3 bed 3 bath Typical CR home, secluded private pool with stunning volcano view. Minutes walk into the commercial district, far enough from the loud bars. Walk to a Sloth Santuary in the neighborhood. Best mattresses in CR. Profesionally cleaned and managed. Well stocked kitched. BBQ grill. Private secure gated property/parking. Active host. Very desirable.

## The Space

This typical Costa Rica home offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It features a secluded private pool with a beautiful view of the volcano. The property is professionally cleaned and managed, ensuring a comfortable stay.

The kitchen is well equipped with all necessary supplies, and there is a barbecue grill available for outdoor cooking. The home includes the best mattresses in Costa Rica for a restful night's sleep.

## Location

The house is just a few minutes' walk from the commercial district, providing easy access to shops and restaurants while remaining far enough away from noisy bars to ensure peace and quiet.

Within the neighborhood, you can also walk to a nearby Sloth Sanctuary, adding a unique local attraction to your stay.

## Amenities

- Private, secure gated property with parking
- Secluded pool with volcano views
- Well-stocked kitchen
- Barbecue grill
- Professionally cleaned and managed
- Comfortable mattresses
- Active and responsive host

Minutes walk into the commercial district,  far enough from the lou...

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Magnalia House Volcano View - Houses for Rent in La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

We loved our stay in LaFortuna! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath AirB&B was perfect for our party of five. Mary coached us through our arrival a bit, but when we got to the home it was easy to enter & felt so safe & secure. Everything was exactly as described, the open floor plan was so inviting, but everyone still had their own space to relax & unwind. The pool was perfect after a day of hiking & the beds were really comfortable & firm. Mary provided a sloth tour recommendation that we went back to twice (one time unguided & the second time as a guided tour- I highly recommend the GUIDED tour, it was well worth it!). There are some really great restaurants in town where we had unforgettable meals. We also were able to easily drove out to zip lines, waterfalls, hot springs and Sloffee Coffee (mmmmmm!) from the house, as it was located close to all attractions. Check out was super easy too. Mary was easy to communicate with & the house was perfect. I absolutely would recommend staying here!!

Mary’s house was lovely. We had a tough time finding the house with Waze but Google Maps helped. We liked our stay, but only 2 rooms were available, not three which was disappointing. The cleaning people were also there at exactly 11 am so make sure you’re ready and out of there before then.

This place is a gem with a unique design, a beautiful pool and landscaping that attracted a lot of pretty birds.

Safe, clean and comfortable. The pool was a huge perk! Location felt very safe and in a walkable area. Nice view of the volcano. It was a touch difficult to find if you don’t have Waze - so worth downloading that app (for her and all of Costa Rica). Mary was an excellent and responsive host. There is no washer & dryer but local laundry service was easy to use. We would definitely stay again!

Very nice place to stay. We felt very good during the stay.

Muy bonito hospedaje. Nos sentimos muy bien durante la estadía.

The house was clean and neat. There aren’t any closets space in the rooms so you need to manage out of your suitcase. There is no door in the master bathroom so you need to be very comfortable with the person staying in the bedroom 😬 I addressed these issues to Mary and she took it under consideration. Overall, beautiful house.

We had some trouble finding but Mary was so responsive to assist us with directions.   The home was as pictured and a delight to stay in.  Quiet and picturesque with the beautiful view of Arenal Mountain.   I would definitely stay here again.

The house itself is decent, and mostly clean but It’s just like what others said, it does need a little bit of renovation. Also there’s only 1 giant door for both car and people. Kind of inconvenient to lock every time you have to go out. But Mary is truly amazing, she is really helpful and responsive and the location is great as well.

The place is in a good location. The instructions and the hosts are a bit fussy. At night we had a blackout where we couldn't reconnect to the Internet. All the rooms had a television, the kitchen was equipped but the oven did not heat with much power. The pool was nice, the place allows you to share. Mary's responses were always very quick.

El lugar tiene buena ubicación. Las instrucciones y los host son un poco quisquillosos. En la noche tuvimos un apagón donde no pudimos volver a conectarnos a Internet. Todos los cuartos tenían televisión, la cocina estaba equipada pero el horno no calentaba con mucha potencia. La piscina era agradable, el lugar permite poder compartir. Las respuestas de Mary siempre fueron muy rápidas.

Very nice place with a great, responsive host. Pool and kitchen were super clean. A/C worked well in the bedrooms. Beautiful views of the volcano when the fog cleared up. Would stay again!

Excellent house, very nice. The toilet in the pool room is still bad, we had to go to another one because the water didn't go down properly. The pool is very nice and the rooms are very comfortable to sleep in. I feel like the place could be a little cheaper at night, but otherwise very clean and spacious.

Excelente casa, muy bonita. El sanitario del cuarto de la piscina está aún toque malo, teníamos que ir a otro porque no bajaba el agua bien. La piscina muy rica y los cuartos muy cómodos para dormir. Siento que el lugar podría bajar un poco de precio por la noche, pero lo demás muy aseado y espacioso.

