Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!
Studio Wow! Is our new addition to our Home and business La Ventanita Cafe. Nestled on the far corner on stilts with a bird eye view of Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal & surrounding cloud forest hills. This tiny studio is perfect for couples, single travelers or a group of 3, to get away and enjoy our little mountain village of El Castillo.
Studio Wow features a queen size bed, sitting area, a hot shower with tub, Wifi, A/C, cable TV and a kitchenette, we provide you a breakfast basket so you can make your own breakfast, as our restaurant offers lunch and dinner.
One of my favorite feature is gifted by Mother Nature, the sound of the river "Rio Gato" and tons of wildlife. This village is truley a bird watcher paradise.
Stratigicley located you can walk to the Butterfly Conservatory or hike up to a hidden waterfall. Within a 15 mintue drive you have; Arenal National Park 8km Sky Adventure Park 4km "Zipline and Hanging Bridges" 1968 hiking trails 9km Observatory Lodge hiking trails 7km Lake access, Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Fishing and water activities 3km Horseback Riding 1Km Mystico Hanging Bridges 15km Free Hot Springs 15km Butterfly Conservatory 100 meters
Instalaciones del alojamiento
Internet
Disponible en el apartamento: wifi gratis
Aparcamiento y servicios de transporte
Aparcamiento en las instalaciones
Dormitorios
Dormitorio
Se proporcionan sábanas
Baño
1 baño
Bañera o ducha
Jabón
Papel higiénico
Se proporcionan toallas
Secador de pelo
Entretenimiento
Smart TV
Zonas al aire libre
Parrilla de barbacoa
Confort
Aire acondicionado
Mascotas
No se admiten mascotas
Características especiales/accesibilidad
Espacios para fumadores
Medidas de seguridad
No se ha indicado si hay detector de monóxido de carbono (el propietario no ha indicado si hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en el alojamiento; te recomendamos traer un detector portátil)
No se ha indicado si hay detector de humo (el propietario no ha indicado si hay un detector de humo en el alojamiento)
Edad mínima para realizar el registro de entrada: 18 años
Salida
Salida antes de las 10:00
Instrucciones especiales de entrada
Recibirás un correo del propietario con las instrucciones de entrada y de salida.
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Mascotas
No se admiten mascotas.
Menores y camas adicionales
En este alojamiento se aceptan menores.
Nota del propietario: Bajo consulta
Eventos
No se permiten eventos
Fumadores
Se permite fumar (solo en las áreas designadas)
Información importante
Otros detalles
Este alojamiento está gestionado por un propietario particular (es decir, una parte que no actúa dentro de su mercado, negocio o profesión). No se aplicará la legislación de protección de consumidores de la UE a tu reserva, incluido el derecho de desistimiento. La política de cancelación establecida por el propietario particular cubrirá tu reserva.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, según la política del alojamiento.
A tu llegada, pueden pedirte un documento de identidad oficial con foto y una tarjeta de crédito o débito, o un depósito en efectivo, para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que están sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
Está terminantemente prohibido celebrar fiestas u otros eventos en grupo en las instalaciones.
El propietario no ha indicado si el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono, puede que te interese llevar uno portátil para el viaje.
El propietario no ha indicado si el alojamiento cuenta con un detector de humo.
Nuestro asociado, Vrbo, gestiona este alojamiento. Recibirás un correo suyo con un enlace a tu cuenta de Vrbo para que puedas modificar o cancelar tu reserva desde allí.
Información sobre la zona
Este apartamento se encuentra en La Fortuna. Aguas termales Los Lagos y Aguas termales de Baldi son excelentes opciones para los que buscan unas vacaciones activas, pero si prefieres sumergirte en la naturaleza, Lago Arenal y Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal son lo que necesitas. Conservatorio de Mariposas y Reserva natural y spa Wellness Park Costa Rica también merecen la pena. Ver guía de viaje de La Fortuna
¿En Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views! se aceptan mascotas?
No, este alojamiento no admite mascotas.
¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?
El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.
¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?
Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 14:00.
¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?
La salida se realiza a las 10:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!?
Este edificio de apartamentos de La Fortuna se encuentra a 1,9 km de Lago Arenal y a menos de 5 kilómetros de Costa Rica Sky Adventures y Conservatorio de Mariposas. Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal y Volcán Arenal también están a menos de 10 kilómetros.
Comentarios sobre Sitting on stilts, Stuido Wow has spectacular volcano, lake & rain forest views!
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10
Limpieza
9,6
Ubicación
10
Instalaciones y estado del alojamiento
Comentarios
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Robert
8 de abr de 2026
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación y precisión del anuncio
Place is very beautiful and rustic. Experience the Costa Rican Way of life at this property.
Robert
Se alojó 3 noches en marzo de 2026
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Michal G.
2 de ene de 2026
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
The studio is a wonderful spot and was perfect for our first few days in Costa Rica. We didn't realize how long it would take us to get here being first timers, so we were later than anticipated. Kelly gave us excellent suggestions and we would love to come back. We loved enjoying our costa rican coffee in the morning and watching the wildlife.
Michal G.
Se alojó 3 noches en diciembre de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Jennifer G.
20 de dic de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
This was such a cool place! The restaurant La Ventanita has amazing pizza, burritos, and traditional foods, and is right down the hill from the studio. There are motorcycle themed decor in both the restaurant and studio, which was pretty fun. I liked that its in a small town El Castillo, but close to Arenal and Sky Adventures, and a short walk to a lovely Butterfly Conservancy. The view is absolutely amazing! It rains often in this area, and the sound of the rain on the roof is calming. We really loved staying here.
Jennifer G.
Se alojó 3 noches en diciembre de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Kathryn C.
16 de may de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Wow!
Amazing property!! Absolutely loved staying here. The views are unbeatable, the room was very nice and clean, and the location was great. I will definitely stay here again!
Kathryn C.
Se alojó 2 noches en febrero de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Christine B.
26 de ene de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Perfect Oasis
Great place with a fantastic view of the lake and volcano. The host also operates a wonderful restaurant on the property. We will definitely be looking to stay here again when visit Costa Rica for our next adventure.
Christine B.
Se alojó 4 noches en enero de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Stephen
9 de jul de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, servicios, instalaciones y estado del alojamiento y comunicación
This is a great very interesting place. The views can’t be beat, Kelly and Alejandra are fantastic. You can’t go wrong with this place.
Stephen
Se alojó 6 noches en julio de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Danielle R.
11 de feb de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Stunning View
This studio was exactly as described and has an amazing view. We had plenty of space for the two of us. The location was great, we had privacy from the main tourist areas but could still easily get to all attractions we wanted to do. We loved our time here.
Danielle R.
Se alojó 3 noches en febrero de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Misty G.
28 de mar de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Fantastic!
We did a quick overnight here. The views are beautiful! The little cabin is very well done! We very much enjoyed it!
Misty G.
Se alojó 1 noche en marzo de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Jennifer D.
24 de sept de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Room with a view ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Breathtaking view and comfortable stay! Huge tree with multiple varieties of birds including Toucans! Our hosts made our time very special. They provided breakfast items for our refrigerator and gave us great tips on area attractions. Their adjacent restaurant was a short walk away with delicious shakes and a variety of good food! With the volcano and lake right there we enjoyed Water activities as well as gorgeous hikes!
Jennifer D.
Se alojó 4 noches en septiembre de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Mike
3 de sept de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, instalaciones y estado del alojamiento y comunicación
Studio Wow was amazing! The views were incomparable and being able to sleep with the windows and doors open to enjoy the cool breeze was delightful.
Thank you Kelly and Alejandra for the incredible experience, awesome food, and letting Mike borrow a hat :)
Dawn and Mike, Florida
Mike
Se alojó 2 noches en septiembre de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
John D.
