Casa Tortuga- NEW POOL! Close to Hot Springs!
Entire home in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
Hosted by Bobbi
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
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20-min drive to Arenal Volcano
This home is near the national park.
Dive right in
This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.
Our beautiful, family-friendly house is on a quiet, paved street near hot spring resorts.
-New pool completed by November 2026. See pictures
-An outdoor dining space, expansive grassy yard, tropical birds, and trees lining the back of the property.
-Two private bedrooms have queen beds; a spiral staircase leads to large, OPEN loft with two twin beds.
-Perfect for families! An en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom with queen bed!!
-Fully equipped kitchen & full-size washer/dryer. Enjoy!
The space
Welcome — and enjoy your stay!
- House guidebook: on the entry table in the living room — answers most questions.
- Reading & games: books under the TV (yoga, travel, bird/nature, paperbacks) and yard games including bocce/lawn bowling.
- TV: smart TV — please sign out/unsubscribe from any streaming apps before leaving.
- Hot water: instant hot water — avoid running showers and washing dishes at the same time to maintain pressure/temperature.
- Safety: spiral staircase and loft may not be suitable for small children — please supervise.
- Tax: Costa Rica now charges a 13% VAT on the base price. We collect it to remit to the government.
Thank you — hope you have a wonderful stay.
Peace,
Bobbi
Guest access
You have the entire house and property for your visit. You are welcome to open the windows and sliders to bring in the fresh air, as well as fans in the loft and living room. Or you may use the A/C in each of the rooms, including A/C in the loft!!
This is an ALL ELECTRIC house, NO propane or natural gas is used. We recommend setting the A/C between 22-25C in the bedrooms, 24-28C or higher in the kitchen.
When you leave for your daily excursions, PLEASE close windows/curtains and lock doors, using the security sticks in the slider tracks for all windows and doors. You may leave the A/C on but turn it up to 30 C or OFF completely since electricity is VERY EXPENSIVE.
Please park your car away from the very front of our house since there is coconut tree that occasionally drops coconuts! Also, do not stand under it. 😁
Thank you!
Other things to note
We now have a pool, thus a “resort fee” is the pool maintenance charge. Please note there is NO DIVING since this is a cocktail pool only 4.5 feet at the deepest. NO GLASS IS PERMITTED IN THE POOL OR SURROUNDING DECK.
We can assist you with any activities you are interested in for the area around La Fortuna as well as all of Costa Rica. We have many places for dining in the area, as well as just down the road in La Fortuna.
Ask Delvis for recommendations. Our neighborhood is an excellent place for a morning jog/walk. Enjoy views of the volcano as well as beautiful pastures and bird-filled trees.
IMPORTANT: We do not have trash service (our gardener or manager pick it up) so please make an effort to separate recyclables and other trash. We have a big container for food waste for our composting at Pure Trek. Please do not place food waste in the trash. Delvis will explain how to handle the trash and food container. I would recommend daily removal. Also PLEASE keep all traces of food cleaned up as small ants are common to the rainforest and will find these crumbs.
Regarding the hot water in the SHOWER: turn the handle to about 3:00 (per the recommended temperature of other guests). We have basic internet service for personal use (streaming, FaceTime, Google Meet) but found it is not ideal for remote working such as Zoom meetings.
If you are a fellow yogi please enjoy the outdoor dining area for a yoga practice and meditation. There are mats in the bedrooms or upstairs, please wipe clean when finished. Namaste
-New pool completed by November 2026. See pictures
-An outdoor dining space, expansive grassy yard, tropical birds, and trees lining the back of the property.
-Two private bedrooms have queen beds; a spiral staircase leads to large, OPEN loft with two twin beds.
-Perfect for families! An en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom with queen bed!!
-Fully equipped kitchen & full-size washer/dryer. Enjoy!
The space
Welcome — and enjoy your stay!
- House guidebook: on the entry table in the living room — answers most questions.
- Reading & games: books under the TV (yoga, travel, bird/nature, paperbacks) and yard games including bocce/lawn bowling.
- TV: smart TV — please sign out/unsubscribe from any streaming apps before leaving.
- Hot water: instant hot water — avoid running showers and washing dishes at the same time to maintain pressure/temperature.
- Safety: spiral staircase and loft may not be suitable for small children — please supervise.
- Tax: Costa Rica now charges a 13% VAT on the base price. We collect it to remit to the government.
