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Villa Marcela Private villa with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms
Great option for your family or friends trip in La Fortuna
Great volcano view from the pool area
Comfortable living room
Main bedroom with private bathroom A/C unit and Cable TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Home Vacations La Fortuna
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 deadlock

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this villa is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baldi Hot Springs. 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.
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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 23 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway located?

Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela N.

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

Beautiful La Fortuna Vacation

The house was perfect for our extended family of 8. The view of the volcano from the pool was beautiful. The house was well stocked. The concierge service was amazing. This location was close to town and also close to the sites. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcia h.

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

Great place

Great place really clean private but conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Owners were very accomodating and quick to respond.!

Nice location - cute restaurant right down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane m.

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

Christmastime stay

Nice property, easy to get to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Great place

Nice quiet location - with close access to La Fortuna. Enjoyed the pool and tours of the area. Very clean and safe!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne R.

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

Family and Friends trip to Costa Rica

We loved staying in this home . It was a perfect location to get to all of our activities, close to restaurants. The pool was wonderful and the kitchen gave us the option to cook a nice breakfast a couple of mornings. The only suggestion I have is that the steps going into the pool were a little slippery and one of our friends actually slipped going into the pool. It might be great to add a hand rail. Overall, we absolutely loved our time in Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina v.

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

Quiet/private home close to downtown

We had a great stay at Villa Marcella. The home and yard was very spacious and it felt very private and safe. It had a big kitchen & the complimentary coffee was very nice :) the hosts were super helpful with planning activities. I would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal stay for our group of 7 (5 adults, 2 kids). Everything was really clean and well appointed. We had a great time using the pool. We also took advantage of their tour service every day of our visit and everything went off without a hitch. Grocery store is about a 10 minute walk away and there are a couple restaurants about 5-10 minute walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

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

Family travel

Great location-easy walk into town or $2 dollar cab ride. Cabs quickly responsive and easy. Home meticulous and spacious for large group. Can say enough about House of Tours (owners). BEST service and instant communication. Met all our needs at rental and transportation. They truly do get best prices Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T., Ottawa, Canada

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

Excellent location

Great place to stay if you want to be close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gay U.

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

Nice home

Nice four bedroom house, just outside of town with small pool that was clean. Management company was very responsive. We did not think the exterior alarm system worked
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

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

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

David M.

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

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

Jessica S.

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

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

Kristina N.

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

Perfect location!

Loved staying here! Make sure you eat with Guiselle next door!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tamara H.

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

Stay at house

Great house plan. True to picture. Only draw back was the size of the shared bathroom. No space on bathroom vanity. None at all. Could not even leave a toothbrush out. No place for toilet paper. Toilet paper was on top of toilet. Hard to reach. The other bathrooms are very large but this shared bath was extremely very small. Lack of hot water after 2 showers. Water was freezing cold. Had to wait about 2 hours for water to become warm ( not hot). Other than that the house is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph C., Arlington Heights, IL

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

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

Michiko C.

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

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

Cecile X.

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

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

Angie M.

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

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

8/10 Good

sandy l.

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

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

Megan P.

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

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

Dennis T.

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

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

Courtney J.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Home Vacations La Fortuna

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Our names are Eder Cruz & Allen Murillo, two good friends that have more than 15 years of experience working in tourism in La Fortuna, we grew up La Fortuna and decided to work together creating Home Vacations La Fortuna on May 2015, our main goal: Make things easier and simple for our guest.
On 2018 we create The House of Tours to provide our guests the best experiences during their stay in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area, we have the best tours and transportation services/rates in the area.

We manage/own about 40 properties in La Fortuna, we have a wide variety of options: private bedrooms, apartments, cabins, homes and villas up to 16 people some of them with private pool, hot tubs, nice opens areas, creeks nearby and more facilities. Over this years we have met lot of people which is one of the best things about working in tourism, every day we work very hard to make our guest happy so our business has been very successful thanks to the good reviews that we get from them.

Adding The House of Tours we hire Alonso Esquivel which is a expert tour guide and he works with us in the office so we can offer anything you need in La Fortuna, we have an office in downtown La Fortuna where we meet our guest so you don’t have to go around looking your property just get to our office and we will guide you to your place.

Once you book with us you will have access to our Drive Carpet with Check In information, general information about La Fortuna, restaurants recommendations, amazing discounts in all activities, special packages, rent a car with Adobe (The best one in Costa Rica), shuttles services from anyplace in Costa Rica and more detailed information to make things easier for you; if you have questions of anything you need just send us a message a we will get back to you very soon.

Why they chose this property

Centrally location just 1 km from downtown La Fortuna, which makes a property close by to everything but a bit away so you can relax and enjoy your vacations.

What makes this property unique

Comfortable, quiet, private and location are the best of this unique property

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests