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Casa Pura Vista

About Casa Pura Vista

With a 30-mile panoramic ocean sunset view, Casa Pura Vista is a unique 5-bedroom luxury villa nestled on one of the highest points in Manuel Antonio. It is completely secluded and yet minutes away from restaurants, beaches, and great attractions such as the famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Upon entering the villa two dancing water fountains catch your eye. An elegant glass staircase, as well as an elevator are available to take guests to the upper levels. With massive glass doors and windows, the entirety of this 7,000 square foot home is generously bathed in sunlight and the breezes coming from the Pacific Ocean offer a refreshing and pleasant temperature as well as regular wildlife sightings, including monkeys, sloths and macaws.

The second level is the highlight of the house and features expansive covered terraces, an infinity pool with waterfall and newly renovated kitchen, dining and living areas that seamlessly blend with the tropical exterior. The master bedroom, located on this level, features an impressive double-height ceiling supported by all-glass walls, allowing guests to watch sunrise and sunsets without leaving the comfort of the bed. Bathroom is equally outstanding and offers his and hers sinks, wooden vanities, black countertops, and a custom-made outdoor shower and bathtub with jungle views. The third level offers spacious outdoor living areas with impressive views, like all other points of the house. This floor hosts 3 guest rooms, room 2 has a king bed, ensuite bathroom, while rooms 3 and 4 have a king bed each and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. In the lower-entrance level, adjacent to the laundry room there is a 5th bedroom with a queen bed and private bathroom, referred by the owner as the “staff quarter” bedroom. Allowing to accommodate up to 10 people.

Casa Pura Vista was completely renovated in 2023 with several high-end upgrades such as a solar panel system, an elevator, backlited dimmable light controls, Wi-Fi, Air conditioner, TV in each room, and hand-woven wool rugs. Due to its location at a hilltop traffic is almost null, giving guests a great feeling of privacy.

An AWD or 4WD vehicle is required to access the villa
Cleaning service is provided on check-out day
Free use washer/dryer is available on the property
You must be 25 years or older to rent this property
Children under 10 years of age are not recommended

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2023 Rates

*Prices are exclusive of 13% sales tax.

*$250 cleaning fee added on top of every booking

Sonidos del Agua

About Sonidos del Agua

Sonidos del Agua is a tropical and wonderfully artistic home which offers jaw dropping sunset ocean views along with a unique sense of privacy and authenticity. It is an architectural masterpiece, designed to integrate the elements of water, wind, and sunlight into its feel and every inch of the home provides both the panoramic views and refreshing tropical breezes. The home is nestled in the middle of the last remaining locally-owned farm in Manuel Antonio area and creates a blend of luxury and authenticity which is almost impossible to find. This property is one of the most spectacular ocean front properties on the Pacific Coast. Picturesque hills lined with pasture and a few cattle roaming roll down to a lush tropical rainforest with beaches below.

You enter the home through the oversized tropical hardwood doors and from the moment you open the doors you are overwhelmed by the views and architecture. There is a water feature and cascades within the home, hence the name “sonidos del agua” and a hard wood raised platform above the water that leads you out to the stunning views.The main level hosts a beautiful cooks kitchen, spacious dining area which spills out onto the pool deck, a wet bar and living area. The home is designed to open up all the doors and live indoors and outdoors while you marvel at all the beautiful views. The top level of the home hosts three spacious bedrooms, including twin ocean view masters, each with their own private almond wood terraces and on suite baths. The third bedroom is a spacious jungle view room, equipped with multiple beds and bunks making it a great kids room and is complete with its own tropical bath.

The 4th bedroom is located on the garden level of the home and is a stunning suite on its own, with a fully private bath. The centerpiece of the home are the views and the water, which is highlighted by the three sided, infinity edge, natural stone pool. It is almost impossible to visit the home without wanting to just fall into this pool and let time melt away.

