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Arenal Dream Cottage

Holiday home with kitchen, near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Property grounds
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5796.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Arenal Dream Cottage

Babbling brooks, a great cafe, or a trailhead that leads to serene views. What’s a good spot for a quick walk?Incredible kitchen? Sprawling backyard? Life-sized statue of a clown? Or maybe the views from the window are fabulous.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Las macotas pagan, por favor revisar tu reserva
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Por favor enviarme un mensaje al momento de tu salida, para realizar la limpieza (check out 10am)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos 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. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kenko Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mexikah Taqueria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Perezoso - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Fortuna Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante SelvaRústica - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arenal Dream Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Arenal Dream Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Arenal Dream Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arenal Dream Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arenal Dream Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and within 3 miles (5 km) of La Fortuna Waterfall and El Salto Fortuna River. Arenal Adventure World and La Fortuna Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house worked well for our family of 5 (two adults and three teens). The outside space was terrific for reading, lounging, and playing cards at the end of our days out exploring. Ate our meals out, but the coffeemaker was way to use and the fridge was nice to hold our drinks and any take out containers. Location is a perfect jumping off point for all of the adventures La Fortuna has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laural S.

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

Nice!

The home was very nice and clean. We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddie C.

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

Close to Fortuna

This place was great. I would recommend staying here. Karen was responsive and it was easy to find. There was AC in the rooms and a wonderful shower. It was close by all the nice things in Fortuna and dog friendly. I would recommend staying here to anyone. Felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly and gated so that they do not run onto the street. The stray dogs appeared to be friendly. Located close to any event you might want to do. We went to the Tabacon hot springs and would advise going. Coffee and chocolate tour by Don Juan was also good, especially the store which has a great selection of all kinds of chocolates and coffee. Let it be noted. this unit does not have a hot tub as you may read in amenities. TV in the bedroom was a nice plus, some coffee and 2 beers in the refrig. "You are going to need a cocktail after the drive into La Fortuna." My husband liked the shower; however, ladies bring a shower cap as it's a rain shower head.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

La fortuna stay

Our only regret was that we only stayed a few days. The house and host were wonderful. We loved the area and would come back in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed our stay, location and easy check in

My son and I enjoyed our stay! Property easy to find with private parking. We felt very comfortable and safe.We basically just used the home to sleep and shower. We did not cook or utilize the kitchen. Fully stocked kitchen andnice back patio.Thank you for our stay!Sincerely,Elva Blankenship (Jacksonville, Florida)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Comfy and clean!

We loved this little house so much! The owner communicates via text, responds very quickly and is very sweet & friendly. Right when you get there, there’s a fantastic view of the volcano. The beds are comfy and it has everything you would need in the kitchen. The little open air room in the back is adorable and beautiful with all the tropical plants in the yard. I would highly recommend this place to my friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great time in La Fortuna

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's a cute little house a little outside of La Fortuna. House is nice with everything we needed. Washer, dryer, stove, fridge, etc. Has a great view of the volcano. It's not walking distance to anything but we were able to get most tours to pick us up and it's a short drive to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eric L.

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

Great little house

Secluded, quiet location near everything you'd want to visit in La Fortuna. Owner was responsive and easy to work with. There's AC in the 2 bedrooms, which felt amazing because it was hit when we were there. We loved the outdoor kitchen. The only downside with this property was the living room area... Uncomfortable furniture and no AC there. Overall I'd pick this house again though
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo R., Houston, TX USA

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

Great house in a great location

My wife, 5 year old, and I stayed in this lovely home for two weeks. It is about 5 minutes outside of La Fortuna, which was exactly what we were looking for. We had easy access to all of the great activities in the area without feeling like we were in a tourist town. The views of Arenal volcano from the front yard were amazing! We were able to cook our own meals in the nicely equipped kitchen, which definitely saved us some money. Having a washer/dryer was also a great since we did a lot of outdoor stuff. The WiFi was fast and reliable, which was essential for us as remote workers. Our host, Karen, was incredibly responsive and quick to give us insider tips and suggestions. Check-in and check-out were easy and quick. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Krystal H.

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

Cute house

The property was very quaint and perfect for what we were looking for. It was clean and well maintained too. The host was easy to communicate with and even left us some soda and beer in the fridge upon arrival! Cons are no fault of the owner but the neighbor has a rooster that crows anywhere from 4-6am. Most people seem to own chickens/roosters so that part isn’t unusual and we would likely experience that anywhere else we stayed, but it was a surprise wake up call. She does ask that you keep the A/C off while you’re out of the house. I can understand that probably due to cost, but I’ll say from first hand experience, it’s not fun sweating all day and coming back to a house the same temp as the outside and waiting for the room units to cool the place down a little. She was very polite when she asked us to keep it off while we were out, so we did. It was really close to all the excursions and restaurants and wasn’t hard to learn your way around without GPS. I would stay here again if we ever made it back to the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brad C.

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

Convenient Location

Worked well for our family of five. Convenient location for the tours we had booked. Close to stores. We utilized the back area of the house quite a bit and really enjoyed the open feel of this area. One negative is that our first night someone kept walking close to where we were playing games; we assume there is some sort of shared walkway but it was a bit unsettling since we were in the enclosed back area of the house and just kept hearing someone walking through the area right outside the house wall (it was dark outside so we couldn’t see anything). There is also a sign on the back door that says something like- for your safety, lock both locks so it was just a bit freaky hearing someone going back and forth, but nothing negative occurred. Besides being a bit unnerved by that situation, there were no other issues. The property fit our needs as a base after our outings. It was clean, spacious enough for 3 adults and 2 teenage boys, had a wonderful shower, and had a nice location for us. Thanks for letting us use your home for a couple days! We would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Excelente lugar !!!

Excelente ubicación, en la casa encuentras todo lo que necesitas, te sentirás como en casa, muy cerca del Pueblo y todos los atractivos, barrio super tranquilo, la propietaria muy amable, te hará sentirte en tu casa, super recomendado !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

La Fortuna Getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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