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Vacation home in La Fortuna with kitchen

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Nestled in a secluded area surrounded by green forest, The Butterfly House offers a serene retreat. Only a short walk to streams and creeks, this charming cabin is also close enough to downtown La Fortuna for restaurants and nightlife. With activities like rafting, hiking, horseback riding nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Charming, beautiful cabin.

The Butterfly House is a charming, beautiful cabin located in a secluded area surrounded by green forest. Only a short walk to streams and creeks. The cabin is 10 minutes' drive from downtown La Fortuna, where you will find plenty of restaurants and nightlife. This house is a perfect place to rest and relax in between the fun variety of tourist activities (rafting, hiking, horseback riding, hot springs and much more) available in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

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 (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

This property does not have elevators

About the area

La Fortuna is home to this vacation home. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Visit our La Fortuna travel guide
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Map
La Fortuna, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World
    18 min drive - 3.8 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River
    19 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    23 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    23 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    29 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda y Restaurante Víquez
    6 min drive
  • Rain Forest Café
    6 min drive
  • Restaurante Tiquicia
    4 min drive
  • Soda La Hormiga
    5 min drive
  • Pollos La Familia

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, beautiful cabin. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, beautiful cabin.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, beautiful cabin.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, beautiful cabin. located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Arenal Adventure World, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour, and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. La Fortuna Waterfall and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Charming, beautiful cabin. Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colby

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

Awesome place and location

Nice, clean, location, the only complaint is that the neighbors were loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charisse E.

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

Quick trip

Cute cottage with wonderful view of the volcano
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay! The cabin had everything we needed; it was close to activities and dining. We had a little trouble finding the location because we did not have the Waze App and the Pin from the VRBO website brought us somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was calm, quiet and peaceful. It had ac which made it comfortable to be during warm humid climate. The property was only minutes away from center of La fortuna where shops and restaurants were located. We had minor inconvenience with the bathroom, but host was quick to address. We had a great time at the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa J.

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

Highly Recommended

Great quiet place. I am so happy we booked. Its clean, relaxing, with fully equipped kitchen. The host was very polite and provided us with the necessary recommendations that helped us navigate the area much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great stay away from the busy streets in La Fortuna

We loved everything about our stay here. Check in was easy. The house was clean on arrival. Was stocked with everything we may need. Everything worked well including washer and dryer. The best part was the back patio and the view (when the clouds break) along with the sounds of nature. Loved the location. Definitely need a car if staying here but a short 5-10 minute drive and you are in the heart of La Fortuna. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful property and we had a great stay here. The host was easy to communicate with and the space was clean and adorable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ellie K.

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

LaFortuna Cabin

It was a great place to experience LaFortuna. It was close enough to enjoy the restaurants and shops downtown without having to deal with traffic and noise. There were plenty of nearby soda's that were also delicious. It was only a short drive to the Waterfall and the hot springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Stunning

This is house was surrounded by beautiful greenery, quiet and space to play outside for the kids and had a great kitchen for cooking at home. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

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

Amazing quiet place

The cabin was beautiful! The owner and team were so helpful and responsive and even let us use their laundry facilities. The air conditioning was nice and cool and the whole house was very comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly y.

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

Charming and comfortable stay

This little house was all we were expecting. The home was clean and well stocked. The management was very quick with communication. The neighborhood was quiet. The back yard offers a nice view of Arenal volcano.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shing W.

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

Good quiet location

A few minutes out town, which was nice. Good a/c, which was needed in the hot, humid climate. Felt like we were locals, not tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Violet P.

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

Anazing

Do not hesitate to book this location if available. It was close to the city and to the volcano but in a suburban area. Just perfect for our family and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

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

Perfect place to stay in La Fortuna!

This place was so amazing. It had all of the comforts of home, was nice and quite in a great neighborhood. It was close enough to participate in all of the tourist attractions and far enough away to give us the experience of living in the area. It was a great addition to our "Moving to costa Rica Exploration ".
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

great spot if you have a car

We enjoyed our stay, the house was clean and had everything that we needed. It was not a location that you could walk to many places from so we would highly recommend that you have a car if you are going to rent this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Volcano view with birds

The cabin was so cozy. It is a easy drive to get to town for groceries or a meal out but also far enough out to be immersed in nature. We had everything we needed and more. I definitely hope to stay here again the next time I am in the area. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elenor F.

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

Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay. It was a great place to relax, sitting on the porch reading or listening and seeing so many different kinds of birds. After touring during the day it was great to get away from the busyness of the town. The kitchen was well equipped to do some cooking as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

V M.

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

One of a kind

Just lovely. Host was helpful - providing lots of ideas for things to do, places to eat. House was a perfect size and in the perfect location. We made breakfast a few mornings - the kitchen was all stocked and easy to use. Everything is so close and easy to access from this home. La Fortuna is magical - we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Wonderful accommodations

This place was great. The AC worked well, and it had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, and we all got a good night's sleep.The only complaint I heard is there isn't enough seating in the living area for watching movies. The backyard was big and lots of birds spent time there. We did not see any other animals, but we were only there 3 nights.I would stay there again if I'm ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Paul

Enjoyed our stay. Backyard was very private and relaxing. Got to view many birds. Inside was very new, clean and had everything we needed. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Great experience!

The property was very clean! Anything questions we had were answered very quickly through WhatsApp. It was nice to know the owners are very attentive to your needs! It has everything we needed! It is about 10 minutes from town, but once you get used to the drive it gets easier. The road felt safe and no animals or critters came into the house (we were worried that might happen). Highly recommend this cute little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Family trip in La Fortuna

We had a great stay—property was exactly as shown. An easy 10-15 min drive into town but felt much farther than that in a good way. Great A/C which was critical for us given the heat and humidity.host was very responsive and had great meal suggestions—our favorite was Harmony Restaurant which was very small and family owned…tried to go multiple times but happened to be in town two nights they were closed. No
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha D.

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

Short but sweet

My family and I stayed in the beautiful butterfly home for 2 nights. It was perfect for what needed. It’s very cute and clean. The only downside was that it poured nearly our whole stay, but that was no fault of the owners, we were in a rainforest after all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christin F.

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

Just so lovely

Everything is well thought out and new! The bedding was good quality, the beds were comfortable and firm, the kitchen was perfectly appointed. We cooked simple meals with ease. The location is gorgeous in a sweet country neighborhood with kind neighbors and friendly dogs. The proximity to La Fortuna was perfect - close enough for convenience and far enough away to be quiet and peaceful with a great view of the volcano. It was a fantastic value! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

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

Highlight of our stay

While all the canyoning, zip lining and hikes were amazing, nothing came close to our time at butterfly house. Without exaggeration we saw more than 30 species of birds in the backyard. Woke each morning to views of the volcano and birds singing. Cooked the freshest ingredients in the kitchen and really enjoyed the authentic neighborhood feel and friendly locals. We without hesitation would stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice private house just minutes from town. Mathew & Aimee
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024