Lake Arenal Boutique Hotel Investment with Three Income Streams, Gallery, Restaurant, and Owner Residence

Located near Nuevo Arenal in Costa Rica’s scenic Lake Arenal region, The Lucky Bug is an established boutique hospitality property offering lake views, multiple business components, and strong owner-operator appeal. Set on approximately 5 private acres, the property combines lodging, dining, retail, and residential use in one distinctive income-producing estate.

The property includes 9 total bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, with five guest suites plus a private four-bedroom owner residence. Its operating components include Lucky Bug Bed and Breakfast, Restaurante Caballo Negro, and Lucky Bug Gallery / Retail Space, creating diversified income potential through accommodations, food and beverage, and retail sales.

Designed around nature, privacy, and guest experience, The Lucky Bug features landscaped gardens, outdoor lounge areas, forest surroundings, private walking trails, and a peaceful private lake setting. Guest suites offer forest and lake views, while the on-site restaurant, gallery, and additional commercial space provide flexibility for expanded café, wellness, retail, or guest-service use.

With trained staff, existing guest and visitor presence, and established commercial infrastructure, The Lucky Bug is well suited for owner-operators, hospitality investors, retreat hosts, lifestyle buyers, or buyers seeking an income property with onsite living near Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano.

Property Overview & Key Features

• 9 Bedrooms | 9 Bathrooms
• Boutique hotel and B&B with lake and forest views
• Located near Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rica
• Approximately 5-acre private estate
• Five guest suites plus private four-bedroom owner residence
• Three income streams: lodging, restaurant, and gallery / retail space
• Restaurante Caballo Negro on-site restaurant
• Lucky Bug Gallery / Retail Space with gift shop income potential
• Established hospitality business with trained staff
• Private lake setting with peaceful natural surroundings
• Landscaped gardens and outdoor lounge areas
• Forest hiking and walking trails
• Ample guest parking
• Main route access near Nuevo Arenal
• Additional commercial space for café, wellness, retail, or guest services
• Suitable for owner-operators, hospitality investors, retreat hosts, and lifestyle buyers
• Income property with onsite owner residence
• Expansion and operational upside through diversified revenue channels

Positioned within the desirable Lake Arenal and Nuevo Arenal market, The Lucky Bug offers a rare combination of lifestyle, location, business infrastructure, and income potential. With its boutique hotel operation, on-site restaurant, retail gallery, private owner residence, lake views, and 5-acre natural setting, the property is ideal for buyers seeking a turnkey hospitality investment in Costa Rica with both personal-use flexibility and long-term commercial upside.