Title: Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway - 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 # Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa in La Fortuna with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/3aad301f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/4ec89c7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/330b134b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/0b0ad8bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/eef9bbff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location La Fortuna's charm is reflected in Villa Marcela, a comfortable retreat perfect for families and friends. Enjoy the private pool, BBQ area, and fully equipped kitchen after exploring La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano's main attractions nearby. With four spacious bedrooms with A/C units and three full bathrooms to unwind in. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - 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. ### 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 amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city center ### 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; 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If the guests lost the keys/gate remote there will be a penalty of $100. We reserve the right of admission, in case guests do not follow our rules and will be subject to leave the property without any compensation. ### 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 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 ## 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%7C10.46212%2C-84.64063&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HcJSHJ0axaxEhgyhc0d6k4n5gl4=) 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 Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway 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 ## Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway 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 ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 72 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Sara M. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was extremely accommodating and helped with all of our needs. The house was very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! ##### Sara M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Schuyler D. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fortuna trip Property was nice with AC in the bedrooms. The pool was clean and refreshing. ##### Schuyler D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth C. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful time at this location! From the moment we were greeted at the property to the time we drove away we were comfortable! The beds were comfortable, and the rooms were spacious and the air-conditioning in each bedroom worked well. The kitchen was stocked with the necessary dishes. The pool was beautiful and we felt safe! We would come back to this location and would highly recommend!! ##### Elizabeth C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marcia h. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place really clean private but conveniently located ##### marcia h. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### diane m. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmastime stay Nice property, easy to get to everything ##### diane m. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara P. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Owners were very accomodating and quick to respond.! Nice location - cute restaurant right down the road. ##### Barbara P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James D. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### James D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen M. Apr 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location, beautiful view! Our family had a wonderful stay at Villa Marcella. The location is so convenient and the home is absolutely beautiful! The only challenge we had was when it came time to cook dinner. The villa didn’t have any baking sheets or foil, and was limited in number of plates, silverware and paper towels. Overall would highly recommend! ##### Kristen M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina N. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! Loved staying here! Make sure you eat with Guiselle next door! ##### Kristina N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### David M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne R. Feb 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Susanne R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jason l. Apr 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding stay! We had an outstanding stay in Villa Marcella. The property was just as advertised and the location was perfect. Close to town, but still quiet and alone! Felt safe our whole visit. Had a maintenance issue the first night and they came out first thing in the morning to fix, on a Sunday! Mario, our host, was very pleasant to work with and had great communication all through the booking, including booking all our excursions to include transportation. He was very knowledgeable of the area and gave many recommendations from where to eat, order in, and shop. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in the La Fortuna area. ##### jason l. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### sandy l. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Helpful host Enjoyed our time here. Eder very quick to respond to questions and helped us with tours. ##### sandy l. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nan S. Apr 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LA FORTUNA Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Very helpful staff setting up tours and making recommendations. Giselle’s breakfasts and dinners were great too! Loved Alonzo’s tour through Mistico Park!! ##### Nan S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabra S. Mar 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great fun with college-age kids beautiful 4 bedroom home with pool. Perfect place for exploring all LaFortuna has to offer ##### Sabra S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecile X. Aug 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Cecile X. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harmander S. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and well equipped property in La Fortuna We stayed here for four nights while in La Fortuna. The check in process was to go to their office in town and then a representative takes you to the property and explains everything. This process was smooth and the rep was very friendly. The place is fantastic, well maintained and extremely clean. We could not have asked for a better place. The location is great, about a 90 second drive into “downtown”. I would highly recommend this place. ##### Harmander S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita W. Jan 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable house The house was perfect for our group of 3 couples. The only negative was the sewer smell the first evening. I contacted the property manager and it was corrected the next day. Also, the 4th bedroom and bathroom must be accessed from out side the main house. The pool was clean and refreshing. Kitcen was well appointed and spacious. Proximity to La Fortuna was great. View of volcano was great if you can catch it before the cloud cover. We would stay again:) ##### Anita W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tamara H. Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Tamara H. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila D. May 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We Loved It! This property is wonderful! It worked out perfectly for our group. The house seems newly renovated. The pool was great and kept very clean. I want to also thank Alonso for all of his help. Before we arrived he helped with making our arrangements as far as activities. While we were there he helped with getting us transportation when it was not provided. He was wonderful to deal with. The house was located not far from town(the younger crowd was fine with the walk) but after all we did the older crowd was happier with a taxi or uber. Would stay here again! ##### Sheila D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. Feb 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little villa This place was great for tripping with a large group or family around Arenal. It is perfectly located on the outskirts of Fortuna, walking distance from Salto Falls rope swing, downtown and one of our favourite restaurants in La Fortuna, Tiquicia. It is also a short drive from many of the most popular attractions in the Arenal area and, if you do not have transportation, Eder and team can easily book and organize trips for you. The house is spacious with a lovely little kitchen with a good sized fridge, charcoal bbq and laundry. The bedrooms are a good size and there is even a separate more private bedroom with an onsuite bathroom that is close to the pool. The property has lots of flowers and trees which attract some beautiful birds. Sitting with a tea in the morning to watch the humming birds feed on the birds of paradise was a real treat. If you are not into cooking on your vacation they serve lovely home cooked meals on the villa. You can have authentic Costa Rican food, which they will even teach you to cook, or North American options are also available. The cook does not speak English but this is not a problem even if you are not willing to learn a few words of Spanish ahead of time. My only complaint from the stay is that I would have liked the garbage picked up more frequently. There was also a lot of renovation work going on in the neighbouring homes which was noisy at times in the morning but if you are out doing activities a lot, as we were, this is not a big problem. Not any .ore noisy than the howler monkeys are in other locations. Overall the place was excellent and I would stay there again in a heart beat. ##### Michael R. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally B. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Look no more. Possible the nicest property we have ever reserved. Absolutely everything was perfect. ##### Sally B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice property. We had plenty of room and comfortable beds. Nice kitchen and Baths ##### David M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer A. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### first trip to Costa Rica Wonderful experience at the VRBO, and activities in the surrounding areas. ##### Jennifer A. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela N. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful La Fortuna Vacation The house was perfect for our extended family of 8. The view of the volcano from the pool was beautiful. The house was well stocked. The concierge service was amazing. This location was close to town and also close to the sites. I highly recommend this place! ##### Pamela N. 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