House vacation rentals in El Castillo

We loved it! Your home is beautiful. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to return.

Extraordinary place! Super quiet, safe and comfortable, definitely one more reason to go back! Very attentive Jose to messages if he took care of anything or had any questions

A good place for us as a base during our stay at La Fortuna. A short drive to restaurants/supermarkets/shops etc & 20-30mins from all main activities. House looked just liked the photos & we saw toucans, bats & other beautiful birds from the roof terrace. Kitchen very well equipped & air con worked well in the bedrooms. Would recommend.

Very nice house with fantastic garden. You have a chance to see parrots and another birds.All equipment works fine.Housekeeper Rosalija lives in the next house, she is always there to help. Unfortunatelly, the house is just 50 m from main road , and, when trucks are going down the hill, the sound is so strong, that you can not speak to one another when you are outside. Take something to protect you ears in night, the trucks start move before 6AM, and finish after 11PM. Another problem is that the house is far from La Fortuna, it is 20 min to drive. It is self check-in, but the owner had not gave us instructions prior , so we had to write him down again to open the gates.They have strange code lock on the front door, which had closed themselves at 10 PM, when we was outside, so we was forced to broke the door. It appears,that owners knows about this problem, but do nothing to fix it.

We stayed at the Dragonfly for three nights and it was great! Warning to those who plan to sleep in the lofted space, the area is very tight and would be best for kids or short people. Also the AC doesn’t quite reach the lofted space but we still had a comfortable sleep. Overall I’d definitely recommend if you’re visiting La Fortuna!

We absolutely loved our stay here!! It was our favourite Airbnb and the only mistake we made is not booking it longer. It was also the comfiest bed we slept in all week! Norwin went above and beyond to make our honeymoon special!! We loved it. There was so much to do it was an incredible space and we were sad to leave it! We appreciate all the recommendations from Norwin, he was an incredible host! The hot water was also a bonus ! We loved the pool perfect place to cool down and soooo many games ! I would not hesitate to come back just to stay here!! The only rec I would have is earplugs if you’re a light sleeper as the walls are a little thin, although usually a very quiet peaceful neighbourhood!

Mrs. Sandra is totally deserving of her good reviews, a welcoming and helpful lady. He gave us a varied and very tasty breakfast in addition to his good recommendations for restaurants in the area. We felt very comfortable thanks to his good recommendations and excellent customer service. A thousand stars for her and her place.

Lovely villa: relaxing with wonderful views of Arenal. Neighborhood was quiet and nice. Jason’s instructions were specific and spot-on. We did many area adventures and ate in La Fortuna - all wonderful. We also did the Sloth Territory tour after asking Jason for recommendations and enjoyed great sloth viewing and our local guide. Thanks for a terrific stay at Villa Mara.

Amazing stay with an even more amazing host. Jonathan prepared us a delicious dinner for an affordable price which was very convenient after a long day of driving and hiking. Would absolutely stay here again for the view alone.

EXCELLENTE!!! I brought my Son, his wife and 5 and 8 year old. We lived in the pool area after the excursions. The beds were comfortable, TV easy, everything you need to cook in the kitchen. The house was a short 2 block walk to town and good restaurants. It’s at the end of a road so no thru traffic or street noise. FYI- the pizza place down the street has terrible pizza! La Fortuna restaurant was great! Pura Vida. Thank you Rebecca!!!

Wow! We had a great time at Tavi’s home— comfortable furnishings, well stocked kitchen, and a beautiful view amid flowers and with the sweet songs of birds. The owners were so kind to provide information on the area, which was super helpful. We enjoyed so much the delicious food and experience at Casa Italia, we enjoyed it twice. The German restaurant also has a yummy breakfast. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Just the perfect place for the perfect holidays 😊

What a hidden gem!! The attention to detail for guests beat most hotels in my opinion. Everything was modern and squeaky clean. I can’t thank German enough for such kind hospitality. Any recommendations, even a driver, he was a quick to give! I had arranged with German and additional anniversary decoration that made this trip over the top! Forever raving about this place

This was a really unique home in a quiet residential area near the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. While it’s slightly outside the bustle of La Fortuna there are plenty of places to explore nearby. We settled in for a week and enjoyed peaceful mornings in the garden and afternoons sitting by the pool. Exciting wildlife encounters, kind neighbours, unique architecture and stunning landscape views just a short walk down the street made this a very memorable stay. From the moment we booked this listing, Austin and Kacey were incredibly responsive and helpful. They were quick to answer any questions once we arrived.

