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"Location is great. Facilities are great. Front desk great. Felt that hot water did not last sufficiently long for a family of 4. Had golf cart parked on our parking space and when we tried driving around it to get to our unit we scratched car on the hedges which is unfortunate as it is a rental car. Some issues with bugs getting into the house which we had to remove as one of the members in our family was bug phobic. "

SAR 730 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

"My family had a wonderful time when we stayed at this house. The house was beautiful, my children loved the porches with hammocks. The view of the volcano was excellent, and it was within a 20 minute drive from anything we wanted to see within the area.Our host recommended a tour organizer/guide who lived two houses down (Papa's place). He too was excellent, reasonable prices, excellent tour. His wife also cooks if notified in advance for small (or large) groups. "

"Where to begin? Let’s start from the booking! Even before I booked Melanie answered my questions and continued to be very responsive.Check in was efficient with staff onsite ready to show us everything and answer questions. Pictures don’t give the living area justice (basically 2 large studios). And we didn’t realize there was a 3rd floor with seating area!Living areas cleaned and all functional!Views - OMG!!! Again, nicer in person.Similar to another family we let kids stay downstairs with 2...

"We stayed 3 days in Arenal area Excellent locationVery close to everything. House itself is spacious with beautiful pool ground area "

"Great place, Louis, the grounds keeper, told us on day one there were 3 sloths on the property. He took us around and we got great footage. We could watch one each day from the pool/patio area. The house was great. Only down side was its little trek to LaFortuna, but I would highly recommend. "

New pool off main patio - New August 2024

"We loved the location and the house. Very responsive and accommodating host."

"The house is very new and luxurious. There are plenty of places to"

SAR 2,865 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Feb - 7 Feb

"We had such an amazing time at this VRBO. It is such a beautiful home with amazing view and lush flora right out your window. The host was so amazing to work with. His communication was fast and great. The can opener needed replaced and he dropped one of the next day. He was very attentive to any need. I highly recommend this location. We loved the outdoor living area and beautiful pool. "

" Great place for our birding group."

Our house, with living space & 1 bathroom on the 1st floor & 2 bedrooms upstairs

"We had an incredible stay at this cozy and well-equipped cabin! The surroundings are absolutely stunning, and Raul was an amazing host. He went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable—he was very flexible with our changing arrival time and even waited for us late at night as we encountered some challenges with the rental car. He also helped set up a fantastic night hike with his son and showed us the unique plants around the property. His attention to detail and kindness truly...

"Our family had a great time in La Fortuna! The check in process was straightforward and Karen was very responsive anytime we needed to contact her. We had a little issue with the safe and Karen arrived within the hour to give us the key and resolve the issue. The air conditioning worked well, beds were comfortable, and the kitchen was as described. Thank you for a lovely stay!"

Main space, kitchen, living room, room 2 in the back

"We loved exploring the property at night with our headlamps. ENDLESS critters to see. "

"I hate to make a review like this but we had to leave early and find a new place. The “dog kennel” next door had barking day and night was unbearable. The exposed electrical wiring in the shower caused concern. The owner was very responsive but could not correct condition. The property was rated a 10 with 7 reviews when I booked. Not sure hire that could be possible."

SAR 375 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jan - 1 Feb

"Great stay in a very spacious and clean home. Kitchen is basic, cooking on a camp stove, heat your water for dishwashing. The home was more than enough for one person.Important to shut the bathroom door or else you will smell sewer all the time. "

SAR 364 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

"I was pleasantly surprised by how this gem is tucked away behind the hotel. You are close-by to help if you need, but you are still far enough to get your full privacy. It’s quite a romantic hideaway. I’d say it suitable for a couple or a small family (due to the sleeping arrangements). The shower pressure is remarkable but the size of the shower is outstanding-biggest shower I’ve ever seen. The tree branches will sway back and forth against the windows, which creates this peace and tranquility...

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

"Absolutely gorgeous views and accommodations. Guest book gave accurate recommendations of surroundings. People of El Castillo were gracious and kind. Hot Springs, massage, star gazing and tranquility. Perfect Stay."

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jan - 1 Feb

"Lovely, tidy, private setting away from the busy town of Fortuna. Clean and quiet, with super helpful & responsive hosts that live on the property. 5-minute walk into town, or over to the market, or to Restaurante Harmony. Loads of birds to see every morning! Sweet little spot to visit. "

Casa Zabala. Two porches to drink a cup of coffee!

"Our family enjoyed our stay and found it peaceful. The host was really helpful and his instructions to find the place were perfect. It is about 20 minutes drive from Santa Elena and most attractions in the area. It was great being on a coffee farm as we had learnt about coffee production in Arenal before going to Monteverde. One of our group likes a dishwasher (there isn’t one) but the rest of us don’t mind handwashing. Most places we stayed in Costa Rica had no dishwasher. There were 2...

"The property was very clean! Anything questions we had were answered very quickly through WhatsApp. It was nice to know the owners are very attentive to your needs! It has everything we needed! It is about 10 minutes from town, but once you get used to the drive it gets easier. The road felt safe and no animals or critters came into the house (we were worried that might happen). Highly recommend this cute little place! "

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Feb - 5 Feb

"I took my family of 13 including 4 grandchildren to Costa Rica for 10 days. We stayed at the Pie in The Sky Villas for the first 5 nights and were not disappointed. The house and grounds were amazing and the views even better. We were fortunate to meet the owner, Ronald Peterson, after a few minutes he became one of my family. You could not ask for a better host. The location is perfect for any activities you want around the Arenal Volcano. 5 bedrooms & 5 baths, more than enough room for...

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"Most nicest and luxurious hotel in La Fortuna. The best location. Nice view of the Volcano.Staff was great, attentive and friendly. Hotel common areas and rooms were very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was nicely equipped to make your stay comfortable. Will definitely stay again when coming back to visit. Highly recommend."

SAR 597 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Feb - 6 Feb