Best location, nature and art
About this house rental
Located in La Fortuna, this charming house for R 3,490 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Our HOME is a beautiful piece of art, designed and owned by Julian Tiglat, only the best materials were used on the construction. Relaxing surroundings invites you to sit and enjoy of a Costa Rica countryside house located close and far from La Fortuna downtown (Just ½ mile – 15 minute walk) in friendly and secure neighborhood. The majestic house is a lilting combination of straight and curved lines soaring to a high ceiling; the gallery and living area are very large and create a cool open space, while the bedrooms are intimate and cozy. The patio off the family room opens to a very large, private park with birds nesting in the palms where a brook feeds a lovely pond; there is INDOOR POOL in the house and a garage with a work bench and enough room for three cars. You imagine you are far from civilization in your private paradise with the natural sounds of birds and swaying palms but in reality you are just a kilometer from LA FORTUNA, a charming little town of excellent restaurants, markets, souvenirs and tour agencies at the foot of the active ARENAL VOLCANO. In the other direction, just a ten minute walk, is a large natural swimming pool in the Fortuna river surrounded by jungle, where the locals cool off in the middle of the day; the people of Costa Rica are very friendly, pleasant and happy, who greet strangers with a salutation of HOLA and PURA VIDA. We will make sure that your experience in Arenal be unique and memorable, we have all kinds of information about activities, must visit places and recommendations to travel around La Fortuna and all over Costa Rica. Please feel free to ask me anything and we will give you an answer as soon as possible.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of La Fortuna
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(90 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful home, very safe and our host was very available and super helpful!
5.0
This beautiful setting was perfect for our family's stay in La Fortuna. Julian was very communicative and everything was exactly as advertised. It is great to be able to walk into town so easily for restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
5.0
Perfect house for our family of 5. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, good water heat and pressure, smart tv, and a great location. Nice benches on the porch to sit outside with a coffee. We could walk to downtown La Fortuna and to El Salto rope swing. Clear view of Arenal volcano at the end of the street too. Julian was an attentive and friendly host. Very clean with a gated yard though we felt safe everywhere we went in Costa Rica.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Julian's. The home is super spacious, clean, reasonably quiet (set back from the main street), and very unique. Within walking distance to the El Salto rope swing (a big hit with our daughter), also a very doable walk into town. The only notable downside might be the lack of laundry but it wasn't an issue for us. Julian was great to chat with, very helpful with tips to improve our stay. There are two dogs on the property, very friendly. Recommended!
4.0
Julian’s property is in a great location, and the house was very clean! Guests should be aware that one bedroom utilizes a curtain instead of a door. The kitchen is clean, small and intended for light cooking. It rained while we were in La Fortuna. The humidity made it difficult for towels and clothing to dry. Julian kindly washed and dried our bath towels upon request. Guests should be comfortable with dogs since Julian’s two dogs are present on the property.
We greatly appreciated his recommendation for hot springs and a company with whom to buy excursion tickets!
It is a clean, unique house in a great location! Guests must be comfortable with dogs, sharing bathrooms, and some noise that travels between the rooms within the house. The positive reviews of other guests are accurate in their descriptions and Julian is very helpful.
4.0
An artistic gem, the owner's personal touches are prevalent throughout the house. Very clean and well-maintained. The only exception was the air conditioning - it did not work while we were there. I specifically looked for a house that offered A/C, so it was a very hot few days. Other than that, I recommend this lovely place.
5.0
Clean and quiet. Easy access to town. Owner was very nice and very responsive to any needs or questions.
5.0
We had a lovely stay here, enjoyed the beautiful grounds and wildlife, fell in love with the dogs (especially Cuyo). Julian was very responsive and helpful whenever we needed anything. The restaurant around the corner was fabulous, we ate there almost every night!
1.0
Before the visit, the owner asked us to purchase underwear for him, for which he would reimburse us. Weird, but we ignored it. Upon greeting us, he informed us that the house had been broken into with the last guests (he had over a week to let us know this ahead of time) and suggested we go to dinner in groups. He spent a lot of time showing the safe. The owner has three dogs which have free run of the property. Not a big deal for us as we are dog lovers. Until one of the dogs bit my daughter's hand. During the tour, we spoke with the owner about the dogs and he never said anything negative about any of their personalities. We called VRBO at this point to list our concerns and our discomfort in staying, and they suggested we speak to the owner. My husband tried to speak the owner and we were told he was sleeping. We all felt too uncomfortable staying and secured a different location for our stay. We packed up, returned the key and after explaining what happened, we were told their dogs would never bite. My husband pointed to the dog that did it, and she said "Well that one is old so maybe." They never warned about that dog. His wife threatened to leave us a bad review. We initially agreed to no negative review, until we learned that Julian told VRBO that he offered us a taxi and the nearest pharmacy, none of which ever happened. He is refusing to refund us, we were there less 3 hours. Proceed with caution.
