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Santuario De Ranas, Valle Azul

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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San Ramón, Alajuela
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Murphy Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Santuario De Ranas, Valle Azul


Private house. 3bedrooms 2 full bathrooms HOT water.  kitchen, dining room, living room . Private driveway and parking. Air conditioning. Porch.  stroNg WIFI. Paintings by local artist. Nestled in a private nature sanctuary. Frogs!   Blue- jean, Red- eyed, Gaudy. Scarlett Macaws. Toucans. Sit on the dock of  the lagoon, take a peaceful walk on the many creek trails, take an exciting night hike, or ask Maricel to teach you about the medicinal plants. We are located just 35 minutes from La Fortuna Downtown on the route 702 San Ramon La Fortuna.

important details:

The property is located off Route 702.

There may be noise from the main road sometimes.

You can request a night hike to the Frog Sanctuary, which is just 3 minutes away from the property.

All guests have access to our concierge service, which can help you organize your itinerary, activities, or if you need transportation from San Jose or Liberia Airport.

We can also provide you with discount codes for our community booking portal to Baldi Hot Springs Resort or activities in La Fortuna, just 35 minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1875626vb
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
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 Barrio Pilo, a neighbourhood in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. 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. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and ecotours.
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Map
San Ramón, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Arenal Adventure World - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harmony Food Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Monteverde Brewing Company Taproom - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Santuario De Ranas, Valle Azul pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santuario De Ranas, Valle Azul?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santuario De Ranas, Valle Azul?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santuario De Ranas, Valle Azul located?

Located in Barrio Pilo, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from La Fortuna Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and El Salto Fortuna River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 41 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Maya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. Felt like you were in the jungle. Highly recommend the night time frog walk tour. We had Milor as our guide and he was fun and very knowledgeable. We saw lots of fascinating wildlife and learned about the local ecosystem.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Part of our group came in at 11:30 pm. They helped us get a private car to get there, gave us a little frog tour that we missed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience. Beautiful area of flora and fuana.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house is large and very comfy. The garden is worth staying an extra day for. In the mornings if you sit still and quiet , you will see many birds and butterflies. It's a bit of paradise. The kitchen area is wonderful. I think the listing is a bit misleading as the map shows you will be in La Fortuna, but it is about a 40 minute drive, so you will need a car to stay here comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on the edge of a beautiful backyard bird sanctuary. Very clean with comfortable beds. Host was wonderful and took us on a night walk where we saw frogs, birds, and spiders. Home is quite a ways from La Fortuna. Plan on an hour drive to get to most activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host family are Thee nicest people we have ever met, they were over and beyond above any our expectations, that is putting it mildly. We wished we stayed longer.I promise you that you stay there you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali A.

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

Beautiful place

Amazing place to stay and even more amazing hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was great. Spacious and authentic. The owner met us and walked us through the house - she was wonderful. Her and her property manager were very responsive and everything was so smooth. Rent it!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very comfortable and property was beautiful. Maricel was extremely nice and helpful and treated us like family. The house is very spacious and the property had a beautiful lake with cool frogs and birds
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very peaceful. Loved the morning on the front porch. Marisel was a great host. It was a bit far from LaFortuna but was worth the drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

giuliano m.

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

Gorgeous stay with beautiful scenery

I stayed with my family and had such an amazing stay. The tour included was so nice and learned a lot. Saw cool frogs and other animals. The house was clean, the host are so helpful with anything we needed. Will come back if I do come to La fortuna
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

If I could give it 10 stars I would!

Absolutely beautiful property and hostess family. The frog tour was wonderful and such an amazing experience around the area! Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FELIX J.

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

Beautiful well maintained property for nature lovers.

Beautifully maintained property and amazing hospitality Mrs. Maricel made us authentic breakfast everything fresh.This is for someone loves the nature explore true the Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caprila Y.

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

Hidden Paradise

This was my first trip to Costa Rica where I actually had an opportunity to relax. And relax I did! The location is very remote so it's very quiet. I really enjoyed focusing on all the different species of beautiful birds and plants. The house wes very clean (and large). The host and the entire family were very friendly and accommodating. Anyara even arranged for transportation for us (no Uber in this area).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

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

Little jungle getaway

The host family was amazing. Very warm and welcoming. The night frog tour was great and so was the tour of the property. Learning about the history of the property was fabulous. The accommodations really made you feel like you were in the Costa Rican jungle.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had an excellent time at this location. The house was clean, spacious and private. Maricel and her family were excellent hosts that were extremely accommodating. I loved that this property has a patch of rainforest with plenty of wildlife to observe; it made the stay that much more enjoyable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed the hosts, night hike around the property, local home made breakfast. Modern functional house with Wi-Fi. For those looking for creature comfort, it is a bit more rustic, AC only in master area. We loved the visit would go again. Nice outdoor spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Great spot

House is beautiful. If your a birder or nature lover its a paradise. Frogs everywhere. Gardens were stunning. Host lives next door, And made us a wonderful breakfast. Ill be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

Best VRBO experience ever!

Beautiful house clean & well equipped, nestled in tropical rain forest, stream, pond and birds. The kindness, thoughtfulness and availability of host family is outstanding (they even came to find us when we were lost the first night). Sharing breakfast with the family in an outdoor kitchen was an unparalleled experience. Thank you for being such generous and gracious hosts and for your environmental awareness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

Costa Rica vacation

The best thing was the host and her family wonderful people who are passionate about the flora and fauna and share that passion with their guest. The grounds around the house are beautifully kept and have all kinds of wildlife there. The son Jefferson will take you on a night frog tour which was awesome and very informative. The house was very clean and good for a large group. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time. This was a highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. Our hosts were so kind and we were sad we didn't have more time to stay and enjoy the property and their hospitality. You know those places you go and they tell you that you "might" see some wildlife....but usually that doesn't happen? Well that's NOT the case here. We saw SO many wonderful animals during our short stay - highlighted of course by SO many frogs, many of which were 5 feet from our backdoor. All of my kids had an amazing time. By far our best wildlife experience in Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

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

Wish we had more time…

The property and surrounding area is very beautiful. Marciel and Joshua were very helpful with recommendations and with any questions we had. It is located in a beautiful part of the country and a little slice of heaven. We wish we had more time to explore all it had to offer. The location is about 45 mins from La Fortuna and the activities located there. Thanks Marciel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

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

A Tropical Oasis

This family made our whole trip!! They were so kind and generous, left us cacao fruit, coffee and pastries when we arrived. Jefferson took us on an amazing night tour and showed us the nocturnal frogs on the property. Then his sister took us through all of the various fruit trees and we got to drink coconut water from coconuts and eat fresh sugarcane. It was an amazing experience and we really enjoyed spending time with their family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raven B.

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

Paradise

This was the best house I stayed at in my entire life. It is huge in pristine condition clean. Surrounded by tropical Paradise. I will remember this home for the rest of my life. I want to go back and live in Costa Rica permanently lol. I didn’t want to leave. The family is amazing and treated me like one of them. They took me out and let me see all the frogs and wildlife and help me explore. They are absolutely amazing and I wish they were my real family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Wonderful Experience and a Beautiful Family

This house is located on a property that has been deeply cared for my the host and her family. It is evident that they take great pride in the land and nature that surround them. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed to feel at home. The host and her family were very welcoming and her daugter provided us a night walk where she showed us the frogs and pther animals that call this beautfil place home. They provided recommendations of places to eat and a wonderful zipline company where we spent the day flying through the forest. I would definitely stay here again if I am ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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