Villas Josipek provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Enjoy on-site activities, such as basketball, volleyball and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Peñas Blancas, Villas Josipek is in the mountains and near a boardwalk. Baldi Hot Springs and Los Lagos Hot Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano National Park. Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby. Visit our Chachagua travel guide
main road to ciudad Quesada, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
What's nearby
Children's Eternal Rainforest
34 min drive - 10.8 km
Baldi Hot Springs
58 min drive - 28.3 km
Kalambu Hot Springs
58 min drive - 28.3 km
Ecotermales Fortuna
59 min drive - 28.6 km
Los Lagos Hot Springs
59 min drive - 29.3 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
138 min drive
Restaurants
El Fogón de Chela
2 min drive
Restaurante Tiquicia
11 min drive
La Pollera
2 min drive
Chante Verde
12 min drive
Soda Fortuna
13 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.
Villas Josipek
An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecues and a picnic area are on-site. All 11 homes offer free WiFi, premium bedding and TVs with cable channels.
Villas Josipek offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
Bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Shampoo
Towels provided
Entertainment
Games
TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near the boardwalk/promenade
Things to do
Basketball
Hiking/biking trails
Volleyball
Mountain biking nearby
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
Fire extinguisher
General
11 units
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Villas Josipek Chachagua
Villas Josipek House Chachagua
Villas Josipek House Peñas Blancas
Villas Josipek Peñas Blancas
Villas Josipek Peñas Blancas
Villas Josipek Private vacation home
Villas Josipek Private vacation home Peñas Blancas
Frequently asked questions
Does Villas Josipek have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villas Josipek?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villas Josipek on 11 Mar 2026 start from Rp1.859.550, excluding 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.
Is Villas Josipek pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villas Josipek?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Villas Josipek?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villas Josipek?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Villas Josipek located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of La Altura Viewpoint, Arenal Adventure World and El Salto Fortuna River. Costa Rica Chocolate Tour and La Fortuna Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Villas Josipek Reviews
6.8
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7.4
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 25 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 25 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 25 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Janet
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful grounds, great family who owns it, nice breakfast. You need to have a car to get around
Janet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet
11 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fun spot. Good location. Great staff. Bathroom shower had a dangerously long drop to get in and out. Bedroom was very cramped.
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
Rajani
18 Feb 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice coupel which is having this place, very personal and seems to be in the middle of the jungle. In the night you can here all the mystic sounds of the jungle when standing on the patio in front of the room. Typical breakfast, very tasty. Good to make trips to el arenal or the therm baldi. You need a car though.
Maja
2/10 Terrible
Sandhya
4 Jan 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very terrible experience. Daniel the front desk boy very immature and unprofessional. We are charged extra cash for the children even though it was clearly mentioned that we will be arriving with kids. We stayed 2 nights. 2nd night lights went out whole night and they do not have anything back up. Hot, bugs We only know how we spend that night. They have liquid hand soap for hair body. No coffee or coffee maker. I will not suggest this property. This property loots you. Never book this property.
Sandhya
2/10 Terrible
Yair
6 Jan 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely terrible stay. Stayed at the main house. This place is plagued with bed bugs, mosquitoes, and ants crawling through the walls. All of our family had bites and rashes all over. Had rodent droppings show up each day of our stay. Every morning we were greeted by dead bugs on the floor. The internet and hot water were nonexistent. Shower was leaking into the bedroom. Can’t turn on the lights at night otherwise you’ll be under a bug attack. Had a cricket the size of a small cat show up in the hallway. Trash wasn’t cleared once in 4 days. To top it off, a power outage left us in the dark with no AC, and no one from the staff was there to help. Guy in the reception was rude and disgusting, told us the owner doesn’t speak English and will not help us, since this is all expected as the property is “located in the middle of nature”. Complete rip-off—avoid at all costs. Explained everything to Expedia, but they did nothing about it. Do yourself a favor and DON’T stay here, it’s a nightmare stay.
Yair
10/10 Excellent
Ninan
23 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous experience. if you want the wild/lodge experience but still a staffed hotel with a bunch of services then this is for you! We were in the middle of the wilderness, with birds and sloths on site, but still had room service/clean up and buffet style breakfast and a pool! Absolutely recommend. good distance to all the sites/activity but far enough from the tourist trap that is la fortuna!
Ninan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Andrea
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Podría mejorar el aseo, pero en general es una buena opción calidad/precio
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Annette
5 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this is a great property wonderful swimming pool love the little Cabina villas Great little kitchen good size fridge. Beautiful landscaping and trails
Annette
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
20 Feb 2020
Liked: Staff & service
Nice surroundings. Bed was uncomfortable, no hot water and too noisy at night.
Small room. We did not have hot water.
The staff was really nice and tried to help
i.h columbus
6/10 Okay
Wendy W.
1 Jan 2017
Disliked: Room comfort
Gorgeous view
Gorgeous view, swimming pool, pretty yard, nice owner/people, cabins are kind of rough though. We like to hang around by the pool in the afternoon and watch toucans, parakeet, humming birds, and other colorful birds. Gorgeous view of the forest!
Miserable. Booked for a 2 bedrooms with a kitchenette they did not offer what was requested. They provided one room with 4 bunk beds with no kitchenette. Had a horrible night!!
peter
6/10 Okay
casey
17 Feb 2015
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok stay for the area
We stayed in a small bungalow with a kitchenette. I would call this glamping...like a decent camping cabin. The showers were only warm sometimes. The toilet seat was broken. They charged $15 for 1 load of laundry but wouldn't tell us up front how much it would be. The gardens were beautiful and fun to wander around.
We stayed four nights here. It is our first time in Costa Rica and we wanted to see Arenal. We rented a car and after three days on the coast needed a break from the sun and tourists. This place is AMAZING. Plenty of plants and bird watching. Quiet and friendly owners. It is a wonderful sanctuary away from the craziness that comes with staying in a touristy place. The drive to la Fortuna is 15 min away, and another 15 to the park, waterfalls and butterfly sanctuary. It comes with a kitchen to cook if you like and a huge garden to explore that the owner has spent his life perfecting. Totally recommend, you won't be disappointed.
The staff were great. I booked via Expedia, and the check-in process could not have been easier. The staff were very friendly, and the room was clean and comfortable. It was in a nice location, away from the hustle and touristy bustle of La Fortuna but a short drive to all attractions. The gardens were beautiful. They did not offer breakfast and there were no fancy amenities, but, especially for the price, it is a great place to stay. Highly recommended.
The hosts are extremely nice.
The cabinas are very confortable.
We have really appreciated the kitchnette, in the middle of our road trip.
Their is a nice set of trails to be walked behind the botanical garden.
Great small hike in the secondary forest for kids.
The pool is beautiful.
The hostel is less than 10 miles from La Fortuna.
A car is recommended to stay here.
Very over rated. Staff cannot speak English. I had to take a cold shower. Air conditioning did not work. In this trip I stayed at 5 hotels this was the worst. I would sleep in my car or a tent before get this hotel again. i wish I could get my money back.