Reviews for Manuel Antonio Vacation Rental - VRBO 204512 - 2 BR Manuel Antonio Area House in Costa Rica, Living with Nature in the Rain Forest

Paradise in the Jungle!

Guest Jeffrey R.
Date of stay 04/27/13
Review Submitted 05/03/13

What a magnificent find! Just close enough to Manuel Antonio and Quepos, but far enough so you can feel in touch with the natural Costa Rica - Pura Vida. At night you can see so many stars. In the morning you wake to the birds singing. I've been to Manuel Antonio dozens of times and was happy to find this fabulous value for the 4 of us. Just the right size for 2 couples and the interior greatly exceeded my expectations. The cabinets, kitchen, granite countertops, appliances and features really made it comfortable for us. Very pleased with the high speed internet (made internet phone calls with great clarity) and the audio system with wireless speakers. Was pleasantly surprise to see that they had the little things you might need like coffee filters, salt and pepper... Suggest you go to the house first before the super mercado. The pool was the place to be. I was clean and maintained twice while we were there. Kate was very responsive to our last minute inquiry and was super easy to work with. She arranged to have someone meet us at the house only 7 hours after first communicating with me. I will be back!

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

Owner response: Thank you Jeffrey for the excellent review and rating. We are very happy you enjoyed your time at Brooks Hacienda and to know that our goal to create a Home Away from Home, is working. We look forward to your next visit. Kate

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Amazing!

Guest Stéphanie G.
Date of stay 08/04/12
Review Submitted 08/20/12

We stayed at Brooks Hacienda for three nights in August 2012 and didn't get enough. The house is way more beautiful than what you see on the pictures so is the pool. The house was impeccable, we coudn't ask for more. Rebecca was very helpful and her tips were useful. Beautiful Manuel Antonio is minutes away... nothing can't beat this house in this area. Stéphanie, Luc, Marie et François. Laval, Québec, Canada

Owner response: Thank you for your excellent review. We hope you will return and stay longer. Kate and Randy

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Beautiful!!!

Guest Olga I.
Date of stay 05/21/12
Review Submitted 06/03/12

We stayed at the hacienda for 7 wonderful days!! We read all the reviews before deciding on renting this house, and we never regretted it. The house is exactly as it is depicted and presented on this site, beautiful!! We were so please with our stay that we raved about it to every tourist we had the pleasure to meet during our trip. Some of them even asked about the house when one of our excursions picked us up. We didn't have the pleasure to meet Kate and Randy, but we did get to meet their manager when they are not in Costa Rica. Rebecca is wonderful! She is very helpful and knows and does her job well. We were late almost two hours for our arrival and she was there waiting for us with a smile on her face. Not only was she very nice but even offer to show us around Quepos the next day. She went above and beyond her managerial duties as far as we are concerned. She gave us some suggestions on places to eat and they were right on target. Don't forget to try some of the restaurants on her list. The house is just wonderful all the way around,the pool is awesome! and it was nice to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning out in the balcony. I could go on but then my review will be even longer than already is. I was sad to leave this place and go back to reality. Thank you Kate for a smooth transaction and all your time sending emails back and forth. Thank you Rebecca for a job well done! :) Olga I.

Owner response: Thank you Olga, for your great review. We are glad to know when someone has really enjoyed their time at Brooks Hacienda. Thanks for taking the time to comment. We hope to meet you someday. Kate and Randy

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Put It On Your Bucket List

Guest Martin G.
Date of stay 04/07/12
Review Submitted 04/12/12

This is our last day here and we are already making plans to return. This place rocks! There is nothing, I mean nothing that Kate and Randy have not thought of to make your stay peaceful and enjoyable. The house is in a great location, comfortable and it is immaculate. The pool area is fantastic. All these reviews cac't be wrong. Book it now. it seems the secret is out and the prime weeks are going quickly.

Owner response: We are pleased to hear your experience was pleasant at Brooks Hacineda. Thank you so much for being great guests. We look forward to your return. Kate and Randy

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Put It On Your Bucket List

Guest Martin G.
Date of stay 04/07/12
Review Submitted 04/12/12

This is our last day here and we are already making plans to return. This place rocks! There is nothing, I mean nothing that Kate and Randy have not thought of to make your stay peaceful and enjoyable. The house is in a great location, comfortable and it is immaculate. The pool area is fantastic. All these reviews cac't be wrong. Book it now. it seems the secret is out and the prime weeks are going quickly.

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Brooks Hacienda

Guest Walt K.
Date of stay 02/18/12
Review Submitted 03/05/12

This is one Hacienda that is even better than the photos. Kate and Randy, the owners, are good folk and wonderfully accommodating. They offered very helpful info about locating very nice tours and guides. The pool is beautiful. The kitchen was very nice for us "foodies" to cook in.

Owner response: Thank You Walt and Friends. Your were excellent guests and we were delighted to be of service. We love to pass on what we have learned here to make our guests vacation a memorable one. Sincerley Kate and Randy

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Incredible!

