Vacation Rentals by Owner

Excellent Base for everything in the area - Great service.

Guest: Petero1818 (Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/26/12

We recently returned from a week long stay at Garden House and wanted to take a moment to say what a great home it is, and what wonderful service we experienced. Our host Kathrin was welcoming and efficient and tremendously helpful with all our excursions. The property manger Dave Houck is a real professional who was attentive, friendly and went the extra mile to make our stay special. Our chef Renzo exceeded all expectations (and we are foodies!) - you should do yourself a favour and request his services. Overall a great holiday. We have rented villas and homes around the world from Hawaii to California , to France and Italy and the service we had at Garden House was as good as it gets. By the way, if Yoga is your thing track down Sylvia, and if you would like an in house massage look up "Massage Todd" while you are there. Both really good at what they do. The house is beautiful and the views phenomenal. Enjoy the monkeys on the patio!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect

Guest: JR (Long Beach CA)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10 Review Submitted: 12/04/10

Nov. 30, 2010 We just returned from the Garden House. My wife and I, and 2 sons with their families. The layout of the house is excellent. Very easy to move around in the open, kitchen, dining room, living room areas. Just steps from the pool and the most magnificent view you could ever imagine. The sunsets were amazing. We enjoyed the morning visits from the monkeys on the pool area. Thomas the house manager was always available to fulfill our requests. The first night we hired a chef and had dinner prepared. It was perfect after spending the day on the road coming in from Monteverde. What a joy to just relax and have dinner served.Can't wait to return., Jack & Sandie. Long Beach CA

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Fab home!

Guest: Joan A. (Tiburon, California)
Date of Stay: 09/28/10 Review Submitted: 11/14/10

What a great gated community! All of the landscaping, roads, paths and private beach in this community are immaculate and constantly maintained. Everything about this home shows the owner’s attention to details and efforts to make guest comfortable, and relaxed. Huge closets, crisp white sheets, spacious bathrooms. The kitchen and lovely dinning room make entertaining a breeze, and the guest chief was fabulous. He literally cooked up the catch of the day from the boy’s deep sea fishing trip. The views from almost all of the rooms, the pool, and multiple patios are spectacular. The pictures don’t do it justice. There are panoramic ocean views, with jungle on all sides of this spacious lovely home. The private beach is not to be missed, we went almost every day. The attendants have towels, chase lounges, kayaks, boogie boards and nice selections of cocktails. Warm water, ocean breeze and a private beach, so very relaxing The highlight of our trip was the Canapy Safari, extremely fun, informative, exciting and great lunch. We will book this home again and again. The only thing I would change is the amount of cloths I brought. Way too much for the warm tropical climate. Shorts, thongs and swim suits is about all you need!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Family Vacation

Guest: Sue (Houston, Texas, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/18/10

We had a FABULOUS time at Tulemar! Your home is beautiful and the view spectacular. The pool was a life saver, with a 3 year old along to entertain. We spent many hours there. :-) Thomas was very helpful with all our plans, including the last minute ones. I have to admit, though, one of our very favorite things was the cooking by Francini and her husband. They were WONDERFUL! We thought we'd use them just the first night of our arrival, but everything was so tasty we had them cook for us three times! All in all our stay was most enjoyable. I will definitely recommend your home to any friends we find that are going to Costa Rica. Thank you so very much!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Monkey Parade!

Guest: Team Mango (Florence, SC)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/06/10

Hi Beverley! We had a wonderful vacation and the house is beautiful! The kids stayed in the pool most of the time when we were at the house. Every morning around 6am, a group of white faced monkeys came through the trees right next to the house. The kids called it "the monkey parade". I have never seen my sixteen year old son get up that early but he did every morning! Canopy tour was wonderful and three of us went white water rafting on the Chorro river! We enjoyed the National Park tour as well! It was a much needed and relaxing vacation. Thanks for sharing your home!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Guest: Cyndie2 (Shaker Heights, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 01/17/10 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

We had a wonderful week at the Garden House in Tulemar. This was our fourth and best trip to Costa Rica. Garden House is perfectly located, with great views, nice furnishings, very good maid service, and an excellent house manager, Thomas, who did a great job recommending restaurants and arranging for activities, tours, massages, etc. A beautiful private beach is a a short distance (but VERY steep walk back - take the shuttle!) away, but we could barely pull ourselves away from the great infinity pool with spectacular views and almost daily visits from white-faced monkeys and beautiful birds. We can't wait to return!

Owner response:Please note: There is no shuttle service, but if you prefer to drive to the beach from Garden House is a 1 minute drive on a paved private road, within the landscaped gated community.

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Guest: Alette Lundeberg (-)
Date of Stay: 08/25/09 Review Submitted: 08/25/09

We enjoyed ten days in this lovely home! From the view to the pool to the great bedrooms to the wonderful kitchen and dining room, this home is outstanding. Excellent maid service too! This is a perfect home for a family or large group vacation --whether reading on a spacious balcony or swimming in the pool with a view to die for. Thanks!!!!

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Guest: llllaaaaurreeen (san jose, california)
Date of Stay: 08/12/09 Review Submitted: 08/12/09

WOW. I still can't get over this truly beautiful home. We just returned from our too short stay in costa rica. Thank goodness we chose to stay at this home. All of us enjoyed the comfort and feel of having a home away from home. We spent many a day debating whether to walk to the beach or relax in our pool. It was truly a joy to wake up and hear all the monkeys and birds every morning while enjoying a strong cup of coffee. The home comes with such great services, a daily maid, Mayra who is great. We were able to have our fridge stocked with all sorts of food and goodies upon arrival and we even had a chef cook us dinner our first night there. I wish I could of stayed longer. The house is perfect and has everything you could possibly ever need. The community of Tulemar was incredibly well maintained and safe. I cant wait to go back!

