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Casa Colibrí Esmeralda

Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8104 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Colibrí Esmeralda

Family-friendly villa with water park and outdoor pool
Along with a water park, this smoke-free villa has an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The villa has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Arnaldo Araya Moreira

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,122 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 22 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda 506 - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Colibrí Esmeralda have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Casa Colibrí Esmeralda pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Casa Colibrí Esmeralda?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Colibrí Esmeralda?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Colibrí Esmeralda located?

This family-friendly La Fortuna villa is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Puentes Colgantes del Arenal, Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River. The Motmot Jungle and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Casa Colibrí Esmeralda Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Would love to visit again
Great place. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Excellent!
We loved this house! The pool in fantastic. So quiet and peaceful. Loved having the forest in our backyard. Kitchen is large and well equipped. Beds are very comfortable. We saw tucans and many other birds from the pool. Highly recommend! Would stay here again. Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Beautiful Property
This was such a nice stay. The home was great and very well built and stocked with all you need. it was so nice to sit outside, enjoy the pool and the lush surroundings. The care taker came and showed us the local sloth and we had a nice walk around the property. There are 2 other rentals but they are all very well separated. You opulent tell anyone else was around and each back yard:pool area was very private. We lived out time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy c., Wisconsin

beautiful property, great location!
The home is beautiful and just out of town so a car is needed. Very clean and well maintained. We had limited cell coverage so had a hard time accessing our email for the check in code-so suggest to print/write down before you arrive. The groundskeeper was very friendly and showed us 2 sloths! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey M.

Sloths!
Very clean house, about 15 min drive from town. Not easy to find at night the first time. House and pool are great. Wish for more seating inside. Everything was so clean pool included. Quite location. Friendly gentle man showed us sloths on the property. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy C.

Great upscale vacation rental
This two bedroom home was very comfortable. Everything that you need was supplied with the exception of food. The views from the backyard were exquisite. The backyard pool with a negative edge was very inviting and was cleaned every day. A plus...spotted a sloth in a tree right behind the house. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barton L.

Very enjoyable stay with a beautiful view
We stayed in several locations in a recent trip to Costa Rica. This was by far the nicest property we stayed at. Having a river behind the property made for a relaxing background noise. A lychee grove outside of the house was an added treat. An endless supply of towels was appreciated. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook with. There were a few ants around but being in the jungle you want to see wildlife, not just sloths and monkeys. We would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Per J., Sunnyvale, CA

Great house near La Fortuna
Overall fantastic house for a family of 4. Great pool -- spent a number of afternoons by the pool after hiking during the day. Nice and private with excellent view. Good place for spotting birds. Kitchen and bathrooms are very nice. Pretty close to La Fortuna, about a 15 minute drive. Takes about 35 minutes to drive to the Arenal park. Grocery store within 5 minutes drive. AC, laundry and wifi all worked great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

Private and Perfect La Fortuna Property
We just left La Fortuna after spending 4 nights at Casa Calibri Esmeralda. I cannot say enough great things about this property!! It was absolutely stunning. From the time we walked in, we were amazed. There are 3-4 properties here but all individual homes and far enough apart to be private. The infinity pool overlooked total green space. Large trees where we saw a toucan and other birds. Every morning a groundskeeper cleaned the pool (before we even woke up). Kitchen was well equipped. Filtered water and ice was great! The patio table was large and covered so if it rained we could still sit outside. There was a pool bathroom as well. Everything was brand new in the house. The location was great too. Far enough from La Fortuna to feel like you are in the rainforest, but close enough for all the restaurants, sodas, and tours. We even were able to get restaurant recommendations from the host (Trevesia restaurant). Finally, our last morning, the groundskeeper took us to see a sloth in a tree on the property. He was so low in the tree we could almost touch him! Super excited about that!! Amazing end to our time in La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Short version: Clean, safe, comfortable, spacious, beautiful home. Highly recommend.
Arnaldo welcomed us on arrival and made sure we got onto the property and into the house okay, provided list of markets and medical resources nearby, responded promptly to questions, helped us figure out sightseeing, even though we weren’t using a tour, even came to our rescue when we accidentally locked ourselves out at about 9:30 pm! The home: Beautiful. Kitchen has huge table and stocked with everything you could need. Cold, filtered, water from the fridge was the best! Never would have thought to watch for in a listing but will now! Both bedrooms have ensuites with many caring touches. Loved the hummingbirds (colibrís) on the bath towels. The pool: Delicious. Best place to listen to the jungle sounds at night or hang out with the grazing cows in the am. Also loved the shaded spaces to relax beside the pool. The location: Perfect. Short drive to La Fortuna but far enough away to be out of the chaos. Also enjoyed the friendly dogs roaming the property (shoutout to Lulu!) Things to know: occasionally people working on grounds near Pool. We had lots of space and privacy, but if you want completely secluded, this isn’t for you. We loved the chatty dogs and the roosters, but pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Fragrance Allergies: Much better than most! Call ahead and ask Arnaldo to take the scented plug-in (bathroom) as far away as possible, at least 2-3 days before arrival. We loved it here! Would absolutely stay again. Thank you Arnaldo and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paypar T.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Best VRBO we’ve stayed in
Arnaldo did a great job communicating with us before our arrival and even sent detailed check in instructions with videos, however, the electronics were still a bit tricky to figure out but we did do it. Other than that, the place was amazing. They have everything you could think of including a swimsuit spinner to dry your suits faster. The space was perfect for our family of 3. The outdoor living space was like a resort of our own. And from that deck, we saw the 3 toed sloth eat and move branches, we saw iguanas, frogs, & birds of all sorts. The grounds keeper was always excited to point out the sloths to us. There were 2 on the property the week we stayed. We knew the house was a little out of town and it had an amazing view and jungle like feel. It did make meals out a little complicated when doing tours but we just ate at the house on the days as we didn’t want to drive the curvy road at night. And one tour company wanted to charge us an extra $40 to pick us up at the house. We had a rental car so we just met them at their office instead. Overall, we will stay here again if we ever return to La Fortuna. We loved it so much we didn’t want to leave and head to our next town. And when we did arrive at the next place, we really missed Casa Colibri Esmeralda.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

