Ocean Mansion with Private Beach/ Mt View/Yacht / Horses

• Manuel Antonio

  Manuel Antonio

  • Guest Kevin K.
  • Date of stay 04/04/13
  • Review Submitted 04/13/13
  We had a wonderful stay, gracious hosts and a beautiful property. A very unique location with access to all the amenities of the area. We hope to stay here again in future visits.

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

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• We Can't Wait To Go Back!!

  We Can't Wait To Go Back!!

  • Guest Brenda
  • Date of stay 03/14/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  I don't know where to begin when it comes to writing all of the positives about this property or its owners, Ken and Kim. There were 6 of us on our vacation, 3 adults and 3 teenagers and I think our teenage son put it best when he said "This vacation was a life changing experience that we will never forget". Ken and Kim are wonderful people and made our trip even more special. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed as well as arranging our activities. They were available if we needed them and out of sight if we didn't. The house is amazing, beautifully decorated and the views are spectacular! We felt like we were in the jungle yet only steps away from the main road. Having our morning coffee on the deck while overlooking the ocean was the perfect way to start our days. Our teenagers would wake early in the morning, grab the bananas, go to the deck and within minutes you could hear the branches on the trees fluttering and bouncing about and before you knew it there were monkeys everywhere...an awesome experience and one of our favorite memories. Jose, the house manager, is fantastic and added to the "extra special" part of our trip! We all became quite attached to him and hated saying goodbye. We went on his Mangrove Tour and it was one of our favorite days...a cultural experience we will never forget! The daily maid service was an added bonus for me, Mom, and made my vacation so easy! Our favorite taxi driver was Eliud who along with Jose, is in the "extra special" category! His number is in the house book. If you use him, tell him the Kansas City 6 say "Hola". If you go to Manuel Antonio Beach, you must try Mary's Rentals who will take care of your every need! Other faves included Ziplining, the Catamaran day trip, Gran Escape Restaurant in Quepos, the Farmer's Market, and The Rainbow Waterfall Hike! I don't know if our trip would have been as special if we hadn't stayed at Ken and Kim's property. This VRBO will be our go-to place for our next Costa Rican vacation which we hope to do again next year as we just couldn't get enough on this first trip! If you want the "extra special" on your vacation, then this is a must rental! It's a magical place and the best 9 day vacation we've ever had! Ken and Kim, thank you for everything! You both are truly lovely people! Our teenage son said to tell you he's still up for adoption and he would make a great assistant to Jose...hahaha! We hope to see you next year! Until then, Pura Vida!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• paradise found

  paradise found

  • Guest michael
  • Date of stay 03/08/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  our family was blessed to find and enjoy this tropical paradise - my four kids loved the jungle, monkeys on the porch, beach and the lovely house and amenities - we could not more highly recommend the house and the hospitality - the staff and owners are wonderful - they helped schedule transportation and excursions to everything we wanted and more -

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Best VRBO Ever !!!!

  Best VRBO Ever !!!!

  • Guest Kevin
  • Date of stay 02/01/13
  • Review Submitted 02/10/13
  I just arrived back in the States from a week at this amazing house in Manuel Antonio and I miss it So Very Badly already!!!! The house is amazing and has so many great amenities. The Splash pool is just the right temp to cool you cool after a hike up the hill from the most beautiful private beach I have ever seen. The kitchen is great, 6 burner stove and oven, powerful microwave, all the utensils. the beds are comfy and the AC is such a great treat. The house is splendidly decorated, not garish at all but very very comfortable and easy to relax in and enjoy. A market is less than a mile away, and although it's an uphill walk it is so beautiful of a hike you will find it invigorating and rewarding. Great restaurants nearby too. What really makes this place special is the owners. They are so warm and welcoming. They are always there if you need them, and have so many wonderful tips on the local area, things to do and places to shop. They directed us to a local seafood market that was incredible and so unbelievably inexpensive and fresh. THey helped us with bartering for local services and shared some great stories with us. They have a great house staff to take care of you too, and their man who manages the house staff is helpful and can take you on an amazing mangrove experience. You will love this place! I will never forget it. Don't miss out on this one!!!!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Pura Vida !

  Pura Vida !

  • Guest Tracey
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 02/09/13
  We stayed here during the green season. It was our second visit to Costa Rica and we were not disappointed. The house has everything that you could want. We traveled with our 20 mos old son.The house itself made you feel like you were one with nature the large open windows and amazing view. The staff was incredible. It is now February and my son is still talking about Jose and Maria and wanting to go back to see his friends. First let me say if you stay at a hotel you will never get to have the experience of all of this at the same place every day. There is a refreshing private pool with a waterfall at night you get to see the beautiful frogs and toads and bats. During the day you might get to see the resident Basilisk Lizard. Every day there was a sloth right in front of the balcony. I called her Mona. Sometimes you saw another as well. We saw two kinds of toucan every day and at least three troops of monkeys lived right on site in the private rain forest. we were able to see Howler & White Faced Capuchin every day on the trails. Several days the Capuchin came right on the porch and we were able to feed them plantains and other fruits. They came right up with their babies on their backs. The forest on site is great for little explorers we would go on walks every day down to see the monkeys or look at the different wildlife like butterflies or leaf cutter ants etc. The walk to the beach is definitely an adventure and one with handicaps would not be able to do however there are other beaches very close. the private beach is beautiful we saw several birds such as vultures here. The only concern i had with my son was the open deck. It was very scary and do wish there was some lattice put on the lower part or something to block. I was not sure how the dogs would react to my son especially being a security pack but they were great and gentle with him. Kim and Ken were wonderful even when I had to bother them. Kim would bring the horses down and let my son give them a carrot treat. When we read our horse books he now calls them Byron and Romeo. It was nice to have a washer dryer on site i know now i can pack lighter :). There are many things close by such as coffee shop and restaurants. We got to see whales from the one restaurant. I suggest a visit to the Si Como No Wildlife reserve its a short ride and really nice. Definitely recommend Jose's mangrove tour. We would love to return . Thanks Kim and Ken for a wonderful experience. You have an amazing property!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Older Couple

