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Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway

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Villa Marcela 
Private villa with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms
Great option for your family or friends trip in La Fortuna
Great volcano view from the pool area
Comfortable living room
Main bedroom with private bathroom
A/C unit and Cable TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

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 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.

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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 horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • El Salto Fortuna River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪Harmony Food Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tierra Mía - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬8 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, comfortable property conveniently located to the town of La Fortuna, Arsenal and the area activities. The property manager was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay. Perfect location and incredible hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Villa Marcela! The property was wonderful and the trip planning service was amazing! They helped us plan our entire trip--it was so nice to have them arrange our drivers, purchase all entry tickets, etc. It made the trip so enjoyable! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kumar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Smooth check-in and excellent communication from the host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Marcela was an amazing spot for our time in La Fortuna! The location was super convenient to all of the activities and attractions we did! We also discovered it was walkable to the rope swing on the river which was so fun! The house was clean and the property manager was helpful and responsive! The property was well appointed and comfortable and the pool was a great place to refresh at the end of a day outside in the heat! It was a 5 minute drive into the town, which was great for getting to restaurants and shops! We would highly recommend Villa Marcella to anyone looking for a great house in a perfect location in La Fortuna!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Quiet. Ample space. Pool is a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice convenient place. Roomy and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was exactly as advertised. Very private area that was very clean. Close to town and all the activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and modern home. Property manager was very helpful. In person orientation of the home
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radu E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as listed. We were greeted upon our arrival, the property and its amenities were explained. The kitchen was fully equipped, the bedrooms were clean and spacious. Ample toiletries. The swimming pools was clean unfortunately the weather was not adequate to use it more often. The property is close to the centre, there are plenty of restaurants and food shopping options nearby. Most tourist attractions are with minutes of driving on well paved and maintained roads. We did enjoy our stay and would most likely return to it in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!! Host was welcoming, He arranged a private rafting experience for us that was incredible. The home was spacious, clean, and air conditioned. Nice pool with fluffy beach towels! Fenced in property, so we felt very safe! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manolito L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a really enjoyable stay at this property and would definitely consider booking again. The host was fantastic — always quick to respond and super reliable whenever I reached out, which made everything feel easy from start to finish.The place itself was very clean and felt safe, and I loved how private it was. It was the perfect setup for unwinding, especially since we were celebrating my birthday. One of the highlights was the private chef the host recommended — we booked them for one night, and it ended up being such a fun and memorable experience. It made the celebration feel extra special.There were a couple of small inconveniences, like a few ants (due to the rain) and a front door lock that took a little extra effort, but nothing that really took away from the stay. Overall, the positives far outweighed those minor hiccups.A solid, comfortable, and private spot with a great host — and the chef recommendation was a huge bonus for our celebration.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot near town and plenty of birds out back including toucans for bird watching. one of the showers had an overflowing issue due to clogged drain and they sent someone to fix it promptly although the slope of the shower floor isnt quite right still but thats not easily fixable. Plenty of toilet paper and the host booked activities for us and answered all my questions
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in la fortuna. Staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

brandi a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, we truly enjoyed it. Updated amenities and clean. The kids loved the pool and the yard area to play. There's even satellite TV where you can find pretty much any US TV channel. The outdoor dining area is nice and has a huge table. Our only issue was with the alarm, we were only given an activation code and not a deactivation code, which triggered the very loud alarm and it was hard to get in touch with anyone after hours to help fix. We also had our gate remote stop working during our stay and we were locked out of the property, my husband had to climb over the barbed wire fence to open the gate to let us in - this was in the evening (after dinner in-town) and the management office was closed. Just a few little things to work out and the property will be perfect. It's super close to town, can't beat the location when staying in La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! Just as advertised. In a convenient location just outside of downtown, but far enough away to feel remote and private. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Clean and secluded. Close to everything. The river rope swing down the road was super fun. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely accommodating and helped with all of our needs. The house was very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Villa Marcela was excellent. The house was clean, beds were very comfortable, nice living room and kitchen. The house is located near town (La Fortuna) and well protected by a security gate. The host met us at the house when we arrived to explain how to operate the A/C units, the safe, internet connection, TV, and more. I highly recommend Villa Marcela.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

first trip to Costa Rica

Wonderful experience at the VRBO, and activities in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. We had plenty of room and comfortable beds. Nice kitchen and Baths
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Schuyler D.

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

Fortuna trip

Property was nice with AC in the bedrooms. The pool was clean and refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Paradise

Look no more. Possible the nicest property we have ever reserved. Absolutely everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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