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Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • 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.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Villa Linda Vista Families Friends Gateway
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway La Fortuna
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa La Fortuna

About the neighborhood

Map
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 ?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heather A.

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

Perfect location

The house was perfect for our group of 10 and it had the most amazing view of the volcano while relaxing on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

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

Very nice

Enjoyed the stay and the food cooked by Gizelle was wonderfully delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

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

Pura Vida Villa

We really enjoyed the house and location, and had a fantastic week of high adventure and sightseeing. The Home Vacation folks were quick to answer questions and provide useful information. They also arranged all our activities with terrific tours and guides. There’s something for everybody in La Fortuna. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024