180-Degree, Ocean-View Villa

• Simply Amazing!!

  Simply Amazing!!

  • Guest Tim W. (Chesapeake VA)
  • Date of stay 07/06/13
  • Review Submitted 07/13/13
  This was my first trip to Costa Rica and it was awesome. We were only there for 5 days, yet it was one of the best vacations I have ever been on. Where to start ... Casa Alta is even better than advertised!! The tri-level floor plan is very unique and the solid wood floors are awesome. AC in the bedrooms work great. Stereo is nice and even watched one of the several movies that are provided. Olivier setup the zipline tour for us on Tuesday and that was awesome - I had ziplined before but there is no comparison ... this was the best $70 a person I have ever spent ... you MUST find time for it. The park is nearby and we saw all four types of monkeys, toucan and a couple sloths. The first place you need to visit upon arrival though is EMILIO'S. He was the first local we talked to as we needed to call to have someone meet us at the house because we took our time coming in from San Jose and he let us use his personal cell phone - great first impression of the area. Great place for food no matter what time of day it is - breakfast, lunch or dinner. He has the most awesome Tuna dinner in all of MA, possibly even all of CR. We also ate at El Avion's - food was decent, not great, beautiful view and a troop of howler monkeys were there late afternoon. El Wagon has good pizza and fish tacos. I would not recommend Costa Verde for breakfast ... asked 5 times for a glass of water and my syrup has a fly inside the bottle - Only reason we were there for breakfast was Emilio was closed on Tuesday :-(. Owners brother lives close by and even called to check on us when his internet wasnt working to ensure ours was on and even had the cable guy check ours when they came out to investigate his problem. Flor was very nice and unless you are looking for her, she is nearly invisible when she is there. Pool was a nice added feature and was kept very clean. I will be back again soon to visit CR and Casa Alta will most likely be my destination in future stays on the Pacific Coast. One last comment - if you have a car and dont mind driving about an hour or so, please go to Jaco and visit the Taco Bar - the place is also awesome - just goggle it - well worth the day trip to the beach in Jaco and the food. Pura Vida - I miss it already ... see you soon!!!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Fabulous stay in Manuel Antonio

  Fabulous stay in Manuel Antonio

  • Guest Amy M.
  • Date of stay 03/16/13
  • Review Submitted 03/23/13
  My husband and I just returned from a week in Manuel Antonio, where we lodged at Casa Alta. Olivier was great in helping us plan our activities before we arrived and throughout our stay. He was responsive and readily available if we needed anything (restaurant recommendations, etc) and very accommodating. The house is conveniently located, within walking distance to several restaurants (Emilio's, just down the street, is fantastic and was recommended by Olivier) and a small grocery. The views from the house are amazing, especially at sunset. The house is very private, and the pool was a welcome respite from a hot day hiking in the park or lounging on the beach. We rented a car for the drive from San Jose, which we found useful for a short drive to the beautiful beaches from Casa Alta. Flor, the housekeeper, kept everything tidy and visited nearly every day, even did our laundry mid-way through our stay. We cannot wait for a return trip. We would definitely recommend.

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• Casa Alta

  Casa Alta

  • Guest karin h.
  • Date of stay 03/09/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  We stayed at Casa Alta for a week in March 2013 and had a lovely time. The house is very nice, has a dipping pool, beautiful outside patio and a couple of balconies from which you can see the ocean. There is a bus, within walking distance, that goes between quepos and manuel antonia all day long and costs only 50c. There are many restaurants and coffee bars as well as a small super market within walking distance. The jungle is also within reach, as are various beaches. The owners were very helpful in booking trips/outings for us. The accommodation was good and a cleaner came daily to do the laundry, beds and dishes. There was also internet, but the tv reception was not the best.

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• Superb Vacation, wonderful villa

  Superb Vacation, wonderful villa

  • Guest Luzmilda V.
  • Date of stay 02/16/13
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  This has to rank amongs the best vacation ever. Manuel Antonio is by far the best destination and the house was perfect for us. The help we received from the house manager was spot on and we had great activities during the week. The Zipline and Park tour with Juan was unique and we would not have seen as much without a guide. Eating out was more expensive than we thought but the chef service is highly recommended. We had a fantastic diner with a touch of local flavours. The beaches were great and in general the Costa ricans are really friendly. We enjoyed the fact that the villa was so close to the local market which had everything. Emilios coffee at the end of the road has to be the best in MA ! We found the house really clean and flor the housekeeper was really nice. we had laundry done and she made sure sand was kept out of the house. The house is fun has an original layout. The wooden Floors gave it a warm feel and in general the villa has a nice vibe. The WIFI was fantastic and it was nice to be outside checking Emails in the morning. Fantastic shade, nice beds , good location. The only bad comment is that the TV is not great.

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• Lovely Villa

  Lovely Villa

  • Guest Sheri J.
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 08/21/12
  Our family of 4 spent four nights in Casa Alta in August. The outdoor area is lovely with a heavenly pool and pretty tropical surroundings. The master bedroom was huge with a nice bathroom. The bedrooms were all very separate from one another which didn't work for our family as the kids wanted to be closer to us at night so we all bunked in the master bedroom. I can see why this would be great for families with older kids or couples. We had maid service daily. We felt very safe and buses and taxi's are about 1 block from the villa. Unfortunately the WIFI was not working for our stay and after waiting for the repair man, it couldn't be fixed. The DVD was also not working and with rains every night and no car, we were hoping to catch a couple of movies. There were great movies avail but couldn't watch. The other reviewers mention items stocked in the house. The house was bare when we arrived and not even sugar was avail for coffee in the morning. My only other complaint is that the sheets on my son's bed were dirty and I had asked for them to be cleaned and it wasn't done. The furniture and blankets were worn as well and animal droppings were under the pillow on the chair in the living room. Seems like no one did a spot check on the villa prior to our arrival. We still had a lovely time and used the outdoor/pool area.

