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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

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, El Salto Fortuna River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪5 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 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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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

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 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
  • ‪Tierra Mía - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Harmony Food Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬8 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 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway on 12 July 2026 start from AU$417, 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful Costa Rica property! The space was very inviting comfortable and extremely accommodating for all of our needs. Everything was spotless and very well maintained which made it easy to relax from the moment we arrived. Our group really appreciated no perfume smells and no bleach smell. We also loved that it was all one level. It made it very accommodating for everyone. The location was amazing, everything we wanted to do was just minutes away and nothing was more than about a half hour drive. It made exploring the area so convenient. We were so close to many amazing restaurants. The property was gated. We had a remote so we could come and go as we wanted. That made us feel very safe and it was incredibly quiet no traffic noise at all. It was the perfect peaceful retreat.Communication with the host was outstanding anytime. I had a question and sent a message. They responded very promptly and we’re always helpful.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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
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

10/10 Excellent

diane m.

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

Christmastime stay

Nice property, easy to get to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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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