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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Arenal Adventure World
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

La Fortuna

This villa places you in the centre of La Fortuna, within just a 15-minute stroll of El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 3 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 23 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Home Vacations La Fortuna

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Villa Linda Vista Families Friends Gateway
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway La Fortuna
Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway have a pool?

Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

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

Is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool and travel cots, it's no surprise that Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

No, Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tamara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at house
Great house plan. True to picture. Only draw back was the size of the shared bathroom. No space on bathroom vanity. None at all. Could not even leave a toothbrush out. No place for toilet paper. Toilet paper was on top of toilet. Hard to reach. The other bathrooms are very large but this shared bath was extremely very small. Lack of hot water after 2 showers. Water was freezing cold. Had to wait about 2 hours for water to become warm ( not hot). Other than that the house is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and Friends trip to Costa Rica
We loved staying in this home . It was a perfect location to get to all of our activities, close to restaurants. The pool was wonderful and the kitchen gave us the option to cook a nice breakfast a couple of mornings. The only suggestion I have is that the steps going into the pool were a little slippery and one of our friends actually slipped going into the pool. It might be great to add a hand rail. Overall, we absolutely loved our time in Costa Rica!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owners were very accomodating and quick to respond.!
Nice location - cute restaurant right down the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place really clean private but conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

diane m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmastime stay
Nice property, easy to get to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice quiet location - with close access to La Fortuna. Enjoyed the pool and tours of the area. Very clean and safe!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family travel
Great location-easy walk into town or $2 dollar cab ride. Cabs quickly responsive and easy. Home meticulous and spacious for large group. Can say enough about House of Tours (owners). BEST service and instant communication. Met all our needs at rental and transportation. They truly do get best prices Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gay U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home
Nice four bedroom house, just outside of town with small pool that was clean. Management company was very responsive. We did not think the exterior alarm system worked
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet/private home close to downtown
We had a great stay at Villa Marcella. The home and yard was very spacious and it felt very private and safe. It had a big kitchen & the complimentary coffee was very nice :) the hosts were super helpful with planning activities. I would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal stay for our group of 7 (5 adults, 2 kids). Everything was really clean and well appointed. We had a great time using the pool. We also took advantage of their tour service every day of our visit and everything went off without a hitch. Grocery store is about a 10 minute walk away and there are a couple restaurants about 5-10 minute walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

grisel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for group of 8
This property was perfect for our group! The location was ideal for all the activities we had planned. Mario also was instrumental in organizing our daily activities. I have already shared both the house information and our daily itinerary while in LaFortuna. We will absolutely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
This location was fantastic. Close to many different restaurants as well as places to go sightsee. The house was great and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
We had a group of 7 (parents, 4 boys, and family friend who is 70). We loved this house. It was close to everything and walkable to some restaurants. The pool was great and the grounds were lovely- even had a view of Arenal when it was clear. There were hummingbirds galore, which wr loved watching in the mornings while having coffee by the pool. The kitchen was well-appointed and there were plenty of towels for everyone. Overall, I highly recommended and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience in La Fortuna!
Lovely home, with convenient access to in town La Fortuna. Had a fun time rafting, climbing Arenal, and enjoying hot springs! Office communication was excellent and friendly. Only suggestion is for office to make sure AC is at a more comfortable temperature before arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home base in La Fortuna!
We really enjoyed the outdoor space at this home! The pool and porch area were very well maintained and a great place to relax after hiking around Arenal and and rafting the Baldi. There's also a small yard for kids to play. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer B., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Property was great and we had a wonderful time. Managing company was excellent to work with - extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michiko C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Perfect house for our needs and great, central location. Quiet, secure neighborhood. Beautiful yard. We would definitely stay here again if we come back. Property management was also able to book all our excursions at a great price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Fortuna
We loved our stay at the house. House was clean and beds were comfortable. Location was great close to many attractions. The living space doesn’t have air conditioning but keeping bedrooms doors open helped cool the room. The only negative is the lack of pans for the oven and the shower in the master bedroom doesn’t drain well which makes the bathroom floor get very wet. Check in was super easy and Carlos was very helpful. We didn’t use his services to book tours only because we were in a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
LaFortuna stay
We stayed here from 5/17/24 - 5/22/24. We were 8 adults total. The house is very nice. It was very warm when we first arrived. Only the bedrooms are air conditioned. We found out quickly if you open the bedroom doors it helps to cool the rest of the house. The house was well equipped with kitchen items and we were able to cook a few meals. It was nice to be able to grill. The bedrooms were all decent sized and the beds were super comfy. We got great use out of the pool. Also the egg chair outside was a favorite of everyone’s to sit and relax in. We were so close to grocery stores and to town. The amount of restaurants within a 5 mile area is very extensive. We really loved this house. We all agreed if we ever come back we will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Stayed here with a group of 8 adults. Great location that was a quick drive to town and a short trip to most popular locations in the area. Gated property that felt safe the entire time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This place was great! It had enough space for all 8 of us. The beds were large and comfortable. It was in a quiet neighborhood but still close to the places you want to go and see. We had a car so that made it easy. The living areas didn’t have ac, so we left the doors to the bedroom open when we could but it got very warm. The pool was nice and relaxing, though there wasn’t much shade so the tiles were very hot. It was too hot to simply lounge by the pool. We used the tour company to book several tours. It was very easy and affordable. We also had a home cooked meal at a love couples home next door. It was perfect for our last night in Costa Rica!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida Villa
We really enjoyed the house and location, and had a fantastic week of high adventure and sightseeing. The Home Vacation folks were quick to answer questions and provide useful information. They also arranged all our activities with terrific tours and guides. There’s something for everybody in La Fortuna. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Celina S., Bloomington, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with beautiful views
We spent a few days at this property, there were 9 of us. The kids loved the pool but we did discover after my daughter’s suit got ruined that there was a lot of scum in the pool, we asked for it to be cleaned but it only got stirred up. We did continue to use it but pretty disappointed a brand new suit is garbage from the pool. The rest of the house was good, met our needs. There is a grill but no charcoal is provided, we were able to get it at the store. There’s air conditioning in the bedrooms that worked great but the living area did get quite warm (normal in Costa Rica). The views of the volcano are absolutely spectacular and although in a little community the house feels very quiet and secluded! We also felt it was safe and secure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024