Sustainable vacation rental property:2 cabins, swimming pool, game room, gardens

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Check out the area

Alto Monterrey, San Carlos de Alejuela

Baldi Hot Springs10 min drive
Kalambu Hot Springs11 min drive
Ecotermales Fortuna11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

The Villa Hermosa/Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

The Villa Toucan/Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Villa Hermosa consists of 2 private guesthouses (Villa Hermosa & Villa Toucan) located in the pastoral/rainforest hills just outside of Fortuna.

The base price is for 2 guests.

Villa Hermosa is the first guesthouse. It has one spacious bedroom with California King & Queen beds.

Villa Toucan is the second guesthouse. Also a one-bedroom unit; furnished with Queen & Single beds.

The Villa Hermosa is perfect for parents and 1-2 younger kids. The Villa Toucan is perfect for 2-3 older kids or teens.

Sometimes, parents prefer the Toucan as a private getaway.

-3 great restaurants within 4-7 min drive or delivery

Here are more specifics:

-The main guesthouse consists of one large master suite with both CA King & Queen beds and sleeps 4-5 people. Fiber-optic wifi.

It features a master bathroom, large outdoor living area, dining room, bar, kitchen & BBQ.

-There is a separate Villa (not connected to the main guesthouse) called The Villa Toucan which has Queen & Double beds, and a full-bathroom. Toucan sleeps up to 3 people.

-The property is over 1 acre and has a private pool with waterfall, large patios, & manicured gardens which include pathways, fruit trees and occassional visits from toucans, sloths and iguanas.

Swimming pool w/waterfall:
A recent guest (Robin from Maryland) recently wrote of the swimming pool (August, 2018): “The nicest pool water I have ever swam in!"

-The property also features a game-room with a red-felt pool table, dart-board, mini-bar and a third full bathroom.

-Our guests often enjoy bird-watching from the outdoor living room in the mornings (the birds are happy to eat leftover banana, pineapple and coffee grounds). During the 2018 migration period, we were visited by more than 60 bird species/

-The property is setup for relaxing with friends & family. Many groups & families enjoy hanging out in the pool, shooting pool, throwing darts, playing horseshoes on the manicured-lawn, checking out birds & trees along the pathways or simply playing board games, reading books surfing the internet in the outdoor living area.

-Honeymooners & couples enjoy the private experience and personal service. The property owner can customize (at no extra cost) all of your travel and tour needs.

-We are a 7 minute drive from the world-renowned Springs Resort & Spa, which allows our guests easy access to the resort via our special day-passes.

-3 great restaurants within 4-7 min drive or delivery

Temperature
-Several advantages of our location (just outside of Fortuna) are the famous Arenal breeze we receive (higher elevation than Fortuna), the quiet/serene beauty (outside of the hustle-bustle) and the perfect weather (70-73 degrees), slightly cooler than Fortuna (again, thanks to our higher elevation). Also, our hill is well-known to have the best view of the Volcano.

Navigation
As of May 1, 2019 we have 2 newly paved roads on the way to the property; one between Fortuna and The Springs Resort & Spa, the other from Fortuna through Monterrey and directly to the Villa.

Laundry
Please note: The Villa Hermosa is currently not providing laundry service. As always, we provide a backup bodega stocked with clean, changes for bedding and towels (as needed).

For personal laundry, we can refer you to an excellent laundromat in Fortuna (located on the same block as our favorite coffee roaster).

Property manager

Judah Ritterman

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor smoking only. Not in bedrooms or bathrooms

Please supervise young children in the game room (both darts/board and pool sticks/table) - much appreciated.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Baldi Hot Springs and Tabacon Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby

Baldi Hot Springs - 10 min drive
Kalambu Hot Springs - 11 min drive
Ecotermales Fortuna - 11 min drive
La Fortuna Waterfall - 15 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 26 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

Pollo Fortuneño - 6 min drive
Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
La Fonda 506 - 5 min drive
Chocolate Fusión - 5 min drive
Chipotle's - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sustainable vacation rental property:2 cabins, swimming pool, game room, gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sustainable vacation rental property:2 cabins, swimming pool, game room, gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sustainable vacation rental property:2 cabins, swimming pool, game room, gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sustainable vacation rental property:2 cabins, swimming pool, game room, gardens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sustainable vacation rental property:2 cabins, swimming pool, game room, gardens located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna villa is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. Kalambu Hot Springs and The Motmot Jungle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Apr 8, 2024

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

Amazing host

Beautiful spot surrounded by nature. Judah was an exceptional host! He was quick to answer any question and every suggestion he had from the best route, to restaurants, to the best companies to use for activities was spot on perfect! His guidance made our trip all the more enjoyable.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina W.

