Spanish style design w lots of exposed wood & character
Location: Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Turn right at Hotel Byblos. 400 m south, left 1st driveway) View Map
Accommodations: Complete Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 8-11)
Stay in one of the 4 Costa Rican homes featured on the television special "Around the World in 80 Homes" on the Fine Living Channel. Our home is located in the heart of Manuel Antonio, not "in the Manuel Antonio area." Please see the map below for details.
Casa Mono Titi (formerly Géminis del Pacifico) is a Spanish-style home with a Pacific Ocean view. The home is nestled in the jungle with visits from monkeys, sloth, lizards, iguanas, birds, butterflies and other exotic wildlife. However, you are near beaches, restaurants, shopping and other tour activities. Tour companies retrieve and deliver directly to and from our home.
You will have all of the comforts of your home. Amenities include a full modern kitchen with fullsize refrigerator, icemaker, dishwasher, oven, microwave, stovetop, coffee maker & grinder, blender juicer, toaster, dinnerware and utensils.
Our home offers a dining room with vaulted ceilings, a living area to relax with friends, 2 master bedrooms with private baths, 2 guest bedrooms with a shared bath, a den with cable TV and 8 ceiling fans throughout the home. We offer one king bed, two queen beds, one double bed and a day bed. Each bedroom has individual A/C units so you may control the temperature for sleeping.
Step outside of the home to enjoy your own private mosaic tiled pool surrounded by a beautiful large (1260 square feet) tiled terrace. You will be hidden away in our lushly landscaped property and enjoy total privacy as you listen to the Pacific Ocean and stargaze while you relax. Use the BBQ gas grill to prepare dinner or ask us to bring in a cook for an in-house dinner.
The temperatures are generally in the 80s during the day and 70s at night, but air conditioning is available in the bedrooms if you feel the need to use it. Local telephone service, a computer and broadband (high speed) are now available for our guests at no additional charge. We also provide WiFi capabilities from our computer to your laptop for emailing your friends from the pool or terrace.
Daily maid service is provided and a multi-lingual house manager is available to welcome you, assist you with tour planning or meet any of your needs. Laundry service is also available for a small fee to our maid.
Casa Mono Titi is located on a private side road but near restaurants, beautiful beaches, shopping and nightlife. When you schedule tours, they will pick you up at the house. If you rent a vehicle, parking is provided. Inexpensive taxis and buses are abundant on the main road, if you decide not to rent a vehicle.
Manuel Antonio is a 3 hour drive through mountains and oceanside from San Jose. Because of current bridge construction in Parrita (nearing completion as of Sept-09), we recommend flying SANSA. SANSA offers several flights daily from San Jose to Quepos, 20 minutes by air.
Casa Mono Titi is the perfect Costa Rican getaway. To complete your adventure, consider our All Inclusive Package. Book your tickets to San Jose and we take care of the rest, including domestic airfare, rental cars, tours, meals, spa treatments and anything else you may request. Make three easy payments via credit card to us and we take care of ALL of the details that normally would distract you from your vacation time. We will customize the package for your group. Ask for a quote for our All Inclusive Package.
For larger groups of 12-21, Casa Mono Titi may also be rented in combination with our other home Casa Mono Congo. See VRBO listing #170940 for additional details. We are the owners of these properties and we are not a "here today, gone tomorrow" management company.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Each bedroom is equipped with A/C. Our home & terrace have a great ocean breeze as well.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: High quality linens, fluffy towels & beach towels are provided.
- Off Street Parking: Parking for 2 rental cars is available.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib: We have a portable crib available if needed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: We have excellent cooks & chefs available for hire.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet: Broadband is now available for our guests.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Our Mac desktop is equipped to communicate with your laptop.
- Other Amenities
- Electronic Digital Safes
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: As with all of Costa Rica, take precautions with heights and any kind of insects or reptiles.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: All groups must have at least one person over 25 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking only allowed on our outside terraces. Absolutely no smoking in the bedrooms or indoor common areas.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Canopy Jungle Tours (zip lines), Rainmaker Tour (suspension bridges), 4x4 ATV Tours, Manuel Antonio National Park Tours (with or without a guide).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec-Apr... $75 pp pn... $600/night ... $4200/week (5 night minimum)
May-Nov... $50 pp pn... $400/night ... $2800/week (3 night minimum)
Rates are valid for groups of 8 persons.