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2023 Rates

* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price

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Casa Anjali Luxury Villa

About Casa Anjali

Hidden away in two acres of lush tropical rainforest, yet conveniently located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, this exclusive villa estate is the ultimate harmony of luxury meets nature. This extremely private, three level, seven bedroom retreat inspires a sense of wonder with its spectacular design, five star services, and luxurious amenities. With 6,000 square feet of pristine interior space and 3,000 square feet of decks and terraces, Casa Anjali influences the vacation lifestyle and truly defines its possibilities.

Arriving through a private gated entrance, one will descend past the guard house and sweep up to the welcoming façade of this contemporary home which features a distinctive glass tower stairwell. Entering through immense double doors you are immediately greeted by the splendor and breathtaking views this property offers. The fully air conditioned, open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with vaulted teak ceilings and stylish designer furnishings create an expansive indoor living space serving a variety of get togethers.

A modern kitchen complete with granite counters, high end appliances and a breakfast bar make cooking a breeze for our guests or a private in house chef should you prefer. Take in the mesmerizing views via the nine foot tall folding glass walls, which open on to the terrace that spans this level, they flawlessly connect the indoor-outdoor spaces further expanding the social area. Luxury outdoor dining and lounge furniture is conveniently arranged on the terrace for your relaxation and enjoyment. Six elegant bedrooms spread out over the three floors are located to the right of the main entrance. This wing offers three king bed suites and three bedrooms with kings that can separate in to twins. Each one has floor to ceiling glass doors which reveal ocean and rainforest views, private bathrooms, walk in closets, safety deposit boxes and terrace areas. The final bedroom is a queen bed, en-suite poolside unit with separate entrance. Altogether the home accommodates 14 people. Air conditioning, ceiling fans and cable TVs are featured for guest comfort in each of the seven well-appointed bedrooms.

The lowest level boasts a covered, outdoor BBQ kitchen, drink station and dining area which beckons day and night as it looks to the rocky islets in the distance. Stretch out or enjoy a glass of wine on the three-person day bed located on this deck to fully unwind after a day in the tropical heat. Set amongst the rainforest canopy and immaculately kept grounds, the inviting infinity pool and adjacent sun deck are prime location for an intimate viewing experience of the wildlife that frequents at Casa Anjali. Visits from all three types of monkeys that inhabit the area, as well as sightings of sloths, scarlet macaws, toucans and many other tropical birds will captivate guests throughout the property.

The effortless beauty of Manuel Antonio and the exquisite nature of Casa Anjali are a match made in paradise which create an exclusive vacation experience that is quite simply extraordinary.

Our team will proudly assist you from the moment you inquire until after you depart. Your vacation coordinator, onsite concierge, housekeeper and caretaker team will ensure a completely smooth and seamless stay.

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* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price

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The Rainforest Estate

About The Rainforest Estate

The Rainforest Estate is a unique option that offers luxury living in a scenic and private jungle setting. The house features over 6,000 spacious square feet of living space and a full range of modern amenities. Located high in the hills of Manuel Antonio, the house has breathtaking mountain and ocean views, regular wildlife sightings, and the fabulous sunsets are a daily highlight. Our villa can accommodate up to 18 people, and is great for family vacations, retreats and reunions.

Among the many quality features of the home are an expansive, fully equipped kitchen and family room that opens to the swimming pool with floor to ceiling sliding doors.The villa includes a billiard table, and wireless internet among its amenities. The Rainforest Estate is air-conditioned throughout, although many guests prefer to open the massive windows and allow the constant ocean breezes to pass through the home in the cooler hours of the morning and evening.

The Rainforest Estate has 3 levels. The lower level features 2 king bedrooms with en suite bath, and a common area with refrigerator and kitchenette. A private balcony looks out onto the surrounding rainforest. The main floor also includes the master bedroom, with its en suite bath, huge walk-in closet, and an enclosed outdoor shower. This bedroom also has its own access to the large main floor ocean view terrace. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed, and the other with a king bed and a double bed, and 3 full bathrooms. There is also a large room between the 2 bedrooms that can be used as a common living area or converted into a 6th bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and a double sleeper sofa.

