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THE CUSUCA- Underground rental near Lake Arenal

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

THE CUSUCA- Underground rental near Lake Arenal

Home for rent in Lake Arenal. Located between La Fortuna and Tilarán.
Perfect for a couple or small family (4 members). Beautiful terrace surrounded with rain forest, special to watch toucans and other birds in the morning.
The house, has a unique design, is semi underground with rounded windows. Very comfortable.
Close to several touristic attractions such as kayaking, windsurfing, hot springs, Arenal volcano, trekking, hanging bridges, canopy, boat tours, catamaran tour.
One hour and half away from La Fortuna and two hours away from Monteverde.

Property manager

Mariana Harnecker

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cusuca Home Rent Lake Arenal House Tilaran
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Cusuca Home Rent Lake Arenal Tilaran
Cusuca Home Rent Lake Arenal
La Cusuca For Rent In Arenal
LA Cusuca Home for Rent in Lake Arenal Tierras Morenas
LA Cusuca Home for Rent in Lake Arenal Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Tilaran, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Lake Arenal - 6 min walk
  • FlyZone Wakeboard School - 4 min drive
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park - 5 min drive
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 51 min drive
  • Rio Celeste Waterfall - 66 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café & Macadamia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Corral - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Guayo - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Moya's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gutierrez Family Pizzería - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE CUSUCA- Underground rental near Lake Arenal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at THE CUSUCA- Underground rental near Lake Arenal ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE CUSUCA- Underground rental near Lake Arenal ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE CUSUCA- Underground rental near Lake Arenal located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lake Arenal and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tenorio Volcano National Park and FlyZone Wakeboard School. Tronadora Arena is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

