Title: Essential House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111790202&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Essential House Holiday home in La Fortuna ## Photo gallery for Essential House ![Interior - Essential House (La Fortuna De San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111800000/111790300/111790202/e780a57a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Essential House (La Fortuna De San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111800000/111790300/111790202/47f8d4f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Essential House (La Fortuna De San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111800000/111790300/111790202/5ee79368_edited_6807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, bed sheets - Essential House (La Fortuna De San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111800000/111790300/111790202/0026620f_edited_e04c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Essential House (La Fortuna De San Carlos)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111800000/111790300/111790202/263738e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Essential House provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Essential House Holiday home in La Fortuna This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home features a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and a shower. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers air conditioning. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89140200/89140155/cfba54e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secret Garden La Fortuna Lake View Kayak and Stand Up Paddle La Fortuna - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.6 Excellent 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=89140155&PinnedHotelID=89140155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89141500/89141442/052a7a9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vulcan Arenal House Hot water Pool La Fortuna - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi 6.8 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=89141442&PinnedHotelID=89141442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110560000/110558900/110558894/0463709e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy private studio with jacuzzi, kitchen, best location, volcano view La Fortuna - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 6.0 1 review £167 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=110558894&PinnedHotelID=110558894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37020000/37012100/37012009/1456364b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enlighten your senses in a lush rain forest of Costa Rica! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no 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 Property Registration Number 0719E ## About the area La Fortuna is home to this holiday home. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos 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. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. [Visit our La Fortuna travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna.dx6047145) [View more Holiday homes in La Fortuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6047145-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.495954,-84.61622&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yza_AjrmcO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%40MBQBM%40OBMDOBOBMDOBODMDMDODMDMFODMFMDMFMFMHMFKFMFMHKHMFKHKHKHKJKHKHKJKHIJIJKJIJIJKJGJKJGLIJGLIJGLGLGLGLGLGLELELGLELENELELENCLCNELCNANELANCNALCNANANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LDN%40NBLDNBLBLDNDLDLDNDLFLDLDLFLFJFLFLFJFLHLFJHJFJJLFJJJHHHJJJHJHHJHJJJHJHJHJHJHJFLHJFLHLFJFLFLFLFLDLFLDNDLDLDNDLDLDNBNDLBNBNBLBN%40LBP%40LBN%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FLAP%3FLAPANALAPCLANCNANCLCNCNCLENCNELENELELENELELGLELGNGLGLGJGLIJGLIJGLIJIJILIJIJKJIHIJKJKHKHIJKHKHMHKHKHKFMHMHKDMHMFKFMDMFMFMDMDOFMDMBODMDMDOBMBODO%40MBOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAMAOCOAMCOCOAMEOCMCOEMEMEOCMEMGMEMEMGMGMEMGMGMIKEMIKIMGKIKIKIKIKIKKKIKIIKKKIIIKKKIKIMIKGKIMIKGMGKGMIKGMGMEOGMEMGMEMEOEMEMEOCMEOCOCMEOCOAMCOCOAOAMAQAMAOAQAM%3FQAM%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=izXSgTetsaxoBowuemu2yCNjw8k=) La Fortuna De San Carlos, Alajuela Provincia ### What's nearby - ![Church time #green ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047145/fd9324c3-cd77-4701-9715-a6cf2994630d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) La Fortuna Park 16 min drive \- 5.3 miles - Puentes Colgantes del Arenal 16 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Arenal Adventure World 21 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Baldi Hot Springs 23 min drive \- 8.5 miles - Los Lagos Hot Springs 24 min drive \- 9.2 miles ### Getting around - La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) 7 min drive ### Restaurants - The Open Kitchen 10 min drive - Restaurante Travesía 10 min drive - Mary’s BBQ 6 min drive - Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos 10 min drive - Restaurante Don Rufino 10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Essential House pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Essential House ? ### What time is check-out at Essential House ? ### Where is Essential House located? ## Have a question? 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