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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroomSleeps 2450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Manuel Antonio, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
    8 min walk
  • Playitas Beach
    20 min walk
  • Playa Espadilla
    6 min drive
  • Quepos (XQP)
    15 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Manuel Antonio

When you stay at this condo in Quepos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Manuel Antonio National Park and Manuel Antonio Beach. .This beach condo is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pará Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Playitas Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Playitas Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa La Macha - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 8 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Emilio's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burû - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Magic Bus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

To Beach> or not to Beach

This chamming one bedroom, in one of the best locations in Manuel Antonio is hard to beat for value. It has a lovely jungle view with the Pacific in the background. A pool, A/C and minutes walk from the best restaurants in town. Located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, this one bedroom comfortably sleeps two guests. Centrally located close to The National Park and the beaches. You will often see Squirrel, Capuchin and Howler monkeys, a wide array of tropical birds and if you re lucky a sloth or two. The one bedroom is arranged with a kitchen opening onto the dining/living area, the enclosed bedroom has a queen sized bed and bathroom. You have a lovely Jungle views and large sliding windows which open up to allow the breeze in. The Condo is a short walk from a great selection of restaurants, bars, convenience store, Spa and bank. There are excellent bus and taxis services which take you in one direction to the National Park and beaches and in the other to Quepos and the Marina Val Pez.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a microwave.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Clark and Paula

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadbolt lock
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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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To Beach> or not to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Monkeys everywhere!
Our overall impression of the apartment was very good. Nicely decorated with everything you’d ever need to be comfortable. There was a very nice ocean view from the front windows and sliding glass. Some other reviewers pointed out that the only air conditioner was in the bedroom. Although that’s true, we had no issues staying cool. We stayed in November when the temperature was approximately 75. The beach was approximately one mile away but the walk took probably 20 minutes due to the declines and rain that caused some areas to be slick. The apartment did not have a balcony but large windows you could keep open at all times. No issues with bugs. Paula, the host made the check in and out very easy. She was also very responsive to any questions we had. For a fee, she made reservations for us to tour Manuel Antonio National Park, which we loved. Every morning we were awakened by howler monkeys and shortly after enjoyed watching dozens of white faced monkeys from our front room. I would highly recommend Paula’s place!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dori J., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
Perfect location just off the main highway in Manual Antonio! Great restaurants located within walking distance. Super easy access to pool, and pick up location for all excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Everything about my stay hear was great! Close to everything! Clean and nice! Proprietors very ease to deal with!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rental Not as described.
The A/C was operational in 1 room, only after all other rooms were closed off. This meant there was no AC in the living. And there were no screens on windows so opening them meant LOTS of mosquitos. There were absolutely NO "ocean Views" as stated in ad. The "short walk to great restaurants" was an almost vertical climb up 30+ steep stairs. These factors made this not quite what we were expecting after having been to Manuel Antono multiple times before.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Diann S., Delaware

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Location & easy pickup place for tours
This property is listed as having air conditioning however the air conditioner is in the bedroom (2nd of the two rooms). To get the bedroom cool you have to close the door leading into the front room as well as the bathroom door. We were unable to spend any length of time on the front room as it had slats that are open to the outside. Too hot to sit out there. Therefore, most of our time was spent sitting in the bedroom, also the room where the TV was located. Easy to get to great restaurants all within walking distance. Really enjoyed Cafe Agua Azul (casual atmosphere) and Emilio’s (more business casual atmosphere ). Never got to the pool. No time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeri Jo B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This unit is in a great location. We could easily walk to all kinds of restaurants, small store and bank. Great A/C in the bedroom and solid wifi, and we enjoyed the pool in the afternoon when we returned from our adventures. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laz L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida Trip 2022
Absolutely amazing trip! We had a boat. Paul’a is awesome! We want to take our kids next and retire in Manuel Antonio in 10 years. Cafe Agua Azul is family!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was the perfect Costa Rican vacation spot. As soon as I checked in I looked out the window and saw a troop of monkeys in the trees. Later a sloth was pointed out to me. It was amazing! I could walk to lots of restaurants and shopping as well as grocery stores and banks. The owner Paula was very helpful and was able to book my tours and activities as well as my transportation to and from Manuel Antonio and the other locations I visited while in Costa Rica. My favorite place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene L., Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous condo, well located, beautiful!
We were in Manuel Antonio for 5 days and had such a great time here. The condo is very well located, so close and convenient to many great spots to eat and have a drink or coffee & dessert. After a few days we felt like locals going to Emilio’s every day for our after dinner cappuccino & desserts. The condo itself is lovely, it has these beautiful Spanish style doors that separated the living room from bedroom, gave it an old-world charm. It was also very comfortable with air conditioning and very strong, reliable wifi! There also are washers and dryers in a common area that can be accessed during working hours when the cleaners have it open. We did a few loads there and it was very helpful. The condo is built on a hillside and reminded us of Spanish style villas on a cliff or such. The condo is well equipped with everything needed, including pool towels but you just need to bring your own beach towel. And to get to Manuel Antonio main beach, it’s just a <5 minute drive downhill and there you are. We went nearly every day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday stay
Had an excellent week at the property. Excellent location with easy walking access to a number of bars, cafes, restaurants, Manuel Antonio park, and Quepos. A little noise from the nearest restaurant, but they close at 10. The tall table and chairs are fine for dining, but not comfortable for work if you must.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

PETER K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Lovely home in a great location with a comfy bed. The hostess is very kind and helpful. The pool is an added luxury.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Kanu P., Marlton, NJ, USA

Nice apartment and very helpful host
Apartment is very nice and close to Manuel Antonio National Park, restaurants, stores, marina and center of Quepos. Host Paula is very good and helped us with the tours and anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018