[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View Villa in La Fortuna with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30600000/30591200/30591130/02e8108e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30600000/30591200/30591130/59c1a132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30600000/30591200/30591130/0eb289ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30600000/30591200/30591130/e6714aa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30600000/30591200/30591130/a9edd16c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Arenal Bakata Luxury Home offers a serene escape with breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano, an infinity pool, and opportunities to unwind in nature. Imagine waking up to birdsong or sipping coffee on the deck amidst tranquil surroundings. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 63767 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View Arenal Bakata Luxury Home offers an extraordinary retreat just 19 miles from La Fortuna, with breathtaking views of the entire valley, an infinity pool, and the majestic Arenal Volcano. This unique home is designed for those seeking tranquility and a deep connection with nature. Imagine waking up each morning to the sound of birds, including the charming Toucans who visit the Jacuzzi area, or enjoying a peaceful cup of coffee on the deck while soaking in the serene surroundings. The house blends contemporary design with rustic charm, using natural wood elements to create a cozy yet modern atmosphere. The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area features large glass doors that seamlessly connect the interior with the expansive deck, offering unobstructed views of the valley. The layout includes two bedrooms in one wing and a spacious master bedroom in the other, each with windows perfectly positioned to capture the natural beauty outside. Whether exploring the nearby adventures of La Fortuna—such as white water rafting, canopy tours, or horseback riding—or simply unwinding at the house, Arenal Bakata is the perfect base for your vacation. Its central location provides easy access to the stunning Rio Celeste for a romantic day trip. Experience the serenity, wildlife, infinity pool, and unforgettable views at Arenal Bakata Luxury Home, where nature is the true masterpiece. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - No elevator - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: you can smoke out site the house ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Garden - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Unit size: 3,767 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19893100/19893061/8ae7afc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway La Fortuna - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=19893061&PinnedHotelID=19893061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40200000/40191500/40191458/68c81b97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ranch Villa Arenal - 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La Fortuna, San Carlos, Costa Rica La Fortuna - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=90202650&PinnedHotelID=90202650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Turn off the lights and lock the doors Please leave the keys insite de house and use the gate numbers box with the code Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted You can smoke out site the house ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Seniors-only community Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number 205190823 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Home Mountains House San Carlos Home Mountains House Home Mountains San Carlos Home Mountains The In The Mountains Fortuna The Home in The Mountains La Fortuna The Home in The Mountains Private vacation home La Fortuna The Home in The Mountains Private vacation home The In The Mountains Fortuna The Home in The Mountains La Fortuna The Home in The Mountains Private vacation home The Home in The Mountains Private vacation home La Fortuna ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.485832,-84.56722&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%7B__Ab%60dcO%3FM%40Q%3FM%3FQ%40M%40Q%40M%40O%40Q%40MBO%40OBOBMBOBOBMBODOBMDODMDMDODMFMDMFMFOFMFMFKFMFKHMFKHMHKFKHMJKHKHKHIJKJKHIJIJKJIJIJIJILIJGJILILEJILGLGLELGLGLELELGLENCLELENELCNCLENANCLCNANCNALANCNAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%40N%40NBL%40NBNBL%40NDLBNBLDNDLDLBLDNFLDLDLFLFLDLFJFLHLDJHLHJFJHLHJHJHJHJJHHJHJJHJJHHJHJHJHLHJHJFLHJHLFJFLFJFLFNFLDLFLDLDLFNDLBLDNDLBNDNBLBNBNBLBN%40NBN%40L%40P%40N%40L%40P%3FL%40P%3FL%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANANANANANCLAPCLCNCLCNCNELCNENELCLENGLELENGLELGJGNGLGLGJGLILIJGLIJIJIJIJIJIJKJIJKHKHIJKHKHKJKFMJKFKHMFKHMFMFKFMFMFMFMDMDMFODMDMDMDODMBOBMDOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOAMCOEMCOCMEMEOEMEMEMGMEMEMGMGMGMGKGMGMIKGKIMGKKKGKKKIKIKKIIKIKKIKIKIKKKIKGKIKIMGKIMGMGKGMGMGMGMGMEMGOEMEMEOEMEMCOEOCMCOCOCMCOCMAQCMAOAOAOAOAOAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IvTnc-oGIKz1MuqZ8PjvpVR1TCo=) San Carlos, Alajuela #### What's nearby - Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 17 min drive - 13.4 km - Baldi Hot Springs - 17 min drive - 15.5 km - Ecotermales Fortuna - 18 min drive - 15.9 km - Los Lagos Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 16.6 km - La Fortuna Waterfall - 22 min drive - 16.2 km #### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mary’s BBQ - ‬13 min drive - ‪Restaurante Victorinos - ‬3 min drive - ‪Restaurante Murillo's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Restaurante La Finca - ‬9 min drive - ‪Soda La Perla - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View located? > Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, La Fortuna Park, and El Salto Fortuna River. Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Arenal Kabata Luxury Home Entire Valley View Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 58 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna D. May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recommend! Beautiful home with gorgeous property and views! Magdalena was great to work with - so friendly, and helpful with her recommendations- definitely hope to come stay again! ##### Joanna D. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K F. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding This place was worth the travel time. Beautiful view, quiet, secluded... Just what we wanted. The host was very prompt and attentive. ##### K F. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter L. Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! This property is unbelievable! The house was absolutely lovely and extremely comfortable for our family. The views from the house is unreal...looks like it's from a fairy tale. Our host was so gracious and completely available at any time. This was a perfevy place for us!!carecommend ##### Peter L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning What can I say about this property….the absolutely stunning views matched by an absolutely amazing home made our stay feel like we were at home. Magdelina was absolutely amazing host and Esmeralda took pride in making sure our stay was above expectations. Strongly and highly recommend this property to anyone looking to get away and enjoy the views of Costa Rica! ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob R., Gig Harbor Feb 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nicer then we expected The home was exactly as described, but the pool area was a pleasant surprise. A wonderful outdoor space with grand views. ##### Bob R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay B. Apr 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! Highly recommend!! We absolutely loved our stay here. The house and the grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The kitchen is well-stocked. The hosts could not have been more wonderful. The 30-40 minute drive to activities in Fortuna was totally worth it to have the seclusion and natural beauty. ##### Lindsay B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home! Our family loved our stay here. The house is modern with all the conveniences of home. It is located high on a hill side and you can see for miles from the back deck. It is located outside of Fortuna, but we could get to all of the Arenal attractions we wanted to do within a half hour or less. ##### Chris H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joy s. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! We travel quite a bit and have stayed in many vacation homes. This one was, hands-down our favorite. The house is beautiful and thoughtfully appointed with everything you could need. The view is stunning. The owner/host was so kind and made our stay even more memorable. Even our two teenage boys loved the house and didn’t want to leave! It is about a 45 minute drive into la Fortuna, which we were ok with because we wanted to be somewhere quiet and peaceful. There is a small town just down the hill with a couple of super markets and a bakery. This house itself is an experience. As you plan your activities, be sure to give yourself some downtime to enjoy being here too! ##### joy s. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel H. Dec 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place and Host We had a great stay at this beautiful house with our family of five. It is a very nice place. It's in a secluded rural area that is very quiet-yes you need an SUV. We arrived at night but Magdalena our host was there waiting and provided great directions. She was great with recommendations during our stay. It was about a 30 minute drive to the La Fortuna area for neighboring attractions during our stay. ##### Joel H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathy s., Kerrville Nov 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A jewel on top of the world We stayed 5 days and the house is perfect. The views are truly beautiful. The person in the group that gets the master is in for a treat. Never hesitate to call your host. She is fabulous. ##### kathy s. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerardo G. May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain Getaway The porperty was beautiful and snuggled away in the mountains outside of Lafortuna. Magdalena the host goes above and beyond to ensure you are comfortable. I have booked many times on Vrbo and this is the first time in which the host ensured on a daily basis all your needs were met. She really made my partner and I feel like we were home. I would recommend this property above any other in the area! ##### Gerardo G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel W. