Costa Rica Investment Property with boutique B&B, gallery, and restaurant – A Rare Turnkey Lifestyle & Income Opportunity

A private home, three synergistic businesses, thriving wildlife, and a proven customer flow — all in one extraordinary property.

Property Overview

This Costa Rica property for sale offers a unique turnkey lifestyle and income opportunity, with a boutique B&B, gallery, and restaurant surrounded by nature. This home combines privacy, modern comfort, and stunning natural surroundings — ideal for full‑time living, vacation use, or investment.

Private gated entrance with a tropical garden driveway surrounded by lush plants.
Modern Costa Rica home with landscaped tropical gardens and mountain views.
Panoramic view of Lake Arenal and surrounding mountains from the property

Why This Property is Special

The Rare Combination

1. Privacy Without Isolation

The property feels tucked away in its own tropical sanctuary, surrounded by mature gardens and natural beauty. Yet you’re only minutes from town, services, and the main road — a balance that’s almost impossible to find in this region.

2. Usable, Comfortable Land

Unlike many steep or irregular Costa Rica lots, this property offers flat, usable areas perfect for gardening, expansion, or outdoor living. The layout makes the land feel larger, more functional, and more enjoyable day‑to‑day.

3. Year‑Round Comfort

The Arenal microclimate gives you cooler temperatures, fresh breezes, and a comfortable environment without the heat and humidity of the coast. It’s the kind of climate people move here for — and it’s getting harder to find.

The Three Businesses

Butterfly Room at the Lucky Bug Bed and Breakfast featuring colorful décor and a tranquil rainforest setting.

1. Lucky Bug Bed & Breakfast — Butterfly Room

An award‑winning, five‑room B&B recognized among the top 1% of B&Bs worldwide by TripAdvisor. Each room is uniquely designed with vibrant Costa Rican artistry, offering guests a peaceful retreat surrounded by rainforest, wildlife, and the serenity of Lake Arenal.

Panoramic view of the Lucky Bug Gallery showcasing vibrant Costa Rican artwork and handcrafted pieces.

2. Lucky Bug Gallery — Panorama

A well‑known art gallery featuring original works by Costa Rican artists, including the owner and her daughters. The gallery attracts visitors from all over the region and supplies artwork to hotels, homes, and collectors. Its colorful, nature‑inspired pieces make it both a cultural attraction and a steady revenue source.

Signature corned beef hash and Reuben sandwich from Restaurante Caballo Negro, made with homemade corned beef

3. Restaurante Caballo Negro — Corned Beef Hash & Reuben

A beloved restaurant famous for its homemade corned beef, Reuben sandwiches, German specialties, and creative international dishes. With a strong local and expat following, it has become a destination in itself — known for quality, consistency, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Location Advantages

A Peaceful Setting Near Lake Arenal

The property sits in a quiet, nature‑rich area just minutes from Lake Arenal. Guests and residents enjoy cool breezes, lush greenery, and abundant wildlife — including toucans, monkeys, and tropical birds. It’s a serene environment that feels worlds away from the noise, yet close to everything you need.

Central to Major Destinations

Perfectly positioned between La Fortuna and Liberia, the property offers easy access to hot springs, waterfalls, national parks, beaches, and the Liberia International Airport. It’s an ideal base for travelers exploring the region or for owners who want convenience without sacrificing privacy.

Safe, Private, and Easily Accessible

The property is located on a paved road with reliable access year‑round. The area is known for its safety, friendly community, and peaceful atmosphere — making it attractive for families, retirees, and long‑term guests.

A Climate People Love

The elevation provides a comfortable, spring‑like climate with cooler temperatures than the coast. No need for air conditioning — just fresh mountain air and natural breezes.

Drone shot (property + lake + buildings + road)

Private lake at Lake Arenal Costa Rica investment property, rare opportunity

Wildlife photo (pair of Collared Aracaris)

Two Collared Aracaris perched together in the trees at the Lucky Bug Property in Costa Rica, showing the vibrant wildlife found on the grounds

A Rare Lifestyle Estate for Investors

Lucky Bug is not just three businesses. It is a 3,800 sq ft rainforest estate with a private lake, a boutique bed & breakfast, a destination restaurant, and a curated Costa Rican art gallery. Together, these elements create a rare lifestyle property that blends natural assets, cultural authenticity, and multiple income streams.

While some investors may focus narrowly on gallery sales or traffic numbers, the true value lies in the estate’s uniqueness: few properties in Costa Rica combine residence, hospitality, dining, and art with a private lake and lush rainforest surroundings. This is not a commodity investment — it is a scarce opportunity to own a turnkey estate that delivers both lifestyle and business potential.

The gallery is not dependent on one artist’s output. It is a curated showcase of Costa Rican talent, representing a sustainable cultural business that connects directly to the country’s creative economy. The restaurant and bed & breakfast provide steady hospitality income, while the home and lake elevate the property into a one‑of‑a‑kind estate.

In short: Lucky Bug is priced as a rare lifestyle estate with businesses attached, not as a single business ROI calculation. Investors who reduce it to traffic counts or gallery sales miss the bigger picture — the combination of natural assets, cultural authenticity, and diversified income streams that make Lucky Bug unique in the Arenal region.

What's Included for this Costa Rica property for sale

This property is being offered fully turnkey, with every detail in place to continue operations or settle in immediately. From the main home and restaurant kitchens to the gallery systems and lake amenities, all furnishings, equipment, and essentials are included — making this a rare opportunity to step into a lifestyle and business without the need for additional investment

Main Home

Main home kitchen with professional stove and modern appliances

Restaurant

Restaurant kitchen with stainless steel equipment, ready for service

Gallery

Lucky Bug Gallery Costa Rica investment property, art and retail opportunity

Bed & Breakfast

Lake Amenities

Price and Next Steps

This turnkey property — including the main home, bed & breakfast, gallery, restaurant, and lake amenities — is offered at $2,399,000. Opportunities like this are rare, combining lifestyle and business in one complete package.

For inquiries, please contact Gina at [email protected]. She will provide full details, arrange viewings, and guide you through the purchase process.

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