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Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Hair dryer

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

La Fortuna

Located within a mile (2 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of La Fortuna Park. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬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.

Magnalia Vacation Home

Newly updated, very cute 3/3 private home designen in típica Outlook suele living, a primate pool and a very good volcano view, with a 7 minute casual bikeride, or 3 by car, to all shopping. Naturalmente abounds this beautiful mature growth property. A short walk from the front door to a protected sloth hábitat, a short walk to several stream/ river.
This is the total package experiencia. Pura Vida
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a coffee maker, and a safe.

Property manager

Nela Rodriguez

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Return the keys
Please turn off fan, coffee pot and a/c. Please place keys in security gate box. We will do the rest. An exit text would be greatly appreciated. 11 a.m. Check-out. Pura Vida. LaFortuna, CR.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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
  • Minimum check-in age: 20

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this villa?

This villa is located in La Fortuna, close to Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Baldi Hot Springs. You'll also find Kalambu Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnalia Vacation Home ?

As of Jun 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnalia Vacation Home on Jun 13, 2025 start from $299.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at this villa?

No, there isn't parking at this villa.

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 Magnalia Vacation Home good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a private pool, private pools in some villas, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Magnalia Vacation Home have a hot tub?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

Does this villa have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from this villa?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Magnalia Vacation Home ?

No, there aren't any villas with balconies at Magnalia Vacation Home .

Magnalia Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot just outside of the city

The location was perfect. Close to all the tours we had booked. Nela was quick to respond to all our questions. She also included great recommendations for restaurants. She made it a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Live like a local

My family and I had a great stay at Magnalia House. The house and detached pool cabana were spotless, comfortable and well appointed. Highlight is definitely the soaking pool in backyard. The area around the pool was comfortable, and beautifully landscaped, giving a feeling of complete privacy even though you are in a neighborhood. Also, the awnings allow for plenty of sun but also allow you to enjoy outside even when it’s pouring rain. And the view of Arenal from the pool is stunning. A couple of practical realities, you are staying in an actual neighborhood in CR. There’s some realities you deal with: occasional road noise, the neighbor’s dogs barking late at night. Also, the process of getting in and out of the property is a bit involved and trying to negotiate after dark makes it more challenging. But the owners were responsive and went out of their way to fix any issues that came up. Also, you get to live like a local in a safe neighborhood and still be close to town. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in LaFortuna

We really enjoyed our stay at the Magnalia house. The home was very clean, comfortable, and full of light and the kitchen was well appointed for all of our cooking needs. Nela was very responsive and easy to work with and the location felt safe and was just a short drive from downtown La Fortuna. Our only complaint was that there were absolutely no drawers in any of the bedrooms - just a handful of hangers for clothes. If you're someone like me who hates to live out of suitcase, this is a bit annoying. There were some barking dogs at night in the neighborhood too which kept one of us awake, but most of us slept through it just fine.All in all a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private Oasis

The property was as pictured and expected. Everything was very clean upon checkin. Nela also did a good job communicating and supporting a fantastic stay. The beds were comfortable and the tile work in the bathrooms was beautiful. The room air conditioners did the job of keeping us comfortable while sleeping. Fortuna was a very short drive from the house. We had a bit of a challenge finding the house but Nela quickly sent a picture which cleared it up quickly. We had a great view of Arenal volcano from the pool area. Nela also offered some suggestions of activities. We enjoyed spending a day at the hot springs at Baldi Resort at her recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

We had a fantastic stay at the Magnalia Home! Modern home, great decor and a beautiful view of Arenal volcano. We loved the outdoor living space, the gardens and the pool. The host was so helpful and responsive. The beds were very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson C., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot to Stay While You Explore

Magnolia House was a great location to have as a home base while exploring Costa Rica and the Arenal region. Great hosts that are responsive and happy to provide additional insight into the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect retreat for couples!

Super cute, cozy, and great location! This place is even better in person. We were a group of three couples traveling together. All had our own bedroom and bathroom, each with a shower. Beds were comfortable and AC worked great in the rooms. We loved the pool, the outdoor seating with big patio table
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very nice stay for 6 adults, good AC in the rooms and nice pool to cool off in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

La Fortuna

The owners were very helpful and reachable when needed. Great location. Nela set up a personal chef Leo for us . What a wonderful experience. He was fun, knowledgeable and the food was wonderful. Definitely, 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place plus three bedrooms and baths

If you are traveling g with other couple or a family, it is hard to find nice place with theee very nice bedrooms, bathrooms and a pool. The kitchen was great too. They also gave us great dinning recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We loved our time here. Very spacious house & guest house. Communication was superb! Very clean! Great recommendations to local restaurants. We loved walking down to the river to look and spot sloths!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare K., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous, relaxing abode close to town

The home is charming and aesthetic, with 3 large bedrooms (one is an en-suite casita), lovely design and a wonderful pool with views of Arenal. We loved our time there and our kids loved having their own pool. The kitchen has everything you need and has a nice indoor/outdoor breakfast bar. The location is great as it's close to town and we loved the restaurant recommendations from the owner!A few things for tenants to be aware of: locking the driveway gate each and every time coming and going (seems to be the trend on the street however), water on the pool deck never went away after first day so was pretty wet out there, and you're in the rainforest so it's buggy (they get in through shower drains). House is very clean and nice and these are things the owners cannot control but wanted to point it out for setting expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dori M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lower Expectations

I felt this review was necessary for safety. The house itself was fine, however, upon arriving there was immediately a random dog at the door with no idea if she had shots, where she belonged or if she was friendly. We were sent a note from the host THE DAY OF OUR ARRIVAL instructing us not to feed the dog if it was at the house (obviously they knew about the situation). We shooed her away, but she returned and slept on the outdoor furniture (fleas?). Over the course of the next 3 days, there were two other dogs that would randomly show up along with barking throughout each night. If you have allergies or are prone to flea bites you should be aware. After 3 fitful nights of sleep, we ended up leaving early as the host only said, they weren't her dogs and it was out of her control. Not even an apology was offered. Also, please be aware, the street traffic was loud, the outdoor furniture beyond worn, master bed uncomfortably hard, mildew on the bathroom window ledges and the armed guard behind the gate at the property across the street was unsettling. Definitely not an ideal situation all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Celeen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty and the beast!

