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Charming, beautiful cabin.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Alajuela Province
  • Place, Arenal Adventure World
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, El Salto Fortuna River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

La Fortuna

Located in La Fortuna, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs. .This vacation home is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Arenal Volcano National Park and 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Arenal Volcano.
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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
  • ‪Restaurante Don Rufino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬4 min drive

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 elevators

Charming, beautiful cabin. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paige R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The actual house was wonderful, but the neighbors were awful! The kitchen had everything you would need. We enjoyed having coffee on the back bench and waking up with the view of the volcano and the beautiful cows and horses on the property behind the house. It is a short drive to any activity you'd like to explore. La Fortuna is such a cute town. We spent Friday night in town, and they had free painting under the pavilion for kids. We had such a great time at the hot springs, and the La Fortuna Waterfall is a MUST! Magical.The rating is lower because of the neighbors! We had to endure a party two nights in a row of awful karaoke with the speakers at full volume pointed toward the house. This lasted until 2 am. The host of the house did everything he could to try to help, with no luck. So again, I feel awful giving a lower rating because this is not the fault of the owner, but I would want to know this information before booking!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a really nice place. The property is just beautiful and the view from every direction is lovely. The house is well laid out and the hostess is very responsive and friendly. Getting in was a little confusing, but the hostess responded immediately and explained how to use the lock system. On the plus side of the lock system, we felt very safe in the house. I read some of the reviews that spoke of loud neighbors at night, but we did not experience that. There are some other things that make a difference too. For example, in some rentals here, when it storms (as it does almost every day in the afternoon) the sound is deafening. In this house, it didn't bother us at all. It is one of the only houses that has both a washer and dryer. The blinds are much nicer than big, dusty curtains. The location is really good. I would have stayed there forever but the shower is just awful. There is no pressure and it's almost like not having a shower at all. Given the heat and humidity and how much hiking you will want to do, a good shower is especially important.Other than that, it is a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jenifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Charisse E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Michelle C., Kelowna, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Vanessa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

holly y.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Ellie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Denise M., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

The property was very clean! Anything questions we had were answered very quickly through WhatsApp. It was nice to know the owners are very attentive to your needs! It has everything we needed! It is about 10 minutes from town, but once you get used to the drive it gets easier. The road felt safe and no animals or critters came into the house (we were worried that might happen). Highly recommend this cute little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A pleasure

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

10/10 Excellent

V M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Violet P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip in La Fortuna

We had a great stay—property was exactly as shown. An easy 10-15 min drive into town but felt much farther than that in a good way. Great A/C which was critical for us given the heat and humidity.host was very responsive and had great meal suggestions—our favorite was Harmony Restaurant which was very small and family owned…tried to go multiple times but happened to be in town two nights they were closed. No
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, quiet cabin

This cabin has all the appliances needed. The backyard is full of life; the enourmous toad made me jump, before admiring it! A car is essential to get around. The cabin is not within walking distance from town or activities. It’s a 10 minute drive to anything, which guaranteed our desired quietude. One point of improvement: more comfortable seating for four. The couch really accommodates two.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024