5.0
This house was walking distance to town and very close to the Salto rope swing. Several restaurants nearby. Was perfect for our family of 4.
5.0
We had a wonderful four night stay in Julian's house. We really enjoyed the eclectic nature of the home, the art and especially the back porch and the wonderful garden. The home was extremely clean, all the beds were comfortable and the air conditioning worked well to keep us all cool during our sleep. The location is central to everything in the area and Julian was an attentive and helpful host. If we ever return to La Fortuna to enjoy the activities this area has to offer, we would certainly stay in this home again with no hesitation. Highly recommended.
5.0
Julian’s home is in a perfect location and is perfectly appointed for your stay! There were 5 of us, and we were very comfortable and had plenty of room to enjoy! The yard and patio are a great place to enjoy coffee in the morning!
5.0
Our stay was wonderful! We had a group of 9 people with kids ages 4-13. The house is extremely clean and beautifully designed. We had plenty of space and the grounds were gorgeous. We could see the volcano from the front yard and hear howler monkeys in the morning from the backyard. The covered pool was a hit with the kids during rainy afternoons or in the evening (sun sets ~6pm in Costa Rica). Julien and his wife were excellent hosts with great local recommendations for restaurants, activities and grocery stores. Julien was readily available when we had any questions or issues. Would absolutely stay here again. Thank you Julien!!
5.0
Overall good experience . Beautiful location
5.0
Spacious, beautiful, well located as it is walking distance to many activities in La Fortuna as well as good restaurants. Our host was nice, welcoming. Very positive overall, we had a great time.
5.0
What a jewel of a place. It was absolutely beautiful inside and out. Beds were so comfortable! The house is in a great location next to many activities for the whole family. The owner is a wonderful man. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
5.0
Beautiful property, lots of birds and far enough away from town to be quiet but close enough to walk in for groceries, dinner and activities.
5.0
Julian was a wonderful host, easy to communicate with but also we had privacy. The yard is lush and beautiful to sit and look at. About a 10-15 walk to town for everything you need… I liked that we were just outside of town getting more of the Costa Rican style home than a hotel. El Salto rope swing a short walk and Tiquicia restaurant around the corner- delicious! Garcia Julian!
4.0
Very clean ,spaceious ho u se with beutiful garden
5.0
The house was beautiful and clean, and the location was excellent. It was close to town, but you couldn’t hear any traffic from the street. The back of the house was very serene and the yard was beautiful to look at. Communication with the host was great.
5.0
I’m already missing my morning coffee on the back porch. It is a serene spot. The house is artfully designed and our host’s artwork adds to the unique quality of the space. Communication was easy.
5.0
We had a wonderful time in La Fortuna and the property was great! Beautiful gardens, art, and accommodations. Thanks for the hospitality Julian!
5.0
It was a perfect place to stay. Very clean, close by everything. Julian was lovely and very helpful. He put us in touch with a great tour company and we were able to see everything we wanted. The beds were comfortable and yard absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed sitting in the deck just enjoying the wildlife.
5.0
We loved our stay at Julian's property. He was a fantastic attentive host. Property had wonderful gardens, location was a bit of a walk from town, but not too bad for our small children. The beds were very comfortable.
4.0
Nice clean spacious and secure house. Very close to everything. The pool however was indoors and cold and we had to buy toilet paper. Other than that it was a very nice stay.