Mar 18, 2024

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed a 4 night stay at Judah’s place - our first visit to Costa Rica. Beautiful property! So many birds! My 15 year old loved the pool - and the pool/game room at night! We are so glad we opted to use Mario, their local transportation from the airport to the rental. He met us at the airport, helped us navigate the grocery store on our way to the rental and told us so much about his country. Highly recommend Mario! We then rented a car for our 3 days in the Arenal area. Judah’s location is perhaps 25 minutes outside the La Fortuna downtown area, but that wasn’t a huge concern for us. The property was safe, relaxing and not far from a few great restaurants. We’d stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Oct 26, 2023

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

Spring trip was fantastic

My wife and I stayed here in March and had an amazing time. Judah and his mom greeted us right away and were available as much as we needed them but were otherwise invisible. The property is a true outdoor paradise escape. We felt so secluded but still close to anything we wanted to do. The pool being private and COMPLETELY surrounded by plush greenery was one of my favorite things as well as the walking paths through the jungle on the property. Judah was incredibly helpful pre-trip in helping us plan, set up any and all reservations we needed including rental car, and responded promptly any time I had a question while on the trip. La Fortuna as a whole was the perfect trip with so much to do close by and this was the perfect place to be close to it all without being within the city itself. If we ever come back to La Fortuna (lots of world still to see) we would absolutely come back here. Thanks again Judah and to your mom as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norine D., Sonoma, Ca

Feb 12, 2023

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

Wonderful hosts, gorgeous property

The grounds, pool and ample space were perfect for our party of four. Felt like we were staying in our own private resort. The open air aspect of the main area was perfect for enjoying the tropical rains, the bedding was most comfortable and the bathrooms were surprisingly large - especially the showers. Judah and Michelle were gracious hosts, providing guidance and recommendations for various tours. We hated to leave after our six night stay. There is so much to do in the area, but we also enjoyed just relaxing at the property. Several fabulous restaurants with incredible views are nearby. We hope to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Aug 17, 2022

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

Beautiful property with game room, pool and separate living space for teens

We really enjoyed this property. It was well kept, close to town, The Springs Resort, and several good restaurants. We did the two day pass at The Springs and had a very good time river rafting and soaking in the springs. We at an Don Luisa's, Jalapo's and a nearby pizza restaurant. Each night/afternoon we played pool and horseshoes with our teenagers. We did not cook while here but the set up seems good for those that would like to do so. The kids only used the pool once since it rained pretty hard most afternoons; however, it is a beautiful setting. The only suggestion I would have is to have a book at the house describing everything that you need to know, along with recommendations for food and activities. For directions, just turn at the blue Jalapos sign and continue as if you were going to the restaurant. Although some mention the road is rough getting to it, we did not find that to be the case at all. If you have driven from San Jose here - this was EASY compared to those :) Don't hesitate on this one - just book.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Judah Ritterman

I am from Northern California and chose Villa Hermosa & Arenal for the fresh air, spring water, kind people, hot springs and bio-diversity.

We enjoy hosting our guests and sharing the beauty of the pastoral landscape and rainforest.

We look forward to making your trip a meaningful and memorable one and have recently established ourselves on Airbnb (we have received hundreds of 4/5 star reviews since 2010 on other sites).

Additional questions:
I am happy to answer any questions related to Costa Rica, Fortuna/Arenal, The Villa Hermosa, transportation, tours etc. Just drop me a line and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Why they chose this property

The Villa Hermosa features a verdant pastoral rainforest - the tropical plants draw a bio-diversity of birds & butterflies.

In 2018, birdwatchers associated with Cornell University birding, documented over 60 species of birds on our property during 1 week of the migration period.

Our swimming pool has been described as the nicest many guests have ever experienced.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful, serene area just 20 minutes from Fortuna and 7 minutes from the world-renowned Springs Resort & Spa.

Described by our guests as a slice of paradise - spring water, fresh air, nearby hot springs & rivers - a veritable mini-rainforest abundant in bio-diversity.

Pastoral rainforest:

-Away from the hustle-bustle of central Fortuna yet close enough to all tours and hot springs.

-From our main road "turn left" to Fortuna (Fortuna waterfall, rafting, rappelling, chocolate etc) and "turn right" to Arenal (volcano, ziplining, hiking).

-You are equidistant (in both directions) from every major attraction in the area.

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