Thank you — hope you have a wonderful stay.
Peace,
Bobbi
Guest access
You have the entire house and property for your visit. You are welcome to open the windows and sliders to bring in the fresh air, as well as fans in the loft and living room. Or you may use the A/C in each of the rooms, including A/C in the loft!!
This is an ALL ELECTRIC house, NO propane or natural gas is used. We recommend setting the A/C between 22-25C in the bedrooms, 24-28C or higher in the kitchen.
When you leave for your daily excursions, PLEASE close windows/curtains and lock doors, using the security sticks in the slider tracks for all windows and doors. You may leave the A/C on but turn it up to 30 C or OFF completely since electricity is VERY EXPENSIVE.
Please park your car away from the very front of our house since there is coconut tree that occasionally drops coconuts! Also, do not stand under it. 😁
Thank you!
Other things to note
We now have a pool, thus a “resort fee” is the pool maintenance charge. Please note there is NO DIVING since this is a cocktail pool only 4.5 feet at the deepest. NO GLASS IS PERMITTED IN THE POOL OR SURROUNDING DECK.
We can assist you with any activities you are interested in for the area around La Fortuna as well as all of Costa Rica. We have many places for dining in the area, as well as just down the road in La Fortuna.
Ask Delvis for recommendations. Our neighborhood is an excellent place for a morning jog/walk. Enjoy views of the volcano as well as beautiful pastures and bird-filled trees.
IMPORTANT: We do not have trash service (our gardener or manager pick it up) so please make an effort to separate recyclables and other trash. We have a big container for food waste for our composting at Pure Trek. Please do not place food waste in the trash. Delvis will explain how to handle the trash and food container. I would recommend daily removal. Also PLEASE keep all traces of food cleaned up as small ants are common to the rainforest and will find these crumbs.
Regarding the hot water in the SHOWER: turn the handle to about 3:00 (per the recommended temperature of other guests). We have basic internet service for personal use (streaming, FaceTime, Google Meet) but found it is not ideal for remote working such as Zoom meetings.
If you are a fellow yogi please enjoy the outdoor dining area for a yoga practice and meditation. There are mats in the bedrooms or upstairs, please wipe clean when finished. Namaste
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Private outdoor pool - available all year, open 24 hours
36 inch HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, DVD player
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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 228 reviews.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
La Fortuna
Active volcano views rise above this small Costa Rican city, where hot springs and casado keep the mood outdoorsy and relaxed.
From the host
The La Palma neighborhood consists of only a handful of private homes. We are related to the owner of Pure Trek Canyoning two doors down. They offer not only the most amazing adventure tour, but concierge service and my property management. This small community is also home to one of the most prestigious boutique spa resorts in Central/South America, Nayara Spa and Hotel, as recognized by Travel and Leisure magazine. There are also other luxurious hotels in our tract: Volcano Lodge, Manoa, and Arenal Springs Resort. And, a short drive will take you to The Springs Spa and Resort (as seen on The Bachelor!).
Restaurants in La Fortuna (a 10-minute drive) offer the most choices for food: Anchio and Lava Lounge are favorites!
La Fortuna offers so many adventure and leisure activities such as canyoning, hiking, kayaking, rafting, fishing, thermal-heated hot springs/spas, and farm to table cooking classes!
It is also the perfect location for other explorations: 3 hours to San Jose and 3 hours to the Pacific-side beaches. Let us know how we can help you enjoy all of Costa Rica!
Restaurants in La Fortuna (a 10-minute drive) offer the most choices for food: Anchio and Lava Lounge are favorites!
La Fortuna offers so many adventure and leisure activities such as canyoning, hiking, kayaking, rafting, fishing, thermal-heated hot springs/spas, and farm to table cooking classes!
It is also the perfect location for other explorations: 3 hours to San Jose and 3 hours to the Pacific-side beaches. Let us know how we can help you enjoy all of Costa Rica!
Meet your host
Born in the 60s
My work: Retired teacher;yogi
I live and worked in a beautiful mountain community. I am a retired elementary school teacher, as well as a part-time yoga instructor. I love to travel, but keep a vacation home in Costa Rica.
Why do I have a vacation home in Costa Rica? Simple, their daily phrase in all social interactions: Pura Vida! (Pure life) and that is exactly what life is like in this beautiful place called Costa Rica.
Bobbi is a Superhost
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