Private, quiet home in best area of La Fortuna, close to hot springs!

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7121 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

Los Lagos Hot Springs19 min walk
Kalambu Hot Springs3 min drive
Baldi Hot Springs3 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy our beautiful vacation home for family & friend vacations. Just outside of La Fortuna in the exclusive neighborhood of La Palma, you will find a small enclave of private homes and the top spa resort destinations in all of Costa Rica. Our home sits at the base of the famous Arenal Volcano on a quiet paved road ten minutes outside of La Fortuna and ten minutes from Lake Arenal!

We are a perfect jumping off point for many activities in the area such as canyoning, hiking, kayaking, rafting, horseback riding, ziplining, fishing, boating, ATV tours, etc. Our management team can help you with planning these activities and more such as transportation, rental cars, and activities around the country.

Delvis is our manager and your concierge! He will arrange for any activities you'd like to do in our area, as well as assist you with travel around Costa Rica. We are an easy three hour drive from the Guanacaste beaches.

It's an easy drive to town for dining, shopping, and nightlife. Or, if you prefer to stay in, we have a fully equipped kitchen with markets close by.

We have our dining table located on our covered patio to enjoy the tropical air and sound of water trickling by in the river behind the house.

Enjoy a yoga practice on the patio, or a nap in one of the hammocks.

We have corn hole game for the lawn area. Please find the bean bags in the cabinet under the TV. Please bring the game and bean bags in if it's wet out.

We have two wood rockers on the front porch for relaxing, reading, birdwatching, and enjoying a favorite beverage (we do all at the same time!).

We have two private bedrooms and a loft. Each bedroom has a new queen size bed. The loft area has two twin beds and an air mattress. Each bedroom has its own A/C and the powerful A/C in the kitchen cools the loft, kitchen and living room. We have full size washer and dryer. Please be mindful that electricity is very expensive so please set the A/C to a higher temp. before heading out on your adventures for the day.

We have a Smart TV for watching Amazon and Netflix or any other subscriptions you may have. Please be mindful if you sign in to desubscribe before you leave. We also have a DVD player with several popular movies.

Property manager

Bobbi Berteaux

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Electricity usage: The kitchen A/C is powerful so keep it between 28-30. Please turn off A/C when going out for the day.

Please keep the corn hole beanbags out of the weather (bring inside when done) and keep boards put away when not in use. Thanks!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in a rural area. Baldi Hot Springs and Tabacon Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Adventure Park and Kalambu Hot Springs. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cave exploring.

La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

Los Lagos Hot Springs - 19 min walk
Kalambu Hot Springs - 3 min drive
Baldi Hot Springs - 3 min drive
Tabacon Hot Springs - 5 min drive
Arenal Volcano - 15 min drive

Getting around

La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

La Cava Pizza a la Leña - 6 min drive
Virgita Ristorante - 3 min drive
Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - 6 min drive
Ave Restaurant - 6 min drive
Red Frog Coffee Roaster - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, quiet home in best area of La Fortuna, close to hot springs! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, quiet home in best area of La Fortuna, close to hot springs!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, quiet home in best area of La Fortuna, close to hot springs!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, quiet home in best area of La Fortuna, close to hot springs! located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Arenal Natura Ecological Park and Go Adventure Park. Tabacon Hot Springs is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sean Q.

23 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful vacation home!

The house was beautiful, comfortable, and very well set up! It felt like a mansion compared to all the other places we stayed at while traveling Costa Rica. It was bigger than we needed for just three of us, but it was a welcome break, and it was great to get to do a little laundry in the middle of our whirlwind trip. Casa Tortuga would be particularly awesome if you have a larger group to fill up the space, or were staying for a while and could really take advantage of the kitchen, comfy couches, and huge yard! The location was perfect for us! PureTrek was on our short list for outings and is right close by. The neighborhood is quiet and lacks the crowds, which we really appreciated, but really is right near the hot springs and is just a very short drive to downtown. Delvis, the manager, was very helpful and took care of arrangements for our canyoning tour and answered all of our questions. And all the fresh fruit he put in the house for us when we arrived was awesome and super appreciated! Thanks for sharing your vacation home with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

20 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional home base

Well maintained, spacious, and extremely comfortable home to serve as a home base for enjoying the La Fortuna area. Outstanding guide and tour service within 100 yards of the property affording outstanding one on one tours. Delvis arranged a personal tour for us with Zander who was an amazing guide whom we highly recommend. There are many fine restaurants in the local area and the house has a kitchen that is well equipped for those who prefer to eat in. Delvis provided us with fresh fruit, milk, and bottled water on our first day. The yard was beautiful and a peaceful place to relax. The bed and pillows were amazing. This was a wonderful place to visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

20 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, comfortable and safe home!

We stayed in 3 different homes, this was by far the nicest! We lives the air conditioning in the entire house versus just our bedrooms. Delvis was amazing, always checking on us. We got there very late and check in could not have been easier. The house was stocked with fresh fruit, coffee, water and creamer. We always felt safe and the property has a ton of security measures. LOTS of birds, especially Tucans! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

13 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Excellent location, very clean and a good fit for our family of 5. Very attentive and kind, house well stocked. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cliff O., Winston Salem, NC

11 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home near Arenal

We stayed at Casa Tortuga in the middle of our Costa Rica Vacation. We drove in from Monteverde and the drive around Lake Arenal was scenic with some nice restaurants to stop and take a break. The house itself is very nice and in close proximity to the various Hot Springs. I was concerned regarding the previous posting regarding security. We didn't have any of those issues and just made sure to lock up before we left and utilize the provided safe for valuables. Property Owner communication was excellent throughout and I would definitely stay again next time we are in La Fortuna.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bobbi Berteaux

Hello! I'm an elementary school teacher living in the beautiful southern California mountains. I love to travel and practice yoga.

Why they chose this property

My husband (of 36+ years!) Ed and I love to travel and fell in love with Costa Rica after visiting family there in 2007. We decided to build our vacation home with just the goal of going a few times a year.

We decided in November 2016 to share our home with others and the tranquility of this beautiful area of Costa Rica.

What makes this property unique

This area of Costa Rica has not only temperate weather (much cooler and less humid that the coastal areas) but volcanic-heated hot springs, waterfalls, kayaking, fishing, rafting, gorgeous resorts, but also an incredible volcano! This region also boasts so much biodiversity it's astounding! Between the birds, butterflies, orchids/plant life and abundant animal life there's so much to experience that I recommend a stay of at least 3-4 days.