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Outdoor pool
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Smart TV
Smart TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, El Salto Fortuna River
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

This villa places you within a 10-minute stroll of El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • El Salto Fortuna River - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • La Fortuna Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Harmony Food Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬3 min walk

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 Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna

Escape to your own private oasis in this stunning 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom villa nestled just minutes from the majestic Arenal Volcano. Designed for comfort and connection, each spacious bedroom features its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring privacy and convenience for families or groups. Step outside to your private pool, surrounded by lush gardens and Arenal Volcano views—perfect for morning swims, sunset cocktails, or stargazing under the Costa Rican sky.

Welcome to your tropical retreat in La Fortuna! This spacious 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom villa offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and location. Each bedroom features its own en-suite bathroom, making it ideal for families or groups traveling together.

It has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, A/C units, open areas, Arenal volcano view, fully equipped kitchen, great living room and terrace overlooking Arenal Volcano, WiFi (100 Megabytes), private pool, on site parking, gated property and located just 1 mile from downtown La Fortuna (Av 305 La Fortuna). Great for couples, extended families and friends traveling together.

The property has 4 bedrooms with A/C unit and private bathroom with hot water, fully equipped kitchen, living room area with smart TV, great terrace and private pool with an amazing view of Arenal Volcano, gated property with electric gate, WiFi (100 megabytes download/upload), great open areas so you can enjoy your stay in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area.

Bed distribution of the house:
Bedroom 1: One king size bed
Bedroom 2: One king size bed
Bedroom 3: Three queen size bed
Bedroom 4: Three queen size bed
***All bedrooms has A/C unit and private bathroom with hot water
***Maximum people staying in the house is 16, 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 will offer our meal service in La Casa de La Tortilla, walking distance from the house you will meet Guiselle who has a little restaurant exclusive for our properties, concierge services for activities in the area, private chef and bar services. Once you set up your reservation you can ask for the services. Also we can offer our planning service with excellent rates of all the tours in the area, private tours, private shuttle services and much more.

In the property we have another Villa, each one is very private and you do not share with anyone.

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 Tour Office in downtown La Fortuna; The House of Tours La Fortuna, 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 2020/2022/2024 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.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 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

  • Concierge services
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Rules

PLEASE PUT ALL YOUR VALUABLES IN THE BOX and SET UP THE ALARM when you go out, we are not responsible in case any lost if you do not use them.
If the guests lost the keys/gate remote there will be a penalty of $50.
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 deadbolt lock
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: 11:00 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.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this villa?

This villa in La Fortuna is within a 10-minute walk of El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. You'll also find La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Villa Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna?

No, this villa doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at this villa?

Spa services at the villa include massages.

Is this villa associated with a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a chef service and a private pool as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Villa Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

This villa offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Does Villa Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this villa.

How far is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 2.2 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Villa Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna?

Yes, every villa at Villa Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna comes with a balcony.

Villa Maria - The Hidden Gem in La Fortuna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean place, everything we needed. Loved it! Check it out if you’ll be in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcene N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. There were a lot of ants if anything got left out and a very strong smell of mothballs??? But I think that was to help with the ant problem. The property was in a great location; and the views of the volcano were spectacular. The property management went above and beyond for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very cozy, well stocked kitchen, great outdoor space. Very clean and perfect location to a two dollar Uber ride to downtown La Fortuna
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

tara l.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was lovely. Beautiful view of the volcano from the outdoor pool area, comfy lounge areas with hammocks that we definitely took advantage of. Rooms and bathrooms were very clean and kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Location was really convenient including a really good restaurant that was three minute walking distance Also next door they have Shetland ponies that had just had a colt that was the probably the cutest thing we’ve ever seen, and became a pit stop every time we arrived and left. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing accommodations! The kitchen was well stocked with supplies. The outdoor space was extremely comfortable. I highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was close to many restaurants and has an amazing view of Arenal. Overall location is 10/10. The home was clean and very peaceful. It was perfect for our stay of a couple nights with kids because it also had space for them to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

jeri f.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a view!

