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Magnalia Vacation Home

La Fortuna villa with private pool

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Smart TV
Interior
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, La Fortuna Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tabacon Hot Springs
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this La Fortuna villa, you'll find Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and La Fortuna Park. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mary’s BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Rufino - ‬2 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

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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
  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Magnalia Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine F., Madison, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of six had an amazing time in La Fortuna and the Magnolia house was absolutely wonderful as well! Our host, Leonela, was AMAZING!! I cannot say enough about how well she communicated everything and how gracious and helpful she was. Due to a late flight, we did not get in until close to 1 AM and she went out and got groceries for us and put them in the home so we would have something to eat and drink in the morning. She went above and beyond any of our expectations. The house was perfect for our needs. My adult son and his girlfriend loved the Cabina right off the pool as they had their own private bedroom and bathroom. My husband and myself and my adult daughter and her boyfriend had the main house. The beds were absolutely wonderful and comfortable and we had everything we needed. I cannot recommend this home enough. It was in a nice neighborhood and a short mile walk to the downtown area with a lot of restaurants and shops. We also used Uber occasionally which only cost us 4 or 5 US dollars to get to where we needed in the La Fortuna downtown area. We loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The main house was wonderful - safe, private, away from the noise of downtown, terrific views, comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms. Clean, good plumbing, hot water, good stovetop, refreshing pool, beautiful greenery. Our friends stayed in the main house and had a great experience. The host was helpful with directions, local activities, restaurant and supermarket recommendations. It is easier to find during the day; a bit more challenging at night but we did it with help from the host. The cabina, however, is not good. There is no hot water to the sink or shower. They have a showerhead hot water heater, but we could not get it to work. We had to shower in the main house. There is no door on the bathroom, so if you want any privacy, the other person has to leave the room (doable during the day; more problematic at night - and turning on the light will wake the other sleeping person). And unless the shades are drawn, people at the pool and even in the main house can see into the bathroom. Outside - the cushions on the recliners are moldy and the ones on the table are beyond worn. The pool is lovely!Bottom line is - if you only plan to use the main house, this is a great place. But if you have people in your group who are hoping to use the cabina as a living space - make sure you know what you're signing up for.
Great views!
Beautiful greenery.
Moldy outdoor furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Ari S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We arrived and checked in and were told 1. Washing machine out of service, 2. Cabina bathroom was tricky but worked. Once we inspected the home, we discovered that the cabana bathroom in fact did not work during our stay.Additionally, there were plumbing issues, which the owner did their best to fix, but were not resolved. This included construction workers at the home during our stay for multiple hours. We also noticed there were several bugs in the home, but that might be a result of the location (bugs included cockroaches). Hosts were nice and tried their best - with quick responses. Kitchen equipment (oven did not get hot enough) also needs to be improved significantly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout for up to 3 couples! Excellent location just a quick drive from downtown La Fortuna or from the Arenal Volcano. Property was in a safe and relatively quiet neighborhood with the only exception being a dog nearby that was often barking. Would definitely recommend to a family or a group of friends looking for a getaway in La Fortuna!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, very clean, kids loved the pool. It was hard to find at night, otherwise a fantastic overall experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cale S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing unit with a great location and a super host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quaint and private house. Spent the mornings drinking coffee and looking at the beautiful volcano. Easy communication with host for anything we needed. We even broke one of the keys and she was so helpful with the issue we caused. Sorry again. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House

House was as described. A bit open to the elements, but overall clean. Guests do not have access to the laundry room, which was a bummer for us. Host was available. We had a few issues, such as a power outage, which was expected with the large storms we received. However when I asked how long outages typically last I was told that Costa Rica was “a 3rd World Country” and I should expect such events.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet location near all the attractions. Very well-kept and clean house. Very nice outdoor area and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean and comfortable home. Lack of doors in the bathrooms is not convenient and would suggest an improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding home in a great location. Perfect for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful little place on the outskirts of town

The property was gorgeous and well maintained. Rooms were nice and the air-condition works well. The location is too far to walk to most places in town, but plenty of room to park a rental car. Or if you prefer, Uber is quick, easy, and cheap. We had no issues getting an Uber within a few minutes in town. We also hired the private chef that works with the owner for one night. Absolutely amazing experience! You cannot stay here without trying it! Charlie and Annette were very professional, polite, and provided a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our stay

Nice layout. Conveniently located. Great place to relax after full days in LaFortuna. Hostess was quick to respond to our inquiries during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view and fantastic host!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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