The location was perfect for our Monteverde adventure. Easily accessed everything we wanted to do from zip-line to a night hike to a 6-mile self-guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. We also drove to Viento Fresco Waterfalls about 50 minutes away and the swim in waterfall #3 was a family favorite for the trip. Lots to do, very peaceful surroundings at the house and easy to get to good food in Santa Elena! Simple and perfectly comfortable accommodations and the host was wonderful and helpful.

This place was AMAZING. My family and I came here to celebrate my mom’s 50th birthday and we had such a great time. Joshua and Raquel are very quick at responding and give great recommendations. The house was beautiful and we got to see monkeys in the yard. Everybody felt right at home and very safe, it was so hard to leave. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thanks again to the best hospitality. ❤️

Our family of 6 had a great 3 night stay at La Fortuna! The house is located just outside of La Fortuna proper, and is about a 30-45 minute walk to "downtown". If you do not have a car, probably best to Uber/taxi to town. The host/concierge, Home Vacations, is local with an office in La Fortuna - they were great and very responsive. They were also helpful if you need to book activities as well as transportation to/from activities, airport, etc. The accommodations were clean and simple - the pool and view were great! A/C and fans in every room kept the house cool. Also, ground coffee was provided (good to know if checking in late!). Note that there is a mini-super (convenience store) 100 meters from home and a grocery is about 1 mile away. All in in all a great stay and value.

The place is great for a relaxed getaway for couples or families. We had amazing time and rested days in the area. House looks like the photos, very clean and nicely decorated. Hosts are very friendly and responsive and help with anything we needed; having them close helps with communication. The house does not have a view to the lake directly, but you can enjoy the amazing gardens and see plenty of birds right in front. When walking a little up the hill, you do get full view of the lake. This side of the lake is a little less busy on restaurants, but there are a still a couple of alternatives if you want to move around. Overall, we were very happy with our holiday and would love to come back.

Karla and her place was a gem and an amazing find outside of La Fortuna. We did not want to stay right in the main town and definitely not at the resorts. This was the perfect blend of local vibes, nature, and amenities. The backyard is beautifully landscaped and very relaxing to come home to after full adventure days. The photos do not capture how gorgeous the scenery is. If Karla's place is available then you should definitely book it - pura vida!

The place is very nice and private, the service was good, the house was perfect !!! The place is really quiet, we had a great time !!!

Everything was great! The place is a bit of a ways from the town (5 min drive) but it felt super private and cozy for a big group. Highly recommend it

Great day with a very attentive host!

We loved visiting Casa Mabri, it's a spectacular place with everything you need to stay, located in a very safe place and close to downtown. Bryan is an excellent host who was always attentive to our questions. I would definitely come back and I recommend it.

The location was safe and gated. There was a hiccup initially as we were provided instructions to access the wrong lockbox and we should have accessed a second lockbox. The house is 2 down from GPS look for solid silver gate. The place was as described and shown in the photos. There was a minor leak from the roof to the outside of the bathroom on the second floor. The a/c in the house was great and there was a unit in each bedroom. We also scheduled massages with the host. The ladies who arrived worked out all our aches from the many hikes we had from our adventures! Highly recommend!! We also did our laundry at the house there was a washer, dryer and detergent. Everything we needed including dishes, silverware, cups, soap, etc. There are some minor street noise from rowdy cars late night. There is a convenient store thats walkable near by. We were 10-20 minutes from all the major attractions. We would stay here if we ever visit La Fortuna again!