First trip to Costa Rica
This house was a wonderful choice for 3 nights in Arenal. The setting couldn't have been more magical, with a large deck with an infinity pool backing up to a jungle with a stream flowing through. It was so nice to have the private pool, which was incredibly clean. The 2 bedroom house was plenty spacious for 4 adults, one of which uses a wheelchair. Absolutely no issues with accessibility, including with the bathrooms. The kitchen was large and well-equipped and the ceilings were high. There was not a ton of seating inside, but we didn't want to spend time inside anyway. It was more enjoyable to watch for birds and other creatures in the backyard jungle. There is a resident sloth, which was exciting. Our hosts were very nice and attentive. We did have a little issue with the electronic code for the front door on the first day, but it got resolved quickly. The only slight drawback was that it felt a little further from our planned activities than I expected, but I would still stay there if I were to do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Liz H.

Gorgeous home outside of Fortuna
Spectacular home with a pool outside of La Fortuna. Not within walking distance to stores or restaurants which was not ideal. Otherwise the house was gorgeous and the pool was out of this world. Do not try to find the house at night. We tried during the day and the directions from the listing sent us 15 min away from the home. We were able to contact the host and eventually find the property but it wasn’t easy. Otherwise I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Beautiful VRBO near La Fortuna
The home was beautiful & we all loved the pool. The surprise bonus was getting to see the baby sloth on the property.We appreciate the property owner taking the time to find the sloth and walk us over to see him. Our teenage son also loved they had poker (chips and all) and so we played that each night we were there. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda s.

Beautiful, clean, responsive host!
The introductory videos and pamphlet were a huge help. Wonderful recommendation for a local guy who made our trip equally successful. He was even able to communicate with our VRBO host and arranged for a last-minute dinner to be brought to the home. It was delicious homemade Costa Rican food with an accessible swimming pool and we even saw a sloth in the backyard. I would absolutely recommend this location. It was safe and a perfect part of La Fortuna.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Annie C.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful, but had it's challenges
This house is certainly beautiful - however, we had a few relatively significant issues. Upon arrival (at midnight), the key lock did not work and we could not access the rental. A locksmith eventually came during our stay and fixed the lock, but we had to rely on leaving a door/window open for 1.5 days to ensure we had access. A few days later, we woke up to the water turned off without warning. This may be the water companies fault, but we were not notified and had to shift our plans as it was out for 5-6 hours. Arnaldo was very responsive, but overall these challenges really put a damper on our 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Great location; more than expected / Excelente ubicación, mas de lo esperado
This house is incredible! Close to La Fortuna (10-15 minutes). Our host, Arnaldo, pretty much thought of everything from comfort to efficiency. We really appreciated the detailed house manual. It helped us with late night store runs and food options. He was available to help with questions whenever we contacted him. The pictures do not reflect how wonderful this place is! The kitchen was fully equipped—whatever you may need. The pool was a huge hit for everyone. We would definitely stay here again. Esta casa es increíble! Está cerca a La Fortuna (10-15 minutos). Nuestro anfitrión, Arnaldo, más o menos pensó en todo, desde la comodidad hasta la eficiencia. Realmente apreciamos el manual detallado de la casa. Este nos ayudó con los viajes al supermercado en la noche y las opciones de comida. Estaba disponible para ayudar con preguntas cada vez que lo contactábamos. Las fotos no reflejan lo maravilloso que es este lugar! La cocina estaba totalmente equipada, lo que sea que necesite. La piscina fue un gran éxito para todos. Sin duda volveríamos a alojarnos aquí.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023