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• Amazing family birthday celebration

  Amazing family birthday celebration

  • Guest Bob (Oxford, MI)
  • Date of stay 03/05/12
  • Review Submitted 03/31/12
  Our family, all adults, spent a wonderful week at Casa Alta and loved it. The pictures are accurate. The home is spacious and clean and the bedrooms are each secluded and have their own bathrooms. The master bedroom, bathroom and deck with hammock and sofas was astounding, windows all around. The refrigerator was stocked with a few Imperial beers and coffee which was really nice. The deck and pool were used every morning for breakfast and sunning----and cooling off! Olivier arranged our transportation from and to the airport which was so easy. Our driver stopped at the classic sight seeing spots and on our return trip the bathroom stop was at a very nice shop for last minute purchases. We arranged our tours through Olivier and Luz. We got discounts at each of them and the vans picked us up at the house. The bus stop to the beach and Quepos is at the end of the street and cabs are plentiful. We walked to restaurants in the evenings and to the bars and hotels for sunset watching. We would advise stopping on your way to the house in Quepos and getting some groceries and beverages at the larger markets there. We shopped at the local Super Joseth which worked, but we think the larger stores would be better. Everyone we met was friendly and kind, and all appreciated that we were visiting their country. It was a great experience and we recommend this house to anyone going to the Manuel Antonio area.

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• Great place to stay in Manuel Antonio

  Great place to stay in Manuel Antonio

  • Guest Stephanie B.
  • Date of stay 07/15/11
  • Review Submitted 07/24/11
  Waking up each morning to the sounds of howler monkeys and a beautiful view of both the mountains and ocean was awesome! Casa Alta was comfortable and always clean(thanks to the cleaning lady, Flor, who we just adored). Olivier and Luz were so accommodating and very helpful with information about the area and helping us schedule amazing excursions. My children enjoyed swimming in the pool each day, which was also kept very clean. The house is in a great location as you are close to many great restaurants, a supermarket, bakery, and best of all, Manuel Antonio park. I would highly reccomend this Villa to anyone looking to spend time in Manuel Antonio.

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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• What's better than excellent

  What's better than excellent

  • Guest Ellen B. (null)
  • Date of stay 06/07/11
  • Review Submitted 06/24/11
  Casa Alta became home for six Americans for seven days! It was a delightful place, high on a hill with excellent views, a pool and patio where we spent every morning with coffee and conversation and daily maid service. There was plenty of room for all of us, we watched the Dallas Mavericks win the championship from the comfortable couches - we were so proud of our hometown team. None of us had every been to Cost Rica and all of us decided that we would come back. The country, the people, all were wonderful.

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• You will love it.

  You will love it.

  • Guest JPMc (Anna, Texas, USA)
  • Date of stay 06/07/11
  • Review Submitted 06/21/11
  I cannot say enough good things about the property. Our group of six could not have been happier. Olivier was most helpful in recommending restaurants, activities, and advice in general. He arranged a tour with Manuel Antonio Expeditions for the national park. Their tours are so good we took another with them to the mangrove swamps. Whatever you do, don't fail to have dinner at Kapi Kapi which is nearby. Beware of Budget Car Rental at the airport in San Jose. We were victims of a bait and switch there. Additionally buy your Costa Rican auto insurance prior to arrival in the country thus only being beaten up in pricing rather than being raped. In total though we loved Costa Rica as well as Casa Alta.

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

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• Excellent, well built property, secure, great views and great support service, close to everything!

  Excellent, well built property, secure, great views and great support service, close to everything!

  • Guest dieseldrag (Denver, CO)
  • Date of stay 05/29/11
  • Review Submitted 06/04/11
  We stayed for a week in May -June 2011, and had 7 people there. 3 couples and a single, all adults. Both Olivier and Luz made it very easy, and were easy to reach with questions and for help on tours and dining. Luz cooked for us one evening, and it was delicious. The maid service was great, and the house impeccable. We loved the pool, and the outdoor seating area. We were there every night, even in the nights with heavy rain, comfortable. We were fortunate, and had great weather, a mix of sun and clouds, with some mixed rain each day. We used the barbeque a couple nights, grilled steaks and veggie, was great. We ran the local streets down to the beaches, quite a workout! We would highly suggest this property and the owners to anyone considering vacationing there. We enjoyed dining at Avion, Sancho's, Kapi Kapi, and relaxing at the local bars on the main beach. We did the National Park tour, great guide. Juan is the owner of the company, and was very good, funny, and informative. It is Manuel Antonio Expeditions. The Zip Line Company that we used was Canopy Safari, and it was very high quality, safe, but thrilling. Luz suggested it. Overall, this is a great place. Another VRBO winner.

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

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May-Nov ................. From $1900/week (discounts available).
Dec-Apr ................. $2400/week.
Christmas & New Year's .. $2700/week.
September & October       $1500/week

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