Arenal Hills

What Arenal Hills does

Arenal Hills is a master-planned, gated residential villa community in the Arenal region of Costa Rica, developed and operated by Costa Rica Land Capital Partners under the leadership of Gerald Baum. The community is built on a 146-acre site near La Fortuna and is planned for a limited collection of 128 individually commissioned villas, released in structured phases over more than nine years. Five distinct villa models are offered — Villa Torres (2-bed, from $525,000), Villa Ramírez (3-bed, from $650,000), Villa Seville (Premium Plus, from $750,000), Villa Fleta (3-bed/3-bath, from $850,000), and Villa Bernabè (3-bed/3-bath, from $850,000) — with sizes ranging from 2,228 to 3,419 sq ft and Silver, Gold, and Platinum interior finish packages.

The community's underlying infrastructure includes underground utilities, high-speed fibre optic internet, golf cart pathways, 24/7 gated security with camera systems and on-site personnel, and managed landscaping. Architectural designs are credited to architects affiliated with The Springs Resort & Spa and Nayara Gardens, with Villa Seville featuring a Southeast Asian-inspired aesthetic. A strategic partnership with The Springs Resort & Spa provides residents with access to geothermal hot springs, spa, dining, and adventure amenities.

The business model combines one-time villa sales (the primary revenue stream) with an optional Managed Rental Programme that handles Airbnb listing management, dynamic pricing, guest communication, check-in/check-out, housekeeping, and maintenance oversight for participating owners. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via dedicated sales offices in La Fortuna, Costa Rica and Spring Hill, Florida, complemented by a website, blog/journal content, video tours, and scheduled in-person property tours. Target customers are international buyers (primarily North American), seasonal residents, real estate investors, and permanent expatriates seeking legally secure, fully serviced Costa Rican property.

Name

Arenal Hills

Legal name

Arenal Hills

Website

https://arenalhills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arenal Hills is a Costa Rica-based master-planned gated community selling 128 individually commissioned luxury villas (priced $525K–$850K) to international buyers, with optional managed Airbnb rental services and partnership access to The Springs Resort & Spa amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Lessors of Real Estate (5311), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villa Resorts & Branded Villa Communities (THAMAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services (THAMAEAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury villa development
• Master-planned community
• Residential property sales
• Vacation rental management
• International property buyers

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Villa Sales: One-time sale of individually commissioned villas within the 128-villa gated community. Buyers select floor plans, homesites, and interior appointment packages prior to completion. Starting prices range from $525,000 to $850,000 depending on villa model.
2. Managed Rental Program: Optional managed Airbnb rental program where Arenal Hills handles platform listing management, dynamic pricing, guest communication, on-site check-in/out, housekeeping, and maintenance oversight. Participation is voluntary for owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arenal Hills sells individually commissioned luxury villas within a 128-villa master-planned gated community on 146 acres in the Arenal region of Costa Rica. The company offers five villa models (Villa Seville, Torres, Ramírez, Fleta, and Bernabè) ranging from $525,000 to $850,000, designed for international buyers seeking long-term ownership. Complementary services include an optional managed Airbnb rental programme and structured ownership guidance including legal coordination for cross-border transactions.

Product overview

Arenal Hills is a master-planned, gated residential villa community in the Arenal region of Costa Rica offering a curated collection of individually commissioned villas for long-term ownership. The product portfolio comprises five distinct villa models: Villa Seville (Premium Plus flagship, 3-bed/2-bath, private ownership only), Villa Torres (2-bed/2-bath entry-level), Villa Ramírez (3-bed/2-bath mid-tier), Villa Fleta (3-bed/3-bath two-storey flagship), and Villa Bernabè (3-bed/3-bath two-storey Premium). Properties range from 2,228 to 3,419 sq ft with starting prices from $525,000 to $850,000. The community spans 146 acres with 128 planned villas. Optional add-on services include a Managed Rental Programme for Airbnb participation and comprehensive ownership guidance for international buyers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Villa Seville: The most exclusive offering at Arenal Hills, designed by architects of Nayara Gardens. A signature residence for private ownership and elevated living.
• Villa Torres
• Villa Ramírez
• Villa Fleta
• Villa Bernabè

Products and services

• Villa Seville

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9 years of development with zero incidents of vandalism or theft
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Springs Resort & SpacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArenal Hills maintains a structured partnership with The Springs Resort & Spa, one of Costa Rica's recognized hospitality destinations in the Arenal region. Through this partnership, residents may access select resort amenities including natural geothermal hot springs, spa and wellness facilities, dining venues, and adventure activities. The partnership enhances lifestyle options while preserving the residential character of Arenal Hills. The community remains independent and residential in structure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa: Tabacón is a leading luxury hot springs and resort operator in the Arenal region, competing with The Springs Resort & Spa for tourism dollars and adjacent to Arenal Hills' geographic catchment area.
• The Preserve at Playa Grande: The Preserve is a master-planned luxury residential community in Costa Rica with private villas and resort-style amenities, targeting international buyers in a similar segment to Arenal Hills.
• Hacienda Pinilla: Hacienda Pinilla is a master-planned luxury beachfront residential and resort community in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, competing directly for the same international luxury villa buyer in the Costa Rica market.
• Los Sueños Resort and Marina: Los Sueños is a luxury resort and residential community in Herradura Bay, Costa Rica offering private residences with rental management programs, comparable to Arenal Hills' integrated villa/resort model.

Direct peers

• Inspirato: Inspirato is a luxury vacation club and residence club with managed rental components, targeting a similar high-net-worth international buyer seeking turnkey luxury accommodation.
• Pacaso: Pacaso offers luxury co-ownership of vacation homes with professional management, closely paralleling Arenal Hills' model of luxury residential villas with optional managed rental and concierge services for international buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Private Residences: Four Seasons offers branded luxury residential villas at resort destinations globally with concierge and management services, representing a higher-end branded alternative competing for the same international luxury villa buyer.
• Rosewood Residences: Rosewood offers branded luxury residences at resort destinations with hotel-managed services, comparable to Arenal Hills in pairing villa ownership with hospitality amenities and management infrastructure.
• Aman Residences: Aman offers ultra-luxury branded residences at resort destinations with full management services, setting the upper benchmark for branded luxury villa ownership that Arenal Hills positions alongside.

Others

• Nayara Gardens: Nayara Gardens is a luxury hotel in the Arenal region whose architects designed Villa Seville; it competes as a luxury accommodation provider while also serving as a design and amenity partner for Arenal Hills.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArenalHills
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArenalHillsLand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arenal-hills

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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