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Guest: Elizaberth Summers (Salisbury, MD 21804)
Date of Stay: 04/09/09 Review Submitted: 04/09/09

My family recently returned from an absolutely wonderful week at the Garden House. We all enjoyed every part of every day. From early morning sitting outside with our coffee, enjouying the incredible view,and waiting for the monkeys to migrate through, to wandering down to our private beach to spend our afternoons enjoying the ocean. Our favorite time of day was gathering in the pool early evening to watch the spectacular sunsets. The house was amazing, Beverley, the owner, and Thomas the property manager, made every aspect of planning for our week a pleasure. I would highly recommend the Garden House. We're already planning our next trip!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/17/08 Review Submitted: 08/17/08

What a wonderful time our family had at the Garden House. The setting is beautiful and wildlife abundant. Looking forward to a return visit to Tulemar.

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Guest: Dave Gilpert (Delaware)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08 Review Submitted: 07/12/08

My family and I had a wonderful time at the house. Every aspect of the house from the pool to the view was wonderful. We rose with the monkeys that visted the property regulary and closed out our afternoons playing in the infinity pool and enjoying the beautiful sunsets. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to spend a vacation together as a family in such a brilliant location. You should also know that your house staff are the epitome of what someone should look for in caring for a rental home. Thomas was an outstanding house manager; Irwin was brilliant with caring for the pool, and Mayra, especially, made our stay outstanding. I cannot say enough about Mayra she is both a sweet and gregarious woman with a high level of energy and an outstanding level of detail in caring for your home. When we return to Manuel Antonio, we will definitely rent this house again. PS: If there are any perspective renters who would like to talk in detail about this gorgeous property or Manuel Antonio itself, please feel free to contact me directly using my e-mail address. I would not hesitate in offering a referral for this property or providing some information about the area.

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Guest: Ellen F. (colorado)
Date of Stay: 04/28/08 Review Submitted: 04/28/08

We just returned from a perfect stay at the Garden House! Three generations of family enjoyed the peace and quiet afforded by this home. Plenty of space for us to gather together, or to disperse for alone time. Lots of activities to take part in around the area. And then, super nice to come home to refresh and relax by the pool, take in the sights and the sounds of the wildlife, and then to watch the spectacular sunsets from the comforts of home! With this house, you get the best of both worlds, a comfortable, private, secluded home, with the security and amenities of a "beachside" resort. Thanks to Beverley, Thomas, Mayra and Marisol, for making our stay so enjoyable!!

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Guest: Paul23 (Walnut Creek, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/19/07 Review Submitted: 12/19/07

Just got back from Garden House by the Beach. The villa is modern and beautifully done with large balconies and a huge infinity pool that have absolutely world class views of the jungle and the ocean. It is located in one of Manuel Antonios best areas. It is walking distance to a very cool private beach, that has a small private restaurant and bar, and even kayaks and chaise lounges for the Tulemar community. Beverly, the owner, was great in coordinating our stay there. Had a great time!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/29/07 Review Submitted: 09/29/07

Staying at the Garden House in Tulemar was an extraordinary experience! To be able to swim in the beautiful pool overlooking the Pacifc, or watching one of Costa Rica's incredible sunsets was totally breathtaking. What beauty being surrounded by gorgeous fauna and many different birds. Everywhere you turn, there is another patio or resting place to enjoy. The views are endless! The home itself is very well appointed with lots of very interesting architectural detail. It is a piece of sculpture with beautiful stonework throughout. It is totally comfortable and desireable with all the ammenities of home. The beach is an easy walk and is lovely. It is a comfortable surf. Food and drink are available. Also, a shuttle can be gotten to and from the beach, if desired. All in all, this was an extraordinary week. It would be great for a family get-away with easy access to Manuel Antonio Park, the Canopy Safari (a must), the Butterfly Garden, kyaking,sailing, etc. I would do it again!

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Guest: barbara baggett (-)
Date of Stay: 09/25/07 Review Submitted: 09/25/07

i had the pleasure of spending a week at the garden house in august(2007).i was there with two other friends and we were thrilled with everything about this property.it is a gorgeous home, decorated beautifully,with everything you could ever want or need.truely the infinity pool over looking the ocean is just the BEST.the private beach there is great too.the water perfect.this property surpassed all of our expectations.(and i can't say that very often)

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Guest: Mike & Barb1 (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/19/07 Review Submitted: 08/19/07

Wow. This place was something out of the Rich and Famous. We took the whole family. We had 8 of us all week and very comfortably. Great pool, great view, great fun. Nothing could top it. We'll be back!

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 04/26/07 Review Submitted: 04/25/07

The 3 reasons you should stay at "Garden House by the Beach" 1) Best beach in Manuel Antonio within gated community a three minute walk down-hill from house. With everything from beach towels, umbrellas, kayaks, for your use free. No need to pack up a car. Just walk in through the jungle on a paved path. 2) "Garden House" has the largest private swimming pool in Tulemar. Swim while viewing the spectacular ocean sunset in total privacy. 3)No one ever feels left behind at the house, if a group decides to do different activities someone staying at the house can still walk to beach, or restaurant, within property. Taxi to anywhere in Manuel Antonio, or Quepos a 10 minute ride, and very inexpensive.

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