We stayed at Mary’s Airbnb for a group trip and really loved the property. The house is spacious, beautifully designed, and perfect for relaxing together. The pool is a little smaller than it looks in the photos, but it was still big enough for 5–6 people to enjoy at once. One thing to be aware of is the bathroom setup—there are no partitions between the bathrooms and bedrooms. This wasn’t a big issue for us, but it could feel awkward if you’re traveling with friends who prefer more privacy. Another important note: you’ll want to rent a car. We didn’t have one for the first few days, and getting around was tough since the nearest markets and restaurants are about a 20-minute walk away. Once we had a car, everything was much easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Also, there’s no front door entrance; you have to go through the driveway gates each time, which can be tricky alone. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would recommend it for groups looking for a beautiful, relaxing space.

Mary is great and so is her place. we loved it!!!!

Great place! Its super clean and comfortable; Mary was very responsive and helpful. We only stayed for one night, but would’ve loved to stay more time! Definitely recommend.

very clean villa. very comfortable beds. thank you so much. Antonio

villa très propre. lits très confortables. merci beaucoup. Antonio

Great location in La Fortuna.   We came during rainy season and enjoyed being able to sit outside during the rain in the evening and watch the hummingbirds in the gardens in the morning.

The house was exactly like it was pictured. It was clean and so peaceful. Everything was easy, we would definitely recommend staying at Mary's house.

Great home in La Fortuna! A quiet escape to relax while still close to town and activity locations. Mary was extremely communicative, assisting in our arrival to the country and finding the home.

The prefect place to come home to after a day of adventures in La Fortuna. The rooms are large with nice beds and an a/c and tv in each. Great kitchen, outdoor area and living space. The pool is a bonus. The hosts were amazing and on site to walk through upon arrival which was very welcoming. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Costa Rica.

Very nice place... air conditioning needs to be installed in the living room-kitchen space otherwise excellent

El lugar muy agradable... hace falta colocar aire acondicionado en el espacio la sala-cocina por lo demás excelente

Excellent place. Very clean and safe. Mary was very attentive throughout our stay.

Mary's place is wonderful. It was very clean, secure, and just perfect for us. If you have little ones (under 5 I would say) the pendant lights may be distracting for them. The separate cabana room/bathroom was perfect for us as well. The pool was perfect for our family as well. The place is is absolutely beautiful with the glass sliding doors both for entry and between the kitchen and the outdoor bar area. Mary was very kind and responsive. A gem of a host ❤️

Thank you so much, we had a lovely stay. Beautiful place. Your home had everything as offered and clean. The location is great. Thank you Mary.

We loved our stay at Mary’s house! Beautiful place, very spacious and clean. We didn’t walk into town but having a car was great for getting around :) highly recommend

Our stay was overall lovely! The area was peaceful and exactly as described. However, we did have some concerns about not being able to lock the space where the rooms were located. While the area was gated, it still felt a bit unsafe knowing the doors had to remain open. Additionally, I had inquired about pool details, but unfortunately, I didn’t receive a response or acknowledgment. It wasn’t a major issue, though! Overall, we had a wonderful stay.

We love appreciate the honest, transparent review. The sliding glass front doors have 2 deadbolt locks on either side of the two large entrance glass doors as pictured. One can enter or exit the house from from either side when open or one side for entry. I am very sorry that our guest had such a hard time with this.? Had she called or texted me I would have explained clearly how double sliding glass doors operate. If she still had problems at that point, I would have eagerly jumped into actión and personally driven to the property to demonstrate how to open and close the sliding glass doors, without judgement. All the interior doors have functioning perfect locks. The property is fully fenced and safe, as is the upscale (for CR standards) neighborhood subdivision named Ecoquintas LaFortuna. Pura Vida.

Mary's place offered a great view of the volcano, which is exactly what we were hoping to get. You could tell the property was newly renovated with brand new surfaces, counters, etc. The tricky part was no door or partition between room and bathrooms to divide or give privacy. When we asked questions of the host about safe, working lights, and other details, she was responsive. Thank you Mary! Pura Vida : )

Mary's place was absolutely perfect for our family vacation. We had 5 adults and 2 kids and felt very comfortable. The home had a fabulous pool, great table which we sat around each night and a picture perfect view of the volcano. We were so happy to see how well-stocked the kitchen was as we made/ate dinner there each night. Lastly, Brian, who manages the property was hands down the best property manager we ever interacted with. He was very responsive, kind and helpful. We had a few minor hiccups with the house, but Brian responded within minutes and helped us within an hour.

Unfortunately, our stay at this property was disappointing. Upon arrival, we found ants on the kitchen counter, and later, we noticed droppings on the bed. It was unclear whether these were from the air conditioning unit (possibly mold or debris) or geckos. While the host did come over to change the sheets and provided ant spray. They didn’t offer any other solutions to address these issues stating the AC unit was scheduled to be cleaned and being Costa Rica it is common for geckos to be everywhere. The open-air kitchen and living room design was nice but it seemed to contribute to the problem by allowing pests easy access to the space. The lack of cleanliness and comfort made it hard to enjoy our stay. While the host did try to help, we felt the response wasn’t sufficient to resolve the underlying problems. Ultimately we left after one night as we did not feel comfortable staying there.

