Front Lake Home w/ Pool, Kayaks, + beautiful tropical setting! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful week here in our private setting. Raquel was very attentive and checked in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed the kayaking on the lake, the rural location, the proximity to la Fortuna. The grounds were beautiful. We saw a toucan in a tree during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family/friends retreat

This secluded home boast all the warmth and wonder of the San Carlos region. The views from the balcony at night and the morning sunrise are spectator.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property, fantastic experience!

What a wonderful stay. This property exceeded expectations. If you’re looking for a beautiful place to relax and unwind after adventure-seeking in La Fortuna, this is the place for you. Highly recommended! Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to experience Costa Rica at its finest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for vacations

Garza Morena is a beautiful house in a great location! It is peaceful and quiet with all of the amenities you need to just stay and enjoy, while also being a reasonable distance (45 to 90 minutes) to most of the fun activities in the La Fortuna area. We are a family of 6 and had plenty of space and everything we needed. Raquel was very helpful and quickly responded whenever we needed something.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway

We absolutely loved this house. It was very clean, neat and had all the necessities. We spent 9 days in Costa Rica, only 2 days in this house but i wish we had spent them all here. It is a quiet location and absolutely stunning property. The landscaping is goegeous. The view over the lake is breathtaking. Check in/out process was simple. Only, make sure you get good directions, we got a bit lost coming here. Would really love to come back. Thank you so much to our host!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

leeanne v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

The house and grounds are beautiful. Pictures don’t do it justice. It’s gorgeous looking over the lake. Pool was fantastic. Bedrooms and bathrooms are great. Check in easy and there was even a welcome basket with fruit. Would stay again. The only thing people need to know is that it is 45 min to La Fortuna even though it looks closer on the map. This didn’t bother us but if you are expecting to just pop in and out of town you need to plan accordingly from a time perspective.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anjali P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great patio with pool in quiet area

Loved the welcome basket with an abundance of fruits and treats for the kids. It was a nice house, great morning view of the lake and sitting outside with coffee every morning was amazing. Had an issue in one room with the AC but owners were quick to respond and fix it. Would have been perfect if the living room had air conditioning. Maybe get some screens for the doors and windows to stay open and allow a draft to cool it off. We kept them shut because of all the insects and mosquitos. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and pots to cook with. Basic grocery store was reasonably close. Kids loved using the kayaks on the quiet lake. The view was the best every morning ing and the pool was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We loved our stay here. I would come back again in a heartbeat. The team welcomed us into the home and went through all of the necessary items we would need to know while we were staying there. They were very generous with her time and answered her questions as we had them. They left us some amazing, homemade juice and a huge plate of fruit. The wildlife birdwatching was fantastic. The pool was a pure joy. There were extra blankets for every bed plenty of towels, and the kitchen was well stocked. We were happy and comfortable the entire time and couldn’t say more about the hospitality we received. we notified them of a small plumbing issue and it was fixed within hours and they even brought us cake and ice cream when they came to do the repair. Above and beyond anything we ever expected Thank you so much for a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Patio/Pool Area and Backyard View!

This house was very modern and very clean, and had an awesome back patio/pool area with a great view of the lake. The check-in process was more complicated than other places we stayed at, but the instructions given by the host made it a breeze. The host was very communicative with us through every step of the process, and answered any text within minutes. The only slight downside to this house was that it did not have hot water. The shower on the main level (not the master bathroom) also did not drain very well, and I was standing in about 2 inches of water by the end of my shower. It ended up draining, but the host may want to look into that for future rentals. The only other suggestion I have for the hosts with this house, is to get a hot tub to go along with the pool :) that would make this house amazing! All in all, we had a great time here and I would definitely recommend this house to anyone in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Breathtaking Home

I can't say enough good things about this property. It's gorgeous and Raquel, the host, was amazing! She left us a delicious gift basket with fruit and snacks on the counter, she was readily available whenever we texted her with questions and she had great recommendations for restaurants to eat at nearby. We would 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025