Guest Ashley S.
Date of stay 01/04/12
Review Submitted 03/13/12

My wife and I recently took our two-year-old to Costa Rica for our first big adventure as a family. Brooks Hacienda turned out to be even more amazing than we had expected. Kate and Randy have chosen a perfect location. The hacienda backs up to the rainforest and is perfectly located to be just far enough off the beaten path that it is a protected little sanctuary near the hustle-bustle of Manuel Antonio. The pool is perfect for a family, and we spent parts of every day in the cool clear water. The beaches and rain forests nearby are breathtakingly beautiful, and Kate and Randy are some of the nicest people we have ever met. If your looking for a spot to stay in Costa Rica, look no further.

Owner response: Ashley, Graham and wee Evie... you were a delightful family to have at Brooks Hacienda. To hear the sound of Evies' giggles in the pool was priceless. Thank you for visiting and we look forward to seeing you again some day. Kate and Randy.

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Stunning property and private luxury

Guest Tami D.
Date of stay 11/21/11
Review Submitted 11/28/11

Kate and Randy have taken their time to build a wonderful home filled with all the amenities that you would need for a relaxing vacation. Their careful construction management shows and they really thought of everything you might need. Immaculately clean, wonderful beds and linens, and a fantastic pool just as depicted on the pictures. The screened windows allowed open air sleeping so that the morning wake-up call of the howler monkeys could be heard. Banana trees right outside allowed several different monkey 'pods' to feed. What a treat to have stayed at this wonderful location adjacent to Manual Antonio National Park. We had our own car and found the location to be difficult to figure out (not to mention awful road, I don't recommend getting there after dark.) but once you get there life will be good and you will be more than happy to have enjoyed your stay there. Don't miss breakfast or any meal at Cafe Milagro and bring their coffee home. It is incredible. We also enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Victoria's, the nearby Canopy Restaurant, and sunset on the beach and then happy hour at Si Como No. Kate and Randy were on hand during our stay and their attention to our enjoyment was surprisingly special and not overbearing.

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

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Luxeuse Villa

Guest Dany C.
Date of stay 03/13/11
Review Submitted 03/22/11

Une luxueuse villa en plein cœur de la forêt de Manuel Antonio. À proximité de tout. Chaudement recommandé pour les amants de la nature et du dépaysement.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Owner response: Merci. We are very happy you enjoyed Brooks Hacienda.

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Midle of the rainforest nature

Guest simo
Date of stay 02/26/11
Review Submitted 03/17/11

We,party of 5 spend an amazing 2 weeks in MA,on end of Feb. Our kids really like the pool,it was real gem. We took a lot of pictures from natures wildlife,monkeys,butterflies,birds etc. Everything was new and clean,really great place. The place is little bit far from main road,too far to walk,but there is lot of taxis you can use,and not so pricey,about $ 10 one way. Kate and Randy were really helpful to answer our questions. I will recomend.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Thank you for visiting Brooks Hacienda with your family. You were excellent guests and we appreciate this great review. We hope you will return one day. Kate

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Wonderful Vacation Spot - convenient, private, comfortable

Guest Return trip to Costa Rica
Date of stay 10/10/10
Review Submitted 10/19/10

My family met up with a couple friends in Manuel Antonio and the five of us had a very comfortable week at the Brooks Hacienda. The house is immaculate, fresh, clean, comfortable and had everything we wanted and more. The bedrooms each have a nice ACs with remote control and thermostats if you want things cooler in the evenings. The pool was terrific and we had multiple monkey sightings and great bird viewing. The house is about a 10 minute walk from the main road where you can then walk to restaurants and grocery shopping. A bus also runs regularly up and down the main road between Manuel Antonio and Quepos and costs 240 colones (~50 cents). There is also a little shop and carniceria before you get to the main road where you can buy most supplies you might need, some fresh fruit (blender drinks were a hit at the house), and meat (if you want to cook). The shop keepers were very friendly. The Tico and expat neighbors near the house were also very friendly. The owners and manager were very helpful, prompt, and courteous. We didn't turn on the TV but the internet service was fast and reliable. Taking off and doing some adventures (hikes in Manuel Antonio, catamaran trip, beach, etc) and then coming back and relaxing at the house made for a very pleasant time.

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

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Gorgeous

Guest Lisa H.
Date of stay 09/18/10
Review Submitted 10/04/10

This definitely was a home away from home. It exceeded my expectations. I am a cook and I loved the large kitchen, cooking space and the open spaces begged for lounging. The pool and back area are gorgeous. We really enjoyed our stay here for two weeks. It was amazing and I would highly recommend!