5.0
Julian’s house was great. Beds were all comfortable and bathrooms were very new and modern. As stated in other reviews walls for bedrooms don’t touch ceiling which reduces privacy. Tons of space and sitting rooms on back patio was lovely although could use some more comfy chairs. Perfect location, restaurant close to house is fantastic, you can walk to Arenal Mundro for great zip lining and El Salto swimming hole. Don’t bother with tour companies just book yourself.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in Julian’s Art House in La Fortuna. The house is HUGE and very unique. The grounds are large and beautiful with a stream and natural plants and trees. My kids loved having the owner’s dog visit us multiple times daily and hang out with us on the side porch. The bathrooms are nice and all the bedrooms are spacious. The mattresses are great and everything was very clean. The kitchen has all you would need (toaster oven versus a traditional oven). We never turned on the TV but the WiFi was great. The pool is basically indoors and was cold. However, so was the pool at our place in Manuel Antonio and also San Jose so I think pool temps are just different standards in the states versus Costa Rica. It’s a beautiful pool! The location of the home is fabulous. On a nice quiet side street but walking distance (no sidewalk or path really) to town and El Salto. Also a super quick drive. The lock for the gate is a bit hard to manage and could be easier but we got the hang of it after awhile. We had a wonderful stay and Julian is a great host! We’d definitely recommend this place and stay again ourselves!
5.0
Julian is amazing! The house is perfection and located close to everything!
5.0
Julian was very helpful Recommending adventures and places to eat.
5.0
Great property for a family stay, good location
5.0
Not easiest for our driver to find, but the house was really nice. Julian was great and walked around the property and and showed us some of his personal touches. As an artist, he had some really cool features to the house. I'm sure Julian would have been a great person to spend an afternoon with and just listen to stories! House was great for the 6 of us and located close enough to everything we wanted to do that we could walk to most, or short ride to others.
Thanks again Julian for sharing!
5.0
Perfect location on beautiful property
Our family had a wonderful stay here. We loved the spacious house and beautiful grounds. The location is perfect - so close to town yet quiet and away from the busyness. Julian, our host, was very helpful and responded quickly to messages. If you're visiting La Fortuna, this place is a gem!
5.0
What an experience!
The photos of the house don’t do it justice. The location was central to town and activities.. the pool was refreshing after some hot days and relaxing to watch the storms roll in and out!
5.0
Great location and property
Beautiful and clean house, walking distance to La Fortuna! Julian was a great host!
5.0
Even better than it looks
This was a great place. It was more intimate and comfortable than the pictures make it appear. There is a nice open kitchen/living room/dining area that was nice to hang out in. The dining table and four rooms were perfect for our group of 5 adults and a teen. Julian the owner lives right next door and was a huge help for anything we needed.
The pool was nice but a bit cold. We were there during the rainy season and when it rained it was hard to talk or hear anything in the house because of the metal/slate roof. A short walk or even shorter taxi ride into La Fortuna.
I highly recommend this place.
5.0
Beautiful property.
This property was within a very close distance to multiple activities. The la fortuna waterfall entrance was less than 1/2 of mile away. We sadly didn’t get to stay as long as planned due to our flights being changed, but I would go back. There is a decent sized pull with a small/shallow kid pool inside a covered area. The pool was a little chilly so I didn’t partake, but the kids still loved it. Julian had a lot of information for the area. He also has neat jewelry for sale that he makes on site.
5.0
Lovely home, beautiful property, accommodating host!
We absolutely loved staying here. The home is spacious and the grounds are beautiful. The hosts are on site but tucked away behind the house and never came over unannounced. Julian was very helpful and accommodating. The walk to town is a little bit of a hike, especially in the rain, but Julian brought us an umbrella! We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Loved this location and proximity to town and a great restaurant option too. EVerything very clean and owner was very kind and helpful. Very slippery floors when in and out of pool so be careful. And no dryer available as advertised but overall a wonderful experience! Would definitely recommend to friends!
5.0
We really enjoyed our visit to La Fortuna. This home was amazing and very unique. It was really clean, conveniently located to everything and had great internet access. The beds were very comfortable and plenty of really hot water. Julien was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed many of his recommendations and tips. Don’t hesitate to rent this place!! PURA. VIDA!
5.0
This place was perfect for our stay in La Fortuna. It’s close enough to the town to walk to restaurants and grocery stores but far enough that it’s very quiet with a lot of space. The house and the backyard were both beautiful. Julian was great to work with. Very helpful and communicative. We arrived very late and he still stayed up to greet us!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in La Fortuna?
The average price for a rental in La Fortuna is R 1,175 per night. This rental is R 2,315 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best location, nature and art. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Best location, nature and art. Enjoy the water!
Is Best location, nature and art pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Best location, nature and art?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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