Villa Chelis - Downtown La Fortuna

Quaint little house within walking distance of La Fortuna park and restaurant area. Great view of volcán Arenal. Stalked well with towels, bedding, kitchen appliances and gadgets. Shower temp and pressure were great! Cute little pool and patio, just enough for the kids to cool off after outings. We loved being able to stay in a safe neighborhood and walk around the area, felt like a more authentic experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025. This review is a mixed bag, first the good, the location is great, walking distance to everything in La Fortuna, the villa is dated but fully functional. The outdoor pool area is fabulous and we enjoyed it each evening. The owner has upgraded this area very well with nice furniture in the seating area and pool loungers for the pool. Very nice.Now the not so good. The villa is in need of some upgrades and a little attention to detail. Upon arrival we noted an unpleasant smell in the main bathroom. The management company was fabulous in responding quickly and efficiently, coming out to check it within 20 minutes and then ordering a plumber for the next day. Not sure if the problem was found but some air fresheners made it ok. There is AC in the bedrooms but only a fan in the living room kitchen area. The listing mentioned a stove but there are only 2 burners and no oven. There was a toaster oven which is too small to actually bake something and the air fryer was broken and taken away but never replaced. The bbq was a briquette style but pretty rusty so we didnt go there. Some minor attention to detail items include no dishtowels, only 2 small dish clothes, no stopper for the sink to do dishes, firestarter was out of fuel but was quickly replaced.Was thinking of a 3 rating but the incredible assistance from the management company makes it worth one more star. This property has tremendous potential with a little attention to detail.

Host was welcoming and very responsive. Great location, walkable to city center and close to all activities. Would stay here again!

Very estrategic location

We stayed at Villa Chelis as a family of 4. Villa is located in downtown La Fortuna, close to all the attractions, market and shops. It offers fully stocked kitchen, so we enjoyed some freshly cooked meals and could stay in and enjoy a private pool. Weenjoyed ourvstay at Villa Chelis.definitely

We rented Casa Chelis for 6 days in Feb 2025.The house was in a nice neighborhood and walking distance from downtown. There was a small food market about 2 blocks away that had all the essentials needed for breakfast and snacks. We felt very safe in the neighborhood.It had 3 nice bedrooms and a beautiful and clean small swimming pool in the back yard. I can't say enough about the management company, House of Tours.The whole staff was so helpful with booking tours and transportation. Very prompt too.I highly recommend this Casa Chelis.

We had a lovely time in this house. Our kids are teens and so the noisy neighborhood didn’t bother them, they sleep like the dead. The neighborhood was all families, with people walking around. Anytime we had questions about the property, our whatsapp was answered promptly. There were so m

The place was good for 6 of us and we enjoyed the pool.

Great stay but weather certainly not the best. Still found time to use the pool and check out some highlights of the area.

We loved our stay! Staying in an authentic Costa Rican home was soo cool ! We had all of the amenities we needed for our stay. Having a pool was a plus even though we didn’t use it much. We had an awesome view of the volcano! Thank you for the memories !

Fantastic location in downtown La Fortuna. Great for walking to supermarkets, the park, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants in La Fortuna. The pool and patio make for a perfect place to relax after hiking and adventuring around Arenal. Highly recommend!

This property was just as described and lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, the close walk to town, the safety of the area, and the owners we quick and helpful to respond. The pool was a great feature in which the kids took full advantage. The House of Tours quickly and promptly helped us arrange a tour with a great price. Would definately stay again and recommend to others!

This is a fine spot just off the well-worn areas of La Fortuna. It’s a great home base for daily excursions to the area. Exceptionally clean. Had some pretty weird. But that’s just minor complaint. You will be happy here.