Pete's Place Manuel Antonio Ocean/ Mtn. Views Safe Pool Air Con Wi Fi

• Spring Trip

  Spring Trip

  • Guest Traveler
  • Date of stay 03/10/13
  • Review Submitted 04/13/13
  Pete's Place was an awesome place to stay for Spring Break. We are 2 adults and one teenager and it was perfect. Everyone was so nice and willing to help with whatever. Pete was around if we needed, but was not all over us. Itza took care of all our tours and transportation and did a great job. My wife says that she also gives a great massage on the beach! This is not a resort, but if you want to ride the bus, eat and hang out with the locals, I highly recommend it. The pool is really awesome. After a day full of adventures, come home and jump in a huge, private pool set in the jungle. That's what I'm talking about! Thanks Pete and Itza!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Thanks Billy, it was a pleasure having you and your family stay at Pete's. I wish you all well and hope to see again some day. Again thanks for your kind review, it's always nice to know that our guests enjoyed themselves. Pete

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• Great Stay at Pete's Place

  Great Stay at Pete's Place

  • Guest Jean
  • Date of stay 03/25/13
  • Review Submitted 04/02/13
  We enjoyed the extra room a house gives you over a hotel (we were 2 adults 2 children), access to a washer and dryer after a week in CR, the ability to walk to the grocery store, ATM, and various restaurants. We did not have a car and it was not a problem. Tours pick you up at the house and just 'Pete's Place' is all the info they need. Kitchen and furnishings were sufficient, coffee and a few other staples kindly provided in the fridge. Mountain view porch extremely pleasant all times of day. Walls not extending to ceiling not an issue for us at all. Made it seem very tropical. House is not luxurious. It is fairly basic but extremely comfortable for a family and very conveniently located. I'm not usually a big air conditioning fan but it was *most* appreciated in the CR heat. Pool was definately the best part. It is 3 ft.+ deep at the shallow end so if you have small children, it might be an issue. Wonderful for 7-8 yo kids/adults and super warm. Sloths, toucans, etc. visited the pool, making it extra special. Pete met us at the front gate when we arrived, showed us all we needed. Itza made all tour arrangements, which was fantastic. After morning tours, returned to house around 2:00 and had PB sandwiches by the pool and kids swam for hours. Kids were happy so we were happy. Very, very enjoyable.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thanks so much for your kind words, we try to keep everyone happy and try to ensure their vacation is as good as possible. It was a pleasure meeting you guys and I do hope to see you again one da. Cheers Pete

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• Perfect Vacation

  Perfect Vacation

  • Guest Linda w.
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 04/07/12
  I arrived at Pete's place with 5 others, a mixture of friends and relatives. The driver that Itza arranged to pick us up at the airport in San Jose was very accommodating and stopped along the way at different points of interest. We even stopped at a fruit stand and bought pineapple, mangos, and watermelon. The vendor showed us the fruit of the cashew tree which we sampled. Definitely an aquired taste. He also stopped at a large super market so we could get supplies. Pete's place was perfect for our group. We enjoyed our coffe every morning on the deck overlooking the mountains. The pool was delightful. The place was clean thanks to Alicia who came by every other day. Itza arranged our tours for us and they were the best. The house was very central to everything we needed. The bus stop was 5 minutes away and we used it often. Fifty cents got you to where ever you wanted to go and it came frequently. The small convenience store was also within a short walking distance and the ATM just beyond that. We found a wonderful restaurant across the street that we liked so much we ate there twice. All in all it was a wonderful experience. Thank-you Pete and Itza for making our vacation a wonderful experience. Linda Wright Burlington VT

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• 13 nights in Paradise!!!

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  13 nights in Paradise!!!

  • Guest Mait, Pat, Jim and Sandi Manitoba Canada
  • Date of stay 02/13/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  Highlights were the tours that Itza arranged for us. Manuel Antonio National Park Mangroves at night!! Sunset Sail Zipline ( Canopy) Butterfly Farm Cafe Milagro was the best for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as the Canopy restaurant at Villas Lirio ( across the street!!) The pool made our holiday!! We enjoyed the dogs company when they decided to visit us. Love the coffee. The last night we had dinner at Victoria's Restaurant, it was superb and the music was great. Thanks Pete

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• Pete's Place is fabulous!!

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  Pete's Place is fabulous!!

  • Guest Claudia, Gloria, Carolyn, Valerie..............
  • Date of stay 01/07/12
  • Review Submitted 03/14/12
  Pete's Place is fabulous. We had an amazing time. Pete and Itza were great hosts. Itza scheduled our transportation and tours and all went smoothly. The house is very comfortable and the pool is the best. We saw three Toucans and lots of monkeys by the pool! We loved the canopy tour. It was a pleasure to wake up and be greeted by the dogs Sasha, Moose and Max. Thanks Peter and Itza We will be back!!!

