Autentica

Very nice one bedroom duplex cabin nestled in a nature reserve. Walking distance to restaurants and town. Next door is a restaurant with pool where you can swim for a $12.00 day pass. The accommodations were simple , well organized and clean.

Just about every time I come to La fortuna I stay here. The free entrance to the trails is honestly one of the best things. I have experienced some of the best sloth views here. You will NOT leave without seeing a sloth. I’ve seen multiple other animals because the pond across from the cabins attract wildlife. The breakfast is delicious every time. It’s walkable to EVERYTHING! I can’t rave enough about this place. It was the very first place I ever stayed in La fortuna on my first visit to Costa Rica and now I’ve been living in CR for four years now. The room is basic like a hotel room (with a huge shower with hot water) and theirs a shared clean outdoor kitchen to store and cook your food if you want to be frugal.

Amazing place to stay! Great value which includes entrance to the trail and a big breakfast in the morning. Alex makes the best coffee in the world! My stay was perfect.

100% recommended. Quiet space, surrounded by nature, good breakfast, close to downtown Fortuna on foot.

A great little Oasis in the city. It's within easy walking and driving distance of restaurants and has its own restaurant and nature preserve on-site. On that note, be sure to do the day and night tours of the preserve. The guides are great!

If you are a nature lover, birds and are looking for a place to walk to downtown Fortuna, come and stay in this beautiful place! Entrance to the Bogarin Trail and lunch included. Thank you Maria and also to the whole welcoming team!

This is in such a prime location and beautiful trail to get to the actual stay. The host was super responsive and helped us with everything prior to and after check-in. Very kind and thorough. Recommend!!

Loved it 🥰

Right next to the jungle, yet right in the action

beautiful place in the middle of bogarin trail. we had it all there

Lindisimo, looking for lazy on the trail during my stay. No success , but on the last day I was out of the place one saying goodbye is well worth it.

The accomodation was quiet, clean and beautiful! Also the owner and employees were really friendly and always there for any question/help. The outdoor kitchen was really clean and had all the stuff you need! Also the breakfast that was included was delicious and we were happy to be able to get the free entrance to the trail to see Sloths! We can recommend this accommodation 100 %!

We loved staying in the cabins here! Very comfortable & private surrounded by nature. We still felt safe walking into town because the paths were well lit after dark. Our stay included entrance to a nearby nature trail where we seen sloths & birds even without a guide. The local restaurants are walkable and it was a great place to set out for any sort of adventure.

Thank you Maria, a nice quiet place right behind the town of La Fortuna. Location is towards edge of town, but nice and quiet, off the main street. Easily walkable to the town, rolling a suitcase from the front of the entrance to the back is very difficult with the gravel road, breakfast was great, everyone was really kind and helpful. Felt very safe for a solo female traveler.

Highly recommend! Always see sloths, beautiful birds, and other creatures. William was a great guide for the night hike! Saw frogs, snake, sloth…

We love Maria’s cabins! Every time we go to La Fortuna it is our #1 choice. Clean, centralized and great people. The cabins are clean and quaint, right next to the Bogarin Trail and Selva Rústica restaurant! It is the best place to stay! Loved going on the bogarin trail tour with Alex. So informative and great pictures! Love this whole area!

The cabins are super cosy and clean and set in stunning surroundings right on the edge of the rainforest. The aircon was very effective and having a coffee machine in the room was an added bonus. We saw so much wildlife literally on our doorstep. The kitchen was really well equipped and it was lovely to cook and eat with all the lush greenery and the ponds for a view. María responded quickly and was very helpful when we had questions. The included entry to the Bogarin Trail was such a nice thing, we highly recommend going there for a coffee in the morning to sit and watch the birds eating the fruit at the reception. A heads up to others is that if you stay in the cabin you get discounts on tours etc. offered by the Bogarin Trail, we weren't told this until just before we left so hopefully this helps the next person get a good deal! All the staff at the Bogarin were lovely and helpful too.

Nice location and grounds to stay on. Beds comfortable, air conditioning works great and nice hot water and water pressure. Overall a nice place to stay

Very nice surroundings, with free entrance to a trail full of flora and fauna (we saw 3 lazy ones). The service is very kind and quick to respond to our needs. The location is very strategic: it is not in the center of the village, so you enjoy the rest and silence, but at the same time it is only a minute away by car. Maria and Maribel very helpful and attentive.

Very good location and beautiful place. at night there was noise from the animals and insects of the place but we didn't bother, it seemed like we were in the middle of the jungle. they restore it next door very good too.

Very pleasant stay in Maria's place which is ideally located, in a peaceful rooftop environment staying close to town (on foot). Access to the Bogarin Trail is a plus!

Very nice place, clean and with access to the trail

It was amazing! It´s close to the Bogarian trial so you can see a lot of animals! We even saw beautiful sloth on the tree :) definitely recommend you.

The Cabinas Authentica is an excellent way to spend a few days in La Fortuna. Everything is clean and located in the middle of nature. A great place! The associated trail is absolutely worth it - definitely book a guide, then you'll see lots of animals!

