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9.6

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

Arenal Adventure World12 min drive
La Fortuna Waterfall20 min drive
Arenal Volcano36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The check in process was very streamlined with personal videos from the host with instructions on how to turn on the jac...

Lisa M.

Sep 7, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bamboo Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Loft Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Room

1 King Bed

Poolside

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Living Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Wildlife and Family villa with private pool, hot tub jacuzzi, yoga platform

Escape to our nature vacation house in the heart of Costa Rica! Villa Cocos is the ultimate getaway for families and nature enthusiasts, with a birdwatching deck, private pool, hot tub jacuzzi, yoga platform, fire pit, playground, and trails to explore.
The highlight of our nature vacation house is the birdwatching deck, which offers the perfect spot for having a coffee or wine very close to the rainforest

With 4 spacious and beautifully decorated rooms, our family and kid-friendly home is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

The birdwatching deck provides a view of the surrounding rainforest, where you can observe the diverse birdlife / sloths / nature of Costa Rica.
The private pool and hot tub jacuzzi offer a refreshing retreat from the heat and the perfect place to unwind.
The yoga platform is the ideal spot to connect with nature, practice yoga, and enjoy a peaceful meditation session.
The fire pit is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family during the cool evenings and roast marshmallows while enjoying the star-studded sky.
The playground is equipped with swings, and other fun activities for kids to enjoy.
Our property features a trail for hiking and wildlife observation, allowing you to discover the diverse wildlife of Costa Rica right on your doorstep.

Features:

Four bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Private pool
Hot tub
Fully equipped kitchen
Large living room
Fire pit
Yoga deck
Spacious deck
Close to all of La Fortuna's attractions

Property manager

Danny Araya

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

View to the interior of the house from the front door,

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

+ Be happy + If you break it you pay it

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10

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

About the area

Chachagua

Located in Peñas Blancas, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

Arenal Adventure World - 12 min drive
Baldi Hot Springs - 19 min drive
Kalambu Hot Springs - 20 min drive
La Fortuna Waterfall - 20 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 36 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Murillo's Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪Chante Verde - ‬14 min drive
‪Bar y Restaurante Los Barrantes - ‬12 min drive
‪Salón Batará - ‬22 min drive
‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Wildlife and Family villa with private pool, hot tub jacuzzi, yoga platform have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wildlife and Family villa with private pool, hot tub jacuzzi, yoga platform pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wildlife and Family villa with private pool, hot tub jacuzzi, yoga platform ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wildlife and Family villa with private pool, hot tub jacuzzi, yoga platform ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wildlife and Family villa with private pool, hot tub jacuzzi, yoga platform located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Children's Eternal Rainforest, La Altura Viewpoint and Arenal Adventure World. El Salto Fortuna River and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Danette M.

30 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely LOVED this home and property!

This was a beautiful home that allowed us to spread out. Very clean and in a beautiful location. The amenities were wonderful and the host was responsive and great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

April B.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Noisiest place I’ve slept in. Pretty, but so loud!

Sad I was only able to book 3 nights here due to availability, after the first I was so happy that’s all I had. Don’t get me wrong the house and landscapes are gorgeous, but…. The mattresses are hard as rocks. AC unit in bedrooms keeps bedrooms cool, but it didn’t dent the main body of the house. The online listings that I kept referring back to because I didn’t want to bother the host were completely outdated info, from the name of the Wi-Fi, checkout time, to the code to get in (I didn’t service to see WhatsApp messages until after I could get to the house so the screenshots of the details sent from the Vrbo were all I had). The listing said there was a washer and dryer, but it was out of order and they knew about it already but didn’t tell us. The house has been added on in several places to expand it, but wasnt sealed, so bugs were getting in. Paper thin walls. It’s next to an insanely busy rode that never sleeps, so you hear motorcycles passing your window all night, but if you’re able to fall asleep there’s a rooster that starts its thing from 12 am - 4 am. It was awful. I can’t imagine that rooster not waking every single guest up it was relentless. And smaller things like an exposed drain by the hot tub that had a thick swarm of mesquites entering/exiting all day. Checkout showed 11:30 I believe on guest details in Vrbo but host messaged me asking when we were leaving because he said checkout was 10… house was missing a lot. Host made it sound like I used it all…

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place, wonderful host!