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• Thanks Pete, Itza, and Alicia!!!

  Thanks Pete, Itza, and Alicia!!!

  • Guest Claudia D.
  • Date of stay 01/07/12
  • Review Submitted 01/14/12
  Me, my two sisters, mom, and two aunts (a girl's vacation) spent 4 wonderful nights and 5 days at Pete's Place. We had an amazing time! Pete's place is large, extremely comfortable, very clean, and in an amazing location (between Quepos and Manuel Antonio, in walking distance to the supermarket and many excellent restaurants). The space was perfect for our group and we were very excited to have air conditioning in all rooms and HOT WATER. We enjoyed waking up and sitting on the side deck with our coffee (from Cafe Milagro) and fresh fruit (definitely buy some from some of the vendors off the road on the way to Quepos/Manuel Antonio). The view from the side deck is breathtaking with the view of the mountains. The kitchen and living space are very comfortable. We enjoyed cooking our own food, making blended drinks, and sitting on the decks in the afternoon and evenings. The pool is absolutely amazing!!!! We saw numerous monkeys and Toucans while sunning by the pool. Itza was amazing at setting up our canopy safari tour (so fun) and reserving chairs for us at the less rowdy end of the public beach. She also told us the best days/times to go to the National Park in Manuel Antonion where we also saw a TON of monkeys. She was also very helpful in telling us where to eat and how much to offer taxi drivers, etc. Pete and Itza gave us our privacy but were so accomodating when we had questions. The dogs (Max, Moose, and Sasha) were very friendly and we enjoyed lounging with them on the decks. Pete also has a new grill on the side deck. We didn't use it but it looks like it would have been great to grill some fish or steaks on. Alicia (the housekeeper) came to clean while we were there and she did an amazing job. She left fresh flowers after cleaning and stayed out of our way while getting everything done. She was so sweet. We absolutely will be back to Quepos/Manuel Antonion and would love to stay at Pete's Place again.

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• 5 Night stay by the Macfarlane's (family of 5)

  5 Night stay by the Macfarlane's (family of 5)

  • Guest Macca
  • Date of stay 12/16/11
  • Review Submitted 01/08/12
  Spent three weeks in Costa Rica and our 5 night stay at Pete's place was certainly enjoyable. The accommodation certainly met our expectations and for a family of five was great - have a separate parent's room and bathroom certainly helped. The convenience of Pete's place was great perched equally between Quepos and Manuel Antonio and having our own car made whatever we wanted to do easy. The advice of Itza and Pete was invaluable and we certainly partaked in both the sugesstions and the massages ! Our children simply loved the pool and we were able to see monkey, Macaw and Toucan (very lucky) whilst swimming. The house is not a walk to the beach but transport is available. The jungle views were certainly better than the water views and we very much enjoyed a quiet drink on the deck overlooking the jungle after the kids were in bed. Kitchen could have been better equipped but we had sufficient to make do as we cooked most of our meals. The house did advertise a BBQ and being from Australia forms part of our cooking and the BBQ available was not functioning, Manuel Antonio and Pete's place was a great experience for us and we certainly would consider staying at Pete's place again.

  Owner response: It was a pleasure having you guys stay at the house, and thank you for the tips about A) The BBQ-- It has been replaced with a brand new large BBQ with side burner as well. B) All the pots and frying pans in the kitchen have been replaced and the kitchen is now fully up to date. It is thanks to people like yourselves that make us love this business, meeting people and families, and seeing their joy at seeing a monkey or a toucan and more. Thank you so much for visiting us, and we hope to see you all again some day. We hope your continuing vacation is going well. Thanks for the helpful suggestions, without client feed back ( good and bad) we would not be aware of waht needs fixing or up grading. Cheers Peter @ Itza

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• A huge disappointment

  A huge disappointment

  • Guest Christelle B.
  • Date of stay 11/30/11
  • Review Submitted 01/07/12
  Congratulations to the person who took the pictures of the house : it makes the place look like it's luxury while it's not : hugely deceptive is what comes to my mind. Even though the house is well maintained and almost equipped as described, you have to be aware of several facts. First, the house is one big room with only partitions to separate the living room from the bathroom and the bedrooms, so do not expect any privacy. And the house is quite old, not as bright and fresh as the pictures make it look like. You will share the property with the owner, its dogs and any other guests as your balcony will face the 2 other houses located on the property. As for the swimming pool, you won't see it right away : you have to make a long walk down to a very steep hill (very slippery when it rains) to find it. The only good point : the owner provided good customer service. However, the disappointment was so huge that I stayed only long enough (only one night) to find another place to spend the remaining of my vacations. If you're only looking for a house where to stay, no matter what you get, this place is allright. But if you're looking for a house you want to enjoy and where to feel at home and relax, I won't recommand this property.

