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Best location, nature and art

Holiday home in La Fortuna with private pool and kitchen

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View to the interior of the house from the front door,
Similar view to show the sculptureous feeling of the woodwork anthe movement.
The dinning space behind the rounded wall of the gallery,all open space.
View from the side of the gallery, jewelry show case, bathroom and a room.
Front of the house view from the gate, parking for three cars.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Alajuela
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best location, nature and art

Our HOME is a beautiful piece of art, designed and owned by Julian Tiglat, only the best materials were used on the construction. Relaxing surroundings invites you to sit and enjoy of a Costa Rica countryside house located close and far from La Fortuna downtown (Just ½ mile – 15 minute walk) in friendly and secure neighborhood.

The majestic house is a lilting combination of straight and curved lines soaring to a high ceiling; the gallery and living area are very large and create a cool open space, while the bedrooms are intimate and cozy. The patio off the family room opens to a very large, private park with birds nesting in the palms where a brook feeds a lovely pond; there is INDOOR POOL in the house and a garage with a work bench and enough room for three cars.

You imagine you are far from civilization in your private paradise with the natural sounds of birds and swaying palms but in reality you are just a kilometer from LA FORTUNA, a charming little town of excellent restaurants, markets, souvenirs and tour agencies at the foot of the active ARENAL VOLCANO. In the other direction, just a ten minute walk, is a large natural swimming pool in the Fortuna river surrounded by jungle, where the locals cool off in the middle of the day; the people of Costa Rica are very friendly, pleasant and happy, who greet strangers with a salutation of HOLA and PURA VIDA.

We will make sure that your experience in Arenal be unique and memorable, we have all kinds of information about activities, must visit places and recommendations to travel around La Fortuna and all over Costa Rica. Please feel free to ask me anything and we will give you an answer as soon as possible.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We can talk about our pets rules.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are allowed on site
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baldi Hot Springs. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Fortuna, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Best location, nature and art have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Best location, nature and art pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Best location, nature and art?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best location, nature and art?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best location, nature and art located?

Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. La Fortuna Park and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie M.

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

Artistic Home

Beautiful home on gorgeous grounds in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Perfect location

This property is the perfect location. Just a few blocks from town and super markets. Felt very safe with Julian and his family on the property. We would stay again and recommend this property to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful property, lots of birds and far enough away from town to be quiet but close enough to walk in for groceries, dinner and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Nice design

Overall good experience . Beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

La fortuna

Beautiful home, very safe and our host was very available and super helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo S.

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

Beautiful location, friendly guest.

Julian was a great host, he was always available and graves the best tips on what to visit and where to get the best deals for local attractions, his home is beautiful a piece of art in fantastic piece of land. Place to park your car, great bathrooms, do highly recommend. We only stayed 2 days but thanks to our host we maximized our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle S.

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

Nice Home. Just as listed.

We spent little time, but for sleeping as we were out all day and evening. The other reviews summarize accurately. Overall it was an enjoyable and memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany I.

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

Perfect location on beautiful property

Our family had a wonderful stay here. We loved the spacious house and beautiful grounds. The location is perfect - so close to town yet quiet and away from the busyness. Julian, our host, was very helpful and responded quickly to messages. If you're visiting La Fortuna, this place is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L., Zionsville, IN

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

Unique property, great location

This beautiful setting was perfect for our family's stay in La Fortuna. Julian was very communicative and everything was exactly as advertised. It is great to be able to walk into town so easily for restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

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

Nice house

Clean and quiet. Easy access to town. Owner was very nice and very responsive to any needs or questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B., Loveland, CO

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

Costa Rica

Julian was very helpful Recommending adventures and places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Perfect. So wonderful

What a jewel of a place. It was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Beds were so comfortable! The house is in a great location next to many activities for the whole family. The owner is a wonderful man. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leticia G.

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

Wonderful

It was a perfect place to stay. Very clean, close by everything. Julian was lovely and very helpful. He put us in touch with a great tour company and we were able to see everything we wanted. The beds were comfortable and yard absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed sitting in the deck just enjoying the wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

leo f.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Host never responded. Had to get neighbors to call the hosts wife to contact handyman to let us in.

How’s didn’t respond to messages, had to get neighbors to contact wife to call handyman to let us inThere weren’t adequate beds in the property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

What an experience!

The photos of the house don’t do it justice. The location was central to town and activities.. the pool was refreshing after some hot days and relaxing to watch the storms roll in and out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Lovely little house in a great location

Perfect house for our family of 5. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, good water heat and pressure, smart tv, and a great location. Nice benches on the porch to sit outside with a coffee. We could walk to downtown La Fortuna and to El Salto rope swing. Clear view of Arenal volcano at the end of the street too. Julian was an attentive and friendly host. Very clean with a gated yard though we felt safe everywhere we went in Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Baton Rouge

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

Great home in La Fortuna!