Another of the many highlights of the Rainforest Estate is the outdoor entertainment area. The swimming pool is one of the largest you will find locally at a private house. The pool deck area includes a large covered outdoor bar and area for grilling and barbecuing. For the convenience of our guests, we also include alternate day maid service and full concierge services to assist you with tours, transportation, private chef services and any other extras you may desire during your stay at our house.

The Rainforest Estate is conveniently located a short drive to Manuel Antonio Park, the beautiful beaches, as well as the nearby town of Quepos and the state of the art Pez Vela Marina. Its combination of luxury, privacy and convenience is unmatched.

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2023 Rates

*After 14 guests there is $50 fee per person, per night.

* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price

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Villa Paraiso Estate

About Villa Paraiso Estate

Villa Paraíso Estate located in the gorgeous gated community of Finca Tranquila yet conveniently located close to the world renown Manuel Antonio beach. The villa offers 5 bedrooms with king size beds with a private bathroom and can accommodate a total of 10 people. 3 of the bedrooms are located on the main floor and the master bedroom and another guest bedroom are located on the second floor of the villa. The large kitchen offers all American appliances including a dishwasher and it merges with the large living spaces that showcases an aquarium. Walk-down to the pool area where you can see the “rancho” that shows the stunning wooden dining table, counter, fridge and pool bar. The swimming pool bar, outside shower and bathroom make this a very comfortable area. The pool can be heated or room tempered. The villa is surrounded by a 4 acre garden with plenty of palms and trees and lush vegetation attracting a huge variety of birds including toucans and scarlet macaws as well as squirrel Monkeys and other wildlife. Finca Tranquila is known for its flora and fauna conservation mission and its equestrian roots. Located only 15 minutes away from Quepos and the Marina Pez Vela.

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Rates

USD $13,000 per month — including reasonable (but not excessive) use of electricity, water and gas, and including their housekeeper
For a minimum rental period of 3 months: USD $12,000 per month
For a minimum rental period of 6 months: USD $11,000 per month
For a minimum rental period of one year: USD $10,000 per month

* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price

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Luxury Rental Villa Michelina

About Villa Michelina

A private 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Balinese inspired luxury villa. Set in the private and secure Rio Mono neighborhood located in Manuel Antonio’s prestigious Valle Pura Vida, Villa Michelina is an Indonesian oasis. The home was designed with details in mind and guests will immediately feel relaxed upon arrival. Large double wooden doors open to raised bamboo ceilings, delivering guests a relaxing shared space for up to 6 guests. A large hand carved wooden table provides ample space for shared meals in a unique setting. The newly renovated kitchen features granite countertops, hand carved wooden cabinets and stainless steal appliances. The main living room area affords guests with comfortable seating and features Smart TV and DVD capabilities. The master bedroom, located just off of the main living space transports guests to an exotic location. Guests will enjoy a king size bed with an en suite bath with marble stone finishes and bathtub, fine linens, large exterior doors opening to the pool area and private balcony and countless Balinese inspired details including a massive Indonesian antique headboard. Two additional bedrooms are conveniently located off of the pool entrance and share a full bathroom with modern finishes. Each spacious bedroom allows guests the ease of a private sliding door entrance. Bedroom 1 features a queen sized bed and Bedroom 2 contains two individual beds, perfect for families or large groups traveling together. The outdoors patio caters to nature lovers and is set high up in the Costa Rican canopy, allowing for curious monkeys and sloth visitors. A large and deep main pool is perfect for a swim while a smaller wade pool allows younger children and families to go for a comfortable dip. This property is conveniently located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, just a 5 minute drive from Manuel Antonio’s National Park, the main beach, Marina Pez Vela in Quepos and countless international restaurants. Adventure seekers will love the nearby trails leading to a hidden waterfall easily accessible to Villa Michelina. We’re proud to offer complimentary pre-arrival vacation planning services to assist you in setting up a seamless trip from start to finish. Upon securing a reservation, our you will be introduced to your Concierge who will be your point of contact for anything you may need, including transportation, car rentals, chef services, tours and activities and more.