14 de mar de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Amazing view
Book Studio One now!!! What a cool place. The studio itself is very cool but the view is SPECTACULAR! Best view we saw in three full days in the area. El Castillo is a small town away from the bustle of La Fortuna with everything you need within walking distance. Kelly and Alejandra are great people and their La Ventanita Cafe is awesome. Best burger and beer I’ve had in CR. Stay here without regrets!!
John D.
Se alojó 4 noches en marzo de 2025
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Maggie R.
29 de may de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Amazing views in El Castillo
Stuido Wow is aptly named! We really enjoyed our stay here. The views were amazing, and it was great to be away from the more touristy locations in La Fortuna. The studio is beautiful and has everything you need. The host even included fresh eggs and fruit. I would highly recommend this spot. Kelly's restaurant below is also fantastic. Kelly had some great suggestions on things to do in the area as well.
Maggie R.
Se alojó 2 noches en mayo de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Angela B.
31 de mar de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Simply, WOW
Although the photos are great, they simply don’t do the place justice. Kelly has mindfully designed and built something spectacular with this place. He and his wife, Alejandra were so friendly and welcoming. They also own a restaurant on the property that we ate at and not only was it some of the best food we have eaten on our trip, the prices were incredible too. This is more than 5/5, we would say 10/10.
Angela B.
Se alojó 1 noche en marzo de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Casey B.
17 de feb de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Awesome
We cannot recommend this location highly enough. The pictures are accurate. Upon checking in the owners met with us and were very nice. It is located directly next to a restaurant the owners also own. Food was fantastic. If you want to be off the beaten path and you will not be disappointed. If and when return to the area, this is exactly where we would stay again. The owner Kelly is super cool. Lots of passion went into the property design and into his restaurant.
Casey B.
Se alojó 2 noches en febrero de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Ruth S.
9 de jun de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Truly WOW
The views were spectacular. La Ventanita restaurant next door was tasty for lunch & dinner and super convenient - same owners as Studio WOW. This made it easy to pick up keys when we arrived. Fresh fruit, eggs, and bread were available for us to make our own breakfast, though the kitchen is tiny.
This location is very near the Butterfly Conservatory, and not far from Arenal Observatory, Arenal Natonial Park, and Hanging Bridges.
Kelly, the owner, was extremely helpful, especially when I left luggage behind.
Ruth S.
Se alojó 4 noches en mayo de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Natalie P.
3 de feb de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Beautiful hidden gem with amazing views
The host was extremely attentive and readily available. We were provided local recommendations for anything and everything, including dining and various adventures for all activity levels. The views were spectacular and the restaurant on the property was delicious, serving lunch and dinner!!! The property is the last driveway on the left, just prior to the butterfly conservatory (on the right). I used the butterfly conservatory address on Waze maps to have a solid destination. Rate this property, host, and overall experince extremely highly!
Natalie P.
Se alojó 2 noches en enero de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Paula T.
24 de ene de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Rain Forest Paradise
Exceptional place to stay. Very nicely furnished! The bed, in particular, was extremely comfortable with really nice, cozy bedding. It made for great sleeping with the window open allowing for the breezes to blow through. Between the breeze, the sound of the nearby river gurgling, the cozy bedding, and the rain on the roof, we slept like babies. And the views from the studio were breathtaking. I would 1000% stay here again. Kelly was a fabulous host and provided us coffee and a lovely breakfast basket. The location in CR is wonderful. El Castillo is a great little village close to all things rain forest and Arenal, and the local restaurants had wonderful food. I can’t say enough great things about the entire experience. Top 5 places I’ve ever stayed.
Paula T.
Se alojó 4 noches en enero de 2025
Verificado
8/10 Bueno
Valerie S.
25 de dic de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Beautiful area with tasty restaurant
Overall our stay was lovely, the area is gorgeous, the house was clean, we were provided ample breakfast food and the restaurant next door was affordable and delicious.Unfortunately the house is rather drafty, and we had ants come in more than once. There was also construction going on right outside the house which was a bit noisy and distracting. Although, to be fair, the owner did warn us of it, but we weren’t aware of it until after we arrived.