  Older Couple

  • Guest Costaricalovers
  • Date of stay 12/12/12
  • Review Submitted 12/23/12
  Do not hesitate renting this house. The owners are wonderful and are most helpful with anything you need. The setting is very private and quiet, yet with easy access to getting around. It is clean, spacious, and has incredible views. Everything you need is provided including monkeys and sloths! Very beautiful setting. It was everything we wanted and more and we would definitely rent it again. Priscilla is great for a massage. The taxi driver they recommend was excellent. We thought we would be out exploring all the time, but actually enjoyed staying at the house enjoying cooking and watching nature! You will not be disappointed with this rental.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• 4 folks from Idaho

  4 folks from Idaho

  • Guest Kevin G.
  • Date of stay 11/22/12
  • Review Submitted 12/12/12
  We arrived in a seasonal down pour of rain, Ken met us with 2 huge umbrellas,although the jungle canopy made for good shelter too. The home was absolutley fantastic... After a brief tour and orientation Ken and Kim left us to enjoy this slice of paradise. The highlight of our visit were the afternoon visits from the local monkeys. The private beach was a 10 minute walk through the jungle and we were rewarded with a spectacular sandy beach. The local attractions were within a short drive.and the home's location makes it a perfect base camp for daily tours, dinning and Manuel Antonio Park.Ken's recommendation for dinner at Kapi Kapi for our anniversary dinner was spot on! Thank you Ken and Kim, your home made for a perfect celebration of our 10 year anniversary, Pura Vida!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Wonderful Family Vacation

  Wonderful Family Vacation

  • Guest David L.
  • Date of stay 07/31/12
  • Review Submitted 12/12/12
  My family and I, including in-laws, stayed for 10 days this past summer. The location was fantastic and the view from the balcony was breathtaking. The owners were very friendly and helped book excursions that were worthwhile. The housekeeper Maria and house attendant Jose were kind and considerate of your privacy. If you have the chance, ask Maria to make a traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Perfect for families.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Great overall experience!

  Great overall experience!

  • Guest dbayers
  • Date of stay 11/23/12
  • Review Submitted 11/27/12
  My husband and I went for our 10 year anniversary for just a few days and we had a wonderful time! The only regret was that we couldn't stay longer. The owners of the property, Kim and Ken were wonderful from beginning to end. They scheduled all the tours we wanted to go on, also great massages at the house and reserved a chef to go to the house to make us a romantic dinner one night. Every single one of those experiences were great! They recommended only but the best to us, so we were never dissapointed. The house has amazing views from everywhere, but especially from the balcony. We only went inside to sleep, because we could never get enough of the views, the animals and the great weather. Their grounds are beautifully landscaped and their horses are roaming free and you can see the monkeys and sloughs hanging from the trees right from your balcony. Overall great experience and would recommend it to anyone! Costa Rica is beautiful and the people there are the nicest we have ever encountered anywhere we have traveled to. Their food is amazing! I am not a big eater, but for some reason, I couldn't wait till my next meal so I could try something different. I was never dissapointed. If you want to try some authentic local food, go into the town of Quepos because the restaurants in Manuel Antonio are more for tourists.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thank you both so much for the joy you brought to us. Your smiles and positive attitude made it a pleasure to serve you. You were such easy people who appreciated everything that was offered to you. We were happy to share this beautiful creation with such appreciative people. We hope the rest of our season continues to bring us such nice people like yourselves. Please come back for your 11th year anniversary and bring your son, we will take you out to the Damas Island tour and the local butterfly exhibit. He will look so cute with the Blue Morpho and the other types of butterflies flying around him! Take good care. Your Hosts, Ken and Kim

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• Only regret, couldn't stay longer.

  Only regret, couldn't stay longer.

  • Guest becky
  • Date of stay 06/27/12
  • Review Submitted 09/03/12
  We were awed! What an amazing introduction to Costa Rica!! It's even better then the pictures and descriptions can show or tell. I cried when we walked in. It's impeccably clean, excellently maintained and beautifully decorated. We felt like we were living in an incredibly modern 'Swiss Family Robinson' tree house. What an adventure! I've never entered into a mansion through a rainforest jungle door or slept in a room that felt like a terrarium or walked a trail out the door that led to our own private beach. The views, you could spend a life time looking at the views and never get tired. The owners, Ken and Kim, make you feel right at home and very welcome. I highly recommend this property. We'd love to go back!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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RATES CUT AT LEAST 60% THIS YEAR. $2500 PER WEEK STARTING PRICES!!!!!
$ 2,500-STARTING PRICE -BASED ON 2 GUESTS -,DEPENDING ON SEASON!!!!
WE RESERVE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRICES AT ANY TIME BEFORE BOOKING LOCK IN
RATES ON BASED ON NUMBER OF GUESTS AND NUMBER OF DAYS AND TIME OF YEAR
EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON RATE IS $50.00 PER PERSON PER NIGHT BASED ON AGE
!FOR CREDIT CARDS YOU CAN USE PAYPAL OR VRBO   MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
READ THE REVIEWS AND SEE WHAT GUESTS WHO HAVE STAYED HERE SAY!!!!!
IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR CHILDREN WE NEED TO KNOW THEIR AGES!!WE LOVE HAVING THEM

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