Title: The House on the Hill Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92892083&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The House on the Hill Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for The House on the Hill ![Outdoor pool - The House on the Hill (Provincia de Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92900000/92892100/92892083/6d8cb3fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The House on the Hill (Provincia de Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92900000/92892100/92892083/ab6990e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The House on the Hill (Provincia de Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92900000/92892100/92892083/cbcb362c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The House on the Hill (Provincia de Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92900000/92892100/92892083/984bee1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - The House on the Hill (Provincia de Alajuela)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92900000/92892100/92892083/f991b405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at The House on the Hill and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi £85 includes taxes & fees 12 Feb - 13 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 House on the Hill Lakefront holiday home with private pool and kitchen An outdoor pool, concierge services and laundry facilities are available at this holiday home. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - No lift - Single level property - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a lake ### Things to do - Farming classes ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Comprehensive food waste policy - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Farming classes - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,615 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125310000/125304600/125304551/30b89005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hospedaje Rancho Mi Tata (pet friendly) 5 minutes from Cerro Pelado! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Cote, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Arenal and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. FlyZone Wakeboard School and Wellness Park Costa Rica are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cote travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cote.dx828907511814758400) [View more Holiday homes in Cote](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cote-Private-Holiday-Homes.d828907511814758400-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.601544,-84.851555&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wnv_Adq%7BdO%3FM%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40M%40Q%3FM%40OBO%40O%40OBOBO%40MBOBMDOBODMBODODMDMDODMFMDMFMDOFKFMFMHKFMFMHKHMFKHKHKHKJMHKHIJKHIJKJIJIJKJIJIJIJILGJILGJGLILGLELGLGLGLELGLELENELCLENCLENCLCNENALCNANCLANCNAN%3FLANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBL%40NDLBNBNDLBLDNBLDLDLDNFLDLFLFLFJDLFLHJFLFJHLFJHJHJHLHHJJHJHJJHHJJHHJJHLHJHJHJHJFLHJFLHLFJFLFLFJFNDLFLDLDLDNDLDLDNDNBLDNBNBLBNBL%40NBN%40NBN%40N%40N%40L%3FP%40L%40P%3FL%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNANAN%3FPALANANCNALCPALCNCNCLCNENCLENELENELENEJENGLELGLGLGLGLGJILGLIJGLIJIJIJIJIJKJIJKJIHKJKHKHIJMHKHKHKFMHKHMFKFMHMDKFMFMFMFMDOFMDMDMDOBMDMBODOBMBOBMBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCMEOCMEMCOEMEMEMGMEMGMGMGMGMEMIKGMGKIMIKGKIKIKIKKKIKIKKIIKKIKIKKKIKIKIKGKIMIKGMGMIKGMGMGMEMGMEMGOEKEOEMEOEMCOEMCOEOCMCOAOCMCQAMAOCOAO%3FMAQAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cv63KrRzSwR3Dt7_JVLW-je3akY=) Provincia de Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela ### What's nearby - ![Had to stop the car and breathe in the beauty. #lake #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622845864507/3cb0bbf4-11f4-4f77-8b60-cdd66b46762d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Arenal 14 min drive \- 6.6 miles - ![That water color? Totally real! No filter used on it! This waterfall is like something out of a fairy tale! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634966138790/8d013233-4a05-4853-acaa-f9fa9e78e1f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tenorio Volcano National Park 21 min drive \- 7.0 miles - ![Panorama of volcano Arenal and view of beautiful nature of Costa Rica, La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000007687/1d660caf-c13c-415a-be22-d9d19f5f4930.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arenal Volcano National Park 54 min drive \- 23.4 miles - ![October 2018.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229900/8e322aea-edbb-46d8-a40a-5e8bf12fa11e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park 59 min drive \- 24.9 miles ### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) 80 min drive ### Restaurants - Rancho Y Mini-Super Walinche 12 min drive - Tom's Pan German Bakery 12 min drive - La Tortuga 19 min drive - Pizza Tsunami Guatuso 12 min drive - Casa Italia 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The House on the Hill have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The House on the Hill? ### Is The House on the Hill pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The House on the Hill? ### What time is check-in at The House on the Hill? ### What time is check-out at The House on the Hill? ### Where is The House on the Hill located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The House on the Hill Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Brianna S. 31 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family of 5 Kids loved the pool! Great location all within an hour of Rio Celeste, chocolate tour, sloth sanctuary, and Lake Arsenal! ##### Brianna S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Leora G. 23 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain Retreat The property is beautifully situated, comfortable and has everything one needs for a stay. The owners live on site and are very attentive and kind but not intrusive. It was well placed for exploring the Arenal area but be aware that the road from Nuevo Arenal is extremely pot holded and the 8 km takes 35 minutes to drive. ##### Leora G. Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Geetha Gopal A. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy ##### Geetha Gopal A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ---