Title: Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Villa in La Fortuna with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19893100/19893061/8ae7afc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19893100/19893061/93c74c86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19893100/19893061/32ac3963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19893100/19893061/c9624dc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19893100/19893061/0dfb7247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of a secluded, private neighborhood near downtown La Fortuna, this spacious house offers an ideal retreat. Unwind in the swimming pool area surrounded by lush gardens and take in breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano from the comfort of your own home. With 5 bedrooms featuring air conditioning and a central unit for extra cooling comfort, this property is perfect for families or friends traveling together. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 174300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available ## 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 Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Excellent property located 1 mile from downtown La Fortuna, the house is a great option for families traveling together, friends and couples. There is 5 bedrooms with A/C, also a central unit located in the living room and kitchen area will keep you fresh and cool after the daily adventures and 3.5 bathrooms. Besides the swimming pool area surrounded by beautiful gardens with tropical flowers, great view of the Arenal Volcano from the house. A large house located just 2 minutes away from town (Driving), located in a very secluded, private and secure neighborhood; where you can relax and enjoy the comfort that all areas of the house give you. There are 5 rooms so is an excellent option for family meetings or friends meeting, even we can a plan an event in the open areas. You will have everything you want taking this property for you next Costa Rica vacation. Bedroom distribution: Room 1: King sized bed, bunk bed single (2 single beds) and full bathroom. Room 2: Double bed, single bed, bunk bed single (2 single beds) and full bathroom. Room 3: Double bed and single bed Room 4: Double bed and single bed Room 5: Bunk bed - Two single beds \*\*\*Room 3, 4 and 5 are in the second floor and share 1 full bathroom. \*\*\*Maximum people staying in the house is 17, however the base rate per night is for 10 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. 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. MEAL SERVICES Option 1: Guiselle Homemade Cook, Guiselle's little restaurant is just 30 seconds walk from the house in the same property; she has a little restaurant where she serves different local dishes, you can order different dishes or just one for everyone. Once you confirm your reservation you will get the information about this service and the Menu. Option 2: Chef Services with Nativo Chef Hi my name is Sergio Brenes I’m a chef with over 15 years of experience. I fell in love with cooking thanks to my grandma. I started Nativo Chef 2 years ago so you can enjoy local quality food from your Airbnb. Breakfast includes coffee, orange juice and fresh fruit from $35. Lunch and dinner are both 3 courses with a cocktail included from $80. We have kids, veggie and gluten free options. We also have a bartender service, cocktail classes and cooking classes. We’re happy to work on special menus for you. We’d love you to experience and enjoy Costa Rican food and it would be a pleasure to serve you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Spelunking nearby - Theme park 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; 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After 10 PM any type of music/noise have to stop. People not reported in the reservation will have an extra charge. Do not smoke inside the house, there is a lot of space in the gardens and throw the cigarette butt in the trash. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway Villa La Fortuna Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway Villa Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway La Fortuna Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway Arenal Family Families Friend Arenal Family Home Families Friends Gateway Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Villa Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway La Fortuna Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Villa La Fortuna ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.46232%2C-84.64120&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C3lKWIHZKtDdcBXgRJUXiwn6FP8=) La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela #### What's nearby - Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 0.9 km - Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive - 1.8 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 - ‬14 min walk - ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬14 min walk - ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬14 min walk - ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬8 min walk - ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway located? > Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Arenal Family Home - Families & Friends Getaway Reviews 9.6 ### 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 - Excellent 82 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy N. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation A great and amazing space indoor and outdoor alongside a wonderful host! Thank you ##### Nancy N. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This was perfect for our family of nine. It very close to the water hole that everyone likes to swim in. It was walking distance to a couple restaurants. The kitchen had plenty of supplies and room for everyone. The host was on site and was very friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend it. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James V. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What an incredible stay for my family and I in La Fortuna. The house was clean, the beds were comfortable and the AC's in the room were cold. The house host was very kind and available for anything we needed. The pool area was clean and we spent every night lounging around enjoying the sounds of nature. We had 5 people and had more than enough room. One of the best VRBO's I've stayed in. I have zero complaints. The remote gate to enter definitely made if feel completely safe. Close enough to town you could walk, but we never did. (Not great sidewalks and could be dangerous, because of vehicles, not the area) ##### James V. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan C. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing family location We had the best time here. We had a group of 11 including 6 adults and 5 kids from 3 to 8 years old. The pool isn't deep so it worked really well with the kids. The operators of the property are really responsive over WhatsApp and helped us get some good deals on tours. The proximity to town is also really convenient with a short walk or 1000 colones for an Uber.Would highly recommend this location and we had an amazing time. ##### Brendan C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andra S. Jan 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Andra We had 5 adult couples and enjoyed our stay very much! ##### Andra S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cheri S. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home We enjoyed our stay here. The owner was very kind and helpful. Management company was a little difficult to get a hold of and slow to respond. ##### Cheri S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Keith P. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Best for families with small kids The house is extremely dated and Furniture not in great condition. Master bath has one sink, one light bulb in entire room and luke warm water to tub that is a shower only. ##### Keith P. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanu S. Sep 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Perfect ##### Shanu S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam D. Jan 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great hosts and location! We had a great time here in la Fortuna ! Our hosts were very helpful any time we needed anything they were quick to respond ! Location was perfect , close to everything , volcano tour , hot springs and waterfalls !! Thank you very much !!!! ##### Sam D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian B. Dec 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### La Fortuna home This home is very spacious with a great property. The care taker lives on the property as well. This home is worth a look if you need a place for a large group to stay in La Fortuna. ##### Brian B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John F., Connecticut Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Home in LaFortuna We had a wonderful stay at this property! The owners live in a separate house on the property and we’re very welcoming. You only see them when you need them so you have a lot of privacy. We had Eder book all of our excursions and they were fantastic. We are already planning our next trip to LaFortuna!! ##### John F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rene y. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, great property. It is a very nicely located， everything is 10 minutes or less. Owner lives just next door. The washet and dryer us a huge plus since it rains everyday. It does have a few issues with the house but it didn't bother us. The plumbing is old, needed fixing or replacement. Otherwise it is good with teens. ##### rene y. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne N. Apr 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Stay This huge property is perfect for a group! Our group of 11 had tons of space and absolutely enjoyed our stay. Eder was amazing to work with and I highly recommend working with him. The house is an easy walk to nearby restaurants or to grab a quick item from the store. It is on a side street and gated and totally safe. The outdoor space is great for relaxing and the kids enjoyed the pool. Pura Vida. ##### Leanne N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ali M. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Our stay at this house was wonderful. I left a review already but here is another. The house was spotless clean and very comfortable. The pool was immaculate and we enjoyed the waterfall and bbq deck. Gisselle is an excellent cook and teacher. We loved her cooking class for tortilla making. We couldn’t have asked for more. Pura Vida! ##### Ali M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben A. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place for family in LaFortuna! All great. Absolutely nothing I can say that was bad. Very clean. We had a family of 9, and there was plenty of room. Great location, walking distance to the city if you don't have a rental. All rooms had great A/C. Beds were all good. Plenty of hot water even when everyone was using it. Have Guiselle next door cook for you. Yes, there are plenty of good restaurants in LaFortuna, but it was very convenient, great food and it makes your vacation easier. Thanks for the fantastic food! We would go back anytime! ##### Ben A. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent rental home in La Fortuna The house had everything we needed and was exactly as advertised. This is not a "fancy" house, but we actually enjoyed staying here more than the much more expensive house we stayed in Manuel Antonio. The house was very clean. This would be an UNBELIEVABLE deal for a large group as the house can sleep up to 17 people. We stayed with 4 adults and 3 kids who loved playing in the pool. The property managers live onsite and we took advantage of doing the costa rican cooking classes with them which was unbelievably fun. Highly recommended. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Beatriz O. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Don’t reserve if traveling with adults The house looks much bigger and open in the pictures. Some of the room descriptions stated 1 double/1 twin but it did not state the twin was a bunk beds. The stairs leading upstairs were extremely narrow. They were dangerous for kids and elders. It was extremely hard to carry luggage. The shower upstairs did not drain. One listed 2 bunk beds but was extremely small with not room for luggage my sister and nice ended sleeping on the couch. ##### Beatriz O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony P. Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Group of 15 people This was our 1st time in Costa Rica and the overall experience was amazing. We were a group of 15 ages 24- 35. Eder was extremely helpful in setting up all activities, transportation, and even meals. Some things I'd recommend doing would be the hanging bridges tour, ziplining, and Arenal volcano hike. We pretty much did this all in about 2 days which I thought was enough time. The property was about a 15 minute walk to downtown La Fortuna where you have different food options. About 10 minutes from the house was a local watering hole where we went and got to swim. The house was perfectly located, and gated which was not needed but nice to have. Additionally, we ate breakfast each morning at the house where we got home cooked meals which were very good and affordable. Overall, great experience and highly recommend. ##### Anthony P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Vahn B. Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Home is showing age, needs more dishware and unsure of the safety of the area I would consider staying again and would compare with other options first. The Arenal Family Home is showing its age but has a few perks. The bedrooms have an excessive number of beds and most of them are comfy. There is also sufficient floor space in the rooms for suitcases which is needed as there are very few drawers and dressers for clothing. The home provides a mostly bug free accommodation for about 14-16 people but only blankets for 10. The kitchen has 4 cupboards screwed shut which is okay as there are many cupboards and less dishware. More bowls are needed (ideally 1 for each guest) and a baking sheet would also reduce the creatively required for cooking. I would also suggest to bring your own spices as the only spice included is white sugar. Dishwashing is completed in intimate proximity to each other as there is no dishwasher and the single sink is near the corner. The stove and oven are run from a portable propane bottle which may run out at an inconvenient time from experience. Outside there is lovely pool in a picturesque setting. Unfortunately, navigating into the pool has some hazards as the concrete slopes are dreadfully slippery when wet. In addition, there are two steps inside the pool on the edges which are the same color as the bottom and will test the durability of your shin bones. Lastly, internet search March 26th 2025 La Fortuna in Spanish as there was an altercation early in the morning and heavy police presence. ##### Vahn B. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Absolutely perfect place for a large family of 11! Giselle cooked breakfast for us the first day. The home is close enough to walk to a grocery store, some restaurants and a great swimming hole! We enjoyed the pool, the hammocks and watching the sloths and macaws in nearby trees. We felt safe the entire time. I would highly recommend this place! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a very beautiful property that nicely and comfortably accommodated our group of 8 adults. It's spacious, pool area is great, 13 minute walk to town and shorter for a couple close restaurants. We felt very safe! Giselle is a lovely host and we accepted the option for an on-site meal for a couple of our lunches. ##### Erin Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hal M. Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home for large group. Nice pool area with fire pit. More privacy than photos suggest. Do take advantage of Giselles food right next door. ##### Hal M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NICKI H. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Great place to stay! ##### NICKI H. Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daisy M. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for families with many beds and space to hang out. Huge lot, many fun outdoor spaces for everyone. Grass area, pool, lounging area. Lots of tables. Loved having a washer and dryer. Especially in the rainforest. ##### Daisy M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared W. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place on the edge of town! The house was great, we managed to fit 13 people without much issue! Location was great, only a minute from downtown La Fortuna. The outdoor space was amazing, our kids basically lived at the pool and we enjoyed cooking on the open grill under the covered portico. The house was super clean, we would definitely recommend staying here if you need a large house close to town. ##### Jared W. 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