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2023 Rates

* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price

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Villa Zest Luxury Rental

About Villa Zest

Iconic views, an incredible location in the heart of Manuel Antonio, stunning architecture and impeccable interior design are just a few of the elements that make Villa Zest a one of a kind rental. 6 luxurious bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and over 10,000 square feet of professionally designed interior and exterior spaces, this expansive home provides luxury and space at every level.The location on Pacific Canyon Drive is impossible to beat, providing postcard views of Manuel Antonio National Park, Cathedral Point and the Pacific Coastline from nearly every level of the home, while offering the convenience of having all of the area’s top restaurants and amenities just a few hundred yards away.

The entry level features a bedroom with king bed, fine linens and air conditioning as well as a Bunk Room with 2 twin beds and 2 double beds,1 full bathroom with walk-in closet, frameless glass and rain shower. Second floor hosts 4 ensuite bedrooms with king beds, air-conditioning and private balconies with ocean views. All rooms combined offer accommodation for up to 16 guests. Please note the base rate is for up to 12pp, after 12 guests there is a $50 fee plus tax per person per night.

While the bedrooms are all private and designed to provide views from each space, the real showpiece of the home are the two top floors which host an enormous open floor plan kitchen, living and dining area for everyone to share and the rooftop terrace and pool. The main common living, dining and kitchen features floor to ceiling windows throughout and spacious atrium area which makes you feel like you are suspended in the jungle canopy. The rooftop doubled sided infinity pool and terrace is like being in the clouds and is complete with a full outdoor kitchen/bbq area, lounge chairs, dining table for 6 and a powder room. The views from these top levels are beyond compare, inviting guests to endless pictures, dinner parties, cocktails and memories created in this common space.

Pre-arrival concierge services, a house host available during your stay and daily housekeeping will ensure an extraordinary vacation experience.There is washer and dryer available for guest use.

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* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price

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Stunning Villa Mariana

About Villa Mariana

This stunning 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bathroom home, featured on HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL, was designed by an award winning architect and sets a high standard of quality in beautiful Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Located in an extremely private area, yet close to all amenities, and with approximately 6000 sq. ft. of overall living space, this sophisticated and spacious retreat is definitely “one of a kind”. The property includes a main house and a separate private Master Casita on over 4 acres of beautiful jungle (with tons of monkeys) and lushly planted gardens surrounding the compound. The completely gated grounds with an electronic gated entrance and parking for 5 vehicles, are spectacularly illuminated at night providing a magnificent nighttime ambiance.

This home has a vast sweeping garden walkway which traverses down to a serene waterfall with a massive steel door (counter balanced to move with only a finger) at the entrance. This opens up to a beautiful living room with 25 foot vaulted wooden ceilings surrounded on all sides by glass doors, which open entirely to the pool, expansive deck and jungle. The unique indoor water feature, which leads to the infinity pool, is only one of the features provided in this luxurious custom home. From the main house, you can meander down a beautiful garden pathway to a one bedroom separate Master Casita that is fully furnished with a queen bed, twin bed, kitchen and bath – The ultimate in privacy!

