Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway

Top rated by guests
Villa Marcela 
Private villa with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Living room area connected to the kitchen area
Living room area
Private chef service available for our guests
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(106 Ratings)
"Nice, comfortable property conveniently located to the town of La Fortuna, Arsenal and the area activities. The property manager was very helpful and responsive."
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(106 Ratings)

Villa in La Fortuna

11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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About this villa rental

Villa Marcela is a beautiful private retreat located just 1 mile from downtown La Fortuna. It’s an ideal option for families, friends, and couples traveling together who want comfort, privacy, and easy access to all the main attractions in the Arenal area.

The villa features 4 air‑conditioned bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, fast WiFi (100 Mbps), and Cable TV. After your daily adventures, you can relax in the private pool or enjoy a BBQ in the outdoor area surrounded by nature.

With its excellent location, thoughtful amenities, and peaceful atmosphere, Villa Marcela is the perfect home base for exploring La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano region.

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.
***Bedroom 4 is outside the house by the pool area.
***Maximum people staying in the house is 11, however the base rate per night is for 8 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. 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 have 4 more properties in the same area in case you are a bigger group, all properties have at least 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

Main attractions distance from the property:
Arenal Volcano National Park: 25 minutes drive
La Fortuna waterfall: 10 minutes drive
Mistico Hanging Bridges: 30 minutes drive
Sky Adventure Park: 40 minutes drive
Tabacon Hot Springs Resort: 20 minutes drive
Baldi and Ecotermales Hot Springs Resort: 10 minutes drive.

Concierge services
With over 10 years of experience, our concierge services provide personalized assistance to enhance your vacations. We offer tour reservations, transportation options and access to top professionals like bilingual guides, spa therapists, yoga classes and private chefs.

MEAL SERVICES
Option 1: Guiselle Homemade Cook, Guiselle's little restaurant is just 30 seconds walk from the house in the same property; she has a little restaurant where she serves different local dishes, you can order different dishes or just one for everyone. Once you confirm your reservation you will get the information about this service and the Menu.

Option 2:
Chef Services with Nativo Chef

Hi my name is Sergio Brenes I’m a chef with over 15 years of experience. I fell in love with cooking thanks to my grandma. I started Nativo Chef 2 years ago so you can enjoy local quality food from your Airbnb.

Why Book a Private Chef?
Because your vacation deserves more than just a meal. With Nativo Chef, you skip the shopping, cooking, and cleaning, and step straight into an unforgettable dining experience in the comfort
of your villa.

We also have a bartender service, cocktail classes and cooking classes. Once you confirm your reservation you will have access to see our options and get in contact with us.

Amenities at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of La Fortuna


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(106 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Nice, comfortable property conveniently located to the town of La Fortuna, Arsenal and the area activities. The property manager was very helpful and responsive.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
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!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
I had a really enjoyable stay at this property and would definitely consider booking again. The host was fantastic — always quick to respond and super reliable whenever I reached out, which made everything feel easy from start to finish.The place itself was very clean and felt safe, and I loved how private it was. It was the perfect setup for unwinding, especially since we were celebrating my birthday. One of the highlights was the private chef the host recommended — we booked them for one night, and it ended up being such a fun and memorable experience. It made the celebration feel extra special.There were a couple of small inconveniences, like a few ants (due to the rain) and a front door lock that took a little extra effort, but nothing that really took away from the stay. Overall, the positives far outweighed those minor hiccups.A solid, comfortable, and private spot with a great host — and the chef recommendation was a huge bonus for our celebration.
6 / 10Average·Feb 2025
Great house plan. True to picture. Only draw back was the size of the shared bathroom. No space on bathroom vanity. None at all. Could not even leave a toothbrush out. No place for toilet paper. Toilet paper was on top of toilet. Hard to reach. The other bathrooms are very large but this shared bath was extremely very small. Lack of hot water after 2 showers. Water was freezing cold. Had to wait about 2 hours for water to become warm ( not hot). Other than that the house is absolutely beautiful!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this villa?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Villa Marcela - Families & Friends Gateway?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.