  Owner response: Thank You for your critique of our property, it is always good to hear what out guests have to say, both good and bad, as it : A) Gives us a chance to respond and B) Tells what we need to work on to please our guests, which is always our main goal. We have never tried to hide the fact that the house has walls that don't reach the ceiling, but having lived in the house I can say that it was never a problem. The " partitions" are block walls 7 1/2 Ft. High, and you don't hear conversation, room to room. The up side to this arrangement is that the whole house is air conditioned, whereas in most rentals here, only the bedrooms are air conditioned. The house is very bright when the sun is shining, lots of windows and a skylight as well. Unfortunately,if you arrive while it is raining, almost dark and the lights are on, and the next day it's raining the house will look dark. It is true this is not a new house, but it is well maintained and comfortable. There are two other houses on the property, one very small ( where my girlfriend /concierge lives and my own, ( both single people) yes you can see the roof of my house, but it definitely not in the view. ( The property is almost 2 acres in size) and we do our best to stay out of the way. Most guests love Moose Max and Sasha ( The Dogs) as they are very people friendly and provide security!!! ( People who love dogs love these guys)! There is a short walk down to the pool, most enjoy the feeling of privacy! ( We personally never use the pool if guests are there.) We had an unusually wet Nov.and early Dec ( It is still green season at that time). so I apologize if it was a little slippery going down the steps, but all steps are a little slippery when it is raining. It is true the pool is not convenient for the very old, the infirm and the seriously over weight. This is an ideal family home with the Master Suite across the hall and completely private, so parents or grandparents can enjoy their privacy. We do not advertise the house as a luxury home, and certainly do not price it that way, we simply offer a comfortable, convenient, well equipped home in a super handy location, with views and a great pool, at a fair price!!! Please take this critique in context with the others here and be open minded when making your decision. We would love to have you visit us and enjoy beautiful Costa Rica, and we will do everything to ensure a great vacation. Thank You and Happy New Year Peter @ Itza

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• Thank You Pete.........

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  Thank You Pete.........

  • Guest Rick, Chris, Phil, Sarah, Michael, Paige Tuson Ar.
  • Date of stay 03/26/11
  • Review Submitted 08/15/11
  Thank You Pete for providing the " ULTIMATE " Costa Rican experience! Your house is beautiful and extremely accommodating. We felt like we were at home in an instant ( except with a better view and an amazing pool!!). Itza was great planning our activities: Scuba Diving- Zip Lining and the National Park ( Manuel Antonio) tour. We girls recommend a massage from Itza at the pool! It was so relaxing, she really knows how to use her hands, and the facials were also sublime! Moose and Max were gracious hosts as well, paying us a visit every now and then for a pat on the head. Every place we ate at was great, the highlight being our last night's dinner at Cafe Milagro ( El Patio). El Avion and Barba Roja were also quite good. If you want some local flavor Los Amigos is just down the street, and restaurant Angel beside Super Joseth's ( Supermarket & Liqor Store) were great and decently priced. Everything is super close by and convenient around Pete's. The bus is handy , but we found walking was just as great. We are defiantly sad to be living and going back to our hum drum lives after this experience. We all hope to come back some day and we will most definitely want to stay here again. Thanks again Pete, Itza, Moose and Max.

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• Loved our stay!

  Loved our stay!

  • Guest Pam
  • Date of stay 02/25/11
  • Review Submitted 03/23/11
  We just recently stayed at Pete's place and had the best and most relaxing vacation we have ever had with our kids. It is such an amazing place.... It was like having our own private jungle retreat including our own private and very beautiful pool. As has been said before, Pete was helpful but gave us lots of privacy. We did hear some traffic noise but that is so minor compared to the amazing setting that is offered. Plus, being close to that road also meant we could walk to restaurants and the grocery store. (By the way, you can't see the busy road or any traffic from anywhere on Pete's property and his entrance is not on a busy road.) We were also fortunate to have many visits from the squirrell monkeys right off the back deck. I can't say enough good things about our stay at Pete's. Since we have come home, we still miss having coffee/tea on the deck overlooking the jungle every morning..... Thanks Pete!

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

  Owner response: Hi Pam, it was great having you guys stay at Pete's, nice folks always make my life easier. Hope to see you again some day. Not to worry Spring is just around the corner and Summer not too long, but for now enjoy your memories of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica and of course Pete's Place. Thank You again for your kind comments and all the best in the future. Pete

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