Amazing place! We saw a lot of animals including sloths 😊

top level accommodation placement and functional! very nice stay thank you again!

This was an awesome cabin right in the Bogarin nature area. It is also <2 min walk to the coffee shop, gift shop and nature trail heads where you can see amazing birds and sloths. It is also walkable to the restaurants of La Fortuna; so location was perfect for us. The cabin itself is simple but has everything you need. We would stay again!

a very pleasant place and with many places to visit, thank you

Thanks! Beautiful place!

Extremely beautiful place, I loved it! Would highly recommend if you like nature and walking. If you are not fit, it might be too far to walk to the closest restaurant, otherwise it’s 15 minutes or so. Felt comfortable walking in the evening too. Room is nice, spacious and clean. Morning fresh bananas are a bonus :)

Our stay in the cabin was great! The place was absolutely beautiful and we spotted various birds and an agouti while staying in the cabin.

Everything great!

Great cabins! Very nice area and they helped with some personal accommodations.

Fantastic stay in the middle of the nature, with free access to the Bogarin trail every day - nice for a walk and to spot sloths :) The cabin and services match the description on Airbnb, all good.

Very nice tiny houses surrounded by trees, s lake and sooo many birds, wow! Staying outside the house and watching the birds was already a wonderful experience. You can also use Bogarin Trail for free! Watch out your steps - also by night use a light to walk - there could be snakes in the way..

The cabin is llcated in the rain forest amd it was amazing waking up with all sprts of colorful birds by our door. The access to the trail was an absolute plus! We saw tucans, sloths and other beautiful birds! Maria was very friendly and helpful. Loved the stay

It was a nice place for a short stay! Great to be close to the Bogarin trail and also within walking distance to some restaurants. We took advantage of the free access to Bogarin and saw sloths right away!

Good place if you’re looking for something basic just for sleeping and walking distance to town. It’s just 5 minutes walk. It’s very basic, so dont expect much, but has what’s necessary. There were quite a few insects the first night, but nothing that bothered me too much. The free entrance to the Bogarin Trail was a bonus, saw 3 sloths! It’s in a calm place down a gravel road away from the city noise, so you can listen to the animals and sleep well after a long day of activities. Maria was very helpful when I locked myself out of my room and made sure I got in easily. As a solo female traveler be aware that you have to walk a few minutes down a dark road at night. I felt safe enough, but maybe you won’t. Make sure you have a flash light on your phone to look for animals. Another bonus is that there is a nice and cheap tour booking company 2 minutes away, called DaEcoTravel. I’d recommend if you’re looking for a cheap calm place in nature and are not too luxury-minded.

Beautiful room, walking downtown and in addition you can visit the Bogarin Trail for free ( toucan, lazy etc.)

Great location, very cute little cabin just inside a trail. You can see a lot of birds throughout the day. Reception staffs are really friendly and helpful. Walkable distance to the heart of the town, overall great experience!

Our stay in Authentic was amazing, the lazy cabin is very nice and cozy. It has everything you need to rest, all the amenities worked perfectly. It is also in a very quiet area full of nature. It is a real plus that is located next to one of the best trails in the area to observe fauna and flora.

Very close to the sloth’s park, in general it was good!

Great surroundings and good location. Nice and clear communication with María too!

Great stay in nature, but walking distance from restaurants and bar in La Fortuna!

I loved staying here! It was the perfect balance of being in nature but also super close to town. I loved the free sloth trail and saw a sloth everyday. The AC and warm water were also nice. I’d definitely stay here again.

Place is close to downtown, very quiet. It was clean. Maria was super friendly when making us flexible schedule, we really needed it and she was understanding .

Awesome as always. Will keep coming back and stay here.

A great location, adjacent to the Bogarin trail, where you could spot a lot of wildlife. That's how I woke up with a sloth in the front yard! It is a small but nice space, closed off from the bustle of downtown. As a result, you will also have to walk a bit through the dark to get to the cabin. Simple design, with well-functioning air conditioning. Nice contact with the host.

This place is amazing! Free entry into the wildlife park next door, which is one of the biggest attractions in the area. Apart from that, there is wildlife right outside your door - we had a sloth living halfway up a tree in the front yard, for our whole stay (they obviously don’t move far, lol). The cabin is super clean, good aircon and secure.

Basic but excellent accommodation! Rooms were nicer than on the photos. The rain can be loud but we enjoyed the white noise. You could also hear the people next door occasionally but no more than any other hotel/Airbnb we have stopped at! Bed was comfy and shower was strong and hot! The best thing about this place is the free access to the Bogarin trail! We did it twice on our trip and saw sloths, frogs and birds both times! Host was lovely and friendly. Make sure you take a torch as it’s extremely dark at night and you have to walk close to the rainforest to get back to the room!

we really enjoyed staying at Tucan cabin! it was just as described! the location was also great and quiet; restaurants and shops in walking distance. Bogarin trail was very nice, we had a great guided tour (with William) and saw many sloths and other animals...

