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Magnalia Vacation Home

La Fortuna villa with private pool

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

Reviews

9.4 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 neighborhood

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 - 1.4 miles
  • La Fortuna Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 16 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mary’s BBQ - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Travesía - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Magnalia Vacation Home to the airport?

This villa is 1.6 mi (4-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnalia Vacation Home ?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnalia Vacation Home on May 1, 2026 start from $299, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Magnalia Vacation Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

Does Magnalia Vacation Home offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Magnalia Vacation Home ?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Magnalia Vacation Home ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Magnalia Vacation Home ?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Magnalia Vacation Home have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Magnalia Vacation Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Magnalia Vacation Home to downtown La Fortuna?

This villa is 1.4 mi away from La Fortuna.

Magnalia Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect get away. Just as described - would like to come year after year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Magnalia was lovely. It was just enough space for our family of 5 to be comfortable. Our two girls (12 and 10) shared a room, and our son (14) stayed in the guest house. I was worried at first with him not being in the main house, but it was fine. He did complain about the shower (mold and bugs), so he ended up showering in the main house. We arrived at the property in the dark, so getting in was a little tricky. The lockbox is right beside a padlock, so we thought that was the lock to enter. It was not - it is further to the right to open the driveway. The Property Manager got back to me quickly, though, with a decoder ring for the key and lock colors. This was super helpful, and I wish I had had that before bothering her late at night! Upon entering the home, there was a strong stale smell. I assume this is because no one had stayed in a bit. We brought candles and room spray, which helped. Otherwise, the house was awesome. Very well stocked with what we needed. Our kids enjoyed having the pool to play in after our long days of excursions. I highly recommend Magnalia House.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Randy M., Livermore

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Val P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice. Same as appeared online. Beautiful view of Arenal. Some confusion with instructions. Hard to find! Lots of ants outside doorway. Water in cabina warm at best. Overall enjoyed it alot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

Nicole B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The host was very communicative and even offered local suggestions for food/activities, which was appreciated. However, we booked a house rather than a hotel based on the ability to have a kitchen/make meals at home and sadly this was not possible. We entered at night to a house with all the windows open and bugs inside the house. Given that we were in the jungle, we anticipated some bugs, but the house had toms of mosquitos and moths (likely from windows being open) and a significant number of small ants crawling all over the kitchen counter. We spent time cleaning the house but the ants continued to appear each AM/PM and ended up on our fresh food we had picked up at the local market - causing us to trash our food. Big waste of money. That paired with a lack of cooking utensils made having a kitchen a moot point. The place is cute and if you can deal with the potential of having lots of bugs in the house then it may be work out for you. It just wasn't how I wanted to spend my money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nela was extremely responsive and accommodating. The house is great and worked well for our family. Our only complaint was the neighborhood dog that barked incessantly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect for our family of 6! The home was clean and comfortable! My husband & I slept in the cabana while our 4 kids (ages 16,14,11 & 10) took the house. None of our kids were concerned about us not being in the house while we all slept and we all felt very safe! The location is perfect! We were busy all day so our kids mostly swam at night (which it gets dark early so it wasn’t really late). The host was very quick & patient with answering our questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home. Wonderful location. Very responsive host. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick G., Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication from the host Nela - pretty property, and convenient to La Fortuna without being in the middle of a busy town.
Cozy living room that opens up to the pool
Kitchen has a bar that backs up to the pool
One bedroom is off the main house in a disconnected pool house
Great view of Arenal from the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

crowley1987 ..

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house with a great plunge pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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