The check in process was very streamlined with personal videos from the host with instructions on how to turn on the jacuzzi. He also sent a video of the property and the areas surrounding so it was easy to find. The kitchen was fully stocked so we were able to cook dinner on our last night. Only a 15 minute drive to the central of La Fortuna. We really enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi! Air conditioning in all bedrooms made things even better with the La Fortuna heat! The property was beautiful! We went for a walk on the trail and saw a sloth in the tree. I would love to come back and stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt M.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon in La Fortuna

The property was absolutely stunning, and Danny’s communication and assistance helped make this a very special honeymoon for me and my wife.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

1 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely INCREDIBLE location and host

Wow, where to begin. This was the first out of country air b n b stay and Danny our host was over the top with his communication skills and beyond thorough with my pre-travel, Jetters to make me feel at home before I ever got there. He provided us videos so we knew exactly where to turn and how to turn the hot tub on , get inside, etc etc . 15 mins to down town la fortuna and the property itself is an absolute dream. There’s a river in front of the house for swimming. An incredible community pool. The house itself has a private pool and hot tub, hiking trails , play areas. We were greeted with the local beer, coffee and fruit. We rented our car with ALAMO HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend, no need for 4x4 in these areas as the roads are paved and the drive way is thick river rock, we actually got a 4x4 and didn’t use it a single time . I can’t recommend this place enoughjj !!!! My sisters will be staying here in September with how incredible it was. Thank you Danny !! We will be back !!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

This place was private, clean, and unique. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Nice house. Very clean. Temperature control in each bedroom. Would definitely recommend as a place to stay ~20 minutes outside of La Fortuna.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jules D.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house 15 min from La Fortuna

So while Arenal volcano is mesmerizing and beautiful, the actual town of La Fortuna isn’t particularly scenic. Therefore we were so happy to be able to sneak away to this piece of absolute paradise!! Danny’s house is private and pretty much perfect. The property is extensive and we were lucky enough to see a strawberry poison dart frog near the river, as well as toucans and many beautiful birds from the terrace. There is a bit of road noise but not a big deal for us. The pool and swing were great fun and we had simply wonderful adventures in the area: ziplining, hiking, rope swinging at El Salto. The house has everything we needed and more! And when we got home from caving at Venado Caves (amazing, highly recommend), we needed to wash our clothes and Danny actually brought over laundry detergent for us. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Danny!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really beautiful house for a family. Pool and jacuzzi were excellent. Rainforest around is beautiful and the river is nice. As I saw in other reviews the roosters are loud early in the morning but I got over it after the first morning. It’s great having lots of space and 3 bathrooms. The drive from fortuna is a little bit if a jaunt but it’s fun being out of the noisy town. The forest sounds are really cool.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine R.

17 Mar 2023

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Romantic, yet kid friendly

Beautiful grounds very close to the river. Colorful flora and many unique touches i n and out of property. Loved the sound of the river and seeing the sun come over the balcony while laying in bed in the morning.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Super close to the town of Lafortune-15 min drive, wonderful house with great amenities, pool, hot tub, river nearby. Danny was amazing, AC perfect in the rooms. Just know the water heater can trip the circuit breaker and may need to be fixed, but it's right outside the bathroom door, so its very easy! Just a lil switch. I'd 100% stay again. SO MUCH room!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dillon B.

17 Dec 2022

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Amazing

This place is better than the pictures. Definitely the nicest Vrbo we have ever stayed at. The pools were awesome. We saw sloths, toucans, and a very large orange iguana. Danny is super nice and helpful. It’s about a 20 minute drive to La Fortuna. Only downside to this place is the stupid roosters next door! Bring some earplugs if you want to sleep past 6am or just take some naps during the day. Overall, we would definitely stay here again and we’re sad to leave!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

