Casa del Bosque, river side forest house at Fortuna (1.8 miles from down town) Right in the middle of a riverside rain forest and private gardens with beautiful flora and fauna all around, yet only five minutes away from downtown Fortuna, this is Casa del Bosque. Great view of the Arenal Volcano, ideal for families or groups of friends. As part of a gated community is very quiet, wide, and safe and it has different environments within the house to enjoy with all the necessary amenities to spend a very comfortable, joyful, and pleasant stay. Nature and comfort await for you. • Location: 2 kilometers from downtown Fortuna in a gated community, EcoQuintas, La Huerta Condominium house 38A • Three bedrooms, one on the first floor and two in the second one. Air conditioning and each and one of them. • All rooms with roof fans. • All windows and doors screened. • Two full bathrooms, one on each floor, each with hair drier. • TV and reading room • Two terraces, one on each floor, both with a clear roof and one equipped with a BBQ and a dining table. • One living room with a flat screen • High speed Wi-Fi in all the house and gardens, streaming and 100 channels • Private Gardens • Private parking lot • Laundry room with washing and drying machine, iron with its board. • Access to the condominium pool 50 meters away from the house • One dining room • Fully equipped kitchen (stove, large fridge with ice maker, conventional oven, microwave oven, toaster, blender, coffee maker, smoke detector, rice cooker, and all the necessary elements in place you need) • Capacity: up to eight guests. Two bedrooms with one queen double bed each, and one room with a queen bed with an upper twin bunk bed, and a roll-away twin bed
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take the trash to the metal green cage near the main gate, were the officer is located. Thanks!
Recyclables please leave them in the yellow bin
Please make sure the AC units and the fans are off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
La Fortuna
Located in La Fortuna, this holiday home is near a water park 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 get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
La Fortuna Park - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
Arenal Adventure World - 13 min drive - 5.6 km
Baldi Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
Kalambu Hot Springs - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Chocolate Fusión - 5 min drive
The Open Kitchen - 5 min drive
Mary’s BBQ - 18 min walk
Restaurante Travesía - 5 min drive
Soda y Restaurante Víquez - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna on 17 Apr 2026 start from AU$325, 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 Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casa del Bosque at La Fortuna located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, La Fortuna Park and El Salto Fortuna River. Arenal Adventure World is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a terrific stay at Casa Del Bosque. The view of the volcano and gardens from the bedroom and porch was incredible. You can hear the river that runs right by the house while sitting on the porch in the morning and evenings. It was a great location to enjoy all the activities around La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. We did horseback riding, canyoning, tubing, hiking, a cooking class, and visited one of the hot springs - most activities were within 15 minutes of the house and the furthest was only 30 minutes away. Highly recommend this location.
William C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
It was great having you all. Thanks a million for your feedback, welcome back any time
The host was very welcoming and responsive. The facilities were lovely. The bed was very comfortable as I like a firmer mattress. It was very convenient to La Fortuna and the Uber was readily available.
My family had an amazing stay at Casa del Bosque! Pablo was a great host with timely communication and was extremely helpful. The location of the home is ideal and close to town. The home itself is large with plenty of space for everyone, and having multiple bathrooms was great! The washer and dryer also was a great amenity! We can't wait to make another visit!
The host was very helpful, responsive, and had great recommendations for activities. The home is beautiful and had everything we needed for our stay. Such a peaceful location with plenty of wildlife to watch!
Amanda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
Thanks very much for your valuable feedback, it was great to have you all here, please come back any time
We recently stayed 4 nights at Casa del Bosque. The house was clean, quiet, and comfortable with plenty of room for our family of five. The house is located in a quiet gated community with private back yard patio and 2 minute walk to the pool. Also walking distance to Restaurante Delicias Tablada which has excellent food at a great price. (Say hi to Sammy, one of the friendliest guys you will meet.). I would recommend this house and stay there again! We loved the place!
Pablo was very communicative and helpful. Very clean, and nicely decorated and comfortable house. Very quiet and yet close to town. 3 minute drive. If I'm in Fortuna again I'd definitely consider staying here. Easy walk to pool. Well supplied kitchen. Comfortable beds. Nice lighting and A/C. Pay attention to manager's directions
Steven H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well stocked house with a jungle feel, just outside of town in a quiet neighborhood. I enjoyed drinking my coffee on the upstairs patio and listening to the birds and creek. We would definitely stay there again!
Jessica
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family of 4 loved our stay here and would absolutely recommend it.
Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yanin
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy to access and very close to downtown La Fortuna. Liked being in a quiet, quaint neighborhood. The property sits next to the river. We had some heavy rain and you could hear the river flowing as well as sounds of the forest. It was nice. Contained everything we needed and was comfortable all around.
Jon G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thanks very much for your wonderful review, best regards!
I have never rated a VRBO bc we just haven’t been able to give 5 stars until this time. This home was just so perfect! The host was hospitable. The home was comfortable and safe as well as beautiful! We just loved our stay. If we visit La Fortuna again, we would not have to look anywhere else. We would book again here todos los tiempo!
Lainna S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
The pleasure was all ours to have you all at home. Thank you very much for this wonderful words.
This house was amazing-- clean, spacious, nice porches, looked just like the pictures in the posting. The view of the volcano was amazing and my daughter enjoyed using the pool. Good communication with the owner, would definitely recommend this house!
Despite an initial hiccup when arriving, I contacted Pablo and he immediatley solved the problem. Our stay was great, very quiet, and the house was well appointed. Highly recommend.
Kevin L.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thanks very much for comments, hope to see you again soon
We had everything we needed for a great 3 night stay, the property was more beautiful than the pictures suggested. Close enough to town for ease of meals and groceries but nice and quiet at night with a great deck to enjoy nature. Access to the condo pool was a great perk.
Steph O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2024
Thanks Stephanie, for taking the time to write this review, it is very important for us and future customers, please come back and thanks again
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was well maintained and comfortable. Area was quiet and seemed safe. Excellent communication with host. Perfect place to stay for our family trip!
We really enjoyed our stay here! It was clean and comfortable with all the amenities in the kitchen. The room AC’s worked great and the bathrooms were very nice. We had great communication throughout which made our stay so comfortable and relaxing. It is a great location close to town too!
Jen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
thanks so much for your comments Jen, the pleasure was al ours to have you all here at Casa del Bosque, please come back whenever you like!
This house was the perfect base for our adventures in La Fortuna. It was extremely clean, very spacious, and we had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The upstairs porch is wonderful. Really can't say enough good things, everything was ideal and I would highly recommend!
Colleen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Thanks very much Colleen for your wonderful feedback and also very useful. Please come back any time, you all are more than welcome to come back! best regards
About the host
Hosted by Pablo Richard
Born in France, live in Costa Rica all my life. Biologist, Naturalist Tour guide, speak three languages French, English and Spanish
Why they chose this property
In the middle of a forest yet at 5 minutes from Fortuna. Located in a gated community, next to a river, great view of the volcano and the forest. Wide private gardens
What makes this property unique
located in the middle of a forest, yet in a gated community, fully equipped
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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