Leaves & Lizards: Profitable Boutique Hotel in #1 Travel Destination
La Fortuna, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Basic Listing Information
- Price
- $2,495,000
- Listing ID
- CS1900151
- Property Type
- Hotel/Resort/Hostel
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Status
- Sold
- Images
- 23
- Beds/Baths
- 14/13
- Beds
- 14
- Baths
- 13
- Location Type
- Mountain
- View Type
- Garden View, Mountain View, Northern View, Southern View, Western View, Wooded View
- Total Lot Size
- 10.02 ha (24.76 acre)
- Total Interior Area
- 1,689.36 m² (18,184.05 sq ft)
Leaves and Lizards is a family-run boutique hotel, situated in the popular tourist destination of La Fortuna – home of the Arenal Volcano. This award-winning hotel will really ‘wow’ your guests as they enjoy the surreal sights and sounds of this stunning area.
The hotel offers 9 unique, private, deluxe lodging (including a Tree House and a Hobbit House!) spread out on 30 acres of rolling, tropically landscaped and forested hills, all with amazing views of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Lodging accommodations include a mini-refrigerator, ceiling fans, safe, private bathroom (some with additional outdoor showers), and terrace area(s). The onsite restaurant has stunning views of Arenal Volcano. A large infinity pool, poolside Tiki bar, children's pool, and waterfall complete the tropical vibe!
Long Description
Leaves and Lizards is a family-run boutique hotel, situated in the popular tourist destination of La Fortuna – home of the Arenal Volcano. This award-winning hotel will really ‘wow’ your guests as they enjoy the surreal sights and sounds of this stunning area.
The hotel offers 9 unique, private, deluxe lodging (including a Tree House and a Hobbit House!) spread out on 30 acres of rolling, tropically landscaped and forested hills, all with amazing views of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Lodging accommodations include a mini-refrigerator, ceiling fans, safe, private bathroom (some with additional outdoor showers), and terrace area(s). The onsite restaurant has stunning views of Arenal Volcano. A large infinity pool, poolside Tiki bar, children's pool, and waterfall complete the tropical vibe!
This region of the tropical rain forest is known for a temperate climate, bird watching, sloth excursions, volcano hiking and views, and many other exciting activities including, horseback riding, hiking, and zip-lining. Also, within an easy drive are the Tenorio National Park where the popular Rio Celeste is located and the geothermally active Miravalles Volcano complex.
Guests are provided with concierge service in a comfortable, private and secure environment surrounded by the beautiful countryside with stunning mountain and volcano views of the Alajuela province of Costa Rica. This region is home to a great diversity of wildlife including howler monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, sloths, macaws, toucans, parrots and parakeets, coatis, iguanas, and other exotic animals. The property has a recent bird count of 200 species onsite.
This full-service property boasts a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom owners/mangers home, reception, office, laundry/storage, garage, yoga deck, permaculture project and greenhouse for sustainable eco-tourism, horse barn with a covered and outdoor arena, and a livestock barn. There is room for expansion on the 30-acre community.
The hotel has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence since its inception in 2007 of which only 1% of the hotels in the world earn. In 2018 Leaves and Lizards was recognized as the third-best boutique hotel in Costa Rica and the fourth-best hotel in Central America. While the hotel itself is exceptional; the La Fortuna area was voted by Trip Advisor in 2019 as the #1 tourist destination for vacation activities in the world, thus adding to the value of this property.
Do not miss this amazing opportunity to own your own boutique hotel and take this unique property to the next level.
- Details
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Roof Type Metal Number of Units 13 Number of Bedrooms 14 Number of Full Bathrooms 13 Number of Stories 1 Total Interior Area 1,689.36 m² (18,184.05 sq ft) Total Area under Roof 1,689.36 m² (18,184.05 sq ft) Total Lot Size 10.02 ha (24.76 acre) Floor Type Concrete, Tile Construction Status Completed Construction Type Concrete Year Built 2008 Year Remodelled 2018 Appliances Included Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Grill, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Stove Hood, Washing Machine Air Condition Type Multiple Wall Units Furnished Type Fully Pool Yes Jacuzzi No Parking Type Parking Lot Number of Parking Spaces 5 Telephone Yes Internet Types Cable Internet Television Types High Def. Cable TV BBQ Yes - Geography
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Location La Fortuna, La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica Country Costa Rica State Alajuela County San Carlos District La Fortuna City/Town La Fortuna Zip Code 21007 Location Type Mountain Geographic Type Rain Forest View Type Garden View, Mountain View, Northern View, Southern View, Western View, Wooded View Elevation 375.00 m (1,230.31 ft) Precipitation Rainy - Features
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Interior Features Included Bar, Breakfast Bar, Fully Equiped Kitchen, Handicap Accessible, High Ceilings, Multiple Master Suites, Storage Room, Wet Bar Exterior Features Included Garden, Handicap Accessible, Storage Closet - Infrastructure
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Street Access Type Paved Road Type of Water City Water Type of Sewer Septic Type of Internet Cable Internet Type of Television Cable Television Type of Electricity Public Telephone Available Yes - Financial/Legal
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Price per Air-Conditionable Living Area $1,476.89/m2 ($137.21/sqft) Price per Total Area Under Roof $1,476.89/m2 ($137.21/sqft) Price per Square Meter $24.90/m2 ($2.31/sqft) List Price $2,495,000 Ownership Type Fee Simple