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Casa Colibrí Esmeralda

Family-friendly La Fortuna villa in Barrio Pilo with a water park
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Arenal Adventure World
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Colibrí Esmeralda have a pool?

Casa Colibrí Esmeralda has a heated pool and an outdoor pool.

Does Casa Colibrí Esmeralda have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Casa Colibrí Esmeralda?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes Casa Colibrí Esmeralda a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Casa Colibrí Esmeralda.

Is Casa Colibrí Esmeralda family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a water park, as well as children's dinnerware and travel cots, it's no surprise that Casa Colibrí Esmeralda is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Casa Colibrí Esmeralda?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Colibrí Esmeralda?

No, Casa Colibrí Esmeralda does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Colibrí Esmeralda?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Casa Colibrí Esmeralda Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay
Property overall is amazing! The location is wonderful with wildlife right outside the door. But if lacks sufficient furniture to seat everyone and doesnt have dressers or any bedroom furniture to unpack for longer stays. There is a lovely town to the left away from La Fortuna with a meat market, bakery, and fruit and vegetable stand that are wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paypar T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO we’ve stayed in
Arnaldo did a great job communicating with us before our arrival and even sent detailed check in instructions with videos, however, the electronics were still a bit tricky to figure out but we did do it. Other than that, the place was amazing. They have everything you could think of including a swimsuit spinner to dry your suits faster. The space was perfect for our family of 3. The outdoor living space was like a resort of our own. And from that deck, we saw the 3 toed sloth eat and move branches, we saw iguanas, frogs, & birds of all sorts. The grounds keeper was always excited to point out the sloths to us. There were 2 on the property the week we stayed. We knew the house was a little out of town and it had an amazing view and jungle like feel. It did make meals out a little complicated when doing tours but we just ate at the house on the days as we didn’t want to drive the curvy road at night. And one tour company wanted to charge us an extra $40 to pick us up at the house. We had a rental car so we just met them at their office instead. Overall, we will stay here again if we ever return to La Fortuna. We loved it so much we didn’t want to leave and head to our next town. And when we did arrive at the next place, we really missed Casa Colibri Esmeralda.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
First trip to Costa Rica
This house was a wonderful choice for 3 nights in Arenal. The setting couldn't have been more magical, with a large deck with an infinity pool backing up to a jungle with a stream flowing through. It was so nice to have the private pool, which was incredibly clean. The 2 bedroom house was plenty spacious for 4 adults, one of which uses a wheelchair. Absolutely no issues with accessibility, including with the bathrooms. The kitchen was large and well-equipped and the ceilings were high. There was not a ton of seating inside, but we didn't want to spend time inside anyway. It was more enjoyable to watch for birds and other creatures in the backyard jungle. There is a resident sloth, which was exciting. Our hosts were very nice and attentive. We did have a little issue with the electronic code for the front door on the first day, but it got resolved quickly. The only slight drawback was that it felt a little further from our planned activities than I expected, but I would still stay there if I were to do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home outside of Fortuna
Spectacular home with a pool outside of La Fortuna. Not within walking distance to stores or restaurants which was not ideal. Otherwise the house was gorgeous and the pool was out of this world. Do not try to find the house at night. We tried during the day and the directions from the listing sent us 15 min away from the home. We were able to contact the host and eventually find the property but it wasn’t easy. Otherwise I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful VRBO near La Fortuna
The home was beautiful & we all loved the pool. The surprise bonus was getting to see the baby sloth on the property.We appreciate the property owner taking the time to find the sloth and walk us over to see him. Our teenage son also loved they had poker (chips and all) and so we played that each night we were there. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean, responsive host!
The introductory videos and pamphlet were a huge help. Wonderful recommendation for a local guy who made our trip equally successful. He was even able to communicate with our VRBO host and arranged for a last-minute dinner to be brought to the home. It was delicious homemade Costa Rican food with an accessible swimming pool and we even saw a sloth in the backyard. I would absolutely recommend this location. It was safe and a perfect part of La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, but had it's challenges
This house is certainly beautiful - however, we had a few relatively significant issues. Upon arrival (at midnight), the key lock did not work and we could not access the rental. A locksmith eventually came during our stay and fixed the lock, but we had to rely on leaving a door/window open for 1.5 days to ensure we had access. A few days later, we woke up to the water turned off without warning. This may be the water companies fault, but we were not notified and had to shift our plans as it was out for 5-6 hours. Arnaldo was very responsive, but overall these challenges really put a damper on our 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
We loved this house! The pool in fantastic. So quiet and peaceful. Loved having the forest in our backyard. Kitchen is large and well equipped. Beds are very comfortable. We saw tucans and many other birds from the pool. Highly recommend! Would stay here again. Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This was such a nice stay. The home was great and very well built and stocked with all you need. it was so nice to sit outside, enjoy the pool and the lush surroundings. The care taker came and showed us the local sloth and we had a nice walk around the property. There are 2 other rentals but they are all very well separated. You opulent tell anyone else was around and each back yard:pool area was very private. We lived out time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sloths!