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely incredible stay! My family spent 4 nights at this amazing home in Costa Rica. The inside of the home is clean, updated, luxurious, and large enough for everyone to have space. The outside of the home is a place I didn't want to leave! Gorgeous landscaping, a fun pool and hot tub, lots of seating, and an unbelievable view. We also saw toucans and many other birds from the back patio! Magdalena was so helpful from beginning to end, answering all of our questions and giving thorough explanations. Esmerelda did laundry and kept the house clean allowing us to relax even more. I would say the only slight downside for us was how far it was from La Fortuna, which I knew from reading previous reviews. It was worth it for the experience in such a wonderful place, but we did get tired with all the driving and we should have planned our groceries better to eat more meals at home. Oh, and the breakfast we got on the last day that Magdalena suggested was our very best meal of the entire trip! ##### Laurel W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara E. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July stay Wonderful home. Gorgeous grounds with toucans, hummingbirds and parrots. Incredible view and inside decorated very nice. Very comfy beds. Very secure. Plenty of room for our family of 5. Enjoyed using pool and hot tub too. Esmeralda was wonderful with daily housekeeping. Magdalena was fabulous with info on anything we needed and even recommended a chef who came and prepared dinner for us one night. Wish we had planned more time just to stay at house and enjoy. Took 30-45 minutes to get to various la fortuna activities but we enjoyed the beautiful home at the end of our full days. ##### Tara E. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill A. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An Incredible Place Beginning with timely communication from Magdelina we knew where we were going and how long it would take us to get there. House is fantastic. Beautiful views, private, well laid out. A very special place. Away from all, so a drive to get anywhere, but so worth it. Magdelina as super responsive to our needs and questions. She is a gem! A peaceful retreat that we will always remember, yearn to return to and feel so lucky we were able to experience. THANK YOU!!! ##### Jill A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank N. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### First Class Hideaway in the Mountain The views from this house are amazing. The layout is terrific - with 270 degree views from the vast deck areas. The interior is luxurious. The rancho offers a completely additional leisure space, with BBQ, couches, dining area and hot tub. We enjoyed mornings and afternoons on the decks - sipping coffee and watching the humming birds, parrots and other wildlife visit the property. We have been to many VRBOs, and what made this one truly special was the personal attention from host Magdalena. We have never had a VRBO host who was so responsive and helpful during our stay. She was basically a tour guide - offering terrific recommendations for activities and restaurants (including an amazing breakfast at a local farm). ##### Frank N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Modern Home with a Gorgeous View The property is beautiful and felt very secure. The home is modern, spacious, clean and has a spectacular view. Magdalena was quick to respond to all of our questions and requests. She even provided us with drinks and groceries for breakfast to get us started. Upon our arrival Esmeralda (the housekeeper) met us at the house and showed us around. Both ladies are extremely nice and welcoming. My only complaint is that the location given in the description is not accurate. The map on VRBO shows the property in El Tanque but it is actually about 30 minutes east near Muelle. Not a huge deal but it is further from La Fortuna than we thought. ##### Amanda C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd B. Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Privacy, Luxury, View, Relaxation.....Pura Vida Our family enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home in early June. The setup is perfect: wrap around porch, two outdoor sitting areas, outdoor dining, pool, hot tub, grill, perfect for outdoor living. And cover everywhere if it rains. Indoors was just as nice with everything you need - we did not have to worry about missing anything - everything is there for kitchen and bath. Hostesses were amazing with the best communication. Daily housekeeping is provided if you choose, including laundry, so pack light! The view is better than the pictures. Roughly 30-40 minutes from La Fortuna but we did not mind the daily drive as a trade off for the privacy, peace and quiet, view, and private pool, etc. Lots of birds and animals to watch right on the porch. Gated community as well. All in all, a great way to experience the real Costa Rica, away from the hustle and bustle. We really felt like this home helped us experience what Costa Rica is really about - nature, adventure, beauty, and friendy people. Enjoy! ##### Todd B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan B., Houston Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Modern Home with Amazing View We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home in El Tanque. The home is so clean and modern with incredible views! We spent so much time outdoors in the comfortable furniture on the wide porch or in the