Desafortunadamente  encontramos este tipo de huéspedes a los que les incomoda todo, la casa estaba totalmente limpia y no había problema alguno más que el que ellos mismos crearon, solo no les agrado el concepto abierto que tiene mi casa y fueron irrespetuosos con el diseño de la casa. cualquier persona en Costa Rica sabe que debido al clima tropical podrían verse algunas hormigas y más aún si dejan comida de los niños en los alrededores. Solo puedo decir que intente ayudar con un problema que no  había y que estas personas son extremadamente incómodas y solo tenian dos horas en mi casa. Si ves en mis comentarios todos son 5 estrellas y mi casa es extremadamente limpia.

Fabulous location if you want to be close to the action but not right on top of it.  It was about a 25-30 minute walk into town each day, but the walk was not strenuous and we felt extremely safe at all times.  There is a great restaurant a couple of blocks away, as well as a grocery store so didn’t have to walk all the way into town for the basics.  We had 3 adult couples on our trip and Mary’s place was the perfect set up with everyone having their own bedroom and bathroom.  Mary was also available for any questions we had and extremely helpful with local recommendations.

House was really good, Mary was helpful and responsive, house is a bit from downtown, Ubers and taxis were easy to get. Would stay here again

Exactly like the pics! Mary’s place was very clean and she was most responsive! We loved the view of the volcano and the a/c in bedrooms worked great! Towels were soft and plush and pool towels were even provided. There is a safe in the house - nice to have. We appreciated that there was a locking gate on property - felt extra safe even though neighborhood was nice. There was an issue with address listing on Airbnb - hopefully that is fixed as we were routed to a completely different area in La Fortuna. We messaged Mary with our issue and she replied right away at 10 pm at night - thank you so much for that! This is a great Airbnb in LaFortuna - we would stay here again if we ever come back!

The house is great, the pool is beautiful and the volcano view is really cool. We assumed, based on previous reviews, that we would be within walking distance to town, which is not the case. We had a car and it was a quick drive, but you do need one. The AC works great and the kitchen has all you need. Mary is very responsive and easy to work with. I’d recommend this home to friends with their own transportation.

Everything was great and exactly as we expected. The beds are more on the firm side but still very comfortable. The pool was such a nice addition, and the view of Arenal volcano was breathtaking. This place is a short walk into the main area but far enough away that it’s very quiet. Would definitely stay here again.

well designed space and felt safe in the neighborhood. host responded in a timely manor

Excellent place to vacation, very clean tofo. Mary was always attentive, we like the house is beautiful, the pool is very clean. 10/10

Excelente lugar para vacacionar, tofo muy limpio. Mary siempre estuvo atenta, nos gusto la casa esta hermosa, la alberca muy limpia. 10/10

Great place to stay with very nice and helpful host! Highly recommend!

Jättefint boende med mycket trevlig och hjälpsam värd! Rekommenderar starkt!

We were 3 groups of people, and each one was extremely comfortable, rooms with its bathroom, impeccable towels, very good finishes throughout the property,  with the heat of the season when the pool was a very refreshing JEWEL coming from the long walks, impeccable cuisine, even the utensils were tidy, the view of the Arenal volcano is amazing at all hours, the garden is beautiful and dense, it is filled with hummingbird in the mornings. Our hostess is so thoughtful that I even care about the height of the garden lawn, a lot of appreciation for this residential from MX,YUC, MID.

Eramos 3 grupos de personas, y cada uno estuvo sumamente cómodo, habitaciones c/u con su baño, toallas impecables, muy buenos acabados en toda la propiedad,  con el calor de la temporada en que fuimos la piscina fue un JOYA  muy refrescante llegando de las largas caminatas, cocina impecable, hasta los utensilios estaban ordenados, la vista al volcán Arenal es increíble a todas horas, el jardín es precioso y denso, se llena de colibrís en las mañanas. Nuestra anfitriona es tan detallista que se preocupo incluso por la altura del césped del jardín, mucho aprecio por esta residencial desde MX,YUC, MID.

The place is exactly as it looks in the pictures. From the house you can see the Arenal volcano, the house is modern and with a very nice decor. The house is very convenient and private. The pool is small but perfect for hanging out. The kitchen is very well equipped. I would stay here again with family or friends.

El lugar es exactamente como se ve en las fotos. Desde la casa se logra ver el volcán Arenal, la casa es moderna y con una decoración muy linda. La casa es muy cómoda y privada. La piscina es pequeña pero perfecta para pasar el rato. La cocina está muy bien equipada. Yo volvería a quedarme acá con familia o amistades.

Beautiful house, magnificent view, very nice and responsive hosts. Perfect

Maison superbe, vue magnifique, hôtes très gentils et réactif. Parfait

Very nice house close to the center of town yet far enough from the crowds and noise. Enjoyed the pool very much and the beds were very confortable.

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