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Jose Manuel House- great for families or friends

Vacation home in La Fortuna with private pool and kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 163229 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

This vacation home is located within a mile (2 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and La Fortuna Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • La Fortuna Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 17 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Travesía - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary’s BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Rufino - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Jose Manuel House- great for families or friends

Wonderful house located 3 minutes by car from the center of fortune and 10 minutes from more than 80 different adventure activities, with an incredible view of the Arenal Volcano you can spend the best holidays with family or friends, the house has large spaces, pool private, gardens, green areas, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, balcony overlooking the volcano, room, kitchen, air conditioning, tv, Wifi. Excellent for a quiet retreat. Relax and collect happy moments with your friends and family.
We can organize tours without additional charges in which you can be picked up at home and enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a coffee maker, and a safe.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: El lugar es estupendo para niños

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Jose Manuel House Great Families or Friends
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in La Fortuna within a short 17-minute walk of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. You'll also find Baldi Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Is Jose Manuel House- great for families or friends good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a private pool and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Jose Manuel House- great for families or friends have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is within a mile.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Jose Manuel House- great for families or friends?

Yes, every accommodation at Jose Manuel House- great for families or friends comes with a balcony.

Jose Manuel House- great for families or friends Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ISSAC B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, just outside of town (no more than 5 minute drive from the center of town) with great accessibility. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing Getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home, Highly Recommend!!!

The home is wonderful and the property is beautiful!!!Having this many bedrooms really makes things easy with a bigger group. Our kids were each able to grab their own room and we didn’t have to listen to any bickering. The home and neighborhood felt very secure and it is very convenient to town. You also have a small supermarket just down the street.The pool was beautiful and a great place to hang out in the evening we were done with any tours or activities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gautam G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location - but not well maintained

We stayed here as a big group of 10 and the property had enough rooms and beds for all of us and then some. The pool filter didn’t work till last evening of our stay. There was one remote for multiple AC units on a floor. The host was responsive and got us towels and other things that we asked for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane D., Canada

Good location. The house is tired

The property is in need of many upgrades. The electrical outlets didn’t all work, the plumbing in that toilets needed attention for the first 3 days. The kitchen wasn’t suitable for cooking as the pots and pans were old and needed to be replaced. The toaster and blender didn’t work, although the blender was replaced promptly. The pool was great and location was good. You really will need a car to stay here. A printed guide would have been helpful telling us how to turn on patio lights etc. With some work it would be amazing. Not as it is currently though.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great rustic house in La Fortuna. Pool was great! And the air conditioning cooled down the place quick. House is located in a neighborhood away from downtown but it was easy enough to take an Uber. Communication with the manager was easy and they got supplies over to me quickly. Mary’s bbq down the street was an easy walk, and there are some little stores. This house was perfect for our group of 14 over the Easter holiday. Thank you again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

ULLAS K., Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

It was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Spent most of my time in the yard. Such a relaxing place. Loved the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location/pool

The house was in a residential area in La Fortuna. It is in a great location and the pool/outdoor area is very nice. There is a gate to property that can be locked and we felt very safe. There is not a washer/dryer at this property and there are definitely not towels/washcloths/dishtowels. The shower heads were also a bit worrisome as there were exposed wires on them. We did not have hot water but just made the best of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property—anticipate slow host response

Excellent home and location. It worked well for 3 children, 2 teens, and 4 adults. Keylor was helpful as a host but it took sometimes days to get responses to questions—like how to get into the home. We finally got word from him on our way to the home about the lock box.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and the landscape made this home the perfect place to end the day after exploring
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

marcus m., Kirtland, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Spot for a Family Trip

3 adults, a teenager, and two kids stayed for 11 days. No issues. Wonderful, quiet place. Close to town. Close to daily travel sites. I recommend. Thanks Keylor for everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Anthony F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what we expected!

Home had poor lighting. There were roaches throughout home. Shower in Master sprays on the wall and you can’t rinse yourself. No hot water. Garbage was full and had not been picked up before or after our stay. No towels for pool nor shower. Toilets didn’t flush. Refrigerator has all the shelves falling apart. No ice at all. Dishes were filthy and glasses had cracks. Neighbors had music on until 6 am on Friday and Saturday. Was very disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Keylor was very responsive and gave great recommendations for things to do! House has a fantastic layout with endless bedrooms and the pool and patio is excellent. 10 minute walk to town was a major bonus! Highley recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a comfortable stay!