19 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Great place to relax or use as a home base to explore Arenal and LaFortuna.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Agatha B.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Danny was exceptionally wonderful in communicating and meeting our needs most of the time. I understand some of the things we experienced were Costarican experiences and not much we could change as we Americans feel spoiled here in our country. Danny set us up with Antonieta from Mi Viaje. She was able to coordinate all of our excursions for our family while in La Fortuna at a very reasonable price. She booked us for horseback riding , water rafting and private cooking class. We loved everyone and everything. The entire experience was marvelous!! We loved the access to hot water in the showers this was such a treat. All you have to do is apply less water pressure to maximize the hot water. Do not leave any sort of snack or even an empty dirty cup out on the counter as the bugs will come out and you will pay the next morning but Danny provided us with bug spray to get rid of all the buggies. The downside, the kids were disappointed as the Hot tub will not get hot no matter how long ago you got it started. Danny changed the router the next day to maximize utility as all the tech lights etc is controlled by wifi (5g good for speed) but no luck on the hot tub only got as lukewarm. The AC in the master during the day had some type of blue light on and it was extremely hot. We notified Danny, we left for the day once we got back the light was still on but temp was cooler at night. There is only one TV in the house which again weird for us Americans but the TV Remote did not want to function properly and only one channel in English the news so not a whole lot to watch there. The kitchen does not have a full Stove only portable top counter oven but we didn’t cook anything during our stay do there was no problem. There is a wonderful fire pit sitting area by the river in the backyard of the property but no firewood avaible and the fire pit was full of water as we visited during rain season. In the backyard there is a beautiful area to play freely trampoline and soccer goals. The pool house bedroom bathroom was not finished so only the commode available no sink or shower to use. We would had loved to have available Sitting stools for kitchen countertop as the mosquitoes were so bad in the beautiful balcony. The bedrooms don’t have closets so maybe a bit more storage solutions would had been nice as oursolution we did not unpack for the 4 nights 5 days. There is a washer but no dryer. We had to go into town to wash and dry our wet clothes.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

1 June 2022

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Great River House

The house was beautiful, and Danny was a great host! Our family was very comfortable and loved being close to the river.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

This place was very relaxing. Lots of places to sit down and enjoy the sites and sounds of nature. I loved relaxing on the deck in the hammock swing especially in the morning.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

11 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We absolutely loved our stay here and miss it already. The house was beautiful and it was close to the store and places to eat. It felt private even though it's close to the main road. It's not too far of a drive to La Fortuna where there's a lot to do and see. (Great food there) Danny was a great host and very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd (Tony) M., Roseville

23 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Enjoyed our stay.

Perfect place to relax. Very close to La Fortuna.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

18 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

This was such a fun stay for us. The pool, hot tub, and yard kept my kids and teen happy and coffee with sloth in a nearby tree kept mama happy. Close to stores and local restaurants for meals and all the supplies needed for cooking at the house. Hot water at the kitchen sink was a challenge but otherwise a perfect stay and super close to Fortuna and Arenal as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared S.

25 Mar 2022

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Wonderful stay

This place was amazing! Within driving distance of La Fortuna with plenty to do all around. The house was clean and Danny was a very responsive host. The only downside was the jacuzzi never got warm. We were told it would take two hours to warm up and we gave it plenty of time to kick in to no prevail. Something that didn’t affect our stay but would have made it that much better! I recommend this to everyone and will definitely look to book again if when we return!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

16 Mar 2022

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Great house and location

Villa Cocos is conveniently located close to the town of La Fortuna which has lots of great restaurants, shops and adventurous activities. The property is beautiful with lush foliage and a river running through it. We enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi and drank coffee on the deck in the mornings while watching the sloth in the tree. Danny provided fantastic recommendations on activities and set up massages at the house, plus COVID testing for airlines and transportation to the airport. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend Villa Cocos!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

15 Feb 2022

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Wonderful Spot

We absolutely loved this property just a short 15-minute drive from La Fortuna. My husband and I stayed here after our wedding, and a couple of our friends came with us. The pool was a bit chilly, so we utilized the hot tub instead, which was still amazing! The host was kind, attentive to our needs, and quickly responded to an WhatsApp messages we needed to send (needed extra trash bags). We would definitely stay here again,

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kirsten N.

11 Jan 2022

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Great property for exploring

We really enjoyed our stay here. Danny was very communicative, and the property was wonderful for exploring , my children loved playing in the river and it was so nice to have that available to them. The kitchen is a little difficult to cook a full meal in and there is not hot water for washing dishes which is a little strange. But overall it was very nice!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M., Merced

25 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

My family and i stayed here. It was a great place. Right by river, and what they call a "SODA" restaurant. which was a few minutes walk down. The patio view was nice and relaxing. The swimming pool and spa were both great ways to relax after a fun day of hiking and adventure. There is a small town near by within minutes drive. We would stay here again. House is clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Danny Araya

We are a local agency, we have more than 5 years working with vacation rentals in la Fortuna and Jaco beach.
We are experts in la Fortuna, all the staff is local and know all the little details that will make your trip Amazing.

Why they chose this property

+ If you are looking for nature this is your place
+ Relaxing private, perfect place to explore la Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano Area
+ Nomads or homeworking people this is your place full free wifi 150 Mbps upload and download

What makes this property unique

Free wifi 200Mbps
Private and safe home
Pool
Jacuzzi / hot tub
Birdwatching
Nature environment
Cozy home
15 minutes from la Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano