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Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Smart TV
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway

Excellent property located 1 mile from downtown La Fortuna, the house is a great option for families traveling together, friends and couples. There is 5 bedrooms with A/C, also a central unit located in the living room and kitchen area will keep you fresh and cool after the daily adventures and 3.5 bathrooms. Besides the swimming pool area surrounded by beautiful gardens with tropical flowers, great view of the Arenal Volcano from the house.

A large house located just 2 minutes away from town (Driving), located in a very secluded, private and secure neighborhood; where you can relax and enjoy the comfort that all areas of the house give you. There are 5 rooms so is an excellent option for family meetings or friends meeting, even we can a plan an event in the open areas. You will have everything you want taking this property for you next Costa Rica vacation.

Bedroom distribution:
Room 1: King sized bed, bunk bed single (2 single beds) and full bathroom.
Room 2: Double bed, single bed, bunk bed single (2 single beds) and full bathroom.
Room 3: Double bed and single bed
Room 4: Double bed and single bed
Room 5: Bunk bed - Two single beds
***Room 3, 4 and 5 are in the second floor and share 1 full bathroom.

***Maximum people staying in the house is 17, however the base rate per night is for 10 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.

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.

MEAL SERVICES
Option 1: Guiselle Homemade Cook, Guiselle's little restaurant is just 30 seconds walk from the house in the same property; she has a little restaurant where she serves different local dishes, you can order different dishes or just one for everyone. Once you confirm your reservation you will get the information about this service and the Menu.

Option 2:
Chef Services with Nativo Chef

Hi my name is Sergio Brenes I’m a chef with over 15 years of experience. I fell in love with cooking thanks to my grandma. I started Nativo Chef 2 years ago so you can enjoy local quality food from your Airbnb.

Breakfast includes coffee, orange juice and fresh fruit from $35. Lunch and dinner are both 3 courses with a cocktail included from $80. We have kids, veggie and gluten free options.

We also have a bartender service, cocktail classes and cooking classes. We’re happy to work on special menus for you.

We’d love you to experience and enjoy Costa Rican food and it would be a pleasure to serve you.

Property manager

Home Vacations La Fortuna

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway Villa La Fortuna
Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway Villa
Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway La Fortuna
Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway
Arenal Family Families Friend
Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway
Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Villa
Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway La Fortuna
Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Villa La Fortuna

About the neighborhood

Map
La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive - 4.3 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 Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway 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. La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NICKI H.

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

Family vacation

Great place to stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very beautiful property that nicely and comfortably accommodated our group of 8 adults. It's spacious, pool area is great, 13 minute walk to town and shorter for a couple close restaurants. We felt very safe! Giselle is a lovely host and we accepted the option for an on-site meal for a couple of our lunches.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

great family home base while in La Fortuna

beautiful home in safe neighborhood with very gracious host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

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

Great place on the edge of town!

The house was great, we managed to fit 13 people without much issue! Location was great, only a minute from downtown La Fortuna. The outdoor space was amazing, our kids basically lived at the pool and we enjoyed cooking on the open grill under the covered portico. The house was super clean, we would definitely recommend staying here if you need a large house close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great Home!

We loved our stay at Arenal Family Home. It is in a great location, and the onsite restaurant was really good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy M.

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

Great house for families with many beds and space to hang out.

Huge lot, many fun outdoor spaces for everyone. Grass area, pool, lounging area. Lots of tables. Loved having a washer and dryer. Especially in the rainforest.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Best for families with small kids

The house is extremely dated and Furniture not in great condition. Master bath has one sink, one light bulb in entire room and luke warm water to tub that is a shower only.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Very nice house

Very nice property. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Lakewood, Colorado USA

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

Wonderful property for families

We stayed here with two other families and it was perfect. The shallow pool offered them ease for swimming, and the house was located close to downtown and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

V S.

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

Great home for your family

Great communication before we arrived and throughout stay. Check in very thorough. Beds we used were all comfortable. Location very convenient. Area felt safe plus gate around property. Pool very fun, nice, and clean. Great food around town and Mystico Hanging bridges were really fun!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie j.

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

Wonderful Stay in La Fortuna

Our entire family enjoyed our stay. The property was exactly as described - very roomy and super convenient to everything in La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanu S.

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

Awesome

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Great for a large group

This property is great for a large group - plenty of indoor and outdoor space. The property caretakers were so helpful and kind!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great family house

We had a wonderful stay. Our group of 9 people had 4 kids aged 4-7 and the pool area was perfect for them! There are plenty of beds and seating area in the house to accommodate quite large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheri S.

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

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay here. The owner was very kind and helpful. Management company was a little difficult to get a hold of and slow to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

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

great experience

We very much enjoyed our stay . It was exactly what we were hoping for . Very clean and plenty big . . Thank yiou
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Salena B., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

We enjoyed our stay! Nice house. Close to town and the rope swing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Kate

Exactly what we hoped to find… a centrally located place with access to all the things we wanted to do in the area and a comfy spot for the family to spend our downtime. Communication was great, hosts were responsive, neighbors were quiet. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marki J.

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

Great place in La Fortuna

The host was extremely nice and accommodating to our large party. The pool and large house with lots of sleeping areas was perfect for our large family gathering! We loved the outdoor area and the homemade meals!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

monika k.

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

Monika

Perfect location in La Fortuna. Close to the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Perfect getaway

Everything was so organized for our stay in La Fortuna. The bus from the airport, check-in, delicious meals on the property to the tours that we requested were all perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

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

Beautiful home!

While we kept ourselves busy throughout the days of our stay, it was so nice to come back to a relaxing and comfortable house in Fortuna. The house and outdoor space were perfect for our group, and provided entertainment for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andra S.

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

Andra

We had 5 adult couples and enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liana B.

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

Wonderful stay!!!

This was such a wonderful home and we enjoyed every part of it! The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location to the main area of La Fortuna! The hosts were so helpful on our journey from San Jose because of rain and made sure we had all the information we needed to make a safe journey. They drove us to our home to give us a tour and made sure we had everything we needed. Guiselle and her cooking made this trip a dream! She was so welcoming and the food was amazing. We were even asking her for her secrets! Definitely a great place for a family to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merle B.

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

Wonderful property

This is a very nice place. We had a wonderful stay with our family. The house was clean and well maintained. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023