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Charming, beautiful cabin.

Holiday home in La Fortuna with kitchen

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Exterior
Smart TV
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Nestled in a secluded area surrounded by green forest, The Butterfly House offers a serene retreat. Only a short walk to streams and creeks, this charming cabin is also close enough to downtown La Fortuna for restaurants and nightlife. With activities like rafting, hiking, horseback riding nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, beautiful cabin.

The Butterfly House is a charming, beautiful cabin located in a secluded area surrounded by green forest. Only a short walk to streams and creeks. The cabin is 10 minutes' drive from downtown La Fortuna, where you will find plenty of restaurants and nightlife. This house is a perfect place to rest and relax in between the fun variety of tourist activities (rafting, hiking, horseback riding, hot springs and much more) available in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
La Fortuna, Alajuela Province

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 12 min drive - 2.1 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 12 min drive - 2.4 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 14 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 15 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 15 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬6 min drive
  • Empanadas Argentinas El Buen Gusto Fortuna, La Fortuna De San Carlos
  • ‪Hunters & Gatherers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Rufino - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, beautiful cabin. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming, beautiful cabin.?

As of 21 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, beautiful cabin. on 26 Nov 2025 start from AU$201.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming, beautiful cabin.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming, beautiful cabin.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, beautiful cabin.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, beautiful cabin. located?

Situated in La Fortuna, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Arenal Adventure World, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. La Fortuna Waterfall and Ecoglide Arenal Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Charming, beautiful cabin. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The house was perfect for our stay in La Fortuna and there was a beautiful veiw of the volcano from the back yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Butterfly house

The place is amazing. Great view on Arenal volcano. Neighbors was listening to loud music for 2 of the 3 nights we stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place and location

Nice, clean, location, the only complaint is that the neighbors were loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

The property was very pleasant and clean, with beautiful outdoor space. We loved the location - removed from the hustle and bustle of the town but close enough to get there and to surrounding activities easily. Management was very responsive to any issues or questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charisse E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip

Cute cottage with wonderful view of the volcano
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay! The cabin had everything we needed; it was close to activities and dining. We had a little trouble finding the location because we did not have the Waze App and the Pin from the VRBO website brought us somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was calm, quiet and peaceful. It had ac which made it comfortable to be during warm humid climate. The property was only minutes away from center of La fortuna where shops and restaurants were located. We had minor inconvenience with the bathroom, but host was quick to address. We had a great time at the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Beautiful, clean, everything you can ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommended

Great quiet place. I am so happy we booked. Its clean, relaxing, with fully equipped kitchen. The host was very polite and provided us with the necessary recommendations that helped us navigate the area much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a beautiful property and we had a great stay here. The host was easy to communicate with and the space was clean and adorable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay away from the busy streets in La Fortuna

We loved everything about our stay here. Check in was easy. The house was clean on arrival. Was stocked with everything we may need. Everything worked well including washer and dryer. The best part was the back patio and the view (when the clouds break) along with the sounds of nature. Loved the location. Definitely need a car if staying here but a short 5-10 minute drive and you are in the heart of La Fortuna. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LaFortuna Cabin

It was a great place to experience LaFortuna. It was close enough to enjoy the restaurants and shops downtown without having to deal with traffic and noise. There were plenty of nearby soda's that were also delicious. It was only a short drive to the Waterfall and the hot springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

This is house was surrounded by beautiful greenery, quiet and space to play outside for the kids and had a great kitchen for cooking at home. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing quiet place

The cabin was beautiful! The owner and team were so helpful and responsive and even let us use their laundry facilities. The air conditioning was nice and cool and the whole house was very comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

holly y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortable stay

This little house was all we were expecting. The home was clean and well stocked. The management was very quick with communication. The neighborhood was quiet. The back yard offers a nice view of Arenal volcano.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shing W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good quiet location

A few minutes out town, which was nice. Good a/c, which was needed in the hot, humid climate. Felt like we were locals, not tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A pleasure

This propert was as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay in La Fortuna!

This place was so amazing. It had all of the comforts of home, was nice and quite in a great neighborhood. It was close enough to participate in all of the tourist attractions and far enough away to give us the experience of living in the area. It was a great addition to our "Moving to costa Rica Exploration ".
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anazing

Do not hesitate to book this location if available. It was close to the city and to the volcano but in a suburban area. Just perfect for our family and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great spot if you have a car

We enjoyed our stay, the house was clean and had everything that we needed. It was not a location that you could walk to many places from so we would highly recommend that you have a car if you are going to rent this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volcano view with birds

The cabin was so cozy. It is a easy drive to get to town for groceries or a meal out but also far enough out to be immersed in nature. We had everything we needed and more. I definitely hope to stay here again the next time I am in the area. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elenor F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay. It was a great place to relax, sitting on the porch reading or listening and seeing so many different kinds of birds. After touring during the day it was great to get away from the busyness of the town. The kitchen was well equipped to do some cooking as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

V M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of a kind

Just lovely. Host was helpful - providing lots of ideas for things to do, places to eat. House was a perfect size and in the perfect location. We made breakfast a few mornings - the kitchen was all stocked and easy to use. Everything is so close and easy to access from this home. La Fortuna is magical - we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodations

This place was great. The AC worked well, and it had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, and we all got a good night's sleep.The only complaint I heard is there isn't enough seating in the living area for watching movies. The backyard was big and lots of birds spent time there. We did not see any other animals, but we were only there 3 nights.I would stay there again if I'm ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in a great area

The cabin style home was amazing, I stayed with my 3 kids for almost a week. The home was very equipped in the bathroom and kitchen. I cooked 1-2 times a day and had al the utensils and tools needed for the kitchen. The size of the area was perfect. The views were amazing. It felt like home for us. The kids explored the surrounding of the home. The prize was more than worth it as the home was great. The hosts were also really communicative. I had trouble getting there and they responded to me immediately. They even told me the fruit trees the property has and I could grab from it. I will for sure stay in the same house next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025