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– Check In / Out: Check in time anytime after 4pm; Check out time is anytime by 10am on Saturday.
– Additional Guest Fee: Each additional guest over the base rate is $75 per person, per night (up to a maximum of 16 guests) and is taxable.
– Sales Tax: 13% Costa Rica sales tax is not included and must be added to all rates.
– Chef: Weekly chef rate is $600 for up to 10 guests (over the age of 2). For groups of 11 or more, the weekly rate is $850.
Includes up to two meals per day for all days during a 5-night stay and for six days of a 7-night stay. Guests choose the full day off during 7-night stay.
The Villa Mariana chef is the only chef allowed on the property.
Pricing per meal or per day is not available.
Cost of groceries is extra. The chef will hold all receipts and settle up with the guests, which can be paid to the chef in US dollars, CR colones or with Visa/MC. Christmas and New Years weeks are $1,000 (regardless of age of guests) for up to 18 total guests. Chef rates are not taxed.
Note to booking agents: Chef rate is not commissionable.
– Discounts: If guests stay for 7 nights during a 5-night minimum time frame, they will receive a 20% discount on chef services.
– Staff: Rates above include concierge, daily cleaning service (except Sundays) as well as on-site groundskeeping/caretaking.
– Weddings: Must be discussed with owners of TVM prior to booking.
– Changeover Day: Saturday – exceptions to this will only be made 30 days prior to check in date if both overlapping weeks are still available.

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Casa Quivira Tulemar

About Casa Quivira

Located in one of the most exclusive gated resorts of Costa Rica -and certainly the most exclusive in the Manuel Antonio area- Casa Quivira offers access to Tulemar’s amenities including the 4 resort pools, 2 on-site restaurants and of course the well-renowned Tulemar beach. This stunning 3 bedroom villa, 3 floor villa has 2 guest bedrooms with 2 queen beds and private bathroom in each and private balcony. The master bedroom features a king bed, private bathroom and balcony and full ocean view. The living space has a full kitchen, living room with TV and a daybed, and half a bathroom as well as a jacuzzi in the balcony overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean. From your balcony you can spot the multiple different species that visit the property on a daily basis from sloths, to toucans, many other types birds, reptiles, capuchin monkeys, howlers and the endemic-to-the-area titi or squirrel monkeys. From this property you can walk to many different places like restaurants to supermarkets, ATMs and souvenir shops.

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2020 Rates

* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price

** 4.5% Tulemar Resort fee will be included in the final price

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Casa Playa Vista Ocean View

About Casa Playa Vista

Spacious 5 bedroom luxury villa with sweeping ocean views, private sun deck, open air features and infinity pool just minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park and beach. Casa Playa Vista is an incredible, luxury home located in the heart of Manuel Antonio with access to a pristine hidden beach. This homes prime location provides tremendous privacy, exclusivity, amazing views and a beach below the house that awaits just you and yours. With over 6000 square feet of climate controlled living space on 3 levels and 5 bedrooms with 4 ½ baths, infinity pool and lush surroundings, Casa Playa Vista is as good as it gets in Manuel Antonio. The unique floating bridge entrance over the cascade opens through the front door to an ample living and kitchen area with the most amazing ocean/sunset views, a fully equipped kitchen, Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, almond wood floors, railings and stairs are just a few of the deluxe finishes in this home. There are multiple seating areas inside and out and the infinite pool offers a relaxing running water sound that surrounds this fully a/c’ed huge villa.

The massive master suite features a mini bar, refrigerator, coffee pot, Jacuzzi tub, separate shower jets, double sinks and a walk in closet. Each guest room has a private terrace with one of the large baths having dual showerheads. The open floor plan with floor to ceiling sliding doors surround the main living area and 10 foot ceilings throughout, provides fantastic scenery from every angle, including the infinity pool with a sit down bench to watch the amazing sunsets. This fantastic home has both Ocean and Mountain views with many types of wildlife including monkeys, exotic birds, sloths and domestic Ox that roam around the property. The property is located on virgin land that the owners have had in their family for decades, which makes it one of the most unique and desirable spots in Manuel Antonio. As for luxury, Casa Playa Vista offers daily maid and personal laundry service , our personal Concierge Manager will assist with planning your exciting vacation prior to your arrival, coordinate your transportation from San Jose Airport and will handle all of your requirements such as arranging car rental, scheduling spa treatments and tour reservations, and any other request you may have to ensure your stay is relaxing and stress free. An optional personal Gourmet Chef is also available, if required, to take care of all of your grocery shopping and prepare up to 3 meals per day!

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* 13% Rental Rate will be included in the final price.

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