I loved my stay at these small cabins in the jungle. They were so peaceful and yet close enough to walk to town center (10min). Plus, you can walk the bogarin trail for free next door. AC worked, wifi strong. I'd As other reviewers mention, you can hear everything from coughs to conversation in the neighboring rooms. However, i still think this option is more peaceful than staying in town. One downside was shower isn't really hot, but it was fine. I'd 100% return.

The location is quite close to downtown La Fortuna, surrounded by nature and a quiet atmosphere, to rest.

Awesome stay! So much wildlife around. Feels like a fairytale. The room was cozy! Staff were so amazing and so helpful. Loved everything about this stay.

cute little cabin off the main road, set amongst trees so you don’t hear much other than birdies!! comfy bed, super clean, & very affordable. highly recommend!

Everything was perfect. The location is so amazing, right on the trail. We 100% recommend the place!!!

The Cabin was located right on the Bogarin Trail. You will be surrounded by nature. The cabin itself will literally be a place for you to sleep and has the basic necessities. You will be a 2 mins walk to a supermarket and a 3 mins walk to all the restaurants. The only downside of the cabin is that the walls are paper thin and you will hear everything across the wall from the adjacent unit. The location was absolutely astounding and would go back if we are ever in La Fortuna.

Everything was as described and it was perfect for a short stay in La Fortuna. We really enjoyed the Bogarin Trail which was included with our stay (we got to see 3 sloths and lots of different birds). Simple place but clean and great value.

Maria’s place was really lovely! It is surrounded by wildlife and many birds come to visit, as well as sloths if you’re lucky enough to spot one. It’s very simple but had everything I needed: comfy bed, nice bathroom, and air conditioning. TV with chrome cast was a bonus for when I wanted to unwind in the room. There is a nice bench outside each door in a semi-private patio space which is perfect for birdwatching. The only downside, as others had mentioned, is the loud noise of rain on the roof that often woke me up at night. It was also a little confusing when I arrived as my instructions had “sloth” but the room said “perezoso” (I could have used online to translate but didn’t think about it) but Maria was very responsive on the phone and talked me through entering. It’s right on the edge of town so quiet and peaceful, but a short 5-10 minute walk to anything you need! Would stay here again.

Best place to stay in La Fortuna! Great hosts, great value great location. We highly recommend you stay at Maria’s cabins and visit the Bogarin Trail!

This is the perfect little slice of heaven! Super quaint - two little ponds to walk around and the Bogarin Trail overlaps with the property. As airbnb guest of this place, you can walk the trail on your own anytime (though not recommended at night due to poisonous animals lurking around). Or you can get a guided tour (recommend!) where they point out all the amazing animals living around, including sloths! The place itself was a bit tricky to get to, you have to drive all the way down and then signs point you to the cabins. I got in pretty late and only stayed that one night. In the early morning I took the guided tour and learned about all the animals I was sleeping amongst! It made me think about staying an extra night because of how magical it felt there. The place itself was clean and tidy and comfortable. Just enough to rest up before heading out for the adventures abound.

If you love nature, this is a fantastic place to stay. Being right next to the Bogarin Trail and a pond, you see lots of bird life and even the occasional sloth if you are lucky. Bring earplugs, because you’ll be able to hear noise from the adjacent cabin as well as music from nearby restaurants.

The cabin is located in a quiet place among the greenery. The fact that access to the Bogarain trail is included is definitely an added value. The trail is definitely a ‘must-do’.

Very nice location,on the Bogarin site with walking access to the park. Accommodation as described with all the necessary indications received by email beforehand and key available in the box without time constraints. We recommend it.

Very nice cabins in the middle of nature and yet so close to La Fortuna, so you could reach everything important. We would definitely come again.

A simple cabin right next to the sloth rail; quiet yet close to the center.

We had a great time at María‘s. The location is very private and calm but in walking distance from everything else in town. Also great that you can enjoy the sloth trail for free which we absolutely did :)

Great place for a price you can't beat

For a birdwatcher and nature lover, this is a great location near Bogarin Trail for sloths and many birds....also a few outlooks for Arenal Volcano. It is also a short block from the town's main street with all it has to offer. The cabins seem new so clean, well maintained, great AC and wifi. It was perfect for one, with a reading chair as well as a small work desk and chair; but space for 2 as a place to sleep. Amenities are limited, which keeps it clutter free. Communication was good and clear instructions with photos provided for entry. It can get muddy and a little uneven to walk, so sensible footwear and ensure you have a good flashlight or headlamp for arriving after dark or from late dinner. As it is a duplex to another cabin, there may be some plumbing sound transfer between the rooms, but most of what you hear is nature. there is a small coffee maker and 2 mugs, so bring your own ground coffee and fixings. Very well recommended and I have suggested it to some others already.

A great little place to stay, close to everything in town, but felt more secluded. Comfy bed, great shower, nice sloth trails.

Everything perfect! 😊

Super location directly next to the Sloth Park, which was peaceful and surrounded by nature. The cabin was basic but clean and offered great value for money. Maria sent clear check in instructions ahead of time. If you want to be close to nature by located conveniently to the town, this is the ideal location.