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

Owner response: Thank You for your positive comments Lisa. We are happy you enjoyed the home... "as a home away from home". We hope you return someday. Kind Regards Kate

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Our Family Stay at Brooks Hacienda

Guest thomp
Date of stay 03/29/10
Review Submitted 05/02/10

We stayed at Brooks Hacienda for one week and had a wonderful time. The house was fantastic for our children because they like to swim and spent many hours in the pool. It was so nice to start each day with breakfast on the deck, listening to the sounds of birds and howler monkeys while watching the kids swim. The house was extremely well supplied with everything you would want or need in the kitchen and was immacutely clean. It was also very nice to have the owners nearby to ask questions about local tours, stores and shopping, and restaurants. The owners helped connect us with someone to book tours which was very helpful and convenient so we didn't waste any time trying to figure out what we wanted to do. The house was only a 5 minute drive from restaurants and shopping and only slightly longer to get to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. That made it very easy to get to the tours we booked and we didn't spend much time in the car. This was the nicest rental we have stayed at, the house exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Brooks Hacienda to any of our friends and family and would come back in a heart beat.

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

Owner response: We are very excited about the positive reviews we are getting on Brooks Hacineda. We know how wonderful it is, after a full days of travel, to arrive at our "home away from home" and it be a warm, welcoming and very clean place to stay. We appreciate all our clients responses and we are dedicated to make each and every client of Brooks Hacinenda, a happy customer.

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Paradise!

Guest LKtraveller
Date of stay 03/13/10
Review Submitted 03/25/10

The photos online do not do this place justice! We walked in and were immediately impressed both with the amenities and the gracious owners! The property was always clean and well maintained. The location is very private compared to the hotels and other accomodations in the area. The Manuel Antonio area has so much to do, we really enjoyed the canopy tour and white water rafting. We were entertained by almost daily visits from monkeys in our backyard, including the endangered Titis! If you will have a car in the area, I highly recommend a 4x4 as the road up to the property is quite steep! I would highly recommend this property and would definitely return!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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LOVED IT!!

Guest LindsayAG
Date of stay 02/17/10
Review Submitted 04/02/10

We had a wonderful time staying in this house, we did not want to leave! The home is spacious, comfortable and has ever amenity you could want, even highspeed wireless! We loved having laundry on-site so we could pack light and a full kitchen so we could buy our own food and drinks. The grounds are beautiful, and we loved the terrace and the pool. We will definitely rent this house again This is a perfect rental for 4 people. I will definitely stay here on our next trip to Manuel Antonio. I definitely recommend having a car for this property as it is far from the road and in an area with a lot of hills.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest Arfa Ahmed
Date of stay 01/19/10
Review Submitted 01/19/10

This was my second condo during my stay in CR. The condo is designed very well architechturally, with cool breeze flowing through the house, thanks to invisible vents. Well apointed kitchen and bathroom. Spacious living/dining room added to the kitchen gives it a sprawling feel. House is super quiet, except the song birds and monkeys. Pool was extremely clean, well maintained, and overlooks the rain forest. Quite a spectacular setting. Get an SUV if possible as road is challenging, as in most of Costa Rica. Kate is very nice and hospitable. And Randy is extremely funny and entertaining. Highly recommended......

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hacienda brooks

Guest Mike and Lorie
Date of stay 05/14/09
Review Submitted 11/16/09

We loved our stay. The house is very nice, clean, and comfortable. We were able to watch wildlife from the pool including monkeys, birds, and even a sloth. Having seen the other hotels and properties in the area we were even more pleased with the house. It is far enough off the main road to provide and peaceful and quiet vacation, I don't think this would be possible for many of the other options in the area. Although access to the property required driving through a local neighborhood, we felt completely safe and secluded at the house. We only speak english but didn't find the language difference to be an obstacle in this area. We enjoyed hiking, wildlife watching, zip lining and kayaking. We were able to use credit cards for most purchases and avoided exchange fees, conversion calculations, or carrying lots of cash. The only warning is that not all cards are accepted, and some activities/purchases required cash. The owners were really helpful and promptly answered any questions we had. We really enjoyed our stay, have recommended to the property to friends, and hope to visit again ourselves. Have fun!!!!!!

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

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Traveler Reviews (17)

Paradise in the Jungle!

Paradise in the Jungle!

Amazing!

Amazing!

Beautiful!!!

Beautiful!!!

Put It On Your Bucket List

Put It On Your Bucket List

Put It On Your Bucket List

Put It On Your Bucket List

Brooks Hacienda

Brooks Hacienda

Incredible!

Incredible!

Stunning property and private luxury

Stunning property and private luxury

Luxeuse Villa

Luxeuse Villa

Midle of the rainforest nature

Midle of the rainforest nature

Wonderful Vacation Spot - convenient, private, comfortable

Wonderful Vacation Spot - convenient, private, comfortable

Gorgeous

Gorgeous

Our Family Stay at Brooks Hacienda

Our Family Stay at Brooks Hacienda

Paradise!

Paradise!

LOVED IT!!

LOVED IT!!

hacienda brooks

hacienda brooks