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Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway

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Outdoor pool
Smart TV
Interior
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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.

Room 1: King sized bed and bunk bed single (2 single beds).
Room 2: Double bed, single bed and bunk bed single (2 single beds).
Room 3: Double bed and single bed
Room 4: Double bed and single bed
Room 5: Bunk bed - Two single beds

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.

Excellent property to enjoy the rain forest, relax and be a bit away but close enough to explore La Fortuna and Arenal volcano area.

The owners live a few meters away, they will offer traditional Costa Rican food for a good price, once you book they we will send you the Menu options; if you want to try an excellent and original cuisine go for it, just let us know and we can plan any meals for you.

Also we work with Nativo Chef, Sergio and his staff will come to the house offering excellent international menu with great service, once you book we will send you their contact information.

Property manager

Home Vacations La Fortuna

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4300 sq ft (399 sq m)

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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
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 20 min walk
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 23 min drive

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. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

V S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Shanu S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sitha y., Vienna,VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Little concern
Love the area of this property and we fell very safe , only a little problem it’s not good for elderly people like our group. Too many steps The property is beautiful, just not for our group
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Beatriz O.

Don’t reserve if traveling with adults
The house looks much bigger and open in the pictures. Some of the room descriptions stated 1 double/1 twin but it did not state the twin was a bunk beds. The stairs leading upstairs were extremely narrow. They were dangerous for kids and elders. It was extremely hard to carry luggage. The shower upstairs did not drain. One listed 2 bunk beds but was extremely small with not room for luggage my sister and nice ended sleeping on the couch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, excellent location
Home is as pictured. Clean and spacious! Was great to have two covered outdoor seating options in addition to the large inside dinning table. Rooms quickly cool off with individual AC units. Great to have washer/dryer. As many other reviews mentioned, walking distance to great restaurants, grocery stores, shops. Yet still a quiet neighborhood. We preferred Super Rosvil (2 min drive/10 min walk, better selection) for groceries over Mega Super. Is less than 10 min walk to El Salto (rope swing and waterfall - a must do!). Eder and Alan from Home Vacations were quick to respond before and during our stay. Felt safe! Driveway is gated and home has alarm system. We were disappointed to have missed out on a meal with Guiselle. Next time! Would definitely stay again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bruce K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Cheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

rene y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great property.
It is a very nicely located， everything is 10 minutes or less. Owner lives just next door. The washet and dryer us a huge plus since it rains everyday. It does have a few issues with the house but it didn't bother us. The plumbing is old, needed fixing or replacement. Otherwise it is good with teens.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
Very nice property. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met every expectation and more
First impression- beautiful landscaping - central air throughout - fun outdoor area, with plenty of shelter for rainy times when you want to be outside - comfortable beds and large living space and outside decks - close walking to town 15 min. - close to hiking, mystic bridges, horseback riding, Los logos hot springs and waterfall repelling 20-30 min drive and some are less. We did all. It was fabulous. Allen was very helpful at arranging everything and made all our arrangements. Definitely would recommend. Thank you for everything
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for family in LaFortuna!
All great. Absolutely nothing I can say that was bad. Very clean. We had a family of 9, and there was plenty of room. Great location, walking distance to the city if you don't have a rental. All rooms had great A/C. Beds were all good. Plenty of hot water even when everyone was using it. Have Guiselle next door cook for you. Yes, there are plenty of good restaurants in LaFortuna, but it was very convenient, great food and it makes your vacation easier. Thanks for the fantastic food! We would go back anytime!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Lakewood, Colorado USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house even better hostess!
Just got home from our stay in Costa Rica. It was a group of 10 best friends all women. I can’t say enough about our stay. Giselle the home owner met us at front door and went over everything with us. She made us breakfast every morning that we are still talking about. She helped us order pizza to hang around the pool. She was an excellent host. She even squeezed fresh juice and had that waiting for us. Alonso from the tour company took care of everything from start til finish. He arranged transportation and tours. Got us rides in and out of town. He was quick to answer all my questions. He was amazing! Town is only about a 10 minute walk, the area is safe, lots of great places to eat and go dancing. We hiked, swam in waterfalls, went on ATVs. Baldi hot spring was an incredible experience. Overall we could not have had a better time or picked a better home. We will definitely be booking again! Thank you for showing us an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

kelly p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, more for family the Adults
The check in process was not an easy task. We had to go into town meet with manager. He then drove us to the house and then we had to have a 20 minute speech on house rules from the owner. All this could have taken place through email. Also a keypad or door code would have been preferred other then wasting an hour going into town then going back to the house. The rooms are more for kids aside from the master. The lay out was awkward! However if you have kids the outside area was great! Do not recommend this house for adults but it’s great for families! It is a great location and was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda s., blaine

Liked: Cleanliness
rain forest
The house was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lali H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great family home
Lovely home for our family. We enjoyed our stay and Eder was very helpful with all our needs. Two items that could be improved: 1. We had two elderly family members with us. The house does not accommodate people with mobility issues. There are unnecessary steps within the house and uneven landscaping walkways outside. It would be good if this were stated in the description. 2.After a huge day of travel, we had to stop at the office downtown before proceeding to the house. It would have been much easier if someone from the office just met us at the house to let us in. It added another 30 minutes to an already long day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

monika k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monika
Perfect location in La Fortuna. Close to the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seven Day Intro To Costa Rica
Our family had a terrific time staying at Eder & Allen's property. While we were not off on a fun adventure, booked for us by Allen at Home Vacation Properties, we were chilling poolside just taking in the perfect temperature that Costa Rica had to offer. Accommodations were exactly as advertised and Allen was quite responsive every time we reached out. Thanks for booking all those excursions for us Allen, our family really enjoyed them!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Fortuna home
This home is very spacious with a great property. The care taker lives on the property as well. This home is worth a look if you need a place for a large group to stay in La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023