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THE CUSUCA- Underground rental near Lake Arenal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
our two weeks in the hobbit home!
loved, loved, LOVED our stay
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the Hobbit House!`
This home was a delight to walk into. Everything we needed for a two week stay was there. It was clean, communication was fantastic - quick and effective. I would recommend this home for your stay in the Lake Arenal area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Very clean unique place. Excellent craftsmanship!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enchanted
We enjoyed staying in this unique little house, the gardens, all the amenities and the peace of the surroundings. The caretaker came to meet us and showed us around as soon as we came. Wifi was excellent. Access was easy. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just lovely!
Lovely place! We would have liked to have stayed longer. Great location, easy to get around with a small town/rural feel. The house itself was beautiful. I especially loved the wood work, open large windows, the grass roof, and the garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nature lover’s paradise next to farm
We enjoyed the well thought out details of this earth home which provided us with the comforts of home and privacy. It is well secured and has gated parking. You will require a car of your own to really enjoy the property and all the many joys of Lake Arenal. Locals are helpful and very pleasant.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hobbit House in the forest
This place is as amazing as the photos show! We woke up every morning, cooked breakfast and drove into La Fortuna to enjoy all the nature settings available - volcano, forest, hot springs and more. Then back to the hobbit house to relax and enjoy being surrounded by the forest. Definitely a unique and amazing experience. Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shawneen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is lovely. The architecture is really different. Lots of birds. Garden is well groomed. The shower is really beautiful. But the description says hot tub and 2 bathrooms. There is no hot tub. There is one bathroom with two sinks.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like the house is in a rainforest
We spent a week in this house, and we loved it. We would sometimes just sit with the massive windows open and stare at the vegetation in front of us. Everything is available in the kitchen and Thelma is very helpful. We did have a car (SUV necessary) that allowed us to go all over. Don’t forget to go to Nuevo Arenal and find the small park with a beach to take a swim in the lake (it’s glorious).
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Jen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
2 day stay
The property is great and is just like the photos. However, the communication at check in was non existent. They were unreachable and did not tell us how to get into the house. The host was not answering on Vrbo, we went to the property anyways but it was locked and nobody was there to let us in. We drive to a local cafe (Cafe & Macademia) and inquired with the staff about the property. One of the cooks happened to know the housekeeper and contacted her, she met us at the property and gave us the keys. As of a week later, I still have not gotten any reply on VRBO from the host! Be cautious about this property. If we hadn’t talked to the locals we would not have gotten into the property and would have been out of a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely recommend this home
Ok so we stayed here for 2 nights. Not much of our time was spent in the home but it was very lovely. First thing I would say for anyone that has already booked is to follow German’s info on how to get to the property as google maps led us to a road that seemed no longer used. My phone broke etc long story. We later were able to view his instructions. The home is very comfortable and can definitely fit 4 travelers or a family. Everything about the home is done well and makes you feel comfortable. WiFi is not the fastest so anyone should be mentally prepared for that, but who goes there for internet😛. We went to Rio Celeste as a day trip and did some other stuff near the lake. Weather was rainy so didn’t do any water sports. Looking forward to returning and staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pratiquement parfaite
Cette jolie maison a été parfaite pour nous! Elle est super bien située entre les volcans tenorio et arenal! La laveuse et secheuse ont été grandement appréciées! Un petit bémol, il y avait énormément de fourmis, malgré que tout était rangé dans le frigo, mais elles se concentraient dans la cuisine
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Fred Klaus Dieter D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Schlechtes Management
Wir mussten über 1 Stunde auf den Check-In warten, das ist nicht akzetabel. Eine einfache Email od. Info hätte gereicht, um zu wissen, das der Haustürschlüssel versteckt hinterlegt worden ist! Der Eigentümer war im Ausland u. die angestellte Haushälterin musste uns öffnen u. einweisen, das war dann soweit ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Einfach nur fantastisch
Wir waren von den Bildern begeistert, wir waren noch mehr begeistert, als wir angekommen sind. Ein wunderschönes und liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus, in dem man sich nur wohlfühlen kann. Die Einrichtung ist komplett, alles funktioniert und es ist sehr privat und ruhig. Wir würden die Unterkunft allerdings nur für ein Paar empfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Costa Rica Dream
A perfect place to live in a hobbit house, lots of natural light, and a fantastic environment for relaxation.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jan v., Halifax, Nova Scotia,CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bilbo’s Place
Makes me want to be a hobbit. Lots of birds. Cows nearby. Doesn’t detract.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy M., Elburn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Earth ship peacefulness
This a perfect adventure for a couple or family with small children just as advertised. It takes a day or two to get acclimated to the “earth ship” so our only regret was not booking a day or two longer! We had a little communication issues, but that may have been a Vrbo issue bc Thelma responded to us quickly. We arrived early (before check-in by an hour or so) and the local farm hands invited us and the kids to pet the livestock! Kids loved it and it was super peaceful. Recc meditating or just napping on the grassy top of the ship. We had smokehouse local bbq, the German bakery was superb and cooked one night with groceries from the Mercado.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jade G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Earth ship paradise by the lake
This house is just spectacular… my first time staying in an earth ship and am very impressed. If you have a car and don’t mind a little of a drive to touristy areas i 100% recommended staying here. We could relax and it’s quiet, comfortable, and beautiful here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unique Property
La Sucasa was a bit difficult to find initially and then due to daily rains the drive was a bit muddy though we never got stuck. If you are looking for seclusion this could be your place. Enjoyed the beautiful wood furniture, full size frig and modern washer and drier. The design is fascinating. The outdoor covered patio was the best. There were several items in need of repair, but the basic electrical and plumbing were fine. This property was very low priced, so you must factor that. We thought it was a very good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful restful place
Very nice place to star
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great hideaway in Costa Rica
This was a great place to stay for a month and adventure from! Everything was clean and all necessities for a long stay made available. German and Thelma worked with us to ensure the internet met our needs for working remote. I look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eco vacation
We had a winderful stay, everything was great at the house and the location was right next to all kinds if activities, from ziplines to hot springs and vilcanie hike! Hanging bridge tour provides sime great information and veiws of the fauna and animals of the rain forest. We had a guid and he was wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LA CUSUCA
My wife and I are Canadian snowbirds who love Costa Rica, and though we love the beaches and the surf we can’t take the heat nor do we like using the mandatory AC it requires. We have driven around the country several time and settled on Lake Arenal area as no heating or cooling is required. We have spent a few winters in this area and know people on this road and indeed have driven past this house many times and never saw it. LA CUSUCA is set in a rural area sparsely populated laid back but with a surprisingly number of nice places to eat out. We enjoy privacy in our rentals and this place delivers that. Well thought out, organic in design, warm, bright, inviting earth bermed home complete with a beautiful garden. We were impressed with the wood work, simple and elegant. The covid 19 pandemic caused us to leave this very comfortable home earlier than planned. German was great to deal with and very understanding of our need to cut our stay short. I look forward to the post covid 19 days and returning to this lovely home once again.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Place Away From the Tourists
Our stay here was great. The home is so different and well designed. It was comfortable, cool, and served as a wonderful central hub for our adventures at Arenal, Monteverde, and Tenorio. We saw toucans regularly and a host of other birds from the bedroom. Our family of 4 (two adults, two girls 7 & 11) had plenty of space, and the layout (while largely open) wasn't an issue. The whole place seemed larger than I had expected from the pictures. The washer and dryer were a luxury as we discovered many places in CR don't come with these amenities. Telma, the local property manager, helped us throughout our stay and was wonderful and kind. She doesn't speak english, but we were able to communicate with what I could recall from high school/partial college and Google Translate. Cafe y Macademia is close and prepares good food, but go early to avoid the tourists.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I could stay here forever!
I loved this little house! It has some amazing features! The only thing that would make it better is a softer bed or box spring! We did have some communication issues. First we never received entry instructions, and the local contact person does not speak English. So getting help was challenging. That said when we did communicate everything was taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019