We really enjoyed our visit to La Fortuna. This home was amazing and very unique. It was really clean, conveniently located to everything and had great internet access. The beds were very comfortable and plenty of really hot water. Julien was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed many of his recommendations and tips. Don’t hesitate to rent this place!! PURA. VIDA!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Outstanding property right in La Fortuna!

We had a wonderful four night stay in Julian's house. We really enjoyed the eclectic nature of the home, the art and especially the back porch and the wonderful garden. The home was extremely clean, all the beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked well to keep us all cool during our sleep. The location is central to everything in the area and Julian was an attentive and helpful host. If we ever return to La Fortuna to enjoy the activities this area has to offer, we would certainly stay in this home again with no hesitation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy F., USA

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

Nancy

This location was very close to all activities. I did learn to not book tours online, I paid one-third more than other people. Buy from locals. This property was very comfortable. Get reservations to restaurant around the corner. It is very good. Would stay here again. All nessities were in the home. Host is very talkative and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryn B.

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

Lovely property & house

An artistic gem, the owner's personal touches are prevalent throughout the house. Very clean and well-maintained. The only exception was the air conditioning - it did not work while we were there. I specifically looked for a house that offered A/C, so it was a very hot few days. Other than that, I recommend this lovely place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

1st La Fortuna visit

Just as described. Laundry wasn't working but host offered to do it. Decided to use one of the wash/dry/fold services in town. Very handy. "Mels restaurant is attached and was delicious.The definition of a hole in the wall. Talk to him if you're not cool with "very affectionate" dogs. One is skittish and will nip hard. You may read a review saying "bite" but that wasn't my experience. They are super sweet and friendly, but I'm a dog lover. Overall, we had a great time. Closer to town than I realized, but if you need transportation it's readily available. Reach out to Daniel on WhatsApp. 506 6163 5858. He was terrific. Only caution, Julian wanted us to turn off the AC when we left. This made the house very hot when we'd return from excurions and it would take all night to cool off. You may want to talk about this. Doesn't seem unusual in CR. Just saying.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Christmas 2024

Property is attractive but not functional. Thankfully, the house is in a good area because we were not able to secure the house. Only the front door locked properly. The windows around the pool didn’t lock and there were poor locks on the other doors. No garage parking. No hairdryer. Owner met us and gave theimpression that he did not enjoy renting the property. We were so taken aback we didn’t ask any other questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Beautiful home away from home

Thoroughly enjoyed staying at this unique and spacious home with our family of 6. Easy walk to town for groceries and banking. El Salto was nearby and fun for the kids to see. Beds were very comfortable and we felt safe on the beautiful, peaceful property. The pool was clean and very refreshing. Julian is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew A.

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

Excellent Time

Everything was as stated and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

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

What a Gem! Spacious tropical paradise!

Julians place is absolutely beautiful and was perfect for our family of five. My daughters were delighted to find out they each got their own spacious comfortable bed in their own room! The backyard was pure paradise even in the rainstorm we found it completely delightful and so tropical. Julian is exceptionally easy to get a hold of for all of your needs and recommending bookings of activities in the area. We could not fall in love with this adorable dog that lives next-door who came to visit us nightly. We would recommend to anyone :-) We also enjoyed our bookings through red lava adventures downtown of Whitewater rafting and a day at the Hot Springs. We enjoyed our tuna very much! Can’t wait to recommend this place to all of our friends :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Julian Tiglat

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I'm Julian Tiglat, a professional jeweler and artist, I live in Costa Rica since 2006, I choose living here, in a peaceful paradise and doing my art here. I will be your host once you get to my house, I have a person that help me to answer emails and organize my bookings, his name is Eder Cruz, he has been working in the Hotel industry for over 10 years is a very responsible person and knows everything about traveling in Costa Rica, so we are prepare to make your vacations a memorable experience.

Why they chose this property

I designed and constructed this house according to my approach in art, working with local people for more than one year doing everything from scratch. I'm not an architect, but you can see the house yourself and I hope you can enjoy too. The house has all the conford that you are looking for, our location is the best and I will be always to help you and make your trip unforgetable.
The advantage to stay with us is that on the property (53819.55 ft²) we have the house for rent and on the back side of the property is my house, where I live with my wife Patricia, my home is located around 60 meters away from the house for rent; you will have the privacy that you need on your vacation and also you will have your host pretty close if you need anything extra, besides that if you need to know more about my experience living in Costa Rica I will be please to share a good conversation.

What makes this property unique

The house is located just 1 km from the center of Fortuna, yet you have the feeling that you are completely in the country side, surrounded by magical nature, the house is in the way to the La Fortuna Waterfall one of the main touristic attraction in Fortuna and an excellent view of The Arenal Volcano. We have everything to make your vacations a memorable experience, just let me what do you want to do or know and I will help you to make it.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Russian