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Cabaña Los Tucanes - Paradise for Couples!
La Fortuna, Costa Rica, Alajuela Province

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia V., Simi Valley, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
Love the property. All kinds of birds. There was a running creek and a pond which allowed us to be serenaded by frogs at night. Everything was well kept up. Neighborhood felt safe at night. Found a little café in La Fortuna that specialized in chocolate, Absolutely delicious there.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unexpected Experiences During 5 Day Stay
Pros: Lovely creek runs along back of property bordering on jungle, with gravel pathways around perimeter of property. When pathways are accessed in the dark use a flashlight, due to debris and quite dark at night. A large stand of bamboo provides cooling shade but drops lots of foliage. We saw a couple of frogs at night. We enjoyed good WIFI connection. Dining table and chairs are indoors as well as king size bed. The bed is very soft, yet comfortable. Safe is large enough for laptop computer. Kitchen has many appliances, utensils, and dishes. Cons: Gated driveway does not lock. Saturday afternoon awaken from nap by woman looking for dentist. Sunday morning found 2 workers on property unannounced. We were not informed. Sent email for instructions on cooktop, received response over 24 hours later and apology about woman. The property has security cameras, but we did not feel very secure. Sofa, chairs are on screened porch, but the temperature was 35c/95F on most days too hot to enjoy. We sat on the porch early morning, 0600 otherwise morning sun shone in. No hot water in the kitchen, but microwave is close and was able to heat water in the microwave. Thankfully the home is air conditioned but is not very cool in the daytime. The air conditioner cools ok at night. This is our first trip this time of year, we usually travel to this area in the Fall. Maybe it is cooler in the Fall. We removed sheets from bed, took trash to road, set the alarm, wash dishes and put them away, tur
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, Private Hideway Bungalow near La Fortuna
Beautiful, Private, Secluded, well maintained spacious grounds filled with all the sights remarkable sounds of this wilderness area, minutes from fabulous La Fortuna Town Center. We delighted in the sounds especially around sunset, as the place came alive with nature, but no mosquitos! Just about 3km from town we found our place delightful in every way. The remarkable team at Home Vacations and House of Tours went above and beyond to make our stay special and memorable. Our stay was great, our tours delightful, educational and exhilarating. All that we wanted and more. Highly recommended! Thank you! Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Travis P., Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, quiet and enchanting but stove top needs to be replaced.
Our kids loved staying in this cabin! The property is absolutely amazing, with a pond, a creek and a giant bamboo bush, etc. lots to explore. Our favorite thing was listening to the sounds of the rain forest around you at sunset. It is really an enchanting and beautiful property. The cabin is represented well by the pictures, small but functional and comfortable. It's a really well built cabin. The AC worked, the water system is good, the lockbox was a nice security feature. The King bed was a little soft for our liking (perhaps an individual preference) and veranda chairs were not super comfortable to sit in for any extended length of time. The main negative on this place however is the inversion range. It sort of works, but not like it should. It took us nearly 2hrs to cook pasta on it the first night as it doesn't keep constant heat and the control pannel locks up. We were tired and hungry from the day and would rather have spent the evening doing something more than fiddling with a stove and waiting for water to boil. If not for this I would have rated the place 5 stars. It is about 10-15min from Lafortuna, so a car is esential for this stay. Overal, if you are not planning to cook much, this is a great value, but beware of the stove top.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna L.