I struggled with this review, because, with a little care and attention, this house could be more amazing. The location is awesome! You get great views of Arenal Volcano and there are many stores and restaurants within a few minutes drive. The layout of the house is also very cute and funtional. The small outdoor garden is beautiful and we saw lots of hummingbird enjoying the nectar from the all the beautiful flowers. The problems, however, were as follows: The house is very difficult to find if you arrive after dark and it gets dark around 5.30pm in Costa Rica. Finding the lock box was also challenging in the dark. When we called the host for direction/ instruction, he seemed bothered by us and made a point of making us aware that he was eating dinner. The toilets gurgle, and on on arrivals the toilet in the cabana room would not flush properly. The host blamed us for putting toilet paper in the toilet, even though we had only just arrived. The shower in the cabana room was also difficult to operate and it was near impossible to get hot water and good water pressure. Our friends had to shower in the main house. The faucet in the master bedroom wobbled around when being used. There was no kitchen towel or dish wash cloths. The oven did not work at all and was partially dislodged from the cabinetry. The pool had missing tile. Overall the house was not well maintained and the host not very gracious, in fact, somewhat abrasive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view is worth it

We had a rough start with communication and getting into the property when we arrived late. I was told I would get the check-in details at 2:45 pm. That did NOT happen. I drive for 4 hours and then had to wait and contact via What’sApp, which was never specified in earlier communication with the property manager/owner. Nela was able to communicate the information needed, and the rest of the stay went well. There’s no closets or drawers to unpack your stuff. There’s no air conditioning in the main house, only in the bedrooms, but sitting out on the patio was delightful as I watched the volcano view change throughout our weekend. Nela provided a lot of great recommendations for places to go , eat and see. Overland , I really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Magnalia House was perfect for our 2 night stay in La Fortuna. Great location to downtown. Clean, comfortable and beautiful. The cabina located just off the main house is perfect for an additional family member or older kids. Each bedroom with their own bathroom and A/C. Very private, located in a developing neighborhood. Neal, the host was very responsive and offered great guidance to restaurants, markets, bakeries and activities. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the best stays we've ever had

I should first say, I am a travel creator and our family travels all around the world so I am very picky. We (my husband, 7 year old twins, and me) stayed here for an entire week and this place was an absolute gem! Nela answered my million questions prior to our trip and was so kind (we got stuck in a rain storm at night on the way from the airport and her and her husband ran to the store so we would have essentials in the fridge for our kids when we got there), and they gave perfect suggestions for restaurants and activities. The house is GORGEOUS and was so clean! It is in a very quiet and safe neighborhood (super important to me) and close to everything. The A/C's in the bedrooms worked great. I saw complaints earlier about no where to hang clothes but they added a hanging rack in the bedrooms so that was perfect too. My kiddos had fun every day swimming in the pool! We saw sloths right down the street which was really cool! I don't have any negative things to say...if we come back to La Fortuna, we will 100% stay here again! It was a trip we will never forget!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable home

We loved staying in Nela’s home in La Fortuna. The house was very clean, the location of the home was very convenient to everything in La Fortuna. Communication was easy with Nela, and she had great restaurant recommendations. The beds were comfy and we loved spending time outside in the courtyard and taking dips in the little pool to cool down in the afternoon. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Beautiful property, amazing views and a great location! Was perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for La Fortuna/ Arenal

We wanted to find a place in close distance to Arenal/ La Fortuna, and this was a great option for our family of 5. It was a short drive (6 minutes) to La Fortuna and less than 30 minutes to most tours/sites in the area (so we'd recommend having a rental car). The home was relatively quiet (some barking dogs, but that's expected) very clean (but make sure you clean well, otherwise the ants come marching in, but again, that's part of being in Costa Rica). The property manager was very responsive and helpful. We'd rent here again for sure. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lan B., San Ramon, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in La Fortuna

We stayed 3 nights at Magnalia House and enjoyed our time in La Fortuna. After we downloaded Whats@pp communication with Nela, our host was easy. The property is as pictured and we enjoyed cooling off in the little pool. Nela gave us some recommendations for restaurants and we tried 3 of them, Chante Verde, Mediterráneo, and Kappa Sushi. They were all good. There are many activities to do in La Fortuna which is a short drive away. Beware of ants and do not keep any food/trash out. The bedrooms were air conditioned which was really nice for sleeping. We had power outages several times during our stay which seems to be quite common in Costa Rica so I would recommend flashlights. Using the Waze app was helpful in getting around as there are no addresses in Costa Rica. All in all a wonderful stay and very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessamy J., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful view of volcano

This VRBO is in a new development area so it seems a bit isolated at first but there is a restaurant right up the way and really it's minutes drive from everything else. Was peaceful and secluded feeling with the gate and trees around the pool. Well equipped kitchen, working AC, great communication. Great little place for two or three couples the way the rooms are laid out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house near town

Great little house. Solid kitchen, good ac in rooms. Cute little pool. Photos are accurate. One thing I didn’t realize from photos is that there are no doors between bedroom and bathroom for 2 of the rooms so if bathroom privacy is an issue be warned!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024