Title: Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/3aad301f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/330b134b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/4ec89c7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/0b0ad8bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68800000/68798600/68798589/eef9bbff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location La Fortuna's charm is reflected in Villa Marcela, a comfortable retreat perfect for families and friends. Enjoy the private pool, BBQ area, and fully equipped kitchen after exploring La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano's main attractions nearby. With four spacious bedrooms with A/C units and three full bathrooms to unwind in. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa Marcela is located 1 mile from downtown La Fortuna, the house is an excellent option for families, friends and couples traveling together. There are 4 bedrooms with A/C units, three full bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen area, WIFI (15 Megabytes) and Cable TV. Relaxing private pool and BBQ area to enjoy after your daily adventures. Great option to explore La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area, very close to all main attractions. Comfortable Villa just 3 minutes away from the central park of La Fortuna, great option for extended families and groups of friends. Bedroom distribution: Bedroom 1: King sized bed, private bathroom and A/C unit. Bedroom 2: Full and single bed with A/C unit. Bedroom 3: Two full beds with A/C unit. Bedroom 4: Queen bed, A/C unit and private bathroom. \*\*\*This bedroom is outside the house by the pool area. \*\*\*Maximum people staying in the house is 11, however the base rate per night is for 6 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. The villa is completely private for our guests, you do not share with anyone; we have other properties close by but each one has it own private entrance, every space between guests is separated. Property caretakers live on site taking care about maintenance of everything. Please check all of our house rules and add all the people staying, the house rate depends on how many people is staying, including kids. 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 small Tour Office named The House of Tours, 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 2017/2018/2019 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. Also we can help you arrange Costa Rican meal at La Casa de La Tortilla (Just steps away from your house), which is located by the property and Guiselle and Antonio will be glad to host you and prepare the bests Costa Rican meals, in their house they have a little restaurant and a typical Costa Rican kitchen where they serve the meals, once you book you can ask for the menu and in case you want we can get you private chef services in the house. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 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 - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19900000/19893100/19893061/8ae7afc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Arenal Family Home - 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If the guests lost the keys/gate remote there will be a penalty of $100. 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 Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Villa Linda Vista Families Friends Gateway Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway La Fortuna Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Villa La Fortuna ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.46212%2C-84.64063&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HcJSHJ0axaxEhgyhc0d6k4n5gl4=) La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela #### What's nearby - Arenal Adventure World - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Baldi Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles - Ecotermales Fortuna - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles #### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬14 min walk - ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬8 min walk - ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬14 min walk - ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬14 min walk - ‪Tierra Mía - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this 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 within a 15-minute walk of El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World. La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 71 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer A. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### first trip to Costa Rica Wonderful experience at the VRBO, and activities in the surrounding areas. ##### Jennifer A. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice property. We had plenty of room and comfortable beds. Nice kitchen and Baths ##### David M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Schuyler D. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fortuna trip Property was nice with AC in the bedrooms. The pool was clean and refreshing. ##### Schuyler D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marcia h. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place really clean private but conveniently located ##### marcia h. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### diane m. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmastime stay Nice property, easy to get to everything ##### diane m. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara P. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Owners were very accomodating and quick to respond.! Nice location - cute restaurant right down the road. ##### Barbara P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken C. 15 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Nice quiet location - with close access to La Fortuna. Enjoyed the pool and tours of the area. Very clean and safe!! ##### Ken C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela N. 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful La Fortuna Vacation The house was perfect for our extended family of 8. The view of the volcano from the pool was beautiful. The house was well stocked. The concierge service was amazing. This location was close to town and also close to the sites. I highly recommend this place! ##### Pamela N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen M. 18 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location, beautiful view! Our family had a wonderful stay at Villa Marcella. The location is so convenient and the home is absolutely beautiful! The only challenge we had was when it came time to cook dinner. The villa didn’t have any baking sheets or foil, and was limited in number of plates, silverware and paper towels. Overall would highly recommend! ##### Kristen M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James D. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location This location was fantastic. Close to many different restaurants as well as places to go sightsee. The house was great and we would definitely stay again. ##### James D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric T., Ottawa, Canada 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location Great place to stay if you want to be close to everything. ##### Eric T. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina N. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! Loved staying here! Make sure you eat with Guiselle next door! ##### Kristina N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina v. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet/private home close to downtown We had a great stay at Villa Marcella. The home and yard was very spacious and it felt very private and safe. It had a big kitchen & the complimentary coffee was very nice :) the hosts were super helpful with planning activities. I would come back again! ##### Marina v. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jason l. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding stay! We had an outstanding stay in Villa Marcella. The property was just as advertised and the location was perfect. Close to town, but still quiet and alone! Felt safe our whole visit. Had a maintenance issue the first night and they came out first thing in the morning to fix, on a Sunday! Mario, our host, was very pleasant to work with and had great communication all through the booking, including booking all our excursions to include transportation. He was very knowledgeable of the area and gave many recommendations from where to eat, order in, and shop. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in the La Fortuna area. ##### jason l. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne R. 13 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family and Friends trip to Costa Rica We loved staying in this home . It was a perfect location to get to all of our activities, close to restaurants. The pool was wonderful and the kitchen gave us the option to cook a nice breakfast a couple of mornings. The only suggestion I have is that the steps going into the pool were a little slippery and one of our friends actually slipped going into the pool. It might be great to add a hand rail. Overall, we absolutely loved our time in Costa Rica! ##### Susanne R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Stayed here with a group of 8 adults. Great location that was a quick drive to town and a short trip to most popular locations in the area. Gated property that felt safe the entire time we were there. ##### David M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Summer B. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Property was great and we had a wonderful time. Managing company was excellent to work with - extremely nice and helpful. ##### Summer B. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steph C., Arlington Heights, IL 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect House! This house was perfect for our adventures in La Fortuna! The kids loved the pool, and it was a great location for our planned excursions. Thanks for a great stay! ##### Steph C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather A. 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location The house was perfect for our group of 10 and it had the most amazing view of the volcano while relaxing on the porch. ##### Heather A. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michiko C. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it! Perfect house for our needs and great, central location. Quiet, secure neighborhood. Beautiful yard. We would definitely stay here again if we come back. Property management was also able to book all our excursions at a great price. ##### Michiko C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### sandy l. 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Helpful host Enjoyed our time here. Eder very quick to respond to questions and helped us with tours. ##### sandy l. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan K. 10 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Enjoyed the stay and the food cooked by Gizelle was wonderfully delicious. ##### Alan K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan P. 23 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay This house was an awesome home base for our time in La Fortuna. We had 2 families traveling together and there was plenty of space. Kids loved the pool. House was a short drive from down town. Great place and would stay again. ##### Megan P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gay U. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home Nice four bedroom house, just outside of town with small pool that was clean. Management company was very responsive. We did not think the exterior alarm system worked ##### Gay U. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray K., Des Moines 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LaFortuna Three couples traveling CR and we loved our Fortuna stop. Host was very helpful coordinating activities we were interested in. Overall one of our favorite stay. ##### Ray K. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023