new swimming pool. We ended up cooking for ourselves quite a bit because the kitchen was so wonderful, as was the outdoor grill. We especially appreciated the dishwasher and the oven. Everything was so clean and new! Same goes for the beds, and they were so comfortable. Magdalena was an excellent host! She gave us great recommendations on restaurants and was very easy to reach when we had a question. The property did come with housekeeping services--we only used it one day during our stay but it was very nice to have someone come in and freshen our towels and clean the kitchen and bathrooms. The property is a bit farther from town than we have been used to in the past, but we quickly adapted, just allowing a little more time to get up and down the hill from the house. You could get by with a regular car, but we had a 4-wheel drive and I would encourage that--some sections of the drive were steep and rocky. Overall, it was an excellent stay. Highly recommended!! ##### Jan B. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katerina h. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular!!! Magdalena and Max were great at communicating via Whatsapp. She welcomed us into the home and explained everything. The house and its property are just gorgeous and so peaceful. Nature at it's best. To appreciate the view and fresh air, one must be there! Pictures don't do justice. Magdalena thought of everything her guests may need. House was clean and so cozy. She had a beautiful xmas tree!! Comfortable beds with great bedding and towels. Amazing outdoor hot tub with BBQ area, perfect for chilling at night. Make sure you get some local steaks from La Fortuna at Carnicas Carranza!!! And coffee at the red frog in La Fortuna. Best freshly roasted beans coffee!!! Magdalena was always available to answer any questions. Super safe location, just a bit out of the town so a car is a must and possibly SUV type. Worth the drive. This was an amazing experience for us as first time visitors to Costa Rica. People are so friendly and welcoming!! And the best part, this is a country full of cows and beautiful lush pastures, and it is so clean!!! Great coffee and great locally sourced food!!!! We loved it!! ##### katerina h. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Y. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luxurious and well-maintained house on a mountain We had high expectations for this house. I spent hours searching for a place near Fortuna that offered real luxury without risk of misrepresentation. This was the only place, on both vacation websites, that met our criteria. The house and three night stay were amazing! We relaxed, we ate, and we explored. Our kids played and spotted animals and birds. The view was spectacular. I took lots of pictures and called people to show the place on FaceTime. Here are things I hope you find helpful to know. Sorry if I repeat other reviewers. 1. Magdalena is a great host! She made sure our needs were met, and more. She even set us up with breakfast at a nearby farm - probably the best meal of our time in Arenal. 2. The last mile or so of the road to the house is rough. Our front wheel drive Audi Q3 handled it fine, even in the rain. Just drive slowly. The house is close enough to Fortuna and on the way to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. 3. The area is not great for ‘foodies’. Restaurant options are pretty limited and basic. So the more you like to cook (yourself), the longer you’ll want to stay. ##### Matthew Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean D. Mar 21, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Didn't want to leave The house is amazing. Surrounded by nature, sunsets and wildlife. We look forward to going back again. ##### Jean D. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard E., Port McNeill B.C. Canada Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at home in the mountains We had an amazing time at this wonderful house in the mountains,it had everything we needed ,the view is spectacular and Jonathan the property manager was amazing ,can’t say enough good things about this property and can’t wait to return.Would highly recommend this place to family and friends. Cheers Richard Birtch Columbia. Canada ##### Richard E. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan P. Feb 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay!! This property was exactly as described. Isolated but pretty close to La Fortuna. We couldn’t be more pleased with the house as it large and well looked after. The grounds were very nicely groomed with some beautiful flowers. Magdalena was very pleasant to deal with and she answered all inquiries promptly. We would rate this property a 5 out of 5. ##### Dan P. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. Jul 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Views!!! Great place to stay! Great location for easy access to La Fortuna but much quieter and private location. Hot tub was great and they had great air conditioning. The Home in The Mountains had the best internet from all the locations we stayed in Costa Rica. ##### Mike M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Adrian M., Portland, Oregon, USA Jul 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### House review The House was nice and comfortable but a little far from La Fortuna, like 40 minutes driving. ##### Adrian M. 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