Private villa on gorgeous property
We enjoyed our stay at this adorable villa. We loved the privacy and being just outside of town. The grounds are beautiful- I loved walking around in the evenings and mornings to listen to the birds and other critters.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demeseh C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience!
I recommend this place. Everything was easy and as advertised. We enjoyed our stay. The AC can take a while to cool stuff down when it’s hotter inside than outside. We adjusted and slept well. The shower water pressure is less than fire hydrant. We showered and are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very cool spot!
We loved the little cabin in the jungle, especially the screened in porch. The convection stove top was a bit difficult to master, and the mattress could use an upgrade, but it was a great value. Lots of privacy! Also, kudos to Allen and the folks at House of Travel for giving us lots of great advice and showing us around!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Washington, D.C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent quite and peaceful house and property
Stayed 3 nights - easy check in and check out. This place is lovely - it's a roomy little "cabin" with excellent grounds for a walk and fairly off the beaten path. Well equipped, good a/c and wifi -- very clean. You can't go wrong at this place. Screened porch is a plus and cute loft for 2nd BR. Its abut a 12 minute drive to La Fortuna, which was fine for us - easy to drive in, park and meet gruides. having a car is close to necessary. Go ahead - book it - you won;t be sorry.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica L., Brookfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property!
We absolutely loved this property. The grounds are so beautiful, and included stone walking paths, a bamboo grove, flowering shrubs, and a bubbling stream in the back. The best part, though, was the number of birds that would gather on the property. Every day we saw toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, and other exotic birds. The house itself was very clean and not an insect inside (something I worried about in Costa Rica). I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet stay with natural beauty
My family and I throughly enjoyed our stay here. Our daughter loved the loft bed and the basket on a pulley was a great way to send things up or down as needed. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy the natural setting with lush plants and wildlife, a pond and stream running along the property. The enclosed porch was perfect for watching birds and relaxing outside. We enjoyed exploring outside both during the day and at night for our own little night walk. Not far from La Fortuna, we were able to visit Baldi hot springs, Rio Salto and drive up to Volcano Arenal to hike. We walked to the local produce market and enjoyed the quietness of the area versus being in busy La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet tranquil location
This place had everything you needed and was close enough to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This cabin was adorable and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So beautiful
We had the best time! The property was beautiful, clean, and calm. The hosts were great and let us extend our stay 2 nights. we can’t wait to book again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
It’s a beautiful property! Loved the screened in porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Portland, OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & Cozy
This is a cute little cabin with beautiful views from all windows. We were grateful that there was AC because we arrived and it was so humid. The stove is an issue. I'd recommend not planning to cook there unless they've replaced it. We had to unplug it because it wouldn't turn off—other than that the beds are comfortable and the screened-in porch was great. We were concerned about bugs but didn't have any in the place. We had already booked this when we decided not to rent a car and it's possible to get Uber pickups or walk 7 minutes to the main road and catch a bus into town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 25, 2024
The stove works normally, most of the time it blocks so just pressing the unlock button you turn it on/off. Is on the arrival instructions.

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Cute cabin. Felt very secluded but close to town. We had a car. Beautiful property. Small item was the hot plate display doesn’t work well and so had to do a lot of button pushing to figure out how to make it work. We saw two toucans as well! Excellent and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cabin out of town
Adorable and functional cabin on secluded property. No amenities in the immediate area, but not far to La Fortuna. Most excursions will not do direct pickup here. Property itself was comfortable and complete with everything we needed. We appreciated responsiveness and communication with the property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bala B.

Liked: Cleanliness
one of the Best VRBO we have stayed at!
THE GOOD: The property grounds - simply beautiful! The garden, the creek, the pond - were beautiful! The Cabin is easily accessible with car and is a 12 minute ride to La Fortuna via well paved roads. The cabin is good for 4 - the 15 and 19 yo slept in the loft accessible by a ladder which they enjoyed. There is a cute basket on a pulley to bring clothing and stuff up and down. The bathroom is fine and the kitchen was well equipped. The stove is a bit finicky and takes a long time to heat. WE have an electric stove at home and have used an induction stove in the past and still we struggled. That is the only thing that could be improved. We left our winter jackets and the property manager Alonso was incredibly helpful in sending it to our hotel in San Jose on the day before we flew back home. Overall, I would stay again in this unique cabin on my next visit to La Fortuna.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquilidad
Primera vez en Costa rica y me encanto esta propiedad en medio de la selva. Todo fue muy bien. Desde la entrada hasta la salida. Lo único que se nos complicó fue la estufa eléctrica. Los números ya no se ven y no podíamos saber en qué número estaba. Fuera d ello todo estuvo excelente. Volveremos a Costa rica
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay for Couples
This is a great property for people that want to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, but not be too far away from civilization. The cabin is very cozy and the land has lots of beautiful trees and plants and a nice creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susmita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic retreat in the middle of paradise
I wish I could stay here forever.. it was like a small slice of heaven amidst the tropical forest. The cabin is so quaint and romantic. The management is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2023
Pura vida, thanks for your review!