Each additional person is $75 pp per night Dec-Apr, $50 pp per night May-Nov.
Discounts are available for smaller groups, extended stays & return guests.
No additional taxes or hidden fees apply.
No additional charges for holiday weeks.
Christmas 2009 (Dec 19-26) is available. New Years 09-10 is reserved.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Casa Mono Titi - Spanish-Style 3-Level Perfect for Ext. Family
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Manuel Antonio
We first visited Costa Rica Christmas 1997. We immediately fell in love with the country, its people and of course, its climate. Having traveled around the world, seldom had we returned to the same location but that was to change. We visited Manuel Antonio each year for Christmas from 1998 to 2000. In 2000 we purchased our first home and in 2005 we built our 2nd home. We share our homes with others so they may experience the wildlife and magic of Costa Rica in a private setting with close family and friends.
We chose Manuel Antonio because it provides more flora & fauna diversity than any other location in Costa Rica. The climate in Manuel Antonio is near perfection no matter what time of year you visit. Even in the driest month of April, the flora is green and fresh, unlike to the northwest area of the country. Guests comment that they see more wildlife from our terraces than from any other location during their vacations. Our guests are our best advertisers.
The Unique Benefits at this Complete Villa
Like many homes in Manuel Antonio, our homes sit on the hillside between Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, overlooking the jungle and Pacific Ocean. However, unlike most other homes, we are on the very edge of the unspoiled jungle (see map) and your view has no other homes, roads, electrical lines or other obstacles to distract you. The monkeys, sloth & birds come right to our terraces & trees. The photo opportunities and memories are incomparable.
We hope you select one or both of our homes for your stay and have the experience we have had that led us to move to Costa Rica.
Turn right off main road here. Go 400 meters to first driveway on left. Take driveway to Geminis del Pacifico & Casa Mono Congo.
Excellent for breakfast or lunch. Great coffee for gifts to the folks you left behind.
The public road ends at the park and does not continue as Google indicates.
Owner's Map of Manuel Antonio
Map is best viewed using Hybrid option. Our home is 400 meters off the main road and roughly 1600 meters (1 mile) from the beach "as the toucan flies".
Prior to living in Costa Rica, we lived in Chicago and owned a residential rental property business for 12 years. Suffering through many Chicago winters, it was an easy transition from the residential rental business up North to vacation rentals in Costa Rica. We built a home near Puriscal in the mountains of Costa Rica in 2006 and sold our final property in Chicago in 2007 completing our permanent move here. Although, we live in the mountains about 1 hour from San Jose, we visit our beach homes in Manuel Antonio when they are available to us.
We are actively involved in the communities of Manuel Antonio and Puriscal. We sponsored the purchase and installation of a 10-computer lab for the local elementary school in Piedades. We are currently providing full university scholastic scholarships to 5 local neighborhood youth. We have sponsored several local football teams with uniforms. We are active members of several ecological conservation groups. We love Costa Rica and believe in giving back as much or more than we receive from living in our new adopted country.
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- Spanish style design w lots of exposed wood & character - Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Vacation - Why Stay in a Hotel?
- Nestled into the jungle allowing wildlife to come to your doorstep - Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Vacation - Why Stay in a Hotel?
- Great areas for sitting and relaxing with friends. - Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Vacation - Why Stay in a Hotel?
- Beds with 100% cotton high thread count linens
- Pacific Ocean views
- The "monos" come to visit & perform often
- View looking towards the ocean from the staircase
- Modern & fully-equipped Kitchen
- Comfortable beds for a good night's rest
- Open, spacious bathrooms
- View from the 3rd floor balcony
- The monkeys make themselves at home
- Two common areas inside for gatherings & a huge terrace outside.
- You never know who will drop by for a visit !!
- Casa Mono Titi - A great place to relax and forget about your worries!
