Ocean, Mtn & Jungle Views with Private Beach! Nov/Dec Special Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 230289

Luxurious Paradise Found at Pacifico Villa

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Location: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (In Tulemar Gardens; 15 Minute Drive to Quepos Airport)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-10)

Pacifico Villa is a privately owned luxury vacation villa inspired by Bali architecture & decor with all of the amenities of a luxury five star beach resort in the heart of Manuel Antonio; only 1 mile from Manuel Antonio National Park. Guests will enjoy all the amenities of a 5 star beach resort including: full concierge, pool & beach beverage & meal service, room service, full service restaurant, daily maid service & located in the exclusive residential gated resort of Buena Vista in Tulemar Gardens. Buena Vista Villas was chosen as a Best For Families by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers' Choice® awards.

Pacifico Villa is a Bali-inspired home that affords tranquility, relaxation, & a "paradise found" feeling. This serene setting will hit you the moment you pass through the massive teak front door. You'll be whisked away to a "paradise found" as you quickly unwind upon taking in the rainforest, mtn. & pacific ocean views! Inside you'll find 2900 sq ft of open floor living space, natural stone floors, handsome native wood beams, granite & marble counters throughout. 3+ exquisitely appointed bedrooms (convertible bed), 3 1/2 bathrooms located in a gated ocean front community named Tulemar Gardens in Manuel Antonio. Oversized picture-windows & glass folding doors open onto the outdoor veranda, bringing in the best of nature, ocean, jungle, mountains & wonderful sunsets. Warm year around ocean & air temperatures bless Manuel Antonio enhancing your experience while maximizing relaxation & enjoyment on your vacation.

This luxurious villa is designed to encourage outdoor living; on the veranda you'll be able to dine under the moonlight, Costa Rican style on a teak dining table-set, "to die for" comfortable swivel-rocking chairs, cocktail tables, large Jacuzzi over looking the ocean & jungle, & 3 cooling ceiling fans. On the veranda you'll enjoy sweeping Pacific Ocean views & a jungle teaming with birds & wildlife. Here is where the mountains, jungle, & abundant wildlife meet the Pacific Ocean.

Indoors, the space is colorful, airy & reflects a tranquil international decor.
On the main level there is a full kitchen open to a spacious living area, & a separate lounge TV/DVD area with a daybed that comfortably sleeps two. Throughout the interior there is an understated, clean, & international look with furniture, artwork & baskets from Bali, lava stone from Costa Rica, & granite from Brazil. Ideally suited for intimate dining with friends & family, you'll have the option of dining in, using the on-site restaurant or dine out at numerous restaurants within walking distance from the villa. Weddings & catering can also be arranged at the beach day or night for a truly unique experience.

Enjoy the stunning private beach, 3 landscaped swimming pools, 35 acres of jungle with hiking trails all rolled up in the most idyllic setting when one imagines in a tropical paradise. Pacifico Villa's elegance & rare setting make for an ultimate relaxing experience in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful locations. The perfect setup for families & friends to enjoy the tranquility of this magnificently exclusive property. With a large 450 square foot wrap around outdoor veranda you'll love taking in the jungle, ocean, & wildlife that call this property home. The property is home to the most amazing wildlife... you're likely to encounter White Faced monkeys, Titi monkeys, Howler Monkeys, Sloths, Toucans, Pizotes, Iguanas & a variety of exotic birds, butterflies, & amazing flora that are commonly seen & call Tulemar Gardens their home. In addition, you enjoy walking thru the marked hiking trails viewing natural flora, fauna & breathtaking ocean observation points & picnic/rest areas.

3 spacious bedrooms are on the lower levels, 2 bedrooms with 2 luxurious queen featherbeds & the 3rd bedroom with a king size bed all with European linens, AC, cable TV/DVD player, & a private terrace with lounge chairs & table. You will fall asleep gazing at the natural setting & hearing the sounds of the rain-forest & ocean. Each bedroom also has an en-suite, gorgeous bathroom, with both a conventional & a luxuriant open-air rain-shower that offers both privacy & spectacular ocean views. Whether here on your honeymoon, or vacationing with friends & family, you will enjoy the uniqueness of this property.

