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Outdoor pool
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Arenal Adventure World
    11 min walk
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    20 min walk
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    3 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    6 min drive

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

With a stay at this villa, you'll be centrally located in La Fortuna, within a 10-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. .This villa is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Arenal Volcano.
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What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Arenal Volcano - 23 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pollo Fortuneño - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway

Villa Marcela is located 1 mile from downtown La Fortuna, the house is an excellent option for families, friends and couples traveling together. There are 4 bedrooms with A/C units, three full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen area, WIFI (15 Megabytes) and Cable TV. Relaxing private pool and BBQ area to enjoy after your daily adventures. Great option to explore La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area, very close to all main attractions.

Comfortable Villa just 3 minutes away from the central park of La Fortuna, great option for extended families and groups of friends.

Bedroom distribution:
Bedroom 1: King sized bed, private bathroom and A/C unit.
Bedroom 2: Full and single bed with A/C unit.
Bedroom 3: Two full beds with A/C unit.
Bedroom 4: Queen bed, A/C unit and private bathroom.
***This bedroom is outside the house by the pool area.
***Maximum people staying in the house is 11, however the base rate per night is for 6 people, each additional person will have an extra cost of US$25 per person per night so please add the total of people staying to get the correct amount to pay.

The villa is completely private for our guests, you do not share with anyone; we have other properties close by but each one has it own private entrance, every space between guests is separated. Property caretakers live on site taking care about maintenance of everything. Please check all of our house rules and add all the people staying, the house rate depends on how many people is staying, including kids.

We offer FREE PLANNING SERVICE for your transportation and tours in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area, just let us know what you would like to do and we will help you to organize your vacations in our country with excellent rates and service. Once you book our property we will send you a detailed document with information about activities, transportation and more things about La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area.

We have a small Tour Office named The House of Tours, which can organize any transportation from/to La Fortuna and any place in Costa Rica with bilingual drivers, comfortable units with A/C (Toyota Hi-Ace or Hyundai H1 2017/2018/2019 models) and excellent customer service. Also we can help you plan your tours in La Fortuna with the best rates, just let us know what you have on your mind and we will help you creating an itinerary during your stay.

Also we can help you arrange Costa Rican meal at La Casa de La Tortilla (Just steps away from your house), which is located by the property and Guiselle and Antonio will be glad to host you and prepare the bests Costa Rican meals, in their house they have a little restaurant and a typical Costa Rican kitchen where they serve the meals, once you book you can ask for the menu and in case you want we can get you private chef services in the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free villa features ecotours nearby, kayaking nearby, and rafting nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Home Vacations La Fortuna

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Villa Linda Vista Families Friends Gateway
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway La Fortuna
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa La Fortuna

Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecile X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for group of 8
This property was perfect for our group! The location was ideal for all the activities we had planned. Mario also was instrumental in organizing our daily activities. I have already shared both the house information and our daily itinerary while in LaFortuna. We will absolutely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
This location was fantastic. Close to many different restaurants as well as places to go sightsee. The house was great and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
We had a group of 7 (parents, 4 boys, and family friend who is 70). We loved this house. It was close to everything and walkable to some restaurants. The pool was great and the grounds were lovely- even had a view of Arenal when it was clear. There were hummingbirds galore, which wr loved watching in the mornings while having coffee by the pool. The kitchen was well-appointed and there were plenty of towels for everyone. Overall, I highly recommended and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience in La Fortuna!
Lovely home, with convenient access to in town La Fortuna. Had a fun time rafting, climbing Arenal, and enjoying hot springs! Office communication was excellent and friendly. Only suggestion is for office to make sure AC is at a more comfortable temperature before arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base in La Fortuna!
We really enjoyed the outdoor space at this home! The pool and porch area were very well maintained and a great place to relax after hiking around Arenal and and rafting the Baldi. There's also a small yard for kids to play. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer B., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Property was great and we had a wonderful time. Managing company was excellent to work with - extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michiko C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Perfect house for our needs and great, central location. Quiet, secure neighborhood. Beautiful yard. We would definitely stay here again if we come back. Property management was also able to book all our excursions at a great price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Fortuna
We loved our stay at the house. House was clean and beds were comfortable. Location was great close to many attractions. The living space doesn’t have air conditioning but keeping bedrooms doors open helped cool the room. The only negative is the lack of pans for the oven and the shower in the master bedroom doesn’t drain well which makes the bathroom floor get very wet. Check in was super easy and Carlos was very helpful. We didn’t use his services to book tours only because we were in a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
LaFortuna stay
We stayed here from 5/17/24 - 5/22/24. We were 8 adults total. The house is very nice. It was very warm when we first arrived. Only the bedrooms are air conditioned. We found out quickly if you open the bedroom doors it helps to cool the rest of the house. The house was well equipped with kitchen items and we were able to cook a few meals. It was nice to be able to grill. The bedrooms were all decent sized and the beds were super comfy. We got great use out of the pool. Also the egg chair outside was a favorite of everyone’s to sit and relax in. We were so close to grocery stores and to town. The amount of restaurants within a 5 mile area is very extensive. We really loved this house. We all agreed if we ever come back we will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Stayed here with a group of 8 adults. Great location that was a quick drive to town and a short trip to most popular locations in the area. Gated property that felt safe the entire time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This place was great! It had enough space for all 8 of us. The beds were large and comfortable. It was in a quiet neighborhood but still close to the places you want to go and see. We had a car so that made it easy. The living areas didn’t have ac, so we left the doors to the bedroom open when we could but it got very warm. The pool was nice and relaxing, though there wasn’t much shade so the tiles were very hot. It was too hot to simply lounge by the pool. We used the tour company to book several tours. It was very easy and affordable. We also had a home cooked meal at a love couples home next door. It was perfect for our last night in Costa Rica!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida Villa
We really enjoyed the house and location, and had a fantastic week of high adventure and sightseeing. The Home Vacation folks were quick to answer questions and provide useful information. They also arranged all our activities with terrific tours and guides. There’s something for everybody in La Fortuna. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Celina S., Bloomington, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with beautiful views
We spent a few days at this property, there were 9 of us. The kids loved the pool but we did discover after my daughter’s suit got ruined that there was a lot of scum in the pool, we asked for it to be cleaned but it only got stirred up. We did continue to use it but pretty disappointed a brand new suit is garbage from the pool. The rest of the house was good, met our needs. There is a grill but no charcoal is provided, we were able to get it at the store. There’s air conditioning in the bedrooms that worked great but the living area did get quite warm (normal in Costa Rica). The views of the volcano are absolutely spectacular and although in a little community the house feels very quiet and secluded! We also felt it was safe and secure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph C., Arlington Heights, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect House!
This house was perfect for our adventures in La Fortuna! The kids loved the pool, and it was a great location for our planned excursions. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, awesome location
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was very convenient and just a few minutes from several of the activities we did. Beautiful volcano view from the pool. The only issue we had at the house was septic smell coming from outdoor 4th bedroom. We notified the property manager and Pablo nicely brought over an air freshener but said they need to dig up the toilet or it’s possibly the shower drain, a 2 day process, to try to fix the issue. The bad smell continued to be pretty strong, even with the air fresheners. Hope that can be fixed soon for other guests. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay!! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
We stayed at this property in February and it is just as pictured. Plenty of room for our family of five (kids ages 4-13) and very clean and spacious. Location very convenient to all La Fortuna has to offer and the view of the volcano on a clear day is gorgeous! But the absolute best part was how well Eder and Allen took care of us. Due to flight delays we arrived very late and Eder stayed in contact with us, waited and helped direct us to the property. He really went above and beyond for us. Every day they helped arrange tours and activities for our whole family and their restaurant recommendations were spot on! Overall we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This house was an awesome home base for our time in La Fortuna. We had 2 families traveling together and there was plenty of space. Kids loved the pool. House was a short drive from down town. Great place and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option in La Fortuna
Location is close to downtown and many attractions. House was clean, and had everything you needed. Management company stays in touch and very helpful for any bookings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc D., bourget, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
great house and location
house was exactly what we were looking for, just outside Fortuna, with volcano view! Alonso was a great help…always available! everything was as per the listing and even better…close to alot of activities… wouldn’t hesitated to rent this house again! only one small blemish, there was loud music on one night at the neighbors, till 3am! nothing to do with property manager but something for him to look into. still very satisfied with this property and location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house
The house was perfect for our group of 3 couples. The only negative was the sewer smell the first evening. I contacted the property manager and it was corrected the next day. Also, the 4th bedroom and bathroom must be accessed from out side the main house. The pool was clean and refreshing. Kitcen was well appointed and spacious. Proximity to La Fortuna was great. View of volcano was great if you can catch it before the cloud cover. We would stay again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sandy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful host
Enjoyed our time here. Eder very quick to respond to questions and helped us with tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in La Fortuna!
This was a perfect property. I travelled with my husband and 3 children (21, 20, 16) over Christmas. A highlight of my kids trip was the El Salto Rope Swing. This was a quick 10 minute walk from the property and apparently the only free thing to do in La Fortuna. My kids loved it. The property was lovely and very comfortable for the 5 of us. Eder planned all of our excursions with wonderful vendors. We were picked up from our home and dropped off when the activities were done. He arranged everything. It was very easy to communicate with the property manager and everything was handled with great professionalism. I would recommend this property and using the travel agent services as Eder made planning so simple for us. For reference, we went canyoning, white water rafting, on a private volcano hike, spent an evening at Baldi Hot Springs, and rode ATVs. It was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in La Fortuna
We loved this place. Clean and nicely updated. Very comfortable. Close to town but a long walk. The company that does the property management was great. Very responsive to questions and set us up on a number of adventures. Best was the safari float with Carlos as our guide- wonderful!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, helpful hosts and beautiful location
Since this was the first vacation for us with our 7 month old baby, we knew we needed a place that was clean, safe, an easy commute to main attractions and nice enough to enjoy on its own. And this property knocked it out of the park! The house itself was exceptionally clean and stocked with everything we needed- crib and highchair included. The pool and patio area is just as pictured- great landscaping and the view of Arenal Volcano is spectacular. Finally, Allen was very helpful throughout our entire stay. He even helped us arrange for pizza delivery on our last night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harmander S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and well equipped property in La Fortuna
We stayed here for four nights while in La Fortuna. The check in process was to go to their office in town and then a representative takes you to the property and explains everything. This process was smooth and the rep was very friendly. The place is fantastic, well maintained and extremely clean. We could not have asked for a better place. The location is great, about a 90 second drive into “downtown”. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023