We would highly recommend Villa Maria!The house was in a fantastic location, we could easily walk to town, sodas, restaurants and El Salto. It was clean and we felt very safe. The birds were amazing and the views of Arenal when the clouds are away is just unreal. The communication of the property manger was fantastic. They also helped set up transportation and an excursion. They were fast to respond and incredibly helpful. Highly recommend for your trip to La Fortuna. We were 6 adults with 7 teens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Mei

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful stay at Villa Maria. It was equipped with everything needed for a long term stay. My only recommendation would be to add tv's in the larger bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family house

Loved our stay in Fortuna! Highly recommend the breakfast with guisela, the tours from House of tours and the taxi service. Everything they recommended was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley S.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family spot

Our multi-generation family of 8 all enjoyed our time at this beautiful property, AND I can't say enough nice things about the Home Vacation/House of Tours service. We were making this trip "on our own" and their help with resources and speedy responses was just the best! Thanks especially to Mario. The property was just as described. We loved it. Spectacular view. Well equipped kitchen. Ample parking. Felt very safe. Lovely decor and linens. Thanks for all the great beach towels. Very detailed and helpful information about the house and area. Clear directions on getting there from the airport, plus restaurant recommendations along the way. We ate at Restaurant Mi Rancho both coming and going! All in all, a great Costa Rica family vacation. We all hated to leave. Pura vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Stay was great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay in La Fortuna

Traveling with seven in our group and this place was perfect. Comfortable beds, great indoor/outdoor living area. Easy check in and check out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Vacation

Our time spent in La Fortuna was so much better because of our stay at Villa Maria. There is tons of beds all of which were incredibly comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you might need. Booking this house was a great decision and we would definitely choose this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kaleena W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

The house was very nice. Not over the top fancy but comfortable. Plenty of beds and bathrooms for large groups. Would have liked some additional seating in the living room but the outdoor seating made up for it. Kids really enjoyed the pool with a great view of the volcano right out front. At one point during our stay the washer broke and the host arranged for the cleaning lady to do our laundry for us which she graciously did. They also helped book a tour for us to the Baldi Hot Springs and saved us quite a bit of money. Be sure to also have breakfast with Guiselle next door. Wonderful authentic Costa Rica. Experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay / house in La Fortuna

perfect location. perfect house. worked well for our family group. Everything was as advertised. Property Manager, House of Tours, responded to every request and they we very accommodating. the house itself was clean, as good or better than the pictures. Location is perfect, less than a mile outside of town. close to all the activities, waterfall, volcano, etc. we really enjoyed the local swimming hole with rope swing that was within walking distance of our place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and spacious property with Volcano views

The views of the Volcano from your patio and pool were amazing. Plenty of sleeping space and having 4 full bathrooms was great. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. It would be great to have a dishwasher and air conditioning in the family room and kitchen but you are in a rainforest. Eder and the entire crew were very responsive and helpful. The very close walking distance to the El Salto rope swing was a big hit with my teenage sons. We didn't rent a car while in La Fortuna but it might be helpful to get groceries and get to the local restaurants. Overall, a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place in an awesome place!

It felt like a brand new build
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hanno N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Stay In La Fortuna

Clean simple property, well situated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

susan w., Osan AB ROK

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home ih La Fortuna

We certainly enjoyed our stay! We had quite a bit of mis-communication with the host as well as no hot water for the first day we were there (propane tank had run out). The tiny ants all over the kitchen are probably par for the course in such a climate - I would have like a can of bug spray available. Nevertheless, the property worked out very well for us and our 6 adult "kids".
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in La Fortuna

Beautiful part of the world and wonderful accommodation. Great pool and outdoor space, bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and really nice to have a bathroom in each. Kitchen well equipped with big outdoor eating area. Really close walk to several delicious restaurants. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024