Located in La Fortuna, this villa is in the city centre. Baldi Hot Springs and Ecotermales Fortuna 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 Kalambu Hot Springs are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
Does Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?
As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway on 28 October 2026 start from NZ$1,255, including 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 Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ?
On-site parking is available at the 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 ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway located?
Located in the heart of La Fortuna, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from El Salto Fortuna River and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall. Arenal Adventure World and La Fortuna Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place, accessible to anything you want to do in La Fortuna. It was more than enough room for our family of 5. It was clean, safe and checked all of the boxes. The hosts were very responsive which was a big plus in my book.
We greatly enjoyed our time at this home in La Fortuna. Location was perfect to be close to everything. House was clean and very comfortable. I also really appreciate that they helped with planning and booking all of our activities in the area; incredibly helpful and very well organized and we had such a blast at all the activities they recommended! Great stay for sure!
Our stay at Villa Marcella in La Fortuna was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed, comfortable, and right at home. The villa was clean, comfortable, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing.One of the things we appreciated most was the location. Villa Marcella was perfectly situated for us because it was close to our friends’ home, which made visiting with them incredibly convenient. It was also just a short distance from downtown La Fortuna, restaurants, and grocery stores. Having everything so easily accessible made our stay that much more enjoyable, especially when we wanted to explore the area or simply pick up something we needed.The villa itself provided a wonderful place to come back to after spending the day with family and friends or exploring everything La Fortuna has to offer. The peaceful surroundings allowed us to relax and enjoy the beauty of Costa Rica while still being close to everything we needed.We made some wonderful memories during our time in La Fortuna, and Villa Marcella was an important part of that experience. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area and would happily stay here again.Pura vida!
Nice, comfortable property conveniently located to the town of La Fortuna, Arsenal and the area activities. The property manager was very helpful and responsive.
Great stay! The place was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Smooth check-in and excellent communication from the host. Would definitely stay again.
Pros: clean property, felt safe with the gate and alarm. AC in the bedrooms were great. Communication with staff was super quick and very responsive. Great location, 3 minute drive from town. WiFi was also great. Cons: the view of the volcano is not as pictured, there are lots of trees blocking it.There are multiple properties in the same area and there was active construction in it so it wasn’t as private and quiet as expected. The pool was dirty and slimy upon arrival (3 people in our party fell), they had to empty out the pool so it was unusable for the last day we had planned to stay in and enjoy the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to know you found the property clean, felt safe, and appreciated the location, WiFi, and our quick communication.
Regarding the concerns you mentioned, we would like to clarify a few important points for future guests:
The pool was not dirty upon arrival. It has a non‑slip surface throughout, but your group expressed that it felt slippery, and for that reason our team emptied it as a precaution. This made the pool temporarily unusable, but the decision was taken solely to address your concern and ensure safety.
About the volcano view, the photos in our listing are accurate; however, we cannot control the natural growth of trees in neighboring properties, which can vary throughout the year.
Similarly, the construction activity you observed is related to other properties in the surrounding area, and unfortunately we do not have control over when neighboring projects begin or end. These situations are uncommon, but when they occur, we do our best to minimize any impact on our guests.
We appreciate your comments and will continue working to provide the best possible experience for all visitors.
We loved our stay at Villa Marcela! The property was wonderful and the trip planning service was amazing! They helped us plan our entire trip--it was so nice to have them arrange our drivers, purchase all entry tickets, etc. It made the trip so enjoyable! Definitely recommend!
Villa Marcela was an amazing spot for our time in La Fortuna! The location was super convenient to all of the activities and attractions we did! We also discovered it was walkable to the rope swing on the river which was so fun! The house was clean and the property manager was helpful and responsive! The property was well appointed and comfortable and the pool was a great place to refresh at the end of a day outside in the heat! It was a 5 minute drive into the town, which was great for getting to restaurants and shops! We would highly recommend Villa Marcella to anyone looking for a great house in a perfect location in La Fortuna!
Everything was perfect!! Host was welcoming, He arranged a private rafting experience for us that was incredible. The home was spacious, clean, and air conditioned. Nice pool with fluffy beach towels! Fenced in property, so we felt very safe! Highly recommend!
This place was great! Just as advertised. In a convenient location just outside of downtown, but far enough away to feel remote and private. Would definitely recommend.