- Our repeat guests say our home is a great place for their children to visit
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We loved the accommodations at Geminis del Pacifico. The home, the view, all it had to offer was wonderful. We will recommend to others that may decide to go to Costa Rica and do plan on returning. Our schedule is very hectic so it may not be for a year or two. We had a guide for the week so did not call on the House Manager very often other than to see how to dial home. He was very helpful. Thanks and we will contact you upon our return Manuel Antonio. Thanks
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We’ve had a fantastic week here at Geminis. We came here for our wedding at Playitis and a reception here at the house. Thomas was very helpful organizing and the cook made an incredible meal & wedding cake. Everything about our stay was perfect. The zipline tour was fantastic, the guys spent a full day on deep sea fishing charter and caught 2 Mahi Mahi (Dorado) and a 150 lb. sailfish. The horseback riding trip was an adventure – make sure to ask for a horse that fits your disposition. We spent 2 days at the beach & had beautiful sunsets both times. Be a bit cautious of the little blue Portuguese Man-of-war, they sting. The monkeys here were amazing – we saw all 3 kinds anda heard the howlers welcome us the 1st morning and send us off our last morning. Thank you all for making our wedding a very memorable experience.
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This place was so nice, enjoyed our stay. The highlight was my son’s wedding on the beach. The sunset was so pretty for this great couple. The monkeys were so entertaining. We loved to watch them and have a ton of monkey pictures. The people were so nice and friendly and Thomas was just great arranging everything for us. The weather was such a nice change from the snow we left. My week here with all our friends will be a week I will never forget.
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Pete & Terry, What a great trip!! Your home is just the Best!! We loved all the tours. The water rafting one was the best tour. But just being here drinking & relaxing with a good book was the best time!! Again thank you.
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What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio with our whole family! We enjoyed your beautiful house and your gracious staff who kept the house spotless and us feeling well cared for and safe. The “hill” for exercise balanced our good appetite and wonderful food, especially in Quepos at Muchandos and aboard the Calypso. The poolside patio and grill were a bonus we enjoyed thoroughly as we viewed the beautiful Pacific and playful monkeys. We couldn’t have picked a better place unless it was one with a zipline through to the beach. Thanks.
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Hola Pete and Terry. Wow, what a jaw-dropping place you have here. From the moment we touched down in this jungle-rainforest-ocean paradise, it’s been non-stop fun, but at a wonderfully relaxing pace. Here’s our favorites: Canopy safari – easy and loads of laughs; MA national park – awesome beach and animals; ATV tour to beautiful waterfall, lunch and shopping at Soda de Mango on the beach with great BBQ chicken; Pizza Nappoli – wine, great Caesar salad and pizza by the pool; Delicious rice & beans & plantains just about everywhere. Okay, enough about food. Just hanging around the pool at the casa, we saw howlers, about 30 mono Titis, the white-faced monkeys and even a 3-toed sloth right on the railing next to the hammock! Coming from the streets of busy Chicago, it’s hard to believe this is real and not a beautiful movie set. A mesmerizing view, comfortable accommodations, a lovely staff and ideally situated… it all added up to a perfect family vacation for us. Thank you so, so much. Of course, we’ll be back.
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The house was wonderful. The kids swam all day. Marisol cooked two wonderful meals and we truly enjoyed your little bit of paradise.
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We very much enjoyed staying here. It was everything we hoped for and more. Thanks for sharing it with us. We have enjoyed Costa Rica - so many experiences ... The monkeys! The beach! and earthquake [5.1 not a problem] Our tours, horseback riding and rafting! The people here are friendly and welcoming. The weather was great. All in all, a very special time for our family. All the best - Happy New Year
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Pete and Terry - Your houses are beautiful! You are wonderful hosts and guides. We loved each of our adventures from the canopy tours, horseback riding, hiking, body surfing, rainmaking and snorkeling. Had excellent meals by Marisol. There was truly something for each of us and our varied interests. Thank you and best of luck with the grand opening of Casa Mono Congo. The Chicago/Austin Chicas
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Wow! What a wonderful home you have. We enjoyed our time in this amazing country and hope to come back very soon. Good luck with your new house, thank you for everything The J. CA Clan