Location: La Fortuna, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Central America (Arenal Volcano Area)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
Quinta Los Catalanes is a new and modern luxury home only a few miles east of the town of "La Fortuna", a very popular destination in Costa Rica to observe the active Arenal Volcano and enjoy the adventure tours such a rafting, canopy, horseback riding, hikes and much more.
The house sits in a 32 acre property, with mature gardens and many fruit trees like mango, banana, orange, star fruit, passion fruit, coconut, sugar cane and more. You'll see many birds in the easy walk around the property.
The house has an ample social area with the gourmet kitchen, living room with big sofa and 42" plasma TV, and the octagonal cedar wood dinning table for 8 people. The ample bedrooms have beautiful views of the gardens.
There are two dinning tables in the outdoor terrace overlooking the pool and the gardens. Also a big grill area, a Colonial deck with pool chairs and outdoor shower. The special spot of the house is call "rancho de lectura", it's a gazebo with a big hammock overlooking the gardens.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private, secure, tropical fruit trees, gourmet kitchen, herbals, electric gate, screens in doors and windows, alarm, gardener, cleaning service
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Safari float trips, canyoning, sky tram, canopy tour, Volcano hike, Venado caves, waterfalls, Tabacon hot springs, Arenal Volcano National Park, Trails, Arenal Volcano lava view points
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High season: Dec 01–Aug 31
1-4 people .......................... $250/night
5-8 people .......................... $400/night
*Minimum stay 3 nights
Green season: Sep-Nov
1-4 people .......................... $200/night
5-8 people .......................... $350/night
*Minimum stay 3 nights
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- House view from the entrance - La Fortuna House with Horseback Riding, Rafting , Hiking
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- pool area in the backyard - La Fortuna House with Horseback Riding, Rafting , Hiking
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- living room with plasma TV, home theater, nintendo - La Fortuna House with Horseback Riding, Rafting , Hiking
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- gourmet kitchen
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- bathroom with hot tub
Traveler Reviews (5)
A lucky find
Guest: Diane, Dana, Jon & Linda
(Bemidji, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11
Review Submitted: 04/03/11
This is an elegant home with unique architecture, beautiful woodwork, roomy spaces, gourmet kitchen, private baths, and an incredible pool and grounds. We met the owners and found them to be exceptionally welcoming and gracious. The home is close enough to town to be secluded yet within a short drive to everything of interest. We were only able to stay there for two days but would have been very happy to stay longer. La Fortuna is charming and serves as a gateway to a wide array of adventures. We found great restaurants, and we enjoyed canyoning, hiking trails to waterfalls, high bridges tour through mountain forests, and a wonderful hot springs close by. The property is managed by a competent and friendly young woman who was extremely helpful and provided many suggestions and recommendations that enhanced our experience. We stayed in four VRBO rentals during our two weeks in CR. This was the most exceptional of the four. We would definitely recommend this home to friends and relatives.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Everything Beautiful. Absolutely perfect.
Guest: Mike W
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/15/11
First off, the pictures do not do this house are the property justice. We were expecting a nice house with a nice yard but this was much nicer than even we were expecting. The owner and property manager are fabulous. The yard is filled with all kinds of beautiful native trees with birds and even an igwana or 2 at times. Very comfortable, very secluded, very safe. I would stay here again without hesitation.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
BEAUTIFUL HOUSE - GREAT LOCATION
Guest: Charity
(Buffalo, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/14/11
We (three couples) stayed at this house for three nights and loved it. The pictures truley show exactly what you get, and the price very reasonable. The location was perfect to get to all the activities in La Fortuna and then to have such a nice place to come back to after a day of adventure was great. The rental agent and homeowner were both very nice and extremely helpful. This was my first experience renting off VRBO and it could not have gone better.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
Beautiful house and property just outside La Fortuna
Guest: Zane
(Toronto, ON)
Date of Stay: 12/28/10
Review Submitted: 01/25/11
First off, the house is absolutely gorgeous. 4 big bedrooms, 2 big washrooms. Perfect for 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 kids. Quiet, secluded and the grounds are immaculate. Sugar cane, coconuts, star fruit, oranges, etc all right on the property. Inside, the house is beautiful. Kitchen and dining areas are huge and modern. Nice TV and stereo system. Internet worked well but wireless was not working. Location wise, it is good. About 5 minutes from the centre of La Fortuna, east of town (away from the volcano) which seems quieter. Definitely need a car, specifically a 4x4 as the driveway in is muddy and bumpy - kinda like everywhere in Costa Rica! But a very handy location and extremely peaceful. Really felt like we were in Costa Rica and not some generic villa complex. Only complaint was that the linens and couch were very musty. It was very rainy when we were there so everything was damp and wouldn't dry out. There is no dryer so drying your stuff can be a challenge. We used hair dryers. If you are picky with towels and sheets, bring your own. But other than that, it was spectacular. We would stay here again if we ever make it back to Arenal/La Fortuna (and I hope we do!!)
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
great house, but high maintenance!
Guest: O
(San Jose, Costa Rica)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10
Review Submitted: 11/08/10
the property and house are absolutely beautiful, however the owner lives there so he is very VERY protective of the place. Prepare to clean up very thoroughly after yourself and whatever you do, do NOT track any water into the house because the wood is very delicate. It felt strange staying there as we felt we were intruding on someone else's home. Also kind of scary at night, as the fencing isn't flush and it's very isolated. Great for a romantic retreat
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, age 55+.
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