Tulemar Gardens is unique in that it has its own Blue Flag Award winning, rip-tide free beach. Being inaccessible from the outside, our tropical beach is both safe & private. The beach is tucked in a protected cove allowing minimal currents with just enough wave action for the kids to boggy board & the parents to pamper themselves in the year around warm Costa Rican waters. Sun-worshippers will love the private open beach nestled in the tropical palm trees & lush jungle. In addition to free boogie boards & kayaks, it has easy access to some great snorkeling; just use one of the kayaks & explore the area! There is a beach-side cantina offering your favorite tropical drinks, beers, & the same menu that is offered at the Tulemar Cafe restaurant; simply charge to Villa Pacifico & they will be delivered straight to your lounge chair on the beach. Umbrellas, chairs & beach towels are complimentary. Free shuttle bus service to & from the beach is included.

We would be happy to assist you with your planning & activities. Or, you can have personal concierge arrange for tours & adventure reservations, auto rentals, catered meals or private in-villa chef service, sailing, fishing, spa, & so on. A private chef is available for hire to grocery shop, or to prepare & serve up to 3 meals per day. You may wish to consider the luxury of having a chef-prepared gourmet dinner serve in-villa & al-fresco on your arrival evening! Ready to grill complete meals can be delivered, or fully cooked ready-to-eat dining.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: A/C in all bedrooms, Main living room and kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: Daily maid service including all linens changed daily. Pool and beach towels provided
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed (4) : Two Queen beds in 2 bedrooms
  • Convertible Bed: Day lounge/tv area near main living room can be used as another bed.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (3)
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite) (3)
  • DVD (3)
  • Video Library
  • Private Hot Tub: Spa located outdoors on veranda
  • Shared Pool (3) : Two family pools and one adult pool located on property
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator: Kitchen also has a large stand alone ice maker.
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: Full catering services available upon request
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Dining table and 6 chairs, Two large comfort chairs and tables located on the veranda. Each bedroom also has a covered patio, lounge chairs, table, and chairs.
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Ocean View: Views of Ocean, Jungle, and Mountains
  • Water View
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone: Land phones in kitchen, living room, and each bedroom. Wireless internet in home.
  • Broadband Internet: High speed wireless available
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless available
• Other Amenities
  • Private Ocean Beach, 3 Swimming Pools, Full Concierge Service, Pool and Beach beverage and meal service, Room service, Full service restaurant Kayaks, snorkel gear, boogie boards, Hiking trails, Abundant wildlife & jungle, Shuttle service, Each bedroom has a safe for safe storage of your passports, etc.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Horseback Riding

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High Season .. $675/night
Low Season ... $550/night
Excludes holidays. Please inquire about holiday rates.

