Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway

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A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, and a window with curtains.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled deck and a metal railing.
A spacious living room with a light-colored sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A covered patio with a wooden table and chairs, potted plants, and a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arenal Adventure World
Sleeps 114 bedrooms6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway

Villa Marcela is a beautiful private retreat located just 1 mile from downtown La Fortuna. It’s an ideal option for families, friends, and couples traveling together who want comfort, privacy, and easy access to all the main attractions in the Arenal area.

The villa features 4 air‑conditioned bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, fast WiFi (100 Mbps), and Cable TV. After your daily adventures, you can relax in the private pool or enjoy a BBQ in the outdoor area surrounded by nature.

With its excellent location, thoughtful amenities, and peaceful atmosphere, Villa Marcela is the perfect home base for exploring La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano region.

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.
***Bedroom 4 is outside the house by the pool area.
***Maximum people staying in the house is 11, however the base rate per night is for 8 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. 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 have 4 more properties in the same area in case you are a bigger group, all properties have at least 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

Main attractions distance from the property:
Arenal Volcano National Park: 25 minutes drive
La Fortuna waterfall: 10 minutes drive
Mistico Hanging Bridges: 30 minutes drive
Sky Adventure Park: 40 minutes drive
Tabacon Hot Springs Resort: 20 minutes drive
Baldi and Ecotermales Hot Springs Resort: 10 minutes drive.

Concierge services
With over 10 years of experience, our concierge services provide personalized assistance to enhance your vacations. We offer tour reservations, transportation options and access to top professionals like bilingual guides, spa therapists, yoga classes and private chefs.

MEAL SERVICES
Option 1: Guiselle Homemade Cook, Guiselle's little restaurant is just 30 seconds walk from the house in the same property; she has a little restaurant where she serves different local dishes, you can order different dishes or just one for everyone. Once you confirm your reservation you will get the information about this service and the Menu.

Option 2:
Chef Services with Nativo Chef

Hi my name is Sergio Brenes I’m a chef with over 15 years of experience. I fell in love with cooking thanks to my grandma. I started Nativo Chef 2 years ago so you can enjoy local quality food from your Airbnb.

Why Book a Private Chef?
Because your vacation deserves more than just a meal. With Nativo Chef, you skip the shopping, cooking, and cleaning, and step straight into an unforgettable dining experience in the comfort
of your villa.

We also have a bartender service, cocktail classes and cooking classes. Once you confirm your reservation you will have access to see our options and get in contact with us.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE PUT ALL YOUR VALUABLES IN THE BOX and SET UP THE ALARM when you go out, we are not responsible in case any lost if you do not use them.
If the guests lost the keys/gate remote there will be a penalty of $100.
We reserve the right of admission, in case guests do not follow our rules and will be subject to leave the property without any compensation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2353325vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this villa is in the city centre. 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 ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • El Salto Fortuna River - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Fortuneño - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harmony Food Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

As of 22 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway on 31 Aug 2026 start from £468, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

On-site parking is available at the 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 ?

Checkout 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. La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Home Vacations La Fortuna

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Our names are Eder Cruz & Allen Murillo, two good friends that have more than 15 years of experience working in tourism in La Fortuna, we grew up La Fortuna and decided to work together creating Home Vacations La Fortuna on May 2015, our main goal: Make things easier and simple for our guest.
On 2018 we create The House of Tours to provide our guests the best experiences during their stay in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area, we have the best tours and transportation services/rates in the area.

We manage/own about 40 properties in La Fortuna, we have a wide variety of options: private bedrooms, apartments, cabins, homes and villas up to 16 people some of them with private pool, hot tubs, nice opens areas, creeks nearby and more facilities. Over this years we have met lot of people which is one of the best things about working in tourism, every day we work very hard to make our guest happy so our business has been very successful thanks to the good reviews that we get from them.

Adding The House of Tours we hire Alonso Esquivel which is a expert tour guide and he works with us in the office so we can offer anything you need in La Fortuna, we have an office in downtown La Fortuna where we meet our guest so you don’t have to go around looking your property just get to our office and we will guide you to your place.

Once you book with us you will have access to our Drive Carpet with Check In information, general information about La Fortuna, restaurants recommendations, amazing discounts in all activities, special packages, rent a car with Adobe (The best one in Costa Rica), shuttles services from anyplace in Costa Rica and more detailed information to make things easier for you; if you have questions of anything you need just send us a message a we will get back to you very soon.

Why they chose this property

Centrally location just 1 km from downtown La Fortuna, which makes a property close by to everything but a bit away so you can relax and enjoy your vacations.

What makes this property unique

Comfortable, quiet, private and location are the best of this unique property

Languages:

English, Spanish

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