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private cottage on beautiful property
We spent 3 nights at Cabana Los Tucanes in August. It is located about 10 minutes from LaFortuna in a rural neighborhood. It is very private and the grounds are just beautiful. The bed is comfy and the screened porch is really a nice place to spend some time. The air conditioning is a necessity and most appreciated! We had a few issues that were unavoidable and the manager was extremely quick to respond and correct them. It was a memorable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Allan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
do not be deceive
I paid for a property with a pool as advertised, NO POOL, the people I walked in with expected a pool, NO POOL, my dad saw several roaches, very little water flow, you can barely shower. . The stove is a joke, seriously save some money and buy a proper stove, that weird thing doesn't work. I was supposed to check in at 3pm. m., I was not given entry until almost five in the afternoon. The gay couple in charge of communication and logistics has very bad customer service. The property is quite beautiful, surrounded by nature, perfect beds and nice decoration. There is a small stream next to the property and a pond where you can see all kinds of frogs. I'm sure I can get a refund for false advertising. I will try to contact the owner directly and tell him what is going on. I and all vacation property owners will be pleased with a feedback like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2023
Very unfortunate comment, Check in information is available 24 hours before Check in time, we do not have a pool on site and we do not advertised the cabin with a pool so not sure if you saw the correct information. We get excellent comments about the property and our service, when you expect something that is not advertised and try to get a refund where it is not possible just start trying to get something back with a bad review.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle retreat
The cabin is tucked away on a serene and beautiful plot of land. After busy days exploring the area it was nice to come back to this quiet retreat. Our daughters loved the loft and we all enjoyed the walking paths around the property. Thanks for the stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden oasis
The cabin is beautiful and very clean. Check in was easy. The property is beautiful. You feel like your totally alone in the jungle yet you are minutes away from the city. From the stree you have a perfect view of Arenal. This was one of our most favorite places to stay. Directions to the cabin were totally accurate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robby G., California, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is amazing!!
It was the most relaxing place I’ve ever been I think. The cabin itself stayed very cool. The views were amazing and there was always something to explore and see on the property. I would stay longer if it wasn’t already booked. If we come back to the area, I would be booking again. Perfect for a couple. We didn’t use the loft upstairs but I can imagine that it would be ideal for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty quiet little place. A/c was great and vie of wild life was assume
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C., Centennial

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, beautiful and serene
This amazing place located just outside of town was absolutely beautiful, peaceful, very spacious and private! Very clean with excellent housekeeping and maintenance. Our son really enjoyed the loft and we appreciated beautiful land around the property!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a secluded, jungle garden paradise. We were here with our 2 young girls and had a wonderful time. The induction stove was the only thing wrong with this place and that’s being picky. We would come again any time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Te amo 🌺
I could not have asked for a better experience with accommodations in La Fortuna. Our stay and time in La Fortuna left life long memories imprinted on our hearts. Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely space with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary R., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
The property was great. The house has beautiful plants around and it was very private. Great place to stay for a couple and up to two more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Wonderfull cabin style house in the most beautiful garden and with easy access (by car) to all the main attractions in the area. Host was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed staying here!
We enjoyed staying here it was nice and cozy and well kept. The location was good as well! It's a bit outside of La fortuna but close enough to be convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arianne O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quaint
Check in process was simple, property was easy to find. Very private, beautiful grounds. The walking paths are awesome to explore the property. The ‘swimming hole’ listed is surely not swimmable, there is much wildlife in those waters and it appears shallow. This was a fun spot to watch lots of different wildlife, birds, frogs, large coy fish. Pool next door was a bonus, however, being told by the hotel manager we could only swim on the day we arrived was off putting. We reached out to the property manager and this matter was taken care of swiftly and we had access to the pool for our stay. The home has everything you need except washcloths. You also need to reuse your towels again and again or pay for your own laundry service. The basket pulley system was a huge hit with our 7 year old. She loved the loft area as well. King bed was comfortable! The blinds/shades do not open or close well and there are windows galore, however, as stated above it’s very private at this property. We loved sitting in the screened porch enjoying our morning coffee together. Overall this was a wonderful, private, safe lot with tons of wildlife around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Tropical Paradise
This is our second time staying here. It is on a large property with a small river running through it. Birds are plentiful including Toucans. It is far enough out of LaFortuna to get away from the chaos but close enough to go enjoy the chaos. All in all this is a great little property.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage among the birds
Nice. Very comfortable. Kitchen has all the utensils normally needed. Bed was very comfortable. Enjoyed watching many species of birds from the “mostly “ screened porch. Grocery store and fruit/vegetable market very close by and very friendly people. Management were outstanding in their helpfulness and patience. Short distance from Fortuna where there are many options for activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Adventure
Great place for our family to stay for 6 days on our adventures through Costa Rica. Not to far from La Fortuna and it was a very relaxing place with an amazing yard and nd the cabin had everything we needed. We even saw toucans the first day we were walking around the backyard. The only advice i have is to be careful with little kiddos in the upstairs loft when getting up and down the ladder. We did it with or 5 and 11 year old and they were just fine but it can be a chore for the little ones. All in all we really loved this place. Oh and we were able to use the pool next door at the hotel which was really nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Indescribably beautiful setting
This spot was magical! We loved the flowers, birds, and lush greenery of this cabana. We appreciated getting away from crowds of tourists to this quiet oasis. Our only regret was not staying longer. The cabin is furnished simply and comfortably. (In fact, a new mattress was delivered after our first night and we slept well.) We were able to make some simple meals with the stovetop and toaster oven, so the kitchen served our needs well. The loft situation worked well for our teen. Communication with Alonso was great - he was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place
This was a good location for us and was fine even though it was small. My only problem was that the bed was not very comfortable at all and the sitting furniture in the covered porch/living room area was hard as well. Not many amenities either but well stocked with clean linens.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
It's a lovely cottage with beautiful grounds. The kitchen is well equipped to cook and there is a lovely screaned in lIving area where we spent most of our evenings reading. The bed is not a pillow top, and a little hard but it's a spacious king bed. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in idyllic setting
This cabin was a great place for my family of 3 to spend 3 nights during our time exploring the la Fortuna area. Plenty of hot water, a full kitchen that was well equipped and a great loft that was fun for our teenaged daughter. The breakfast at the hotel next door was good and only $4.00! Good communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing private retreat
The house was perfect for our family of four. Communication was excellent, it is a very private quiet location, and the A/C worked great! We saw toucans, colorful frogs, and many hummingbirds on the property. We couldn’t find the swimming hole that was pictured in the listing though. A car is needed, since it is a 10 minute drive from town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maxime S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Simply a paradise. The house is so nice with two beds for kids on the second floor. Big bed for the adults. Everything we needed was there (plates, forks, blender, soap, etc…) The land was so huge. Plenty of place for the kids to play and walk, fruit trees, chairs, hamac… We have access to the pool which was really appreciated. The location is perfect if you have your car. 5-7 minutes of the village and 15 minutes from La Fortuna activities. Alfonso received us and was very helpful. Offers activities but doesn’t put any pressure to take it. I will recommand strongly this place. The price is very fair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Evelyn Z.