August - Sept Special Discount: email owner for special rate promotion

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/11/09
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  Tracy Parent , Lakeville, MN
  • If there’s a paradise on earth, I think it’s safe to say that I’ve found it! Our family recently traveled to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica for 10 days. The adventure was loosely planned at first until I was recommended by a friend to call the owner (Keith Brown) of Pacifico Villa. That's when our trip came together. Keith who knows the country very well gave us great suggestions for our activities, restaurants, & site seeing. I took the good advice and we discovered a Costa Rica that exceeded our expectations! I would highly encourage anyone traveling to the area to experience. Pacifico Villa in Buena Vista, Tulemar is a 3-bedroom +, “home” complete with a full kitchen, state-of-the-art eco-friendly appliances, lavish furnishings, a Jacuzzi on the veranda, private outdoor showers, incredible views of the pacific ocean, jungle and mountains, and the most comfortable bed I’ve slept on in years, the list continues... Although our favorite thing was the large outdoor veranda for the viewing the ocean, wildlife watching, and relaxing with our group. While the cost was $550 a night, I would definitely say it was more than worth the price. I think about some of the hotels I’ve booked in New York or Europe for just under that amount and the amenities offered did not compare with what I found in Buena Vista. While it was difficult to pry myself from my accommodations (easy to understand why), I managed, and was perhaps even more surprised by what I found outside of the villa and around the resort: A lush jungle with monkeys swinging from trees and sloths nestled among the branches; a private beach that is spectacular...where I was able to use a complimentary kayak to explore nearby coves; a hillside restaurant; a gorgeous “endless pool” with a waterfall cascading into it; and a very convenient shuttle service taking guests anywhere through the resort (with the amount of hills in Manuel Antonio, I was grateful for it!). The staff at Buena Vista was made up of some of the most accommodating and friendly people. When it came time to explore the streets of Manuel Antonio, I found that maneuvering through the town was easy with their various recommendations. I ate at -- in my opinion -- some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica including Kapi Kapi (across the street), the Tapas Bar, and the Aqua Azul – each only a short walk away (all inexpensive and unique). I have already recommended Pacifico Villa to a friend of mine and her fiancé traveling to the country for their honeymoon in the spring. While it serves as the ultimate backdrop for such a romantic occasion, a trip with the family or a group of friends would be well-served here. I wanted to share my excitement for Pacifico Villa as I’m sure you will too. Thanks Keith for helping make this family trip the best vacation we've ever had! We hope to be back very soon!
• 08/11/09
  Positive Rating
  Jon Terry , Newport Beach, CA
  • Keith - Just wanted to tell you we loved your place in Manuel Antonio. We were extremely happy b/c your place has the best view in Buena Vista. Anyway, my wife and kids had the time of their lives! Pura Vida! We saw some titi monkeys on your beach, but that was after we did the titi canopy tour and saw literally hundreds of them flying and wrestling near the restaurant there. On the Chino boat tour we had white face (capuchins?) monkeys climbing all over us as they were fed bananas by the guides. We also saw hundreds of iguanas all over the country. The kids saw crocs but I did not. We toured the park (MA) and saw more monkeys, sloths, couple snakes, toucans. For me the better waves for surfing were up in Mal Pais (Nicoya Peninsula), but the family loved Tulemar the best. Agua Azul was the best restaurant near your home (we ate there twice). Gran Escape was second best. We cooked a huge roast and potatoes on Sunday and had a big America feast on the balcony table. Special mention: Christian is a fantastic concierge. Helped us with everything. We had mostly beautiful weather. The norm was sunny mornings and rain in the afternoons and early evenings. A couple days it did not rain at all. The power went out one night during a huge thunderstorm. A couple of big trees in Tulemar fell in the wind and blocked some of the roads too. We don't ever get thunderstorms in Southern California so the kids thought the thunder and lightning was cool. Your recommendations were very reliable. Seriously the best family trip we ever had! Thanks again!
• 08/09/09
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  Maureen Baker , Denver, Colorado
  • We stayed at the Pacifico Villa 404 in Buena Vista. The 3 bedroom, four bath villa itself was truly spectacular. The decor is very tasteful-- the star attraction being the canopy of trees & flowers that surround each standalone villa. Our 3-bedroom had 3 floors. The common space on the first floor had travertine floors, powder room, compact but very usable kitchen, & small sleeping nook that could be used as a lounge or semi-private 4th bedroom. We spent as much time as possible on the spacious terrace, complete with dining table, b-bque grill, lights, fan, hot tub, and up close views of the jungle canopy. Birdwatchers & lovers of flowers and trees, the occasional monkey show and the night-after-night gorgeous sunsets can find the terrace time so enjoyable they don't want to leave. All bedrooms had bathrooms with indoor-outdoor showers- spacious enough for two & decorated with natural pebble walls and slate flooring. Our group of ten has been very comfortable. We have cooked & eaten in more than we expected to, because we love the spacious pleasant ambiance and feel so lucky to be in what feels like a natural spa retreat setting. The beach is attended by the warm & accomodating David, who takes care of your need for towels, chaise lounges, umbrellas, boogie boards, kayaks, snorkel equipment and other beach toys. With it's proximity to the equator, the weather in Costa Rica is a predictable 80-90 degrees farenheit almost every day of the year. The ocean water on our visit in June is so warm and temperate that several of us have made swimming in the ocean for an hour at a time a high priority each day. The sand is soft- grey in color, the water blue, and the lush foliage of the jungle embraces the cove & is home to wildlife that are easy to spot. Sloth, cappucian monkeys, titi monkeys, kudamunda, a wide variety of colorful birds all made an appearance on property. Surprisingly, we did not find Costa Rica very "buggy." Aside from a few mosquito bites, they did not bother us at all. Each afternoon when our group of 10 went down to the beach, there were fewer than 10 other guests at the beach. The property is great for friends, families, and couples seeking a romantic retreat. The property also contains several pools--the one closest to our villa was the "adult pool," perfect for our group. The freshwater infinity pool was beautifully designed and landscaped. Again, rarely was anyone there, and it provided a serene retreat for readers, sunbathers, or anyone wanting to take a quick dip after the short hike up from the beach. We used the great concierge services, valuable because we did not rent a car and we needed to select excursions that included transportation with hotel pick-up. Zipline adventure and snorkel cruises were booked by the concierge, as well as a couple of very good dinners. As we depart from this country where the people are so warm and the setting so extraordinary, we are all feeling refreshed, renewed, & very grateful!

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