After taking my time deciding where to stay, I am so glad we chose Villa Diría. While it has its little quirks, it turned out to be the perfect place for our family of five (including 17, 13, and 11-year-old kids). A huge bonus for us was that each kid had their own room, and our 17-year-old especially loved having the "separate house" section for some independence!The area felt extremely safe, and the locals were incredibly welcoming. The location could not be better. Everything you need is within easy walking distance. A couple of local spots nearby are absolute must-visits:- Soda Stereo: Just a 1.5-minute walk from the property. If you love music, you’ll adore the ambiance. The owner Jonathan, was fantastic and the food was perfect. We went on our final night in La Fortuna and were genuinely upset we hadn't discovered it sooner for more meals!- Café 23: Only a 2-minute walk away. They’ve been open for less than a year, serve amazing coffee, and are a total must visit during your stay.The hosts were very responsive throughout our stay. I dealt mostly with Carlos, who was fantastic. When we ran into a quick issue with the door, someone came out immediately to inspect it, and it was completely fixed by the next morning.We also walked to their physical storefront, House of Tours, to book our excursions. While you can easily book online, meeting face-to-face to chat through our options was a great personal touch.Highly recommended for families visiting La Fortuna!