Decided not to stay
We arrived in la fortuna and first off had a hard time finding the office. After that the people were nice, but they gave us a map where they just hand drew a line indicating where to continue driving and where the house was. We drove for at least 45 minutes looking for house. Once arrived house did not look clean and beautiful as in pictures. It was very small and in pictures it looked to have 2 bedrooms. Not at all the case it had 1 bad in the kitchen and 2 beds in a loft with a ladder going up to them . The bed in kitchen looked as though someone slept on it as it was wrinkled and dirty. Bathroom was not very clean and the entire place was in desperate need of dusting!! We quickly decided that this was not a place we could sleep and left. We did not stay in the house more than 10 mins and still paid for the 2 days. Very disappointed with the misleading picture on Vrbo!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 13, 2022
Very weird comment, never had issues like this, besides they just told us that they did not want to stay, nothing more related to everything she is talking. Well other reviews will tell our future guests how is our property Cabaña Los Tucanes.

10/10 Excellent

Gaylend L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
This place was amazing! The property is beautiful outside and so peaceful. And inside was very clean and comfortable. The air conditioning and hot water worked great. The location was perfect for us. It was a short drive into town and super easy to find our way around. The pool is located at the hotel right next door and they have a little game room with a pool table there too. There’s a path from the house that takes you right there. I definitely recommend staying here! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little mountain house
Great little house snuggled in with nature. We really enjoyed location and stay. Wi-fi and air worked great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
CR Living
A nice, well kept properyy in a great area. Will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandria P., Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT location outside La Fortuna
This place is great. It’s about a 10-20 minute drive into La Fortuna depending on your destination. It’s in a quiet area with lots of greenery and wildlife sounds. :) There is a small hotel next door with a nice pool and this property includes access. There is a private pathway to the hotel grounds where there is also a small restaurant. You can buy their standard breakfast (fruit, eggs, rice and beans, and toast) for $4 and it’s really good! The screened in porch at the house is a great place to sit and listen. Beds are fairly comfy, kitchen is well equipped, and the AC works well. There are ants but we also experienced that elsewhere in Costa Rica. Overall, this is a great place to spend part or all of your time in Costa Rica, and I hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022