Valerie S.
Se alojó 3 noches en diciembre de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Adriana C.
11 de ene de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Beyond Our Expectations
There were 3 of us in our party and we were thrilled with every part of our stay.
We met at the restaurant after a long drive from the airport and sat down for lunch at the hosts highly rated cafe with stunning views of the volcano and lake.
The property itself is behind the cafe and offers privacy and amazing views. It was creatively designed and was delivered spotless. Oh! The very generous host also provided us with a welcome basket of food in the refrigerator specifically for us.
We were very close to town and honestly it was so busy in La Fortuna that we appreciated being just outside of the hustle and bustle.
Thank you to our host and his team for all of your suggestions and a wonderful stay. You have an absolutely gorgeous casita.
Adriana C.
Se alojó 2 noches en diciembre de 2023
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Cynthia C.
6 de may de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Peaceful With Stunning Views
Spent 5 days here, enjoying sweeping views of Arenal volcano and lake. Perfect for the solo traveler or couple, this is an open plan studio with lots of natural light and nearly wraparound windows. The feel is very private (plenty of curtains). Nice, quiet location in el Castillo.
Kelly and Alejandra were friendly and gracious hosts. Appreciated their proactive communication regarding check-in or any questions I had. Enjoyed the sweet cafe they operate right near the studio. Great place to have a quiet meal or sit and read.
Don't pass on the neighborhood hike right outside the front door (Thank you Kelly for the tip). Head left up the hill for even more gorgeous views up on the ridge.
As is the case with the greater la Fortuna area, it's good to have a car or an available driver. Ecotermales, Hanging bridges, Arenal Observatory, 1968 hike and the usual attractions are all nearby.
I'd definitely return to this location.
Cynthia C.
Se alojó 4 noches en abril de 2024
Verificado
8/10 Bueno
Magdalene F.
30 de abr de 2024
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada y comunicación
El Castillo Studio above La Ventanita Cafe
Pros - The view is spectacular from the studio. The bed is comfortable, the water pressure in the Shower and bathroom was great.
The food in the cafe below is very affordable and was very good, except the nachos (we did not care for this).
Kelly (owner) was quick to respond.
You will see amazing Condors fly right by the balconies every day.
The staff at the Cafe are wonderful especially Kenny & Blanquita.
The Terrazas at Arenal restaurant up the hill has an AMACING view. You MUST visit. We did not know about it, just ran across it walking up the hill.
Cons -
Front door had large gaps all around, we had all kinds of bugs in the studio and that was not good at all.
The studio is very small with a tub in the middle of the room (not practical at all).
There are no closets, so we had to live out of our suitcases for a week.
There is very little water pressure in the kitchen faucet. The micro dd not work.
We experienced a few power outages; one lasted an hour or so.
A car is a MUST. Only one bus out at 7 am and one in at 5 pm or so.. The taxis are expensive. We went into town one time and stayed in the rest of the time.
Magdalene F.
Se alojó 6 noches en abril de 2024
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Kristen E.
5 de feb de 2026
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
We absolutely loved our stay at Studio WOW, and we did not want to leave. Kelly, the host, goes above and beyond - more than any host we have experienced before. We had a late arrival, and his care for us softened the effects of a very long travel day. The studio is just as it is pictured, but it’s what you can’t see that meant the most: a very cozy and comfortable bed; the constantly changing and beautiful volcano views; watching the weather roll in and out; the delicious food and warm staff in the restaurant. Thank you, Kelly. We hope to return!
Kristen E.
Se alojó 3 noches en febrero de 2026
Verificado
10/10 Excelente
Joelle A.
19 de abr de 2025
Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio
Amazing experience
This is such a special spot. A hidden gem. The cafe is so fun and some of the best food we had during our stay. We ate there 3 times! Kelly is an awesome host and very responsive and accommodating. Highly recommended.