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Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna

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Downtown villa just 5 blocks from central park
Refreshing private pool
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Downtown villa just 5 blocks from central park
Refreshing private pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Alajuela Province
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Baldi Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna

Casa Chelis is located just 4 blocks away from downtown La Fortuna, excellent location to explore La Fortuna, all main attractions are 10 to 30 minutes drive from the house. The house has 3 bedrooms with double bed each one, A/C units in each bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, Smart TV, WiFi (100 Megabytes - Very stable service), private pool, laundry machine, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ and private parking. Great option for families, friends and couples traveling together.

The neighborhood is very secure and calm, due to the location you will be quite close from town but a bit away enough to avoid the downtown noise. Due to the house location (4 blocks from downtown La Fortuna) is not necessary have a car during your stay because everything is close by, you have options to walk around or we will offer a lot of options to choose from about activities.

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.

Property manager

Home Vacations La Fortuna
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

La Fortuna

Located in Barrio Pilo, a neighbourhood in La Fortuna, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Baldi Hot Springs. Puentes Colgantes del Arenal and Arenal Adventure World are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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La Fortuna, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 22 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna located?

Located in Barrio Pilo, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of La Fortuna Park and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. El Salto Fortuna River and Arenal Adventure World are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margarita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay at La Fortuna

We stayed at Villa Chelis as a family of 4. Villa is located in downtown La Fortuna, close to all the attractions, market and shops. It offers fully stocked kitchen, so we enjoyed some freshly cooked meals and could stay in and enjoy a private pool. Weenjoyed ourvstay at Villa Chelis.definitely
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael Z.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Chelis

We rented Casa Chelis for 6 days in Feb 2025.The house was in a nice neighborhood and walking distance from downtown. There was a small food market about 2 blocks away that had all the essentials needed for breakfast and snacks. We felt very safe in the neighborhood.It had 3 nice bedrooms and a beautiful and clean small swimming pool in the back yard. I can't say enough about the management company, House of Tours.The whole staff was so helpful with booking tours and transportation. Very prompt too.I highly recommend this Casa Chelis.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tanyia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place - great communication

We had a lovely time in this house. Our kids are teens and so the noisy neighborhood didn’t bother them, they sleep like the dead. The neighborhood was all families, with people walking around. Anytime we had questions about the property, our whatsapp was answered promptly. There were so m
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay

The place was good for 6 of us and we enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Fortuna

Great stay but weather certainly not the best. Still found time to use the pool and check out some highlights of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Costa Rican home !

We loved our stay! Staying in an authentic Costa Rican home was soo cool ! We had all of the amenities we needed for our stay. Having a pool was a plus even though we didn’t use it much. We had an awesome view of the volcano! Thank you for the memories !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in downtown La Forth a

Fantastic location in downtown La Fortuna. Great for walking to supermarkets, the park, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants in La Fortuna. The pool and patio make for a perfect place to relax after hiking and adventuring around Arenal. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This property was just as described and lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, the close walk to town, the safety of the area, and the owners we quick and helpful to respond. The pool was a great feature in which the kids took full advantage. The House of Tours quickly and promptly helped us arrange a tour with a great price. Would definately stay again and recommend to others!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location with a private pool

This is a fine spot just off the well-worn areas of La Fortuna. It’s a great home base for daily excursions to the area. Exceptionally clean. Had some pretty weird. But that’s just minor complaint. You will be happy here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, cute house!

This house had plenty of room for our family of 4. We loved having the kitchen and living area, as well as outdoor eating and lounging space. The pool was so pretty. Communication with owners and simple. The location makes it easy to walk into town or up to the market to grab essentials. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Severine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe

La maison est très bien située, à 500 m du centre ville. Il y a tout le necessaire dans la maison. La piscine est tres agréable. La région est superbe!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot in La Fortuna

We were very happy with our stay at Villa Chelis. House is situated a short 7min walk to town, a 5min walk to grocery and a 10min drive to the Waterfall. The House was perfect size for us (we had 4 adults in our group), it was clean, the pool and covered deck were a great place to start our day with a coffee and finish with a drink by the pool. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracey g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Fortuna

The home had everything we needed. The location is perfect for walking to La Fortuna to explore and dine.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home!

I would highly recommend this home. Very clean and within walking distance to downtown. We even booked our excursions through them. Home is equipped with everything needed. They provided thourgouh directions, instructions and lots of options for daily activities. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Overall, a wonderful home and experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Accommodations

Great little house right near the center of town. Perfect location. Loved having a pool. Having air conditioning was a huge plus. Property manager was really terrific and helped us with other excursions. I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Todd W., Edmonton, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Canadians in Costa Rica

Property was located in residential setting in which close to town centre which was nice as you could walk there,however neighborhood had properties with barred windowed and entrances giving an impression it was an unsafe area. Property itself was older and although was clean did feel old. Kitchen when arrived had a strong negative odour which the property manager did attend too rather quickly when requested. Also tv’ a we’re not working initially but again property manager did attend too and by replacing batteries was able to get working. Overall place was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great walking location, nice pool!

We stayed a week here and enjoyed the house and pool. Very safe location with a view of the volcano. Only thing I’d change is adding foam covers to the mattresses, they are a bit too hard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Monument, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small Costa Rican Home

The house was smaller than expected but was great for what we needed. 2 adults and 3 kids between ages 15 and 19. Kitchen supply the necessary things needed for coffee in the morning and light meals. Dont expect to cook a five course meal in this kitchen. 😋 pool and patio extended the living space. Close to a grocery store. Smart tvs and adequate wifi. Neighborhood felt safe. Management team was fantastic and very responsive with questions and recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M., Spartanburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay - Thanks for hosting us.

We enjoyed our stay. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Near Arenal activities

Great home base for our few days in La Fortuna! House was clean, AC worked well, pool was great and it was near town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First visit to Costa Rica

Fun house, great host, easy check-in. It was easy to walk to grocery stores & restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angeles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great people

We had a great time the house is walking distance to la Plaza and everything else.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

This was a great house for our family trip. It was comfortable and safe and near everything in town. The guys at the office were helpful and booked activities for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute!

Very clean, nice place to stay. Lots of room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Home Vacations La Fortuna

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We are Eder & Allen, two good friends that have more than 15 years of experience working in tourism in La Fortuna, we grew up in this little town and decided to work together creating Home Vacations La Fortuna on 2015, our main goal: Make things easier and simple to our guest.
On 2018 we create The House of Tours to provide our guests the best experiences during their stay in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area, we have the best tour and transportation services/rates in the area.
We manage/own about 30 properties in La Fortuna, we have a wide variety of options: private bedrooms, apartments, cabins, homes and villas up to 25 people some of them with private pools, hot tubs, nice opens areas, creeks nearby and more facilities. Over this years we have met lots of people which is one of the best things about working in tourism, every day we work very hard to make our guest happy so our business has been very successful thanks to the good reviews that we get.
Adding The House of Tours we hire ALONSO which is a expert tour guide and he works with us in the office so we can offer anything you need in La Fortuna, we have an office in downtown La Fortuna where we meet our guest so you don’t have to go around looking your property just get to our office and we will guide you to your place. Once you book with us you will have access to our Drive Carpet with Check In information, general information about La Fortuna, restaurants recommendations, amazing discounts in all activities, special packages, rent a car with Adobe (The best one in Costa Rica), shuttles services from anyplace in Costa Rica and more detailed information to make things easier for you; if you have questions of anything you need just send us a message a we will get back to you very soon.

Why they chose this property

Excellent location, right in downtown La Fortuna and close to all main attractions in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area

What makes this property unique

Excellent location, right in downtown La Fortuna and close to all main attractions in La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area

Languages:

English, Spanish

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