Very clean house, about 15 min drive from town. Not easy to find at night the first time. House and pool are great. Wish for more seating inside. Everything was so clean pool included. Quite location. Friendly gentle man showed us sloths on the property. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great upscale vacation rental
This two bedroom home was very comfortable. Everything that you need was supplied with the exception of food. The views from the backyard were exquisite. The backyard pool with a negative edge was very inviting and was cleaned every day. A plus...spotted a sloth in a tree right behind the house. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy c., Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful property, great location!
The home is beautiful and just out of town so a car is needed. Very clean and well maintained. We had limited cell coverage so had a hard time accessing our email for the check in code-so suggest to print/write down before you arrive. The groundskeeper was very friendly and showed us 2 sloths! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barton L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay with a beautiful view
We stayed in several locations in a recent trip to Costa Rica. This was by far the nicest property we stayed at. Having a river behind the property made for a relaxing background noise. A lychee grove outside of the house was an added treat. An endless supply of towels was appreciated. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. There were a few ants around but being in the jungle you want to see wildlife, not just sloths and monkeys. We would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would love to visit again
Great place. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Per J., Sunnyvale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house near La Fortuna
Overall fantastic house for a family of 4. Great pool -- spent a number of afternoons by the pool after hiking during the day. Nice and private with excellent view. Good place for spotting birds. Kitchen and bathrooms are very nice. Pretty close to La Fortuna, about a 15 minute drive. Takes about 35 minutes to drive to the Arenal park. Grocery store within 5 minutes drive. AC, laundry and wifi all worked great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Perfect La Fortuna Property
We just left La Fortuna after spending 4 nights at Casa Calibri Esmeralda. I cannot say enough great things about this property!! It was absolutely stunning. From the time we walked in, we were amazed. There are 3-4 properties here but all individual homes and far enough apart to be private. The infinity pool overlooked total green space. Large trees where we saw a toucan and other birds. Every morning a groundskeeper cleaned the pool (before we even woke up). Kitchen was well equipped. Filtered water and ice was great! The patio table was large and covered so if it rained we could still sit outside. There was a pool bathroom as well. Everything was brand new in the house. The location was great too. Far enough from La Fortuna to feel like you are in the rainforest, but close enough for all the restaurants, sodas, and tours. We even were able to get restaurant recommendations from the host (Trevesia restaurant). Finally, our last morning, the groundskeeper took us to see a sloth in a tree on the property. He was so low in the tree we could almost touch him! Super excited about that!! Amazing end to our time in La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location; more than expected / Excelente ubicación, mas de lo esperado
This house is incredible! Close to La Fortuna (10-15 minutes). Our host, Arnaldo, pretty much thought of everything from comfort to efficiency. We really appreciated the detailed house manual. It helped us with late night store runs and food options. He was available to help with questions whenever we contacted him. The pictures do not reflect how wonderful this place is! The kitchen was fully equipped—whatever you may need. The pool was a huge hit for everyone. We would definitely stay here again. Esta casa es increíble! Está cerca a La Fortuna (10-15 minutos). Nuestro anfitrión, Arnaldo, más o menos pensó en todo, desde la comodidad hasta la eficiencia. Realmente apreciamos el manual detallado de la casa. Este nos ayudó con los viajes al supermercado en la noche y las opciones de comida. Estaba disponible para ayudar con preguntas cada vez que lo contactábamos. Las fotos no reflejan lo maravilloso que es este lugar! La cocina estaba totalmente equipada, lo que sea que necesite. La piscina fue un gran éxito para todos. Sin duda volveríamos a alojarnos aquí.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short version: Clean, safe, comfortable, spacious, beautiful home. Highly recommend.
Arnaldo welcomed us on arrival and made sure we got onto the property and into the house okay, provided list of markets and medical resources nearby, responded promptly to questions, helped us figure out sightseeing, even though we weren’t using a tour, even came to our rescue when we accidentally locked ourselves out at about 9:30 pm! The home: Beautiful. Kitchen has huge table and stocked with everything you could need. Cold, filtered, water from the fridge was the best! Never would have thought to watch for in a listing but will now! Both bedrooms have ensuites with many caring touches. Loved the hummingbirds (colibrís) on the bath towels. The pool: Delicious. Best place to listen to the jungle sounds at night or hang out with the grazing cows in the am. Also loved the shaded spaces to relax beside the pool. The location: Perfect. Short drive to La Fortuna but far enough away to be out of the chaos. Also enjoyed the friendly dogs roaming the property (shoutout to Lulu!) Things to know: occasionally people working on grounds near Pool. We had lots of space and privacy, but if you want completely secluded, this isn’t for you. We loved the chatty dogs and the roosters, but pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Fragrance Allergies: Much better than most! Call ahead and ask Arnaldo to take the scented plug-in (bathroom) as far away as possible, at least 2-3 days before arrival. We loved it here! Would absolutely stay again. Thank you Arnaldo and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023