It was as it appears in the listing and we had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Upper deck for the sunrise!

Family of 6 celebrating a 30th Birthday. It was exactly what the pictures show and more! Great art and furniture, comfortable beds and enough room for all of us! Pool was great, lovely tons for dinner. We loved it! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

dan b., ORMOND BEACH

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The place was nice and conveniently located only minutes from downtown. I gave it five because of the overall value of having a 5-bedroom place. The only drawbacks were no hot water and bring your own pillows. The pool was excellent. The balcony gave you a great View of the Arenal Volcano on a clear day. Wonderfully laid-back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Brenda B., Stafford VA United States

Costa Rica adventure

We had some difficulty locating the property, but once found, we truly enjoyed our stay. The house is not extremely large, but there were plenty of beds for everyone in our two large families. The home was fairly clean although there are some ant problems which is to be expected in a tropical location. The pool and patio area are beautiful, I am only sad that our schedule was too tight to really enjoy it. We had a few incidents (locked bedroom doors late at night) which required immediate attention, and the property manager was extremely prompt in coming to our rescue. There are a few minor repairs that need to be made with some leaky plumbing and ensuring that all automatically locking doors have keys present on the property at all times. The kitchen could use a greater variety of dishes, but other than that, the home is comfortable and in a convenient location for La Fortuna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little hard to find but big enough for our family

We loved the area of La Fortuna it was hard to find a place for 10 people so I was pretty excited when I found this one. It has 5 bedrooms with several beds which could fit us all. The photos looked a little different than the actual place. It seemed smaller than the photos and darker. But yes you can see the volcano! The pool was the best part. There were a lot of bugs and especially mosquitos. We used repellant but still seemed to get bites ever night. There is no AC in the main part of the house but the rooms all had nice AC. There were a lot of neighborhood dogs that would bark at night and the neighbors were doing some construction that was loud in the mornings. But hopefully that is done by the next guest! The kitchen was well stocked with blender, microwave, stove and pots and pans and dishes that we could use. The fridge was also nice and big. The location was super hard to find but we worked with the host to find it. It is not close walking distance to shops and on a dirt road so be sure to have a car. The TV cable did not work and the host tried to fix it but did not during our stay but she plans to get it fixed soon. The wifi was good which my husband needed for work. It was a good place for big groups but wish it was more quiet and less bugs but other than that it was fine and the kids loved the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn H.

La Fortuna home

Overall a decent home a short 5 minute drive from La Fortuna. Home is in residential neighborhood which was a bit deceiving from listing so there were late nights from surrounding homes & early mornings with construction next door the entire trip. The home itself is a large home, but run down and not very clean. The living area including kitchen was very dark and there was only a wicker couch so you couldn't sit any more than two people inside. We spent the majority of the trip outside by the pool when we weren't off doing excursions which was very nice, but the storm the second night cut off all the power outside so we didn't have any light. Property Mng was extremely nice & easy to work with, but will definitely not be back because of the overall condition of home. Not worth the money in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home!

Great location, great views, we loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Fortuna

Beautiful property suitable for large groups. Awesome location, A/C works great, 20 minute walk from town. However, be aware that there are no cooking supplies included as most rentals provide. Small things like salt, sugar, oil, etc not included. Overall safe and comfortable place to “get away” yet within reach of town!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

We had a great stay at this property. It was close to town for dinner and groceries. Close to many attractions too We enjoyed spending mornings and evening on the patio and deck of the property and were lucky to have a full clear day our last day so had a great view of the volcano from the balcony.

8/10 Good

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families and groups!

We enjoyed our stay here! Pool was superb, location was a short drive to down town la fortuna. Our host, Keylor was very accommodating and super helpful and check in was a breeze. Great vacation rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very lovely home

Wish we had longer but the weather was so socked in that all our planned activities were not possible as no one was going to see the volcano with that weather. So it was a very quick visit. But it was a lovely home with a host that gave us a recommendation for a local restaurant that was our favorite meal of our whole trip. Host was very gracious and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

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